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Did they have the movie venue on top deck like they do on the Millennium Class ships right now (new to them)? My friend, who was just on the Summit in July, and who are going with us this trip, said they were charging $20 for dinner/tasting menu and a movie. Can't imagine doing that...just what we need is MORE FOOD... Was wondering if this was making a go of it or not.

Susan

P.S....from your pictures the past two days, looks like you are having the type of weather we had when we were in Alaska several years ago!

Great review! We are sailing on the Solstice (for the second time) in a little over two weeks (Tahitian Treasures--Hawaii to Australia) and so excited to see all the pictures to remind me what a great ship she is. We did Alaska on the Millennium back in 2008 and had the worst weather. After seeing your pictures, might have to return there. Question for you...when we were on the Solstice before we loved the Molecular Bar (was mid ship and near where they had art shows etc). I know they have done away with that and was wondering what's in it's place. I know you didn't frequent the bar scene as your sister wasn't into that but thought you might know. Thanks! BTW...we are in a sky suite and I can't wait!

Yes, the Intercontinental is in el centro. My personal favorite downtown parrilla/steak house is El Establo. San Martin/Paraguay. Order the half portions, which are still huge. A good example of an Argentine parrilla. This place appeals to locals and tourists alike. Sit in the downstairs area, where the grill is located. I order the bife de chorizo or lomo steaks. My wife prefers the chicken or a lomo brochette (steak, onion, peppers on a skewer). Good salads here, including a green salad or caprese with lots of mozeralla. I like the grilled provelta as an appetizer. The chorizo sausage is also very good. French fries, mashed potatoes or pumpkin squash (calabaza) are nice side dishes. Open from lunch straight through dinner. Many restaurants close after lunch and don't open again until 8 or 8:30. Argentinos eat lete.

 

Other good downtown choices: Las Nazerenas on Reconquista or El Mirasol de la Recova (just off 9 de julio). You will be staying on the side of downtown nearest San Telmo, so you might also look at 1880 Parrilla, a very good choice. Another neighborhood restaurant that attracts locals and tourists alike.

Thanks! Is a "parrilla" a way to prepare barbeque steaks? Or is it a certain kind of food? Everything mentioned above sounds like a good bets. Appreciate everyone's input.

Personally, I love Las Lila's. there's one in puerto maduro. Expensive, but so worth it! Been to buenos aires a few times and never miss it.

Sorry for all the spelling errors, i'm trying to learn my new iPad.

Thank you :)

Help us out a little. Where will you be staying in Buenos Aires? It's a huge city. My recommendations are usually locality specific. For example, there are great steak restaurants in Recoleta, Retiro, downtown, Palermo, San Telmo and in most of the other barrios in the city.

 

Second, what type food interests you? Grilled meat, Spanish and Italian restaurants abound, but these days you can find most anything from Peruvian-Japanese fusion to McDonalds.

 

Third, are you looking for good basic dining or are you a foodie?

 

Anyway, here is a good local guide to get you started. http://www.guiaoleo.com.ar/

Thanks for all your help. We are staying at the Intercontinental, I believe in "Centro". Love any type of food as long as it's not...dog, cat or game...LOL. Do want to try a Argentine steak house and a tapas place. LOVE Argentine wine. If we try "foreign" food (as in not South American)...Italian would be it. Don't want to pay a fortune but willing to spend $$ for a good dinner.

Susan

Any suggestions for restaurants in Buenos Aires?

SHIP: Solstice

CABIN #: 1198

DECK #: 10

CLASS: S1 Sky Suite

AREA: Aft

BED NEAR: Window

QUIET?: Yes--Very...with times when you stood out on the balcony you felt like you were the only people on earth. Enjoyed that!

BALCONY VIEW: unobstructed

BALCONY SIZE: Large with table two chair/loungers..with views to back and side-to-front.

WIND A PROBLEM?: No

SOOT A PROBLEM?: Yes on port days only

PROBLEMS/COMMENTS: ONLY problem with this room was the window washing equipment on the side balcony. Made some picture taking, at times, somewhat difficult on the side-to-front views as you would have it in the bottom of your pictures. If if I would get this room again, I would get just one floor down, to avoid this. Great large room with huge window on side brought a lot of light in the cabin (had a curtain if you wanted to obstruct light at night). Bathroom was huge (with a tub and rain shower head). Had a couch and one or two comfy chairs. Pole near bed was not a problem. The DH slept on that side and said he hardly noticed it. One thing about a suite as opposed to concierge or aqua...the afternoon hors d' oeurves were actually edible :D