Matt44 Posted February 13, 2013 #1 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I'll be embarking on the Reflection Saturday and with the trending shift of having specialty restaurants and food on ships with cover charges I'm just wondering where the inclusive food is found. The main dining room, The Mast grill near the pool, the Buffet and maybe the bistro on 5, is that right? Is there a cover charge for crepes? Also I know on embarkation day things get a little weird and many of the venues are closed when you first get on the ship forcing you to go to the buffet or sometimes MDR. Is there any place to eat on embarkation day besides the buffet on the reflection? Its a bad noro year and i think I'd rather avoid it on the first day when all 3000 people are eating there. thanks :) (im traveling with some tight people haha ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted February 13, 2013 #2 Share Posted February 13, 2013 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1787406 I believe crepes at Bistro on 5 has a $5 cover charge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_coach Posted February 13, 2013 #3 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Free food? Main Dining Room Blu (if you are Aqua Class) Mast Oceanview Cafe Aqua Spa Cafe Your cabin, any time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted February 13, 2013 #4 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I'll be embarking on the Reflection Saturday and with the trending shift of having specialty restaurants and food on ships with cover charges I'm just wondering where the inclusive food is found. The main dining room, The Mast grill near the pool, the Buffet and maybe the bistro on 5, is that right? Is there a cover charge for crepes? Also I know on embarkation day things get a little weird and many of the venues are closed when you first get on the ship forcing you to go to the buffet or sometimes MDR. Is there any place to eat on embarkation day besides the buffet on the reflection? Its a bad noro year and i think I'd rather avoid it on the first day when all 3000 people are eating there. thanks :) (im traveling with some tight people haha ) Aqua Spa Cafe is free. Bistro on 5 is not. Room service menu is free. Food free at Al Baccio, coffee and tea costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted February 13, 2013 #5 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Bistro on 5....5.00 per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 14, 2013 #6 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Anywhere except the specialty restaurants and bistro 5.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted February 14, 2013 #7 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'll be embarking on the Reflection Saturday and with the trending shift of having specialty restaurants and food on ships with cover charges I'm just wondering where the inclusive food is found. The main dining room, The Mast grill near the pool, the Buffet and maybe the bistro on 5, is that right? Is there a cover charge for crepes? Also I know on embarkation day things get a little weird and many of the venues are closed when you first get on the ship forcing you to go to the buffet or sometimes MDR. Is there any place to eat on embarkation day besides the buffet on the reflection? Its a bad noro year and i think I'd rather avoid it on the first day when all 3000 people are eating there. thanks :) (im traveling with some tight people haha ) Bistro on Five costs $5 per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themutis Posted February 14, 2013 #8 Share Posted February 14, 2013 And The Porch is also a $5 cover change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruza Posted February 14, 2013 #9 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'll be embarking on the Reflection Saturday and with the trending shift of having specialty restaurants and food on ships with cover charges I'm just wondering where the inclusive food is found. The main dining room, The Mast grill near the pool, the Buffet and maybe the bistro on 5, is that right? Is there a cover charge for crepes? Also I know on embarkation day things get a little weird and many of the venues are closed when you first get on the ship forcing you to go to the buffet or sometimes MDR. Is there any place to eat on embarkation day besides the buffet on the reflection? Its a bad noro year and i think I'd rather avoid it on the first day when all 3000 people are eating there. thanks :) (im traveling with some tight people haha ) We went to Aqua Spa Cafe. It was empty and we had great food there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpl100 Posted February 14, 2013 #10 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Free food? Main Dining Room Blu (if you are Aqua Class) Mast Oceanview Cafe Aqua Spa Cafe Your cabin, any time What is the earliest one can get room service on embarkation day? Just wonderin'.............. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanineM Posted February 14, 2013 #11 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Just want to clarify, the food in the venues listed isn't "free", it's included in your fare. And although you can get pretty much any food through Room Service, it's suggested that you tip in cash --- between a couple of bucks for a small meal to $5 for a bunch of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ischeer Posted February 14, 2013 #12 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Bistro on 5 ( $5 pp charge) is a great place for an embarkation lunch. You can relax there until rooms are ready, and the food is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyCruises Posted February 14, 2013 #13 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Bistro on 5 ( $5 pp charge) is a great place for an embarkation lunch. You can relax there until rooms are ready, and the food is great. Cowboy and French for me, please!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted February 14, 2013 #14 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Agree with WaterBaby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted February 14, 2013 #15 Share Posted February 14, 2013 You could be selected to be a judge for the Star Chef competition and get a free tasting. Think we've answered the OPs question., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 14, 2013 #16 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Cowboy and French for me, please!! ;) I don't understand,:confused:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_aurens Posted February 14, 2013 #17 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Cafe al Bacio has desserts and little sandwiches displayed. You don't have to pay extra for the food. If you order the beverages, that will cost extra, but you don't have to order any drinks to get the food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted February 14, 2013 #18 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I don't understand,:confused:. They are crepes served in Bistro on 5. Cowboy and Spanish for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 14, 2013 #19 Share Posted February 14, 2013 They are creeps served in Bistro on 5. Cowboy and Spanish for me! I don't think I want a CREEP :eek:, but yes, now I understand it is the style of crepe. Thanks:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north49th Posted February 14, 2013 #20 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Matt44, I too will be on Reflection this Saturday. Meet me at noon at Bistro on 5 and for$ 5.00 I'll tell you where to find free food ;-)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsimon Posted February 14, 2013 #21 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Free Food? Hmmm.... Costco comes to mind - they have free samples almost every afternoon. I've never had free food on a cruise ship since I never had a free cruise. But, there are lots of places where you can get food for no extra charge: Main dining room Blu (if you are in an AQ cabin or suite) Buffet Mast Grill AquaSpa Cafe Cafe al Bacio (Pastries and tea sandwiches) Room service There are also some places where you can get food for an extra charge: Lawn Club Grill Murano Qsine Tuscan Grille Bistro on five ($5 cover charge) The Porch ($5 cover charge) Cellarmasters bar - serves tapas snacks for a fee Gelateria (extra cost for gelato there but no-extra charge ice cream in buffet is great so why pay?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted February 14, 2013 #22 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Matt44, I too will be on Reflection this Saturday. Meet me at noon at Bistro on 5 and for$ 5.00 I'll tell you where to find free food ;-)) Say "hello" to Juan Barbano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetop2467 Posted February 14, 2013 #23 Share Posted February 14, 2013 We met a couple on our Celebrity Solstice cruise who finally figured out on night 10 of a 12 night Australia/New Zealand that they could eat in the Main Dining room without paying extra. They were somehow confused that anytime dining, or whatever Celebrity calls it, meant that they had to pay extra. They ate at the buffet except for two nights when they ate in a specialty restaurant. Then on day 10 as they were going through some of their paperwork, they realized that they could eat in the main dining room without incurring an additional charge. It was their first cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 14, 2013 #24 Share Posted February 14, 2013 We met a couple on our Celebrity Solstice cruise who finally figured out on night 10 of a 12 night Australia/New Zealand that they could eat in the Main Dining room without paying extra. They were somehow confused that anytime dining, or whatever Celebrity calls it, meant that they had to pay extra. They ate at the buffet except for two nights when they ate in a specialty restaurant. Then on day 10 as they were going through some of their paperwork, they realized that they could eat in the main dining room without incurring an additional charge. It was their first cruise. What a shame, we met acouple that had a similar situation. They were eating room service as they thought they would be charged in the MDR, it was five nights in before they mentioned something to us one afternoon about it. we put them straight but they felt very silly.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iv18-Diane Posted February 14, 2013 #25 Share Posted February 14, 2013 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1787406 I believe crepes at Bistro on 5 has a $5 cover charge... It is, but its worth the $5. Its Crepes, Pananis and Salads, and yes you could have all 3. They also have Desert Crepes, and regular deserts. I ate at Bistro on 5, twice during my cruise. Diane in Music City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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