CJHAN Posted December 12, 2015 #1 Share Posted December 12, 2015 So DW and I tried the steakhouse for the first time on the Magic. The food was kind of just ok not good enough for us to go back. It very wll could have been that we made bad choices on our meals. Has anyone experienced this and tried again and enjoyed it. In short is one not great experience worth not trying again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fam2cruise Posted December 12, 2015 #2 Share Posted December 12, 2015 We have loved the steakhouse each time food wise, only once I felt our table was too close to the next...almost like we were seated together, so it wasn't the experience I was looking for. I'd say anything is worth trying again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsixteencruisers Posted December 12, 2015 #3 Share Posted December 12, 2015 The few times we ate at the steakhouse was delicious. We would go again! Now my dad on the other hand, didn't like his choice and was disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruizinMama1026 Posted December 12, 2015 #4 Share Posted December 12, 2015 The one time we went we really enjoyed it. However, if choosing between the Steakhouse and Chef's Table, Chef's Table wins hands down. It's an inexcursion in itself in my opinion and worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted December 12, 2015 #5 Share Posted December 12, 2015 We went once and thought it was ok, but not worth the extra charge. We will probably never try it again. I am curious about the chefs table though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsixteencruisers Posted December 12, 2015 #6 Share Posted December 12, 2015 The one time we went we really enjoyed it. However, if choosing between the Steakhouse and Chef's Table, Chef's Table wins hands down. It's an inexcursion in itself in my opinion and worth the money. 100% Agree. So good! You have to be open to trying new things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzlinda Posted December 12, 2015 #7 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I tried the steakhouse on the Liberty in April. It was not spectacular but it was very good... good enough to go again. I've read reviews where people rave about the service but I thought the service was better in the MDR on that cruise. I don't eat fish or seafood of any kind so my dinner options in the MDR are limited. I think the quality of the MDR beef has declined so that leaves me ordering chicken most nights, with an occasional pork or pasta dish. So because I'm so darn picky, I'll definitely go to the Steakhouse again, or pay the price to order a Steakhouse steak in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YubaSutter Posted December 12, 2015 #8 Share Posted December 12, 2015 So DW and I tried the steakhouse for the first time on the Magic. The food was kind of just ok not good enough for us to go back. It very wll could have been that we made bad choices on our meals. Has anyone experienced this and tried again and enjoyed it. In short is one not great experience worth not trying again? We love the steakhouse. We generally go 2-3x on each 7 day cruise n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebJ14 Posted December 12, 2015 #9 Share Posted December 12, 2015 We have eaten in the Steakhouse on the Freedom, Magic, Breeze and Conquest. We found there was a difference in the quality of food (different chefs) and found that the 3 meals we had at the Sun King Steakhouse on the Freedom were by far the best. The Magic was our least favorite, but we still ate there on every cruise because it is much better than the MDR food. We usually go for Surf and Turf and the lobster was done to perfection every time on the Freedom. It was rubbery on the Magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea4ular Posted December 12, 2015 #10 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Only been once, on the Magic, this last October. We found the food to be delicious (with the exception of the "mashed" potatoes, which were more puréed and far too smooth for us) - I enjoyed the lobster tail & my friend enjoyed the "cowboy" steak - our sides and desserts were lovely - service was perfect. Professional and friendly. We were seated very close to others which was awkward as they were celebrating their 25th anniversary and there was no room for sweet talk for them. We would go back - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted December 12, 2015 #11 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I'm sure after 25 years, they really don't need "sweet talk"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth frosty Posted December 12, 2015 #12 Share Posted December 12, 2015 We have been to the steakhouse twice once on destiny once on spirit. I like the steakhouse but I love that now you can get steakhouse offerings in the main dinning room. While I'm a carnivore the wife really isnt, she is just indulging my need for red meat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattyL Posted December 12, 2015 #13 Share Posted December 12, 2015 We always heard so many good things about the steak house so we tried it on our last cruise on the Pride. I didn't think it was anything special, the food was okay but not worth the extra $35.00 each. I wouldn't do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taters Posted December 12, 2015 #14 Share Posted December 12, 2015 We loved the steakhouse on our last two cruises on the Miracle and plan to go again next month. Yum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerin Posted December 12, 2015 #15 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Never happened on a cruise but the last time we went to Morton's the meal was lousy. Won't stop us from returning though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Cares? Posted December 12, 2015 #16 Share Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) So DW and I tried the steakhouse for the first time on the Magic. The food was kind of just ok not good enough for us to go back. It very wll could have been that we made bad choices on our meals. Has anyone experienced this and tried again and enjoyed it. In short is one not great experience worth not trying again? I probably won't go again. I thought the food was good, the dessert (cheesecake) great, but all in all, not worth the $35 for the meal when I can get a meal almost as good in the MDR for free. Edited December 12, 2015 by Who Cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargate fan Posted December 12, 2015 #17 Share Posted December 12, 2015 So DW and I tried the steakhouse for the first time on the Magic. The food was kind of just ok not good enough for us to go back. It very wll could have been that we made bad choices on our meals. Has anyone experienced this and tried again and enjoyed it. In short is one not great experience worth not trying again? We dined at the steakhouse for the first time on Breeze in 2013. I ordered the cowboy ribeye. I did not enjoy the steak at all. We also felt that the dining staff was cold and uncaring, like they didn't care if we were there or not. Service was much better in the main dining room. We decided that we would not go again on future cruise. Fast forward to Legend July 2015. We sailed with two other couples who wanted to go to the steakhouse on the first night. This time I ordered the red snapper special. OMG, it was delicious!!! Service was amazing! It was a wonderful experience. I recommend trying the steakhouse one more time but on a different ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted December 12, 2015 #18 Share Posted December 12, 2015 We LOVE the steakouse! Definitely worth the $35pp charge. Already have it booked for our Magic cruise in July. Yum!:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted December 12, 2015 #19 Share Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) We consider it the highlight of our cruises on Carnival. It's not only the food, but the ambiance that makes it so worth it. Such a nice change of pace from the organized chaos at the MDR. Our experiences with the Steakhouse on Carnival surpasses what we've experienced with specialty restaurants on other cruise lines, including Holland America and Royal Caribbean. We budget and always plan to include a night at the Steakhouse.We've already made reservations for our May cruise! Edited December 12, 2015 by Tapi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigercat Posted December 13, 2015 #20 Share Posted December 13, 2015 We have done the steakhouse on each of our cruises. Except for the Conquest cruise last year they have been great. I love the lamb. I don't get it at home so really look forward to it on board ship. However, the last cruise on the Conquest the lamb was so tough I couldn't eat it. At first the Chef said that lamb is like that. I have never had lamb like that before. They did finally offer me something else so I had a steak. I like steak and it was good just not the cut I had wanted. The funny thing was it was offered in the MDR 2 nights later and I ordered it. It was fantastic. So they really did know how to cook it right. We are going on a B2B starting the 3rd of Jan. We have reservations for the steakhouse for both weeks. We are celebrating our 41st anniversary the first week and his 65th birthday and my 60th (actually have my birthday while on that cruise) on the 2nd week. I am hoping that the lamb is really good this time as we will be on the Conquest again. tigercat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted December 13, 2015 #21 Share Posted December 13, 2015 So DW and I tried the steakhouse for the first time on the Magic. The food was kind of just ok not good enough for us to go back. It very wll could have been that we made bad choices on our meals. Has anyone experienced this and tried again and enjoyed it. In short is one not great experience worth not trying again? Some are better than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YubaSutter Posted December 13, 2015 #22 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I'm sure after 25 years, they really don't need "sweet talk"! I would disagree. I've been with DW for 25 years and still very much enjoy her company. Maybe someday you will understand also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklsmom Posted December 13, 2015 #23 Share Posted December 13, 2015 We enjoy the steakhouse every cruise usually 2 times. Always on the first night since you get a free bottle of wine with dinner....and usually on the last night. Only once we didn't care for it, but it has never kept us from going back. I don't care for the deserts they serve, but one Cruise, they brought me the Grand Marnier soufflé, that they had in the MDR, when I mentioned we should have eaten there since I love that desert. It was a lovely surprise. Chefs Table is always a must as well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
path145 Posted December 13, 2015 #24 Share Posted December 13, 2015 We always go at least once on every ship that has a Steakhouse. We are already booked for the first night on our next cruise. Our cruise will be 15 days long so we will probably go three times. We've never had a bad meal there and the service is always excellent, not as rushed as the dining room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Cares? Posted December 13, 2015 #25 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I'm sure after 25 years, they really don't need "sweet talk"! If they want to stay married they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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