Cagney's dining

[georgiacat]

We will be sailing POA in May.  I made a reservation for Cagney's dining.  I see that it is a la carte.  How does that work if we have a specialty dining credit (with our cruise, not a dining package)?  Do we get a voucher with a certain amount of money to spend?  or are we limited to a special menu to order from?

Thanks for your help.

[acct1975]

Generally with specialty dining credits you get 1 app, 1 entrée, and 1 dessert. There might also be 1 soup or salad but my memory is fuzzy on that. Basically you can get a complete meal.

 

[jdc987]

2 minutes ago, acct1975 said:

Generally with specialty dining credits you get 1 app, 1 entrée, and 1 dessert. There might also be 1 soup or salad but my memory is fuzzy on that. Basically you can get a complete meal.

 

Just there, I had crab cakes, lobster bisque,  8 oz filet mignon, baked, vegetables and 7 layer cake(which you can take back to room) with the credit.

[acct1975]

But do take into consideration there are a few items on the menu, very few, that have a "dining supplement" charge. These items will cost you a fee. For Cagney's that would be the Porterhouse and the Surf & Turf. Also specialty coffees like cappuccino will be an extra expense if you don't have the premium beverage package but you can use your beverage package in the restaurant.   

[mking8288]

1 hour ago, jdc987 said:

Just there ... 7 layer cake(which you can take back to room) with the credit.

That's good to hear - how recent was this and just to be clear, POA ??  We're in Cagney's about 3 weeks ago and the Getaway waiter was instructed otherwise, no takeout of the dessert, which we've had done often on previous sailings - last September, our waiter escorted us to the AFT elevator and was going to help deliver it to our stateroom ... our cash tipping must've been really flipped things around then.  

 

Wasn't going to ask for the asst. manager or hostess to come over to explain or call the GM's secretarial assistant to "straighten" matters out ... Of course, these minor matters - YMMV, always.

 

As to OP's question, basically limited to 1-1-1 plus choice of 1 from the dessert menu, regular/decaf coffee or tea is complimentary, upcharge for Starbucks or specialty coffees (use those non-refundable OBC ...)   Porterhouse has a $20 upcharge, Surf & Turf (or add a [frozen] lobster tail) for $25 and the Bone-In Tomahawk for $30 extra / upcharge with the dining package. Surcharge for the Crab Cake was dropped - these prices were the current ones last month (Jan 2023) on the Getaway. 

 

... I'm waiting for NCL to come around with "market pricing" next, ask your friendly waiter on the upcharge amount for the current cruise, LOL.  Just kidding & joking, but - I used to help manage F&B decades ago, on the side - never say "never".   

 

Edited February 14, 2023 by mking8288

[zqvol]

1 hour ago, mking8288 said:

That's good to hear - how recent was this and just to be clear, POA ??  We're in Cagney's about 3 weeks ago and the Getaway waiter was instructed otherwise, no takeout of the dessert, which we've had done often on previous sailings - last September, our waiter escorted us to the AFT elevator and was going to help deliver it to our stateroom ... our cash tipping must've been really flipped things around then.  

 

Wasn't going to ask for the asst. manager or hostess to come over to explain or call the GM's secretarial assistant to "straighten" matters out ... Of course, these minor matters - YMMV, always.

 

As to OP's question, basically limited to 1-1-1 plus choice of 1 from the dessert menu, regular/decaf coffee or tea is complimentary, upcharge for Starbucks or specialty coffees (use those non-refundable OBC ...)   Porterhouse has a $20 upcharge, Surf & Turf (or add a [frozen] lobster tail) for $25 and the Bone-In Tomahawk for $30 extra / upcharge with the dining package. Surcharge for the Crab Cake was dropped - these prices were the current ones last month (Jan 2023) on the Getaway. 

 

... I'm waiting for NCL to come around with "market pricing" next, ask your friendly waiter on the upcharge amount for the current cruise, LOL.  Just kidding & joking, but - I used to help manage F&B decades ago, on the side - never say "never".   

 

That is the old menu. Tomahawk is no longer offered, along with some other minor differences. 

[georgiacat]

Thank you all for the information.  Our first time on NCL; I just want to be prepared.

[cementhands]

9 minutes ago, georgiacat said:

Thank you all for the information.  Our first time on NCL; I just want to be prepared.

Just off getaway and ate at Cagney twice, shrimp cocktail, salad wedge and excellent ribeye steak! Cheesecake excellent. All included in package.
Tried Moderno and walking out no charge inedible food!

Tried le bestro was Le Let Down, tried La Cucina and adequate, ocean blue not good!
But we’re from New England and used to great seafood and Boston great Italian food too! Next time more Cagney spaced out over cruise, incredible ribeye.

[phillygwm]

2 hours ago, mking8288 said:

That's good to hear - how recent was this and just to be clear, POA ??  We're in Cagney's about 3 weeks ago and the Getaway waiter was instructed otherwise, no takeout of the dessert, which we've had done often on previous sailings - last September, our waiter escorted us to the AFT elevator and was going to help deliver it to our stateroom ... our cash tipping must've been really flipped things around then.  

 

Wasn't going to ask for the asst. manager or hostess to come over to explain or call the GM's secretarial assistant to "straighten" matters out ... Of course, these minor matters - YMMV, always.

It shouldn't but it often depends on the staff and management on a given ship.  I was on the Joy in October.  On our last night, my friend was ill and didn't want to go down to the restaurant.  Not only were we able to get Cagney's to prepare his meal to go, they actually carried it up to his cabin.  I can't imagine that happens super frequently but when a restaurant accommodates it certainly leaves a lasting impression.