On Wonder of the Seas, Which Specialty Restaurant Would You Choose for YOUR Birthday Meal and Why?

[LEMJMcC]

The lovely wife and I will be on WOTS in a couple of weeks and it just so happens that I'll have a birthday while onboard.  We have the UDP (first time ever) and I would like some suggestions on where to eat my bday meals (lunch & supper).  I know it depends on my taste in food so allow me to state that I enjoy foods of any kind with the possible exception of Indian food, no offense, but I can't stand curry.

 

So where would you recommend my wife take me and why do you make that recommendation?

 

Thanks all!

Edited January 20, 2023 by LEMJMcC

[John&LaLa]

Izumi Tepanyaki. It's the most fun

[DrProfessor]

One of our favorites on the Oasis class ships is 150 Central Park.  The bread that they bring before the meal is best of any of the specialty restaurants (our opinion of course).  The meals are all very good and fried cheesecake (if you like cheesecake) is just the right size for dessert.

[LEMJMcC]

Just now, John&LaLa said:

Izumi Tepanyaki. It's the most fun

What is Tepanyaki?  

[LEMJMcC]

Just now, RCFirstTimer said:

One of our favorites on the Oasis class ships is 150 Central Park.  The bread that they bring before the meal is best of any of the specialty restaurants (our opinion of course).  The meals are all very good and fried cheesecake (if you like cheesecake) is just the right size for dessert.

I love cheesecake!  Thanks!

[DrProfessor]

12 minutes ago, LEMJMcC said:

What is Tepanyaki?  

 

It is called different things by people, Tepanyaki or Hibachi at Izumi's.

 

Basically, it is a full meal prepared for 8-10 people in front of you.  The chef comes out and entertains while cooking your food.  It is a lot of fun.  But it is quite popular, so if you plan to do this, go straight to Izumi's when you get on board because other restaurants seem to not be able to book Hibachi/Tepanyaki.  Also - be sure to specifically state that you want the Hibachi or they may reserve your time on the sushi side which is not the same.

[TRUEBLUE66]

Mason Jar. Great food and the best sea views of all the speciality restaurants.

[PompeySailor]

150 CP

IMO One of Royals best offerings with very good quality of food,

We have had great service across all the Oasis class ships we have sailed on.

In our experience the service and quality travels well across the fleet.

BTW The Urban Garden Martini which is the restaurants signature drink is a must try 🍸 

 

It will be #1 for dinner on day 1 on Wonder when we sail on her this year.

 

Enjoy Wonder, Have a great birthday 🥳 

[BecciBoo]

Mason Jar...much fun!  Although we love 150 too.

[BirdTravels]

150 CP is the most elegant restaurant. 

 

BUT,,, for a birthday, I would go to the food that I really want.... which would be Teppanyaki, sushi, or the steakhouse. 

[SimonStern]

Another vote for 150CP as the best food on the boat.  

Izumi for the more fun experience if you have a group with you

I'd also vote Mason Jar for lunch

[John&LaLa]

3 hours ago, TRUEBLUE66 said:

Mason Jar. Great food and the best sea views of all the speciality restaurants.

 

I take it you haven't sailed Odyssey and enjoyed the Izumi Hibachi restaurant 😉

[molly361]

Izumi but the sushi side😁

[TRUEBLUE66]

23 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

I take it you haven't sailed Odyssey and enjoyed the Izumi Hibachi restaurant 😉

Will be next week John and plan to try Wonderland also!😁

[paross4]

If you haven't done one, try the Chef's Table.

 

Small group, interesting menu and wine.  Lots of it.  

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[ATSEAMYLIFE]

Hands down 150CP.  We had Thanksgiving dinner there and it was so good we went back two nights later for dinner.  It was hard to get in the second night but we went late so all was good.  Book it on the app as soon as you can as premium times can sell out quickly.  

[cruiselvr04]

Chefs Table for sure.  We’ve celebrated several anniversaries and birthdays at Chefs table. While I wouldn’t do it more then once a year as the menus don’t change much, the food and wine is very good and it’s an intimate atmosphere.  

[ATSEAMYLIFE]

19 minutes ago, paross4 said:

If you haven't done one, try the Chef's Table.

 

Small group, interesting menu and wine.  Lots of it.  

We have done Chef's Table three times and the first (Allure) was outstanding.  The second (Oasis) food wasn't as good and presentation was lacking.  The third (Allure) wasn't good at all, food was a step above Denny's.  No more CT for us.  The best CT ever was on a Carnival cruise when they held it in the galley.  

[John&LaLa]

1 hour ago, TRUEBLUE66 said:

Will be next week John and plan to try Wonderland also!😁

 

Eat early if you want a view. Wall of glass behind all tables but the big double one

[PompeySailor]

23 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Eat early if you want a view. Wall of glass behind all tables but the big double one

We like this one, have managed to be seated here a few times.

Was an early seating (5:30)

 

Views are great!

 

Assuming Wonderland on Wonder is similar to all the others 

Edited January 20, 2023 by PompeySailor

[John&LaLa]

42 minutes ago, PompeySailor said:

We like this one, have managed to be seated here a few times.

Was an early seating (5:30)

 

Views are great!

 

Assuming Wonderland on Wonder is similar to all the others 

 

I was referring to Izumi. It faces outside

[PompeySailor]

53 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

I was referring to Izumi. It faces outside

Gotya 👍🏻