how much does it cost for resturants?

[kdesantis]

I was wondering how much it cost to go to the specialty resturants? I heard 25.00 but is that per person or per cabin or per table? if anyone can help it will be appreciated.

[Mooder]

I was wondering how much it cost to go to the specialty resturants? I heard 25.00 but is that per person or per cabin or per table? if anyone can help it will be appreciated.

 

It is always per person, but the price depends on the restaurant and even the ship. There are specialty restaurants as low as $10 and as much as $25.

 

What ship are you cruising?

[Griller]

On Jewel last week

 

Cagneys $25 (was $20 previously)

Le Bistro $15

Teppanyaki $25

Chin Chin (Asian) $15

Tangos (TexMex, inc small Margarita) $10

Mamas (Italian) $10

 

We never paid full cost as there was an Early Bird Special 5.30 to 6.30 at each of them, 50% Discount, but you cannot know in advance if this is going to happen or not, nice if it does though if you prefer eating early.

 

Teppanyaki and Cagneys are often excluded from Early Bird Specials as the ingredient cost is too high.

[kdesantis]

we are going on the spirit on july24th. thanks for your help. ihave two other questions. do they still serve lobster in the main dining rooms? and do they still have formal nights?

[2Cruise4Ever]

They're very similar ship to ship. All those prices are the same on the Dawn. But, the names of the restaurants are different. Chin Chin is Bamboo; Tangos is Salsas; and Mamas is Impressions of Italy

[Don Haynes]

Lobster is served two on two nights during a one week cruise. NCL has embraced resort casual, but the lobster nights are also called dress up or not nights. Most don't dress up.

[cpdad]

we are going on the spirit on july24th. thanks for your help. ihave two other questions. do they still serve lobster in the main dining rooms? and do they still have formal nights?

Yes, there will be probably two "lobster" nights. Be aware that if you are expecting the kind of lobster you would get in Maine (or anywhere else along the New England coast) then you will be disappointed. But, yes, the ship still serves an item they refer to as "lobster".

[sophiethd]

This is new to me, just wondering what the price per person actually covers in the Restaurant ?

[2Cruise4Ever]

It depends on where you eat. If you dine in one of the main dining rooms there is no cover charge. That's where they serve the caribbean lobsters (not from Maine). But, if you dine in a specialty restaurant (like Cagneys), you'll pay a service charge.

[G-Funk]

This is new to me, just wondering what the price per person actually covers in the Restaurant ?

 

Food.

[sillysailor 1955]

Having sailed on 3 NCL ships (Dawn, Spirit & Jade) and having eaten at least once at a specialty restaurant on each - I would honestly save the money and just eat in the maining dining room or the buffet. I honestly felt extra fee was not worth it. I feel that you are already paying enough why pay extra for food that is really not any better than what you get in the dining room. Just my opinion NCL Cheerleaders!:)

[garycarla]

No formal nights on NCL.

 

Per person charge for optional restaurants runs $10 to $25.

 

Main restaurants, buffet, room service, blue lagoon are no extra charge.

[bakerintn]

Here is my recap of the Pearl's dining options as an example:

 

As of January 2009:

Summer Palace Main Restaurant (Main Dining Room) B L D

Cuisine: Continental

Surcharge: No

Reservations Required: No

 

Indigo Main Restaurant (Main Dining Room) D

Cuisine: Continental

Surcharge: No

Reservations Required: No

 

La Cucina D

Cuisine: Italian

Surcharge: Yes $10

Reservations Required: yes

 

Lotus Garden / Shabu Shabu / Teppanyaki D

Cuisine: Japanese, Thai, Chinese (Sushi, Sashimi, Teppanyaki)

Surcharge: Yes, $15.00 per person ~ $25 for Teppanyaki ~ Sushi Bar $15

Reservations Required: Yes

 

Le Bistro French Restaurant D

Cuisine: French

Surcharge: Yes, $15 per person

Reservations Required: Yes

 

Cagney's Steakhouse D

Cuisine: Steak

Surcharge: Yes, $20 per person

Reservations Required: Yes

 

Mambo's D

Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex Tapas Bar

Surcharge: Yes $10 (Tapas Bar is "free")

Reservations Required: Yes

 

Garden Garden Cafe/ Kids' Cafe B L D

Cuisine: Assorted Buffet, Food Stations, Kid-Sized Buffet

Surcharge: No

Reservations Required: No

Great Outdoors Buffet B L D

Cuisine: Assorted Buffet

Surcharge: No

Reservations Required: No

 

Blue Lagoon B L D

Cuisine: Food Court, Grill

Surcharge: No

Reservations Required: No

Hours 24 Hours

Topsiders Grill (by the pool) B L D

Hamburgers, fries, pretzels, hot dogs, salads, etc

Surcharge: No

Lunch

Some Lunchtime poolside grill / buffets on sea days - no surcharge

 

Room Service 24 hours - menu in cabin - tip for server recommended

Casino snacks -- no charge -- late night

[sophiethd]

Food.

 

What I meant with my question is if we are limited to certain items on the menu or once you are in the restaurant you can freely order what they offer without extra charges. ie : food and drinks (except for wine or alcohol)

[snorklinbarb]

Griller is correct. Cagney's (listed on bakerintn's list as $20) is now $25pp fleetwide.

[Mooder]

What I meant with my question is if we are limited to certain items on the menu or once you are in the restaurant you can freely order what they offer without extra charges. ie : food and drinks (except for wine or alcohol)

 

As a rule, the charge covers unlimited appetizers, side dishes and desserts and one entree in the specialty restaurants (though there are lots of instances where the server has given more than one entree). In the Tex-Mex restaurant the $10 cover charge also includes a small frozen margarita. In Cagneys there are some items in a separate section on the menu that have an additional surcharge, but aside from that you can choose anything on the menu. Drinks are not included.

[Almagetty]

As a rule, the charge covers unlimited appetizers, side dishes and desserts and one entree in the specialty restaurants (though there are lots of instances where the server has given more than one entree). In the Tex-Mex restaurant the $10 cover charge also includes a small frozen margarita. In Cagneys there are some items in a separate section on the menu that have an additional surcharge, but aside from that you can choose anything on the menu. Drinks are not included.

 

Le Bistro also has at least one item that is an additional charge over and above the regular cover charge.

 

In both cases, those items that are an additional charge are clearly marked on the menu and there are plenty of nice choices that are included in the price of admission.

[Mooder]

Le Bistro also has at least one item that is an additional charge over and above the regular cover charge.

 

In both cases, those items that are an additional charge are clearly marked on the menu and there are plenty of nice choices that are included in the price of admission.

 

That's right. Thanks, Almagetty!

[keishashadow]

No formal nights on NCL.

 

Per person charge for optional restaurants runs $10 to $25.

 

Main restaurants, buffet, room service, blue lagoon are no extra charge.

 

i thought they had 1 formal night (im thinking more of a cocktail type dress affair) on NCL sailings?:confused:

 

is it safe to assume that the 2 lobster tails will crop up on our 2 sea days when sailing the Star?

[Toyz711]

no official formal nights...just 2 "dress up or not" nights. dress code stays the same for all 7 nights, resort casual.

small caribbean lobster tails could be served on one of those nights, the other nights will be a seafood medley of some kind.

[keishashadow]

no official formal nights...just 2 "dress up or not" nights. dress code stays the same for all 7 nights, resort casual.

small caribbean lobster tails could be served on one of those nights, the other nights will be a seafood medley of some kind.

 

works for me, thanx:)

 

even though im going to tone it down in formal dress, im old skool, it's all part of the experience for me to dress up a tad from what i wear every day (plus i have all the 'cruise clothes' taking up space in the closet, begging to be worn lol)

 

assume it's okay to ask for more than 1 tail or make a surf & turf combo, no problem on other cruise lines ive sailed:confused:

[njhorseman]

 

assume it's okay to ask for more than 1 tail or make a surf & turf combo, no problem on other cruise lines ive sailed:confused:

 

 

No problem on NCL either.

[Mrs. H.]

The specialty restaurants are soooo worth it!! :D

We loved Impressions, LeBistro & Salsa a few weeks ago.

LeBistro was so good we had dinner served to us in our room from LeBristo.

Just sorry we didn't get to Cagney's one night.

(breakfast & luch was great @ Cagneys):)

 

As for the Venetian main dining room....went there one night and the beef ghoulash was horrible and the waiter was slow and close to 90 years old. (no joke):mad: I have to say the ice cream was very good.

 

Garden Cafe was something I will never go back to, thats for sure.

 

Like my mom always says, 'you get what you pay for,' and when it comes to the specialty restaurants, it true. Go for it, if you can.

[keishashadow]

No problem on NCL either.

 

:)thanx

 

surprised to see lebistro only $15 add on, may do the romance package afterall & drag along teenage son, if he doesn't find anything particularly appealing on the menu; he can always hit the buffet afterwards.;)

[Mrs. H.]

The filet mignon at LeBistro was to die for. :D