By Amanda Mesa | Published on December 3, 2025
Royal Caribbean has a longstanding reputation for offering some of the best cruise dining in the industry. From fast-casual cafes and deli-style countertops that serve up delicious dishes in minutes, to the top fine-dining cruise restaurants complete with white-tablecloth service and unparalleled attention to detail, the cruise line’s collection of onboard eateries checks all the boxes for unforgettable dining experiences.
Wonder of the Seas® offers all kinds of great cruise dining options for any craving or occasion, including fleet favorites like Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, Giovanni’s℠ Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine and El Loco Fresh®. That’s in addition to the southern-inspired standout called The Mason Jar℠ Southern Restaurant & Bar. Whether you’re craving authentic Far East specialties, a taste of Italy, New England-style seafood or homestyle comfort foods from the Deep South, you’re always in for plenty of flavor when you dine onboard Wonder of the Seas.
Here’s a quick guide to some of the best cruise restaurants to try during your getaway.
Key Takeaways
No cruise getaway is complete without at least one night in the Main Dining Room. Evening meals here are lavish, taste-bud-tempting affairs, complete with five-star service from staff that quickly come to feel like friends. Dinner unfolds like a culinary tour around the world, and you’ll find new dishes on offer every night. Whether you’re craving savory duck terrine layered with apricot chutney, Moroccan-spiced ahi tuna served on a bed of refreshing mint couscous or mojo-marinated bone-in pork loin in a cumin-citrus reduction, delicious is always on the menu and it’s always complimentary.
Located on Deck 3 and 4 in the Royal Promenade neighbourhood, the Main Dining Room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner — dinner service typically begins with Main Seating at 5:00 p.m. and Second Seating around 7:45 p.m., and My Time Dining is available from 6:30–9:00 p.m.
Looking for something quick yet crave-worthy? El Loco Fresh® offers some of the best fast-casual cruise food on board, right on the top deck next to Wonder Dunes mini golf. Start your morning here with a hearty breakfast burrito or breakfast quesadilla, or opt for a Tex-Mex twist on traditional scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage and bacon.
From noon until 6 p.m., it’s all about mouthwatering Mexican staples like savory tacos and burritos, loaded nachos and delicious sauces to go with every bite. Dessert also scores brownie points — so to speak. Opt for a creamy chocolate dulce leche, a decadent Mexican flan or a light and airy tres leches cake.
Get ready for some real Southern eats. The Mason Jar℠ reimagines Low Country classics, bold Bayou favorites and BBQ rubbed and brushed with tangy, smoky spices and sauces. Brunch at this specialty dining option is a must — it spotlights soul-soothing plates like breakfast biscuits with sausage gravy, cheddar and bacon-onion jam and decadent, melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon rolls.
Or drop by for supper and dig into buttermilk-brined, golden-fried chicken and waffles, fluffy crab beignets and rich lobster and crawfish gumbo. And if you’re looking for one of the top Wonder of the Seas bars, this is the spot. A light and refreshing spiked peach tea is the perfect pairing for every bite.
When you’re surrounded by the beautiful, sapphire-blue sea, nothing hits the spot quite like some amazing seafood. This is where Hooked Seafood takes the top spot. The menu at this much-loved specialty restaurant is all about fresh coastal flavors and dishes that will spirit you away to the rocky, windswept shores of New England.
You’ll love the crispy golden Maryland crab cakes, fluffy rolls loaded with tender Maine lobster, premium just-shucked oysters and drunken mussels tossed in hearty marinara or savory white-wine garlic sauce. Whatever you order, make sure you save room for dessert — the coconut cream pie here is legendary.
For an intimate date night or family dinner, nothing beats Giovanni’s℠ Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar. Another guest favorite and fleetwide specialty dining staple, it’s one of the best cruise restaurants within the Royal Caribbean collection. Plump meatballs in Sardinian-style sauce, savory osso buco served over saffron risotto, hand-tossed pizzas made to order and truffled burrata served over tender arugula — the menu here is a love letter to Italy.
And the wine list is just as impressive, encompassing all kinds of classic and unique options, from Sangiovese to Super Tuscan. Ask one of the sommeliers on staff to suggest a pairing or order an old favorite. Then wrap up your meal with a little amaro and a slice of homestyle tiramisu.
Dinner always dazzles at this Royal Caribbean mainstay — hands-down one of the best-loved specialty dining cruise restaurants onboard Wonder of the Seas. You’ll enjoy an extensive menu of sushi rolls, both traditional and imaginative, as well as all kinds of delicious Asian-inspired appetizers.
Hot sides and selections from the teppanyaki menu are cooked by an expert chef right at your table — think sea scallops, beef tenderloin, teriyaki chicken breast, NY steak and more. Each comes paired with complimentary starters like fluffy vegetable fried rice, crisp green salad with tangy ginger dressing and your choice of dessert.
Those looking to dial date night way, way up should make a reservation at 150 Central Park. Located in the ship’s beautiful Central Park neighborhood, it’s well-known as one of the best restaurants onboard, offering standout specialty dining experiences while presenting elevated dishes crafted around ingredients harvested at the peak of the season.
Guests can indulge in options like crispy Berkshire pork belly served over parsnip puree, braised short ribs paired with creamy mascarpone polenta, seared duck served with juicy poached pears and pan-seared halibut in a rich saffron and truffle hollandaise. Dessert is a mouth-watering finale — the fried cheesecake and peanut butter chocolate tart are rich and satisfying bestsellers.