Mariner ....Chops or Portofino???

[Matt1108]

I am sailing on the Mariner of the Seas in April. Are there both Portofino and Chops Grille onboard?? If so, which do you prefer??

[Gracie115]

There's both, prefer Chops...the lamb tenderloin is wonderful.

[Tranquil Waters]

Vote here for Portofino's. DH and I both prefer it. But Chops is very good too. :)

[Retired LEO]

Mariner has both and my vote is for Chops.

[Gracie115]

There's both, prefer Chops...the lamb tenderloin is wonderful.

[marle7]

Mariner has both. I'd prefer Chops!

[Fblack]

I always do them both. I have a Portofino Menu I can e-mail if you like.

[katiel53]

Portofino is my choice.

[luv2cruz24]

LOVE Portofino!!!!!!!!1

[MLP12]

I would love the menu from Portofino's. Would you please e-mail to marsha_mlp@yahoo.com. We will be sailing on Mariner on March 16 and plan to make reservations to eat there. Thanks! Marsha

[Fblack]

Lynne:

 

I sent the menu. Let me know if it does not arrive or you have problems.

[suezyq50]

Portofino's gets my vote.

[birdylady]

When we were on Mariner in May, we did both. Although the presentation was beautiful we were all (7 of us) dissappointed in the meal at Portifinos. Some was dry or overcooked and the rest just so so. The desserts were very good though.

 

Chops was EXCELLENT! We are very much looking forward to our next trip and we plan on donig Chops twice and skipping Portifinos.

 

Erika

[cruisegirl1]

We generally prefer ( the food) at Portofino’s but on the Mariner we dine mostly at Chops. The atmosphere seems nicer at Chops. You really can't go wrong with either one.

Enjoy

M

[pop5]

what is the age requirement at the two??

[wallie5446]

We did both last August when on Mariner, with a second trip to Chops. The Mariner is one of thoes Ships where you can not do and see everything on just one visit :D The wine tasteing is also well worth it if you like wine.

[njmomof2]

I would love the menu from Portofino's. Would you please e-mail to marsha_mlp@yahoo.com. We will be sailing on Mariner on March 16 and plan to make reservations to eat there. Thanks! Marsha

 

Marsha, we're on that cruise as well but I don't recall seeing you post on the departure thread. You should come over and join us. Did you sign up for the M&M?

 

Hope to see you then.

 

ETA: Would be nice if I answered the OP's question...We did both on our Liberty cruise in November and while Chops was delicious (I had the pork chop) I thought the filet at Portofino's was one of the best I've ever had. Plan to hit both during our March cruise.