Solarium Bistro - Standard Practice or one-off perk

[orville99]

We just got off Oasis on Sunday, and had one thing happen that was really great (in a cruise that was excellent overall). When we boarded, we went up to the Solarium Bistro to make BOGO dinner reservations for the first night, and the Maitre D' said that because we were MTD dinner was complimentary. I thought it was just a one off for the first night, but we ate dinner there two other times during the cruise and it was complimentary each time. Is this one of those "hidden" perks, or was it truly a one-off experience?

[Clarea]

I thought someone reported that the Solarium Bistro was free now, except for two extra cost entrees.

[irun5k]

Yes in my (and others) cruise planners, it shows as free on Oasis.

 

What I wasn't clear on is what the menu is now. There were a couple of menus circulating at one time. Would love to see what they're actually offering right now, or even hear a few menu items if you remember!

[orville99]

Yes in my (and others) cruise planners, it shows as free on Oasis.

 

What I wasn't clear on is what the menu is now. There were a couple of menus circulating at one time. Would love to see what they're actually offering right now, or even hear a few menu items if you remember!

 

I could make a full meal just from the appetizers, but one night we had grilled shrimp; one night we had salmon, and one night we had the steak. Why I asked is that we were on Oasis in March, and it was still an upcharge restaurant in the evenings (~$20pp). If it is truly free now, we will probably eat there even more evenings when we're back on Oasis in August. :)

[cruzeluver]

There was another thread recently from someone on board Oasis who reported the same thing. That if you have MTD it is complimentary.

[vacationlover_mn]

Solarium was free on HOS in Feb...

 

 

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[CP3o]

Solarium was free on HOS in Feb...

 

 

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Was it crowded? Need reservations? I was thinking of using SB if MYD lines long.

 

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[vacationlover_mn]

Was it crowded? Need reservations? I was thinking of using SB if MYD lines long.

 

Thanks

 

 

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My BIL ate there with his girlfriend - I am not sure if it was crowded, but he had made reservations before boarding. They really liked it.

 

 

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[kknorr0320]

I would recommend reservations, especially now that's it included. On Harmony last year you couldn't get in without reservations because it was so busy.

 

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[steamboats]

Solarium Bistro was free for everyone (not just MTD) on Harmony last summer. There were two supplement entrées like a lobster tail. It´s buffet style for appetizers and desserts.

 

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[Thorben-Hendrik]

Its like the WJ with less options and a plated main course!

[cleophus12]

No comparison to the Windjammer IMO. Much better. We had a delightful meal there on the last night of the cruise. I had booked before boarding, and it was free. If I'd known how good it was going to be, we would have eaten there more often. Although it was not terribly crowded, a reservation is probably a good idea. Service was excellent and food was delicious. I agree with PP that the appetizers and salads could make a full meal by themselves.

[orville99]

Its like the WJ with less options and a plated main course!

Not even close. The appetizer selections were top notch, and presentation were really nicely done. The main courses we had were as good as or better than what we ordered in either Giovanni's or Chops, and the solarium atmosphere at night is not to be missed. The only dinner we enjoyed more was ordering sushi to go from Izumi and having a romantic dinner on our balcony:D

[orville99]

Was it crowded? Need reservations? I was thinking of using SB if MYD lines long.

 

Thanks

 

 

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I would. We made reservations on the stateroom TV and that worked out well for us. We usually got there a bit early (~30 minutes) and never had to wait for a table for two. All in all a very relaxed and intimate atmosphere with a spectacular view of the ocean at night.

[LisaGoeke]

Good to know, thanks!