bajathree Posted October 2, 2006 #1 Share Posted October 2, 2006 My DW and I are not into formal night and having to don the attire for such. Can you just dress in smart casual (slacks and long sleeve button down shirt) on formal nights if we eat at Chops and Portofino? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fblack Posted October 2, 2006 #2 Share Posted October 2, 2006 They strongly discourage it but probably will not kick you out. I suggest that men at least take a sports coat. Tie not needed. Be sure to tip in cash too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogCruiser Posted October 2, 2006 #3 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Actually, I believe the dress code for the specialty restaurants is smart casual regardless of the dress for main dining. They won't kick you out either way however - except if you are in shorts... And regarding tipping "in cash" the 20 dollar per person charge they put on your seacard is supposed to include tips...you can add extra if you like however either in cash or on the charge slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanner10 Posted October 2, 2006 #4 Share Posted October 2, 2006 We have dined in Portofino and Chops on formal nights on several cruises including on our Mariner cruise 9/17-9/24/06 two weeks ago. I also believe that recommended dress was smart casual. In any case, the attire has been anywhere from khakis and a polo shirt to a tux for men and slacks and a blouse to gowns for women. If you dress as you would at home for a special dinner out at a restaurant at home, or better, and you will feel you fit in comfortably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUinSeptember Posted October 2, 2006 #5 Share Posted October 2, 2006 we went on formal night to Portofinos. Most were not formal. I don't really remember ANYBODY in formal. Nice khakis and collared shirt are fine for men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuyReallyLow Posted October 2, 2006 #6 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Ditto the above. The dress code in the main dinning room does not apply to Chops or Portofinos. Smart Casual is the rule. On our last trip, we dined in the these restaurants the marjority of the nights - including formal nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 2, 2006 #7 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I was dressier than my hubby, but he was fine in a nice polo shirt and slacks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthCruiser Posted October 3, 2006 #8 Share Posted October 3, 2006 My DW and I are not into formal night and having to don the attire for such. Can you just dress in smart casual (slacks and long sleeve button down shirt) on formal nights if we eat at Chops and Portofino? I'm with you on this topic! If there is a specialty resturant available on formal nights we take advantage of it evey time! Smart casual is the rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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