SpicyCherry Posted December 26, 2021 Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 Does anyone know if you can make reservations for Coastal Kitchen for dinner prior to boarding? If not and you have to make reservations onboard, can you make them for several nights at one time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted December 26, 2021 Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 My concierge Ooma on the Odyssey made my CK reservations for the entire week before boarding, just respond to the email you receive. Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpicyCherry Posted December 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, Neesa said: My concierge Ooma on the Odyssey made my CK reservations for the entire week before boarding, just respond to the email you receive. Thanks...can the concierge also make Specialty Restaurant reservations as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 26, 2021 Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 22 minutes ago, SpicyCherry said: Thanks...can the concierge also make Specialty Restaurant reservations as well? Yes. They can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpicyCherry Posted December 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Yes. They can. Thanks!! Neesa and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 What about those in Jr Suites? Do we need to do this daily and if so when in the day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 8 minutes ago, Jolly Ogre said: What about those in Jr Suites? Do we need to do this daily and if so when in the day? Varies by ship and loads that cruise. On Quantum class in a JS I've been able to make reservation for the week pre-pandemic. On Oasis class my luck in a JS has been much worse. I'd visit CK upon boarding and ask. anneglubis and rjac 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 57 minutes ago, twangster said: Varies by ship and loads that cruise. On Quantum class in a JS I've been able to make reservation for the week pre-pandemic. On Oasis class my luck in a JS has been much worse. I'd visit CK upon boarding and ask. Ah, bummer. We loved CK on our Odyssey Cruise (Junior Suite) and they let us make as many reservations as we wanted for dinner - granted, the ship was fairly low capacity at the time, too. Really loved the CK crew on that ship (not that we have much CK experience to compare to!) We'll make CK our first stop on Allure in October and just see what they say. MamaShark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 We will be on Oasis on 1/30/22 so we will see how it goes. I am thinking that with omicron there will be still limited capacity on board so we might have better luck. As for our 12/22 sailing I am not going to hold my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 32 minutes ago, Jolly Ogre said: We will be on Oasis on 1/30/22 so we will see how it goes. I am thinking that with omicron there will be still limited capacity on board so we might have better luck. As for our 12/22 sailing I am not going to hold my breath. Pinnacle are still restricted so that may help your cause. Certain night menus appeal to me more than others. Look them over in the app before and if required, pick the best nights for the menus you like. Neesa and MaryCS62 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 20 minutes ago, twangster said: Pinnacle are still restricted ...but Pinns can still get in on a space available basis, yes ? MamaShark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpicyCherry Posted January 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 19 minutes ago, twangster said: Pinnacle are still restricted so that may help your cause. Certain night menus appeal to me more than others. Look them over in the app before and if required, pick the best nights for the menus you like. Great suggestion. I didn't know you could see the menu for each evening in the app. This will be helpful in choosing which nights to opt for Specialty Dining. Our sailing is not until April/May 2022 so not sure if what we're seeing is accurate for our sailing though. But some of what we do see makes the decision to dine elsewhere easier!! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said: ...but Pinns can still get in on a space available basis, yes ? Depends on the ship. Harmony - No. Allure - Yes. But that was Thanksgiving on Harmony so CK was way over capacity. Doubt JS did very well on that cruise either. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGus Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 22 hours ago, twangster said: Depends on the ship. Harmony - No. Allure - Yes. But that was Thanksgiving on Harmony so CK was way over capacity. Doubt JS did very well on that cruise either. I agree that all depends on the ship, the host and the capacity, as well as how many in suites are actually eating there. My last 2 CK experiences since startup, has been they really filled up from 6:30 on when early traditional was 5:30 as a reference. Pin's a few nights early and very late, also not the same ones every night as I saw pre-Covid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos A. Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 On 1/5/2022 at 12:46 PM, KLA said: Ah, bummer. We loved CK on our Odyssey Cruise (Junior Suite) and they let us make as many reservations as we wanted for dinner - granted, the ship was fairly low capacity at the time, too. Really loved the CK crew on that ship (not that we have much CK experience to compare to!) We'll make CK our first stop on Allure in October and just see what they say. Does anyone have any info on the availability for JS guests on Odyssey recently? Can you make all your reservations on the first day or do you have to make them day bay day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Carlos A. said: Does anyone have any info on the availability for JS guests on Odyssey recently? Can you make all your reservations on the first day or do you have to make them day bay day? Go up to the CK desk on Day 1 and see what they'll let you do. Back in October we had no issue doing this, but that was also during reduced capacity. You may not have the same luck now, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Carlos A. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbdavis3591 Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 2 hours ago, KLA said: Go up to the CK desk on Day 1 and see what they'll let you do. Back in October we had no issue doing this, but that was also during reduced capacity. You may not have the same luck now, but it doesn't hurt to ask. YMMV but on our May 13-20 Ovation cruise we stopped by the CK desk and was able to make reservations for the first two nights. On the second night we were able to make CK reservations for the remaining nights. WAAAYTOOO and Carlos A. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieC Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 We are in a suite this Christmas. Can we make the coastal kitchen reservations ahead of time? I saw someone mention a concierge- when/how do we contact them? Thanks tingtang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpicyCherry Posted May 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 2 hours ago, AngieC said: We are in a suite this Christmas. Can we make the coastal kitchen reservations ahead of time? I saw someone mention a concierge- when/how do we contact them? Thanks Welcome to the 'Suite Life'....there's no going back!! The Suite Concierge will reach out to all those in Grand Suites or higher about 1 week prior to sailing. They will make all your dining reservations, including Coastal Kitchen. They will also make other reservations, for Spa, Shows, etc. They will not reach out to passengers in Junior Suites early so those in the JS can make dinner reservations at CK once onboard, per availability. What ship will you be on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anneglubis Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 Boohoohoo I booked junior suite for our first suite thinking we'd be able to get in for dinners at CK. I bid for grand suite and higher (they're not available for paying upgrade) now that I know I can't rely on CK. Hoping for a miracle. If hubby doesn't get some better food, his cruise career will be over. Dang dang dang. SpicyCherry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 Just make some CK reservations once you get onboard. @anneglubis. If it's just you 2, you'll have some success. anneglubis and Neesa 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 6 hours ago, Xaa said: Just make some CK reservations once you get onboard. @anneglubis. If it's just you 2, you'll have some success. @anneglubis i’d also recommend being very very flexible on your dining time. if there are families with children, they will likely fill the earlier slots and there may not be availability for you between 5:30-7:30/8. this is typically what happens to us if we run into a conflict, as we are a party of 2, but prefer to eat early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anneglubis Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 Ummm... @asquared17 i'm totally open to eating whenever. Early is better for intermittent fasting anyway. Not that I do that, but I could maybe lose weight if I ate earlier lol. But are we talking even earlier than 5? asquared17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 21 minutes ago, anneglubis said: Ummm... @asquared17 i'm totally open to eating whenever. Early is better for intermittent fasting anyway. Not that I do that, but I could maybe lose weight if I ate earlier lol. But are we talking even earlier than 5? No, they don’t start serving dinner until 5. You can see hours (and menus) in the app. anneglubis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anneglubis Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 Bah. I guess my app isn't updated with that stuff. Tons of the buttons in the toolbar don't bring up anything. Maybe once I get on the ship, it'll all sort out. I'm so used to NOT using the app on carnival, I just didn't bother with the RC app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 58 minutes ago, anneglubis said: Bah. I guess my app isn't updated with that stuff. Tons of the buttons in the toolbar don't bring up anything. Maybe once I get on the ship, it'll all sort out. I'm so used to NOT using the app on carnival, I just didn't bother with the RC app. FWIW, CK always serves filet mignon on night 1 and it is very good, so if it fits your plans, I recommend trying to get a reservation for the first night. anneglubis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 On 5/4/2023 at 6:42 PM, anneglubis said: Ummm... @asquared17 i'm totally open to eating whenever. Early is better for intermittent fasting anyway. Not that I do that, but I could maybe lose weight if I ate earlier lol. But are we talking even earlier than 5? i am actually not sure if there is a reservation time earlier than 5:30 in CK, ship dependent. more so leaning toward later hour — think for 8-8:30 anneglubis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anneglubis Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 Lol! We're vegetarian lolol. But hubby eats meat occasionally. So I'll take you up on that advice and try to set him up for a nice steak. Part of what I'm hoping is that CK serves better vegetarian options than the dining room, which has only about 2-3 Indian dishes they shuffle throughout the cruise. We can only do that for a couple of meals and then it's so much salad and cheese pizza on these trips. It's fine for me, who always has weight to lose and doesn't care that much about food quality actually. But hubby burns calories like a furnace. I gotta find protein to shovel in there and he is kinda picky. BTW, I'm surely not suggesting royal change anything for the 2% passengers who are vegetarians. Just trying to see if there are more options on the ship that I've been missing. So come on CK!! Thanks so much for the tips. 36 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: FWIW, CK always serves filet mignon on night 1 and it is very good, so if it fits your plans, i recommend trying to get a reservation for the first night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 1 hour ago, anneglubis said: Lol! We're vegetarian lolol. Oops. I can't tell you how good they are but there's one unique vegetarian option each night in CK and they vary greatly from night to night. anneglubis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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