KAYEF Posted April 24, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Can someone please tell me about breakfast in the Pinnacle? I understand it's "only for suite passengers." OR is it only for Neptune Suite Passengers? Is it part of our fare or do you pay extra as you do for lunch and dinner? (I do love having dinner there but have never had lunch). Almost two hundred Mariner Days and this will be my first Suite experience!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 24, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 24, 2014 It is for SA, SB, SC and PS cabins. Breakfast is no charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted April 24, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 24, 2014 It is only for Neptune and Pinnacle suite pax. Not Vista or Signature suite pax. The menu is the same as the MDR. I heartily recommend the PG lunch, well worth the price :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted April 24, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 24, 2014 The times for the Pinnacle Breakfast is the same times as the main dining room. As a rule it is open for breakfast on sea days from 8 - 9:30 and on port days from 7:30 - 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted April 24, 2014 #5 Share Posted April 24, 2014 It is only for Neptune and Pinnacle suite pax. Not Vista or Signature suite pax. The menu is the same as the MDR. I heartily recommend the PG lunch, well worth the price :) Agree with lunch in the PG - it is very good 99% of the time ;) If you now have 200 days, you are 4* mariner so you get it at half price. For $5 it's a nice way to do lunch:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted April 24, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 24, 2014 As has been stated, the menu for Breakfast is the same as the MDR. Certainly a quiet venue, but, at least for me--and I like formality normally--too formal for my tastes at that time of the day. Probably, in my opinion, would be worth its wait in gold, at least for me on disembarkation morning. The MDR and the Lido Restaurant are almost always somewhat zooy then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajacali Posted April 24, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 24, 2014 What time does the Pinnacle open for breakfast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted April 24, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 24, 2014 As has been stated, the menu for Breakfast is the same as the MDR. Certainly a quiet venue, but, at least for me--and I like formality normally--too formal for my tastes at that time of the day. Probably, in my opinion, would be worth its wait in gold, at least for me on disembarkation morning. The MDR and the Lido Restaurant are almost always somewhat zooy then. We don't care for the PG breakfast. It seems "elitist" somehow, grating, jarring, I dunno the exact word, but bottom line is we didn't care for it. Disembarkation morning? Two words -- Room Service :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted April 24, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 24, 2014 What time does the Pinnacle open for breakfast? The hours are the same as the MDR for breakfast. Earlier on port days and 1/2 hour later on sea days. Can vary on the type of cruise you are on but generally speaking - around 7:30 am on port days and 8:00 am on sea days. Now, we have been on a cruise where it was open earlier - more port intensive, etc. So your best bet is just to check the MDR breakfast hours in your On Location for the day and know that the PG hours are the same. The Neptune Lounge also has continental type breakfast and is usually open earlier. We look forward to the calm and quiet of the PG, especially on our favourite ship when it is possible - alas, on our next cruise it is not to be . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernphoenix Posted April 24, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Hate to disagree, but we love breakfast in the Pinnacle Grill...quiet and personal service , the menu is not the attraction, the surroundings and personal service are precious! ( I don't think Elitist , I think a slice of morning heaven ) Marilyn Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted April 24, 2014 #11 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I heartily recommend the PG lunch, well worth the price :) I second that. Or third it as I see Kazu beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted April 24, 2014 #12 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Hate to disagree, but we love breakfast in the Pinnacle Grill...quiet and personal service , the menu is not the attraction, the surroundings and personal service are precious! ( I don't think Elitist , I think a slice of morning heaven )Marilyn Sent from my iPad using Forums Yes DH and I are definitely in the minority about breakfast at the PG :D My slice of morning heaven is first breakfast from the Neptune Lounge (which DH is happy to fetch), 2nd breakfast later on, out by the aft pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted April 24, 2014 #13 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Service for PG Breakfast may be the issue for me. I had truly personable service in the MDR on the Westerdam from both of my Stewards. In the PG for Breakfast, I had the whole staff: each one seemed to have something he/she was supposed to "deliver". Very impersonable and "cool", particularly in the morning, at least for me. And, attentive: they were not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted April 24, 2014 #14 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Sometimes on the first two mornings of a cruise when the ship is in Code Orange, the concierge may tell you Pinnacle is not open for breakfast. They are sometimes mistaken. If you wish to go, call and ask Pinnacle if they are open. More often than not breakfast is available for the guests. Elitist? People pay for it. It is no more elitist than anything else someone pays for. Someone pays for a cabana on Eurodam etc,,,,,, that is what they chose to spend their money on. Someone else pays for a pricey helicopter excursion in Alaska. Someone else chooses to spend more money for a pricey cabin and breakfast in Pinnacle is included in that price. We all spend our own money our own way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted April 24, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 24, 2014 As has been stated, the menu for Breakfast is the same as the MDR. Certainly a quiet venue, but, at least for me--and I like formality normally--too formal for my tastes at that time of the day. Probably, in my opinion, would be worth its wait in gold, at least for me on disembarkation morning. The MDR and the Lido Restaurant are almost always somewhat zooy then. It is great on disembarkation day! The rest of the week we still enjoy it and never have felt it too formal. It depends on the ship, but most of the time the waiters get to know what you like and bring it to you quickly. DaveOKC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajacali Posted April 24, 2014 #16 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Hate to disagree, but we love breakfast in the Pinnacle Grill...quiet and personal service , the menu is not the attraction, the surroundings and personal service are precious! ( I don't think Elitist , I think a slice of morning heaven )Marilyn Sent from my iPad using Forums Thanks to those who posted the hours. I could not remember the hours and am trying to decide whether to upgrade from a Signature Suite to a Neptune S. Its a very port intensive cruise so was wondering how early we could have breakfast at the PG. We absolutely love breakfast there - its relaxing , excellent service and just makes the start of each day lovely for us. Just struggling with deciding if the cost is going to be worth it for us this cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp556 Posted April 24, 2014 #17 Share Posted April 24, 2014 We've never had lunch at the Pinnacle, but I think it's time to try it. Do you make reservations or just show up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25thden Posted April 24, 2014 #18 Share Posted April 24, 2014 The Pinnacle Grill was closed for breakfast on disembarkation morning when we were on the Westerdam last year on a repositioning leg from San Diego to Vancouver. The waiters we usually had in the PG at breakfast were seen transporting passengers in wheelchairs to taxis, etc. We were disappointed not to have a leisurely breakfast there on our last day, but we understood the need for many types of passenger assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted April 24, 2014 #19 Share Posted April 24, 2014 We've never had lunch at the Pinnacle, but I think it's time to try it. Do you make reservations or just show up? We have done both....... We have pre-booked reservations and also have just shown up. :) Either is fine assuming there is availability for seating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp556 Posted April 24, 2014 #20 Share Posted April 24, 2014 We have done both....... We have pre-booked reservations and also have just shown up. :) Either is fine assuming there is availability for seating. Thanks, Sail. You're in my thoughts ♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin Terri Posted April 25, 2014 #21 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Sometimes on the first two mornings of a cruise when the ship is in Code Orange, the concierge may tell you Pinnacle is not open for breakfast. They are sometimes mistaken. If you wish to go, call and ask Pinnacle if they are open. More often than not breakfast is available for the guests. Elitist? People pay for it. It is no more elitist than anything else someone pays for. Someone pays for a cabana on Eurodam etc,,,,,, that is what they chose to spend their money on. Someone else pays for a pricey helicopter excursion in Alaska. Someone else chooses to spend more money for a pricey cabin and breakfast in Pinnacle is included in that price. We all spend our own money our own way. BINGO! Terri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted April 25, 2014 #22 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Yes DH and I are definitely in the minority about breakfast at the PG :D My slice of morning heaven is first breakfast from the Neptune Lounge (which DH is happy to fetch), 2nd breakfast later on, out by the aft pool. Kazu would probably agree with you, even though she got the totally awesome pot of prune juice. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelleherdl Posted April 25, 2014 #23 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Breakfast for me is in many ways more valued than dinner. The Pinnacle Grill for breakfast will continue to be a draw to book Neptune Suites even when I get 4 star and can get most of the benies like laundry with a Signature Suite. Call it pound foolish but I am just one of those folks who enjoy the leisured service for breakfast and is willing to pay for it. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapete Posted April 25, 2014 #24 Share Posted April 25, 2014 DW and I are not fans of the PG for dinner but we really enjoy it for breakfast and lunch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda&Vern Posted April 25, 2014 #25 Share Posted April 25, 2014 The Pinnacle Grill was closed for breakfast on disembarkation morning when we were on the Westerdam last year on a repositioning leg from San Diego to Vancouver. The waiters we usually had in the PG at breakfast were seen transporting passengers in wheelchairs to taxis, etc. We were disappointed not to have a leisurely breakfast there on our last day, but we understood the need for many types of passenger assistance. We have found the PG to be open for breakfast on disembarkation morning on all of our cruises - however the hours are very early, because the staff does have passenger assistance duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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