sail7seas Posted December 11, 2013 #76 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Yes, Pinnacle permits ordering more than one appetizer and veggie..... maybe even dessert. As you indicate, there is additional charge for multiple entrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches from georgia Posted December 11, 2013 #77 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Cioppino- one of my favorites! Best I ever tasted was in a little local Italian restaurant in Sioux Falls, SD when we were driving west to Seattle. Last place in the world I would have expected great cioppino. Seattle, yes, but Sioux Falls?! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 11, 2013 #78 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I admire your 'adventure' side that permitted you to order it in Sioux Falls. :) I might have wanted it but might have been reluctant to 'risk' ordering it. That is the New England seafood side of me. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches from georgia Posted December 11, 2013 #79 Share Posted December 11, 2013 (edited) I admire your 'adventure' side that permitted you to order it in Sioux Falls. :) I might have wanted it but might have been reluctant to 'risk' ordering it. That is the New England seafood side of me. :D Well, it was only one dinner I was risking, so not the end of the world if I didn't like it. You can miss out on a lot of good things in life by being afraid to take even a little chance on something. Plus the restaurant was obviously owned and operated by Italians, it had that wonderful odor of garlic as you walked in the door, small but crowded with locals, and every dish that passed our table looked so good. Actually we've found in our 5 trips driving cross country and back that flyover country serves some excellent food. Edited December 11, 2013 by peaches from georgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 11, 2013 #80 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Well, it was only one dinner I was risking, so not the end of the world if I didn't like it. You can miss out on a lot of good things in life by being afraid to take even a little chance on something. Plus the restaurant was obviously owned and operated by Italians, it had that wonderful odor of garlic as you walked in the door, small but crowded with locals, and every dish that passed our table looked so good. Actually we've found in our 5 trips driving cross country and back that flyover country serves some excellent food. With the fullness of that description, that would have influenced my deciding what to order. It isn't the end of the world for me if we have a dinner out that isn't all I hoped for. In the end, it's only a meal! Not like we don't have plenty of meals! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted December 11, 2013 #81 Share Posted December 11, 2013 You are going to love this, I am reading Tom the new Pinnacle menu and get to the part of Double R Ranch Steaks and he thought I was going to say Omaha Steaks. I started to laugh :D I guess that would fit in with the cut backs ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted December 11, 2013 #82 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Indokiwi, Thanks for posting the new Pinnacle menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted December 11, 2013 #83 Share Posted December 11, 2013 It really stinks that the veal chop went away, the french onion soup I'm not going to miss so much as I've always personally felt the one in the MDR/room service was better even if "simpler", the crab cakes could be better now as it's lump crab meat. Having cruised with the line for years and it's gone between 1 and 2 over the years, sometimes large, sometimes small, sometimes more crab, sometimes more filler... maybe this will make it a consistent product. Other than that, and I guess MAYBE I get it for the caviar (anyone know if what is listed is even a "good" caviar that would be worth that price?) the fact there is an extra charge for anything on a menu BASED around an extra charge is absolutely insane. If they need to up the price to $30 or $35 and in turn want to offer a far superior product, by all means do. But to get people in the door for $25 then basically say "oh you want that? that's even MORE" is completely stupid (and yes I get that it's listed on the menu and won't be a surprise charge etc... that's not the point I'm making here. Mixed bag here. I see a couple things that might be better but the extra charge on top of an extra charge venue for the food? That's a HUGE mistake in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted December 11, 2013 #84 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Indokiwi, Thanks for posting the new Pinnacle menu. Definitely. Thank you indokiwi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 11, 2013 #85 Share Posted December 11, 2013 DH said that he will also miss the Veal Chop as that is something he doesn't get at home. Pork chops -- I make them at least once a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 11, 2013 #86 Share Posted December 11, 2013 A thought crossed my mind. 3 star Mariners can get the Pinnacle dinner at 25% off. 4 and 5 star Mariners get the Pinnacle dinner at 50% off. Wonder if the "star" people can get % off on the Caviar and the King crab legs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinbulldog Posted December 11, 2013 #87 Share Posted December 11, 2013 ....but the extra charge on top of an extra charge venue for the food? My thoughts exactly. Somewhat tackey. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches from georgia Posted December 11, 2013 #88 Share Posted December 11, 2013 A thought crossed my mind. 3 star Mariners can get the Pinnacle dinner at 25% off. 4 and 5 star Mariners get the Pinnacle dinner at 50% off. Wonder if the "star" people can get % off on the Caviar and the King crab legs? Interesting question. I wonder if HAL thought that far ahead and has an answer ready? And will it be a consistent answer no matter what ship it is asked on or what phone rep one gets calling the Seattle office? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 11, 2013 #89 Share Posted December 11, 2013 A thought crossed my mind. 3 star Mariners can get the Pinnacle dinner at 25% off. 4 and 5 star Mariners get the Pinnacle dinner at 50% off. Wonder if the "star" people can get % off on the Caviar and the King crab legs? Somehow I doubt it :rolleyes: I suspect they have done this to 'make up' for the 'free' dinners and the discounts that the mariners get? Adding a surcharge of this amount seems very unpalatable to me :rolleyes: Indokiwi - thanks for sharing the new menu. I see some of DH's favourite things are gone - as well as mine. Maybe they will 'tune' it up a bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted December 11, 2013 #90 Share Posted December 11, 2013 A surcharge on top of a surcharge? Unreal, cheap and very tacky :eek: What next? A surcharge if you want béarnaise sauce on top of your steak? And some people here have accused me of nickel and diming HAL because I want to bring a case full of $150 a bottle wine on board? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateShark Posted December 11, 2013 #91 Share Posted December 11, 2013 No Steak Diane No Scalloped Potatoes No Chocolate Souffle :eek: Why oh Why HAL? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 11, 2013 #92 Share Posted December 11, 2013 A thought crossed my mind. 3 star Mariners can get the Pinnacle dinner at 25% off. 4 and 5 star Mariners get the Pinnacle dinner at 50% off. Wonder if the "star" people can get % off on the Caviar and the King crab legs? Five Star Mariners get two complimentary Pinnacle Dinners. Should the caviar also be complimentary? :) But.... very good question about eligibile Mariners getting the discount attached to their star level. I vote YES. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin'girl Posted December 11, 2013 #93 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Five Star Mariners get two complimentary Pinnacle Dinners. Should the caviar also be complimentary? :) But.... very good question about eligibile Mariners getting the discount attached to their star level. I vote YES. ;) My guess would be the extra charge for caviar and King crab legs will be charged in full even to star Mariners who get a discounted or complimentary dinner. I think they will say the discounted or complimentary Mariner benefit is for the regular PG meal, not the extra charge items. Just a guess, however. I'd like to see a picture of how much caviar you get for $45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 11, 2013 #94 Share Posted December 11, 2013 My guess would be the extra charge for caviar and King crab legs will be charged in full even to star Mariners who get a discounted or complimentary dinner. I think they will say the discounted or complimentary Mariner benefit is for the regular PG meal' date=' not the extra charge items. Just a guess, however. I'd like to see a picture of how much caviar you get for $45.[/quote'] I think you likely are correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucrazy Posted December 11, 2013 #95 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Should the caviar also be complimentary? :) Only if it has nice things to say about the Captain!! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trixiee Posted December 11, 2013 #96 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Love the new menu! Clearly we'll need to eat there more than twice on our next cruise! We cruise just once per year, so need to get my "fix" :) The Double R Ranch looks like it may very well be a good choice of a company for HA to use... From their website: " Maintaining the trust of consumers is a responsibility that the Rebholtz family and all of those affiliated with the Double R Ranch Co. take very seriously. The fundamental values of Conservation, Compassion, and Safety and Wholesomeness are evident in our daily activities. Environmental Conservation and Preservation Conservation of natural resources including wildlife and plant communities Recycling nutrients back into the land Effective carbon footprint management Supporting the development of alternative energy sources Compassion for Others A history of leading programs to fight hunger, particularly in the Pacific Northwest The support of education in communities in which it operates Commitment to sustaining local farmers and ranchers Zero tolerance code of cattle care program that ensures the proper care and handling of animals Safety and Wholesomeness Verification of product integrity through internal and third party verifications Investment in state-of-the-art practices to ensure food safety" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 11, 2013 #97 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Only if it has nice things to say about the Captain!! :p :) We Always have nice things to say about the Captain. :cool: Well.... maybe there was once or twice out of over 80 HAL cruises where we miight have said one or two less the complimentary comments about one Captain or another. :) Don't Tell!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startwin Posted December 11, 2013 #98 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I'm really surprised at the charge for King Crab Legs - I got 1 lb of them for $15 yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 11, 2013 #99 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Interesting question. I wonder if HAL thought that far ahead and has an answer ready? And will it be a consistent answer no matter what ship it is asked on or what phone rep one gets calling the Seattle office? :confused: I am certain that each person who calls Seattle will get a different answer. Somehow I doubt it :rolleyes: I suspect they have done this to 'make up' for the 'free' dinners and the discounts that the mariners get? Adding a surcharge of this amount seems very unpalatable to me :rolleyes: Indokiwi - thanks for sharing the new menu. I see some of DH's favourite things are gone - as well as mine. Maybe they will 'tune' it up a bit? I figure the same way -- HAL had to dream up something to make up for the free dinners that some of us will (hopefully) be getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 11, 2013 #100 Share Posted December 11, 2013 My guess would be the extra charge for caviar and King crab legs will be charged in full even to star Mariners who get a discounted or complimentary dinner. I think they will say the discounted or complimentary Mariner benefit is for the regular PG meal' date=' not the extra charge items. Just a guess, however. I'd like to see a picture of how much caviar you get for $45.[/quote'] I just tossed my wonderings out there to see what others thought. I agree -- HAL isn't going to discount the caviar or the King crab legs. I also would like to see a picture of how much caviar a person gets at that price. And what type it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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