Restaurants on Board

[itz4fun]

I chased this down tonight about the restaurants on board. It looks like RCCL is trying to get money any way they can?

 

Copied from USATODAY blogs.

 

Planning a seven-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's much-awaited Oasis of the Seas?

 

The news today is you'll barely be able to scratch the surface when it comes to trying all the culinary offerings on the massive, 5,400-passenger vessel -- the largest cruise ship ever built. The line Wednesday unveiled its plans for dining on Oasis and they include an industry record two dozen options.

 

Notably, many of the eateries -- a dozen by our count -- will come with an extra charge.

 

Royal Caribbean also announced Wednesday that passengers with Oasis bookings can begin making dinner reservations for their cruises online at royalcaribbean.com starting July 7. The ship is scheduled to debut in December in the Caribbean.

 

At 220,000 tons, Oasis will be more than 35% larger than the largest ships now at sea and the line has promised a never-before-seen array of on-board offerings. The ship will have seven "neighborhoods" including the much-ballyhooed Central Park, an open-air atrium with live trees; Boardwalk, a family-friendly amusement area; Royal Promenade, an indoor mall-like zone; and Entertainment Place, a sprawling nightclub district

 

A look at the eateries the line plans for the ship, organized by neighborhood:

 

Central Park

 

-- 150 Central Park. The most exclusive dining venue on Oasis of the Seas will have "a trend upscale ambiance" and serve "leading-edge cuisine." Signature features will include a tasting menu with customized wine pairings. Open for dinner; $35 cover charge.

 

-- Giovanni’s Table. A casual Italian eatery with indoor and outdoor seating offering rustic dishes with a contemporary flair, including toasted herbal breads, pizzas, salads, pastas, Italian sandwiches, braised meat dishes and stews, all served family-style. Open for lunch and dinner; $10 lunch and $15 dinner cover charge.

 

-- Park Café. A casual, indoor/outdoor gourmet market with walk-up counters serving freshly prepared salads, made-to-order sandwiches, paninis, crepes and hearty soups. European pastries, sublime chocolates and decadent fudge will round out the offerings. Open for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner and late night treats.

 

-- Vintages. Royal Caribbean regulars will recognize this popular wine bar, also found on Voyager- and Freedom-class ships, but it is moving into a larger space on Oasis of the Seas. In addition to wine, it'll offer a selection of cheeses and a broad tapas menu. Open for lunch and dinner; á la carte pricing.

 

-- Chops Grille. Royal Caribbean’s popular signature steakhouse is back, serving premium cut, quality meats. Open for dinner; $25 cover charge.

 

Boardwalk

 

-- Seafood Shack. An indoor/outdoor casual family restaurant serving seafood. It'll offer an extensive beverage menu of non-alcoholic cocktails and over-sized desserts. Open for lunch and dinner; $7.95 lunch and $9.95 dinner cover charge.

 

-- Boardwalk Bar. The main bar in the Boardwalk will offer on-the-go snacks and a variety of pre-packaged sandwiches, fruit and salads. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

-- Donut Shop. A classically styled shop with casual snacks available all day. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

-- Ice Cream Parlor. An 1950s-style ice cream venue serving classic sundaes and a ice cream mixed with toppings to order on a frozen slab. Open throughout the day; á la carte pricing.

 

-- Johnny Rockets. The branded burger joint, found on a number of Royal Caribbean ships, is back with even longer hours (it'll offer a breakfast menu on Oasis, too). Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; $3.95 breakfast and $4.95 lunch and dinner cover charge.

 

The Royal Promenade

 

-- Mondo Cafe. A new addition to the Royal Promenade that features coffee, sandwiches and pastries native to countries such as Italy, Spain and Cuba. Open for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner and late night treats.

 

-- Sorrento’s Pizzeria. The New York style pizzeria will offer a more extensive menu with made-to-order pizza pies and slices, in addition to the ready-made selections introduced with the Freedom-class ships. Open for lunch, dinner and late night snacks.

 

-- Café Promenade. Located on the opposite end of the Royal Promenade from the Mondo Cafe, this coffee house willl continue serving Seattle’s Best Coffee, fruit shakes, pastries and sandwiches throughout the day and night. Open 24 hours; á la carte pricing.

 

The Pool and Sports Zone

 

-- Solarium Bistro. Located in the Solarium, the contemporary bistro will offer health-conscious dining for breakfast and lunch in a casual setting. In the evenings, Solarium Bistro will transform into a romantic and intimate dining setting for specialty healthy-fare dinner and dancing under the stars. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; dinner has a $20 cover charge.

 

-- The Wipe Out Café. A casual self-service buffet with pizza, hamburgers, sandwiches, fresh salads and the like aimed at young cruisers on-the-go. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center

 

-- The Vitality Café. Located at the entrance of the Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, the Vitality Café will feature healthy snacks, sandwiches, wraps and fruit, in addition to refreshing juices and smoothies from the Vitality spa menu for the calorie conscious guest. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

 

Other options

 

-- Opus Dining Room. The ship's three-level main dining room, featuring decor that the line says will "revive the grandeur of the 1920s." Passengers will be able to choose between Royal Caribbean's newly introduced My Time Dining and My Family Time Dining, as well as the traditional main and late seating options will be offered. Passengers who sign up for My Time Dining will be able to go to dinner in the dining room whenever they wish during dining hours (they can make daily reservations for specific seating times or choose to walk in). My Family Time Dining accommodates parents and children by offering an expedited 40-minute dining service for young cruisers, ages 3-11. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

-- Windjammer Marketplace. The ship's casual buffet eatery will have multiple islands.

 

-- Izumi. A new Asian cuisine restaurant with a sushi bar and hot rock cooking, as well as other Asian fare in a more formal setting. Open for lunch and dinner; á la carte pricing.

 

-- In-Cabin dining. As always on Royal Caribbean ships, room service will be available for breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and is generally free of charge. A recently introduced Dine in Delights menu, which offers name-brand culinary options ranging from the Original Johnny Rockets hamburger to Ghirardelli Chocolate Cookies, will come with a la carte pricing, and there is a $3.95 service charge for in-room deliveries between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

[Longhorn Cruiser]

It sounds like if you are opposed to paying a little extra for specialty items not offered elsewhere, you might be able to find a little something to eat for free.

[Silvery Seas Cruiser]

My goodness! Somehow it managed to escape me that there will be an Asian restaurant called Izumi. That will make Hubby happy. Is it one of the venues that requires reservations?

 

Are the doughnuts at the doughnut shop free?