Queens Grill - Your favourite experiences

[SouthWestBoy]

We’re heading off on our first Queens Grill trip in October and would like to know some of your best memories of it to get us excited. What have you ordered off menu that’s made your cruise or what’s your favourite thing to do whilst sailing and being treated like royalty?

[exlondoner]

It depends on the ship, but, on the Vistas, the Upper Terrace is great on a warm sunny day, especially when the ice creams arrive at about 3pm.

[SouthWestBoy]

4 minutes ago, exlondoner said:

It depends on the ship, but, on the Vistas, the Upper Terrace is great on a warm sunny day, especially when the ice creams arrive at about 3pm.

Sounds wonderful. We are off on the Queen Victoria

[Victoria2]

We just enjoy Q.G. Full stop.

 

Hope you will too.

[exlondoner]

Another strangely enjoyable moment is lunch on the first day. There is nothing particuarly exciting about the meal itself, but there is a wonderful feeling of relief that the hassles of embarkation are over, you really are aboard, and, while you sip the first glass of wine, you have the whole voyage ahead of you, with days of cosseting to look forward to. It is tranquil and serene and much nicer than finding something to eat in the busy Lido.

[Host Hattie]

Lunch on our aft balcony sailing away from Gibraltar after a morning call.

[BigMac1953]

Lunch in the Courtyard on a nice sunny day, washed down with a nice crisp white wine.

[exlondoner]

And I've  just remember devilled kidneys, a recent new addition to the breakfast menu. Quite delicious.

[Mickb]

Lobster Thermidor followed by Strawberries Romanov flambéed at the table!

[BklynBoy8]

When we were on the QE2 and Mary 2 QG they encouraged us to challenge them.

[Jacqueline]

It’s fun to anticipate and plan for an upcoming cruise! Especially in these times. We all enjoy exchanging thoughts and experiences. I think it’s impossible to generalize what people have and haven’t experienced. Times  have changed and the onboard experience has evolved. 
i have been on these forums over twenty years and sailed Cunard twenty years before that ( a few small ships and the QE2). 
I am happy that someone  started this thread! I did a back to back a few years back on the QM in the PG and am excited to do the RT from NYC to the Caribbean in November in the QG.

It’s too darn quiet in the forums. It’s time for a spirited “can I wear my designer jeans in the DR” or the ever popular “tips should be included”. I especially like this one when we get the kiwis, Brit’s and Americans taking their customary roles.

On food, I like a nice cold seafood platter with really big prawns and a half a lobster, etc, 

Edited June 17, 2022 by Jacqueline

[DaisyUK]

Wonderful Indian curry with all the accompaniments. 

Funny how all these posts involve food and/or drink😅

[exlondoner]

37 minutes ago, DaisyUK said:

Wonderful Indian curry with all the accompaniments. 

Funny how all these posts involve food and/or drink😅

 

But good. 😀

[techteach]

Is there anything specific to say when ordering the curry?

[Victoria2]

18 minutes ago, techteach said:

Is there anything specific to say when ordering the curry?

On QV, Sandro has organised some very good Italian and Indian evenings for the table. We left it to him to sort the menu.

[Petulia]

For us the best part of the Grills features are the sole use of midships decks 11 and 12. You’ll be given a dedicated ships pass which allows access to these decks by lift. Two lovely restaurants and a central lounge ( with bar) and best of all, the hidden open air courtyard  where you can enjoy a tasty lunch, perfect in good weather. 

There are other great features, but nice to discover them for yourselves. 

[Host Hattie]

I really don't like to have to do this but please read our guidelines, particularly the sections on hijacking and board management.

https://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/guidelines/

The title of this thread is Queens Grill - Your favourite experiences.

If you want to discuss something else, please start your own thread.

 

Thank you for your assistance

[exlondoner]

Sorry, Hattie. 😀

[Host Hattie]

On our first trip in QG we were lucky enough to be invited to tea in one of the duplex suites, it was fabulous even for just an hour.

[exlondoner]

You will think this silly, but I really like the carpets outside the lifts on Deck 11 on the Vistas. I think there are similar ones elsewhere as well.

[tv24]

Flambeed granola for breakfast.

[mcloaked]

24 minutes ago, tv24 said:

Flambeed granola for breakfast.

 

and the option of lamb cutlets grilled to perfection for breakfast (not every day!)

[Host Hattie]

On 6/16/2022 at 12:31 PM, Host Hattie said:

Lunch on our aft balcony sailing away from Gibraltar after a morning call.

Not bad for November !

[thumbun]

Sorry to be the naysayer, but I was somewhat disappointed with the QG experience on the QM2.  I much prefer the QG on the Queen Elizabeth.  The location of the QG on QM2 (deck 7) is not great.   Because Deck 7 is the "promenade deck," the windows are not directly overlooking the ocean, but are overlooking the deck and the people walking and running by.  I don't want to common folk staring in while I eat.  The QG should be in a more private and exclusive location. The QG lounge on QM2 is not great either.  Although it is supposed to be restricted, it is wide open to others.  Of course, the food is terrific and the staff is top notch.  Beef Wellington and Baked Alaska for me!!!

Edited June 20, 2022 by thumbun

[Host Hattie]

I agree, I prefer the Grills on the smaller ships but QM2 is an impressive experience.