Looking for the full breakdown of Carnival cruise food and dining options? This guide covers every restaurant, eatery, and menus across Carnival Cruise Line’s ships.
From complimentary quick bites to specialty dining by celebrity chefs, you’ll find prices, meal times, and what to expect at each location.
Whether you’re cruising on Mardi Gras, Celebration, or any other Carnival ship, this guide helps you plan where (and what) to eat during your cruise vacation.
Emeril’s Bistro
| Quick Facts | |
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| Cost: | A la carte (starts at $6) |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Lively |
| Reservations: | Not required |
| Additional Info: | Can get loud at times when music is playing at the bars. |
Emeril’s Bistro is named after celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, known for his bold flavors and innovative dishes. In addition to the main menu, Emeril’s Bistro also offers a daily chalkboard menu with seasonal specials.
The restaurant also has a raw bar with various fresh seafood, including oysters, clams, and shrimp.
- Official Review: Emeril’s Bistro
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee, and Mardi Gras
- Meal Times: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Rudi’s Seagrill
| Quick Facts | |
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| Cost: | $52 per guest, $15 per child 11 and under; gratuity included |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual; shorts are not permitted |
| Atmosphere: | Relaxing and Inviting |
| Reservations: | Not required |
| Additional Info: | Beautiful presentations |
Rudi’s Seagrill is a popular specialty restaurant on selected Carnival cruise ships. They offer a wide range of seafood dishes with steaks, chops, and various vegetarian options.
This restaurant is only open for dinner. Guests are welcome to wear comfortable clothing, but they must still dress decently.
- Official Review: Rudi’s Seagrill
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee, and Mardi Gras
- Meal Times: Dinner
Big Chicken
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Come as you are |
| Atmosphere: | Quick eats, walk up and order |
| Reservations: | Not required; counter service |
| Additional Info: | Located on Lido, breakfast is served from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Aside from being a multitalented entertainer, Shaq knows what it takes to make delicious chicken meals. Big Chicken offers an array of chicken sandwiches, fried chicken baskets, and crispy chicken strips.
You should try their early-morning classics, such as the three-cheese omelet, biscuit/egg combo with bacon or sausage, chicken biscuits, and more.
- Official Review: Big Chicken
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee, Radiance, and Mardi Gras
- Meal Times: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Chibang!
| Quick Facts | |
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| Cost: | The first meal is free; $8 per guest |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Relaxed |
| Reservations: | Not Required |
| Additional Info: | Your first meal is on the house; additional visits would be $8 per guest |
Chibang! is a very popular restaurant for Chinese and Mexican cuisine. It is a specialty restaurant on select Carnival cruise ships. The restaurant’s menu includes kung pao shrimp burritos, Peking duck tacos, chocolate mole enchiladas, and more.
Chibang! is open during lunch and dinner, so line up immediately. It gets pretty crowded, especially during lunchtime, so ensure you arrive as early as possible.
- Official Review: Chibang!
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee, and Mardi Gras
- Meal Times: Lunch and Dinner
Lucky Bowl
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| Cost: | Included |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Relaxed |
| Reservations: | Not required |
| Additional Info: | They offer a rotating daily menu |
If you’re looking for a unique restaurant during your cruise, Lucky Bowl is an amazing choice. This restaurant can only be found in Carnival Sunrise so it is a must-try if you are always cruising with Carnival.
It’s a complimentary lunch option and it serves a wide range of Asian-inspired bowl dishes like Bulgogi beef noodles, Hainanese chicken rice, Pho noodles, Sichuan pulled pork rice, Cantonese pork rice, and more.
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Carnival Sunrise
- Meal Times: Lunch
Il Viaggio
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| Cost: | $42 per adult, $14 per child 11 and under; gratuity included |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Italian-style |
| Reservations: | Not required |
| Additional Info: | Do not skip the dessert |
Il Viaggio is a specialty restaurant only available at Carnival Firenze and Carnival Venezia. In Italian, “Il Viaggio” means “The Voyage,” and its diverse menu promises to transport guests to different parts of Italy.
You can try their appetizers like Carpaccio and Calamari Fritti. Their main courses are to die for, including grilled branzino with lemon and capers and Spaghetti carbonara. You should never skip their desserts, including cannolis, panna cotta, and Tiramisu.
- Official Review: Il Viaggio
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Carnival Venezia and Carnival Firenze
- Meal Times: Dinner
Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse
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| Cost: | Dinner menu appetizers start at $4, meats start at $8 |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Laid back, BBQ style |
| Reservations: | Not required |
| Additional Info: | Dinner service is seated by a hostess, there is live entertainment + full bar |
All the meat is smoked over hickory and applewood by professional chefs with choices like baby back ribs, sausage, brisket, rubbed-dry chicken, and salmon, including classic sides. Everything is cooked exactly like Guy Fieri does.
An exclusive line of Parched Pig craft brews is created in the Brewhouse. These brews include a toasted amber, a smoked porter, a hoppy IPA, and a farmhouse ale. There’s even a stage with live music and performers to excite guests to get up and dance. This is considered a specialty restaurant, and menu items start at $7 for a BBQ sandwich.
- Official review: Guy’s Pig and Achor Smokehouse Brewhouse
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Celebration, Horizon, Jubilee, Mardi Gras, and Panorama
- Meal times: Dinner
Bonsai Teppanyaki
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| Cost: | $57.82 per guest for dinner, $46.02 per guest for lunch; gratuity included |
| Dress Code: l | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Lively and Entertaining |
| Reservations: | Required |
| Additional Info: | There is a $25 fee for cancellations made within 24 hours |
The Bonsai Teppanyaki gives you a delicious meal and a chef performance. You’ll fill your stomach with a selection of traditional tastes, appetizers, and then the main course, with choices like grilled tofu, fish, filet mignon, shrimp, lobster, or a combination of any two.
You’ll definitely want to make reservations at this intimate restaurant because it only seats 16 people and sells out quite frequently. On sea days, they will offer lunchtime seating. They still serve the dinner menu at lunch, but it gives more people a chance to eat here (and the cruise line a chance to make more money).
- Official Review: Bonsai Teppanyaki Review
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Carnival Celebration, Horizon, Panorama, Venezia, Firenze, Jubilee, and Mardi Gras
- Meal Times: Lunch and Dinner
Guy’s Burger Joint
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Come as you are |
| Atmosphere: | Quick eats, walk up and order |
| Reservations: | Not required; counter service |
| Additional Info: | Located on Lido |
Guy’s Burger Joint offers delicious burgers, fries, and milkshakes. The burgers are made using fresh beef and cooked to order. The fries are hand-cut and double-fried to make them crispier. Milkshakes come in various flavors, such as vanilla, strawberry, cookies and cream, and chocolate.
You can have a straight-off-the-grill burger like Guy Fieri makes it right by the pool. Make sure you finish with your choice on the toppings bar, and try some hand-cut fries on the side. Don’t be afraid to try the donkey sauce. The name sounds funny, but it’s nothing more than a garlic aioli!
- Official Review: Guy’s Burger Joint Review
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Every Carnival cruise ship except Carnival Luminosa
- Meal Times: Lunch
BlueIguana Cantina
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Come as you are |
| Atmosphere: | Quick eats, walk up and order |
| Reservations: | Not required; counter service |
| Additional Info: | Located on Lido; also serves breakfast |
BlueIguana Cantina offers casual Mexican dining. It offers freshly made burritos and tacos with homemade tortillas and salsa to suit your fancy. The taco salad has also been added in the past couple of years. You fill the tortilla shell with whatever you’d like.
They also serve breakfast burritos in the morning with Mexican-style scrambled eggs, ham or chicken sausage. As well as a arepas and huevos rancheros.
- Official Review: BlueIguana Cantina
- Menu: Download the breakfast menu here and the lunch menu here
- Found on: Every Carnival cruise ship except Splendor, Firenze, and Venezia
- Meal Times: Breakfast and Lunch
Cucina del Capitano
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| Cost: | $24 per adult, $11 per child 11 years old and below |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Italian-style |
| Reservations: | Not required |
| Additional Info: | The first meal is on the house for Celebration, Jubilee, and Mardi Gras; Additional visits are only $8 |
You will feel like you are in Italy with the iconic red and white checkered tablecloths on the tables and old pictures from the crew’s family albums on the walls at Cucina del Capitano. The large plates filled with antipasti, pasta, entrées, and desserts give you delicious meals with an Italian-style atmosphere.
Reservations aren’t needed, but you might want to make one to ensure you get a good seat. The cost is $24 per guest and the selections are huge.
You’ll want to come here with an appetite because they give you a ton of food!
- Official Review: Cucina del Capitano
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Carnival Breeze, Celebration, Horizon, Jubilee, Magic, Panorama, Radiance, Sunrise, Sunshine, Vista, and Mardi Gras
- Meal Times: Dinner
Jiji Asian Kitchen
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| Cost: | $24 per adult, $11 per child 11 years old and below |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Relaxed, Mongolian-inspired |
| Reservations: | Not required |
| Additional Info: | Reservations are not required, but if you want to get the best seats, you can make a reservation. |
Jiji Asian Kitchen blends Mongolian-inspired food with Asian cuisine. The full-service menu offers familiar and exotic choices to excite and entice your palate. Reservations aren’t needed, but you might want to make one to ensure you get a good seat. The cost is $24 per guest.
It offers many Asian foods, including Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisines. With a casual and relaxed atmosphere, the restaurant is perfect for families or couples who want a romantic dinner. The food is always fresh and delicious, and the service is attentive and friendly.
- Official Review: Jiji Asian Kitchen
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Carnival Horizon, Panorama, Sunshine, and Vista
- Meal Times: Dinner
Fahrenheit 555/Steakhouse
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| Cost: | $52 per adult, $15 per child; gratuity included |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual; shorts are not permitted |
| Atmosphere: | Elegant and relaxed |
| Reservations: | Not required but encouraged |
| Additional Info: | Allow two and half hours for your dining experience |
The steakhouse serves only premium cuts of beef cooked to your liking, gourmet appetizers, entrées, seafood, and a lengthy list of wines. Reservations aren’t needed, but you might want to make one to ensure you get a good seat. The steakhouse fills up pretty quickly throughout the voyage, so you’ll want to get in early. On the first night, they offer a complimentary bottle of wine.
The interior is elegant and sophisticated, and the atmosphere is perfect for special occasions. The food is always cooked to perfection, and the service is second to none.
- Official Review: Steakhouse
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Every ship class except Fantasy class
- Meal Times: Dinner
Main Dining Room
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Relaxed |
| Reservations: | Not required if you choose Your Time Dining |
| Additional Info: | If you choose early or late dining you will have the same waitstaff each night |
You’ll have a full, three-course meal at the Dining Room with a rotating menu of choices like scallops, roasted duck, steak, and prime rib. Not to mention table-dancing waiters with your complimentary dessert. You can book Early Dining, Late Dining, or Your Time Dining, whichever you prefer.
One of the best things about the Dining Room is that they take feedback seriously. This is to ensure that the guests will have a great dining experience.
Carnival also offers two dining programs; you can select one when you book your cruise. Traditional Dining allows you to eat with the same table and people every night at 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.
On the other hand, Time Dining allows you to choose the time you’ll eat. However, this dining program is in demand, so you must request it as soon as possible.
- Official Review: Dining Room
- Menu: Download the Menu here
- Found on: Every Carnival cruise ship
- Meal Times: Dinner
Thing 1 and Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast
| Quick Facts | |
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| Cost: | $15 per adult, $10 per child; children under 2 are complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Family friendly and fun |
| Reservations: | Required |
| Additional Info: | Typically will take place on a sea day morning |
The whole family will enjoy the experience of Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast in the imaginary world of Dr. Seuss with The Cat in the Hat and Friends.
Bright colors and patterns fill the room with a fun and creative menu stocked with funky french toast, pancakes stacked sky-high, “Green Eggs and Ham,” brightly colored fruit, “Moose Juice” ‘n’ ”Goose Juice,” classic breakfast plates and the list goes on.
Keep your eyes out for fun encounters and special picture opportunities with the characters during this unique breakfast experience.
- Official Review: Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Every Carnival cruise ship except Carnival Adventure and Encounter
- Meal Times: Breakfast
Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Come as you are |
| Atmosphere: | Quick eats, walk up |
| Reservations: | Not required, self seating |
| Additional Info: | Hours of service are typically limited, pay close attention so you don’t miss it! |
At this open-air location, Guy Fieri brings his famous barbecue skills with meats like his famous Blue Ribbon Chicken, Championship Pork Butt, Smoked Andouille Sausage, and Smoked Round of Beef, including any of his signature barbecue sauces. Don’t forget to add a tasty side of Collard Greens, Old Skool Potato Salad, or Mac Daddy Mac n Cheese to your meal.
This restaurant is popular for all ages because it offers a variety of meat options, such as brisket, ribs, chicken, and pulled pork. It also has a full bar with beers, wines, and cocktails.
- Official Review: Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Carnival Breeze, Celebration, Dream, Horizon, Jubilee, Magic, Panorama, Radiance, Sunrise, Vista, and Mardi Gras
- Meal Times: Lunch
Lido Marketplace Restaurant
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Casual buffet style |
| Reservations: | Not required, self seating |
| Additional Info: | Available 24 hours a day |
Lido Restaurant offers multiple casual dining options 24 hours a day, like Carnival Deli, Chef’s Choice, and Mongolian Wok, for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Pizza, soft serve, and frozen yogurt can also be found here.
This restaurant has a casual atmosphere, so it’s a good place for a quick and easy meal. It’s also a great spot for families because of its kid-friendly menu. Take note that Lido restaurant is complimentary, so you can eat as much as you want.
- Found on: Every Carnival cruise ship
- Meal Times: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Fresh Creations
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Laid back, made to order |
| Reservations: | Not required, self seating |
| Additional Info: | Located inside the Serenity adults-only area |
This salad station, located inside Serenity, is completely green and completely free. With almost a dozen different kinds of green, multiple veggie and protein options, and tasty dressings, these made-to-order salads are always a delicious and healthy choice for a relaxing day at sea.
The only catch is that you need to have access to the adults-only area to sample their menu. If you are in Serenity, make sure that you try their extensive selection of salad greens and toppings.
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Carnival Celebration, Firenze, Horizon, Jubilee, Mardi Gras, Panorama, and Vista
- Meal Times: Lunch
Seafood Shack
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| Cost: | Various; Clam Chowder $5, Buffalo Fried Shrimp $10, Lobster Roll $18 |
| Dress Code: | Come as you are |
| Atmosphere: | New England seaside eatery |
| Reservations: | Not required, self seating |
| Additional Info: | Food is made to order and you will receive a pager while it’s cooked |
At Seafood Shack, you can enjoy a beautiful ocean view with a delicious seafood meal on a platter or roll.
Seafood Shack offers a variety of seafood dishes, such as crab cakes, lobster rolls, fish and chips, fried shrimp, and more. There are also many sides to choose from, such as coleslaw, hush puppies, fries, and more.
The food is always fresh and delicious and it is a good place for passengers looking for a casual seafood meal.
- Official Review: Seafood Shack
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Carnival Breeze, Celebration, Conquest, Dream, Firenze, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Legend, Liberty, Luminosa, Magic, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Radiance, Spirit, Sunrise, Valor, Venezia, and Vista
- Meal Times: Lunch and Dinner
Swirls
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Come as you are |
| Atmosphere: | Fun and relaxed |
| Reservations: | Not required, self serve |
| Additional Info: | Available 24 hours |
Swirls will help you indulge in that sweet tooth any time of day or night, 24/7. Located on the Lido deck, you can choose chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, or any mix you like of soft-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt.
Swirls is complimentary and it is already included in your cruise. You can eat as much frozen yogurt or ice cream as you want anytime.
- Found on: Every Carnival ship
- Meal Times: Lunch, Dinner, and Snacks
24-Hour Room Service
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| Cost: | Various; some complimentary during the daytime, after 10pm small fee |
| Dress Code: | Come as you are |
| Atmosphere: | Relaxed, brought to your cabin |
| Reservations: | Not required |
| Additional Info: | Available 24 hours |
If you don’t feel like leaving your room, 24-hour Room Service is offered day and night. You must pick up your phone, place your order, and bring the meal to you.
During the day, there is a free menu of sandwiches, salads, and sweet stuff and some hot-food options for a small fee. After 10 p.m., the late-night menu choices are also available for a small fee.
The menu includes appetizers, main courses, and desserts. You can also choose from beverages such as tea, coffee, soda, alcohol, and juice.
- Official Review: 24-Hour Room Service
- Menu: Download the breakfast menu here and the Daytime and Late Night Menu here
- Found on: Every Carnival cruise ship
- Meal Times: 24 hours
Bonsai Sushi
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| Cost: | Appetizers start at $3, rolls start at $9, noodle bowls $8 |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Elegant and sophisticated |
| Reservations: | Not required |
| Additional Info: | It has a full bar with Japanese beers and drinks. |
Sit and admire the expertly pruned bonsai trees as you feast on delicious and affordable sashimi, sushi, cakes, rolls, sides, soups, and desserts. Truly, beauty with a feast.
In addition, the restaurant has a full bar with Japanese beers, cocktails, and famous sake. If you’re craving Japanese cuisine, Bonsai Sushi can give you a full experience.
- Official Review: Bonsai Sushi
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Carnival Breeze, Celebration, Dream, Firenze, Horizon, Jubilee, Legend, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Sunrise, Sunshine, Venezia, and Vista
- Meal Times: Lunch and Dinner
Ol’ Fashioned BBQ
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Laid back, BBQ style |
| Reservations: | Not required, self seating |
| Additional Info: | Open for lunch only |
Ol’ Fashioned BBQ cooks low, slow, and smoky meat, keeping the classic barbecue style alive. Enjoy some dry-rubbed grilled chicken, smoked beef, or braised pork butt with a side of molasses baked beans, mac-n-cheese, potato salad, or coleslaw and a sauce of your choice.
This BBQ joint offers almost the same menu as Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse but offers amazing food. You can choose what food you want to be served and how much of them you like, which is pretty good if you are a meat lover.
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Carnival Conquest, Freedom, Glory, Liberty, Luminosa, and Valor
- Meal Times: Lunch
The Chef’s Table
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| Cost: | $80 – $99 per person depending on ship; gratuity included |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual; shorts are not permitted |
| Atmosphere: | Fine dining |
| Reservations: | Required |
| Additional Info: | There is a $25 fee for cancellations made within 24 hours |
The Chef’s Table offers a multi-course dinner hosted by the Master Executive Chef for only 14 people. First comes hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, and then a tour of the galley in operation.
The night finishes with out-of-this-world appetizers, entrees, and desserts not provided on the regular dining menus. Because of the very limited seating, you’ll want to make a reservation early.
- Official Review: The Chef’s Table
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Every Carnival ship
- Meal Times: Dinner
Seaday Brunch
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Relaxed |
| Reservations: | Not required |
| Additional Info: | As the name implies, it is only open during sea days from 8:30 AM to 1 PM |
For those who sleep in, Seaday Brunch offers mid-morning meals like French toast, huevos rancheros, loaded mac-n-cheese, and eggs cooked any way you like them.
Dishes offered on Seaday Brunch are complimentary and included in the price of the cruise. You can also order more than one item from the menu, but tell the waitstaff what menu you want. If you want more, you can always request another serving.
- Official Review: Seaday Brunch
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Every Carnival ship
- Meal Times: Breakfast and Lunch
Mongolian Wok
| Quick Facts | |
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Relaxed and fun |
| Reservations: | Not required; walk up and order |
| Additional Info: | You can customize your own meal using vegetables, meats, noodles, and sauces |
This Asian restaurant allows you to pick and choose any combo of noodles, veggies, sauce, and meat that fits your craving for the chef to cook in the wok, like beef and Thai barbecue or mussels and Szechuan.
Mongolian Wok is a complimentary restaurant on the Lido Deck of some Carnival Cruise ships. It offers a wide range of stir-fry dishes made to order. Passengers can choose from meats, vegetables, noodles, and sauces to create their own custom stir-fry.
- Found on: Carnival Breeze, Dream, Freedom, Liberty, Magic, and Valor
- Meal Times: Lunch
Bonsai Sushi Express
| Quick Facts | |
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| Cost: | Rolls start at $9 |
| Dress Code: | Come as you are |
| Atmosphere: | Relaxed |
| Reservations: | Not required; quick service |
| Additional Info: | Enjoy your rolls anywhere on the ship |
Bonsai Sushi Express offers made-to-order sushi when you’re on the go, whether it’s rolls, sashimi, sushi, or more.
If you don’t have time to dine in a restaurant and you just want to get some mouthwatering sushi, rolls, and sashimi on the go, this is the perfect place to check. The foods are fresh and packed so you can eat them easily anywhere.
- Found on: Carnival Elation, Freedom, Luminosa, Miracle, and Paradise
- Meal Times: Lunch and Dinner
JavaBlue Café/Coffee Shop
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| Cost: | Regular coffee starts at $3.25, specialty beverages start at $7.25 |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Relaxed |
| Reservations: | Not required; counter service |
| Additional Info: | You can order your coffee “spiked” if you choose |
JavaBlue Café offers you coffee however you like it: hot, cold, straight, or with a twist, and add a tasty snack on the side.
JaveBlue Café offers specialty coffees and teas, but it is also a favorite spot for breakfast sandwiches and pastries. The line is separate from the coffee line, so if you need a hearty breakfast, you won’t have to wait long.
- Menu: Download the Dessert Menu
- Found on: Carnival Celebration, Elation, Firenze, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Jubilee, Luminosa, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Paradise, Radiance, Sunrise, Sunshine, Venezia, and Vista
- Meal Times: Snacks
Pizzeria del Capitano/Pizza Pirate
| Quick Facts | |
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Come as you are |
| Atmosphere: | Relaxed |
| Reservations: | Not required; counter service |
| Additional Info: | Open 24 hours, you can order a whole pizza |
Open 24 hours a day, Pizzeria del Capitano offers hand-tossed dough from imported Italian flour, fresh mozzarella, and toppings of your choice whenever you want it. There’s even caesar salads.
Located on the Lido Deck, this restaurant has a red and white pizzeria theme with tables and booths. The ambiance is very classy and you don’t need to worry about the dress code as well. With its casual and laid-back vibe, you can enjoy your delicious pizza in peace.
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Carnival Dream, Firenze, Horizon, Luminosa, Magic, Mardi Gras, Panorama, Radiance, Spirit, Sunrise, Sunshine, Venezia, and Vista
- Meal Times: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Steakhouse Selections
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Cost: | $23 |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Relaxed |
| Reservations: | Not required if you choose Your Time Dining |
| Additional Info: | You can order these in the main dining room |
The main dining room offers signature steakhouse dishes whenever you want them, whether it’s New York Strip, filet mignon, surf & turf, or lobster.
Steakhouse Selections is a specialty restaurant and it offers a variety of steak and other seafood dishes. There are desserts and appetizers as well. It is only open for dinner and has a casual dress code.
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Every Carnival ship
- Meal Times: Dinner
The Carnival Deli
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Come as you are |
| Atmosphere: | Relaxed |
| Reservations: | Not required; counter service |
| Additional Info: | Lines are shorter during peak dining times so it is a popular choice for a quick meal. |
The Carnival Deli offers hand-carved wraps and sandwiches like roasted turkey breast, grilled Reuben, or hot pastrami on rye on a country roll with relish, coleslaw, and a kosher dill.
It is a complimentary dining option located inside the buffet. It is open from 11 am to 11 pm so you can come here and get lunch, dinner, and snacks. The Carnival Deli is the perfect choice for guests who are looking for a casual meal.
- Official Review: The Carnival Deli
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Carnival Breeze, Conquest, Dream, Elation, Firenze, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Legend, Liberty, Luminosa, Magic, Miracle, Panorama, Paradise, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, Venezia, and Vista
- Meal Times: Lunch and Dinner
The Captain’s Pasta Bar
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Come as you are |
| Atmosphere: | Relaxed and fun |
| Reservations: | Not required |
| Additional Info: | You can create your own pasta dishes using different toppings, sauces, and proteins. |
The Captain’s Pasta Bar lets you indulge in your Italian pasta cravings. Each dish contains the perfect amount of spices, sauces, and fresh ingredients. First choose a farfalle, penne, or linguine pasta, and then decide which meat and sauce you want to taste for the day.
Located on the Lido Deck, The Captain’s Pasta Bar offers different pastas, toppings, and sauces so you can create your own pasta dish. The pasta is always cooked fresh to order and the sauces are made with fresh ingredients.
- Menu: Download the Menu here
- Found on: Carnival Breeze, Horizon, Magic, Panorama, Sunrise, Sunshine, and Vista
- Meal Times: Lunch
RedFrog Pub & Brewery
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| Cost: | A la Carte starting at $8 |
| Dress Code: Cruise Casual | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: Laid-back | Laid back |
| Reservations: | Not required; self seating |
| Additional Info: | In Carnival Vista, you can join brewery tours led by the brewmaster. |
This pub has a working brewery that makes exclusive beers, such as ThirstyFrog® American Pale Ale, ThirstyFrog® Caribbean Wheat, ThirstyFrog® Port Hoppin’ IPA, and FriskyFrog™ Java Stout. The full bar offers crafted cocktails, tasty treats, pub games, and live music to keep you entertained.
While RedFrog Pub & Brewery for its drinks, the food menu also offers a wide range of Caribbean-inspired foods. You can order fish and chips, burgers, and jerk chicken tacos. There are also appetizers that you can try like wings, calamari, and nachos.
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Carnival Vista
- Meal Times: Snacks
Chopsticks at Lido
| Quick Facts | |
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: l | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Laid-back |
| Reservations: | Reservation not required |
| Additional Info: | If you don’t want to use chopsticks, other utensils are available upon request. |
Practice your chopstick skills with this Chinese cuisine. Try dishes like five spice and oyster glazed seafood, sliced beef honey chili, shrimp fried rice, pork or chicken cellophane noodles, and more, all with a side of vegetable rolls.
It is a specialty restaurant found on selected Carnival cruise ships. The restaurant mainly offers Chinese and Asian-inspired meals that everyone can enjoy.
- Found on: Carnival Legend, Luminosa, Miracle, Pride, and Spirit
- Meal Times: Dinner
Dining Room Breakfast
| Quick Facts | |
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Relaxed |
| Reservations: | Not required |
| Additional Info: | Use Carnival Hub App to check-in for breakfast, especially if you are in a large group to reduce waiting times. |
Enjoy breakfast in the main dining room with french toast, pancakes, and waffles topped with pecan, vanilla or salted caramel. You can order eggs however you like them, including omelet- or benedict-style There’s sausage, bacon, and ham aplenty, along with basics like fresh fruit, cereal, oatmeal, and more. The list goes on.
It’s a complimentary meal to have as much as you want. There’s continental, American-style waffles, pancakes, and an omelet station.
- Menu: Download the menu here
- Found on: Every Carnival ship
- Meal Times: Breakfast
Jiji Asian Kitchen (Lunch)
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Relaxed, Mongolian-inspired |
| Reservations: | Not required |
| Additional Info: | Lunch includes a selection of pre-made bowls and stir-fry options. |
JiJi Asian Kitchen offers a stir-fry lunch with Thai BBQ, chicken with black bean sauce, Szechuan beef and other options. You can switch up a new noodle-vegetable-protein-sauce combination to try every day.
Although Jiji Asian Kitchen is known for its Dinner option, the complimentary lunch is definitely an amazing choice if you want to try Asian cuisine.
- Official Review: Jiji Asian Kitchen
- Found on: Carnival Horizon, Panorama, Sunshine, and Vista
- Meal Times: Lunch
Sweet Spot
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | If you do not a sweet tooth, try their fresh fruit medleys. |
| Reservations: | Not required; buffet-style |
| Additional Info: | If you do not have a sweet tooth, try their fresh fruit medleys. |
Fix your sweet tooth with delicious treats from Sweet Spot like lemon cream pies, marble chocolate cheesecake, cherry crumb squares and the list goes on. For a more healthy approach, try the fresh fruit medleys.
Located on the Lido Deck, Sweet Spot is a popular place to get some delicious desserts. They offer a wide range of complimentary desserts like pies, cookies, cakes, ice cream, brownies, and more.
- Found on: Every Carnival cruise ship
- Meal Times: Snacks
Tandoor
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Relaxed |
| Reservations: | Not required; counter service |
| Additional Info: | It is only available in Carnival Splendor. |
Tandoor offers unique and spicy Indian cuisine cooked in a traditional clay oven over 1,000 degrees. You can try the beef kebabs, tandoori fish or chicken with cumin pilaf or dip hot naan bread into sweet chutney with seasoned side dishes. There are even vegetarian options made from fresh produce.
This is a complimentary lunch located on Deck 10. If you want some amazing Indian foods, the tandoori chicken is a great pick. Their naan bread is also amazing, made in a proper tandoor oven.
- Menu: Download the Menu here
- Found on: Carnival Splendor
- Meal Times: Lunch
Special Diets
| Quick Facts | |
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| Cost: | Complimentary |
| Dress Code: | Cruise Casual |
| Atmosphere: | Relaxed |
| Reservations: | Not required |
| Additional Info: | Just fill out a form and they can meet your needs |
If you’re on any diet, such as gluten-free, vegetarian, Indian vegetarian, kosher or food low in carbs, fat, sugar or cholesterol, let your chef know. That way they can prepare the proper food options to fit your dietary needs.
Make sure to prepare by filling out a special diet request form. This will allow the cruise staff to prepare the type of meal you want while you’re on the cruise.
- Found on: Every Carnival ship
- Meal Times: Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner
