Crab in PG

Has anyone had the crab entree in the PG ? Do you get "enough" and is it worth the $20 supplemnt?

Has anyone had the crab entree in the PG ? Do you get "enough" and is it worth the $20 supplemnt?

Oh, oh, oh...I wondered this as well. Can't wait to hear the responses!! I was hoping it wasn't just on the menu for the Alaska cruises and will still be on the menu for the Caribbean cruises also.

Just ask your waiter to bring some more. They won't charge extra.

I have had the crab in the PG on a couple of occasions. Both times it was a HUGE serving. I would definitely say it was worth the supplement charge ;)

I just had it this September in Alaska, and it was a large serving,and tasty! Also, there was NO supplemental charge :), which I was expecting. It was just listed as an entree. There WAS a charge for lobster. Maybe n/c for the crab because we were in Alaska?

Penny

There wasn't a surcharge when my mom had them. The best part was that they came already split, made it less messy.

If you like crab - I have not yet been disappointed in the crab cakes (appetizer) in the PG ;). And I am a Maritimer ;)

If you like crab - I have not yet been disappointed in the crab cakes (appetizer) in the PG ;). And I am a Maritimer ;)

I agree 100% - love the crab cakes PLUS the lobster bisque!

Has anyone had the crab entree in the PG ? Do you get "enough" and is it worth the $20 supplemnt?

I have had the crab in the PG on a couple of occasions. Both times it was a HUGE serving. I would definitely say it was worth the supplement charge ;)

I just had it this September in Alaska, and it was a large serving,and tasty! Also, there was NO supplemental charge :), which I was expecting. It was just listed as an entree...

 

Penny

There wasn't a surcharge when my mom had them. The best part was that they came already split, made it less messy.

I am confused: Is there or is there not a supplemental charge for the crab entree in the Pinnacle Grill?

I ordered the crab legs a couple of times and they were HUGE.

But on the Eurodam last fall and the Westerdam this past spring, when I went to order them, I was told that they were small and the chef refused to use them. Very disappointed.

I am confused: Is there or is there not a supplemental charge for the crab entree in the Pinnacle Grill?

The menu recently changed. The surcharge applies to the lobster now and still the caviar. Crabs legs did not have a surcharge last time.

I don't believe the menu you see on the HAL website when you go to book is the most recent one. I don't think they vary on the ships?

Best to check out the menu when you are onboard. They are displayed outside the Pinnacle Grill. :)

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The menu recently changed. The surcharge applies to the lobster now and still the caviar. Crabs legs did not have a surcharge last time.

 

I don't believe the menu you see on the HAL website when you go to book is the most recent one. I don't think they vary on the ships?

 

Best to check out the menu when you are onboard. They are displayed outside the Pinnacle Grill. :)

Thanks for the update and especially for the suggestion to check the menu outside the PG.:)

Latest PG menu with no surcharge for crab legs:

http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PG-Dinner.pdf

Latest PG menu with no surcharge for crab legs:

 

http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PG-Dinner.pdf

Thanks. Prompted me to book for next month. We have a couple of Tamarind reservations, but I'd procrastinated with our PG reservation. The menu did the trick! :)

Latest PG menu with no surcharge for crab legs:

 

http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PG-Dinner.pdf

This is the same menu that we had tonight in the PG on the Westerdam but the supplementary charge for the caviar is now $70! I recalled that it was $45 before and thought that a $25 (55%) increase was huge! Doesn't matter to me as I don't eat the stuff but may matter to others.

We had the crab before when there was a supplemental charge; it was well worth it. We would have had it tonight but they didn't get their supply in Vancouver. Hopefully, they will get it in San Diego. We made another reservation after San Diego so we could try to get crab legs. If we are successful, I'll post here and advise if it's worth it.

This is the same menu that we had tonight in the PG on the Westerdam but the supplementary charge for the caviar is now $70! I recalled that it was $45 before and thought that a $25 (55%) increase was huge! Doesn't matter to me as I don't eat the stuff but may matter to others.

 

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What kind of caviar?

What kind of caviar?

Osetra. 1 oz + accompaniments.

Osetra. 1 oz + accompaniments.

Here's a photo of half of a Pinnacle Grill caviar portion. My wife and I split an ounce.

Osetra. 1 oz + accompaniments.

How does it compare to Beluga?

How does it compare to Beluga?

The three main kinds, in price order are: Sevruga, Osetra, and Beluga. The pearls of Beluga are a little smaller and the taste is a little more delicate. When we buy caviar, it's usually Osetra because it's what we prefer. In my opinion, the caviar in the Pinnacle is a great value. I can guarantee you that a portion of our OBC going towards caviar on our cruise in December.

Is it okay to order more than one appetizer?

Is it okay to order more than one appetizer?

I believe so ;).

This is the same menu that we had tonight in the PG on the Westerdam but the supplementary charge for the caviar is now $70! I recalled that it was $45 before and thought that a $25 (55%) increase was huge! Doesn't matter to me as I don't eat the stuff but may matter to others.

 

We had the crab before when there was a supplemental charge; it was well worth it. We would have had it tonight but they didn't get their supply in Vancouver. Hopefully, they will get it in San Diego. We made another reservation after San Diego so we could try to get crab legs. If we are successful, I'll post here and advise if it's worth it.

I think it is still $45? Appears to be on the menu linked and the others I have seen. I do like the stuff so I care :)

Like POA1, I think it is good value IF you are a caviar lover :)

I believe so ;).

Thanks for the reply. I usually order the bisque but that crab cake has caught my eye. Sometimes I just want to order appetizers and no entrée when we go out to eat.

The three main kinds, in price order are: Sevruga, Osetra, and Beluga. The pearls of Beluga are a little smaller and the taste is a little more delicate. When we buy caviar, it's usually Osetra because it's what we prefer. In my opinion, the caviar in the Pinnacle is a great value. I can guarantee you that a portion of our OBC going towards caviar on our cruise in December.

http://www.rogerjett-photography.com.../PG-Dinner.pdf

YUM.... I shall have NO TROUBLE, :D finding wonderful things to EAT :D

Am I correct you can order 2 starters if you choose?