mrsd2fan Posted October 14, 2010 #1 Share Posted October 14, 2010 What's this I hear that RC is now charging for steak and Lobster in the MDR?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNameIsGermy Posted October 14, 2010 #2 Share Posted October 14, 2010 What's this I hear that RC is now charging for steak and Lobster in the MDR?? It's probably a good time to cancel your subscription to Yesterday's News. :p :D Pretty sure the steak thing has been going on for about 2 years now - you have the option of upgrading the steak in the MDR, but they still have a steak available, pretty sure, most nights, for free. Haven't heard anything about Lobster.... I know I enjoyed quite a few helpings of it a few weeks back. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted October 14, 2010 #3 Share Posted October 14, 2010 My dh and I always travel with our kids (teens) but taking a 4 night cruise in January on the Radiance without them for our 20th anniversary (which really was in September). Anyway, since we travel with them and usually for longer cruises, we usually do the speciality restaurants once. This time, since we are cruising only 4 nights, I'll do Chops twice and Portofino twice. We always talked about doing this and if I am paying in the MDR, I may as well just do the speciality. That will keep me out o fthe MDR all together LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsd2fan Posted October 14, 2010 Author #4 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I haven't been on a cruise in over 2 years...so I didn't know anything about it...as long as they still have steak on the menu that's not for fee..I will be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted October 14, 2010 #5 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I haven't been on a cruise in over 2 years...so I didn't know anything about it...as long as they still have steak on the menu that's not for fee..I will be happy they have a black angus sirloin available every night under the alternative selections that is included in your fare. some people will tell you its tougher than shoe leather. the one I tried was good and cooked to order so thats all I can go on. they will also offer a NY strip one night as well. again, opinions vary on this cut of beef.......its not USDA prime but I found it edible. the Chops filet is offered every night at 14.95 in the MDR. its wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgraves Posted October 14, 2010 #6 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I have no problem paying the $15 for the Chops steak in the MDR and usually end up doing this once per cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef_christoph Posted October 14, 2010 #7 Share Posted October 14, 2010 What's this I hear that RC is now charging for steak and Lobster in the MDR?? While RCI has been offering a "Chops Grille" quality steak as a for-fee alternative to the steaks, that still remain, on the MDR menu for quite a while now, it is Carnival who is testing a for-fee lobster and steak in their MDR. Here is an article about Carnival's test program that was posted here at CC a little more than a week ago... http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4122 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted October 14, 2010 #8 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Are you confusing this with Carnival? They are testing USDA Aged Prime, lobster, and two other meals on three ships that don't have a specialty restaurant. RCCL has been offering a thicker cut of fillet on all their ships for 2 years now, but it is not USDA Prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted October 14, 2010 #9 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Two weeks ago on the LOTS there was a "for fee" steak on the MDR menu. It came from Chops and was in addition to the MDR "free" steak. Don't recall seeing lobster, but it could have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimnbigd Posted October 14, 2010 #10 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Shhhhh. Don't give the cruise execs any ideas! ;) I'll also add the prime rib is free and good and served on 2 nights on a 7 day cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arby70 Posted October 14, 2010 #11 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I noticed on the RCCL menus that they had an additional fee filet from their Chops Grille restaurant every night in the main dining room. I have no problem with that. I may try it out if nothing on the menu appeals to me one night. I haven't cruised a bunch, and I have not utilized any of the additional charge restaurants thus far. This might be the only way I would get something from Chops, as I don't see me making reservations for one of the restaurants on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsd2fan Posted October 14, 2010 Author #12 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Are you confusing this with Carnival? They are testing USDA Aged Prime, lobster, and two other meals on three ships that don't have a specialty restaurant. RCCL has been offering a thicker cut of fillet on all their ships for 2 years now, but it is not USDA Prime. I am confusing the lobster part w/Carnival..sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted October 14, 2010 #13 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Two weeks ago on the LOTS there was a "for fee" steak on the MDR menu. It came from Chops and was in addition to the MDR "free" steak. Don't recall seeing lobster, but it could have been. The steak doesn't is not actually cooked in Chops. It is a Chops "quality" cut of beef cooked in the MDR galley and is offered on all RCI ships. Very good by the way. Glad that they offer it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filamino Posted October 14, 2010 #14 Share Posted October 14, 2010 It's probably a good time to cancel your subscription to Yesterday's News. :p :D Too funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef_christoph Posted October 14, 2010 #15 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I am confusing the lobster part w/Carnival..sorry Not to worry. RCI does have the for-fee chops steak alternative but there is still other beef selections available that are not an extra fee. I have had the regular steak off the MDR menu plenty of times. It has almost always been cooked exactly the way I want and always delicious. You don't have to spend any extra money on a steak if you don't want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i guide the sky Posted October 14, 2010 #16 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I like the idea of being able to have a chops cut anytime in the mdr for half. Sometimes going to chops feels like a production. Because I'm paying extra, I over eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Flying Pirate Posted October 14, 2010 #17 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I think it is bad enough you have to pay for drinks on board, (even just soda) charging for food will make cruising less competitive with the shore based all inclusive resorts. But the economy is hurting so I am sure we won't see an new "freebies" on-board anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted October 14, 2010 #18 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I like the idea of being able to have a chops cut anytime in the mdr for half. Sometimes going to chops feels like a production. Because I'm paying extra, I over eat. I agree. Sometimes you don't want to spend two hours at dinner. Also, on our last cruise, we ordered for room service. It was also very good. Love having all the options. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eal Posted October 14, 2010 #19 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Fee for their lobstah?? Fagetaboutit. No. Never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 14, 2010 #20 Share Posted October 14, 2010 It's probably a good time to cancel your subscription to Yesterday's News. :p :D Too funny. I agree. Funniest thing I've read here this week. ;) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted October 14, 2010 #21 Share Posted October 14, 2010 First they will have to start actually serving "lobster" in the MDR before they can start charging for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef_christoph Posted October 14, 2010 #22 Share Posted October 14, 2010 first they will have to start actually serving "lobster" in the mdr before they can start charging for it. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquil Waters Posted October 14, 2010 #23 Share Posted October 14, 2010 First they will have to start actually serving "lobster" in the MDR before they can start charging for it. I couldn't agree more! :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted October 15, 2010 #24 Share Posted October 15, 2010 First they will have to start actually serving "lobster" in the MDR before they can start charging for it. I'm not sure that is true. I'm guessing you meant they would actually have to start serving "lobster" in the MDR before you even think about paying for it. It doesn't seem like anything would stop them from attempting to charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted October 15, 2010 #25 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I'm not sure that is true. I'm guessing you meant they would actually have to start serving "lobster" in the MDR before you even think about paying for it. It doesn't seem like anything would stop them from attempting to charge. Good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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