Krazcruiser Posted May 15, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I've been on 12 cruises and I've never experienced the MDR for breakfast, so do they seet your family with other guest,thanks Sent from my SM-N950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR Patriot Posted May 15, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 15, 2018 They will ask what your preference is. We have always chose to dine with others, but it just 2 of us. Sent from my FRD-L04 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottacruises Posted May 15, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Make sure everyone arrives at the same time and goes in together. You can eat alone or with a group, they will ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty dingo Posted May 15, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 15, 2018 We typically get tables for two at breakfast in the MDR. If you go early enough, it is not crowded at all, like it is at dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted May 15, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 15, 2018 MDR for breakfast is very relaxed and easy to chose as others have said if you wish to eat alone or join a group. They tend to put the groups at the tables that have a view out the windows and the smaller tables of 2/4 toward the inside, if that factors into your decision. You can even request a favorite server. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanaire Posted May 15, 2018 #6 Share Posted May 15, 2018 We choose to eat breakfast in the MDR every morning during our cruises. The food and atmosphere is much better. And it's the only place where you can get pineapple juice. Sent from my LG-LS993 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Joe Posted May 15, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 15, 2018 MDR for breakfast is good if you have the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruziJenn Posted May 15, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I've been on 12 cruises and I've never experienced the MDR for breakfast, so do they seet your family with other guest,thanks Sent from my SM-N950U using Forums mobile app So you've been missing out! We especially love sea day brunch in the MDR. As for seating they are always very accommodating to our requests. I'm sure that you won't have any problem getting what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted May 15, 2018 #9 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Your preference who you sit with we like to sit with others and usually have nice conversations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTBCruiser Posted May 15, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Always enjoy RCI breakfast in MDR so looking forward to doing the same on Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted May 15, 2018 #11 Share Posted May 15, 2018 We've done both. We don't ask one way or the other, just go with the flow Sent from my SM-G930P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Joe Posted May 15, 2018 #12 Share Posted May 15, 2018 We've done both. We don't ask one way or the other' date=' just go with the flow[/quote'] Exactly this, just go with the flow. On our last cruise the Ruby Princess they just asked how many, and then took you to a table. Although we sat a big table, we all did not eat at the same time. In fact, when we sat down within two mins a couple was getting up to leave. This was something I could not resist, "Do we smell or something is that why you guys are leaving?" They lady was like :o:o"no I swear, it is we are done eating and need to get to our excursion." I was like I am just kidding, and we all laughed about it. In fact, we ran into the same couple that night, and the husband walked up behind us (we did not see him, and or did not realize it was the same couple from breakfast) and says to his wife "Do you smell that? My god that smell is awful!". That is when we realized it was them, I was like touché my friend, and we laughed again about it, fun times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyPiglet Posted May 15, 2018 #13 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Dw and I usually do YTD for two people, but we have always been seated at a table for two, without others at the MDR breakfasts and brunches. The only exception was the Green Eggs and Ham breakfast where we were seated with another family, but being a special event, it is a bit different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappySails4U Posted May 15, 2018 #14 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I've been on 12 cruises and I've never experienced the MDR for breakfast, so do they seet your family with other guest,thanks Sent from my SM-N950U using Forums mobile app Our first breakfast in the MDR we were seated with 2 other couples cruising together and they were almost finished eating. It was very awkward as my DH and I waited for our food to arrive. After that experience we always request a table just for 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR Patriot Posted May 15, 2018 #15 Share Posted May 15, 2018 In my opinion, the Sea Day Brunch, is the best food available that is included without an up charge. I haven't tried the port day MDR breakfast. We usually hit up The Blue Iguana for awesome breakfast burritos. Sent from my FRD-L04 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted May 15, 2018 #16 Share Posted May 15, 2018 We prefer being served in the MDR, rather than standing in buffet lines, while your food gets cold! You can get just about anything in the MDR that you can get in the buffet, but no waiting for the syrup or trying to find jelly or butter...it will all be on your table, waiting for YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxydu Posted May 15, 2018 #17 Share Posted May 15, 2018 We just returned from an 8 day adventure on the Conquest where we ate breakfast every morning. The menu is different with sea day brunch menu vs. the regular menu. Both are excellent. The food is always hot and prepared to your specifications. It's always our favorite meal time. If you're in a rush, request a table for 2. If you sit with others they wait till the table is full before taking your order which adds time. Enjoy the relaxation....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacruise804 Posted May 16, 2018 #18 Share Posted May 16, 2018 On our Pride cruise earlier this year we did the sea day brunch twice, but never the breakfast (felt service/atmosphere was lacking) and had table for two both times, but would have gladly shared a table with others. I don't think there was much of a line, so parties were seated by themselves. Pride also seems set-up for smaller tables. Embarkation dinner and afternoon tea were the only times we shared a table. Our first breakfast in the MDR we were seated with 2 other couples cruising together and they were almost finished eating. It was very awkward as my DH and I waited for our food to arrive. After that experience we always request a table just for 2. That does sound awkward. I think we've waited before for a table to be filled, but never seated with other diners who were partway through their meal:o We prefer being served in the MDR, rather than standing in buffet lines, while your food gets cold! You can get just about anything in the MDR that you can get in the buffet, but no waiting for the syrup or trying to find jelly or butter...it will all be on your table, waiting for YOU! We still enjoy leisurely breakfasts at lido, just making several trips so each plate is fresh/hot when we sit with it (less waste this way too, since we can decide after each "course" if we really want more. I have had things missing from MDR tables before, and it can be a long wait to get it corrected. We used to prefer MDR over buffet (and will try it again on our next cruise), but are also discovering ways to make lido work for us when MDR doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rala Posted May 16, 2018 #19 Share Posted May 16, 2018 We prefer being served in the MDR, rather than standing in buffet lines, while your food gets cold! You can get just about anything in the MDR that you can get in the buffet, but no waiting for the syrup or trying to find jelly or butter...it will all be on your table, waiting for YOU! The syrup is NOT on the table. Neither is ketchup or hot sauce. If the waiter forgets something, you have to wait for him to go and get it. We have been forgotten more than once by the juice and/or pastries servers. In the WJ, you have access to all the above mentioned and it only takes a few seconds to go and get what you want/need. Both venues (MDR and WJ) have advantages and disadvantages. One is not necessarily better than the other. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted May 16, 2018 #20 Share Posted May 16, 2018 The syrup is NOT on the table. Neither is ketchup or hot sauce. If the waiter forgets something, you have to wait for him to go and get it. We have been forgotten more than once by the juice and/or pastries servers. In the WJ, you have access to all the above mentioned and it only takes a few seconds to go and get what you want/need. Both venues (MDR and WJ) have advantages and disadvantages. One is not necessarily better than the other. :) Unless you are working mom who spends all her time at home getting up and down to cook, serve and clean for people. The LAST thing I want to do on vacation is wait in a buffet line for food, then have to grab a drink, find a table and get everyone in one place, and heaven for bid, get up and down for refills etc. Lido has ZERO benefits for me and I do not eat breakfast there unless forced by an early shore excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCcruiser123 Posted May 16, 2018 #21 Share Posted May 16, 2018 We always sit with others at breakfast and have all been seated at about the same time. We've met some great people at our breakfast tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazcruiser Posted May 17, 2018 Author #22 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Oh yeah, I forgot to ask, what's the acceptable attire, is flip flops and tshirts acceptable Sent from my SM-N950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyPiglet Posted May 17, 2018 #23 Share Posted May 17, 2018 In my opinion, the Sea Day Brunch, is the best food available that is included without an up charge.I haven't tried the port day MDR breakfast. We usually hit up The Blue Iguana for awesome breakfast burritos. Sent from my FRD-L04 using Forums mobile app I agree about the Sea Day Brunch. The salmon is a perfect breakfast! Oh yeah, I forgot to ask, what's the acceptable attire, is flip flops and tshirts acceptable Sent from my SM-N950U using Forums mobile app I have never worried about it enough to inquire, so others can correct me if I am wrong, but I think it is pretty much the same is the MDR on non-elegant nights. The breakfast feels more laid back anyway. Love it or hate it, dress code "enforcement" doesn't seem to be a big priority to Carnival, so I wouldn't worry too much :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skridge Posted May 17, 2018 #24 Share Posted May 17, 2018 I eat almost every breakfast in the MDR. Most of the time it is just me and they seat me by myself. When I go in with my family I have never been put with other people. I am pretty sure you can ask for your own table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towel Critter Posted May 17, 2018 #25 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Much prefer the buffet on Lido for breakfast. The last thing I want to do on vacation is sit and wait to be served, then watch my food get cold while my server is retrieving something from the galley that he/she forgot to bring. Besides, often on a cruise there isn't time for an hour to an hour and half breakfast. If I need a refill, I simply get up and get it, as opposed to waiting fifteen minutes for my server to do it for me. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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