long Island Posted September 29, 2014 #1 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Can we eat lunch in the Master dining room the day we embark the breakaway ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted September 29, 2014 #2 Share Posted September 29, 2014 The Breakaway has three main dining rooms. One will be open for lunch on embarkation day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long Island Posted September 29, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare conandrob240 Posted September 29, 2014 #4 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Don't waste your time. The lunch served in the MDR was really bad. Choices were extremely limited, mostly sandwiches and the quality was poor. The buffet for lunch was a far better choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maywell Posted September 30, 2014 #5 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Don't waste your time. The lunch served in the MDR was really bad. Choices were extremely limited, mostly sandwiches and the quality was poor. The buffet for lunch was a far better choice. Question: How crowded is the buffet? I don't want to be trampled for piece of lettuce on embarkment day... If it's too crowded, is O'Sheenan a good choice too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncklhaus Posted September 30, 2014 #6 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Don't waste your time. The lunch served in the MDR was really bad. Choices were extremely limited, mostly sandwiches and the quality was poor. The buffet for lunch was a far better choice. I completely disagree. Eat in the main dining room if you like, I have never found the embarkation day menu limited and never poor quality. That being said, the buffet is also quite extensive and high quality as well. Go to both if you like! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzequ Posted September 30, 2014 #7 Share Posted September 30, 2014 O'Sheehans is a good alternative - good sandwiches, burgers, pub food, beers and nice service. And generally less crowded. Enjoy. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rochelle_s Posted September 30, 2014 #8 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I am another in favour of the main dining room on embarkation day. To me it is a relaxing way to start the cruise. It would be rare for me to ever eat a meal in the buffet and it would certainly never be at one of the most busiest times of the cruise. If you are unsure you can always stop by the dining room and have a look at the menu before you are seated. If nothing appeals to you head off to another location. That;s the great thing about a cruise...always lots of choices for everyone! :) Have a great trip! Rochelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtheships Posted September 30, 2014 #9 Share Posted September 30, 2014 The mdr on embark day is quite special Uncrowded quiet and a great way to unwind and start off your cruise Yes the menu is just so so. However IMHO that is they way it is throughout the entire cruise Yes most of the wait staff are not warm and fuzzy ( some are of course) but I don't particularly care to engage them in extended conversation anyway Please. Thank you and have a nice day in addition to any questions about the menu I may have are enough for me The chicken Milanese is exceptional btw!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare conandrob240 Posted September 30, 2014 #10 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I completely disagree. Eat in the main dining room if you like, I have never found the embarkation day menu limited and never poor quality. That being said, the buffet is also quite extensive and high quality as well. Go to both if you like! :D When was your last cruise on Breakaway? I usually love the MDR lunch and looked so forward to it on Breakaway. The menu is completely different and consists mainly of sandwiches (a burger, a shrimp patty, a chicken sandwich). There were literally two actual entrees- one was a pasta dish that was terrible. I forget the other one. It used to be a very nice menu. Now, not so much. Depends on when you board. If you go to the buffet around 11-12pm, it won't be so bad. Around 2pm will be a zoo. I think O'Sheehans was pretty crowded but the food there was very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare conandrob240 Posted September 30, 2014 #11 Share Posted September 30, 2014 And I disagree that "that's the way it is the whole cruise". We found the MDRs to be very, very good on Breakaway in May and we thought the choices were very varied and good. We did not have that same feeling on the lunch menu- bland, boring food, limited choices. I am typically one to eat at the MDR for lunch whenever possible- but definitely not a few months ago on Breakaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maywell Posted September 30, 2014 #12 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I know food and service is subjective especially on embarkment day where people are traveling same day from wherever they are from to the Breakaway. Anything will taste good when you're lugging your bag(s) around with you through the x-ray machines plus the long lines and all you want is alcohol drink or coffee along with something to fill you up and unfaze my nerves. All I really want is a place(s) to get food without a mad dash nor a push and shove, then MDR or O'Sheenan is where I plan to go. I don't mind a cold or lukewarm sandwich that day, as long as I have a beverage to wash it down. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisakoivu Posted September 30, 2014 #13 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I'm in favour of O'Sheehans - good food, bar's open, even better people watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball_nyc Posted September 30, 2014 #14 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Uptown Bar and Grill is where we had our lunch on embarkation day. We were practically the only ones there. Shhhhhhh. Don't tell anyone! ~Robin Every Day at Sea is a Great Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvdude111 Posted September 30, 2014 #15 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Been on the Breakaway twice and we enjoyed eating int he MDR for lunch. The Chicken Milanese was very good. The service was what you would expect. We boarded around 11 a.m. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long Island Posted September 30, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) What kind of menu does uptown bar & Grill have on embarkment day ? Edited September 30, 2014 by long Island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidybabe Posted September 30, 2014 #17 Share Posted September 30, 2014 We usually head to the MDR or OSheehans for lunch. Service varies as they are trying to get the ship turned over, BUT we have NEVER had bad service. Is's fun, and I get a kick out of finishing lunch, and NOT having to wait or worry about the check. Feels like you are sneaking out of a restaurant without paying. LOL. The buffet is wonderful too, but depending on what time you board, it may be very crowded. Upon entering the ship, they do try to send everybody into the buffet. Check everyplace out...and don't forget the "dirty water" hotdogs from the cart...... Safe sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott2.0 Posted September 30, 2014 #18 Share Posted September 30, 2014 We ate at Taste last week on embarkation day. The service and the food were both below average but it was still a nice and relaxing way to begin the the cruise, away from the crowds at the buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvond Posted September 30, 2014 #19 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Stay away from the buffet on the 1st day, its utter chaos noon and after, MDR is relaxing and food is fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare conandrob240 Posted September 30, 2014 #20 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Been on the Breakaway twice and we enjoyed eating int he MDR for lunch. The Chicken Milanese was very good. The service was what you would expect. We boarded around 11 a.m. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD When was your last cruise on BA? In May, they no longer had the previous lunch menu that included the chicken Milanese. I loved that dish also. That was on the "old" menu not the newly refreshed menu launched in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasinoCruzGirl Posted September 30, 2014 #21 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Ate in savor on embarkment day. We just felt it was a great way to celebrate starting our cruise. With that said the lunch was not very good. We ate in the Manhattan room may times for dinner during the week and loved it. will I do it again on embarkment day! Yep. It's more for the relaxation and cheers to a great cruise. Kind of our new tradition on every cruise we take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncklhaus Posted October 1, 2014 #22 Share Posted October 1, 2014 When was your last cruise on Breakaway? I usually love the MDR lunch and looked so forward to it on Breakaway. The menu is completely different and consists mainly of sandwiches (a burger, a shrimp patty, a chicken sandwich). There were literally two actual entrees- one was a pasta dish that was terrible. I forget the other one. It used to be a very nice menu. Now, not so much. Depends on when you board. If you go to the buffet around 11-12pm, it won't be so bad. Around 2pm will be a zoo. I think O'Sheehans was pretty crowded but the food there was very good. I was recently on the Breakaway for a lunch tour. We had lunch in the Manhattan Room and it was fantastic. I also stopped at the buffet and can tell you that the seafood chowder was one of the best I've ever had. I am sailing on the Breakaway this Sunday. I'll report back and let you know my impressions of the embarkation lunch in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare conandrob240 Posted October 1, 2014 #23 Share Posted October 1, 2014 The lunch for the tour in the Manhattan Room is a FAR different lunch from the one served to paying guests in Taste or Savor. I have had that tour lunch as a TA and it is excellent (menu items from the speciality restaurants). The new menu served at Taste or Savor for cruise passengers is not good. Poor quality, low choice and the Milanese is sadly, gone. But, yes, it is peaceful and quiet. Let me know what you think after you try it. I agree that the quality of food in the buffet up for lunch is very, very good and much better and more varied than the MDR lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncklhaus Posted October 1, 2014 #24 Share Posted October 1, 2014 The lunch for the tour in the Manhattan Room is a FAR different lunch from the one served to paying guests in Taste or Savor. I have had that tour lunch as a TA and it is excellent (menu items from the speciality restaurants). The new menu served at Taste or Savor for cruise passengers is not good. Poor quality, low choice and the Milanese is sadly, gone. But, yes, it is peaceful and quiet. Let me know what you think after you try it. I agree that the quality of food in the buffet up for lunch is very, very good and much better and more varied than the MDR lunch. That's disappointing to hear. We are booked for dinner in the Manhattan room on the first night (at 5:30) and then we are going to the Circque Jungle Fantasy Dinner (at 8:30) so I am not sure where we'll do lunch. But I'll definitely check out the embarkation lunch menus and report back.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare conandrob240 Posted October 1, 2014 #25 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Yeah, it was very disappointing. I liked the MDR for lunch a lot on previous cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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