Chops, Now 42 dollars

[Lordnlkon]

I agree. My last meal at our local Western Sizzlin was better than my last meal at Chops and much cheaper. I havent been impressed the last two times Ive been and I think its an insult to milk another 18-20 out of someone for the "something special" steak.

 

OTOH, I would probably pay 50.00 a person for Prime on Carnival Magic though.

 

 

I would agree. The steakhouse on the Dream class ships for Carnival is way better than chops. That cheesecake alone is almost worth the price of admission.

Edited September 16, 2016 by Lordnlkon

[suzyluvs2cruise]

What Ruth Chris are you going to that you pay $35 for a full 3 course meal?? What are you eating chopped cube steak because you sure can't get a quality steak of any kind with 3 courses at Ruth Chris in Uptown Charlotte for $35! :confused:

 

Once a year we have Restaurant Week and restaurants offer 3 course fixed price meals. Ruth's Chris was one of several steakhouses featured this year. Price was $38pp. It's a great way to go to places like LG's, Morton's, Fleming's and other good restaurants for a reasonable price.

 

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[ryano]

What Ruth Chris are you going to that you pay $35 for a full 3 course meal?? What are you eating chopped cube steak because you sure can't get a quality steak of any kind with 3 courses at Ruth Chris in Uptown Charlotte for $35! :confused:

 

The steak I would order at Ruth's Chris is 53.00 alone I think they are kinda overrated though. I prefer Mortons or even Capital Grille. To me, Chops doesn't compare to any of these though other than maybe the ambiance but Chops is certainly nearing their prices if they keep this up.

[ryano]

Once a year we have Restaurant Week and restaurants offer 3 course fixed price meals. Ruth's Chris was one of several steakhouses featured this year. Price was $38pp. It's a great way to go to places like LG's, Morton's, Fleming's and other good restaurants for a reasonable price.

 

http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?pid=283&m=81

 

Very nice. Do they limit what steak you can get? Sides come included in that price? thats a great deal if there isnt a lot of restrictions!

[Pmorton3360]

We did restaurant week at Ruth's Chris. It was a filet Mignon and a soup and desert for $35. No sides. But the steak was great.

 

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[suzyluvs2cruise]

Very nice. Do they limit what steak you can get? Sides come included in that price? thats a great deal if there isnt a lot of restrictions!

 

They have a set menu you choose from with a choice of a steak or seafood entree, Sides/salad and dessert. Menu offerings can be different from year to year and city to city. They usually offer special pricing on a bottle of wine or wine flight.

Ruths-Chris-1.pdf

Edited September 16, 2016 by suzyluvs2cruise

[bigque]

You're local and you didn't know? Sorry to hear that. Charlotte has a twice yearly Restaurant Week (January and July, I think) where many local restaurants offer a set menu for $30 or $35 pp. And both downtown and Southpark Ruth's Chris participate. Even better. The Charlotte Ruth's Chris does an annual anniversary deal where you can buy a gift card (only good at these locations, and 'maybe' in Charleston?) for about $50 but it's worth about $80 and you can use it during Restaurant Week. We do this every year.

 

Erika

 

Oh Ok! I understand now! During Restaurant Week! :cool:

[bigque]

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The steak I would order at Ruth's Chris is 53.00 alone I think they are kinda overrated though. I prefer Mortons or even Capital Grille. To me, Chops doesn't compare to any of these though other than maybe the ambiance but Chops is certainly nearing their prices if they keep this up.

 

Yep! I agree but I prefer Sullivan's myself! :cool:

[CORKY_Q]

I often supply answers, but now have a question. If I buy the 4 meal specialty package, can my wife and I share it with another couple, or is the specialty pack limited to the individual?

 

Thanks for your help.

[John&LaLa]

I don't think you can share it with your wife, much less friends. But that's just my guess.

 

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Edited September 16, 2016 by John&LaLa

[Clarea]

I often supply answers, but now have a question. If I buy the 4 meal specialty package, can my wife and I share it with another couple, or is the specialty pack limited to the individual?

 

Thanks for your help.

The dining package is per person. Limited to the person who purchased it.

[Rocket3D]

Was in Chops recently, if D Plus and up...you get bogo.

A free wine on your card...or bring a glass in...

 

Let's see about $21 then..

 

I am OK with that.

 

:D

[suzyluvs2cruise]

Was in Chops recently, if D Plus and up...you get bogo.

A free wine on your card...or bring a glass in...

 

Let's see about $21 then..

 

I am OK with that.

 

:D

 

What ship? And are you saying you could use one of your 3 vouchers and

order a glass of wine in the restaurant?

[Peachy59]

And remember, this is *in addition to* the money you've already paid in your cruise fare for meals in free venues, a meal that is presumably going uneaten.

 

Exactly. We've paid to eat at Chops once, decided it wasn't worth it, and now only eat at one of the specialty restaurants when our TA gives us a free voucher, so it only costs us an extra tip.

[ptf2009]

And I'm not willing.

 

It's not worth it to us either. We have tried all the specialty restaurants and each time they have gotten worse, so we have no desire to pay when you can get a nice meal in the MDR. We aren't "foodies" and we don't go on cruises for the food....but as they say to each his own

[starrcards]

Guess we'll have to hit up Fogo de Chao or Texas de Brazil in San Juan prior to our February Jewel cruise to solve my steak fix. All you care to eat for the same price as Chops!

[Langley Cruisers]

Wow, that's a lot... even more for us as we are charged in US dollars and then converted to Canadian it is about $55.00 each right now. We have eaten in Chops and will not go back - wasn't worth it then and it doesn't appeal now. I realize many passengers love it and I'm glad we have so many choices in cruising today. :)

[kontraxed]

This has been an interesting thread. We are cruising on the Liberty in January 2017 so it's getting pretty close. After reading this thread, I ordered the "Three Night Dining Plan" for $75 per person (for two of us). We love Sabor and hopefully will be able to use this plan for two meals at Sabor. $25 per person per restaurant seems pretty reasonable to me.

[Ocean Boy]

And I'm not willing.

 

Neither am I.

[Rocket3D]

What ship? And are you saying you could use one of your 3 vouchers and

order a glass of wine in the restaurant?

 

Just off Empress. Apparently, glass of wine no charge.

 

:D

[tserface]

Ironically, I might pay $42 for Giovanni's, but it still costs less. I didn't really like Chops that much the last couple of times we "gave it another try" and the cost is not prohibitive.

 

It is a nice experience, but not as nice as some land based steak places. I don't think it's fair to compare it to Ruth's Chris, since that place is soooo much better. I think you could compare it to something like Black Angus or Texas Roadhouse.

 

The steak in Giovanni's was better IMO.

 

Tom

 

Neither am I.

[csnarpy]

I think the quality is ship based, my chops experience on Brilliance, Liberty and Mariner (x3) were Ruth's Chris quality. On Allure, more like Keg.

 

Crossing my fingers that Liberty is up to snuff from 10 yrs ago.

 

And, man do I miss Portafino. I've never had a better Tiramisu, anywhere. And I lived in Italy!

[Clarea]

... And, man do I miss Portafino. I've never had a better Tiramisu, anywhere. And I lived in Italy!

Giovanni's tiramisu is pretty dang good!

[cmeverson]

Just sailed Oasis from Sept 3 to Sept 10. It was $42 per adult and $8 per child. It wound up being $100 for 4 of us and it was the best meal we had all week. (although my wife had 7 lobster tails on lobster night in the MDR because the waiter bet her that she couldn't beat the record he served of 6 at one sitting) Chops on Oasis had been better than Chops on other ships.

 

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Edited September 17, 2016 by cmeverson

[L454S]

We tried Chops twice(just to make sure the first was no fluke), and were not impressed with what we got for the money. Now they want more?

 

We found Giovanni's a lot more enjoyable and and was $25(Jewel) this past April, now it's $29(Serenade last week). Sorry to see, but as posted above.....if they pay it, keep raising the price.......not for me though.