Food is a big part of cruising, and we know our fellow cruisers are always eager to see what is available at the different restaurants onboard. So, we are back from a recent sailing on Royal Caribbean’s newest ship and have put together this Odyssey of the Seas Restaurant Guide with menus. We have pictures, menus, and all the details for each venue.
Odyssey of the Seas Restaurant Guide With Menus
Complimentary Odyssey of the Seas Restaurants
There are several dining options that are included in your cruise fare with Royal Caribbean. These include the main dining room, the popular Windjammer buffet, and several other casual options. With so many great offerings, you certainly do not have to pay extra for dining (if you don’t want to).
If you are staying in a suite, you will also have access to the exclusive restaurant, Coastal Kitchen, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Main Dining Room (Decks 3 and 4)
Unlike the previous Quantum Class ships that were designed with four smaller dining venues, Odyssey of the Seas has one central main dining room located on decks 3 and 4.
This 2-story venue has an open ceiling, with a massive art installation in the Via on deck 5 completing the décor.
This main dining room on Odyssey of the Seas offers the traditional cruise dining experience with first seating at 5:30 pm and second seating at 8 pm. Cruisers can also opt for My Time Dining which is available from 6:30 pm to 9 pm daily.
The MDR also serves breakfast most mornings from around 7:30 am to 9 am and lunch on sea days from around 11:30 am to 1 pm.
Regardless of whether you opt for traditional dining or My Time Dining, the dinner menus are the same. These options do rotate each evening, with a set list of Classics dishes available every night.
On a traditional 7-night cruise, there will be two formal nights with “lobster night” taking place on the second formal night.
The order of the menus and when these formal nights occur vary based on the ports of call. Below is the list of menus from our recent 5-night sailing on Odyssey of the Seas.
If you are looking for the specific menu rotation on your sailing, check the Royal Caribbean app for all the details.
Breakfast | Dinner 1 | Dinner 2 | Dinner 3 | Dinner 4 | Dinner 5
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Sorrento’s (Deck 4)
Sorrento’s, the Royal Caribbean pizza house, is located on deck 4 in the Royal Esplanade on Odyssey of the Seas.
Sorrento’s is open most days from 11:30 am to 3 am. This venue serves up pre-made slices of classic favorites like pepperoni and cheese in addition to daily specials. You can also create your own custom pizza pie.
Café Promenade (Deck 4)
Open 24 hours a day, Café Promenade is your go-to spot for snacks any time of day. Serving up breakfast pastries, sandwiches, and small desserts, you will never go hungry at this Odyssey of the Seas restaurant.
Also located on the Esplanade, Café Promenade is a great place to grab a table and people watch. Unlike most Royal Caribbean ships, specialty coffee is not available at Café Promenade, you will have to head aft to Café Two70 instead.
Café Two70 (Deck 5)
Café Two70 is located adjacent to the Two70 entertainment venue on deck 5 aft. This café is a take on the Park Café found on other ships in the fleet.
Café Two70 is open for breakfast and lunch daily. Breakfast hours are around 7:30 am to 10:30 am, and lunch is served from 12 to 5 pm.
This venue serves up pre-made sandwiches for breakfast and lunch, breakfast pastries, custom salads, and the famous kummelweck sandwich.
There is also an espresso station to order your custom coffee drinks. These drinks are included in the Café Select coffee card and the Deluxe Beverage Package. If you do not have one of these, you can still pay a la carte for a specialty coffee drink.
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Solarium Bistro (Deck 14)
The Solarium Bistro is now a complimentary venue located adjacent to the Solarium on deck 14. This venue serves buffet-style options for breakfast and lunch including a custom omelet station.
Solarium Bistro is open for breakfast daily around 7:30 to 10:30 am and for lunch on select days from around 11:30 am to 3 pm.
For dinner, Solarium Bistro is open from 5:30 to 9 pm. The menu consists of a Mediterranean-inspired appetizer buffet along with plated entrées like salmon, chicken, or lamb.
Cruisers can make reservations for dinner at the Solarium Bistro pre-cruise using the online cruise planner or once onboard the ship.
El Loco Fresh (Deck 14)
Located on the pool deck, this Mexican venue offers tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and nachos with a custom salsa bar. El Loco Fresh is open midday for lunch starting around 11:30 am and remaining open until 6-8 pm.
This quick-service station is the perfect spot to grab some snacks while lounging near the pool and is a great alternative to the Windjammer buffet.
Windjammer (Deck 14)
If you have cruised on Royal Caribbean before, then you are very familiar with the Windjammer. Unlike some cruise lines, there is no Odyssey of the Seas restaurant menus for this buffet.
This casual, complimentary buffet is open most of the day. The Windjammer typically serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. However, since COVID and reduced capacities, the Windjammer has not been open for dinner on most sailings.
For breakfast (approximately 6:30 am-11 am), you can find your typical selections including fruits, breakfast pastries, cereals, and hot menu items such as scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage.
For lunch (approximately 11:30 am to 3 pm), you will find a selection of salads, cold cuts and sandwiches, grilled items, and other hot dishes which vary slightly each day of the cruise.
Sprinkles
In addition to all the other snacks you can enjoy around the ship, there is also the poolside ice cream station. Sprinkles offers soft serve selections throughout the day.
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Specialty Restaurants on Odyssey of the Seas
While Royal Caribbean does offer a number of complimentary dining venues, its cruise ships also feature a number of specialty restaurants. These restaurants do all have up-charges; though, they make for a special night out during your cruise.
If you plan to dine at a few of these venues, the Unlimited Dining Plan is a good value. The only downside to this plan is that you can not make your dining reservations pre-cruise; you can only do so once onboard the ship.
Starbucks (Deck 4)
Like your coffee house on land, Starbucks on Odyssey of the Seas offers all your drink favorites. From lattes to iced teas and frappucinos, your handcrafted beverage awaits you.
Starbucks is located on deck 4 in the Esplanade and is open from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm.
Beverages are priced a la carte and are not included in the deluxe beverage package or the Café Select coffee card.
Chops Grille (Deck 5)
Chops Grille is the Royal Caribbean signature steakhouse and is located on deck 5 near the Schooner Bar on Odyssey of the Seas.
This specialty restaurant is an up-charge and does require reservations. You can make reservations at this restaurant prior to your cruise using the online Cruise Planner or immediately upon boarding the ship. Prime dinner times do fill up quickly.
Chops Grille is open every night of the cruise from 5:30 pm to 9 pm. The restaurant is also open on sea days from 12 to 1:30 pm for lunch.
Izumi (Deck 5)
Izumi is another Royal Caribbean fan favorite offering Asian-inspired dishes and sushi at a la carte pricing. There is also a prix fixe menu available which includes one small plate, two large plates, and a dessert.
Izumi is open nightly for dinner from 5:30 to 9 pm. The venue is also open on sea days for lunch from noon to 1:30 pm.
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Wonderland (Deck 5)
This whimsical restaurant will transport you and your taste buds on a magical journey. Here, the dinner experience is part food and part show, with some exquisitely created dishes that are just as entertaining as they are delicious.
For an up-charge, you can venture down the rabbit hole to this Alice in Wonderland themed venue where your waiter will expertly guide you through the tasting menu.
Wonderland is open nightly for dinner from 5:30 to 9 pm.
If you have never dined at this Royal Caribbean specialty restaurant, we suggest you give it a try on Odyssey of the Seas.
Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen (Deck 5)
Odyssey of the Seas features the completely re-imagined Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen. This restaurant first debuted on Freedom of the Seas in 2020 and is a new take on a guest favorite, Giovanni’s Table.
This rustic venue serves up all the Italian classics. The menu features made-to-order pizzas prepared in an open kitchen concept, classic pasta dishes, mouth-watering entrées and desserts, and complimentary limoncello.
There is even a small a la carte food menu at the adjacent Giovanni’s Wine bar. Giovanni’s is open daily 5:30 to 9 pm for dinner and on sea days from noon to 1:30 pm for lunch. The Wine Bar serves up food most nights from around 2 to 9:30 pm.
Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen is definitely one of the best Italian restaurants at sea!
Giovanni’s Menu | Wine Bar Menu
Teppanyaki (Deck 14)
Odyssey of the Seas debuted a new restaurant for Royal Caribbean, Teppanyaki. This new dining venue is similar to teppanyaki experiences on other cruise lines, or to Izumi Hibachi on some ships in the fleet.
For a set price, cruisers are treated to an energetic dinner and show. At Teppanyaki, you get a front row seat while the chef prepares your multi-course feast on an open grill paired with some comedic entertainment.
The meal includes a salad and miso soup to start. You are then treated to fried rice and grilled vegetables before your entrée. Entrée selections include combinations of chicken, beef, and seafood.
Finally, don’t forget to save room for dessert. Dessert selections include the popular mochi sampler and crispy sesame balls.
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Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade (Deck 16)
The newly popular sports bar on Royal Caribbean ships, Playmakers can be found among the Odyssey of the Seas restaurants. We really like the venue’s new location on deck 16 overlooking all the action in the SeaPlex.
Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade is the perfect place to grab a handcrafted brew and watch a game on the big screens. There is also pub food available at a la carte prices like chicken wings, nachos, and the signature Playmakers burger.
Playmakers serves food most days from around 2 pm (11:30 am on sea days) to 11 pm.
Room Service
Room service is available to guests 24 hours a day on Royal Caribbean ships. Continental breakfast and American Breakfast are complimentary. However, all other orders have a $7.95 service charge plus 18% gratuity.
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