Alternatives to buffet for embarkation lunch?

[Bery]

I dislike buffets. So we have always had lunch at Bistro on 5 after boarding. We are booked on Summit next May o/v so we are not eligible for MDR lunch. My DH dislikes the items on the Sushi on 5 menu. Are there alternatives to these 2 lunch venues?

[WestLakeGirl]

Aqua spa cafe (a buffet) and hamburgers grill poolside are it.

 

Maybe delay your embarkation until later in the day, have a nice lunch in a restaurant somewhere and come aboard mid afternoon?

[Max Bet]

Pool burgers are great!:)

[dkjretired]

Pool burgers are great!:)

 

Another thing you might want to check is the back of the buffet where they have a grill with steaks, seafood and other items.

[weebo]

I dislike buffets. So we have always had lunch at Bistro on 5 after boarding. We are booked on Summit next May o/v so we are not eligible for MDR lunch. My DH dislikes the items on the Sushi on 5 menu. Are there alternatives to these 2 lunch venues?

 

I have the same question, although we don't mind a buffet. I was wondering who gets to eat in the MDR for lunch? We are Aqua, so is Blu open for lunch?

Thanks!

[WestLakeGirl]

BLU is not open for lunch, the MDR lunch is a new Concierge Class perk, with a limited and fairly unappealing menu, at least we found it unappealing

[flyingv4me]

I have the same question, although we don't mind a buffet. I was wondering who gets to eat in the MDR for lunch? We are Aqua, so is Blu open for lunch?

Thanks!

 

Blu isn't open for lunch on embarkation. The MDR is open for CC guests only. It is one of the new perks added to enhance the rather meager perks that CC cabins have.

[Zoedokey]

When does room service begin serving?

[dkjretired]

When does room service begin serving?

 

Room service is generally not available until after the muster drill.

[philpcruiser]

Blu isn't open for lunch on embarkation. The MDR is open for CC guests only. It is one of the new perks added to enhance the rather meager perks that CC cabins have.

 

Wow! I have not been following the Summit's boards lately. When did the policy of the MDR being closed for lunch on embarkation day become effective? Blu is closed too? Will Luminae be open?

Edited August 4, 2016 by philpcruiser

[WestLakeGirl]

as far as I know, the MDR has never been open on Celebrity on embarkation day. Some cruise lines serve an MDR embarkation lunch, but not Xelebrity

[dkjretired]

as far as I know, the MDR has never been open on Celebrity on embarkation day. Some cruise lines serve an MDR embarkation lunch, but not Xelebrity

 

Agree, I even remember a reason it was closed because they very often had weddings on embarkation day.

[Wine-O]

I dislike buffets. So we have always had lunch at Bistro on 5 after boarding. We are booked on Summit next May o/v so we are not eligible for MDR lunch. My DH dislikes the items on the Sushi on 5 menu. Are there alternatives to these 2 lunch venues?

 

If you dislike buffets and are not Concierge Class, you'll just have to wait for dinner to eat once you board because the Aqua Spa Café and Pool Grill are buffets also.

 

If you are hungry enough, you'll find something at the buffet that will serve your pallet. :rolleyes:

[cb at sea]

We eat a late breakfast, right before heading to the ship, so that eating doesn't have to be the 1st thing we do when we board!

[philpcruiser]

as far as I know, the MDR has never been open on Celebrity on embarkation day. Some cruise lines serve an MDR embarkation lunch, but not Xelebrity

 

I have a daily from last year (day one - embarkation day). It says the Cosmopolitan opens at noon. Isn't that the Summit's MDR?

[cruisestitch]

Now that you mention it I remember a few posters writing that on Summit thee was an embarkation day MDR lunch. No other ship, though. Maybe you'll be lucky and find the same next year.

[Sandtrap328]

I dislike buffets. So we have always had lunch at Bistro on 5 after boarding. We are booked on Summit next May o/v so we are not eligible for MDR lunch. My DH dislikes the items on the Sushi on 5 menu. Are there alternatives to these 2 lunch venues?

 

Bring a pickle loaf and Velveeta on Wonder bread sandwich with you. Can't beat that!

[jabrown40]

I agree with cb - we eat breakfast around 10:00

[Bery]

We always find these boards as an invaluable source of info. Thank you all who responded. I am looking forward to checking out MDR (we did not know it was open for lunch on Day 1); if not, we can try Aqua Spa or the Mast Grill. Pickle loaf sounds delightful!

[Champagne Cruiser]

Another thing you might want to check is the back of the buffet where they have a grill with steaks, seafood and other items.

 

My experience is those items are only at dinner. At lunch it is a panini grill with cold cuts, tuna salad, chicken salad, etc sandwiches you can make and soup.

[dkjretired]

My experience is those items are only at dinner. At lunch it is a panini grill with cold cuts, tuna salad, chicken salad, etc sandwiches you can make and soup.

 

Guess it depends on the ship, Summit was serving quite a bit on first day in the rear grill, steak and salmon at lease.

[CruisersTimesThree]

We always find these boards as an invaluable source of info. Thank you all who responded. I am looking forward to checking out MDR (we did not know it was open for lunch on Day 1); if not, we can try Aqua Spa or the Mast Grill. Pickle loaf sounds delightful!

 

 

I think you mentioned in your first post that you are booked in an OV cabin?

The MDR is only open for lunch on embarkation day for passengers staying in CC class. It's a new perk that was recently added for that class of cabins.

If you dislike the buffet or sushi (at the time of your sailing bistro on 5 will have been changed to sushi) your only other options are really the aqua spa cafe or the grill poolside.

[kevinyork]

I think you mentioned in your first post that you are booked in an OV cabin?

The MDR is only open for lunch on embarkation day for passengers staying in CC class. It's a new perk that was recently added for that class of cabins.

If you dislike the buffet or sushi (at the time of your sailing bistro on 5 will have been changed to sushi) your only other options are really the aqua spa cafe or the grill poolside.

 

 

 

Or if the OP eats a late breakfast what about a drink and cake at El Bacio until dinner calls?

 

 

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[Bo1953]

Aqua spa cafe (a buffet) and hamburgers grill poolside are it.

 

Maybe delay your embarkation until later in the day, have a nice lunch in a restaurant somewhere and come aboard mid afternoon?

 

Yes WLG, this is a great idea for sure... and a way not to worry about the crowds in other spaces on the ship.

 

bon voyage