Ovation Of The Seas Dining Options (With Menus)
When you cruise on Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas, there’s no excuse for hunger with twenty dining choices across its deck plans. With a passenger capacity of 4905, the Ovation Quantum Class cruise ship dishes out over 154,000 meals on a 7-day cruise.
The food choices are endless, from pizza and hot dogs to healthy salads and fine dining. So, whether you want a snack, a late-night binge, or just three meals a day, this article breaks down where you can eat (including menus).
Ovation of the Seas underwent a “Royal Amplification” in spring 2026. We’ll share what dining venues have changed.
24 Hour Food
Café Promenade, located midship on deck 4, offers complimentary coffees, teas, and juices. It also carried quick breakfast options, sandwiches, pastries, and a small selection of snacks. If you’re a guest with food allergies, you can pre-order food to suit your needs.
Passengers can order room service 24/7. Royal Caribbean provides complimentary continental breakfast from 6 am to 11 am. It consists of cereal, pastries, fruit, yogurts, and drinks. Some Ovation of the Seas cabins allow you to entertain family or friends in your suite.
Hot breakfast and all other room service deliveries incur a USD 7.95 fee plus 18% gratuities. The rate is charged per delivery and not per meal.
We ordered breakfast in our cabin once on an early port day. It arrived promptly and was as expected. Since Ovation of the Seas staterooms don’t have a table (unless you book a suite), it wasn’t the ideal place to have a meal.
Ovation Of The Seas Dining Rooms
Unlike smaller vessels which have one main dining venue, the Ovation of the Seas has four. Guests can opt for a set dining time of 5 pm, 6:45 pm or 8:30 pm or choose a flexible schedule with “my time dining.”
Located on deck three, The Grande and Chic offer a set dining schedule where guests can have the same time and table every night. One level up, the Silk and American Icon Grill offer “my time dining” but cruise guests must still adhere to the same set dining times.
We prefer a set table and table, due to Karen’s food allergies. While the dining spaces have different décor, they offer the same menus.
Only the American Icon Grill and Silk on deck four were open for breakfast and lunch. On port days, the dining rooms opened at 7 am; however, they changed to 8:30 am on sea days for brunch.
We tried the dining room for breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Except for the odd item, the service was excellent, delicious, and well-presented. The brunch menu was small. It contained six smaller plates, six breakfast choices, five lunch entrees, and four desserts.
Royal Caribbean International suite guests have an exclusive dining area called the “Coastal Kitchen.”
I’ve included the dinner menus for seven days to show the variety of food choices. We had two formal nights but found most guests didn’t dress for the occasion. The menus listed will vary by cruise location, and onboard available indregients.
Day One
Since we purchased a three-day specialty dining package, we ate at Chops Grille the first night. I’ve included the review of our steakhouse meal below. However, here is the menu for the main dining room.
Day Two
We ate at Silk, our assigned restaurant, on the second evening. Brian chose the French Onion Soup, Caesar Salad, and Garlic Tiger Shrimp with Jasmine Rice.
The Tiger Shrimp looked terrific, and he commented that it was tasty.
My choices included the Greek salad and Garlic Tiger Shrimp also. I had to agree with Brian that our entrees were a gret choice.
We both chose the Cherries Jubilee. While Brian’s items were good, we raved at the Cherries Jubilee, which had incredible flavor.
Day Three
Day three was the first of our formal nights and our first of five days crossing the Pacific Ocean. Again, we ate at Silk on deck four.
None of the items on the night three menu thrilled Brian, so he selected from the classics (available every night). His choices included Caesar Salad, Shrimp Cocktail, New York Strip Steak, and Apple Blossom a la Mode.
Even though the steak wasn’t a rib eye, he said it was tender and had good flavor. The Apple Blossom was a hit, as always.
I had the Shrimp Cocktail and went out of my comfort zone by selecting the Seafood Linguine. Since I need to eat gluten and lactose-free, pasta and cream sauces are generally a miss. However, this one was fantastic.
My head waiter surprised me with chocolate mousse, which was doubly amazing. It was so good I requested it later in the cruise.
Day Four
We ate at Izumi Teppanyaki, a new addition to the Ovation of the Seas. This restaurant replaced Wonderland, which we had previously enjoyed. Teppanyaki is a dinner show, where the meal is cooked on a hot grill in front of dining guests.
Day Five
Izumi was our restaurant choice for the fifth night. After enjoying Izumi Teppanyaki the previous night, we looked forward to an encore of Jappanese food, which we love.
Again, here is the menu offered to those in the regular dining rooms.
Day Six
We were back in Silk for the remainder of the cruise, and it was our second formal night on night six. Since Brian loves shrimp, he stuck to the Shrimp Cocktail and tried the Escargots for appetizers. However, the Escargot was overly salty.
Since lobster is no longer offered as a complimetary entrée, he chose the salmon and finished with Baked Alaska.
My appetizer of Shrimp and Potato Salad was terrific. It was followed by an equally fantastic entrée of Bourguignon which was yummy.
As requested, I finished my meal with the same gluten-free and lactose-free chocolate mousse which I enjoyed on night three.
Day Seven
By day eight, we wanted to go a little lighter with our food choices, especially as we had enjoyed a large lunch in Lahaina, Maui.
Brian started with a garden salad, had the BBQ Back Ribs, and passed on the dessert. The salad was fresh, as always, and the ribs were delicious.
I chose the Tomato, Watermelon and Feta Salad which was the highlight of my meal. The combination of watermelon and feta was refreshing and flavorful.
My entrée of Cilantro-crusted Cod Loin was a miss because it lacked seasoning and flavor. But the Warm Coffee Apple Crumble was great, even without the ice cream.
Ovation Of The Seas Specialty Dining
These are the signature restaurants that are found only on Royal Caribbean ships. Guests can choose to dine in one or more.
If you plan to eat in more than one, it’s advisable to pre-purchase a specialty dining package before your cruise. Single pricing for each specialty restaurant varies from USD 45 – 65 per person (without drinks).
We purchased the 3-pack giving us our choice of 3 specialty restaurants for USD 101 per person. By purchasing this package, Royal Caribbean required us to eat in one of our chosen restaurants on the first or second night. We felt the USD 100pp was a bargain.
Since Brian didn’t want to miss out on formal night offerings, we made sure not to go to a specialty restaurant that evening.
For an elevated dining experience, guests can purchase the Chef’s table, which costs USD 99. This formal meal offers intimate dining of five courses paired with wine.
We later cruised on the Quantum and tried Izumi and “Taste of Royal” lunch which was fabulous. You can compare the Quantum food choices here.
Chops Grille
Chops Grille is the Royal Caribbean’s signature steakhouse. We tried this on our first night and found the food typical of a steakhouse. Unfortunately, my salad included some brown, wilted lettuce which was disappointing.
Brian ordered the colossal shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad, filet mignon with baked potato, and finished with the New York cheesecake.
Our waiter recommended the cheesecake and said it was better than what was served in the main restaurants. For Brian, it was a miss since the cheesecake was dry and tasted stale.
I ordered the charred beef carpaccio, crispy goat cheese salad, grilled Branzino, and Pavlova. The Pavlova was the hit of my meal.
My fish was flavorless, my salad wilted, and the carpaccio was ok but not what I expected for a USD 65 meal. So, maybe eating in a specialty restaurant on the first night wasn’t a good idea.
Later we learned the ship wouldn’t receive fresh food supply until the next day in Seattle. Since the vessel used ingredients from the previous cruise loaded eight days earlier, it explained the wilted lettuce and not-so-fresh ingredients.
While I was disappointed with this meal at the steakhouse, we had previously eaten at Chops Grille on the Serenade of the Seas four months earlier, and the food was excellent.
If the USD 65 fee is too high for your liking, the restaurant offers a smaller lunch menu for a lower fee.
Izumi Sushi
If you love Japanese food, this is a must-dine restaurant. The food is classically prepared and delicious. Located on the upper floor of the Royal Esplanade, the restaurant offers a la carte choices for lunch and dinner.
Izumi offers a selection of small and large plate options. Small plates include traditional Miso soup, gyoza dumplings, crispy rice spicy tuna, and my favorite, crispy chicken kara-age.
Larger plates consisted of sushi rolls (8 pieces), Sashimi, Udon, Ramen, Teriyaki, and a Poke bowl. The Poke bowl had lots of meat and was quite tasty.
The roll selection included all the favorites; salmon, tuna, lobster, crispy shrimp, snow crab, and crispy Philly roll.
Lactose-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian options were available. Izumi offers four desserts; green tea ice cream, chocolate lava cake, crispy sesame balls, and mocha ice cream.
Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen
This restaurant replaces Jamie’s Italian. The menu is classic Italian, including your choice of pasta. The restaurant makes fresh pasta daily, and its menu features comfort food.
I felt Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen is a step down from Jamie’s Italian. While filet mignon was offered, there was no longer an option for lamb chops.
Izumi Teppanyaki
Izumi Teppanyaki replaces Wonderland and this is a good change. Like the Petit Chef on Celebrity Cruise Line, Teppanyaki provides an immersive food adventure. There are options for dinner or lunch on sea days.
Meals include either a starter of miso soup or mixed green salad. All entrees come with vegetables and egg fried rice. Choose two of the following: chicken, beef, shrimp, scallops, lobster or tofu. I picked the chicken and shrimp. Brian had the shrimp and lobster. Both were equally delicious.
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Izumi Teppanyaki chicken and shrimp
Izumi Teppanyaki mochi ice cream
The meal is cooked in front of guests and the chef adds a bit of comedy by playing the “catch the fried egg” in your mouth game. There was a lot of extra fried rice so we didn’t leave this meal hungry.
We finished with crisy sesame balls, and assorted mochi ice cream. Izumi chocolate fluffy cheesecake rounded out the dessert options.
The Windjammer Buffet
Located on deck 14, the Windjammer Marketplace had all the usual food choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The buffet had a decent variety of food, including North American, Indian, European, and Asian items.
When we ate there, we never queued for the buffet, and there was generally no shortage of tables. Even when sailing at capacity, we always found a place to sit.
For those with allergies, food signs indicate popular allergens, such as nuts, dairy, and gluten. Also, there was a gluten-free section.
Casual Food Choices
There are many venues for breakfast, lunch, and casual food instead of the buffet and dining rooms. On deck 4, the Amber and Oak Pub opened from noon to midnight and offered pub food.
Its menu consists of Nachos, Lobster Mac & Cheese Wedges, Deep Fried Pickles, German Pretzel Sticks, Poutine, burgers, and much more.
Adjacent to the pub, Sorrento’s Pizzeria (11:30 am to 3 am) serves complimentary pizza. Brian tried a slice and remarked it was good but not great.
Also, on deck 4, guests can purchase a Starbucks, which replaced La Patisserie. Starbucks was originally in the Two70 Cafe but moving it, allowed it to open longer hours.
On deck 14 near Splashaway Bay, guests can find complimentary Fish & Chips with the option to buy select items. Brian tried the complimentary lunch and said it was crispy and great tasting.
The Doghouse served traditional hot dogs from 11:30 am to 5 pm in the Sea Plex.
We tried the Solarium Bistro for breakfast one morning. Breakfast included eggs, bacon, grilled tomatoes, French toast, cereal, fruit, and pastries.
While the selection was pretty good, the Solarium Bistro lacked enough seating to accommodate guests. The staff also struggled to keep up with cleaning tables for the revolving guests.
Cafe @ Two70
My favorite place for casual and healthy eating was Café @ Two70. It opened from 6:30 am to 10:30 am for breakfast and 11:30 am to 5 pm for lunch and snacks.
The Two70 Café had freshly made sandwiches, wraps, soups, a variety of salads (or create your own), fresh fruit, rotisserie meat, and a small selection of desserts. It was our dining option of choice on seas days. With so many healthy options, we avoided the temptation of richer food offered in the Windjammer.
The salads were always fresh and had the option to add toppings like chicken, ham, egg, bacon, olives, etc. Salad choices included Classic Nicoise, Chicken Caesar, BLTA (with avocado), potato, pasta, chopped, and Thai Noodle.
Most of the time, the Two70 didn’t host a ton of events, so we found it a great place to enjoy lunch or a snack. Since most guests went to the buffet, the Two70 café was void of crowds, so we didn’t have to wait for food or a seat.
Overall, we were thrilled with the number of food choices on the Ovation of the Seas, especially the specialty dining options. Now, we look forward to sailing on her again in the future.
