Lido/buffet hours-dinner
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Krazy Kruizers
Holland America Specialist
On all the ships that we have been on over the last few months -- the Lido dinner has been from 5:30 - 8 PM -- and everything is now ALL buffet.
And I have heard a lot of complaints about the food not being hot -- being mushy -- and no trays to get everything back to the table.
The open dining feature on the lower level of the dining room is from 5:15 - 9 PM. You can make reservations for 2 days at a time.
And I have heard a lot of complaints about the food not being hot -- being mushy -- and no trays to get everything back to the table.
The open dining feature on the lower level of the dining room is from 5:15 - 9 PM. You can make reservations for 2 days at a time.
Corky
Staff Captain
So I have a question...if the hours are 5:30 - 8 in the Lido for dinner....does that mean that the buffet totally closes down at 8 pm and then doesn't reopen until morning?
I've not sailed Hal, but I thought buffets, in general, stayed open 24 hrs, sometimes with very limited food, but 24 hours nonetheless.
Thnx!
I've not sailed Hal, but I thought buffets, in general, stayed open 24 hrs, sometimes with very limited food, but 24 hours nonetheless.
Thnx!
suer182
Forum Manager
Corky from what I recall from the Noordam the buffet closed at 8:00 pm SHARP. The crew wanted to go home, long drive and traffic 
. I have never experienced faster clean up service than we did that night we ate there.
CRS if it opened later for snackies or anything of that sort. Room service is an option.
Things change faster on cruise lines than I typo so who knows what they will do tomorrow.
welcome home KK
. I have never experienced faster clean up service than we did that night we ate there.CRS if it opened later for snackies or anything of that sort. Room service is an option.
Things change faster on cruise lines than I typo so who knows what they will do tomorrow.
welcome home KK
Krazy Kruizers
Holland America Specialist
Thank you everyone!!
HAL does not keep a buffet open 24 hours a day on any ship.
There is a snack time -- little food -- from 11 PM until Midnight.
Or you can order from room service:
Available 24 hours:
Smoked Atlantic Salmon - pickled red onion, capers & cream cheese
Mesclun Garden Greens - tomato, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts & blue cheese crumbles
Triple Decker Club Sandwich - sliced turkey, ham, bacon, tomato & lettuce served on toasted bread of your choice
All American Hamburger - broiled 1/4 pound beef patty on a sesame bun with dill pickle & coleslaw - add cheddar or Swiss cheese
Open faced Omelet - ham & cheese or vegetables
Selection of assorted cheese with crackers
Apple tart with whipped cream
Chocolate cake with raspberry sauce
A plate of chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk
Fruit salad - selected fruits in season
HAL does not keep a buffet open 24 hours a day on any ship.
There is a snack time -- little food -- from 11 PM until Midnight.
Or you can order from room service:
Available 24 hours:
Smoked Atlantic Salmon - pickled red onion, capers & cream cheese
Mesclun Garden Greens - tomato, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts & blue cheese crumbles
Triple Decker Club Sandwich - sliced turkey, ham, bacon, tomato & lettuce served on toasted bread of your choice
All American Hamburger - broiled 1/4 pound beef patty on a sesame bun with dill pickle & coleslaw - add cheddar or Swiss cheese
Open faced Omelet - ham & cheese or vegetables
Selection of assorted cheese with crackers
Apple tart with whipped cream
Chocolate cake with raspberry sauce
A plate of chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk
Fruit salad - selected fruits in season
ShipMaven
Forever Remembered
Suer - this is straight from the person in charge of dining matters on Veendam. The Lido is open for DINNER from 5:30 to 8:30pm. And it IS strictly buffet - no more table service - as KK pointed out. There are no more trays in the Lido on the ships (plural) either.
"As You Wish" dining on the Lower Level of the Dining Room is 5:15pm to 9:00pm on Veendam.
Again, this info comes directly from the person in charge of Veendam.
Calgon1
Awaiting results of mental evaluation
Here's what I've collected from HAL and VTG website ...
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Rotterdam Dining Room: features impeccable service and an extensive wine list. Five-course menus include continental cuisine, vegetarian and low-carb options
Cuisine: Continental
Dress Code: Two formal nights; others resort attire. Shorts and swim wear not permitted.
Surcharge: No
Reservations Required: Yes
Hours
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 noon – 2:30 p.m.
Dinner: Early - 5:45 p.m. (upper level) or 6:15 p.m. (lower level), Late – 8:00 p.m. (upper level) or 8:30 p.m. (lower level)
Pinnacle Grill: This intimate reservations-only venue offers an elegant, sophisticated dining experience. Featuring premium Sterling Silver beef, inspired seafood dishes and many select wines rated "Excellent" by Wine Spectator - as well as distinctive Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware and Frette® linens
Cuisine: Pacific Northwest
Dress Code: Formal
Surcharge: Yes, $20 per person
Reservations Required: Yes
Hours
Dinner only: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Lido Restaurant: offers a relaxed ambiance for all three meals and features a variety of fresh, cooked-to-order specialties
Cuisine: Assorted Buffet
Dress Code: Casual
Surcharge: No
Reservations Required: No
Hours
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner: Check onboard for hours
Canaletto: an evening venue for Italian fare adjacent to the Lido Restaurant and offering waiter service
Cuisine: Italian
Dress Code: Formal
Surcharge: No
Reservations Required: Yes
Hours
Dinner only: check onboard for hours
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To that we can add -
Room Service: 24-hour room service is just a phone call away (Krazy gave us a partial list ...)(Thanks KK!)
Slice: The pizzaeria venue on Lido Deck, aft as part of the Retreat.
Terrace Grill; Adjacent to the Family Pool
Taco & Faijta Bar: Adjacent to the Terrace Grill
High Tea: In the Rotterdam Dining Room
hor'devoures: In the lounges during the pre-dinner hour
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Rotterdam Dining Room: features impeccable service and an extensive wine list. Five-course menus include continental cuisine, vegetarian and low-carb options
Cuisine: Continental
Dress Code: Two formal nights; others resort attire. Shorts and swim wear not permitted.
Surcharge: No
Reservations Required: Yes
Hours
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 noon – 2:30 p.m.
Dinner: Early - 5:45 p.m. (upper level) or 6:15 p.m. (lower level), Late – 8:00 p.m. (upper level) or 8:30 p.m. (lower level)
Pinnacle Grill: This intimate reservations-only venue offers an elegant, sophisticated dining experience. Featuring premium Sterling Silver beef, inspired seafood dishes and many select wines rated "Excellent" by Wine Spectator - as well as distinctive Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware and Frette® linens
Cuisine: Pacific Northwest
Dress Code: Formal
Surcharge: Yes, $20 per person
Reservations Required: Yes
Hours
Dinner only: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Lido Restaurant: offers a relaxed ambiance for all three meals and features a variety of fresh, cooked-to-order specialties
Cuisine: Assorted Buffet
Dress Code: Casual
Surcharge: No
Reservations Required: No
Hours
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner: Check onboard for hours
Canaletto: an evening venue for Italian fare adjacent to the Lido Restaurant and offering waiter service
Cuisine: Italian
Dress Code: Formal
Surcharge: No
Reservations Required: Yes
Hours
Dinner only: check onboard for hours
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To that we can add -
Room Service: 24-hour room service is just a phone call away (Krazy gave us a partial list ...)(Thanks KK!)
Slice: The pizzaeria venue on Lido Deck, aft as part of the Retreat.
Terrace Grill; Adjacent to the Family Pool
Taco & Faijta Bar: Adjacent to the Terrace Grill
High Tea: In the Rotterdam Dining Room
hor'devoures: In the lounges during the pre-dinner hour
Krazy Kruizers
Holland America Specialist
