J_Keeble Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 I've just booked Allure of the Seas for October this year under a great deal which included drinks at £1450 for 2 people in a D6 Balcony cabin. Being a cruise nerd I instantly went onto the cruise planner and saw Samba grill as a dining option. The sample menu just states "dinner" and has a long list of meats listed. I'm wondering how samba grill works as I don't see an appetisers or desserts? and do you just pick one main? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 It might be different now but our experience was as follows: Appetizers are all on a buffet layout, I don't remember the specific items but I think there were a few types of salads and other items ... I do recall there being salmon .... don't get the salmon ... table mate got the salmon ... hes still recovering from food poisoning .. For the "main" course, the servers walk around the room with the various cuts of meat and stop at each table to offer you a piece of whichever dish they have ... the idea of the Brazilian steakhouse concept is very meat intensive and you basically try and/all of the cuts of meat that you want. I tried pretty much all of them, table mate made a valiant effort after returning from the bathroom (see salmon incident above), wives ate the salads and ignored the meats (heathens). I think deserts were a buffet item again but couldn't tell you for sure, I was passed out from meat overload by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 I have one piece of advice if you decide to do Samba. I have offered this many times on other threads. They save the best cuts of meat for the END. They will try and fill you up on cheaper cuts. They certainly aren't BAD options but if you are a real beef lover I recommend you pass on most of the preliminary "rounds" and save plenty of room for the picanha, which is the last cut they will offer you. I am not a big meat eater so it was WAAAYTOOO much meat for me but I will say...that picanha absolutely melted in my mouth. I thought that saying was just a fabrication, but it actually can happen ! I enjoyed my meal at Samba Grill. I love the venue with the water passing by in that little stream. They have (or at least, they did, when we went there) Brazilian dancers and it was a fun meal. twangster, J_Keeble, Yo2slick and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Keeble Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Thanks for the info, is it true you press a button when you want more meat? I saw that in the description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 5 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: They save the best cuts of meat for the END. They will try and fill you up on cheaper cuts. They certainly aren't BAD options but if you are a real beef lover I recommend you pass on most of the preliminary "rounds" and save plenty of room for the picanha, which is the last cut they will offer you. Based on your description, they really only bring each cut of meat to your table once? That's very differerent from the Brazillian steakhouses I'm used to where the servers continually wander the dining room and you can get as much or as little of whatever you want. I've even asked for a specific cut and that server will be at my table immediately! I'm not certain I would like the Samba Grill version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 On 13/01/2018 at 8:20 AM, Atlantix2000 said: Based on your description, they really only bring each cut of meat to your table once? On Radiance, once you had been through all the cuts you could ask for extra cuts of any of the meats. After the 7 courses (excluding appetisers and desert) I don't think I could have eaten any more. I love meat so this is one of my favourite restaurants on all of the ships. Baked Alaska and Sweety 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 On 1/12/2018 at 7:46 AM, WAAAYTOOO said: I have one piece of advice if you decide to do Samba. I have offered this many times on other threads. They save the best cuts of meat for the END. They will try and fill you up on cheaper cuts. They certainly aren't BAD options but if you are a real beef lover I recommend you pass on most of the preliminary "rounds" and save plenty of room for the picanha, which is the last cut they will offer you. I am not a big meat eater so it was WAAAYTOOO much meat for me but I will say...that picanha absolutely melted in my mouth. I thought that saying was just a fabrication, but it actually can happen ! I enjoyed my meal at Samba Grill. I love the venue with the water passing by in that little stream. They have (or at least, they did, when we went there) Brazilian dancers and it was a fun meal. Thanks for the info. Now I have to book another Allure cruise. I love this blog. J_Keeble, Neesa and rjac 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Keeble Posted January 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 I do like the sound of this so I Think for the purpose of research I will book it on my cruise planner! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 On 1/12/2018 at 9:20 AM, J_Keeble said: Thanks for the info, is it true you press a button when you want more meat? I saw that in the description. Might have been updated since we did it but for us it was a card with green on one side and red on the other. Will also agree with the point made that they did bring the meats in an order, intended to get you to eat the "cheaper" options first. Not sure if they would have brought over something out of order if we asked or brought a second round if we asked, since we didn't know what to expect, we didn't ask :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 I enjoyed Samba Grill and it is as others have described with a buffet layout for appetizers and side dishes. Meats are brought to your table and we were also asked after the entire selection had been offered if there were any choices we'd like more of and they readily brought those to the table. Personally, I thought it was a great experience and one of the best upcharge values on the ship as long as you avoid the cheaper offerings like the chicken and sausage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted September 23, 2022 Report Share Posted September 23, 2022 Was this venue removed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan79 Posted September 23, 2022 Report Share Posted September 23, 2022 Doesn’t appear to be removed. Shows up on Royals website as still being there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatyBoaty Posted September 23, 2022 Report Share Posted September 23, 2022 55 minutes ago, Wilson said: Was this venue removed? I'm on Allure October 1 and it's available for reservations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted September 23, 2022 Report Share Posted September 23, 2022 Samba Grill is located in the Solarium. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted September 23, 2022 Report Share Posted September 23, 2022 I am on Allure now and ate there Tuesday night. They have appetizers brought to table and other appetizers to pick your own on a display. They bring sides for your meal and the meat is brought on skewers…they bring each kind but you can decline if there is one or two you prefer not to try. The tenderloin is amazing as is the boneless beef ribs. Chicken wrapped with bacon, sausage, top sirloin, bottom sirloin, lamb are also on skewers. Meal is quite filling!!! CrimsonCruiser, Neesa, BowTieBrigade and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted September 23, 2022 Report Share Posted September 23, 2022 If you have specific questions just ask and I will answer later. I am at Labadee right now and heading off ship shortly FloatyBoaty, WAAAYTOOO, CrimsonCruiser and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScooterScott22 Posted September 25, 2022 Report Share Posted September 25, 2022 We are debarking tomorrow and had dinner at Samba this sailing. I’ll add a few notes. The meats vary but the tenderloin and rib were the best. They have three sauces and the chimichurri may help with the rounds. I was surprised that the bacon wrapped chicken didn’t please me. Bacon is always a plus but I guess this was the exception to prove the rule. For the self serve apps there are a couple selections that were interesting but it will depend on your interests. They bring a plate of vegetables to serve family style. The other apps were cheese empanada, yucca, and a fried banana. A plate of small “cheese” bread was the initial dish. WAAAYTOOO, PPPJJ-GCVAB, AlmondFarmer and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted September 30, 2022 Report Share Posted September 30, 2022 Samba was SO good. I really enjoyed the beefs best, discovered I am not a lamb person and enjoyed one of the pork selections. Really want to get a jar of those sauces to bring home. They were all so yummy! PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joberry57 Posted September 30, 2022 Report Share Posted September 30, 2022 I'm on Allure in December and had planned on skipping Samba. Not anymore as it sounds amazing. BowTieBrigade, PPPJJ-GCVAB, Ryan79 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvergreenCruzers Posted September 30, 2022 Report Share Posted September 30, 2022 Definitely sounds like a case of the meat sweats.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted October 2, 2022 Report Share Posted October 2, 2022 On 1/12/2018 at 5:48 AM, J_Keeble said: I've just booked Allure of the Seas for October this year under a great deal which included drinks at £1450 for 2 people in a D6 Balcony cabin. Being a cruise nerd I instantly went onto the cruise planner and saw Samba grill as a dining option. The sample menu just states "dinner" and has a long list of meats listed. I'm wondering how samba grill works as I don't see an appetisers or desserts? and do you just pick one main? There is a dessert bar and salad bar. IMO the meats are overly seasoned - too salty for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowTieBrigade Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 On 10/1/2022 at 8:07 PM, cruisellama said: There is a dessert bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14Terry Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 It’s been a few years since we ate there. We both enjoyed the dining experience. I wish more RC ships had the Samba Grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted December 7, 2022 Report Share Posted December 7, 2022 On 11/29/2022 at 9:15 PM, BowTieBrigade said: from what I remember it's similar to the dessert section in Windjammer. Ice cream, cheesecake, i think they had fruit too. We ended up not partaking because we were close to bursting from all the mains but I did see it in passing. Like the salad bar it is included in your payment BowTieBrigade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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