Favorite Lunch Buffet Offerings

[H82seaUgo]

Especially on the Spirit class ships, what are you favorite foods other than the deli and Chinese?

 

I'm trying to explain the different offerings to family, but am forgetting most.

[momofzeke]

Well, shoot........I was going to say the Chinese station.

 

It's hard to remember what there is. The "Taste of Nations" station is usually good. Each day changes, and they have things like: Italian, Caribbean, Indian, French, Mexican, American and the Chocolate buffet.

 

The poolside grill is another good choice for lunch. Besides hamburgers and hot dogs, there are chicken strips, onion rings, fries, a few salads.

 

Not sure if the Spirit class ships have the Mongolian Grill station, but that is good. Tried it on the Valor and it was tasty.

[yearnin4cruisin]

Don't miss the fish sticks when they have them at the lunch buffet. They're just like mini fillets and absolutely delicious.

[silentz]

A double stuffed Reuban at the sandwich place. Also a hotdog on the Lido deck.

[campdaan]

The minute-steak that always takes 5 minutes, but is worth the wait

[Catrin]

I was craving a Grilled Cheese with Mustard on our last cruise.. and went right to the Deli... it was terrific!

 

I also love the onion rings!

 

Catrin

[rbrb1951]

we were on the Holiday in October and we are all trying to eat healthier but still enjoy our cruise so I would get a turkey sandwich from the deli and it was SO GOOD!!I just wished they would serve the guava juice all day I love that stuff.

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Ruth

[hockeyluver]

I love the eggplant,cheese and veggie dish. Im not sure what else is in it but yummm

[californiatripman]

Do they have this on the Spirit?

[momofzeke]

I also love the onion rings!

 

Love those!! :D They also have those YUMMY tortilla chips made with flour tortillas........SO good!

[shipty2]

I love the jerk chicken at lunch and the mexican food at the taste of nations buffet on mexican day.

[serene56]

Do they have this on the Spirit?

 

Nope and no wok fry station either. Now the fry station on the COnquest class between 11:30 and 2:30 was the best lunch offering for me ever.

 

its not the same as the chinese station

[stlrboo]

The "Taste of Nations" station is usually good. Each day changes, and they have things like: Italian, Caribbean, Indian, French, Mexican, American and the Chocolate buffet.

This is always my first stop, as they come up with some great ways to fry, broil, grill, saute, poach and baste fish...:p

Always something new and different...:D Never even made it to Fish & Chips on the Liberty last year..:eek:;)

[MadManOfBethesda]

Here's a little interesting anecdote: while you're here on the Carnival board having a fun little discussion about - - - you know - - - the actual foods that are served in the buffet, over on the HAL board they have a 16 page thread with over 300 posts arguing about - - - get this - - whether the buffet line should or should not have trays! I posted to it myself a few days ago, but now it is completely out of control, lol. Well, I guess that it beats arguing about tipping, fuel surcharges, or jeans in the dining room. :)

 

Here, check it out: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=880024

[stlrboo]

WOW! That's amazing.. A Reverend no less...:rolleyes::D

 

Maybe we should start our own thread about 'trays in the buffet'.. :eek:;) Or 'lack thereof'..

[valancy1]

Don't forget about salads--they have things like Orzo, ham & pineapple; potato; waldorf; they have a deli meat and cheese platter from which to sample; I really enjoy their fried chicken.

 

They always have some sort of meat at the carving station--pork tenderloin, roast beef, ham, etc.

 

I always say there is something for everyone on the Lido buffet.

 

Don't forget all the scrummy desserts they offer at lunchtime, too!

[63Corvette]

Not the bufet, but right next to it on the Destiny, was the New York Deli. I had several great sandwiches from that place during our cruise.

[NevadaHiRoller]

The very first thing I have to do before anything touches my stomach is get me a nice big Ruben.

[stlrboo]

DW LOVES the deli.. Me, I just 'suffer' with the Taste of Nations...:rolleyes::D

 

She Loves the Reuben as well... :)

[MrPete]

WOW! That's amazing.. A Reverend no less...:rolleyes::D

 

Maybe we should start our own thread about 'trays in the buffet'.. :eek:;) Or 'lack thereof'..

 

This one only got 9 replies:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=583377&highlight=

[stlrboo]

This one only got 9 replies:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=583377&highlight=

GREAT!!!:) I was worried I'd have to make 5 trips...! :eek: WHEW!;):p

[NevadaHiRoller]

we were on the Holiday in October and we are all trying to eat healthier but still enjoy our cruise so I would get a turkey sandwich from the deli and it was SO GOOD!!I just wished they would serve the guava juice all day I love that stuff.

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Ruth

 

All you have to do is fill 2-3 glasses up with it and take it to your cabin and put in your fridge and then you can have it all day long. ;)

[neatokimmo]

I love the jerk chicken too, it has to be in my top 5 favorite buffet dishes.

 

Sometimes they have spicy gumbo type dishes that are good too.

 

I love the jerk chicken at lunch and the mexican food at the taste of nations buffet on mexican day.