Sammigar Posted August 2, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Has anyone done the new Concierge class welcome aboard lunch in the MDR? Is it worth losing your chairs at the pool? Is it a different menu or the same food as the buffet? We're sailing on Infinity in October. DH likes to stake a place at the pool. I kinda want to check it out, but don't know if it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheriffJoe Posted August 2, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Huh??? since when has getting a place by the pool been an issue on embark day? But to your question, we had it on Solstice in May and June twice on our B2B, same menu both times and we LOVED it...NOT the same food as the buffet, limited choices compared to regular lunch but it was fantastic with 3 choices of entree...we both had the lamb chops (both times) and loved them and we don't really care for lamb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GateGuardian Posted August 2, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I went to the MDR lunch on the reflection in June. The food wasn't my cup of tea and went to the buffet instead. From what I remembered, it had something like 3 appetizer, 3 main, 3 dessert. Just not a lot of choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loeb Posted August 2, 2016 #4 Share Posted August 2, 2016 We also had the lamb chops on the Reflection in May and they were great. It was also good to meet people at the beginning of the cruise in a relaxed atmosphere. By the time we finished, our staterooms were ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted August 2, 2016 #5 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Huh??? since when has getting a place by the pool been an issue on embark day? But to your question, we had it on Solstice in May and June twice on our B2B, same menu both times and we LOVED it...NOT the same food as the buffet, limited choices compared to regular lunch but it was fantastic with 3 choices of entree...we both had the lamb chops (both times) and loved them and we don't really care for lamb Agree, Huh....Never have seen many people at the pool embarkation day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted August 2, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Why the big angry thumbs down on something you didn't even have any information or feedback on? I'd much rather have a relaxed, quieter, MDR meal than fight the hordes at the buffet any day. Can't say I've noticed lounge chair problems on embarkation day, either. But then again they've never been the first priority for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Von & John Posted August 2, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Truly enjoyed the Concierge Lunch on the Connie April/May. It was a fantastic relaxing way to start the cruise. Simple menu w/ quality food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissycpm Posted August 2, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Hi, reading back I see this meal has a small menu, but does anyone know if there are vegetarian options? Thanks in advance.. Chrissy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusingnut Posted August 2, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 2, 2016 We went to the lunch on the Silhouette July 13, much to our surprise, it was excellent! It was nice not to have to fight the crowds elsewhere. It was a leisurely lunch and the lamb chops were some of the best we had on the cruise, very tender. The dining room was not crowded and easy to get a table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzalady1 Posted August 2, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Can someone tell us what the three entre choices are? The only one mentioned are the lamb chops. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare foodsvcmgr Posted August 2, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Is this sit down lunch option extended to Aqua Class like most of the other Concierge amenities are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizen Susan Posted August 2, 2016 #12 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Is this sit down lunch option extended to Aqua Class like most of the other Concierge amenities are? No. Exclusively for Concierge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheriffJoe Posted August 2, 2016 #13 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Hi, reading back I see this meal has a small menu, but does anyone know if there are vegetarian options? Thanks in advance.. Chrissy yes, if I recall correctly there is one meat, (the lamb chops), one vegetarian and one fish dish.....cant recall exactly what they are as I am a meat eater and didn't look too close at the other 2....I did see a couple months ago the Conc Class menu posted on another thread on a different ship and it was not the same so there may be a few Con Class Lunch menu's..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheriffJoe Posted August 2, 2016 #14 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Is this sit down lunch option extended to Aqua Class like most of the other Concierge amenities are? It looks as though Concierge Class amenities were not enough of a draw ever since AQ was started on Solstice so they have added a few more amenities exclusively for Conc Class only but this lunch is by far the best of them...the entire list of new Conc Class amenities can be seen on the X website....they even collect your hand carry luggage at the entry of the dining room so you can relax, have a nice lunch and a couple drinks while you wait for your room to open at 1...VERY nice and chilled environment compared to the madness of people dragging around luggage and looking for a table in the buffet...at 1 or when ever its announced the rooms are ready you just walk to the front of the MDR, collect your luggage and off you go...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopats Posted August 2, 2016 #15 Share Posted August 2, 2016 On a recent cruise when we had a suite, Luminae was open for lunch after we boarded? This cruise we have an aqua stateroom and wonder if Blu is open as well? Trish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrokitty Posted August 2, 2016 #16 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Hi, reading back I see this meal has a small menu, but does anyone know if there are vegetarian options? Thanks in advance.. Chrissy Thanks for asking, Chrissy....I was wondering the same thing. I had kind of figured they would have something and there's always a salad, but it's good to know there will be a vegetarian option for sure. Were on the Summit in October, so I'll report back....I'll try to get a picture of the menu but I don't have much success with posting pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenevenpar Posted August 2, 2016 #17 Share Posted August 2, 2016 On a recent cruise when we had a suite, Luminae was open for lunch after we boarded? This cruise we have an aqua stateroom and wonder if Blu is open as well?Trish Confirming what was posted a couple of posts earlier, no, BLU is not open. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted August 2, 2016 #18 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Why the big angry thumbs down on something you didn't even have any information or feedback on? I'd much rather have a relaxed, quieter, MDR meal than fight the hordes at the buffet any day. Can't say I've noticed lounge chair problems on embarkation day, either. But then again they've never been the first priority for us. Probably because they misread it as a question mark rather than a thumbs down. It's been done before. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneputt18 Posted August 2, 2016 #19 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) Photo of menu on Silhouette http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=49917869 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk Edited August 2, 2016 by oneputt18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrokitty Posted August 2, 2016 #20 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Photo of menu on Silhouette http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=49917869 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk Thanks oneputt18.....I'll be good with that menu!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptrpanpens Posted August 2, 2016 #21 Share Posted August 2, 2016 What are the hours for the concierge lunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammigar Posted August 2, 2016 Author #22 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Probably because they misread it as a question mark rather than a thumbs down. It's been done before. Phil Yep, with my over 40 eyeballs, it looked like a question mark. My apologies to anyone who was offended. For those wondering, I guess it's the specific cruises we've done (long weekends or evening sailaways). DH noticed many people show up at the pier dressed for the pool and head straight there instead of the buffet, wants to be a part of that crowd. Do appreciate the info on the CC lunch, thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERLEC Posted October 4, 2016 #23 Share Posted October 4, 2016 What are the hours for the concierge lunch? 11:30am to 1PM according to Celebrity Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amcco Posted October 4, 2016 #24 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Looks like a great menu and a little less crazy than the buffet. Looking forward to trying this out in November! My husband is willing to give it a go but will miss the insanity of the buffet. He likes being around all the excitement of embarkation :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muushka Posted October 4, 2016 #25 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Probably because they misread it as a question mark rather than a thumbs down. It's been done before. Phil That explains it! So often I would see those angry thumbs and wonder why!:) Yep, with my over 40 eyeballs, it looked like a question mark. My apologies to anyone who was offended. For those wondering, I guess it's the specific cruises we've done (long weekends or evening sailaways). DH noticed many people show up at the pier dressed for the pool and head straight there instead of the buffet, wants to be a part of that crowd. Do appreciate the info on the CC lunch, thanks all! Not offended and wait with great anticipation for the day I also do it!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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