emiliesmom Posted May 20, 2006 #1 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I have read so many people raving about the Pinnacle Grill that I want to make sure my husband and I experience it when we take our first cruise later this year. But my concern is that if we book before the cruise, or even as soon as we board, we may miss a theme night in the dining room - assuming they have them. The only thing I don't want to miss is lobster or crab - I don't even know that they serve it, but if they do, I wanna be there! Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted May 20, 2006 #2 Share Posted May 20, 2006 :) Actually, that's a fairly common consideration lots of people have in choosing which night to book Pinnacle. If you post your cruise, we can probably give you a fair idea which nights will be formal. It is on formal nights in the dining room that they serve lobster. It is always the last formal night but on longer cruises, they sometimes serve it twice. We had it twice on Ryndam's 14 day cruise in April. I don't really care that much about crab so don't pay attention to when it is served but I know it is on the menus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lougee1043 Posted May 20, 2006 #3 Share Posted May 20, 2006 we never go on the first nite because thats when you meet your tablemates in the d/r -----dress up nites are generally during a sea day-- so you might want to book it for the nite of the first port day ---if y9ou are in a suite the people in the neptune lounge will help you book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emiliesmom Posted May 21, 2006 Author #4 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Thanks for the info! I love this board! Sail7seas, we are on the Zuiderdam's Oct 28 Eastern Caribbean cruise. The itinerary is depart ft lauderdale, then a sea day, then I believe we hit Turks and Caicos, St. Thomas and Tortola (don't remember the order), then a sea day, then Half Moon Cay and back to Ft Lauderdale. Don't tease me about seeing crab on the menu... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted May 21, 2006 #5 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Seven day cruise - MIGHT have one theme night - Dutch night. Saturday - board ship - casual Sunday - at sea - Formal - crab legs should be on the menu Monday - Grand Turk - could be an informal night Tuesday - Tortola - casual - BBQ night by the Lido pool Wednesday - St Thomas - casual Thursday - at sea - Formal - Lobster tails Friday - HMC - casual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharbin1 Posted May 21, 2006 #6 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I have read so many people raving about the Pinnacle Grill that I want to make sure my husband and I experience it when we take our first cruise later this year. But my concern is that if we book before the cruise, or even as soon as we board, we may miss a theme night in the dining room - assuming they have them. The only thing I don't want to miss is lobster or crab - I don't even know that they serve it, but if they do, I wanna be there! Any advice? I was wondering about this also... we'll be on the Maasdam on Oct. 17th for an 11 day cruise and plan to try the Pinnacle but I don't want to miss any theme dinners, especially the Master Chefs Dinner. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estella Posted May 21, 2006 #7 Share Posted May 21, 2006 After you board, go to the Pinnacle and ask the person at the desk. That's what we did and he knew what nights were formal and what were casual in the dining room. That way you will know when you want to make reservations at the Pinnacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemima Posted May 21, 2006 #8 Share Posted May 21, 2006 We have never eaten in the Pinnacle, but have walked past/seen in a number of times on several cruises. We have never seen it full. It has varied from just a couple of people to nearly full. Make the Pinnacle reservations after you are onboard after you have seen the evening dress schedule. That should either be in your cabin when you arrive or else later in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnkrbell13 Posted May 21, 2006 #9 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I just got back from my cruise and this happened to me, but I wouldn't have changed it. It was our anniversary, so we booked the Pinnacle for that night. It turned out to be the second formal night and it was lobster night. Since I wasn't really in the mood for steak I ordered the Scampi and later that night we ordered the lobster from room service. I enjoyed our experience at the Pinnacle, but I did not hear one other positive thing from other people who had eaten there. None of them thought it was worth the money. I thought the size of my Dh's filet was worth the money all by itself:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted May 21, 2006 #10 Share Posted May 21, 2006 You can always e-mail HAL and for the dress code for each evening of your cruise. I know some others on this board have done that. That way if you want to make reservations before your cruise, you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharbin1 Posted May 21, 2006 #11 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Thanks, Krazy Kruizers... e-mailing HAL is a good idea that didn't occur to me. I've read mixed reviews regarding the Pinnacle and probably wouldn't try it except it's part of an amenities package from our TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleighsgram Posted May 22, 2006 #12 Share Posted May 22, 2006 My husband and I really enjoyed the Pinnacle on the Noordam. The first night the price was reduced to get people interested. What we did was, after breakfast in the dining room, we asked for a copy of the lunch and dinner menus for that day. When we came across a night we thought we'd enjoy dinner in the Pinnacle, we left the dining room and booked our reservation. We had no problems other than not being able to eat at our first choice (timewise). Instead, we ate 15 minutes later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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