Remy - prix fixe vs a la carte - how many courses?

[gumbo1009]

I see that the Remy prix fixe menus (e.g. Gout) list 5 courses.

And I see that the Remy a la carte menu has 4 sections (fresh, sea, earth, dessert). Does that mean you order 4 courses if you opt for a la carte? Or do you order 5 courses (and just double up on one of the sections)?

If you can order 5 courses via a la carte, is there some other benefit of choosing from the prix fixe menus?

Thanks!

 

[NurseDave]

If I recall, one of the courses doesn't have a choice. You're either picking one preset list or the other or making up your own list, the flow of the meal is the same. And you actually get more courses than are listed, but they just show up, you don't choose them. Like the cheese cart.

 

[cpc430]

So glad you asked this! I was wondering the same thing. I want to say that I also read in a different thread (and I've read so many that now I can't find it) that if you order the French Prix Fixe Menu and the American Prix Fixe Menu, you can ask to try some of the other dishes so that you are able to sample almost everything on the menu. Can anyone confirm that you can do that?

 

[tchrrx]

DH and I are going to Remy's for our anniversary. The menus are overwhelming to me. I assume that the wait staff is very helpful in making selections, right?

 

[NurseDave]

So glad you asked this! I was wondering the same thing. I want to say that I also read in a different thread (and I've read so many that now I can't find it) that if you order the French Prix Fixe Menu and the American Prix Fixe Menu, you can ask to try some of the other dishes so that you are able to sample almost everything on the menu. Can anyone confirm that you can do that?

To us they suggested that one person order the American and one the French then you can share.

 

[NurseDave]

DH and I are going to Remy's for our anniversary. The menus are overwhelming to me. I assume that the wait staff is very helpful in making selections, right?

Very much so, and there is no hurry at all. The group next to us wanted to see our food to decide what to order.

 

[tchrrx]

I just realized that I have no idea how to tip at Remy's. Will they bring us a bill at the end that we just add the tip onto like a regular restaurant, or what? Thanks!

 

[NurseDave]

I just realized that I have no idea how to tip at Remy's. Will they bring us a bill at the end that we just add the tip onto like a regular restaurant, or what? Thanks!

Yes, you still sign for the $75/person charge plus any alcohol and can add tip right there.

 

[gumbo1009]

Thanks everyone! So it sounds like you can order the same # of courses a la carte as you can prix fixe - so that begs the question, why go with prix fixe?

 

[gumbo1009]

JUST FOUND SOMETHING IN A TR REVIEW...

"Here's where I thought our experience could have been enhanced. When choosing off of the a la carte portion of the menu, you end up with 4 courses, compared to 5 when choosing either of the two primary flights. "

So (at least per this review) you only get 4 courses if you order a la carte...

Wonder if I can "mix and match" if I opt for the prix fixe menu (since there are some things from Gout that I would like to try, and some things from Saveur)??

 

[tchrrx]

Is there anyone who wants to interpret the menu for me? I'm excited to dine there, but pretty much other than the word 'lobster,' I have no idea what's on that menu!

 

[kiford]

So glad you asked this! I was wondering the same thing. I want to say that I also read in a different thread (and I've read so many that now I can't find it) that if you order the French Prix Fixe Menu and the American Prix Fixe Menu, you can ask to try some of the other dishes so that you are able to sample almost everything on the menu. Can anyone confirm that you can do that?

You can substitute any course from either of the fixed menus with either something from the other menu or from the other mix & match items. I ordered the French menu but it had one course with seafood and I'm allergic so I substituted something else. I know that some people do suggest ordering one French and one American so that you can share but I think I would have stabbed DH with a fork if he'd tried to sample my plate. I wanted it all to myself. There's also an amuse bouche or two at the beginning and a cheese course which aren't on the menu.

 

[kiford]

Thanks everyone! So it sounds like you can order the same # of courses a la carte as you can prix fixe - so that begs the question, why go with prix fixe?

The fixed menus have been designed by a chef who has chosen the items to mesh well together and provide a proper progression of flavours. For those of us who don't do this for a living, it's not like it's impossible to pick a nice set of dishes but you might not get quite the same experience or may find that one dish doesn't follow another as well as it could. I prefer to not make too many decisions on vacation so I only made one change to my French menu because I can't eat seafood. And I asked the waiter which would substitute nicely. I think it was the pigeon pie with fois gras . I also did the wine pairing - again no thinking required.

Having said that, you will likely be happy with whatever you choose if you decide not to take the fixed menu and do a la carte.

 

[owensjro]

My wife really wants to try Remy on our next cruise but I am such a picky eater I am really worried about trying it. I just don't like a lot of fancy foods and am not big on vegetables. Kind of a meat and pasta guy That and I am allergic to potatoes so it makes ordering from a limited menu really tough.

Jim

 

[KLK622]

I see that the Remy prix fixe menus (e.g. Gout) list 5 courses.

And I see that the Remy a la carte menu has 4 sections (fresh, sea, earth, dessert). Does that mean you order 4 courses if you opt for a la carte? Or do you order 5 courses (and just double up on one of the sections)?

If you can order 5 courses via a la carte, is there some other benefit of choosing from the prix fixe menus?

Thanks!

Our waiter recommend for a first trip to Remy that one of us do the American and one of us do the French tasting. If we didn't want to do that he had a recommendation on how to choose a la carte and I know you doubled up on one of the courses so you would still have five courses.

 

[Chernabog#1fan]

Here is information that I did not know when I made the reservation, so hope it helps someone here. You are allowed to order as many items as you want for the $75 surcharge. We ordered the prix fixe menus, but there were other items we wanted to try as it all looked good. They said in true DCL fashion, well then try all of the things you want! So I ordered the lobster they had and it was amazing! I had no idea this was allowed, but it was.

 

[vet1999]

I know this has been discussed in may other threads, but I am still confused on an appropriate amount to tip (Palo and Remy). This type of meal/service can cost up to $400. at another restaurant. Do people leave as much as >$80 for the tips?
Thanks!

 

[Goldberry]

I know this has been discussed in may other threads, but I am still confused on an appropriate amount to tip (Palo and Remy). This type of meal/service can cost up to $400. at another restaurant. Do people leave as much as >$80 for the tips?
Thanks!

Hi! Wanted to find out the answer to this question as well, and also, if you wanted wine pairing, is it $99/ person surcharge instead of $75, or $99 ON TOP of the $75?
Sorry, probably a dumb question but first time cruisers here. :-\ thanks all!

 

[Yokelridesagain]

Wine pairing is an additional 99/pp, so 174 total if you go with that option.

 

[cpc430]

Here is information that I did not know when I made the reservation, so hope it helps someone here. You are allowed to order as many items as you want for the $75 surcharge. We ordered the prix fixe menus, but there were other items we wanted to try as it all looked good. They said in true DCL fashion, well then try all of the things you want! So I ordered the lobster they had and it was amazing! I had no idea this was allowed, but it was.

Awesome!! Thank you for sharing this. I thought I had read this somewhere in another thread.