lag9122 Posted May 10, 2013 #51 Share Posted May 10, 2013 We went to chops last year for my birthday . It was great the steak melted in my mouth the soup was very tasty . Service was outstanding We are looking forward to another wonderful meal there this cruise also . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palofmine Posted May 10, 2013 #52 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Chops and Giovannis are 5 star, at least they were on Oasis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted May 10, 2013 #53 Share Posted May 10, 2013 We had Chops for the first time on the revitalized Legend of the Seas. It was great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bythesea Posted May 10, 2013 #54 Share Posted May 10, 2013 We went to Chops on formal night which just so happened to be my husbands 50th birthday. For us, it was an extra special night, the food and service was great. I had question on the appetizers and he brought out both plates so I could try them. Both were great. Steak filet very good. They sang Happy Birthday and gave him a piece of chocolate cake. Well worth it. Now we also tried Giovannis, I did not care for this at all. I love Italian food, but I was expecting more I guess-not food, plenty of that, just better choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klingoncruiser Posted May 10, 2013 #55 Share Posted May 10, 2013 For us... yes, it has always been a very good meal. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm313506 Posted August 3, 2013 #56 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Thanks for the information, everyone! This will be our third cruise with RC, but we haven't tried Chops yet. We just booked our reservations!! So excited! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FL_Cruiser_519 Posted August 3, 2013 #57 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Don't miss the Red Velvet Cake! It is worth going for that alone. Next time I might try the Red Velvet appetizer, the Red Velvet main course, the Red Velvet for Desert, and maybe a Red Velvet doggie bag. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtg122a Posted August 3, 2013 #58 Share Posted August 3, 2013 i don't think it is worth it. Remember that it is a dining surcharge, meaning that you already paid a certain amount for an included meal that night. So just to knock some numbers around, let's say that MDR meal has cost you $15 (just picking a number). You are forfeiting that $15 and paying an additional 30, so the actual cost of the meal is $45. While the sides and desserts are good, the meat itself is just average. it is comparable to mid-grade land-based steak places. Which translates to frozen rather than fresh, and select or choice rather than prime beef. It is certainly not the "best steak at sea" or anywhere else. For me, if I want some Outback during my cruise, I go to Chops. But that doesn't happen too often. it seems to coincide with those cruises for which my travel agent has given me free specialty dining. (: Excellent response. We had a voucher for a free dinner at Chops on the Splendour earlier this month. I thought the service was great. Very nice pace, great attention from the waiter, and the view was spectacular. The food, on the other hand, was very, very average. We both had filets that were average. We've had better steaks at mid-tier (Longhorn, etc.) and high end (Ruth's Chris) steakhouses. I found the steaks comparable to something from Outback or Applebee's. The sides were OK, but nothing spectacular. My wife's green beans were very good, but I had Parmesan potatoes that looked/tasted like frozen potatoes that someone threw a Kraft Singles cheese slice on them and put them under a heat lamp. The desserts were very good, however. All in all, is it worth $30 extra per person? I'd say no. With a voucher? Definitely worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_journeyman Posted August 4, 2013 #59 Share Posted August 4, 2013 IMO yes. My wife and I had a great experience there and the food was excellent. I did find the Chops on the Allure of the Sea a little noisy though. JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevSmith Posted August 4, 2013 #60 Share Posted August 4, 2013 To me it is really worth it. I have been a fan of Chops since it opened. I also love Portofino, Giavoni's, Izzumi, 150 Central, and certain foods at the sea food shack, but I'm not a fan of Johnny Rockets or Ritas. To me they are not worth it. Food is an individual taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted August 4, 2013 #61 Share Posted August 4, 2013 DW and I enjoy Chops. I noticed the OP posted this question in February and sailed in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted August 4, 2013 #62 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Definately worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisesOnMyMind Posted August 4, 2013 #63 Share Posted August 4, 2013 DW and I enjoy Chops. I noticed the OP posted this question in February and sailed in April. Your right. It would be nice if the OP Tammy came back and gave us her feedback now that it is said and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCcruisinfamily Posted August 4, 2013 #64 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I tried Chops on Enchantment in June. I ordered a Medium Rare Filet. It came more medium well. I was miffed when the waiter suggest I look at it under the light that it really is Medium Rare. It was so dry. They cooked me a new one but it came mooing. They put it back on for a few minutes and it was really good. It was an okay experience, will think about going again. Oh and they brought us free champagne for our trouble. Right outside the door was the captains reception! Don't think it was anything special, just snagged a few off the tray before they sent them out to the captains party. We will try it again, maybe on another ship. I have had over cooked Chops filet in the MDR on Enchantment too. I had an amazing Chops filet in the MDR on Freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted August 4, 2013 #65 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I think Chops is worth it. DH thinks it's boring, takes way too long, and the food isn't that good. Last cruise he said he was done with Chops. Surprise! We're dining at Chops on Oasis as a gift, so he'll have to grin and bear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2004corvette Posted August 4, 2013 #66 Share Posted August 4, 2013 kind of confused and not the first time so I will ask.....:eek: cruising next week and already signed up for MTD for our family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children ages 18, 13, 12)...so as I understand it our meal tips are already pre-paid....if we do eat at Chops I will be paying $30.00 per person (5 x $30.00 = $150.00)....does MTD tips cover the tip for eating in Chops ?....if so and service was exceptional I would still tip additional. if not what tip $$$ would be expected/suffice for our dinner party of 5....(what $$$ amount would I base the tip on ~ the $150.00 or an estimated total dollar amount of what is actually ordered) ? thanks I appreciate any expert CC feedback......:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXTROT Posted August 4, 2013 #67 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Don't get me wrong, we enjoy the food in the MDR. Chops is worth the extra money.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted August 4, 2013 #68 Share Posted August 4, 2013 We had CHOPS for the first time during our Legend of the Seas Cruise, March 2013 Borneo. We enjoyed it. The Red Velvet cake was awesome. We would do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labeachcomber Posted August 4, 2013 #69 Share Posted August 4, 2013 kind of confused and not the first time so I will ask.....:eek: cruising next week and already signed up for MTD for our family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children ages 18, 13, 12)...so as I understand it our meal tips are already pre-paid....if we do eat at Chops I will be paying $30.00 per person (5 x $30.00 = $150.00)....does MTD tips cover the tip for eating in Chops ?....if so and service was exceptional I would still tip additional. if not what tip $$$ would be expected/suffice for our dinner party of 5....(what $$$ amount would I base the tip on ~ the $150.00 or an estimated total dollar amount of what is actually ordered) ? thanks I appreciate any expert CC feedback......:) Your $30 per person fee includes gratuity, so no need to tip extra. Of course, if you thought the service was exceptional, you could at your discretion. The tips from MTD are completely separate and should be considered a sunk cost, you do not get credit back should you choose not to eat in the main dining room. I think $30 for a good steak, sides, appetizers, and dessert is worth the money. No decent steakhouse in your hometown will give you that kind of value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut23 Posted August 4, 2013 #70 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Yes, without hesitation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieVisi2r Posted August 4, 2013 #71 Share Posted August 4, 2013 ........ the celebration special that included a thirty dollar credit for drinks. ........ Hi, Can someone please explain the celebration special. Thanks I love Chops. Raina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Gramps Posted August 4, 2013 #72 Share Posted August 4, 2013 on JOS My experience in Chops was horrible. A veal that could have been used to resole my shoes.:( Some kind of brown goopy sauce on it. Place isn't worth it in my opinion Gramps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsurf Posted August 4, 2013 #73 Share Posted August 4, 2013 It's a no brainer. We go twice to Chops and twice to Portofino's on RCI ships where you just have the two. On the Allure we go to the specialty restaurants and never make the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwegianlatvian Posted August 4, 2013 #74 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Not worth it in my opinion. Yes it is better than the average MDR food, but not on the same level as a good steak house on land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daghis Posted August 4, 2013 #75 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Hi, Can someone please explain the celebration special. The Celebration Dining Deal allows you to book a specialty restaurant for four or more people on either Day 1 or Day 2 and get a free $30 credit for beverages. It's available to book online through the Pre-Cruise Planner. We had a group of 14 dine at Chops on Freedom last October, so we booked three of these deals to maximize our free wine credit. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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