OhioMike2016 Posted May 11, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 11, 2016 On these Boards I have been hearing so much about these Roast Beef Sandwiches from Park Café (I think), that I have to have one or 2. On Embark Day, I was thinking about going straight to Park Café for lunch and getting one of those sandwiches. Since this sandwich seems to have a cult following, I am picturing mobs of people standing in line at Park Café waiting to bow down in front of this Roast Beef Sandwiches' alter. My question; is going the first thing for lunch on Embark Day a good idea or should I wait a while since I am in no real hurry to join this cult just yet ;) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 11, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 11, 2016 If you can get to Park Cafe within about 15 minutes of when boarding starts, you should be OK, Otherwise, I'd wait until after 1:30pm. Crowds seem to die down after the staterooms open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioMike2016 Posted May 11, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Thanks. Can you make it there in 15 minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted May 11, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I think the sandwiches are way over rated around here. I never even had one when we were last on Oasis in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 11, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) Thanks. Can you make it there in 15 minutes? Sure, we've done it. You probably have more that 15 minutes. Just walk by and if the line is out the door and there are no tables left, come back after 1:30pm. Edited May 11, 2016 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama24 Posted May 11, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I had my first one on Allure six weeks ago. Ocean Boy is right -- way over rated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF_Knight Posted May 11, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 11, 2016 On my Oasis cruise last month the Park Cafe had a long line for lunch every day. Might as well wait in it on embarkation day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemus Posted May 11, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Had it once. I'm not a fan either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaflamingo Posted May 11, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I like them. I will say, I had one on Serenade in March and it was the best EVER! Really tender and delicious. But part of it is the bread. It's roast beef on a roll, but it's pretty good. Heck, it's free. Give it a try. If you don't like it, get something else. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFerrington Posted May 11, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 11, 2016 The last time I tried one they had completely ruined the sandwich by having some kind of nasty gravy instead of the au jus that they usually serve with it. It was awful. Sometimes you will get an "end" piece that can be fatty or grissly...yuk...I just throw that one in the trash and go back later. But with the new gravy-thing they aren't even worth having. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted May 11, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 11, 2016 On these Boards I have been hearing so much about these Roast Beef Sandwiches from Park Café (I think), that I have to have one or 2. Yes, it does have a cult following and I always wondered...how could a roast beef sandwich possibly be so darn good? Then I tried one. I'm still wondering about the cult following. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klstaack Posted May 11, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 11, 2016 They are included....not free. :) I think they are ok....I wish they were bigger and not slider size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrcards Posted May 11, 2016 #13 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Have we decided, is there a place to get roast beef sandwiches on the refurbished Jewel? I'd like to try one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy1013 Posted May 11, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 11, 2016 The last time I tried one they had completely ruined the sandwich by having some kind of nasty gravy instead of the au jus that they usually serve with it. It was awful. Sometimes you will get an "end" piece that can be fatty or grissly...yuk...I just throw that one in the trash and go back later. But with the new gravy-thing they aren't even worth having. Is the new gravy thing a permanent change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted May 11, 2016 #15 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Sometimes you have to cut the fat off but I like them. I don't even need the meat though. Just give me that salted Kummelweck bun with some au jus sauce on the side to dip the bun in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicfairy Posted May 11, 2016 #16 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I did not like it at all. I took a couple bites and left it on my plate:( tough and fatty. My husband who is a big beef eater ate his but never talked about it again. Said it was just ok. And I was really excited about it after hearing all the hoopla. Big disappointment. Oh well at least we tried it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted May 11, 2016 #17 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I did not like it at all. I took a couple bites and left it on my plate:( tough and fatty. My husband who is a big beef eater ate his but never talked about it again. Said it was just ok. And I was really excited about it after hearing all the hoopla. Big disappointment. Oh well at least we tried it Amen!! I tried one on the Radiance this past summer and honestly could not see what the big deal was. It's bread and meat. I ended up putting some of the gravy on the buffet on the meat and pitching the roll to at least not waste the whole thing. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 11, 2016 #18 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Have we decided, is there a place to get roast beef sandwiches on the refurbished Jewel? I'd like to try one. Not that I have heard of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfaeric Posted May 11, 2016 #19 Share Posted May 11, 2016 It's only a sandwich. Which is to say you should just try it- it's not as if the effort is that big- if you don't like it, leave it. If you like it, great. I like it a lot- and have gotten it a few days on some trips. One of Super Mario's suggestions is to at least try things once on a cruise. This is one of those things. I tried the honey sung chicken, and didn't like it much, but I still tried it. Others love it. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidodeck03 Posted May 11, 2016 #20 Share Posted May 11, 2016 On these Boards I have been hearing so much about these Roast Beef Sandwiches from Park Café (I think), that I have to have one or 2. On Embark Day, I was thinking about going straight to Park Café for lunch and getting one of those sandwiches. Since this sandwich seems to have a cult following, I am picturing mobs of people standing in line at Park Café waiting to bow down in front of this Roast Beef Sandwiches' alter. My question; is going the first thing for lunch on Embark Day a good idea or should I wait a while since I am in no real hurry to join this cult just yet ;) ? We just got off Allure and it is not worth the wait on embarkation day. I went there on day two because I was drawn in by the "cult" following. It is a good sandwich, but I went back there or walked by there several other times during the cruise and there was nobody in line for the sandwich. I could have gotten one but I didn't...just saying. The longest lines were for the salad bar. You should try the sandwich though and decide for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted May 11, 2016 #21 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Mine was really good on the Oasis however, that was years ago so perhaps the quality of meat has declined since then. ### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeditden Posted May 11, 2016 #22 Share Posted May 11, 2016 There's a local sandwich shop in my town that makes them. It's my all time favorite sandwich. They make the bread in house, and the roast beef is thin sliced and dipped in au jus, as well as served with a side of it. They have creamy and fresh horseradish, but I'm no fan. I just get some swiss cheese and a side of their homemade potato chips with a side of homemade ranch. All that being said, the Park Cafe sandwich is pretty good too. I just wish they didn't slice the meat so thick. The fat bits are too large then. But do yourself a favor and if you see it on the menu somewhere else, give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debshomespun Posted May 11, 2016 #23 Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) My first experience with the roast beef sandwich was on our Oasis/Allure trip 5 years ago. They were absolutely fabulous. Then, 3 years ago, we went on Legend, with the new Park Cafe, and the sandwiches were just ok. This past February, on Serenade, again, they were just ok. I am thinking as mentioned, the quality of the roast beef has drastically declined over the years (as has many other aspects of cruising). I do love the mini packets of the Lays potato chips as a snack. Miss the Au jus that used to be served, the gravy is not even close! Hoping maybe they are still good on Oasis when we go in September! Edited May 11, 2016 by debshomespun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCruzdoggie Posted May 11, 2016 #24 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Maybe it's running the coarse of the "Honey Stung Chicken" that used to be the talk..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitzmark Posted May 11, 2016 #25 Share Posted May 11, 2016 On these Boards I have been hearing so much about these Roast Beef Sandwiches from Park Café (I think), that I have to have one or 2. On Embark Day, I was thinking about going straight to Park Café for lunch and getting one of those sandwiches. Since this sandwich seems to have a cult following, I am picturing mobs of people standing in line at Park Café waiting to bow down in front of this Roast Beef Sandwiches' alter. My question; is going the first thing for lunch on Embark Day a good idea or should I wait a while since I am in no real hurry to join this cult just yet ;) ? Tried it on Oasis, threw most of it out, way over rated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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