Johnny Rockets now $5.95?

[LetsGetWet!]

Speaking only for myself, I don't care what you think.

Ryano, I was thinking what you stated.

Personally, I enjoyed the delicious irony of a troll showing up to make a post like that! :D I'm sure it was completely lost on him...

[Kimnjimnkids]

Wow it was still just $4.95 on the FOS March 2!! But honestly I would've paid more! In fact we added money for tip (even though the cover charge included tip). The Windjammer was such a nightmare with there NEVER being chairs available and food was ok...going into JR was a dream!! We enjoyed it so much we went back 3 more times that week! The good was really really good!! The staff was actually our fav part though...everyone there is so friendly and hard-working...and 3 of the 4 visits they didn't charge us for my daughter..they said 'no charge for the baby'...and shes 10!! We gladly gave them that $in gratuity plus more!

Best menu items you MUST try:

Cheese and bacon Fries (starter)

Oreo sundae

Apple pie ale mode

I raved so much on the apple pie w ice cream that our server brought me a second one to go! Filled a cup with vanilla ice cream and gave me the hugest slice of warm apple pie in a 'to go' box!!

I highly recommend JR!!! Go try it!! The staff will treat you right and you will appreciate there always being a table to sit at!! We never thought we would go and pay 'extra' but it was SO WORTH IT!!!

 

 

 

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[rubrrick]

Speaking of JR, if someone wanted a "decent" hamburger on a Royal Caribbean ship, where would they find it?

 

I have had them in the Windjammer, and as long as I can blot off the grease on a paper napkin, and put them on a cold bun, add a piece of cheese that won't melt, and a few condiments, it's doable, but I have to really be in the mood, or it just doesn't cut it.

 

The MDR offers burgers, and they really taste like the ones that I make myself in the WJ.

 

The last time that I had a JR cheeseburger, I would rate it about 2 points above that in the WJ, so a 5 out of 10 for me.

 

Then again, if Royal Caribbean were to change to say, a 5 Guys, Smashburger, or In and Out Burger, I'd be there, with willingness to pay $5.95 for the taste of a great, IMHO burger.

 

I just don't think that JR is worth it.......but that is strickly my opinion, which, by golly, I'm entitled to!!:D

 

Rick

[steveru621]

Speaking of JR, if someone wanted a "decent" hamburger on a Royal Caribbean ship, where would they find it?

 

I have had them in the Windjammer, and as long as I can blot off the grease on a paper napkin, and put them on a cold bun, add a piece of cheese that won't melt, and a few condiments, it's doable, but I have to really be in the mood, or it just doesn't cut it.

 

The MDR offers burgers, and they really taste like the ones that I make myself in the WJ.

 

The last time that I had a JR cheeseburger, I would rate it about 2 points above that in the WJ, so a 5 out of 10 for me.

 

Then again, if Royal Caribbean were to change to say, a 5 Guys, Smashburger, or In and Out Burger, I'd be there, with willingness to pay $5.95 for the taste of a great, IMHO burger.

 

I just don't think that JR is worth it.......but that is strickly my opinion, which, by golly, I'm entitled to!!:D

 

Rick

 

We tried both on our last cruise. I had to laugh, your description of a Windjammer burger is spot on! :eek: We enjoy Johnny Rockets once on every cruise it's available. Our last trip, the burgers were very good, the onion rings, not so much.

 

I won't get into the debate on frozen beef.

 

Is it worth $5.95pp considering you have already paid for your lunch? Probably not. I consider it a treat or a guilty pleasure :). Out last bill, before the BOGO shake was $20. That's pretty close to a McDonald's value meal x 2.

[LetsGetWet!]

Speaking of JR, if someone wanted a "decent" hamburger on a Royal Caribbean ship, where would they find it?

 

I have had them in the Windjammer, and as long as I can blot off the grease on a paper napkin, and put them on a cold bun, add a piece of cheese that won't melt, and a few condiments, it's doable, but I have to really be in the mood, or it just doesn't cut it.

 

The MDR offers burgers, and they really taste like the ones that I make myself in the WJ.

 

The last time that I had a JR cheeseburger, I would rate it about 2 points above that in the WJ, so a 5 out of 10 for me.

 

Then again, if Royal Caribbean were to change to say, a 5 Guys, Smashburger, or In and Out Burger, I'd be there, with willingness to pay $5.95 for the taste of a great, IMHO burger.

 

I just don't think that JR is worth it.......but that is strickly my opinion, which, by golly, I'm entitled to!!:D

 

Rick

I'd say without a doubt that JR's is the best "decent" burger aboard. And if they put in your other choices, I think they would ALSO end up decent, not great. Strictly my opinion too! ;)

 

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[Clarea]

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Then again, if Royal Caribbean were to change to say, a 5 Guys, Smashburger, or In and Out Burger, I'd be there, with willingness to pay $5.95 for the taste of a great, IMHO burger....

One of the things I miss not living in California.:)

[ryano]

I'd say without a doubt that JR's is the best "decent" burger aboard.

 

Agreed. The Windjammer burgers are terrible to me. I just cant get over them floating in that pond of grease and I seriously wonder if its even 100% beef.

 

What is so funny though is, most everyone around here says Carnival is "subpar" or the walmart of cruising. At least a lot of their ships have been fitted with Guys Burgers that serve up fresh burgers INCLUDED in the price of the cruise and I hear they are really really good.

 

I truly wish RCI could have Carnivals burgers and Princess pizza and not charge a dime extra for it.

Edited April 3, 2014 by ryano

[wmp.dll]

Agreed. The Windjammer burgers are terrible to me. I just cant get over them floating in that pond of grease and I seriously wonder if its even 100% beef.

 

What is so funny though is, most everyone around here says Carnival is "subpar" or the walmart of cruising. At least a lot of their ships have been fitted with Guys Burgers that serve up fresh burgers INCLUDED in the price of the cruise and I hear they are really really good.

 

I truly wish RCI could have Carnivals burgers and Princess pizza and not charge a dime extra for it.

 

Yes I have heard Guys Burgers on Carnival are quite good. Looking at Breeze cruises to maybe give it a try. I thought JR was quite good on Freedom last year. Though we don't have JR in Canada so maybe that first one always tastes better, who knows.

[yj2cute]

I never even contemplate the burgers at the buffet. I prefer my cheese melted, thank you. I had Guy's burgers on the Breeze and they are indeed, very good. The fixings bar is plentiful as well. I enjoy my visits to JR's as well, no complaints. Just not happy with the cover charge increasing. However, I probably will still go once per cruise.

[ryano]

Yes I have heard Guys Burgers on Carnival are quite good. Looking at Breeze cruises to maybe give it a try. I thought JR was quite good on Freedom last year. Though we don't have JR in Canada so maybe that first one always tastes better, who knows.

 

No JR's around here either. I was pretty pleased with my visit while on Freedom as well.

[rubrrick]

I love it! Not only is this a debate on the price increase, it's a debate on the quality and taste of the burger itself!

 

And since food is sooooooooo subjective, this thread could go on forever!!:D

 

Just sayin......

 

Rick

[setsail]

12 pages, wonder what all of you do when the local burger joints raise prices, like Hardee's or m-d. :rolleyes:

[CruiseAddict1982]

Going up a $1 for all you can eat isn't bad at all! Food is good to me.

 

 

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[Toddcan]

Though we don't have JR in Canada

 

There is a JR in the Niagara Falls(Ontario) Casino Mall.

There are also a couple in Toronto, I think.

 

At least you have cheaper gas out west :)

[Staritenight]

Good grief... Speaks volumes about royals customers that people quibble over a $1! Don't like it, don't go :)

[CruiseAddict1982]

Good grief... Speaks volumes about royals customers that people quibble over a $1! Don't like it, don't go :)

 

 

Exactly! All you can eat food and dessert for $5.95 isn't bad at all. I plan on trying the salad when I go with a side of chili and grilled cheese.

 

 

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[ryano]

Good grief... Speaks volumes about royals customers that people quibble over a $1! Don't like it, don't go :)

 

It doesnt speak volumes about Royals customers at all when .00001% of their overall passengers have a problem with a price hike.

 

IMHO, Its not the $1 people are qubbling about I dont think. At one point, from my understanding, it was included in the cruise fare, then it went to 3.95, then 4.95 and now its 5.95.

 

At what point is enough enough? People have a right to voice displeasure here. Thats what this place is for. They could just as easily tell you if you dont like it, dont read it :)

 

FWIW, I have no problem with the 5.95 charge. I like a good burger at least once on a cruise and JRs is the only place to get one on an RCI ship IMHO.

Edited April 4, 2014 by ryano

[Ocean Boy]

Good grief... Speaks volumes about royals customers that people quibble over a $1! Don't like it, don't go :)

 

Gee, why did no one else ever think of that?:rolleyes:

[luvscruising2007]

I'm not sure why people are so upset with cost hikes. Have you been to a grocery store lately. The cruise line is in business, and therefore must continue tweak the bottom line. Either you will see hikes in the for fee options or you will pay a higher fare. A business is in it for profit, it is not a charity.

 

As far as Johnny Rockets is concerned, we usually go at least once on a cruise so we can have something different. It's a choice we make willingly. If you don't want to pay the cost, don't go. Simple!!!

[yj2cute]

Good grief... Speaks volumes about royals customers that people quibble over a $1! Don't like it, don't go :)

 

Wow, 2 whole posts, and this is your contribution to the forum? :rolleyes:

[crusinpeg]

Gee, why did no one else ever think of that?:rolleyes:

 

I think I said that back on page 9!

[ryano]

. If you don't want to pay the cost, don't go. Simple!!!

 

I said it once and I will say it again and I mean no offense whatsoever. Isnt just the same for someone to tell you if you dont like reading why people are upset, dont read it? Its simple :)

 

Are people just suppose to roll over on their back and take all the price hikes at the store and gasoline price soarage and not voice any displeasure whatsoever? Thats what government wants us to do for sure :)

 

Johnny Rockets has went from included to 5.95. In how many years, I dont know but Im sure someone here does. Thats a pretty big hike. Certainly since their excuse for charging in the first place is to keep kids from hanging out there all the time and taking up all the spaces.

[yj2cute]

I said it once and I will say it again and I mean no offense whatsoever. Isnt just the same for someone to tell you if you dont like reading why people are upset, dont read it? Its simple :)

 

Are people just suppose to roll over on their back and take all the price hikes at the store and gasoline price soarage and not voice any displeasure whatsoever? Thats what government wants us to do for sure :)

 

Johnny Rockets has went from included to 5.95. In how many years, I dont know but Im sure someone here does. Thats a pretty big hike. Certainly since their excuse for charging in the first place is to keep kids from hanging out there all the time and taking up all the spaces.

 

Agree 100% And Carnival manages to give away quality burgers with their Guys set up. And in many cases costs less than RCCL.

[conrad75070]

From the Royal Caribean Johnny Rockets site : "Its menu features fresh, never frozen, made-to-order hamburgers, sides, shakes and desserts".

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/quantumoftheseas/dining/restaurants/johnny-rockets/

[ryano]

Agree 100% And Carnival manages to give away quality burgers with their Guys set up. And in many cases costs less than RCCL.

 

Thats what stings even worse. Especially since a lot people here consider Carnival to be a subpar cruise line or the "Walmart" of cruising.. Even sailing on their oldest ship at the time, I dont believe that is true.

 

I hear Guys burgers are really good. I watched his family cruise on Breeze on tv and they were making them. They looked delicious.

Edited April 4, 2014 by ryano