Poll- Is Palo a must for you? - Page 2 - The DIS Discussion Forums

tinkerone · 02-07-2013, 11:18 PM

the one time we did brunch I felt bad because we really didn't need the waiter but he kept hovering. we didn't eat much, not that big of eaters and pretty much bypassed the desserts. he wanted very very badly to pack up a tray of dessert selections so we could take it to our room. no but thanks, but you must, no but thanks.....it got a bit annoying.
I think the problem is we are were much the type that likes to have you take our order and walk away. don't want to make to much small talk, i'm good.
now if you like to be waited on (read babysat) than this is the place for you. they are the most friendly staff I've ever met and work hard to get you to eat more....and more....and more.
at one point I think he felt he wasn't going to get a tip if he left us alone.
again, it was all great but not our style. we are simple people.

PizzieDuster · 02-07-2013, 11:52 PM

We feel it's a great way to break up the same ol same ol in the dining rooms.

MikeAndNick · 02-07-2013, 11:55 PM

I did brunch with a large group from the DIS board. That was very fun. Did Dinner with a group of 8 from the DIS board. The people where great but to me the food was OK. It was a nice adult relaxing dinner.

DVCNuts · 02-08-2013, 05:36 AM

No brainer. Dinner is a must. Brunch is a nice to have.

jm106 · 02-08-2013, 05:45 AM

So what is so unique about Palo- better quality? menu? atmospher?
I am just not sold on the idea yet. We are traveling with our 2 kids as our family vacation.

lorimay · 02-08-2013, 06:10 AM

I think the tenderloin is much better in Palo then in the dinning room, but food is subjective some might not agree.

The service is amazing, don't get me wrong I have always had great service in the dining rooms also.
Its a different atmosphere in Palo, its quieter and a little more relaxed.
The servers are very attentive up there too.
You just feel like you are the only couple in the place.

I love both dinner and brunch.
Brunch to me is a total package. You have great food and beautiful scenery of the ocean.
The Chicken Parmesan is so good.
Our last cruise was only a 4 nighter with no sea days, we were bummed they didn't offer a brunch on this cruise. We really missed it.

GIve it a try, you won't be disappointed.

lmb · 02-08-2013, 06:26 AM

Dinner used to be a priority but the last time we skipped it because we think it's not as good as it used to be and we've been disapointed. So sad.

lucyem · 02-08-2013, 07:12 AM

Yes.

-The MDR's are loud and crazy and for me often overwhelming. I prefer a quiet place to eat.

-In our experience the food is always better at Palo then the MDR's. But generally I am never impressed with the MDR options.

-For us it is an actual dinner date. We very very rarely get a chance to have us time away from the kids at home. (And its nice to get away from all kids)

lbgraves · 02-08-2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by lmb

Dinner used to be a priority but the last time we skipped it because we think it's not as good as it used to be and we've been disapointed. So sad.

We found this to be the case for both dinner and brunch in 2011 due to our favorites being dropped from the offerings. Not as good as our first visit in 2004. Use to get the best filet mignon at Palo. Now it's the tenderloin. We are trying it on the Fantasy for the first time and really hoping it will be better.

kuhltiffany · 02-08-2013, 07:38 AM

For us, it's more about a meal without kids, slower pace and quieter, more relaxed dining than in the MDR's...

sunryzez · 02-08-2013, 07:43 AM

Brunch and dinner at Palo are a must for us on every cruise.

In my opinion the difference from the mdr to Palo is
- the atmosphere, it is quiet, romantic, and you can take your time enjoy and relax
-the staff is AMAZING, dont get me wrong my servers in the mdr are always nice but come nowhere near the service I get in Palo ( even on different ships) Im sure this is because you pay extra for it so they try to cater to you more.
-The food. This is exactly the type of food we love to splurge on when we rarely get the chance to and if you were eating that type of meal at home it would cost about 10x more and is always sooo good and worth it!
-It is a date night for us on the cruise. It is the only time we really get that on the ship.
Lastly- THE CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE

I really miss the high tea they used to do...

OKW Lover · 02-08-2013, 07:45 AM

I voted for dinner but brunch is very good as well.

We usually plan Palo dinner for pirate night because we are over all the pirate stuff and don't care for the typical pirate night menu.

pluto1974 · 02-08-2013, 07:52 AM

Brunch and dinner is a must for us! The brunch display is gorgeous. And the food quality is outstanding. The atmosphere is quieter and calmer than the other restaurants.

i'm sad that they've gotten rid of high tea. That was also fun to do.

ludari · 02-08-2013, 08:17 AM

Being a solo cruiser enjoying a Palo's brunch for me is a must do. Although I've gone for Palo's for dinner a few times I do prefer brunch.

jm106 · 02-08-2013, 08:28 AM

Thanks everyone, I think we will skip it this time but appreciate the info. We are going on this trip to have the extra time together so I dont want to miss family time. We are fortunate to be able to travel and dine at great places with-out kids at other times of the year plus with oceaneers club activities, I am sure we will have some quiet time if we chose.

View Poll Results: is Palo a must do?
Yes Brunch	37	29.13%
Yes Dinner	12	9.45%
Yes, brunch and dinner	43	33.86%
Not a priority	35	27.56%
Voters: 127. You may not vote on this poll

02-07-2013, 11:18 PM	#16
tinkerone DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,162	the one time we did brunch I felt bad because we really didn't need the waiter but he kept hovering. we didn't eat much, not that big of eaters and pretty much bypassed the desserts. he wanted very very badly to pack up a tray of dessert selections so we could take it to our room. no but thanks, but you must, no but thanks.....it got a bit annoying. I think the problem is we are were much the type that likes to have you take our order and walk away. don't want to make to much small talk, i'm good. now if you like to be waited on (read babysat) than this is the place for you. they are the most friendly staff I've ever met and work hard to get you to eat more....and more....and more. at one point I think he felt he wasn't going to get a tip if he left us alone. again, it was all great but not our style. we are simple people. __________________

02-07-2013, 11:52 PM	#17
PizzieDuster DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 2,757	We feel it's a great way to break up the same ol same ol in the dining rooms. __________________ Disney Wonder - 4/27/03 - 4 Day Disney Magic - 5/8/04 - Western Disney Magic - 6/24/05 - Mexican Riviera Royal Carribean - Explorer of the Seas 4/16/06 Royal Carribean - Freedom of the Seas 4/8/07 Returning to the Magic - 6/29/08 - West Coast Liberty of the Seas - 4/09 Disney Wonder Mother/DD12 Cruise to Nowhere 1/21/11 Disney Wonder Mexican Riviera 1/29/12 Mother/DD13 Cruise (taking Grandma and Nephew DN5 along)

02-07-2013, 11:55 PM	#18
MikeAndNick If you can dream it, you can do it. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 624	I did brunch with a large group from the DIS board. That was very fun. Did Dinner with a group of 8 from the DIS board. The people where great but to me the food was OK. It was a nice adult relaxing dinner. __________________ Mike and Nick Disney Cruise Lines: Wonder Land and Sea – Bahamas 2005, Magic Eastbound Trans Atlantic 2010, Magic Mexican Riviera Nov 20, 2011, Fantasy Western Caribbean June 23, 2012, Wonder Bahamian December 14, 2013 Princess Cruse Lines: Panama Canal 2006, San Francisco Alaska June 19, 2011 Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines: Mexican Riviera 2009 Carnival Cruise Lines: Encanta Mexico 2009 NCL Cruise Lines: Mexican Riviera 2008

02-08-2013, 05:36 AM	#19
DVCNuts Platinum At Last! Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Johns Creek, GA, USA Posts: 480	No brainer. Dinner is a must. Brunch is a nice to have. __________________ Addicted to cruising? I can stop anytime I want. I just don't want to. 11 cruises complete, 4 booked: 8/17/13 Fantasy Western, 1/17/14 Magic Bahamas, 6/30/14 Wonder Alaska, 9/6/14 Magic WBTA

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02-08-2013, 05:45 AM	#20
jm106 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,517	So what is so unique about Palo- better quality? menu? atmospher? I am just not sold on the idea yet. We are traveling with our 2 kids as our family vacation. __________________ ASM 2001, Hilton 2009, CBR 2011, ASM/AKL 2012, Next up DCL- Surprise Kids!!

02-08-2013, 06:10 AM	#21
lorimay DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,509	I think the tenderloin is much better in Palo then in the dinning room, but food is subjective some might not agree. The service is amazing, don't get me wrong I have always had great service in the dining rooms also. Its a different atmosphere in Palo, its quieter and a little more relaxed. The servers are very attentive up there too. You just feel like you are the only couple in the place. I love both dinner and brunch. Brunch to me is a total package. You have great food and beautiful scenery of the ocean. The Chicken Parmesan is so good. Our last cruise was only a 4 nighter with no sea days, we were bummed they didn't offer a brunch on this cruise. We really missed it. GIve it a try, you won't be disappointed. __________________

02-08-2013, 06:26 AM	#22
lmb DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, Pa Posts: 747	Dinner used to be a priority but the last time we skipped it because we think it's not as good as it used to be and we've been disapointed. So sad. __________________

02-08-2013, 07:12 AM	#23
lucyem DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,478	Yes. -The MDR's are loud and crazy and for me often overwhelming. I prefer a quiet place to eat. -In our experience the food is always better at Palo then the MDR's. But generally I am never impressed with the MDR options. -For us it is an actual dinner date. We very very rarely get a chance to have us time away from the kids at home. (And its nice to get away from all kids) __________________

02-08-2013, 07:38 AM	#25
kuhltiffany Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 280	For us, it's more about a meal without kids, slower pace and quieter, more relaxed dining than in the MDR's... __________________ Dream May 2012, Fantasy November 2012, Currently Waiting for 2014...Booked to leave on the Fantasy again, March 8, 2014!

02-08-2013, 07:43 AM	#26
sunryzez Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 139	Brunch and dinner at Palo are a must for us on every cruise. In my opinion the difference from the mdr to Palo is - the atmosphere, it is quiet, romantic, and you can take your time enjoy and relax -the staff is AMAZING, dont get me wrong my servers in the mdr are always nice but come nowhere near the service I get in Palo ( even on different ships) Im sure this is because you pay extra for it so they try to cater to you more. -The food. This is exactly the type of food we love to splurge on when we rarely get the chance to and if you were eating that type of meal at home it would cost about 10x more and is always sooo good and worth it! -It is a date night for us on the cruise. It is the only time we really get that on the ship. Lastly- THE CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE I really miss the high tea they used to do... __________________

02-08-2013, 07:45 AM	#27
OKW Lover Yes, we love Old Key West Connoisseur of the fine things in life, and has the time to enjoy them (Just ask his wife) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 17,349	I voted for dinner but brunch is very good as well. We usually plan Palo dinner for pirate night because we are over all the pirate stuff and don't care for the typical pirate night menu. __________________ Jeff

02-08-2013, 07:52 AM	#28
pluto1974 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 43	Brunch and dinner is a must for us! The brunch display is gorgeous. And the food quality is outstanding. The atmosphere is quieter and calmer than the other restaurants. i'm sad that they've gotten rid of high tea. That was also fun to do. __________________ Oh there you are Perry the Platypus

02-08-2013, 08:17 AM	#29
ludari DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,468	Being a solo cruiser enjoying a Palo's brunch for me is a must do. Although I've gone for Palo's for dinner a few times I do prefer brunch. __________________ Premier Annual Pass Holder. DVC Member - March 2011 DLR - Too many times to count; Tokyo Disneyland-Aug 1986; DCL Magic Westbound Transatlantic Cruise-Sept 2010; DCL Wonder Cruise to Nowhere-Jan 2011; DCL Wonder Mexican Rivera Cruise-Jan 2011; Princess Half Marathon-Feb 2011; DLR Half Marathon & 5K-Sept 2011; DCL Wonder Repositioning Cruise-Sept 2011; Wine&Dine Half Marathon-Oct 2011; WDW Half Marathon & 5K-Jan 2012; Tinker Bell Half Marathon & 5K-Jan 2012; Princess Half Marathon & 5K-Feb 2012; DCL Fantasy Maiden Cruise-Mar 2012; Expedition Everest Challenge-May 2012; DLR Half Marathon-Sept 2012; Disney/Pixar Wonder Cruise-Sept 2012; Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler and 5K-Sept 2012; Wine&Dine Half Marathon & 5K-Nov 2012; Goofy Challenge & 5K-Jan 2013; DLR Tinker Bell Half Marathon & 5K-Jan 2013; Disney Aulani Resort-May 2013; Dumbo Double Dare-Sept 2013; Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler-Oct 2013; Wine&Dine Half Marathon-Nov 2013; Dopey Challenge-Jan 2014; DCL Wonder Cruise to Nowhere-May 2014; DCL Wonder Reposition Cruise-May 2014; DCL Magic Westbound Transatlantic Cruise-Sept 2014

02-08-2013, 08:28 AM	#30
jm106 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,517	Thanks everyone, I think we will skip it this time but appreciate the info. We are going on this trip to have the extra time together so I dont want to miss family time. We are fortunate to be able to travel and dine at great places with-out kids at other times of the year plus with oceaneers club activities, I am sure we will have some quiet time if we chose. __________________ ASM 2001, Hilton 2009, CBR 2011, ASM/AKL 2012, Next up DCL- Surprise Kids!!

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