What Dining Options are Available on a Norwegian Cruise?

Norwegian Cruise Line offers a wide variety of dining options—from complimentary casual fare to upscale specialty restaurants—as part of its signature Freestyle Cruising® experience. Here's a detailed breakdown of what's available:

🍽️ Complimentary Dining Options

These venues are included in your cruise fare and offer flexible, no-reservation dining:

✅ Main Dining Rooms

Variety of rotating menus featuring international cuisine
No assigned seating or set dining times
Examples: The Manhattan Room, Savor, Taste

✅ Garden Café

Buffet-style restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Wide selection: salads, pasta, ethnic dishes, carving stations, and desserts

✅ The Local Bar & Grill (on newer ships)

24-hour pub-style eatery
Comfort food like wings, burgers, and nachos

✅ Studio Lounge (for solo travelers only)

Light fare, snacks, and drinks (available on select ships)

✅ Asian Fusion (on select ships)

Complimentary noodle or Asian fusion bar on select ships (e.g., Shanghai’s Noodle Bar)

🍷 Specialty Dining Options (Extra Cost)

The following specialty restaurants are available on a wide variety of NCL cruise ships.

Restaurant	Cuisine Type	Highlights
Cagney’s Steakhouse	Classic American	Prime cuts, seafood, and premium sides
Le Bistro	French	Elegant ambiance, escargot, duck à l'orange
Moderno Churrascaria	Brazilian Steakhouse	Tableside carving with a salad bar
La Cucina	Italian	Pasta, pizza, and classic Mediterranean fare
Teppanyaki	Japanese Hibachi	Interactive cooking and entertainment
Ocean Blue	Seafood (select ships)	Lobster, oysters, and gourmet fish dishes
Food Republic	Global Fusion	Tapas-style dishes from around the world
Los Lobos	Upscale Mexican	Tacos, enchiladas, fresh guacamole
Onda by Scarpetta	Modern Italian	Sophisticated, trendy take on Italian cuisine

🧒 Family & Casual Dining

O’Sheehan’s Bar & Grill: All-day diner fare with burgers, meatloaf, and fish & chips
American Diner (on select ships): Retro atmosphere with fries, shakes, and BBQ
Room Service: 24/7; continental breakfast is free, but other items incur a small service fee

*Dining options vary by ship.

🥗 Dietary Accommodations

Norwegian can accommodate:

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-free
Kosher (with advance notice)
Other dietary restrictions (notify at time of booking or 45+ days before departure)

✅ Summary Table

Type	Examples	Cost
Complimentary	Garden Café, Main Dining Rooms, The Local	Included
Specialty Dining	Cagney’s, Le Bistro, Teppanyaki	Extra fee (or dining package)
Casual/Fast Eats	O’Sheehan’s, buffet, room service	Mostly included
Drinks	Coffee, tea, juice at breakfast	Included; alcohol = extra (or drink package)