KCfromMontana Posted July 7, 2023 #1 Share Posted July 7, 2023 It’s been awhile since I cruised last. On Disney cruises in past, if we were stuck ordering between 2 entrees if both sounded very good or you wanted to try 2 different appetizers, no problem - servers would bring you both! Got to try a lot of food I never would have had the chance to because if this. We could also mix and match entrees and their sides to our preference and liking or order an additional side. Can you do the same in the complimentary main dining rooms on NCL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrickles1 Posted July 7, 2023 #2 Share Posted July 7, 2023 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted July 7, 2023 #3 Share Posted July 7, 2023 You can order as many items as you wish in the MDR’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYMama Posted July 7, 2023 #4 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Yes. There were often times that none of the entree options appealed to me, so I had multiple appetizers instead. They were more than happy to oblige any requests within reason. There are certain dishes where they may be unable to omit ingredients, but I would think that is the same with most mass dining options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted July 7, 2023 #5 Share Posted July 7, 2023 There were times when I'd order my main entree and want to taste a different one and would ask for a "small portion" of it. I really can't eat 2 whole entrees but I do like "tasting". So that's how I do it..........or you can ask for 2 or 3 "small portions" of 2 or 3 entrees or appetizers. etc....however you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quack2 Posted July 8, 2023 #6 Share Posted July 8, 2023 9 hours ago, KCfromMontana said: It’s been awhile since I cruised last. On Disney cruises in past, if we were stuck ordering between 2 entrees if both sounded very good or you wanted to try 2 different appetizers, no problem - servers would bring you both! Got to try a lot of food I never would have had the chance to because if this. We could also mix and match entrees and their sides to our preference and liking or order an additional side. Can you do the same in the complimentary main dining rooms on NCL? Oh, hell yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boltnut55 Posted July 8, 2023 #7 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Usually I do multiple appetizers and 1 entree or I'll ask for 2 small entrees because I know I can't eat it all. Other times, I'll get an entree that some of us want to try, so then we share it. And sometimes we order an extra entree w/o the sides 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGuffin3 Posted July 8, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Sounds great, being paleo, I will just order double of whatever protein is in the center of the plate, and tell them to skip all the sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_And_K_gocruising Posted July 8, 2023 #9 Share Posted July 8, 2023 I am really looking forward to trying some new foods, so I am hoping they can do small portions as I've always been a somewhat picky eater so didnt want to waste the money if I didnt like something. I also dont want to waste a full portion if I just dont like it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted July 8, 2023 #10 Share Posted July 8, 2023 I've also been known to order a plate of steamed veggies in the MDR to go with my entree. I try to do a big salad at lunch but know I need more veggies with dinner and this has never been a problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted July 8, 2023 #11 Share Posted July 8, 2023 14 minutes ago, D_And_K_gocruising said: I am really looking forward to trying some new foods, so I am hoping they can do small portions as I've always been a somewhat picky eater so didnt want to waste the money if I didnt like something. I also dont want to waste a full portion if I just dont like it.. What money, it’s all included in your fare. Cruise portions are much smaller than portions on land because they know people order more since in all included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_And_K_gocruising Posted July 8, 2023 #12 Share Posted July 8, 2023 12 minutes ago, mjkacmom said: What money, it’s all included in your fare. Cruise portions are much smaller than portions on land because they know people order more since in all included. I guess it wasn't clear I meant outside of the cruise world wasting money 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LoungerOnBalcony55 Posted July 8, 2023 #13 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Glad NCL is keeping this as is. Royal has an obnoxious new "clean your plate" policy that you can only order a second entre after finishing your first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted July 8, 2023 #14 Share Posted July 8, 2023 4 minutes ago, LoungerOnBalcony55 said: Glad NCL is keeping this as is. Royal has an obnoxious new "clean your plate" policy that you can only order a second entre after finishing your first. Yikes! What if you don't like it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted July 8, 2023 #15 Share Posted July 8, 2023 29 minutes ago, LoungerOnBalcony55 said: Glad NCL is keeping this as is. Royal has an obnoxious new "clean your plate" policy that you can only order a second entre after finishing your first. You can get your second entree when you done with your first. The One Bite policy just adds time, but the end result is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare laudergayle Posted July 8, 2023 #16 Share Posted July 8, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: You can get your second entree when you done with your first. The One Bite policy just adds time, but the end result is the same. If I am interpreting you correctly, this means I can take a few bites of entree #1 and proclaim I’m finished/done with it, then order a second entree? Clever. Edited July 8, 2023 by laudergayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted July 8, 2023 #17 Share Posted July 8, 2023 1 hour ago, D_And_K_gocruising said: I guess it wasn't clear I meant outside of the cruise world wasting money I did misinterpret, I’m the opposite of a picky eater and want to try everything (love small plates restaurants), but I don’t have a large appetite, so I enjoy smaller portions (and will split them with family members who also aren’t picky -but my 5 kids are in their 20’s and can eat). No waste from us! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGuffin3 Posted July 8, 2023 #18 Share Posted July 8, 2023 1 hour ago, LoungerOnBalcony55 said: "clean your plate" policy I can just see it now. Sorry maam, no cheesecake for you until you eat your vegetables. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobsterStalker Posted July 9, 2023 #19 Share Posted July 9, 2023 On 7/8/2023 at 4:00 PM, LoungerOnBalcony55 said: Glad NCL is keeping this as is. Royal has an obnoxious new "clean your plate" policy that you can only order a second entre after finishing your first. Though the obnoxious part is bang on , the clean your plate part is completely false ! On 7/8/2023 at 4:36 PM, laudergayle said: If I am interpreting you correctly, this means I can take a few bites of entree #1 and proclaim I’m finished/done with it, then order a second entree? Clever. You can order a second Entree at the same time as your first , they just wont bring it to you until you are "done" with the first . 1 bite or cleaned plate doesn't matter ! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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