Welcome Aboard - Main Dining Room Dinner Menu

Royal Caribbean

The Welcome Aboard dining room menu on Royal Caribbean offers a selection of classic dishes and elevated favorites to kick off the cruise experience. Guests can enjoy starters like Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Chilled Shrimp Cocktail, or Escargots à la Bourguignon, followed by main courses such as Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Southern Fried Chicken, or Aromatic Chicken Saag. For dessert, indulgent choices like Key Lime Pie, Boston Cream Pie, and Dark Chocolate Custard provide a perfect sweet finish to the meal.

 
 

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Main Dining Room Experience

The main dining room on Royal Caribbean ships offers a multi-course dining experience included in the cruise fare. It features a set menu that rotates daily, with options typically including appetizers, soups, salads, main courses, and desserts. Special accommodations are available for dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free or low-sodium meals, and these can be requested in advance or onboard. The dining room is often spread across multiple decks and features a central design theme consistent with the ship’s style.

Dining options in the main dining room include Traditional Dining, where guests have a set table and dining time, or My Time Dining, which allows for more flexibility with no fixed seating arrangement. The dining staff includes waiters and assistant waiters assigned to each table, ensuring consistent service throughout the cruise. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are typically served in the main dining room, with lunch offered on sea days and special events such as the "Chef’s Table" or themed dining nights occasionally held. These dining experiences are a cornerstone of the Royal Caribbean cruise experience, offering a reliable and structured meal option for passengers.

Welcome Aboard Menu

CHEF'S RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Crispy Crab Cake – With creamy Old Bay® sauce and a tomato-cucumber salad

  • Southern Fried Chicken – Seasoned, crispy chicken with Tabasco® honey, buttery mashed potatoes, sweet corn on the cob

  • Key Lime Pie – Silky and tangy key lime custard baked in a brown butter graham cracker crust

STARTERS

  • Spinach and Artichoke Dip – Creamy dip served warm with crunchy corn tortilla chips

  • Classic Caesar Salad – Crisp romaine, garlic croûtons, Parmesan, creamy Caesar dressing

  • Chilled Shrimp Cocktail – Tender shrimp, classic horseradish cocktail sauce, fresh lemon

  • Escargots à la Bourguignon – Baked snails in garlic-parsley butter, a true French delicacy

  • Roasted Tomato Soup – A blend of seasoned vine-ripened Roma tomatoes topped with crunchy garlic ciabatta croûtons and basil pesto

  • Crispy Crab Cake – With creamy Old Bay® sauce and a tomato-cucumber salad

MAIN COURSES

  • Pan Roasted Fish Fillet – Flaky white fish over creamy potato leek gratin, sautéed medley of corn, peppers, and snow peas in a saffron butter sauce, topped with crispy leeks

  • Spaghetti Bolognese – Rich and meaty sauce with San Marzano tomatoes, roasted garlic, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley

  • Southern Fried Chicken – Seasoned, crispy chicken with Tabasco honey, buttery mashed potatoes, sweet corn on the cob (grilled chicken breast available upon request)

  • Herb-Crusted Stuffed Portobello – Vegan creamed spinach and fluffy vegetable couscous, baked until golden in marinara sauce and herb oil

  • New York Strip Steak* – Prepared to order with choice of herb butter or green peppercorn sauce, baked potato, sautéed vegetables

  • Aromatic Chicken Saag – Marinated spicy tender chicken in curried spinach and tomato, steamed basmati rice, raita, roti, crispy papadum (Indian vegetarian entrée available upon request)

  • Slow Roasted Prime Rib* – Tender beef, creamy mashed potatoes, broccoli, sautéed carrots, and flavorful horseradish au jus

DESSERTS

  • Key Lime Pie – Silky and tangy key lime custard baked in a brown butter graham cracker crust

  • Royal Cheesecake – Velvety cheesecake garnished with a sweet glazed strawberry

  • Boston Cream Pie – Layers of moist cake, vanilla custard, and chocolate glaze

  • Ice Cream – Choice of vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate (no-sugar-added and vegan ice creams available)

  • Dark Chocolate Custard – Silky custard infused with rich cocoa, topped with fresh raspberries

  • Peanut-Caramel Bar – Crispy peanut butter rice square with a touch of maple syrup over a sweet mixed berry compote

  • Artisan Cheese Plate – An assortment of artisan cheeses with fig chutney and seasonal accompaniments

PREMIUM SELECTIONS

Served with seasonal vegetables and your choice of mashed potatoes or rice

  • Maine Lobster Tail – Broiled lobster tail with melted butter – $16.99

  • Chops Grille Filet Mignon* – Grilled beef tenderloin with your selection of sauce – $19.99

  • Surf and Turf* – Maine lobster tail and grilled filet mignon with your selection of sauce – $34.99

Requests for items that are not featured on this menu can only be accommodated for allergens or dietary restrictions.

Royal Caribbean International galleys are not food-allergen-free environments. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, eggs or poultry may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.