What Dining Options are available on a Royal Caribbean cruise?

Royal Caribbean offers a wide variety of dining options to suit every taste and budget—from included favorites to upscale specialty restaurants. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what you can expect onboard:

🍽️ Included Dining Options (No extra charge)

These venues are complimentary and included in your cruise fare:

✅ Main Dining Room

• Multi-course breakfast, lunch (on sea days), and dinner

• Rotating menus each evening

• Options for Traditional Dining (set time) or My Time Dining (flexible time)

✅ Windjammer Café

• Buffet-style venue open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Global dishes, carving stations, salad bar, desserts, and more

✅ Café Promenade

• Open 24/7 (on many ships)

• Sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and late-night snacks

✅ Sorrento’s Pizza

• Fresh-baked pizza by the slice, open late

✅ Park Café

• Available on many ships (especially Oasis-class)

• Salads, paninis, soups, and the popular Kummelweck roast beef sandwich

✅ El Loco Fresh (on select ships)

• Quick-service Mexican fare: tacos, quesadillas, nachos

✅ Solarium Bistro (on select ships)

• Healthier options, available for breakfast and lunch

✅ Room Service

• Available 24/7 with continental breakfast free

• Full menu options incur a small service charge (approx. $7.95 + 18% gratuity)

🍷 Specialty Dining (Extra charge)

These venues offer elevated cuisine and personalized service:

🌟 Chops Grille

• Royal Caribbean’s signature steakhouse

🌟 Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen / Giovanni’s Table

• Authentic Italian favorites in a rustic setting

🌟 Izumi

• Sushi, hibachi (teppanyaki), and Asian fusion dishes

🌟 Wonderland

• Whimsical, experimental cuisine with theatrical presentation (select ships)

🌟 Jamie’s Italian (by Jamie Oliver, on select ships)

• Upscale yet family-friendly Italian

🌟 Hooked Seafood

• New England-style seafood like lobster rolls and oysters

🌟 150 Central Park

• Gourmet multi-course meals in an elegant setting (Oasis-class ships)

🌟 Chef’s Table

• Exclusive, intimate 5-course dinner with wine pairings

🌟 Johnny Rockets (select ships)

• 50s-style diner—free for breakfast; à la carte pricing later

*Dining options vary by ship.

🧒 Kid-Friendly Options

• Children's menus are available in the Main Dining Room and most specialty restaurants

• Windjammer buffet always has kid-friendly fare: pasta, chicken tenders, pizza, etc.

📝 Dietary Accommodations

• Royal Caribbean accommodates vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and other special diets

• Notify your travel advisor at Direct Line Cruises at least 45 days in advance

🍹 Beverage Options

• Complimentary: Iced tea, coffee, tap water, lemonade, hot tea, some juices at breakfast

• Extra charge: Alcohol, soda, bottled water, espresso drinks, smoothies (or included with a beverage package)

✅ Summary Table

Tip: Dining packages are available to pre-purchase at a discount if you plan to try multiple specialty restaurants.