Coastal kitchen questions

[Cruisegirl6]

Hello,

 

I just booked the JS on the Oasis, figured a changed from the typical balcony stateroom. I realize that having a JS we have access to dinner in Coastal Kitchen, but we have a few questions and appreciate your help in assisting us to decide whether to purchase the Ultimate Dining Package or not. We ALWAYS purchase the Ultimate Dining Package and haven't eaten in the MDR for years now, but like your opinions:

 

How is the dinner/food in Coastal Kitchen, do you feel it very much exceeds the MDR or do you feel its more similar to the MDR when it comes to the food?

 

Does anybody have the dinner menu's that we can look at to help us decide what to do?

 

We like to eat around 8pm do you feel we find problems in getting our time?

 

Do you find reservations are necessary and is there a way to make them online?

 

Thank you!

[Clarea]

Reservations are necessary and as a JS guest, you can only make them onboard.

[Cruisegirl6]

Okie dokie, now to see if anybody can get me copies of the menu to look at to help us decide whether we want to take advantage of Coastal Kitchen or not.

[Dizneydreamer_PA]

I don’t have copies of the menu from CK, but we found the food was far superior to the MDR in November. We did a 3 night dining package and then did the other nights in CK and it was the perfect mix for us.

[molly361]

The only CK menu I have seen was posted by John, it's for Day 1

 

John where are you??

[39august]

Try a search. I have seen those menus posted on CC several times in the past 2 years.

[mac_tlc]

See post #89 in this thread:

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2428649&page=5

 

 

mac_tlc

[Turtles06]

OP: please do a "Coastal Kitchen" search on this forum, as there have been several recent threads discussing problems that some folks in Junior Suites have had on Oasis-class ships being able to make dinner reservations on board for CK for all the nights they have wanted. (Besides the tackiness of having to knock on the door to get in!)

 

For some reason, this seems to be less of a problem on Quantum class. For our Anthem cruise two weeks ago, we were even able to book dinner at CK through the Cruise Planner before we sailed. FWIW, we thought the food and service in CK on Anthem were fabulous.

 

I hope that's the same on Oasis, and that you have a great cruise!

[yuvraj]

The food was better presented and overall it was a better dinning experience than MDR (service, ambience).

 

On a seven day cruise, it is worth trying the different venues and making up your own mind.

[maria1122]

you Can stop by CK in the daytime and ask to see that nights menu.

[Cruisegirl6]

Thank you for sending the link to the menus and thank you everybody for your help. I decided to purchase the Ultimate Dining Package and worse case I try Coastal Kitchen one evening and use that day dinner for a lunch.:confused:

[RFerrington]

On Harmony (not sure if Oasis has the same menu and/or rotation) the only night that CK served the filet was night #1 so you might want to check that out if you are interested in the filet at CK.

[Cruisegirl6]

Thank you for that info!

[Milwaukee Eight]

We found the food in CK much better than MDR and Service was just WOW

 

 

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[John&LaLa]

The only CK menu I have seen was posted by John, it's for Day 1x

 

John where are you??

Doing my taxes. 😉

 

Will post full menus in a few minutes. Easier to do from TapaTalk

 

Mine are from January.

 

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[John&LaLa]

One more to go,

 

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[John&LaLa]

Last dinner plus some lunches.

 

Day 6 and Day 5 May switch depending on port. Formal is either in a sea day or San Juan

 

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[island lady]

Doing my taxes. 😉

 

Will post full menus in a few minutes. Easier to do from TapaTalk

 

Mine are from January.

 

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Uhgg...don't mention the "T" word!! :eek::o

 

I have next week procrastinated for that awful annual torture. :(

[Cruisegirl6]

Many thanks John!! Now, I have a plan, three nights CK and 3 nights 150 and one evening Giovanni's. :D

[jamesr3939]

We tend to eat around that time, also. You won't have an issue getting a table around 8:00 PM. We usually went to SL for a cocktail around 7:00 and never had an issue getting a table after 7:30.

[SoCalCruzzing]

We tend to eat around that time, also. You won't have an issue getting a table around 8:00 PM. We usually went to SL for a cocktail around 7:00 and never had an issue getting a table after 7:30.

 

 

 

I am curious did you go to SL in evening even though in JS? Can JS use the SL for a cocktail prior to dinner in the Costal Kitchen as they are adjoining on Oasis Class?

 

 

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[Clarea]

... Can JS use the SL for a cocktail prior to dinner in the Costal Kitchen as they are adjoining on Oasis Class?

No, JS guests (unless they are also Pinnacle level in C&A) do not have free drink privileges in the SL.

[SoCalCruzzing]

Can we use it for a drink before dinner if we have drink package or can the waiter aces it for drinks?

 

 

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[yuvraj]

Can we use it for a drink before dinner if we have drink package or can the waiter aces it for drinks?

 

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My understanding is that JS guests are not allowed in SL area, only CK. Someone on CC will correct me if I am wrong.

 

One suggestion on this and other matters. Always worth asking while on board rather than just rely on what people like me say on CC.

[blu33yes]

My understanding is that JS guests are not allowed in SL area, only CK. Someone on CC will correct me if I am wrong.

 

 

 

One suggestion on this and other matters. Always worth asking while on board rather than just rely on what people like me say on CC.

 

 

 

Correct.

The SL are for guests in a Grand Suite and above.

 

 

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