Regal Princess: A Complete Guide to On-Board Dining

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The Horizon Court Buffet & Bistro

Included in your cruise fare
Breakfast: 5am – 11.30am – Lunch: 11:30am – 3:30 pm – Dinner: 5.30pm and 11pm.

Offering a casual space that covers a huge area on Deck 16 (Lido) the Horizon Court Buffet and Bistro serves up delicious and varied food from the early hours until late into the night. It is bar far the most popular casual dining experience on the ship, but with large seating areas on both sides of the ship there is always plenty of space.

For breakfast service, tea, coffee and orange juice are brought round by the waitstaff, and at lunch and dinner the juice is changed to American Lemonade (which is flat in contrast to UK lemonade – I wasn’t aware there was a difference until my cruise!).

Breakfast runs between 5am and 11.30am and selections include pastries, bagels, muesli and cereals, alongside the traditional components of a fry up (eggs, bacon, beans, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, toast etc) and there is even an omelet station where you creations are whipped up to order within minutes. For those with slightly more exotic tastes there are Asian-style breakfast options such a rice and noodle based stir-frys and curries.

For lunch and dinner there is every type of cuisine imaginable including Asian cuisine, Mediterranean dishes, Salad Station, Mexican fare, Japanese Hibachi Grill, Rotisserie station and a pasta corner. In addition to this there are different specialties served each day featuring a Fondue Station (a favorite with guests which is FREE) and an option to dine from the on-board crab shack (Which has a $29USD surcharge)

One of the major draws of the Horizon Buffet & Bistro is the Pastry Shop. Serving freshly made cakes, deserts, cookies and delectable sweet treats each and every day, it’s a haven for sugar lovers and a great way to round off any meal.

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Room Service

Room Service Breakfast can be delivered to your stateroom free of charge each day except on the day of disembarkation. Orders can be made via the Regal Princess website up until 11.30pm the night before or via a form in your room to be handed to your cabin steward.

There is a premium balcony dining option available (supplementary) throughout each cruise, offering a hosted cocktail party, fresh flowers, champagne and a deluxe four-course meal featuring delicate sweet lobster tail or juicy steak among many available delicacies. Order before departure or chat to the service staff on board to arrange.

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Standard Dining Rooms

Allegra, Concerto & Symphony meals are included in your cruise fare. Drinks served in the restaurants are supplementary.

If you are looking for a dining option that is a little more formal, there are 3 standard dining room to choose from: Allegro (Deck 6), Concerto (Deck 6) & Symphony (Deck 5).

Allegro offers a la carte dining 7 days a week with fixed dining options where guests are seated for dinner at the same table at either 5.45pm or 8.15pm.

Concerto & Symphony are a la carte dining options which allow passengers to eat anytime between 5.30pm and 10pm and whom can be seated with other their group, or join a larger table to dine with other guests.

A la carte breakfast and lunch in all three establishments are served between 7am and 9.30am, although we suggest making reservations if you are a large group.

The menu is the same across the three dining rooms each day and for lunch and dinner generally offer a soup or salad starter, pasta course (which can be ordered as an entree or main), and a variety of main courses including at least one vegetarian and one fish option each meal plus a specialty dish from the ‘Crafted by Curtis Stone’ range and a selection of deserts and cheese.

The menu is different each day, with a selection of Princess Specials which remain unchanged presented on the left side of the menu and the current day’s menu displayed on the right.

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Alfredos

Meals included in your cruise fare. Drinks are supplementary.
Open 11am-11pm each Day

Alfredo’s is one of the Specialty Casual Dining options on board. Located on Deck 6 overlooking the Atrium, guests are delighted by hand tossed pizzas made fresh each day alongside antipasti, soup and salads and a delicious calzone. Smart casual dress required.

International Cafe

Pastries, Pies, Panini’s, Sandwiches and Cookies included in your cruise far. Specialty tea and coffee supplementary.
Open 24 hours

If you are looking for a light meal, tasty snack or cup of Joe at anytime throughout the day, the International Cafe on Deck 5 is the place to go.

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Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar

A la Carte Pricing per selection + free salads/edamame with the purchase of a drink
Open 4pm -11pm

Located on Deck 7 and overlooking the Piazza, guests can enjoy tapas portions of sushi, ceviche and caviar. There is a large variety of smoked and cured fish available (which can be paired with premium vodkas) alongside Sushi, sashimi, nigiri, poke  and a selection of spicy oyster shooters.

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Princess Live! Cafe

Quick Bites are included in your cruise fare, coffee and aperitif/digestif are supplementary.
Open all day on Sea Days and from 4pm until late on Port Days.

Adjacent to Regal Princess’ unique television studio on Deck 6, the café serves up barista-style coffee and tea selections (supplementary), accompanied by daily changing quick-bite food selections. And after 5pm, the bar also offers up a selection of aperitifs and digestifs.

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Wheelhouse Bar

Pub Lunch is included in your cruise fare. Drinks are supplementary.
Check your Princess Patter for opening times as they are subject to change.

A traditional UK style pub lunch has been a crowd favorite since it’s introduction and where diners can enjoy British classics such as fish and chips, bangers and mash (combination of pork sausage and mashed potatoes smothered in rich gravy) or a ploughman’s lunch (a cold dish featuring bread, cheese, a pickle, various fruits and vegetables and butter) alongside a variety of UK ales and beers which are served on tap. Smart casual during the day, Smart attire at night.

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Gelato

Supplementary fee.
Open 11am – 11pm.

If you are in the mood for something cold and sweet, Gelato on Deck 5 right next to the atrium offers delicious Italian-style ice cream creations – including designer sundaes, creamy fruit smoothies, and frosty shakes, plus sweet crepes and homemade waffle ice cream cones. There are over 10 flavors of ice-cream to choose from along with over 20 sauces and toppings.