Elaine515 Posted July 23, 2019 #1 Share Posted July 23, 2019 First time in a Suite (Junior) on Royal and interested in trying the Coastal Kitchen. I know it is only available to us lowly JS'ers for dinner on a "if available" basis. My questions... ...Is this something we try to reserve ahead of time or upon embarkation? ...Should we try for reservations each morning, hoping for cancellations? ...Should we just show up to the CK and hope for the best? UGH! First world problems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted July 23, 2019 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2019 You have to wait and book on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 23, 2019 #3 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Stop by as soon as you board and see what's available. You may have to knock, but door is usually open early on boarding day since no one has keys yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandgeezer Posted July 23, 2019 #4 Share Posted July 23, 2019 If you don’t mind eating earlier, you shouldn’t have a problem getting a table in the Coastal Kitchen. Last October we were on the Allure, for fourteen days, and never had a problem getting a table. We got there shortly after 6pm and we when left, before 7pm, there were still many tables available. There were a lot fewer tables on lobster night though. You might have a problem getting a reservation for “prime time” dining. Some nights, after dinner, we would sit in the suite lounge for a drink, and about 7:30, and it looked pretty full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac66 Posted July 24, 2019 #5 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Once you book for the first night, stop by the desk after dinner and book for the next day before leaving. We never had a problem getting a reservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted July 24, 2019 #6 Share Posted July 24, 2019 19 hours ago, grandgeezer said: If you don’t mind eating earlier, you shouldn’t have a problem getting a table in the Coastal Kitchen. Last October we were on the Allure, for fourteen days, and never had a problem getting a table. We got there shortly after 6pm and we when left, before 7pm, there were still many tables available. There were a lot fewer tables on lobster night though. You might have a problem getting a reservation for “prime time” dining. Some nights, after dinner, we would sit in the suite lounge for a drink, and about 7:30, and it looked pretty full. Agree, be ready to be flexible with eating times available and go to CK 1st day. But though rare at peak travel/Holidays or when many upper tier are traveling a few CC Members in Jr Siites reported they didnt get use CK at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted July 24, 2019 #7 Share Posted July 24, 2019 And don't worry if you can't make reservations at CK....there are soooo many nice dining venues on the ship, more than you can do in seven nights. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 24, 2019 #8 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Past performance is not a predictor of future results. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMacP Posted July 25, 2019 #9 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I agree with Island Lady..lots of other choices.......I enjoyed the CK setting on Harmony, but the food was just average. We only ate there a couple times on a B2B cruise (14 days). Buy the 3 night dining package....and think of the money your saving by not booking a grand suite (or higher). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted July 25, 2019 #10 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I ate in the CK on Oasis and was not impressed. I had two nights booked but I did not go the 2nd night as we just didn’t like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 25, 2019 #11 Share Posted July 25, 2019 On 7/24/2019 at 4:00 PM, Merion_Mom said: Past performance is not a predictor of future results. Probably getting worse😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 25, 2019 #12 Share Posted July 25, 2019 On 7/24/2019 at 3:00 PM, Merion_Mom said: Past performance is not a predictor of future results. Especially with Royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPP777 Posted July 25, 2019 #13 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Can non suite guests pay a fee to get in CK? Or is just strictly for suite guests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 25, 2019 #14 Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, FPP777 said: Can non suite guests pay a fee to get in CK? Or is just strictly for suite guests? Nope, strictly for suite guests and Pinnacle level C&A members. Guests of these groups are sometimes allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPP777 Posted July 25, 2019 #15 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Thanks Bob. We are in a suite next time but may have a non suite couple with us. Too bad for them on that night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 25, 2019 #16 Share Posted July 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, FPP777 said: Thanks Bob. We are in a suite next time but may have a non suite couple with us. Too bad for them on that night Ask the host/hostess/concierge. Your friends may be able to join you for dinner one or two nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STANMELB Posted July 26, 2019 #17 Share Posted July 26, 2019 28 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: Ask the host/hostess/concierge. Your friends may be able to join you for dinner one or two nights. Presently on the Allure. Pinnacles and Suite guests can bring guests one night for dinner in the Coastal Kitchen. Some of the parents sailing in suites have their older children sailing in regular cabins. Their children are able to join them for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day at the Coastal Kitchen. These children also have full access to the Suite Lounge everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 26, 2019 #18 Share Posted July 26, 2019 16 minutes ago, STANMELB said: ... Some of the parents sailing in suites have their older children sailing in regular cabins. Their children are able to join them for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day at the Coastal Kitchen. These children also have full access to the Suite Lounge everyday. Are the extra guests making CK crowded for breakfast and lunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STANMELB Posted July 26, 2019 #19 Share Posted July 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: Are the extra guests making CK crowded for breakfast and lunch? They did not pay to be there. Does not matter if it was busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 26, 2019 #20 Share Posted July 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, STANMELB said: They did not pay to be there. Does not matter if it was busy. It would matter if all the tables were in use when other suite guests wanted to eat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 26, 2019 #21 Share Posted July 26, 2019 I've never seen CK busy for lunch or breakfast, even on the President's Cruise. Some days it's a total ghost town I've seen officers and managers there all the time at lunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted July 26, 2019 #22 Share Posted July 26, 2019 I have seen CK crowded a few times for lunch had to wait a little while for a table , also found it very noisy , but great view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryL31 Posted July 26, 2019 #23 Share Posted July 26, 2019 We are in a JS (Emerald) and traveling with our friends who are in a Grand Suite (Diamond Plus). We won't have a problem eating together, I hope. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted July 26, 2019 #24 Share Posted July 26, 2019 28 minutes ago, MaryL31 said: We are in a JS (Emerald) and traveling with our friends who are in a Grand Suite (Diamond Plus). We won't have a problem eating together, I hope. Thoughts? Your friend in GS should be able to make reservations for your group via concierge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryL31 Posted July 26, 2019 #25 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Thanks for the reply, George! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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