Top Restaurants on Carnival Ships

These are Carnival’s most popular everyday dining options included with your cruise fare:

Guy’s Burger Joint

• Classic grilled burgers created with celebrity chef Guy Fieri — juicy patties, fresh buns, and a toppings bar.

BlueIguana Cantina

• Tacos, burritos, and breakfast burritos with a salsa bar — a guest favorite for pool-deck Mexican bites.

Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse

• Barbecue plates and smoked meats — lunch is usually included, dinner a la carte on some ships.

Street Eats & Big Chicken

• Food-truck style casual spots with handheld favorites like fried chicken sandwiches, fries, kebabs, and bao.

Pizza Pirate / Pizzeria del Capitano

• 24/7 pizza with classic toppings — perfect late-night or poolside snack.

Main Dining Room & Buffet (Lido Marketplace)

• Traditional sit-down dining with changing menus each night and a large buffet with global options.

For a more elevated meal, Carnival offers paid reservation restaurants:

Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse

• A classic steakhouse experience with premium cuts, seafood, and elegant plating. Highly recommended by travelers.

Bonsai Sushi & Bonsai Teppanyaki

• Sushi and Japanese dishes in a sit-down setting; Teppanyaki adds theatrical cooking.

Cucina Del Capitano

• Italian comfort food and made-to-order pasta in a cozy, captain-inspired space — sometimes free on select ships for a first visit.

Ji Ji Asian Kitchen

• Asian fusion with Mongolian influences on ships that feature this venue.

Rudi’s Seagrill / Seafood Shack

• Upscale seafood and grill concepts available on select ships (Carnival Panorama, Mardi Gras, etc.).

The Chef’s Table

• A prix-fixe, multi-course dining experience often featuring wine pairings and chef interaction (limited seats).

• RedFrog Pub / Rum Bar – Pub grub and craft beers.

• Alchemy Bar – Creative cocktails served in a pharmacy-style setting.

• Havana Bar – Cuban-themed lounge with espresso and Mojitos.

• Taste Bar: On many ships, this nightly small-plates event lets you sample items from specialty restaurants before booking.

• Reservations: Specialty dining often books up fast — make reservations before your cruise or early onboard.

• Free vs. Pay: Most casual venues and main dining are free; specialty restaurants typically charge per person.