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The Ultimate Guide to All the Dining Options on Royal Caribbean's Freedom Class Ships

Updated: Jul 27

Royal Caribbean, Freedom Class, Giovanni's Italian Kitchen
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen | Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean

Onboard dining is one of the most important factors many Royal Caribbean fans take into consideration when choosing their cruise. Having multiple options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner will take your cruise experience to the next level, especially for those on longer cruises. The Freedom Class ships provide a wide range of dining venues from quick grab-and-go bites, to elegant sit-down dinners.


Each Freedom Class ship varies slightly, so we have broken down each and every dining venue you will find within the fleet, so you can confidently book your next cruise knowing that you will be enjoying all your favorite restaurants while onboard.



Royal Caribbean, Cafe Promenade, Royal Promenade, Oasis Class
Cafe Promenade | Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean

Cafe Promenade

Cafe | Included

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Found on: Freedom, Liberty


All-day quick and easy grab-and-go bites. For breakfast grab a warm cup of coffee and a delicious cinnamon roll. Lunch and dinner fare includes roast beef croissant sandwiches, chicken roti wrap, and an antipasti platter. This is also the perfect spot to satisfy your sweet tooth, as Cafe Promenade serves up mud cakes, pies, chocolate chip cookies, and more!




Royal Caribbean, Oasis Class, Chop's Grill
Chops Grill | Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean

Chops Grill

Prix-fixe | $$

Dinner, Lunch

Found on: Freedom, Liberty, Independence


Chops Grill is a classic steakhouse, and Royal Caribbean fan favorite. This venue is found on all Royal Caribbean ships, offering strip steak, ribeye, filets, and rack of lamb. There are an array of different shareable sides to choose from including mac and cheese, gruyere tater tots, and a variated of roasted vegetables. This is a fan favorite for good reason, with an expansive prix-fixe menu that will delight everyone at the table.




Royal Caribbean, Quantum Class, Fish & Chips
Fish & Chips | Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean

Fish & Chips

A La Carte | $

Lunch, Dinner

Found on: Independence


Enjoy delicious and quick eats by the pool at Fish & Chips. This classic seafood joint offers fish and chips, fried shrimp, fried calamari, lobster rolls, and other tasty bites.




Royal Caribbean, Oasis Class, Giovanni's Italian Kitchen
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen | Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean

Giovanni's Italian Kitchen

Prix-Fixe | $$

Dinner

Found on: Freedom


Step into a tuscan paradise at Giovanni's Italian Kitchen. Here you can enjoy hand crafted pizzas and flatbreads, delicious pastas that include the fan-favorite lasagna, and the always popular meat and cheese platter to share.





Giovanni's Table

Prix-fixe | $$

Lunch, Dinner

Found on: Liberty, Independence


Similar to Giovanni's Italian Kitchen, Giovanni's Table focuses more on the pasta dishes. There are many incredible options including tagliatelle carbonara, gorgonzola gnocchi, seafood linguini, as well as non-pasta dishes ranging from garlicy herb prawns to seared filet mignon.




Royal Caribbean, Oasis Class, Izumi
Izumi | Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean

Izumi Hibachi & Sushi

A La Carte | $$

Lunch, Dinner

Found on: Freedom


Another Royal fan favorite, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi offers a delicious Japanese menu. Inside you will find traditional seating, as well as seating around the teppanyaki tables for those who have reserved the teppanyaki experience (this tends to sell out quickly as it is very popular). Enjoy delicious rolls including the seared tuna tataki roll, crispy tuna roll, and other classics. For dessert the mochi trio is the way to go with flavors of mango, strawberry, and chocolate.




Royal Caribbean, Oasis Class, Izumi
Izumi | Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean

Izumi

A La Carte | $$

Lunch, Dinner

Found on: Independence


For some of the most delicious tuna rolls as sea, Izumi is the place. It is the sushi restaurant only version of the popular Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, and offers delicious favorite such as the crispy tuna roll, chicken kara-age, champagne roll, and mochi trio for dessert.




Royal Caribbean, Oasis Class, Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets | Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean

Johnny Rockets

Fast-Casual | $

Lunch, Dinner

Found on: Freedom, Independence, Liberty


Offering a fun, all-American, retro atmosphere, Johnny Rockets serves up shakes, burgers, and fries that will throw you back to another era. This spot is the perfect restaurant for the whole family, with all the favorites including the Original Burger, Crispy Chicken Club Sandwich, and the favorite Cookies and Cream Milkshake.




Royal Caribbean, Oasis Class, the Main Dining Room
The Main Dining Room | Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean

Main Dining Room

Included

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Found on: Freedom, Liberty, Independence


A cruise ship classic, the main dining room is the largest sit-down restaurant venue onboard, and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests will be assigned a specific table and dining time in the evenings, and when you arrive you will be able to choose a starter, main, and dessert. The menu rotates each night, and highlights include: New York strip steak, grilled chicken, and filleted fish. The key lime pie and the Royal cheesecake are just a few fan favorites on the dessert menu that will perfectly finish off your meal.




Royal Caribbean, Playmakers
Playmakers | Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean

Playmakers Sports Bar

A La Carte | $

Lunch, Dinner

Found on: Freedom


Playmakers is a quintessential sports bar, and one of the most popular Royal Caribbean venues. Enjoy a burger and beer while watching the big game or playing in the arcade. Menu highlights include: Pile of Nachos, Pigskin Sliders, Truffle Burger, Wings, and delicious comforting desserts such as an ice cream sundae or warm chocolate chip cookie baked with marshmallow and Nutella.




Royal Caribbean, Sabor
Sabor | Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean

Sabor

Prix-Fixe | $$

Lunch, Dinner

Found on: Liberty


This delicious Mexican eatery will satisfy with every savory bite. Order margaritas and the guacamole to share, and for the main course highlight include: build-your-own tacos, quesadillas, and a variety of small plates. For dessert enjoy the coconut flan, cinnamon dusted churros, or banana and chocolate chimichanga.




Royal Caribbean, Sorrento's Pizza
Sorrento's | Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean

Sorrento's

Fast-Casual | Included

Lunch, Dinner

Found on: Freedom, Liberty, Independence


Sorrento's Pizza is located in the bustling Royal Promenade, and is an easy stop for a slice on your way around the ship. Here you can dine on your favorite cheese or pepperoni pizza, margharita pizza, or the fun smokey bbq chicken pizza. Sorrento's is open late, making it the perfect spot for a midnight snack.




Royal Caribbean, Windjammer Buffet
Windjammer | Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean

Windjammer Marketplace

Buffet | Included

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Found on: Freedom, Liberty, Independence


The Windjammer is Royal Caribbean's classic buffet onboard. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, here you will find a range of different foods to choose from. For breakfast options include: made-to-order omelets, breakfast sausage, avocado toast, fresh fruit and pastries, pancakes, waffles, and a variety of juices. Lunch offers sandwiches, salads, soups, burgers and fries, pasta, and more! Dinner you will find globally inspired fare from Asian dishes to Indian food, made-to-order pasta, as well as classic burger, charcuterie options, fresh fruit, roasted veggies, and a salad bar. There are always a wide array of desserts that rotate daily, and the best part is that you can grab as many as you would like!




Booking Your Cruise

Now that you are ready to book your cruise on a Freedom Class ship, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the spaces inside and out, and have an amazing relationship with Royal Caribbean. Out advisors will craft the cruise vacation of a lifetime for you, your friends, family, or group at an exceptional rate, and give you the Harr Travel signature service every step of the way.



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