Originally Posted by DeirdreTours

Unless they are very heavy drinkers or high priced wine consumers, I think this too high. Dinner for two ranges is typically $50 (Tamerind on HAL is lower at $30 for 2, the Carnival high end restaurant is $70 for two, HAL's $40 charge for 2 at The Pinnacle Grill is typical). The cruise lines being discussed all offer multiple free dining options-- a main dining room, a buffet, a grill by the pool, etc. I can't imagine wanting to eat in the specialty restaurant more than an absolute max of 3 times in a week-- it is just too time consuming and too much food!