Summary
The Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas features 26 diverse dining options for its guests to savor and enjoy. Sharing the title of the world’s largest cruise ship with her sister ship the Oasis of the Seas, the ship brings back some favorite dining venues and adds several novel ones that cruise travelers will love.
The Allure of the Seas has several new dining venues spread throughout the ship. The Brazilian churrascaria Samba Grill with its wide variety of tasty grilled meats promises to be a big hit, as does Rita’s Cantina, a Mexican restaurant. Moreover, the most widely-discussed new dining venue is already a must-visit shoreside: the first Starbucks at sea. Kids of all ages will love the Boardwalk Dog House, an outdoor hot dog stand on the Boardwalk.
This remarkable ship has 28 galleys and over 1,000 staff working in the food and beverage department, with 358 of them serving as culinary staff (chefs and cooks).
01 of 06: Adagio Dining Room
The 2,900-seat Adagio Dining Room on the Allure of the Seas is a lovely venue, done in 1920’s Art Deco style. This main dining room is spread over three decks, with assigned seating for dinner served at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on decks 3 and 4 and My Time Dining on deck 5.
Passengers opting for My Time Dining can enjoy flexible dining between 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., and are encouraged to make advance reservations for their evening meals. Reservations can be made for up to 10 guests at a table. Since its inception in 2007, about one-third of the cruise line’s passengers select this dining option.
Families with children will appreciate “My Family Time Dining.” Parents can choose the 6:00 p.m. early seating, sign up at Adventure Ocean, and their kids will receive their meals within 40 minutes. This service allows Adventure Ocean counselors to pick up the kids at the end of their meal, taking them to enjoy fun activities while the parents complete their dinner at a leisurely pace.
The Adagio Dining Room has three galleys, one for each deck. The menu rotates every seven days, offering regularly scheduled breakfast and dinner along with special breakfast events featuring DreamWorks characters.
02 of 06: Central Park
Central Park is situated at the center of the Allure of the Seas, providing an extraordinary outdoor mall and park area, surrounded by cabins, restaurants, bars, and shops.
Four restaurants can be found within the Central Park neighborhood:
- Giovanni’s Table, an Italian family-style trattoria offering both indoor and outdoor seating, serves lunch and dinner for a surcharge.
- 150 Central Park is an upscale restaurant with a tasting menu and wine pairings, designed by chef Molly Brandt, winner of the Allure of the Seas Culinary Challenge. Dinner here requires a cover charge.
- Park Cafe operates for breakfast, lunch, and snacks, and serves salads, sandwiches, soups, and pastries. The roast beef “Kummelweck” sandwich is a standout choice.
- Chops Grille is a Royal Caribbean favorite, offering premium cuts of meat and seafood, with a cover charge.
03 of 06: The Boardwalk
The Boardwalk is located at the aft and opens to the sky, creating an enjoyable family area with a casual dining atmosphere.
- Rita’s Cantina is an indoor/outdoor Mexican restaurant serving lunch and dinner for a small surcharge, accompanied by a variety of margaritas and live guitar music in the evening.
- The Boardwalk Dog House is a hot dog stand offering a variety of items such as brats, sausages, and condiments.
- Johnny Rockets is a classic 50’s style diner, open for complimentary breakfast, with a cover charge for lunch and dinner.
- The Ice Cream Parlor serves homemade ice cream flavors and toppings priced a la carte.
- The Boardwalk Donut Shop offers delicious snacks, including various donuts.
04 of 06: Royal Promenade
Moving indoors, the Royal Promenade serves as the heart of the Allure of the Seas, connecting the Central Park neighborhood above and the Entertainment Place below. This area is reminiscent of those on the Voyager and Freedom class ships.
- Starbucks provides a full menu for coffee lovers.
- Sorrento’s Pizzeria features New York-style pizza, available by the slice or whole pie with customizable toppings.
- Cafe Promenade serves sandwiches, fruit shakes, pastries, and Seattle’s Best Coffee throughout the day.
- The Cupcake Cupboard mimics that of the Oasis of the Seas, offering fresh-baked gourmet cupcakes at a la carte pricing.
05 of 06: Pool and Sports Zone
The Pool and Sports Zone neighborhood stretches the entire length of the Allure of the Seas, offering an outdoor playground with four restaurants.
- The Samba Grill is a Brazilian churrascaria steakhouse featuring a large salad bar followed by a selection of grilled meats and seafood served right at the table. The atmosphere is vibrant with Brazilian music, and a cover charge applies.
- The Solarium Bistro serves health-conscious breakfast and lunch in a casual atmosphere.
- The Wipe Out Cafe is a self-service buffet with hamburgers, sandwiches, salads, and pizza, popular among teens.
- Izumi Asian Restaurant offers a sushi bar and hot-rock cooking with a la carte pricing.
06 of 06: More Options
The Vitality Cafe is housed within the Vitality Spa and Fitness Center, offering healthy snacks, sandwiches, smoothies, wraps, and fruit.
The Windjammer Marketplace serves as the Allure of the Seas’ casual buffet, available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
For those who’d prefer to dine in their cabin, the ship provides complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner through a room service menu. Guests can also order specialty items, like a delicious Johnny Rockets’ burger, for an additional fee.
Summary and Conclusion
Passengers on the Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas have numerous dining options available, many of which are included in the basic fare. Hence, those seeking more exotic or premium fare will undoubtedly want to explore those venues with a surcharge or a la carte pricing. Ultimately, there is something to satisfy every palate aboard the Allure of the Seas.
