Dining Solo in Steakhouse

[Playa Cofi]

I am going on the Carnival Miracle on August 19th solo.

 

I would like to make reservations in advance for Nick & Nora's (additional $35)but am curious on how they handle that. Would they put me at a table with others or would I be dining alone?

 

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[Happy Sails 2 U]

...then very likely they'll seat you at your own table. I usually book the early wonderfully calm and quiet time slots so that I can sit at a nice table by the window, read my book, enjoy the sunset, take in the ambience of a small restaurant, and consume a delectable meal.

 

If it's the company of other solos you're after, you could attend a solo gathering (check the dailies), and put the word out there. You could ask the maitre d about this, in advance, or you can put in a request when you make the reservation.

 

I've met some wonderful people while dining solo at specialty restaurants. The tables, while small and intimate, are close to one another, so at a minimum you'll have eye contact with your neighbors.

 

You can always test the waters with a greeting, and if you like the people at the table next to yours, super; you'll have company while dining, even if the tables are apart. If not, you can always go back to scrolling through your tablet.

 

Cheers!

 

HS2U :)

[evandbob]

I am going on the Carnival Miracle on August 19th solo.

 

I would like to make reservations in advance for Nick & Nora's (additional $35)but am curious on how they handle that. Would they put me at a table with others or would I be dining alone?

 

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

I've reserved the Steakhouse on 75% of my Carnival cruises, usually near or on the last night of sailing. I've always been seated at a table for two, whether I'm traveling solo or as a couple.

 

I have never seen a person seated at another party's table.

[Playa Cofi]

Thanks for the info. I do not mind at all dining alone.

[maryann2]

I am going on the Carnival Miracle on August 19th solo.

 

I would like to make reservations in advance for Nick & Nora's (additional $35)but am curious on how they handle that. Would they put me at a table with others or would I be dining alone?

 

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

As others have said you will be seated at a table for two.

Don't forget the first night you also get a free bottle of wine.

[NW Native1]

As others have said you will be seated at a table for two.

Don't forget the first night you also get a free bottle of wine.

 

And if you don't finish the bottle - you can take the remainder with you. Well at least they let me take the rest of the bottle with me last year on the Valor.

[SMSACE6]

Thanks for the info on this. I have cruised solo before, and dined solo with YTD, and it doesn't bother me, in fact I now prefer it. In all my cruises, (7), I have never dined at the steakhouse/specialty restaurant. I think that I will give this a try on my upcoming cruise.:)

[kylenyc]

If the steakhouse is anything like Pinnacle Steakhouse on Carnival Splendor it will be fantastic. I also did see a person dining alone in a table for two so suspect you'd be seated at your own table as well.

Edited August 12, 2014 by kylenyc

[1jazzylady]

...then very likely they'll seat you at your own table. I usually book the early wonderfully calm and quiet time slots so that I can sit at a nice table by the window, read my book, enjoy the sunset, take in the ambience of a small restaurant, and consume a delectable meal.

 

If it's the company of other solos you're after, you could attend a solo gathering (check the dailies), and put the word out there. You could ask the maitre d about this, in advance, or you can put in a request when you make the reservation.

 

I've met some wonderful people while dining solo at specialty restaurants. The tables, while small and intimate, are close to one another, so at a minimum you'll have eye contact with your neighbors.

 

You can always test the waters with a greeting, and if you like the people at the table next to yours, super; you'll have company while dining, even if the tables are apart. If not, you can always go back to scrolling through your tablet.

 

Cheers!

 

HS2U :)

I will have a solo table for 2 on the Queen Mary2. I think I will also sign up for a meal in Todd English's speciality restaurant. I have heard that this is a very stuffy ship so you have to be confident and brazen to get through certain experiences. Older people can be extremely rude. But, i will enjoy myself!!!

[JulieMcCoy]

I will be traveling on Carnival, and I had wondered if I would get the free bottle of wine on the first night in the steakhouse. From the posts here, it sounds like I would. How do they determine that - is it one bottle per person or per couple or ?

[mtwingcpa]

Older people can be extremely rude.

 

So can younger people. ;-)