Margaritaville at Sea Menus: Fins Dining Room, Far Side Sushi & JWB Prime Steakhouse
Looking for current Margaritaville at Sea menus before your cruise?
This page features actual menu photos shared with CruisePrism by a fellow Margaritaville at Sea Paradise cruiser and provides a look at two of the line’s most popular dining venues: Fins Dining, the complimentary main dining room, Far Side Sushi Asian-fusion specialty restaurant, and JWB Prime Steakhouse, the fleet’s signature specialty restaurant.
Whether you’re sailing on Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, Islander, or a future ship in the fleet, these menus offer a good idea of the food, dining style, and onboard restaurant experience you can expect.
Fins Dining Room Menu
Fins is the primary sit-down restaurant on Margaritaville at Sea and is included in your cruise fare. The venue serves rotating nightly menus featuring appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, chicken, beef, vegetarian options, and desserts.
Unlike many budget cruise experiences where dining can feel repetitive, Fins changes its menu throughout the voyage, giving guests a variety of options from night to night.
The restaurant focuses on a mix of classic cruise favorites and Caribbean-inspired dishes that fit the Margaritaville theme.
Fins Menu – Sample Night One
Highlights from this menu include:
- Cuban Croquettes
- Jamaican Pumpkin Soup
- Jimmy’s Jambalaya
- Lemon-Crusted Salmon
- Pork Tenderloin
- Jerk Chicken & Rice
- Shrimp & Grits
- Key Lime Sponge Cake
- Coconut Tres Leches
Guests can also purchase premium upgrades such as Filet Mignon, Lobster Tail, Colossal Shrimp, or Surf & Turf.
Fins Menu – Sample Night Two
Highlights from this menu include:
- Signature Pasta with Shrimp
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Florida Citrus Salad
- Ahi Tuna
- Pescado Frito
- Antigua Shrimp
- Mississippi Braised Brisket
- Chicken Marsala
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Havana Daydreamin’ Dessert
One thing that stands out from both menus is the variety. On any given evening there are usually multiple seafood, chicken, beef, and vegetarian options available, making it easy for most cruisers to find something appealing.
Fins Menu – Sample Night Three
This additional Fins menu provides another good example of the variety available in Margaritaville at Sea’s main dining room.
Appetizers included Meemaw’s Meatballs, Caribbean Cauliflower Soup, Cajun Gumbo, Heart of Palm Cake, and Watermelon Feta Salad. Entrée options ranged from Santa Cruz Fish and Jamaican Curry Shrimp to Huli Huli Chicken and Caribbean BBQ Pork Chop. Vegetarian guests could choose the Mediterranean Eggplant or Rotini pasta.
Dessert selections included Key Lime Sponge Cake, Fins Up Chocolate Sheet Cake, Margarita Bars, and ice cream.
Like the other Fins menus featured above, this menu demonstrates that the complimentary dining room offers a surprisingly diverse selection of seafood, chicken, pork, vegetarian dishes, and Caribbean-inspired flavors throughout the cruise.
Is The Food Good On Margaritaville At Sea?
I sailed on Margaritaville at Sea Paradise myself and came away pleasantly surprised by the food.
Margaritaville at Sea has historically been known as one of the more affordable cruise options sailing from Florida, so I boarded with fairly modest expectations. In practice, I found the food to be solid, the dining room experience enjoyable, and the overall value difficult to argue with considering the price of the cruise.
No cruise line gets everything right, but I never felt disappointed by the dining experience onboard.
If you’d like my complete thoughts on the ship, accommodations, entertainment, and overall experience, check out my full review:
Our MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA PARADISE REVIEW
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise Room Service Breakfast Menu
If you’re wondering what breakfast room service costs on Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, this menu provides a complete look at the ship’s in-cabin breakfast options and pricing. Guests can place their order the night before and have breakfast delivered directly to their stateroom the following morning.
The Margaritaville at Sea Paradise room service breakfast menu includes egg sandwiches, scrambled egg platters, pancakes, fresh fruit, pastries, muffins, coffee, juice, milk, and breakfast cocktails such as Mimosas, Bellinis, and Bloody Marys. Prices are listed individually for each item, allowing guests to customize their breakfast experience.
One important detail for first-time cruisers is that breakfast room service is not complimentary on Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. Even beverages such as coffee and juice carry an additional charge. Guests looking for free breakfast options can instead visit the ship’s complimentary dining venues.
This breakfast room service menu is ideal for guests who want to enjoy a quiet morning in their cabin, have breakfast delivered to their balcony, or avoid the crowds during busy embarkation and sea days. The menu and prices shown below were available aboard Margaritaville at Sea Paradise at the time of sailing and may change in the future.
JWB Prime Steakhouse Menu
For cruisers looking for a more upscale dining experience, Margaritaville at Sea offers JWB Prime Steakhouse.
Named after Jimmy Buffett (James William Buffett), JWB serves premium steaks, seafood, lamb, pork, specialty appetizers, and elevated desserts in a quieter and more refined setting than the main dining room.
JWB Prime Steakhouse is available across the Margaritaville at Sea fleet and currently costs approximately $55 per person when pre-purchased before sailing, with onboard pricing typically running slightly higher. The experience includes a multi-course meal with an appetizer, soup or salad, entrée, side, and dessert. (Margaritaville At Sea)
JWB Prime Steakhouse Menu
The menu shown above includes:
Starters
- Steak Tartare
- Roasted Beet Carpaccio
- Wagyu Meatballs
- Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
- Tuna Crudo
- Fried Oyster
Soups & Salads
- French Onion Soup
- Lobster Bisque
- Caesar Salad
- Bib and Walnut Salad
Entrées
- Center Cut Filet
- Prime Ribeye
- Prime New York Strip
- Colorado Rack of Lamb
- Heritage Duroc Pork Chop
- Slow Braised Short Ribs
- Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
- Cold Water Lobster Tail
Sides
- Garlic Butter Broccoli
- Sautéed Asparagus
- Creamy Spinach
- Parmesan Fries
- Mac and Cheese
- Mashed Potatoes
Desserts
- Apple Crumble Cheesecake
- Banana Cream Pie
- Key Lime Pie
- Seasonal Fruit
JWB operates as a traditional cruise ship specialty steakhouse and is generally considered the most upscale dinner venue available onboard. The restaurant is particularly popular for celebrations, date nights, and guests looking for a quieter dining experience away from the main dining room.
Is JWB Prime Steakhouse Worth It?
Whether JWB is worth the extra cost depends on your travel style.
If you’re someone who enjoys specialty dining, premium steaks, lobster, and a more intimate atmosphere, JWB is probably the best dining upgrade available on Margaritaville at Sea.
However, after seeing what Fins offers, many cruisers may find the complimentary dining room more than sufficient for a short Bahamas cruise. The included dining experience is better than many first-time cruisers expect, which makes the decision to upgrade largely a matter of personal preference rather than necessity.
Far Side Sushi Menu
One of the newest dining venues aboard Margaritaville at Sea Paradise is Far Side Sushi, an Asian-fusion specialty restaurant serving sushi rolls, sashimi, ramen, poke bowls, and small plates. The restaurant was added as part of Paradise’s major dining upgrades and offers a more contemporary dining experience than the ship’s traditional restaurants.
Unlike Fins, Far Side Sushi operates on an à la carte pricing model, meaning guests pay individually for the items they order. Current menus typically feature sushi rolls priced around $12, small plates ranging from approximately $5–$8, bowls around $15, and sashimi selections available in multiple portion sizes.
Menu highlights from the photo include:
- Volcano Roll
- Casino Roll
- Duval Street Roll
- Yucatán Express Roll
- Tuna Tostada
- Skewers
- Miso Soup
- Poke Bowls
- Donburi Bowls
- Ramen
- Sashimi Platters
- Spiced Coconut Panna Cotta
Far Side Sushi has quickly become one of the most talked-about specialty dining venues on Margaritaville at Sea, with many cruisers praising both its quality and value compared with sushi restaurants found on larger cruise lines. The venue serves a mix of traditional Japanese favorites and creative island-inspired rolls unique to the cruise line.
Is Far Side Sushi Worth It?
Based on the menu and reviews from fellow cruisers, Far Side Sushi appears to offer one of the better specialty dining values in the fleet. Because the venue uses à la carte pricing, guests can try a few rolls or small plates without committing to the cost of a full specialty restaurant experience. For sushi lovers, it may be one of the most interesting dining upgrades currently available aboard Margaritaville at Sea Paradise.
Final Thoughts
These Margaritaville at Sea menus provide a good snapshot of what guests can expect onboard today.
Fins remains the line’s primary complimentary restaurant, offering rotating menus with a surprisingly wide selection of dishes. Meanwhile, JWB Prime Steakhouse delivers a more upscale experience for travelers willing to pay extra for premium cuts of meat, seafood, and a multi-course dinner.
For many guests, one of the biggest surprises about Margaritaville at Sea is that the dining experience is better than its budget-friendly reputation might suggest. While it may not compete directly with premium cruise lines, it delivers solid value and enough variety to keep most cruisers satisfied throughout their sailing.
As additional menus become available, I’ll continue updating this page with new photos and dining information.
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