In case you missed it on the Oasis Board...restaurant info

[lovingwife1229]

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Oasis of the seas – loft suites and 24 dining options

 

Oasis features more than 2,000 balcony staterooms and more than 150 suites, but all you need is one. For the best of the best, here are the recommendations of Raimund Gschaider, project director for hotel operations for the Oasis-class vessels.

 

Loft Suites. As the name suggests, these are upstairs/downstairs suites capable of sleeping four (parents upstairs, kids downstairs). The Loft Suites, measuring 545-square-feet, feature two bathrooms and what I believe are the tallest and deepest balconies at sea.

 

The open space above the balconies spans two decks, allowing for plenty of sunlight and also sprawls several meters in depth and in width. The Loft Suites are functional, attractive and perfect for families of four. They'll be in high demand, as there are only 28 Loft Suites.

 

There are also two Sky Loft Suites, which are larger, and one Royal Loft Suite, which sleeps six and provides plenty of room for living, 1,524 square feet.

 

AquaTheater Suites. Prepare to pony up big, because there are only six of these, and they will feature what just may be the best views on Oasis. The balcony wraps around the two sides and back of the suite, overlooking the AquaTheater, where shows are performed, the Boardwalk and the sea. You could think of the AquaTheater as a theater box for viewing the shows. Sleeps up to eight.

 

There are several additional categories, including 30 Grand Suites featuring one bedroom; a four-bedroom Presidential Family Suite that will sleep 14; four Family Suites; 10 Owner's Suites; and one Royal Suite.

 

 

Dining

 

Oasis of the Seas will set the stage for Royal Caribbean International's culinary innovations. The world's most revolutionary cruise ship will offer guests more variety and flexibility than ever before, thanks to 24 distinct dining experiences, ranging from an exclusive signature restaurant, to neighborhood-specific themed venues and new twists on current traditions.

 

These experiences designed to meet contemporary dining standards, catering to individual preferences and schedules and to foster epicurean curiosity. With so many options, guests could choose a new place to dine for every meal.

 

From breakfast to late night snacks, guest's onboard Oasis of the Seas can find an extensive variety of food and beverage offerings, available at no extra charge, that will satisfy any craving, providing more options for breakfast, lunch and dinner than Royal Caribbean guests have ever had before.

 

For additional convenience, dinner reservations can be made in advance through new features on www.royalcaribbean.com

 

Let the culinary festival begin with the following highlights of the food and beverage offerings onboard Oasis of the Seas:

 

Central Park - 150 Central Park – The most exclusive dining venue on Oasis of the Seas, 150 Central Park will provide an intimate dining experience that will combine leading-edge cuisine with modern design, creating a trendy upscale ambiance. Signature features will include a tasting menu with customized wine pairings. Open for dinner; $35 cover charge.

 

Giovanni's Table – This Tuscan countryside influenced trattoria will be a more-accessible, casual Italian restaurant featuring both indoor and al fresco seating. Giovanni's Table will offer rustic dishes with a contemporary flair, including toasted herbal breads, pizzas, salads, pastas, Italian sandwiches, braised meat dishes and stews, all served family-style. Open for lunch and dinner; $10 lunch and $15 dinner cover charge.

 

Park Cafe – A casual dining choice providing a high level of variety and flexibility, Park Cafe will be an indoor/outdoor gourmet market with walk-up counters. From freshly prepared salads and made to- order sandwiches, to paninis, crepes and hearty soups, guests will order directly from the chefs behind food stations. European pastries, sublime chocolates and decadent fudge will round out the offerings. Open for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner and late night treats.

 

Vintages – Always a popular hot spot for Royal Caribbean guests on Voyager- and Freedom-class ships, the Vintages wine bar will evolve into a larger space on Oasis of the Seas. Great for a pre-dinner rendezvous, Vintages will provide a selection of cheeses and a broad tapas menu to accompany a robust selection of fine wines, from a tropical white Riesling to a mocha-inflected Merlot. Open for lunch and dinner; a la carte pricing.

 

Chops Grille – Continuing the tradition, Royal Caribbean's popular signature steakhouse will offer premium cut, quality meats. Guests can choose to enjoy the upscale, contemporary setting indoors with views of Central Park or al fresco. Open for dinner; $25 cover charge.

 

Boardwalk Seafood Shack – The indoor/outdoor casual family restaurant will bring the surf style of beach side amusement parks to the Boardwalk, serving a variety of seafood, as well an extensive beverage menu of non-alcoholic cocktails and over-sized desserts. Open for lunch and dinner; $7.95 lunch and $9.95 dinner cover charge.

 

Boardwalk Bar – The main bar in the Boardwalk will offer on-the-go snacks and a variety of prepackaged sandwiches, fruit and salads. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

Donut Shop – Guests can stop into the classically styled shop for a casual snack any time of day. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

Ice Cream Parlor – The 1950's styled ice cream venue will display classic sundaes and a variety of ice cream flavors and toppings to choose from and then mixed-to-order on a frozen slab. Open throughout the day; á la carte pricing.

 

Johnny Rockets – Extending the signature "eat-ertainment" hours, a diner breakfast menu will be introduced. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; $3.95 breakfast and $4.95 lunch and dinner cover charge.

 

The Royal Promenade - Mondo Cafe – This new addition to the Royal Promenade will feature coffee, sandwiches and pastries native to countries such as Italy, Spain and Cuba. Steps from Boleros and open around the clock, it is sure to be popular after an evening on the dance floor. Open for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner and late night treats.

 

Sorrento's Pizzeria – The New York style pizzeria will feature a more extensive menu with made to- order pizza pies and slices, in addition to the ready-made selections introduced with the Freedom class ships. Open for lunch, dinner and late night snacks.

 

Cafe Promenade – Located on the opposite end of the Royal Promenade from the Mondo Cafe,the popular cafe will continue serving Seattle's Best Coffee, fruit shakes, pastries and sandwiches throughout the day and night. Open 24 hours; á la carte pricing.

 

The Pool and Sports Zone - Solarium Bistro – Located in the Solarium the contemporary bistro will offer health-conscious dining for breakfast and lunch in a casual setting. In the evenings, Solarium Bistro will transform into a romantic and intimate dining setting for specialty healthy-fare dinner and dancing under the stars. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; dinner has a $20 cover charge.

 

The Wipe Out Cafe – The casual self-service buffet will offer a variety of options from pizza, hamburgers, sandwiches and fresh salads to quick snacks and desserts, for young cruisers on-the-go. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center- The Vitality Cafe – Located at the entrance of the Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, the Vitality Cafe will feature healthy snacks, sandwiches, wraps and fruit, in addition to refreshing juices and smoothies from the Vitality spa menu for the calorie conscious guest. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

 

Opus Dining Room – The three-level main dining room will revive the grandeur of the 1920s and feature French art deco design. Catering to guests' varying preferences, the newly introduced My Time Dining and My Family Time Dining, as well as the traditional main and late seating options will be offered. My Time Dining provides guests with the option to enjoy the dining room ambiance with Royal Caribbean's renowned Gold Anchor Service whenever they wish during dining hours. Guests choosing My Time Dining will not have a pre-assigned table, but will be seated in the ships main dining room and will order from the same traditional dinner menu. My Time Dining guests can make daily reservations for specific seating times or choose to walk in. My Family Time Dining accommodates parents and children by offering an expedited 40-minute dining service for young cruisers, ages 3-11. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

Windjammer Marketplace – Offering the utmost flexibility for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this next generation of the brand staple will feature multiple islands, each serving a variety casual buffet fare.

 

Izumi – The new Asian cuisine restaurant will feature a sushi bar and hot rock cooking, as well as other Asian fare in a more formal setting. Open for lunch and dinner; ala carte pricing.

 

In-Stateroom Service – Guests wanting to enjoy a meal in the comfort of their staterooms will be able to choose from the complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, as well as the recently introduced Dine in Delights menu, which offers name-brand culinary options ranging from the Original Johnny Rockets hamburger to Ghirardelli Chocolate Cookies. Open 24 hours; a la carte pricing for Dine In Delights and $3.95 service charge for in-room deliveries between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

 

In addition Royal Caribbean trains and certifies all culinary chefs through the American Culinary Federation's accredited education program and implements U.S. training standards of safe alcohol service.

 

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Most of these places sound great...I envy those of you who will be sailing on this ship.

 

I hope to read lots of reviews afterwards.

[jessalared]

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Oasis of the seas – loft suites and 24 dining options

 

Oasis features more than 2,000 balcony staterooms and more than 150 suites, but all you need is one. For the best of the best, here are the recommendations of Raimund Gschaider, project director for hotel operations for the Oasis-class vessels.

 

Loft Suites. As the name suggests, these are upstairs/downstairs suites capable of sleeping four (parents upstairs, kids downstairs). The Loft Suites, measuring 545-square-feet, feature two bathrooms and what I believe are the tallest and deepest balconies at sea.

 

The open space above the balconies spans two decks, allowing for plenty of sunlight and also sprawls several meters in depth and in width. The Loft Suites are functional, attractive and perfect for families of four. They'll be in high demand, as there are only 28 Loft Suites.

 

There are also two Sky Loft Suites, which are larger, and one Royal Loft Suite, which sleeps six and provides plenty of room for living, 1,524 square feet.

 

AquaTheater Suites. Prepare to pony up big, because there are only six of these, and they will feature what just may be the best views on Oasis. The balcony wraps around the two sides and back of the suite, overlooking the AquaTheater, where shows are performed, the Boardwalk and the sea. You could think of the AquaTheater as a theater box for viewing the shows. Sleeps up to eight.

 

There are several additional categories, including 30 Grand Suites featuring one bedroom; a four-bedroom Presidential Family Suite that will sleep 14; four Family Suites; 10 Owner's Suites; and one Royal Suite.

 

 

Dining

 

Oasis of the Seas will set the stage for Royal Caribbean International's culinary innovations. The world's most revolutionary cruise ship will offer guests more variety and flexibility than ever before, thanks to 24 distinct dining experiences, ranging from an exclusive signature restaurant, to neighborhood-specific themed venues and new twists on current traditions.

 

These experiences designed to meet contemporary dining standards, catering to individual preferences and schedules and to foster epicurean curiosity. With so many options, guests could choose a new place to dine for every meal.

 

From breakfast to late night snacks, guest's onboard Oasis of the Seas can find an extensive variety of food and beverage offerings, available at no extra charge, that will satisfy any craving, providing more options for breakfast, lunch and dinner than Royal Caribbean guests have ever had before.

 

For additional convenience, dinner reservations can be made in advance through new features on www.royalcaribbean.com

 

Let the culinary festival begin with the following highlights of the food and beverage offerings onboard Oasis of the Seas:

 

Central Park - 150 Central Park – The most exclusive dining venue on Oasis of the Seas, 150 Central Park will provide an intimate dining experience that will combine leading-edge cuisine with modern design, creating a trendy upscale ambiance. Signature features will include a tasting menu with customized wine pairings. Open for dinner; $35 cover charge.

 

Giovanni's Table – This Tuscan countryside influenced trattoria will be a more-accessible, casual Italian restaurant featuring both indoor and al fresco seating. Giovanni's Table will offer rustic dishes with a contemporary flair, including toasted herbal breads, pizzas, salads, pastas, Italian sandwiches, braised meat dishes and stews, all served family-style. Open for lunch and dinner; $10 lunch and $15 dinner cover charge.

 

Park Cafe – A casual dining choice providing a high level of variety and flexibility, Park Cafe will be an indoor/outdoor gourmet market with walk-up counters. From freshly prepared salads and made to- order sandwiches, to paninis, crepes and hearty soups, guests will order directly from the chefs behind food stations. European pastries, sublime chocolates and decadent fudge will round out the offerings. Open for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner and late night treats.

 

Vintages – Always a popular hot spot for Royal Caribbean guests on Voyager- and Freedom-class ships, the Vintages wine bar will evolve into a larger space on Oasis of the Seas. Great for a pre-dinner rendezvous, Vintages will provide a selection of cheeses and a broad tapas menu to accompany a robust selection of fine wines, from a tropical white Riesling to a mocha-inflected Merlot. Open for lunch and dinner; a la carte pricing.

 

Chops Grille – Continuing the tradition, Royal Caribbean's popular signature steakhouse will offer premium cut, quality meats. Guests can choose to enjoy the upscale, contemporary setting indoors with views of Central Park or al fresco. Open for dinner; $25 cover charge.

 

Boardwalk Seafood Shack – The indoor/outdoor casual family restaurant will bring the surf style of beach side amusement parks to the Boardwalk, serving a variety of seafood, as well an extensive beverage menu of non-alcoholic cocktails and over-sized desserts. Open for lunch and dinner; $7.95 lunch and $9.95 dinner cover charge.

 

Boardwalk Bar – The main bar in the Boardwalk will offer on-the-go snacks and a variety of prepackaged sandwiches, fruit and salads. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

Donut Shop – Guests can stop into the classically styled shop for a casual snack any time of day. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

Ice Cream Parlor – The 1950's styled ice cream venue will display classic sundaes and a variety of ice cream flavors and toppings to choose from and then mixed-to-order on a frozen slab. Open throughout the day; á la carte pricing.

 

Johnny Rockets – Extending the signature "eat-ertainment" hours, a diner breakfast menu will be introduced. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; $3.95 breakfast and $4.95 lunch and dinner cover charge.

 

The Royal Promenade - Mondo Cafe – This new addition to the Royal Promenade will feature coffee, sandwiches and pastries native to countries such as Italy, Spain and Cuba. Steps from Boleros and open around the clock, it is sure to be popular after an evening on the dance floor. Open for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner and late night treats.

 

Sorrento's Pizzeria – The New York style pizzeria will feature a more extensive menu with made to- order pizza pies and slices, in addition to the ready-made selections introduced with the Freedom class ships. Open for lunch, dinner and late night snacks.

 

Cafe Promenade – Located on the opposite end of the Royal Promenade from the Mondo Cafe,the popular cafe will continue serving Seattle's Best Coffee, fruit shakes, pastries and sandwiches throughout the day and night. Open 24 hours; á la carte pricing.

 

The Pool and Sports Zone - Solarium Bistro – Located in the Solarium the contemporary bistro will offer health-conscious dining for breakfast and lunch in a casual setting. In the evenings, Solarium Bistro will transform into a romantic and intimate dining setting for specialty healthy-fare dinner and dancing under the stars. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; dinner has a $20 cover charge.

 

The Wipe Out Cafe – The casual self-service buffet will offer a variety of options from pizza, hamburgers, sandwiches and fresh salads to quick snacks and desserts, for young cruisers on-the-go. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center- The Vitality Cafe – Located at the entrance of the Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, the Vitality Cafe will feature healthy snacks, sandwiches, wraps and fruit, in addition to refreshing juices and smoothies from the Vitality spa menu for the calorie conscious guest. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

 

Opus Dining Room – The three-level main dining room will revive the grandeur of the 1920s and feature French art deco design. Catering to guests' varying preferences, the newly introduced My Time Dining and My Family Time Dining, as well as the traditional main and late seating options will be offered. My Time Dining provides guests with the option to enjoy the dining room ambiance with Royal Caribbean's renowned Gold Anchor Service whenever they wish during dining hours. Guests choosing My Time Dining will not have a pre-assigned table, but will be seated in the ships main dining room and will order from the same traditional dinner menu. My Time Dining guests can make daily reservations for specific seating times or choose to walk in. My Family Time Dining accommodates parents and children by offering an expedited 40-minute dining service for young cruisers, ages 3-11. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

Windjammer Marketplace – Offering the utmost flexibility for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this next generation of the brand staple will feature multiple islands, each serving a variety casual buffet fare.

 

Izumi – The new Asian cuisine restaurant will feature a sushi bar and hot rock cooking, as well as other Asian fare in a more formal setting. Open for lunch and dinner; ala carte pricing.

 

In-Stateroom Service – Guests wanting to enjoy a meal in the comfort of their staterooms will be able to choose from the complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, as well as the recently introduced Dine in Delights menu, which offers name-brand culinary options ranging from the Original Johnny Rockets hamburger to Ghirardelli Chocolate Cookies. Open 24 hours; a la carte pricing for Dine In Delights and $3.95 service charge for in-room deliveries between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

 

In addition Royal Caribbean trains and certifies all culinary chefs through the American Culinary Federation's accredited education program and implements U.S. training standards of safe alcohol service.

 

*****************************************************

 

Most of these places sound great...I envy those of you who will be sailing on this ship.

 

I hope to read lots of reviews afterwards.

 

 

oooh makes me want to go! how awesome are the aqua theater suites!

[readyk]

so in love with this ship. don't think i can wait 2 years.:)

[maryr65]

With all those choices, no one should complain about not finding something decent to eat, but we all now they will anyway.

[jester121]

With all those choices, no one should complain about not finding something decent to eat, but we all now they will anyway.

At the very least we can complain that darned near everything has a cover charge! :D

 

(I'm new here but certain things are apparent even to me...)

[Ladylouwho]

At the very least we can complain that darned near everything has a cover charge! :D

 

(I'm new here but certain things are apparent even to me...)

 

Yeah, Like a Hamburger from Room Service (Johnny Rockets or Not) is going to have an additional charge? Hello................. Guess that is just the first step to charging for room service.

 

We are booked on the Oasis for June. Excited, but the New Offerings are starting to look just like the way NCL does dining. Good or bad, that is the way it is looking.

 

JMO,

Colleen

[wineandbeach]

Looks good but I have to admit the cover charge on almost everyone of them really jumped at me. This ship was much more expensive then we ever paid before just to get on. Can't wait to see the reviews.

[zoomerica]

With so many options my first impressions are 7 days frankly is insufficient. This ship would do well on 10-14 day trips.

 

Still worried it may be too large, so looks like we will try Radience to wet the feet so to speak.

[sleepless]

I think there is a nice balance between "cover charge" and included dining venues. No one needs to eat at the "cover charge" eateries, and there are plenty of "free places".

[hazeleyez3]

There are people upset about the surcharges??? Are you kidding me??? Did you really think everything would be "free"?

 

The company, like everyone else, is hurting. They build a new ship which offers 19 different dining options. 42%-53% of these dining options are already included in the cruise fare (8 are free at all times, 1 is free during breakfast and lunch, and then there is room service).

 

And people talk about kids never being satisfied and always wanting more...

[ehfl]

This information is available on the RCL website. I think the boards are most effective if they don't have a lot of static, such as information that's posted on the cruise line web sites. The higher the quality of information here, the better it will be for all.

[G'ma]

With all those choices, no one should complain about not finding something decent to eat, but we all now they will anyway.

 

I think most of the complaints about the food will be the prices and fees you have to pay......at many if not most of the venues.....

 

IMHO only.

[Kathlyn100]

This information is available on the RCL website. I think the boards are most effective if they don't have a lot of static, such as information that's posted on the cruise line web sites. The higher the quality of information here, the better it will be for all.

 

I don't go on each individual cruise line web site,as CC has all the information I need.

 

I haven't seen this before,and appreciate that someone took the time to post it.

 

That being said,how in the world will anyone get to see everything on this ship in only 7 days! Wow! I'd want to do a back to back,back to back just to experience it all.

 

Some of the restaurants sound wonderful, pay or not. So much to see & do that I would never want to get off at the port.

 

Now I have to wonder what the new NCL ship, the Epic will offer.

 

Can't wait for these reviews to come in.

[OV8]

I don't go on each individual cruise line web site,as CC has all the information I need.

 

I haven't seen this before,and appreciate that someone took the time to post it.

Agreed. nothing worse than coming to cc.com & have dead air.

[Bakincakes]

Pax will be complaining about "surcharges" no matter what.

 

I thought their surcharges were reasonable.

 

I'd even agree to higher ones. Include some fine wines with dinner.

 

I'm betting pax would pay for that kind of thing.

 

But that would probably start the "class" wars discussions again.:rolleyes:

[househunter]

At the very least we can complain that darned near everything has a cover charge! :D

 

(I'm new here but certain things are apparent even to me...)

 

12 have a cover charge. What other ship gives you 12 choices that do not have a cover charge?

[SelectSys]

This has been a family favorite on other ships although I am sure that Giovanni's will be good as well even though it is a bit more casual. Also, I hope Sorrento's upgrades the normal RCCL pizza which is relatively poor in my opinion.

 

I am certainly looking forward to trying out Oasis or her sister Allure. I am also happy that more of the alternative restaurants will be open during the day. With all the new eating and entertainment options I'll bet back-to-back to back cruises will be popular.

[Ladylouwho]

There are people upset about the surcharges??? Are you kidding me??? Did you really think everything would be "free"?

 

The company, like everyone else, is hurting. They build a new ship which offers 19 different dining options. 42%-53% of these dining options are already included in the cruise fare (8 are free at all times, 1 is free during breakfast and lunch, and then there is room service).

 

And people talk about kids never being satisfied and always wanting more...

 

Not sure who your "complaint" about people posting was geared to but my comments were not complaints but observations. To me, starting to charge for food items on the room service menu is just very possibly setting a precedent to enable the cruise lines to start charging for room service. Not a complaint, just an observation.

 

After recently taking a cruise on NCL after basically only cruising on RCI, one of the things my husband and I noticed was how eerily similar so many of RCI's new policies and changes/cutbacks are to the way NCL does business on their ships. Not a complaint, just an observation.

 

I have had the Oasis booked for a year now. It is certainly no surprise to me that a lot of the restaurants have various cover charges and I have no complaint about that. That is exactly what NCL does. If one doesn't want to pay, they are not forced to pay. There are restaurants without service charges.

 

Now the room service menus offerings of food for a charge is a new one to me.

 

 

Colleen

[Bakincakes]

I see lines moving into "ala carte" dining in the future.

 

You will be able to choose what "level" of dining you want. The better the fare the more costly that choice will be.

 

I see nothing wrong with that scenario. Those that want first class can pay for it and enjoy great cuisine and fine wines. Those that aren't interested can still enjoy the MDR meals and not pay anything extra.

[Kathlyn100]

12 have a cover charge. What other ship gives you 12 choices that do not have a cover charge?

 

Exactly! This is how they'll get you to keep coming back, cause you sure won't be able to eat everywhere in just 7 days!

 

I wasn't going to consider this ship, till I read about all the choices.

 

Now? It's on my list for a first time cruise.

 

But, anyone worried about the amount of passengers onboard all at once? It just seems like a huge amount of people all in one place and I'm used to NYC where it's always crowded.