ajbgirlz Posted January 24 #1 Share Posted January 24 In the Blu dining rm can I choose to order off the MDR menu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted January 25 #2 Share Posted January 25 Which ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovecruzin Posted January 25 #3 Share Posted January 25 What Ship? It depends on the ship and restaurant manager! Last year on Eclipse we were told no, but previously we had been allowed to, the only difference was the restaurant manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted January 25 #4 Share Posted January 25 (edited) The answer is yes. But the Blu menu is different by intention and IMO better. Edited January 25 by leaveitallbehind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajbgirlz Posted January 25 Author #5 Share Posted January 25 3 minutes ago, cruisestitch said: Which ship? Reflection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajbgirlz Posted January 25 Author #6 Share Posted January 25 I’ve looked at both menus MDR and BLU. Both look fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted January 25 #7 Share Posted January 25 (edited) 6 minutes ago, ajbgirlz said: I’ve looked at both menus MDR and BLU. Both look fine. Not saying MDR is bad - just different and IMO the Blu menu items are better. Again, just my opinion. Blu is intended to be different (and "healthier") and considered a little more upscale. But as answered originally, you can order from the MDR menu in Blu if desired. Edited January 25 by leaveitallbehind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare keesar Posted January 25 #8 Share Posted January 25 8 minutes ago, ajbgirlz said: Reflection. We have been on the Reflection several times and never have been able to order off the MDR menu for the night. They will help make reservations to dine in the MDR for those in Blu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted January 25 #9 Share Posted January 25 A couple of years ago on the Equinox, S-class like Reflection, we did. I asked the first night and they brought over a MDR menu. Every night after that, when seated, we were given both menus without asking. Our waiter would make suggestions/things to avoid from both. Before sailing, I read reports it was impossible and also reports it was possible. I would say to ask. You never know unless you do. If for some reason they won't, the MDR Classics are available. 🍹 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted January 25 #10 Share Posted January 25 We took a Dec-Jan cruise in Solstice. Every night that we were in Blu, I ordered at least one course from the MDR menu. Also the Blu staff made sure I got breadsticks in our bread basket which aren’t normally served there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marieps Posted January 25 #11 Share Posted January 25 1 hour ago, mahdnc said: We took a Dec-Jan cruise in Solstice. Every night that we were in Blu, I ordered at least one course from the MDR menu. Also the Blu staff made sure I got breadsticks in our bread basket which aren’t normally served there. This has been our experience as well on both S and M class, as the gallies are close. E class Blu is too far removed and MDR entrees were not allowed. Since there are 4 MDRs that may also be an issue of logistics. If I recall we could get the escargot, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted January 25 #12 Share Posted January 25 1 hour ago, mahdnc said: We took a Dec-Jan cruise in Solstice. Every night that we were in Blu, I ordered at least one course from the MDR menu. Also the Blu staff made sure I got breadsticks in our bread basket which aren’t normally served there. That’s strange as we have always had bread sticks in the bread basket in Blu. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marieps Posted January 25 #13 Share Posted January 25 12 hours ago, jelayne said: That’s strange as we have always had bread sticks in the bread basket in Blu. Same here...in fact our lovely Luminae waiter Alfred on Silhouette made sure we had them in that dining room as well after we made the request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinderellen Posted January 25 #14 Share Posted January 25 We sailed on the Reflection in October of last year and we ordered from the MDR on a few occasions with no issues. I recall our waiter brought both menus most nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted January 25 #15 Share Posted January 25 (edited) It all depends on the ship and current Maitre'd or maybe restaurant manager. This sailing in Blu on Equinox we always could. Edited January 25 by phoenix_dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peteymil Posted January 25 #16 Share Posted January 25 The only time we ever had a problem ordering off the MDR menu was on an Edge class ship. Every other ship, we had no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted January 26 #17 Share Posted January 26 A few years ago now but on Equinox or maybe Sillhouette we said we missed Indian food. A couple of nights later we were presented with a full on Indian buffet for just the two of us. Wonderful. And it was a classic case of 'I'll have what they are having". 😂. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerunner Posted January 26 #18 Share Posted January 26 I think it really depends on the restaurant manager and the staff if able to order from mdr in Blu. What one persons experience was can be different from another. I have been able to before S and M class ships and also not allowed. All you can do is ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S18278C Posted January 28 #19 Share Posted January 28 Sailing on Ascent 2/18 in Aqua, anyone ever have luck with MDR menus in blu on E class or is it not even worth asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LXA350 Posted January 28 #20 Share Posted January 28 19 minutes ago, S18278C said: Sailing on Ascent 2/18 in Aqua, anyone ever have luck with MDR menus in blu on E class or is it not even worth asking? Never had an issue on E Class to receive dishes from MDR so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S18278C Posted January 28 #21 Share Posted January 28 3 minutes ago, LXA350 said: Never had an issue on E Class to receive dishes from MDR so far. Great to hear. Love the service in blu, love the blu old fashioned, but sometimes want a little more variety! Glad to hear we got a chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare keesar Posted January 28 #22 Share Posted January 28 (edited) 38 minutes ago, S18278C said: Sailing on Ascent 2/18 in Aqua, anyone ever have luck with MDR menus in blu on E class or is it not even worth asking? I asked twice on Beyond if we could order from one of the MDR and got the same answer. "No". I suspect it may be related to being short staffed. When we were asked why we did not come one evening to Blu, we told them why. Still no offer... By the way, we ate a couple of times in the MDRs and the service and food was outstanding. Did not miss Blu. Edited January 28 by keesar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted January 28 #23 Share Posted January 28 42 minutes ago, S18278C said: Sailing on Ascent 2/18 in Aqua, anyone ever have luck with MDR menus in blu on E class or is it not even worth asking? Not wirth asking when the kitchens aren’t adjacent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted January 28 #24 Share Posted January 28 We are on Eclipse and can order from the MDR menu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aruzinski Posted January 28 #25 Share Posted January 28 For us it always depended on which class ship, because of galley location. On the Edge class it is a no because you don’t really have a MDR. You have the 4 different restaurants and I don’t believe their galley is shared with Blu. On Solstice class we’ve never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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