MSC Ocean House Menu at Ocean Cay: Yacht Club Food & Drinks
Ocean House is the exclusive MSC Yacht Club restaurant and bar at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas. Located within the private Ocean House Beach area, it extends the Yacht Club experience ashore with a dedicated restaurant, beverages and beach service reserved for MSC Yacht Club guests.
The Ocean House menu shown here combines Caribbean-inspired seafood, salads, sandwiches and other lunch dishes with cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, coffee and nonalcoholic drinks. MSC currently confirms that Ocean House Beach and its restaurant remain exclusive to MSC Yacht Club guests, with food and complimentary beverages included as part of the Yacht Club experience.
For more information before visiting Ocean Cay, CruisePrism readers can also explore our MSC Cruises Dining Menus, MSC Drink Lists and MSC Onboard Guides for more dining, activities, schedules and cruise-planning information.
What Is Ocean House at Ocean Cay?
Ocean House is part of the private MSC Yacht Club area at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Unlike the island’s general dining venues, Ocean House Restaurant and Ocean House Beach are reserved for Yacht Club guests.
The restaurant provides a more upscale alternative to the casual food options found elsewhere around Ocean Cay. MSC describes Ocean House as an exclusive restaurant and bar serving specialty dishes and beverages in a beachfront setting.
Ocean House Beach also provides Yacht Club guests with private amenities and butler service, allowing the premium Yacht Club experience to continue after leaving the ship.
Ocean House Lunch Menu
The Ocean House food menu has a strong Caribbean and seafood influence, although there are also chicken, beef and vegetarian options.
Selections shown on this menu include:
- Grilled Rock Shrimp Salad
- Shrimp & Conch Fritters
- Bahamian Fish Tacos
- Ocean House Signature Salad
- Caesar Salad
- Jamaican Curried Chickpea Roti
- Blackened Mahi-Mahi
- Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich
- Garlic Prawn Linguini
- Burger & Fries
- Lobster Roll
That gives Yacht Club guests choices ranging from lighter salads to seafood, pasta, sandwiches and a burger.
Grilled Rock Shrimp Salad
The Grilled Rock Shrimp Salad combines cucumber, watermelon, grapefruit, seasonal greens and citrus dressing.
It is one of several dishes on the menu that lean heavily into fresh seafood and tropical ingredients.
Shrimp & Conch Fritters
Shrimp & Conch Fritters feature batter with diced conch, onion, bell pepper and thyme, accompanied by calypso sauce.
Conch is closely associated with Bahamian cuisine, making this one of the more destination-appropriate dishes on the Ocean House menu.
Bahamian Fish Tacos
The Bahamian Fish Tacos use grouper accompanied by coconut-garlic lime aioli, tomato salsa and island slaw.
This is another selection that incorporates Caribbean flavors rather than simply reproducing a standard onboard restaurant menu.
Ocean House Signature Salad
The Ocean House Signature Salad includes seasonal greens, mango chunks, cherry tomato, pickled red onion, cucumber, roasted pumpkin, cider vinaigrette and roasted chickpeas.
Guests can also have the salad with:
- Grilled chicken
- Grilled minute steak
- Mahi-mahi
That makes it possible to turn the salad into a more substantial lunch.
Caesar Salad
A traditional Caesar Salad is also available, consisting of romaine, garlic croutons and Caesar dressing.
Like the Ocean House Signature Salad, it can be served with grilled chicken, grilled minute steak or mahi-mahi.
Jamaican Curried Chickpea Roti
For a meat-free selection, the Jamaican Curried Chickpea Roti combines chickpeas, potatoes and spices with coconut milk and mango chutney.
This is one of the clearest vegetarian options visible on the Ocean House menu.
Blackened Mahi-Mahi
The Blackened Mahi-Mahi is accompanied by pineapple relish, spinach, watercress, heirloom tomatoes, roasted sweet potatoes and coconut cilantro dressing.
The combination of mahi-mahi, pineapple and coconut continues the Caribbean character found throughout the menu.
Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich
Guests who prefer something more familiar can choose the Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich.
It is served with island buffalo sauce, cabbage slaw, pickles and fries.
Garlic Prawn Linguini
The Garlic Prawn Linguini combines prawns with white wine, basil and lemon.
It is the primary pasta selection visible on this Ocean House menu.
Ocean House Burger & Fries
The Burger & Fries features an Angus patty with pepper jack cheese, pineapple and pickled red onion.
The use of pineapple and pickled red onion gives the burger a tropical variation compared with a standard cheeseburger.
Ocean House Lobster Roll
One of the most notable items on the menu is the Lobster Roll.
It consists of Caribbean lobster salad served on a toasted brioche roll with crispy onion and fries.
For Yacht Club guests looking specifically for seafood during their Ocean Cay visit, the menu therefore provides lobster, mahi-mahi, grouper, prawns, shrimp and conch across several different dishes.
Ocean House Desserts
Three sweets appear on the menu:
- Caribbean Carrot Cake
- Coconut Brownie
- Banana Piña Colada
The Caribbean Carrot Cake combines rum, pineapple jam and caramelized pineapple.
The Coconut Brownie is served with tres leche sauce.
Banana Piña Colada is accompanied by mango and coconut gel.
These desserts continue the tropical theme found throughout the main menu.
Ocean House Cocktail Menu
The Ocean House beverage selection includes several classic tropical cocktails.
Cocktails shown are:
- Classic Mojito
- Island Margarita
- The Ultimate Piña Colada
- Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
- Bahama Mama
- The Ultimate Island Iced Tea
The Classic Mojito combines Flor de Caña 4Y white rum with fresh mint leaves, lime, sugar and club soda.
The Island Margarita uses Olmeca Blanco tequila, triple sec and sweet & sour.
The Ultimate Piña Colada combines Flor de Caña 4Y white rum with pineapple and coconut, while the Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri uses Bacardi Carta Blanca rum, strawberry and sweet & sour.
The Bahama Mama contains Bacardi Oakheart spiced rum, coconut rum and fruit punch.
The Ultimate Island Iced Tea combines Absolut vodka, Greenall’s gin, Espolon Silver tequila, Bacardi Carta Blanca rum, triple sec, sweet & sour and Coca-Cola.
Ocean House Mocktails
Two alcohol-free frozen drinks are shown:
- Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri
- Virgin Piña Colada
The Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri combines strawberry with sweet & sour.
The Virgin Piña Colada combines pineapple juice and coconut.
Ocean House Beer, Wine & Spirits
A separate beverage page covers beer, sparkling wine, still wine and spirits.
Beer choices shown include:
- Heineken
- Corona Extra
- La Tropical Original (Craft)
- Miller Lite
- Heineken 0.0
Champagne and sparkling selections include Nicolas Feuillatte Brut from Épernay, France, and Valdo Prosecco from Veneto, Italy.
Two wines from The Hidden Sea in Australia are shown:
- Chardonnay
- Red Blend
Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Tequila and Gin
The spirits selection covers several major categories.
Whiskey:
- Jack Daniel’s N°7 Old Brand
- Jameson Irish Whiskey
- Johnnie Walker Red Label
Vodka:
- Grey Goose
- Tito’s
- Absolut
Rum:
- Bacardi Carta Blanca
- Diplomático Reserva
- Flor de Caña 4 Años
Tequila:
- Olmeca Blanco
- Patrón Silver
Gin:
- Beefeater
- Bombay Sapphire
Baileys Irish Cream and Jägermeister are listed under liqueurs.
Soft Drinks, Juice and Coffee
Ocean House also provides a substantial selection of nonalcoholic drinks.
Soft drinks shown include Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Sprite, Fanta, tonic water, bottled juices and Red Bull.
Fruit juices include:
- Cranberry
- Orange
- Pineapple
- Grapefruit
- Apple
- Tomato
- V8
Canned mineral water is also available.
The cafeteria section includes:
- Espresso
- Decaf espresso
- Cappuccino
- Caffè latte
- Hot chocolate
- Hot tea
- Irish coffee
This makes Ocean House useful for more than lunch and cocktails, with coffee and other beverages available as part of the selection shown.
Are Food and Drinks at Ocean House Included for Yacht Club Guests?
MSC currently identifies Ocean House Restaurant and Ocean House Beach as exclusive MSC Yacht Club facilities at Ocean Cay.
MSC also states that Yacht Club guests receive complimentary beverages at the private Ocean House Restaurant and Ocean House Beach. Food and beverages are part of the Yacht Club experience in this private island area.
That is an important distinction from some of the other food outlets around Ocean Cay, where certain items may carry an additional charge.
Who Can Use Ocean House?
Ocean House Beach is exclusive to MSC Yacht Club guests.
MSC describes the area as an extension of the Yacht Club experience ashore, complete with its own restaurant and bar, private amenities and butler service.
Guests staying outside MSC Yacht Club should therefore not plan on Ocean House as one of their regular Ocean Cay lunch options.
Ocean House vs. Other Ocean Cay Restaurants
Ocean House should not be confused with the dining options available to all passengers elsewhere on the island.
Ocean Cay has other food venues, including buffet and food-truck options. Ocean House differs because it is specifically tied to the MSC Yacht Club’s private beach area.
For Yacht Club guests, that means it is possible to spend time at the exclusive beach and have lunch without leaving the private Yacht Club section of the island.
Ocean House vs. Ocean Cay Seafood Restaurant
The similar names can cause confusion.
Ocean House Restaurant is located on Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve and serves MSC Yacht Club guests visiting the private island.
Ocean Cay Seafood Restaurant, on the other hand, is an onboard specialty restaurant found on select MSC cruise ships.
They are completely different dining venues.
If you’re searching for the menu for your Yacht Club beach day in The Bahamas, Ocean House is the restaurant you’re looking for.
Dietary and Allergy Information
The Ocean House menu asks guests with an allergy or sensitivity to specific foods to notify staff before ordering.
It also carries a health advisory concerning raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish and eggs.
Passengers with dietary requirements should discuss their individual needs with MSC staff. MSC’s current Ocean Cay guidance notes that dietary options are available on the island but that specific allergy accommodations can be more limited ashore than onboard.
Planning an MSC Yacht Club Day at Ocean Cay
Ocean House makes it possible for Yacht Club passengers to structure much of their Ocean Cay day around the exclusive beach area rather than moving back and forth across the island for lunch.
A simple approach is to check the ship’s daily program and MSC for Me app for the day’s operating schedule, then decide how Ocean House fits around any shore excursions, beach time or other Ocean Cay activities.
Guests planning excursions elsewhere on the island should particularly pay attention to timing so that they don’t miss the restaurant’s service period.
MSC Ocean House FAQ
What is Ocean House at Ocean Cay?
Ocean House is the private restaurant and bar serving MSC Yacht Club guests at Ocean House Beach on Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
Is Ocean House only for MSC Yacht Club guests?
Yes. MSC identifies Ocean House Beach and its restaurant as exclusive facilities for MSC Yacht Club guests.
Is Ocean House food included?
MSC Yacht Club’s Ocean Cay experience includes food and beverages in its private area. MSC currently describes Ocean House as an exclusive Yacht Club restaurant and bar with complimentary amenities.
Are drinks included at Ocean House?
Yes. MSC specifically states that Yacht Club guests receive complimentary beverages at the private Ocean House Restaurant and Ocean House Beach.
What food does Ocean House serve?
The menu shown here includes shrimp and conch fritters, Bahamian fish tacos, salads, Jamaican curried chickpea roti, blackened mahi-mahi, fried chicken, garlic prawn linguini, a burger and a Caribbean lobster roll.
Does Ocean House have lobster?
Yes. The menu includes a Lobster Roll made with Caribbean lobster salad, toasted brioche, crispy onion and fries.
Does Ocean House have vegetarian food?
The Jamaican Curried Chickpea Roti is a clearly meat-free selection based on its menu description. The Ocean House Signature Salad is another option without an added protein as described on the menu.
Does Ocean House serve cocktails?
Yes. The menu includes mojitos, margaritas, piña coladas, strawberry daiquiris, Bahama Mamas and an island iced tea.
Are there nonalcoholic drinks?
Yes. Ocean House offers mocktails, soft drinks, fruit juices, bottled water, coffee, tea and other nonalcoholic beverages.
Where is Ocean House?
Ocean House is located in the exclusive MSC Yacht Club area at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas.
Is Ocean House the same as the Ocean Cay Seafood Restaurant?
No. Ocean House is the Yacht Club restaurant on MSC’s private island. Ocean Cay Seafood Restaurant is a separate specialty restaurant located aboard select MSC ships.
Do I need to return to the ship for lunch at Ocean Cay?
Not if you’re an MSC Yacht Club guest and Ocean House is operating during your visit. Ocean House provides Yacht Club guests with a dedicated dining option within their private Ocean Cay area.
Final Thoughts on the MSC Ocean House Menu
Ocean House is one of the biggest advantages MSC Yacht Club guests have during a visit to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Instead of leaving the private beach area to search for lunch, Yacht Club passengers have their own dedicated restaurant and bar steps from the beach.
The menu fits the setting particularly well. Grouper tacos, conch fritters, mahi-mahi, prawns and Caribbean lobster provide plenty of seafood, while salads, roti, fried chicken and burgers broaden the selection. Tropical cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, mocktails and coffee complete the beverage side of the experience.
For anyone sailing in MSC Yacht Club with Ocean Cay on the itinerary, the Ocean House menu gives a good idea of what the private island dining experience can look like. Exact selections and operating schedules can change, so check the current daily program or MSC for Me app during your cruise for the latest information.
