Specialty Dining Getaway

[bsharynu]

Does anyone have reviews on the specialty dining on the Getaway? We got the 3 specialty restaurant package and trying to decide. Thanks

We are also a party of 10 and hoping the restaurants can accommodate.

[Cruisermom2nick]

We had a 4 night package on our trip in May 2016 and chose Cagney's, Le Bistro, Teppanyaki and Moderno. We had only been to Moderno once before on the Getaway in May 2015. We decided to skip the Italian restaurant as the food seemed rather generic to us- however many people rave about it! Margaritaville was not on the ship then and we opted to skip Ocean Blu as there was an extra $15 charge-and we know the seafood is not really "fresh" anyhow! :) We also did not do the Illusionarium dinner show (also has an upcharge). We LOVED all four of our choices- with Le Bistro being a favorite. We had a choioce of a soup/salad, app, dinner and dessert, although when we expressed our son wanted to try 2 desserts they brought them both out! :) If you have the UBP it works at all the specialty dining too. :) Moderno is excellent- but go hungry...there is a huge salad bar with lobster bisque and SO much food you need to pace yourself. :) Cagneys was truly phenomenal steak and the raspberry creme brulee for dessert is great! Teppanyaki was really good- but that is the one we are skipping on our voyage on the Pearl in March. The food was tasty and the entertainment was fun but it was tight seating and not as "wow" as I expected it would be. I am happy to answer any specific questions you might have- and check out my review of the Getaway on my blog- http://thecheerfulcruiser.blogspot.com/2016/06/norwegian-getaway-review.html

[Cruisermom2nick]

Also make reservations at 90 days out online or with your PCC (100 days if you are a suite)- they book fast esp with you having a group of 10!

[bsharynu]

Unfortunately, we couldn't get our act together to book 90 days out and now a little over 30 days out. Got the runaround trying to book the reservations on the phone and it is still not what I really want and the party size isn't exactly set up properly for 10. How easy is it to change the reservation time and get the party set up for 10 once we get onboard? How long are the lines trying to get things changed at the individual restaurants when you get onboard?

[www3traveler]

When you board go to the Restaurant Reservation Desk in the Atrium (next to Guest Services Desk) and talk with them. They should be able to help you or ask to speak to th Restaurant Manager.

[trish1c]

I can't give you a meaningful review. We only ate at 1 specialty restaurant, Le Bistro, because it was very difficult -- read impossible -- to get a reservation. The reservation we got was late on the last night & it was about the only thing left when we tried to book upon boarding & we were only a party of 2. I can't imagine the hassle of booking for 10 people.

[freakynorm]

With the specialty restaurants, are you allowed to order extra entrees? We haven't cruised in over 10 years but I remember on Carnival in the main dining room you could.

[cruise crazed]

Call the Getaway group department and they will assist you with reservations for 10. We had a party of 10 a few months ago and they were able to make us reservations for each night.

 

Enjoy your cruise.

[traveler1255]

I was on the Getway 1/2-1/8. I used my package at the Cagney: Prime Rib, Ribeye and New York Strip dinners.

 

All were great but my ribeye steak is incredible. :)

 

At 5:30pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday, there were always empty tables.