J_Keeble Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Having been on Symphony's Maiden voyage I got to try Hooked restaurant, we had this booked up for day 5 of the cruise at 8pm. the restaurant was fairly busy but we were seated in good time and met the waiter Robert who was outstanding. I've attached some images for you all to drool over. Main Menu^ These were a sort of pre starter, very hard to explain what they are but it was like breadcrumb / cheese straw but in a cluster .... whatever they were they were scrumptious take a look at the oyster shooters! Calamari which was not rubbery in the slightest Muscles in a white wine sauce, one gripe was that the pot was a little too deep to get the remaining sauce out but I got there in the end Shrimp Coktail, pretty standard really but my father in Law ate it all! Clam Chowder ... faultless Captains platter which is a lobster tail, this fell straight out the shell, shrimps and a whole filler of cod which was one of the best meals ive had on a ship my fiancé grace had the roll , she admitted she ordered wrong but the flavour was still amazing now for the Sides! the mac and cheese was to die for! we got 2 portions, fries and corn on the cob were all fantastic another picture of my half eaten captains platter one of the shooters, certainly an experience to be had if you have the drinks package we didn't have much room for desert but here they are well and truly HOOKED for hooked overall as I've heard a few say the menu could have some improvements I guess but its very early doors for Hooked but I can certainly see it being a hit on other ships in the future. would I go back Most Defiantly cruiselife, Lovetocruise2002, ellcee and 9 others 9 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysea13 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 great photos I could eat seafood for every meal was it one price for all like chops or ala carte oh by the way I believe those to be royals version of cheddar bay bites (biscuits) J_Keeble 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Keeble Posted April 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 I only took them on my phone but I hope it gives you an idea :) it was set price of around $44 I believe. don't hold me to that though. henrysea13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Thanks for sharing these photos! J_Keeble 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 @J_Keeble Glad to hear the shooters are covered under the drink package. J_Keeble 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Were those homemade potato chips with your fiancee's lobster roll? I'd go there in a heartbeat if they make their own chips and they're good! Pics were making my mouth water. I'll have to hope that they bring Hooked to other ships as part of refurbishments; I don't see myself boarding an Oasis class any time soon, too many other US itineraries to try that aren't served by O class. J_Keeble 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 5 minutes ago, JLMoran said: ... Pics were making my mouth water. I'll have to hope that they bring Hooked to other ships as part of refurbishments; I don't see myself boarding an Oasis class any time soon, too many other US itineraries to try that aren't served by O class. Hope they bring it other ships as well. Just have a hard time seeing where it could in other ships without major impact. Only thought would be maybe replacing an existing specialty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Thanks for the update and pics......for anyone who likes seafood it looks like it would be appealing for sure and a nice option(personally just the smell of seafood makes me lose my appetite) I am defn hoping you can post something like this for your experience at Playmakers! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 I wouldn't mind Hooked replacing Chops on a couple of ships! (let the flames begin!) uradoll786, mom2mybugs and GlennGlenn 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, bcarney said: I wouldn't mind Hooked replacing Chops on a couple of ships! (let the flames begin!) I agree, got the fire extinguisher locked and loaded! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 16 minutes ago, rjac said: I agree, got the fire extinguisher locked and loaded! You are always looking for trouble... J_Keeble and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 1 hour ago, bcarney said: I wouldn't mind Hooked replacing Chops on a couple of ships! (let the flames begin!) Thinking about it, combine the two. Call it Hooked and Chopped maybe Chops and Hooks. Sure the two menus could coexist. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 1 hour ago, CGTLH said: Thinking about it, combine the two. Call it Hooked and Chopped maybe Chops and Hooks. Sure the two menus could coexist. Hooked on Chops? Chopped Hooky? coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 3 hours ago, tiny260 said: You are always looking for trouble... J_Keeble 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Keeble Posted April 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 18 hours ago, JLMoran said: Were those homemade potato chips with your fiancee's lobster roll? I'd go there in a heartbeat if they make their own chips and they're good! Pics were making my mouth water. I'll have to hope that they bring Hooked to other ships as part of refurbishments; I don't see myself boarding an Oasis class any time soon, too many other US itineraries to try that aren't served by O class. hmmm I'm not too sure, I didn't even try one :( I'm feeling like I missed out now but I was simply too full to eat another morsel. she did say they were great though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysea13 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 23 hours ago, bcarney said: I wouldn't mind Hooked replacing Chops on a couple of ships! (let the flames begin!) I totally agree I was excited to try chops but when I did wow what a letdown for me and my party the service was pitiful at best food was not good I have had better steaks in the MDR even on the same cruise I for one will not pay the price again I found the experience at giovanis and the food far superior the wait staff brought (if you close your eyes) you to a small ristorante in Italy the flavors WOW cant wait to go back I love seafood and would gladly trade chops for hooked chops just doesn't hold a candle to ruth chris or peter luger please its just me and my families opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Being from Maryland --- Loving Seafood is a part of my DNA --- Just sprinkle a little Old Bay on any of it, including the Oyster Shot and the Mac-N-Cheese and I'll collapse in pure bliss. bcarney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennGlenn Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 On April 26, 2018 at 11:54 AM, bcarney said: I wouldn't mind Hooked replacing Chops on a couple of ships! (let the flames begin!) @bcarney and @rjac. You guys want to give Chops the "Hook."? ;) On April 26, 2018 at 11:54 AM, bcarney said: mom2mybugs and bcarney 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennGlenn Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 15 hours ago, henrysea13 said: I totally agree I was excited to try chops but when I did wow what a letdown for me and my party the service was pitiful at best food was not good I have had better steaks in the MDR even on the same cruise I for one will not pay the price again I found the experience at giovanis and the food far superior the wait staff brought (if you close your eyes) you to a small ristorante in Italy the flavors WOW cant wait to go back I love seafood and would gladly trade chops for hooked chops just doesn't hold a candle to ruth chris or peter luger please its just me and my families opinion X2, to the man near Ormond :) @henrysea13 We had a 4 pack on a 5 nighter on Independence on her last sail b/4 refurb. Went to Chops but once, wifey says " no more" and we did Giovanni's 3 nights and it was fab. The Italian crepes were to die for as was chocolate cake for dessert.So, it's seems like many are giving Chops the "hook." henrysea13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 The seafood looks awesome. Reminds me of my undergraduate years in Boston. Thank you for taking me down memory lane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Horner Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Not wanting to sound too greedy, but can you have more than one appetizer? I love seafood and they look really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonemanbob Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Now we will have to choose between SEA FOOD and SEE FOOD. HMMMM!!! Like they say eat fish live longer. Eat oysters love longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mworkman Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 I wonder if I can get the Ultimate package and eat every night in Hooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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