Food and Dining
Get ready for all you can eat gourmet dining
Aboard the Freedom of the Seas, you’ll find a variety of dining options, from four-course masterpieces served in elegant dining rooms to casual al fresco dining, from made-to-order meals in intimate specialty restaurants to juicy burgers from the 50s-style diner. Prefer to dine in? Order from the 24-hour room service menu any time of day. Set sail for delectable, with world class complimentary cruise dining plus classic and unique specialty onboard cruise restaurants— all with satisfying selections for the foodie and the finicky. Where else can you enjoy five-course formal dinners while on Spring Break??
Do you have a special dietary need (vegetarian, kosher, etc…)? No need to worry! Royal Caribbean offers a variety of different dining options and any taste or dietary restriction can be catered to. Please see: Guests with Special Needs (allergy, dietary).
COMPLIMENTARY DINING OPTIONS
Royal Caribbean offers a myriad of casual dining options and quick bites for meals on the run, all for no extra cost.
MAIN DINING ROOM (DECKS 3, 4, 5)
- Seating Times: Breakfast: 8-9:30 AM, Dinner: Early – 6:00 PM, Late – 8:30 PM.
- Dress: Smart casual for dinner. Swimwear and shorts are not permitted.
- Costs: $0. All meals (including non-carbonated drinks such as coffee, tea, water, ice tea or lemonade) included in the cost of your cruise. Specialty drinks such as alcoholic beverages, beer, wine and soft drinks are at current menu pricing (unlimited drink package can be used at all dining venues).
- Reservations / table assignment for dinner will be shown on your SeaPass card.
WINDJAMMER CAFÉ (DECK 11)
- Seating Times: Full Buffet Breakfast: 7:00-11:00 AM, Lunch: From noon-3:00 PM, Afternoon Tea and Snacks: 3-4:30 PM, Dinner: 6:00-9:00 PM, Late Night Snacks: 10:30 PM -12:30 AM. Hours may vary.
- Dress: Always Casual.
- Costs: $0. All meals (including non-carbonated drinks such as coffee, tea, water, ice tea or lemonade) included in the cost of your cruise.
- No reservations required.
El Loco Fresh (DECK 11)
- Seating Times: Open for lunch, dinner.
- Dress: Always Casual.
- Costs: $0. All meals (including non-carbonated drinks such as coffee, tea, water, ice tea or lemonade) included in the cost of your cruise.
- No reservations required.
Sorrento’s Pizza (DECK 5)
- Seating Times: Open for lunch, dinner, after-hours.
- Dress: Always Casual.
- Costs: $0. All meals (including non-carbonated drinks such as coffee, tea, water, ice tea or lemonade) included in the cost of your cruise.
- No reservations required.
CAFÉ PROMENADE (DECK 5)
- Seating Times: Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night.
- Dress: Always Casual.
- Costs: $0. All meals (including non-carbonated drinks such as coffee, tea, water, ice tea or lemonade) included in the cost of your cruise. Specialty drinks such as alcoholic beverages, beer, wine and soft drinks are at current menu pricing (unlimited drink package can be used at all dining venues).
- No reservations required.
ROOM SERVICE
- Seating Times: 24 hours a day.
- Dress: Anything goes.
- Costs: Room service meals are included in the cruise fare. A service charge of just $7.95 per room delivery (fees are waived for guests in Grand Suites and above) will be added to your onboard account.
- No reservations required, just a phone call away.
SPECIALTY RESTAURANTS
Whether you’re headed to Ben & Jerry’s for a sweet treat or Izumi for sushi feast, the Independence of the Seas’ specialty restaurants offer something for everyone in your group. Although completely optional, these specialty dining options are an incredible addition to your once in a lifetime vacation. A surcharge applies to these restaurants and we suggest reservations as these restaurants usually fill up quickly.
CHOPS GRILLE (DECK 11)
- Seating Times: Dinner: 5:30-9:30 PM.
- Dress: Smart casual
- Costs: $42.99 per person fee, including gratuities. Specialty drinks, alcoholic beverages, beer, wine and soft drinks are at current menu pricing. (Please note: Pricing subject to change without notice)
- Reservations are required; we suggest booking them before the cruise through the Cruise Planner or on the first day of the cruise due to limited seating.
GIOVANNI’S TABLE (DECK 11)
- Seating Times: Dinner: 5:30-9:30 PM.
- Dress: Smart Casual
- Costs: $39.99 per person fee, including gratuities. Specialty drinks, alcoholic beverages, beer, wine and soft drinks are at current menu pricing (Please note: Pricing subject to change without notice).
- Reservations recommended.
IZUMI HIBACHI & SUSHI (DECK 4)
- Seating Times: Lunch and Dinner
- Dress: Smart Casual
- Costs: A la carte (see menu)
- Reservations recommended.
PLAYMAKERS SPORTS BAR & ARCADE (DECK 4)
- Seating Times: Lunch and Dinner
- Dress: Casual
- Costs: A la carte pricing
- No reservations required
JOHNNY ROCKETS (DECK 12)
- Seating Times: Lunch and Dinner
- Dress: Casual
- Costs: A la carte pricing
- No reservations required