KDK Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 I would prefer to eat at the MDR every night, but some people in my party like the idea of a themed buffet. Are there any specific cuisine nights on the Allure Western Caribbean cruises that are stand out? My daughter is interested in either the Caribbean dinner theme or the Mexican. In your opinion, is it worth it? Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittermagoo Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 I'm not sure about Allure, but on Adventure in January they had a Caribbean night, an Indian night, and an Italian night (I think). We went for the Indian night because we got back from our excursion too late for dinner, and it was FABULOUS. KDK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingNewb Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 This is a very loaded question that calls for a very relative and/or personal response based upon the context. If you were asking "better and worse" in terms of objective food quality such as freshness and temperature, then there could be several worthy answers based upon whether formal nights affected Windjammer crowds therefore the food sat there longer, etc. If you are asking, based upon context, whether the overall aesthetics of theme nights were better or worse, such as Mexican nights are decorated more or what not, that would also be a fair question. If you were asking about what's better (Caribbean food or Mexican), that would require a personal response that might not answer your intended question. I have a feeling that is not what you were really asking though. HERE is my response...Why not just go on all event/theme based nights, take five minutes to peruse the Windjammer, and if it doesn't seem appealing, go elsewhere. That is the beauty of a cruise, so many options. I would not avoid or choose a restaurant based upon forum member opinions alone. I want to see, taste and experience it for myself. But opinions do help. No doubt. Have fun! KDK and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose City Cruiser Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 We like Caribbean night at WJ for the oxtail and goat curry KDK and JasonOasis 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexster Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 3 hours ago, CruisingNewb said: This is a very loaded question that calls for a very relative and/or personal response based upon the context. If you were asking "better and worse" in terms of objective food quality such as freshness and temperature, then there could be several worthy answers based upon whether formal nights affected Windjammer crowds therefore the food sat there longer, etc. If you are asking, based upon context, whether the overall aesthetics of theme nights were better or worse, such as Mexican nights are decorated more or what not, that would also be a fair question. If you were asking about what's better (Caribbean food or Mexican), that would require a personal response that might not answer your intended question. I have a feeling that is not what you were really asking though. HERE is my response...Why not just go on all event/theme based nights, take five minutes to peruse the Windjammer, and if it doesn't seem appealing, go elsewhere. That is the beauty of a cruise, so many options. I would not avoid or choose a restaurant based upon forum member opinions alone. I want to see, taste and experience it for myself. But opinions do help. No doubt. Have fun! That's what I'm most excited for. You can just look through the Windjammer and decide if stuff looks good. Heck, if there's a dessert you want, you could feasibly take it with you to the MDR to eat after dinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingNewb Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Rose City Cruiser said: We like Caribbean night at WJ for the oxtail and goat curry That sounds so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingNewb Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 53 minutes ago, Lexster said: That's what I'm most excited for. You can just look through the Windjammer and decide if stuff looks good. Heck, if there's a dessert you want, you could feasibly take it with you to the MDR to eat after dinner Not only that, stop by the Windjammer, if something looks interesting, ask for a small plate of it. Taste it. If you like, you can come back later and have it for second dinner, or eat it right there and then for first dinner. Its like a freaking Costco but only samples. You don't have to commit. You can browse and walk away. KDK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexster Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 16 minutes ago, CruisingNewb said: Not only that, stop by the Windjammer, if something looks interesting, ask for a small plate of it. Taste it. If you like, you can come back later and have it for second dinner, or eat it right there and then for first dinner. Its like a freaking Costco but only samples. You don't have to commit. You can browse and walk away. True! Much like the hobbits, you can have dinner AND supper! KDK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDK Posted March 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 9 hours ago, CruisingNewb said: This is a very loaded question that calls for a very relative and/or personal response based upon the context. If you were asking "better and worse" in terms of objective food quality such as freshness and temperature, then there could be several worthy answers based upon whether formal nights affected Windjammer crowds therefore the food sat there longer, etc. If you are asking, based upon context, whether the overall aesthetics of theme nights were better or worse, such as Mexican nights are decorated more or what not, that would also be a fair question. If you were asking about what's better (Caribbean food or Mexican), that would require a personal response that might not answer your intended question. I have a feeling that is not what you were really asking though. HERE is my response...Why not just go on all event/theme based nights, take five minutes to peruse the Windjammer, and if it doesn't seem appealing, go elsewhere. That is the beauty of a cruise, so many options. I would not avoid or choose a restaurant based upon forum member opinions alone. I want to see, taste and experience it for myself. But opinions do help. No doubt. Have fun! Thank you for your considered response. I was basically asking if any of the theme nights were particularly standout in anyone's opinion. Since I am traveling with a group that is only wanting to go to the buffet for dinner for only one night, and my teenager requested either Caribbean night or Mexican night, I was hoping that people who have eaten there those nights might make suggestions. I really enjoy hearing people's personal responses (such as listening to the Mason Jar reviews from Wonder) and that was what I was hoping for in this case. With that said, your post was helpful and made me consider options that I hadn't before. I appreciate you taking the time to answer me so thoughtfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDK Posted March 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 7 hours ago, Rose City Cruiser said: We like Caribbean night at WJ for the oxtail and goat curry I really appreciate this input! So glad you enjoyed those entrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDK Posted March 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 4 hours ago, CruisingNewb said: Not only that, stop by the Windjammer, if something looks interesting, ask for a small plate of it. Taste it. If you like, you can come back later and have it for second dinner, or eat it right there and then for first dinner. Its like a freaking Costco but only samples. You don't have to commit. You can browse and walk away. Hmm...never considered treating ourselves twice! Thanks for this "cuisine speed dating" suggestion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livtocruise Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 21 hours ago, skittermagoo said: I'm not sure about Allure, but on Adventure in January they had a Caribbean night, an Indian night, and an Italian night (I think). We went for the Indian night because we got back from our excursion too late for dinner, and it was FABULOUS. Do they advertise in the cruise compass compass about the different nights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose City Cruiser Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 29 minutes ago, Livtocruise said: Do they advertise in the cruise compass compass about the different nights? Yes. Once onboard, you can check the themes throughout the sailing at the Windjammer Marketplace on the Royal app under Dining - Restaurants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonOasis Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 21 hours ago, Rose City Cruiser said: We like Caribbean night at WJ for the oxtail and goat curry Oh my goodness goat curry and oxtails are so good, you have my mouth watering right now. To answer the OP question I say yes they are both worth it, I think a lot of people overlook Windjammers at dinner and while I don't go to Windjammers every night on a cruise the night or in some cases nights that I do go there the food has been great and flavorful. If they are looking for a specific theme I would suggest they either check the cruise compass or the app for the theme. Rose City Cruiser and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingNewb Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 14 hours ago, KDK said: Thank you for your considered response. I was basically asking if any of the theme nights were particularly standout in anyone's opinion. Since I am traveling with a group that is only wanting to go to the buffet for dinner for only one night, and my teenager requested either Caribbean night or Mexican night, I was hoping that people who have eaten there those nights might make suggestions. I really enjoy hearing people's personal responses (such as listening to the Mason Jar reviews from Wonder) and that was what I was hoping for in this case. With that said, your post was helpful and made me consider options that I hadn't before. I appreciate you taking the time to answer me so thoughtfully. Ok. That changes things quite a bit. If you are only going to visit the buffet once, and for a themed night, I would go Caribbean. Unless you come from a city that has no Mexican food readily available, I don't think that there would be a debate. Caribbean food isn't readily available where I live. As mentioned somewhere above Caribbean braised oxtail is available. I would go just for that. LOL KDK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.