Is Remy Worth It?

[cmwade77]

I don't see how Remy provides the dinner experience at such a low price for the world class dining. If you frequently dine at top end restaurants, you will savor eating at Remy. If you don't visit these restaurants because they are so expensive, and sometimes stuffy and even intimidating, Remy is none of those. An evening to remember.

Just as DCL is worth it for the quality of the cruise in so many ways, Remy is "worth it."

Honestly, I found Remy to be very stuffy and snobbish, which is another one of the reasons I wouldn't do them every trip.

 

[stephmarty]

LOL. Lots of different opinions. With all the information, reviews, and videos that are out there, the nice thing is that you should be able to pretty well know exactly what to expect. The bad thing? You will know exactly what to expect. The downside of being such a planner, reading the message boards, and gathering as much info as possible to make informed decisions is that (nice) surprises are so much fewer and far between. But then, so are the bad ones.

Even though I've never done Remy and probably won't, I say GO FOR IT if there's a part of you that wonders and you can afford it. Worst case scenario? You have a wonderful dinner and splendid service that you maybe paid a little too much to enjoy.

 

[brewcrew]

Yes. Go to Remy's. It was the best meal that I have ever had.

 

[phinz]

Honestly, I found Remy to be very stuffy and snobbish, which is another one of the reasons I wouldn't do them every trip.

This is funny to me, because we've always had a great time with our server, the wine captain *and* the Maitre D at Remy. We're easygoing, wisecracking folks, even in the "stuffiest" of situations, because we try to make the mood light and get the server and staff to lighten up. We've honestly had more fun in Remy than in the MDRs sometimes.

I'm the guy who shows up in a tux and a vintage Enchanted Tiki Room Cast Member Aloha shirt because I don't like stuffy and I don't take this kind of thing seriously. Life's too short not to eat good food, drink good booze and have good laughs.

 

[#NotMyName]

For us, yes. We have dined at Remy three times. It is a special treat to dress up and enjoy exceptional food in an elegant setting.

 

[kiford]

Value is so subjective. On our last cruise we did the Remy dinner, bunch and dessert experience. They were all fantastic. Like every time we go to Victoria & Albert's we spend more and spend more time than the last. But, for us, fine dining is a MAJOR part of our vacation. It is a major part of our leisure activities and preferred activities. I did the champagne pairing at Remy's last time on the recommendation of our server who saw that I really liked "bubbles" after he served us the Colette cocktail (fabulous!!). DH did the white truffle upcharge (I tried a bit - meh - but he totally loves it). I have absolutely no problem spending 4 hours at a dinner. I have a friend whose son spends hundreds to thousands on a single major sporting playoff event. Booooring. Rather scoop my eyes out with a spoon. But he loves it and feels it's totally worth it. So it really depends on what floats your boat (totally NO pun intended). The food is definitely a step above the ordinary, the service is amazing and a step above the ordinary, the wine pairings - if you like wine - are incredible, and well chosen so from that perspective I think there's reason to support the increased price but if there's value to YOU, only you can say.

 

[GeneralTso]

I find that if someone is worried about "worth" it is probably a good idea to skip it.
The skepticism and worry about am I getting my money's worth gets in the way of a genuine nice time.

 

[squirk]

I find that if someone is worried about "worth" it is probably a good idea to skip it.
The skepticism and worry about am I getting my money's worth gets in the way of a genuine nice time.

^ This. If you find yourself in a position where you are having to "justify" the cost of going to Remy (or any restaurant), maybe your $95 is better-spent on something you are less trepidacious about.

 

[over50visits]

Honestly, I found Remy to be very stuffy and snobbish, which is another one of the reasons I wouldn't do them every trip.

Multiple times there, never ever anything close to what your u experienced. Some of the nicest, most easygoing waiters, assistants, hosts, etc I have ever dealt with.

 

[cmwade77]

This is funny to me, because we've always had a great time with our server, the wine captain *and* the Maitre D at Remy. We're easygoing, wisecracking folks, even in the "stuffiest" of situations, because we try to make the mood light and get the server and staff to lighten up. We've honestly had more fun in Remy than in the MDRs sometimes.

I'm the guy who shows up in a tux and a vintage Enchanted Tiki Room Cast Member Aloha shirt because I don't like stuffy and I don't take this kind of thing seriously. Life's too short not to eat good food, drink good booze and have good laughs.

But they were turning people away dressed like that or if they didn't like the color of their shoes compared to the rest of their outfit and yes, I am dead serious and this was for brunch.

Luckily didn't happen to us, they did start to give my wife a hard time about not wearing heels until she told them she can't for medical reasons. But I found then doing it very off putting and they were not very subtle about it with anyone. That is why I say they were a bit snobbish.

 

[Msmit002]

Living and dining in the NY Metro area, I've enjoyed my fair share of fine dining (Michelin star) establishments and I find Remy to easily be a 2 star establishment at sea. If you already dine in such places, then Remy shouldn't be intimidating in the least and the dress code is neither severe nor unexpected.

If you've always wanted to dine in any of these places and found the prices out of reach or the wait for a table (sometimes months) a bit out of range, then this is an excellent way to experience it ($95/person would be unlikely on a comparable land-based restaurant.)

If this isn't your idea of an enjoyable dining experience, don't feel you should try it just because - especially if you aren't a fan of French cuisine. I mean that sincerely. It is a lot of money especially if you don't know if this is something you will enjoy. I echo the sentiment that others have expressed: taste is subjective and Remy isn't for everyone.

But, if you do think you will enjoy it and you have something fabulous to celebrate then there is no place finer than Remy to celebrate. I wouldn't hesitate to book another evening if I find myself on the Fantasy again.

 

[cmwade77]

Honestly though, we live in the Los Angeles area and I would put the food at the quality of a very nice restaurant here, but even at the nicest places here you wouldn't pay more than $100 per person for the same kind of food.

 

[cdoc29]

The real question is do you have the disposable income to spend on a meal at Remy and keep in mind the $95 is the cost to get in the door, more on that in a sec.

If the answer is yes then it is certainly worth the cost, if the answer is no then don’t bother, eat a Palo if you want a special night out as it is also a very nice meal.

Like I said keep in mind there are many extras at Remy you can pay for; Caviar, Alcohol (wine and cocktails), Water (still or sparkling) extra dishes such as Miyazaki Beef at $55 per 2 oz, etc.....

I can say we spent $500 for two but that was for a bottle of wine (that we were able to drink the rest of cruise in the main dining room) the meal, still water from Ireland, 4 oz of the Miyazaki Beef and tip.

I feel I got my money worth as it was the best meal I have had in my life and the service was the best I have ever experienced.

The next time we are on the Wonder which does not have Remy but the next time on the Fantasy or Dream we will eat at Remy again.

As a side note I usually am not an adventurous eater but was willing to keep my mind open and try everything, I am glad I did as everything that crossed my plate was amazing.

 

[GeneralTso]

But they were turning people away dressed like that or if they didn't like the color of their shoes compared to the rest of their outfit and yes, I am dead serious and this was for brunch.

Luckily didn't happen to us, they did start to give my wife a hard time about not wearing heels until she told them she can't for medical reasons.

Sorry. I don't believe this for a hot second.
That's a stretch even for the most gullible.

 

[jdb in AZ]

But they were turning people away dressed like that or if they didn't like the color of their shoes compared to the rest of their outfit and yes, I am dead serious and this was for brunch.

Luckily didn't happen to us, they did start to give my wife a hard time about not wearing heels until she told them she can't for medical reasons. But I found then doing it very off putting and they were not very subtle about it with anyone. That is why I say they were a bit snobbish.

Nothing in the dress code mentions wearing heels. I wore flats and no one said a thing. Flip flops would be a problem.

 

[phinz]

But they were turning people away dressed like that or if they didn't like the color of their shoes compared to the rest of their outfit and yes, I am dead serious and this was for brunch.

Luckily didn't happen to us, they did start to give my wife a hard time about not wearing heels until she told them she can't for medical reasons. But I found then doing it very off putting and they were not very subtle about it with anyone. That is why I say they were a bit snobbish.

I don't buy this at all, as others have said.

I did show up for my first Remy dinner in a tux and Aloha shirt. I got a compliment from the Maitre D' on it, and our server loved it too. My wife *never* wears heels and she's never been turned away for Brunch, dessert tasting or dinner. I wear a jacket, as required, but typically do not wear a tie. No issues with that either.

 

[ladyofthetramp]

We like food/wine. It was our 30th anniversary. Best service we have ever had. Nothing compares. Not stuffy-at all. But do you research here and decide if it is for you. We hope to do it again sometime!

 

[remlap]

The cheese cart is worth the price j/k Honestly did it once. If I was on a short cruise on the Dream, I'd probably skip it again. If I was on a 7 night, I probably would go again.