LUNCH IN SOLARIUM BISTRO

[metsmom]

Just wondering if lunch is served in the Solarium Bistro on Embarkation Day?  I checked cruise planner and only times available for dinner were too late for us. I saw you don't need reservations for lunch and wondered if they would be open after we boarded the ship the first day or only open certain days at lunch time. Thanks for any help!

[Ourusualbeach]

Yes the Solarium bistro is open for lunch on day 1 

[molly361]

Yes they are open. No reservations needed

[zdad59]

A great way to avoid the Windjammer.    That and Park Cafe.   

[blueridgemama]

When can you make reservations for dinner in the Solarium Bistro? My cruise is on Symphony in September. I have been able to make reservations for MTD but I don't see the Bistro.

[Ourusualbeach]

10 minutes ago, blueridgemama said:

When can you make reservations for dinner in the Solarium Bistro? My cruise is on Symphony in September. I have been able to make reservations for MTD but I don't see the Bistro.

Timing varies. 

[37645]

I have never been on a cruise hat had the Solarium Bistro. Do they have a good amount of options for vegetarians? Thanks 

[Merion_Mom]

8 minutes ago, 37645 said:

I have never been on a cruise hat had the Solarium Bistro. Do they have a good amount of options for vegetarians? Thanks 

 

Yes!  I have gazpacho every time.  Lots of non-meat options in the SB.

[mets123]

It's like a mini Windjammer. Very subdued and not many children.

[KmomChicago]

Was my personal favorite on Oasis.  I am getting old and just can't tolerate a heavy and junky diet anymore, which is of course a problem on cruises.  Bistro had everything I liked:

 

Tiny buffet - salad - appetizer area full of international, very flavorful, veggie-based dishes

Little serving line with entrees, more sides, and desserts

Nice setting - only a few tables but they were rarely all full

Little beverage station with coffee and flavored waters

No reservations needed for breakfast or lunch, no upcharge

Not a particularly popular venue so nowhere near as overwhelming as Windjammer (which we also loved anyway)

View of the ocean.  Also, view of people in swimsuits in the Solarium, if you like that sort of thing. More the ocean for me.

Our cabin (inside guarantee) ended up being Deck 10 forward right next to the elevators and stairs, so a quick ride or jog up.

[nat9511]

I was on the Symphony in January.  We did not make dinner reservation for the Solarium Bistro.  We like to eat early and just showed up every night between 5:30 and 6:00.  We were seated every time.

[37645]

 
Yes!  I have gazpacho every time.  Lots of non-meat options in the SB.

Thanks. Not sure my family member that is vegetarian would like gazpacho but we can always take a peek at SB to see what type of entrees they have and go to the windjammer if none of them sound appealing. :)


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[SuiteLady]

Love eating breakfast and lunch in the Solarium!  That is where I head on embarkation day!  I am so over the crowded Windjammer....lol.

[HBE4]

Every time we've eaten in the Solarium Bistro, we did make reservations just to be on the safe side. Usually 7:00-7:30-ish. But the place was never full and it seemed like many people would just walk in & be seated without reservations.

 

Obviously, if you are traveling with a large group, I'd recommend reservations as the Bistro is not large.

[zdad59]

On Allure, the Solarium Bistro becomes Samba Grille for dinner.    It’s an upcharge restaurant...a Brazilian Steakhouse. 

[matj2000]

I had lunch at SB on the Oasis back in Nov.

 

Probably the worst selection of food I have ever seen on a cruise.

 

I would not recommend it to anyone....

[little britain]

Solarium on Symphony was superb. Excellent selection... the bocconcini followed by the moussaka... delicious!

Great decor too.

[cruisegirl1]

SB on Symphony  looks beautiful!  Thanks for  the  photo.

M. 

[bhsolo]

Thank you for this very helpful information! Super happy to hear it's open on embarkation day as well as for breakfast and lunch. This is my type of food.

[lovelife]

5 hours ago, little britain said:

Solarium on Symphony was superb. Excellent selection... the bocconcini followed by the moussaka... delicious!

Great decor too.

 

My family ate at that big table a couple times in November.  LOVE that Solarium Bistro....and the entire ship!