Royal Caribbean Food Menus & Restaurant Guide
If you’re planning a Royal Caribbean cruise, one of the most common questions is simple: what food is actually available onboard?
While Royal Caribbean publishes general restaurant descriptions, seeing the real menus gives a much better idea of what you’ll actually be eating during your cruise. Over the years I’ve collected menu photos from multiple Royal Caribbean ships, including Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas, Icon of the Seas, and other vessels throughout the fleet.
This guide brings together real Royal Caribbean menus from complimentary dining venues, specialty restaurants, room service, private island dining, bars, and unique culinary experiences. You’ll find examples of Main Dining Room menus, Izumi sushi pricing, Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen selections, Playmakers Sports Bar favorites, Mason Jar Southern comfort food, Coco Beach Club offerings, and much more.
Because menus can change by ship, itinerary, and sailing date, these photos should be viewed as representative examples rather than guaranteed current offerings. However, they provide an excellent snapshot of the types of food, prices, and dining experiences Royal Caribbean guests can expect onboard.
Whether you’re trying to decide if a specialty restaurant is worth the extra cost, comparing dining packages, or simply getting excited for your upcoming cruise, these menu photos can help you plan your meals before you sail.
Main Dining Room Menus (Sample Menus & Theme Nights)
The Main Dining Room (MDR) remains one of Royal Caribbean’s most popular complimentary dining venues, offering a rotating menu each evening with different themes, appetizers, entrées, desserts, and featured beverages. Menus change nightly throughout the cruise, giving guests a chance to experience a wide variety of dishes without any additional charge.
One of the most anticipated evenings is Royal Night, which often features favorites such as Maine Lobster Tail, New York Strip Steak, French Onion Soup, Escargots à la Bourguignonne, and the classic Baked Alaska dessert. Premium upgrades, including Surf & Turf and Filet Mignon, may also be available for an additional charge depending on the sailing.
Another common theme is Caribbean Night, which showcases island-inspired dishes such as Jerk Seasoned Pork Chop, Roasted Caribbean Chicken, Garlic-Herb Tiger Shrimp, and tropical desserts like Pineapple Sunshine Cake. These themed menus help bring regional flavors onboard while still offering familiar alternatives for guests who prefer more traditional options.
These sample menus provide a good look at the variety of food available onboard and help future cruisers get a better idea of what to expect during their sailing.
Izumi Sushi & Japanese Cuisine
Izumi is Royal Caribbean’s signature Japanese specialty restaurant, offering sushi, sashimi, signature rolls, poke bowls, fried rice, ramen, and Japanese-inspired desserts. Depending on the ship and sailing, guests can either order à la carte or choose a prix-fixe dining option.
Popular menu items often include the Snow Crab California Roll, Rainbow Roll, Spicy Crispy Tuna Roll, Champagne Lobster Roll, assorted sashimi, poke bowls, teriyaki dishes, and mochi ice cream. Pricing typically ranges from around $5–$22 per item, making Izumi one of the most popular specialty dining venues across the fleet.
The menus shown here provide a good snapshot of recent Izumi pricing and selections, although offerings may vary slightly by ship and sailing date.
Fish & Ships
Fish & Ships is Royal Caribbean’s casual boardwalk-style seafood venue found on select ships. This quick-service spot specializes in classic fried seafood favorites and is included with your cruise fare, making it a popular lunch option on sea days.
Recent menu offerings included Fish & Chips, Fried Shrimp & Chips, Chicken Fingers & Chips, and Crispy Fish Sandwiches at no additional charge. Guests looking for something extra could also purchase specialty items such as a Fried Lobster Tail Basket & Chips for approximately $12.
Fish & Ships is especially popular for cruisers looking for a quick bite without leaving the pool deck area and remains one of the fleet’s most underrated complimentary dining options.
Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen Menu & Prices
Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen is Royal Caribbean’s signature Italian specialty restaurant, offering fresh pasta, hand-tossed pizzas, classic Italian entrées, salads, and desserts in a casual family-style atmosphere. The venue has become one of the fleet’s most popular specialty dining options and is available on many Oasis Class and newer ships.
The menu combines traditional Italian comfort food with modern specialties, giving guests a wide variety of choices ranging from homemade pasta dishes to wood-fired pizzas and premium steaks.
Giovanni’s Appetizers & Salads
The menu begins with several Italian-inspired starters and shareable dishes, including:
- Assorted Meat & Cheese Platter
- Meatball Gigante
- Italian Stromboli
- Caesar Salad
- Truffle Caprese Salad
- Calamari & Polenta
- Nonna’s Soup
- Giovanni’s House Salad
The Truffle Caprese Salad and Meatball Gigante are among the venue’s signature offerings, while the Caesar Salad remains one of the most frequently ordered starters.
Pasta, Entrées & Pizza
Giovanni’s is best known for its pasta and pizza selections. Menu highlights from this sailing included:
- Chicken Parmigiana
- Uncle Alfredo’s Fettuccine
- Lasagna Classica
- Linguine con le Vongole
- Penne alla Puttanesca with Salmon
- Spaghetti Carbonara
- Spaghetti Pomodoro
- Osso Buco
- Grilled Filet Mignon
- Pizza options included:
- Giovanni’s Pizza
- Margherita
- Pepperoni
- Meat Lover’s
- Truffle & Eggs
- Mamma Italia
- Mixed Mushroom
- 7-Cheeses
- Primavera
Royal Caribbean identifies several “Nonna’s Favorites” directly on the menu, helping guests find some of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. The lasagna, osso buco, and steak muffuletta are frequently highlighted by cruisers and reviewers.
Is Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen Worth It?
For guests who enjoy Italian food, Giovanni’s is generally considered one of Royal Caribbean’s strongest specialty dining venues. The restaurant offers a larger menu than many specialty restaurants, with enough variety to appeal to pizza lovers, pasta fans, seafood enthusiasts, and steak eaters alike.
The combination of fresh pasta, specialty pizzas, classic Italian entrées, and desserts makes Giovanni’s a popular choice for both lunch and dinner, especially for families and groups looking for a relaxed dining experience.
Royal Caribbean Mason Jar Menu & Prices
The Mason Jar is one of Royal Caribbean’s most popular specialty restaurants, bringing Southern comfort food, brunch favorites, barbecue-inspired dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and live country music to sea.
Currently available on ships such as Wonder of the Seas, Icon of the Seas, Star of the Seas, Utopia of the Seas, and other newer Royal Caribbean ships, The Mason Jar combines a restaurant, bar, and entertainment venue into one experience.
The menu focuses heavily on Southern-inspired comfort food, featuring fried chicken, biscuits, burgers, seafood, barbecue flavors, bourbon cocktails, milkshakes, and classic Southern desserts.
Mason Jar Brunch Menu
Brunch is one of the most talked-about meals at The Mason Jar.
Popular menu items from this sailing included:
- Fried Chicken & Waffles
- Southern Breakfast
- Breakfast Biscuits
- Spinach & Pimento Cheese Omelet
- Salmon Avocado Toast
- Blueberry Johnnycakes
- Smoky Deviled Eggs
Guests are also served complimentary biscuits and cornbread with whipped honey butter, one of the venue’s signature offerings.
Mason Jar Lunch & Dinner Menu
For lunch and dinner, The Mason Jar offers a variety of Southern comfort food favorites.
Highlights from the menu included:
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich ($8)
- Southern Burger ($9)
- Classic Po’Boy
- Fried Green Tomatoes
- Crab Beignets
- Lobster & Crawfish Gumbo
- Charred Watermelon Salad
- Pimento Cheese & Saltines
The restaurant leans heavily into Louisiana, Tennessee, and Gulf Coast influences, giving guests something noticeably different from the traditional Main Dining Room menus found elsewhere onboard.
Is The Mason Jar Worth It?
For cruisers who enjoy Southern comfort food, creative bourbon cocktails, brunch, and live music, The Mason Jar is easily one of Royal Caribbean’s most unique specialty dining venues.
The combination of fried chicken, biscuits, barbecue flavors, handcrafted cocktails, desserts, and a lively atmosphere has made it one of the highest-rated restaurants introduced on Royal Caribbean’s newest ships.
Whether you’re stopping in for brunch, dinner, cocktails, or late-night snacks, The Mason Jar offers a dining experience that feels very different from the rest of the ship.
Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade Menu & Prices
Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade is Royal Caribbean’s dedicated sports bar concept, combining classic game-day food, giant TV screens, arcade games, cocktails, beer, and casual dining in one venue. Found on many Oasis, Quantum, and newer ships, Playmakers has become one of the most popular hangout spots onboard for watching live sporting events and grabbing a quick bite.
Unlike most specialty restaurants, Playmakers uses à la carte pricing, allowing guests to order as little or as much as they want. The menu focuses on burgers, wings, sliders, loaded nachos, shareable appetizers, desserts, and bar favorites.
Playmakers Appetizers & Shareables
The appetizer menu is designed for sharing while watching a game and includes several of Playmakers’ most popular items.
Highlights from this sailing included:
- Playmakers Fries ($5.99)
- Pigskin Sliders ($10.99)
- Chicken Tenders ($6.99)
- Crispy Onion Ring Tower ($7.99)
- Pile On Nachos ($8.99)
- Poke Nachos ($12.99)
- Jalapeño Poppers ($7.99)
- Buffalo Chicken Crunch Roll ($7.99)
Loaded nachos, sliders, onion rings, and fries consistently rank among the venue’s most frequently ordered items.
Playmakers Burgers & Sandwiches
Playmakers is also known for its oversized burgers and sports-bar comfort food.
Menu highlights included:
- Playmakers Classic Burger ($11.99)
- Truffle Burger ($11.99)
- Impossible Burger ($11.99)
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich ($11.99)
All sandwiches are served with Playmakers fries, making them one of the better values among Royal Caribbean’s specialty dining venues.
The Playmakers Burger has become one of the restaurant’s signature dishes and is frequently featured in Royal Caribbean promotional materials.
Is Playmakers Worth It?
For guests looking for casual food, sports, beer, and a lively atmosphere, Playmakers is one of the best values among Royal Caribbean’s specialty dining venues.
The menu offers reasonably priced burgers, wings, nachos, sliders, and desserts without requiring the larger cover charges associated with restaurants such as Chops Grille or Wonderland. Whether you’re watching a football game, grabbing lunch on a sea day, or looking for a late-night snack, Playmakers remains one of the most popular gathering spots onboard.
Royal Caribbean Room Service Breakfast Menu
Royal Caribbean offers continental breakfast room service complimentary on most sailings, while hot American breakfast selections typically carry a small delivery charge. Guests can choose from pastries, bagels, cereals, fruit, yogurt, coffee, juice, eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, and other breakfast favorites delivered directly to their stateroom.
The menu shown here provides a snapshot of recent Royal Caribbean room service breakfast options, though selections and service fees may vary by ship and sailing.
Coco Beach Club Restaurant
Located at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Coco Beach Club is Royal Caribbean’s premium beach club experience featuring an exclusive restaurant, infinity pool, upgraded beaches, and private cabanas. Admission includes access to the restaurant, where guests can enjoy upscale dishes such as grilled lobster, filet mignon, grouper, ceviche, fresh salads, and tropical desserts.
The menu shown here highlights some of the signature lunch offerings available to Coco Beach Club guests. Access to the restaurant is included with a Coco Beach Club pass and is not available to general island visitors.
Taste of Royal
Taste of Royal is a special culinary event that combines signature dishes from several of Royal Caribbean’s most popular specialty restaurants into one multi-course meal. Depending on the ship, guests may sample selections inspired by venues such as Wonderland, Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen, Chops Grille, and 150 Central Park.
This limited-capacity dining experience is often offered as a lunch event and can be one of the most affordable ways to sample Royal Caribbean’s specialty dining program without purchasing a full dining package.
Paradise Grill
Paradise Grill is one of the complimentary dining venues located on Perfect Day at CocoCay. The menu focuses on casual island favorites including burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, wraps, salads, fries, shrimp, and seafood-inspired sandwiches.
For guests spending the day at CocoCay, Paradise Grill offers a convenient grab-and-go lunch option without requiring any additional dining package or reservation. Food is included with your visit to the island.
Lincoln Park Supper Club
Lincoln Park Supper Club is one of Royal Caribbean’s newest and most exclusive dining experiences, inspired by Chicago’s historic supper clubs and jazz lounges. Found aboard Star of the Seas, the experience combines live music, craft cocktails, and an elegant multi-course tasting menu where each dish is paired with a specially selected cocktail.
Recent menus featured dishes such as Kampachi, Crab Ravioli, Wagyu Prime Rib, Lamb, Walleye, Palmer House Brownie, and Grasshopper Pie alongside signature cocktails including the Hyde Park Martini and Lakeshore Fizz. Pricing is typically around $200 per guest, making it one of the most premium dining experiences in Royal Caribbean’s fleet.
Is Lincoln Park Supper Club Worth It?
For food-focused cruisers looking for one of Royal Caribbean’s most exclusive dining experiences, Lincoln Park Supper Club offers a unique combination of fine dining, cocktail pairings, and live entertainment.
Samba Grill Brazilian Steakhouse
Samba Grill is Royal Caribbean’s Brazilian steakhouse experience, offering an all-you-can-eat rodizio-style dinner featuring continuously carved meats served tableside by traditional gaucho servers. Available on select ships, the restaurant combines a Brazilian-inspired salad bar with a rotating selection of premium meats, sausages, poultry, and specialty cuts.
Menu highlights from this sailing included Picanha (top sirloin), Filé Mignon, Lamb Chops, Parmesan-Crusted Pork Loin, Garlic-Marinated Striploin, Linguica sausage, bacon-wrapped chicken, and the restaurant’s signature roasted cinnamon pineapple served at the end of the meal. The experience is typically priced around $40–$55 per guest depending on the ship and sailing date.
Is Samba Grill Worth It?
For meat lovers, Samba Grill offers one of Royal Caribbean’s most unique specialty dining experiences. The endless tableside service, variety of grilled meats, and traditional Brazilian atmosphere make it a popular alternative to Chops Grille for guests looking for something different.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is food included on Royal Caribbean cruises?
Yes. Many dining venues are included in your cruise fare, including the Main Dining Room, Windjammer Marketplace, Café Promenade on most ships, Sorrento’s Pizza on many vessels, and several poolside dining venues. Specialty restaurants typically require an additional fee.
What is the best specialty restaurant on Royal Caribbean?
The answer depends on your preferences. Chops Grille is popular for steaks, Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen is a favorite for Italian food, Izumi is highly rated for sushi, and Mason Jar has become one of the most talked-about specialty restaurants on Royal Caribbean’s newest ships.
Are Royal Caribbean specialty restaurants worth it?
Many guests feel specialty dining is worth the extra cost for the upgraded atmosphere, expanded menus, and higher-end ingredients. However, the complimentary dining options onboard are often excellent as well.
Does Royal Caribbean change menus by ship?
Yes. While many restaurants share similar menus across the fleet, offerings can vary by ship, itinerary, season, and sailing date. New ships may also feature exclusive restaurants not found elsewhere.
Is room service free on Royal Caribbean?
Continental breakfast is complimentary on most sailings, while other room service orders may include a delivery charge depending on the ship and menu selections.
My Royal Caribbean Reviews
I’ve personally sailed on several Royal Caribbean ships over the years. If you’re researching your next cruise, you may also enjoy:
- Icon of the Seas Review
- Symphony of the Seas Review
- Oasis of the Seas Review
- Allure of the Seas Review
Final Thoughts
Royal Caribbean offers one of the most diverse dining programs at sea. From complimentary Main Dining Room dinners and island lunches at Perfect Day at CocoCay to premium experiences like Izumi, Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen, Mason Jar, and Lincoln Park Supper Club, there is no shortage of food options available throughout the fleet.
The menu photos above provide a realistic look at what guests may encounter onboard, including actual dishes, pricing, and restaurant offerings from recent sailings. As Royal Caribbean continues introducing new ships and dining concepts, menu details may evolve, but these examples should give future cruisers a solid understanding of what to expect before boarding.
I’ll continue updating this guide as I collect additional Royal Caribbean menus from future sailings.
