MixerDave Posted March 19, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Is the seafood tower an extra charge in addition to the $30 cover charge? Also I am aware you order at a counter and the food is delivered to your table. Can you order additional items? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted March 19, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Nope. We had 2 appetizers each. I believe our waitress said we could order all we wanted for the basic cover charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted March 19, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 19, 2018 The seafood tower is included in the cover charge. We've never ordered at the counter and have never seen anyone ordering that way on Silhouette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted March 19, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 19, 2018 We didn't order at the counter either. Just sat down and were waited on by a delightful young lady from Ukraine. Is Silly the only S class ship with "The Porch"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagoffee Posted March 19, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 19, 2018 The Reflection also has the Porch and it is table service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanBound Posted March 19, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Everything I've read says there is an upcharge for the seafood tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted March 19, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 19, 2018 The charge for the Porch is $30 pp. The times we ate there we were in a Royal Suite so free dining. We had the sea food tower twice and were not charged additional. The one time we ordered the dry aged steak in Tuscan, when in a Royal Suite, we were charged for the steak even though there was no charge for dining in Tuscan. I'm sure if there was an upcharge for the sea food tower we would have been charged. I've never seen an additional charge on the menu either. If in doubt, ask before ordering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchdiva Posted March 19, 2018 #8 Share Posted March 19, 2018 No additional charge for the seafood tower....you pay the $30 per person cover charge and that’s all. We’ve made it a point to eat at the Porch at least twice per cruise and love it (Reflection). Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeMates Posted March 20, 2018 #9 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Not familiar with the Porch.....we have dining package and may try it. Can you give me an idea of what food is on the menu and where it's located on the Reflection. Maybe describe the seafood tower a little. Husband not crazy about fish but I am so would love to hear a few details. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted March 20, 2018 #10 Share Posted March 20, 2018 It is mostly seafood, but there was at least one chicken dish. Some appetizers were not seafood based, but I don't remember what. I believe you can google a menu. On Silly it is on the lawn club deck forward of the actual lawn. Kind of around the corner from the Lawn Club Grill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchdiva Posted March 20, 2018 #11 Share Posted March 20, 2018 On Reflection the Porch is located near/next to Lawn Club Grill. It is a calm relaxing place with great food. The Seafood tower has ceviche, shrimp, lobster, scallops, mussels. Outstanding!! The grilled branzino entree is delicious. You can check the menu online at the Celebrity website. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted March 20, 2018 #12 Share Posted March 20, 2018 This is the menu I found on-line. The Porch Menu Starters Jumbo Prawn Cocktail horseradish gin sauce Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos red cabbage, chili, cotija Chicken Wings Asian sesame, BBQ or buffalo Charcuterie Board selection of Mediterranean cold cuts & olives **Fresh Crudite assorted dips Raw Tuna Tartare* shiso lime ginger Citrus Red Snapper Ceviche* jicama, red onion, mango Hamachi Crudo* yuzu, white soy, tangerine Steak Tartare* quail egg, watercress, truffle Soups & Salads Lobster Bisque chives, brioche Sweet Corn Soup chorizo, peppers, espelette **Romaine & Avocado Salad preserved tomato, ranch dressing Seafood Tower* Jumbo Prawns Chilled Lobster Tail Scallops Mussels & Seafood Salad Entreés Classic Lobster Roll salt, vinegar chips, brioche Steamed Mussels* cream, white wine, baguette Grilled Banzino sauce vierge, arugula salad The Porch Burger* avocado, chipotle mayonnaise, crispy shallots, chips Half Roasted Cornish Hen salsa verde, baby vegetables, fingerling potatoes **Polenta Cake mediterranean vegetables, tomato sauce **Vegetarian $25.00 per guest cover charge The Charcuterie Board selection of Mediterranean cold cuts & olives was very good and my DH loved the lobster bisque. We weren't that impressed with the seafood tower. We did enjoy having lunch up there on a gorgeous day. Charcuterie Board: Seafood "Tower": Bread and Olive Oil were superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Rolfo Posted March 20, 2018 #13 Share Posted March 20, 2018 $30 for the porch? I remember in 2012 it was like $5 a piece? The menu must have changed then... too bad the celebrity upcharges for the non-included restaurants are getting out of control, with $50(!) for Murano? What's up with that? EDIT: before getting people saying it's not that much for the service and how you have to pay much more for the same in a land-based restaurant and yaddayaddayadda ( :)), what would be the limit you'd pay onboard for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise47 Posted March 20, 2018 #14 Share Posted March 20, 2018 vtcruising thanks for the photo of the menu and meal.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted March 20, 2018 #15 Share Posted March 20, 2018 On the posted menu in this thread there is an asterisk next to the Seafood Tower. In the list below it there is no explanation it. I thought that there used to be an extra charge for the tower in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirlatHeart Posted March 20, 2018 #16 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Is The Porch just open for lunch, and do the offer specials on cover charge if slow? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted March 20, 2018 #17 Share Posted March 20, 2018 The Porch is for dinner as well. Same price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted March 20, 2018 #18 Share Posted March 20, 2018 On the posted menu in this thread there is an asterisk next to the Seafood Tower. In the list below it there is no explanation it. I thought that there used to be an extra charge for the tower in the past. The asterisk is also next to the tuna tartare, burger, steak tartare, mussels so maybe it was supposed to be the raw or undercooked food warning and they forgot to place it at the bottom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted March 20, 2018 #19 Share Posted March 20, 2018 The asterisk is also next to the tuna tartare, burger, steak tartare, mussels so maybe it was supposed to be the raw or undercooked food warning and they forgot to place it at the bottom? I'm guessing you're probably correct, that didn't occur to me. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyKnits Posted March 20, 2018 #20 Share Posted March 20, 2018 $30 for the porch? I remember in 2012 it was like $5 a piece? The menu must have changed then... too bad the celebrity upcharges for the non-included restaurants are getting out of control, with $50(!) for Murano? What's up with that? EDIT: before getting people saying it's not that much for the service and how you have to pay much more for the same in a land-based restaurant and yaddayaddayadda ( :)), what would be the limit you'd pay onboard for this? I think when it was $5 it was a sandwich/panini menu. I thought it was a lot of $ too, but after trying it for the first time its one of my favorite lunch spots on the ship. It helps when you have OBC to burn too - then it's like $30, whatever...and maybe that's what they're counting on. Generally I agree with you though, that the prices for specialties are way high. You've already paid to eat a meal somewhere on the ship, this is meant to be an upcharge, not pay the same as you would for a meal on land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covepointcruiser Posted March 20, 2018 #21 Share Posted March 20, 2018 We loved the Porch on the Reflection. Everything on the menu is included in the $30 cover charge. You can also exclude some of the seafood on the tower and ask for extras of what you like, i.e. shrimp and lobster tails. We also enjoyed the white sangria served there. We even asked for the sangria when we ate next door at the Lawn Grill. The Porch has great atmosphere and the wait staff is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxobb Posted March 22, 2018 #22 Share Posted March 22, 2018 The Porch is for dinner as well. Same price. Just wanted to be sure I understand. Is the Porch open for dinner every night? Have never tried it and since we have the 4 night package, it would be nice to try something new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn Posted March 22, 2018 #23 Share Posted March 22, 2018 We went twice to the Porch on our Silhouette cruise. It is $30 p/p and was open for lunch and dinner from what I can recall. The seafood tower was included in the price. We thought the it was well worth the money. Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtcruising Posted March 22, 2018 #24 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Just wanted to be sure I understand. Is the Porch open for dinner every night? Have never tried it and since we have the 4 night package, it would be nice to try something new! On the Reflection in September it was open from 12-3 for lunch and 6-10 PM for dinner every night (I just looked at my copies of the dailies). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vickykay Posted March 22, 2018 #25 Share Posted March 22, 2018 We also enjoyed the Porch last Nov on the Silhouette. No charge for the seafood tower. The snapper cervichie was terrific! Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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