Restaurant reservations - confused

[DCGuy64]

45 minutes ago, Tolkmit said:

And as I already stated, if you aren't worried about going to specific shows, activities, or excursions, or a specific restaurant, you'll still be able to find a reservation or walk up time.

That's what I wanted to hear. Thanks for confirming that. 👍

[Travel-and-See]

7 hours ago, cantgetin said:

There is no real buffet on VV.  It is much more a food court concept.

What defines a "real buffet" vs. a food court?   I'm not trying to argue but it's basically a buffet - just with more "staff served" options. But that's typical of Celebrity and Holland America too - a good number of the stations are served by the staff.

[cantgetin]

I think of a buffet as a "get your tray, go thru the line."  Some cruise lines have instututed more of a  stations concept, but still with the get yout tray, get your food, hope no one has mis-handled serving items or done other gross things.  In my mind, a food court is more of a "go to the stations" or be served from the stations.  I do like that at VV, the crew are the only ones who will handle the food before it comes to you/me.  Probably just semantics and not worth the difference......

 

Edited August 29 by cantgetin

[Travel-and-See]

1 minute ago, cantgetin said:

I do like that at VV, the crew are the only ones who will handle the food before it comes to you/me.

I like that as well - although I've seen guests come up and basically lean over plates that have been set out waiting to be picked up.  I just pretend that doesn't happen to my food haha.