parasailor Posted May 22, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I see the Uptown Grill on Breakaway, my favorite lunch spot, is now an extra charge restaurant, Margaritaville. How much are the burgers and fish tacos there and what is their quality compared to the lunch buffet (which I found mediocre)? Are there long lines at lunch? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted May 22, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Menu... http://www.beyondships2.com/uploads/8/2/4/5/8245255/222_margaritaville.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miaminautigal Posted May 22, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I love Margaritaville for lunch (limited hours on GA), the best fish tacos and enormous nachos. Key lime pie is excellent too! Well worth the price and your UBP works there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted May 22, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 22, 2017 im so sad the uptown grille is gone. that was the best spot for breakfast. im not a fan of margaritaville. i love mexican but their food is subpar, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 22, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Closing the Uptown Grill and Flamingo Grill and replacing them with Margaritaville was the best move NCL could make. Great food and atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMQueenie Posted May 22, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I was sad to see that Uptown Grill is gone. We loved it for breakfast and thought the burgers were great. Nice and quiet spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdsted Posted May 22, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Another M-ville fan here. It is open for bfast at no charge on BA, with a subset of buffet food. Nice spot when the weather's good. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Cruisers Posted May 22, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I Liked margaritaville on the Breakaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaBaci4 Posted May 23, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I sailed the Breakaway last month, and I never saw more than one table occupied in Margartaville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolaid33 Posted May 23, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Any body know how the UBP would work in Margaritaville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Dreaming Posted May 23, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Any body know how the UBP would work in Margaritaville You order a beverage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted May 23, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I sailed the Breakaway last month, and I never saw more than one table occupied in Margartaville. I was on the Breakaway 3 months ago and no matter how many times I was near the Margartaville restaurant I too never saw more than one table occupied . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parasailor Posted May 23, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Thanks everyone! I note that NCL told me they had no menu for it. They also told me the free ferry to St. George was not starting yet, even though news reports showed it had. I don't expect them to know everything off the top of their heads, but I have often been surprised by their taking time to research something and still giving wrong information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted May 23, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I sailed the Breakaway last month, and I never saw more than one table occupied in Margartaville. We sailed her last month as well and I would agree, but we did hit really bad weather. The only time we chose to eat there was breakfast. In my opinion, it was awful. Of course this was free breakfast and not a charge for lunch. The location is a bit hard to find but very private with a wonderful view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kattus Posted May 23, 2017 #15 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Was never open when we sailed a few weeks ago, even on days when we had good weather. On embarkation day, Haven guests get free lunch there. Nothing. DH and I had a running joke all week about getting nachos or a habanero margarita, which never happened 🤐 Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmcue Posted May 23, 2017 #16 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Does it have a bar or just tables. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esm54687 Posted May 23, 2017 #17 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Does it have a bar or just tables. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Same basic footprint as Uptown..... small bar bit mostly tables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidybabe Posted May 23, 2017 #18 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Can anyone tell me what the breakfast is like there? Couldn't find breakfast menu anyplace, sit down or small buffet? Smoked salmon? Thanks Safe saililng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dajbman22 Posted May 23, 2017 #19 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Can anyone tell me what the breakfast is like there? Couldn't find breakfast menu anyplace, sit down or small buffet? Smoked salmon?Thanks Safe saililng All reviews I read say it is a small buffet of the basics (eggs, pancakes, cold items), no waiter service/menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parasailor Posted May 23, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Can anyone tell me what the breakfast is like there? Couldn't find breakfast menu anyplace, sit down or small buffet? Smoked salmon?Thanks Safe saililng I did not see smoked salmon at breakfast anywhere on Breakaway last September or Gem in February. Perhaps a budget cut victim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidybabe Posted May 23, 2017 #21 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I did not see smoked salmon at breakfast anywhere on Breakaway last September or Gem in February. Perhaps a budget cut victim? Yes, no longer at the buffet, but still on the MDR breakfast menus. Safe sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizfish Posted May 23, 2017 #22 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Yes, no longer at the buffet, but still on the MDR breakfast menus.Safe sailing They have it on Breakaway at the buffet, but you have to ask for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkelly8646 Posted May 25, 2017 #23 Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) Was on the Breakaway last December. Margaritaville has @12 chair bar and UBP is accepted. Bartender Noni was fabulous! Sent from my iPhone Edited May 25, 2017 by jkelly8646 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted May 25, 2017 #24 Share Posted May 25, 2017 If you have found buffet lunch medicore, consider looking at MDR lunch menu as it is usually quite good. I just can't bring myself to pay a la carte for nachos, burgers, fries, tacos on a ship and have always found the MDR lunches to be much better than the buffet. Not sure about "atmosphere" on the Away's, but on the Escape Margaritaville has no real atmosphere. The jogging track cuts through it and there's no live entertainment. Breakfast on the Escape just was using the space of M'ville, not an M'ville breakfast menu (that existed shortly when the restaurant debuted) and had an omelette line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parasailor Posted May 26, 2017 Author #25 Share Posted May 26, 2017 If you have found buffet lunch medicore, consider looking at MDR lunch menu as it is usually quite good. I just can't bring myself to pay a la carte for nachos, burgers, fries, tacos on a ship and have always found the MDR lunches to be much better than the buffet. Not sure about "atmosphere" on the Away's, but on the Escape Margaritaville has no real atmosphere. The jogging track cuts through it and there's no live entertainment. Breakfast on the Escape just was using the space of M'ville, not an M'ville breakfast menu (that existed shortly when the restaurant debuted) and had an omelette line. Thanks. I agree that paying $7 for a burger for lunch on a cruise sounds like the nickel and diming that annoys so many people. I have been in the MDRs for lunch on Breakaway--I was happy to avoid the buffet crowds, and the food was better, but in warm weather if we are already on the pool deck, we may not decide not to just deal with the buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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