I've never had good service in the back dining area. The food isn't bad, but I wouldn't make a special trip for just the food. I've eaten at the buffet and also the restaurant / bar in the back. But I really don't come here to check out the artistic / engineering marvels, I come to have fun. The boat is an older model, it's not fancy. Sometimes that translates to 4 times per week!! The boarding / ticketing process is pretty straightforward. I go out on the Victory at least 10 -12 times per year.