Carnival Cruise Dining

Dining Options Onboard Carnival Cruises

Pamper the foodie in you with diverse dining options, from casual meals to upscale gastronomical experiences. Pick your dining option available onboard the cruise line’s vast fleet. Select the ship below for detailed information.

Carnival Cruises Onboard Dining

Carnival Cruises offers diverse dining options to suit every palate. The guests can savor everything from burgers and tacos to fine steaks and seafood for free, as well as specialty dining venues. Whether you are someone who longs for a relaxed buffet or a gourmet meal in an exclusive setting, nothing is out of bounds in “Carnival.”

Dining Room

Dinner in the dining room aboard a Carnival Cruise is an elaborate affair. We set the table for you and bring a full three-course meal. The menu is appetizing and includes Pappardelle with Braised Lamb, Coffee-Glazed Roast Duck, and Hawaiian Shrimp Poke. If you are a vegan and looking for plant options like baked vegetable au gratin, Eggplant Cutlet a la Parmigiana, etc., trust the chefs onboard to accommodate all dietary preferences.

Blue Iguana Cantina

This is just the place to head for a delightful Mexican dining experience. Gorge on freshly made stuffed tacos and burritos, homemade tortillas, and salsa for a chilled casual dining experience.

Big Chicken

A paradise for chicken enthusiasts. Enjoy your lunch and dinner with the choicest chicken sandwiches, crispy chicken strips, or juicy fried chicken baskets, along with side dishes like potato salad and jalapeño slaw. Early risers are welcome to savor a breakfast of classics like chicken biscuits, a three-cheese omelet, or our biscuit/egg combo featuring bacon or sausage. Latecomers are welcome, too; breakfast is served until 3.

Bonsai Teppanyaki

Enjoy a curated selection of conventional tastes followed by tempting appetizers before the main course of filet mignon, grilled tofu, or an awe-inspiring array of fish, shrimp, and lobster that appear in all their glory. You can also go for a combo if you are confused about choosing one.

Specialty Restaurants

Those who prefer an elegant dining experience can step into a selection of specialty restaurants that lay down a spread of haute cuisine on the sea. Some of the hot favorites include:

Steakhouse

Sink your teeth into delectably prepared premium cuts of beef cooked to exact specifications, as well as a fabulous selection of seafood, entrées, gourmet appetizers, and even a wine list that wine connoisseurs would love.

Masala Tiger

Savor tandoori chicken or fish with cumin pilaf, succulent beef kebabs, or hot naan bread dipped into sweet chutney right out of the tandoor. You can also enjoy an imposing array of vegetarian delights made from fresh produce. 

Pizza Pirate

A favorite of every pizza enthusiast, the place churns out fresh Margherita, Funghi, Prosciutto, Pepperoni, or Quatttro Formaggi pizza served with a delicious Caesar salad. It is a perfect venue for those looking for a “Pirate” experience. 

JiJi Asian Kitchen

JiJi is a paradise for Asian cuisine lovers who simply cannot get enough of modern pan-Asian cuisine from China, Mongolia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore. It offers a full-service menu that includes a blend of exotic and familiar dishes created to titillate your taste buds.

Cafés and Quick Bites

Apart from the formal dining options, Carnival Cruises also offers a variety of cafés and casual eateries for guests who like something quick and light. Read on!

Lucky Bowl

All you need to do here is pick your dish, and soon, you will be handed a bowl featuring a base of crisp veggies, rice, or noodles topped with meats freshly smoked, stewed, braised, or flash-fried. With a rotating daily menu of favorites, your ultimate desires will be on your plate, waiting to be devoured.

Street Eats

Sample the best flavors not readily found in the restaurants. These are typical street foods, and Carnival pays its tribute in its own delectable way. Dig into favorites like bao buns and pot stickers, wolf down kebab and satay, or stick into fried delights like cheese steak fries. You might be thousands of kilometers away from the streets, but its flavors would be available around the deck in the middle of the ocean.

Bonsai Sushi Express

Enjoy mouthwatering sushi, sashimi, rolls, and more. Made to order and packed up so that you can take it on the run and enjoy it anywhere on the ship, this is the place for you if you are in the mood for a quick bite.

24-Hour Room Service

If you want to eat something but want it served right at your doorstep, then all you need to do is call the 24-hour room service. Your favorite food will be delivered to your room piping hot, so you can gorge on your food at any time of the day, and that too in the comfort of your room.