Megaburn

Megabum, Do you remember what type of wines were served? I think last time we went there was a Pinot Grigio and a Merlot, but don't know if they are still serving that. Thanks

I believe that was correct. a red and a white.

We have many photos and a video but no place to upload them. The site here doesn't allow photo uploads, only links to external sites, so will need to see about setting up a photo account someplace.

As mentioned previously we will never do this again with Carnival. Over the years the wife and I have eaten many 5 star multicourse meals (usually around anniversary time) and all were delicious and elegant (the best ever at Broadmoor in Colorado Springs) but this experience made us feel like taste test dummy guiney pigs.

First post. First Cruise.

The wife and I just came home from a cruise on Elation (Grand Suite) and we had the pleasure of attending a Chef's Table on 19 October and was in a group of 8 folks. There was no place on the Carnival site to post a review for the Chef's Table so I found this site. It cost us $75 each plus the gratuity so after all was said and done about $170 for the two of us.

I have to say we were super excited about sitting in on this until we started eating. Now it could be that we like good tasting food and are not accustomed to the fancy stuff they were feeding us but we talked with most all the other folks in our group of 8 afterwards and they all pretty much felt the same we did. Most in the group took only one or two bites to taste of each item and didn't eat the rest. No one in the group (including myself) spoke up during the meal as I don't think anyone wanted to embarrass the chef's or wait staff.

The appetizers beforehand in the galley were palatable but were very strong in flavor.

I ate most of the Crab stack but most just nibbled as it wasn't too bad.

The duck was like chewing greased rubber, you could not break it up.

The sea bass was so salty I don't think anyone ate over two small bites.

The best part of the meal was the wine as they keep your cup full and the cracker that came with the bread as the majority of plates served went back with very little eaten (including the desert). You would think they would get a hint.

The presentation itself and the wait staff I would rate on a scale of 1-10 as a 10.

The taste of the food on the other hand I would rate as 1 or maybe a 2.

My recommendation: To each his own. Will never do it again.