Remy's

[DeeCee735]

Does it cost $ to dine at Remy's on the Dream?

Thanks!

 

[inkkognito]

$75 per person, and I imagine some people will also leave an additional tip like at Palo.

 

[branv]

$75/pp, add another $99/pp if you want to add wine pairings (at least, according to the Disney blog).

 

[Otimon]

Not for us I'm afraid! Saw a menu posted here on the DIS and it just was not our kind of food. The restaurant looks lovely and I do plan to go in to take a picture or two.

We do enjoy Palo and have reservations there for our upcoming cruise.

 

[FJS961]

$75/pp, add another $99/pp if you want to add wine pairings (at least, according to the Disney blog).

sure it was 99 per person and not per couple for the wine pairing? $350 per couple before any gratuity?? (not that $250 is cheap but would be in line with V&A)

 

[cmash95]

Remy will do ok probably for a year or two, but then return cruiseres aren't going to want to spend that much for a dinner unless it's absolutely fabulous and truly personalized. There will always be people who want to spend lots of money no matter what on a cruise, but not me. i have seen the menu and the portion sizes and frankly for five courses, $75 is way too much. even the five dollar pay raise at palo seems a bit much because the fee is supposed to cover the cost of the wait staff and a supposed tip. I have to say that when we dined at palo I gave an addition tip only because the wait staff was of exceptional quality.

 

[minniestheone]

how much is palo?

 

[FJS961]

how much is palo?

$20 surcharge, per person (dinner, brunch) high tea I think is $10

 

[JohnO]

Palo is $20 pp now

 

[branv]

sure it was 99 per person and not per couple for the wine pairing? $350 per couple before any gratuity?? (not that $250 is cheap but would be in line with V&A)

The Remy menu says $99/pp. Another option is to just buy a bottle to share . Haven't seen the wine menu yet, though, so who knows what the upcharge will be for bottles.

http://parksandresorts.wdpromedia.c...blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Remy_Menu.pdf

 

[mugsy]

Count me and my wife as looking forward to dining at Remy when we sail on the Fantasy. While $75.00 pp is steep, my understanding is that the experience is similar to what you get at V&A at the Grand Floridian (which, incidentally, costs $125.00pp for the main dining room, and $200.00 pp for the Chef's Table) -- if so, then Remy's could be a relative bargain. Add in the fact that the ship provides kids clubs to occupy our boys at no extra cost, and it is an even better bargain. That said, we will probably not order the wine pairings, and order a bottle (and perhaps a few extra glasses of wine) for the meal.

I also realize that the food at Remy is more in our comfort zone -- we've been through the long dinners at V&A's, as well as dinners in France and elsewhere in Europe -- before kids (3 hours is on the short side in some French restaurants). Having been through those meals (with multiple smaller dishes), I enjoy the variety and have never walked away unsatisfied or feeling cheated. In fact, if you are adventurous and willing to try new and different foods and food combinations, you could be pleasantly surprised. The purpose of this kind of meal is not to fill up and run; the purpose is to use more than just your sense of taste -- to appreciate how the presentation looks, the aroma, and the texture in your mouth (as well as the taste of the exotic ingredients). Watch the judges on Iron Chef sometime -- they are appreciating more than how the food tastes (and most of them are serious foodies). You are also paying something for the experience and the quality of the service -- the difference between a one star and a three star restaurant is usually not the food, but in the service (anticipating your needs before you do) and the overall experience.

The main dining rooms, and more so Palo, try to do a little of this -- Remy takes it one step further. If you think Palo is a scary experience, then Remy will probably not be for you. Also, everyone has different tolerances for the price of things. While you might not think $75pp at Remy (or $174 pp with wine pairings) is worth it, you might think the same amount or higher amounts spent on spa treatments, a Castaway Cay private cabana, or concierge level cabins on the same cruise are worth the prices -- and I might disagree with you. DCL offers you multiple opportunities to part with your hard earned cash, and we all have our own priorities.

 

[Meghatron]

Also, everyone has different tolerances for the price of things. While you might not think $75pp at Remy (or $174 pp with wine pairings) is worth it, you might think the same amount or higher amounts spent on spa treatments, a Castaway Cay private cabana, or concierge level cabins on the same cruise are worth the prices -- and I might disagree with you. DCL offers you multiple opportunities to part with your hard earned cash, and we all have our own priorities.

YES. Well said.

 

[kcashner]

Remy will do ok probably for a year or two, but then return cruiseres aren't going to want to spend that much for a dinner unless it's absolutely fabulous and truly personalized. There will always be people who want to spend lots of money no matter what on a cruise, but not me. i have seen the menu and the portion sizes and frankly for five courses, $75 is way too much.

I agree that there will always be people who are willing to spend top dollar for what they view as a special experience. I don't think DCL will have any trouble filling Remy's. If they do, the first step will be to allow guests to book more than one evening there.

V&A had endured for many years. My guess is that there will always be a sufficient number of guests who are willing to pay for the Remy's experience to keep it full; if not, the price will fluctuate appropriately.

 

[FJS961]

I agree that there will always be people who are willing to spend top dollar for what they view as a special experience. I don't think DCL will have any trouble filling Remy's. If they do, the first step will be to allow guests to book more than one evening there.

V&A had endured for many years. My guess is that there will always be a sufficient number of guests who are willing to pay for the Remy's experience to keep it full; if not, the price will fluctuate appropriately.

I'm sure the Disney think tank analyzed this pretty well. They only need about 90 diners out of a possible 4000