sky class and coastal kitchen

[3shar 4]

We are on Oasis in sky class ( 2 BR grand suite). I know beer and wine is free 11- late in evening. If you dine at coastal is your beer/ wine when seated included?

[twangster 21,898]

Yes, but of the variety offered for free.  If you have the DX then better selections are available.  

If you are a wine snob like me, there is a distinction to be made between the "included" options and better wines.

Also, don't be afraid to ask for a Mimosa at breakfast in CK.  It's included as well.  

[HAK1906 179]

In a Junior Suite. I know that Coastal Kitchen is available to me for dinner, when will I be able to reserve a place.  I don't see it as a dinner option in the Cruise Planner?

[WAAAYTOOO 9,472]

9 minutes ago, HAK1906 said:

In a Junior Suite. I know that Coastal Kitchen is available to me for dinner, when will I be able to reserve a place.  I don't see it as a dinner option in the Cruise Planner?

You can go to the CK when you board and makes dinner reservations. Depending on the ship, you may have to make them daily if you want more than 1 night.  Some ships will let you make reservations for multiple nights and some won’t. 

[HAK1906 179]

Just now, WAAAYTOOO said:

You can go to the CK when you board and makes dinner reservations. Depending on the ship, you may have to make them daily if you want more than 1 night.  Some ships will let you make reservations for multiple nights and some won’t. 

What's your thoughts/opinions on Coastal Kitchen related to quality of food and service and that of "specialty restaurants" like Chops and Jamie's, etc..?

[WAAAYTOOO 9,472]

Just now, HAK1906 said:

What's your thoughts/opinions on Coastal Kitchen related to quality of food and service and that of "specialty restaurants" like Chops and Jamie's, etc..?

I am not a super fan of the CK but it is certainly better than the MDR.

[Fairlynew 301]

Food quality is equal.  I like the combination of specialty quality food with a consistent serving team. Best of MDR traditional experience with specialty restaurant food. 

[Lovetocruise2002 9,347]

23 minutes ago, HAK1906 said:

What's your thoughts/opinions on Coastal Kitchen related to quality of food and service and that of "specialty restaurants" like Chops and Jamie's, etc..?

I am usually in total agreement with @WAAAYTOOO but this is where we disagree. IMO, the food quality in CK rivals specialty if not better in some cases. 

[twangster 21,898]

2 hours ago, HAK1906 said:

What's your thoughts/opinions on Coastal Kitchen related to quality of food and service and that of "specialty restaurants" like Chops and Jamie's, etc..?

Some nights the food is fantastic and other nights it feels like an MDR dinner.  The filet they offer on select nights is usually better than Chops.  

Service is much better than the MDR.

CK is also one of the only meal venues with a great view. 

[FunkyPhil 0]

Thanks for the feedback. What is the CK dress code for breakfast, lunch and dinner?

[Lovetocruise2002 9,347]

47 minutes ago, FunkyPhil said:

Thanks for the feedback. What is the CK dress code for breakfast, lunch and dinner?

Casual for breakfast and lunch.  Smart casual for dinner.  No different than MDR or specialty.  However, I have seen everything from wet bathing suits (they were thankfully asked to leave) to tuxedos and formal wear.  

[Srp431 140]

Do you need reservations for CK for lunch?

[Lovetocruise2002 9,347]

1 minute ago, Srp431 said:

Do you need reservations for CK for lunch?

No.  Only for dinner.