Volendam Main Dining Room
The Rotterdam Dining Room
Dine beneath an evening sky with starry orbs at The Rotterdam, the Volendam's two-tiered main dining room. The main entrance to the Rotterdam Dining Room is located aft on Volendam's Promenade Deck Four.
Breakfast is served in the main dining room from 7:00am to 10:00am, and, lunch is served from noon to 2:30pm. Breakfast and lunch are open-seating. For dinner, the early dinner time is 5:45pm and 6:15pm, and, the main dinner time is 7:45pm and 8:15pm.
Holland America Line does offer As You Wish Dining where you can show-up at any during the dinner hours and be seated as a table comes available. However, it is advised that you inform the Maître D' of your preferred dining time prior to 4 PM. You can choose As You Wish Dining when you book your cruise. Once on the ship, any guest is welcome to ask the Maître D' for a preferred dining time and they will do their best to accomodate your request.
Cuisine in the Volendam's Main Dining Room
The Rotterdam menu items includes starters such as fruit, calamari, mussels, soups, and salads. Sirloin, veal, poultry, pasta, fish, and vegetarian are among daily entrees. Desserts, by most accounts tempting, also vary daily. Chef recommended fare and Holland America's Greenhouse Spa Cuisine are highlighted on the menu.
Holland America Line Volendam's Main Dining Room Menu
Guest Reviews of Volendam's Main Dining Room
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The Rotterdam has an average wine list.
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The Volendam's main dining room receives excellent reviews for food quality and variety.
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Some guests have reported that service is slow at peak dining times.
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The Rotterdam restaurant receives strong guest reviews for breakfast.
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Tips for the Volendam's main dining room:
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Breakfast is served from 7:00am to 10:00am.
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Lunch is from noon to 2:30pm.
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Early dinner time is 5:45pm and 6:15pm, and the main dinner time is 7:45pm and 8:15pm. Reservations for dinner are anticipated.
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For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, casual clothing is OK, but no sweatpants, swim wear or shorts.
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You'll be most comfortable in elegant attire for formal evenings.
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Meals are no cost, but special beverages, wines, beer, and soft drinks may be purchased via current bar menu.
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When ordering steaks and other meats, specify your grilling preference.
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While the main dining room of the Holland America Volendam offers meals with good reviews, The Pinnacle Grill receives nothing less than rave reviews and we highly suggest you plan at least one evening to include this experience.
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More about The Pinnacle Grill follows the Holland America's As You Wish dining described next.
As You Wish Dining onboard Holland America Volendam Cruise:
Throughout your Holland America Volendam cruise, you'll be able to savor cuisine as you wish on your time! From 5:15pm to 9:00pm, the main dining room provides first come, first serve seating on the first floor of Rotterdam. There may be a wait time, and seating for As You Wish is on the first tier. When you are booking your cruise, you'll have the option to reserve Early Dining, Main Dining, or As You Wish Dining. Once aboard, you can make reservations for the Rotterdam until 4:00pm. Learn more about Holland America Line any time dining.