Best Restaurants on Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas Cruise Ship

Some restaurants are complimentary as part of the cruise rate, while specialty dining incurs an additional cost.

For the latter, guests often pay a cover charge for a three-course meal, and the cost tends to increase the later into the cruise you reserve a table. I made reservations at five specialty restaurants.

The main dining room is complimentary for guests and serves breakfast and a three-course dinner each day.

The shrimp was juicy and had great flavor. The rice was sticky, which I like, and the asparagus and tomatoes were well-seasoned.

A delicious berry sauce on top paired nicely with maple syrup. This was my favorite breakfast of the whole trip.

It’s included for guests and serves a selection of meats, cheeses, and toppings, like pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.

The queso had great texture and flavor. The bar had every topping I could want, satisfying my Tex-Mex craving on the ship.

I paid $55 for a three-course dinner here.

It was an eclectic mix of textures and flavors, but blended together perfectly in my mouth.

On a plant-filled outdoor deck, 150 Central Park served a variety of meat, seafood, and other “locally sourced ingredients,” according to Royal Caribbean. I had a three-course dinner for $50.

The dessert was soft, fluffy, and light, with a cream cheese filling. Caramelized popcorn, whipped cream, and a Nutella drizzle complemented it perfectly, making it even more satisfying than the main course.

The menu draws inspiration from Maine to Maryland. I paid $53 for a three-course dinner.

The toasty roll was loaded with thick chunks of lobster and crisp lettuce. I squeezed the grilled lemon across the top and bit into the refreshing mess of a sandwich. It reminded me of lobster rolls I’ve had living on the East Coast.

I took one bite, and it was easy to see why it came highly recommended. The lemon custard was tangy with a bit of sweetness, and it filled up a flaky, buttery crust. It was the best lemon tart I’ve ever had.

It cost $40, and everything I ordered made my top 10 list.

They were the perfect texture — soft and fluffy with a crisp outer layer. The crab flavor was subtle, with cinnamon on top for an interesting twist. The accompanying crap dip was refreshing, too.

The chicken was tender and well-seasoned. The sides had good flavor as well.

Called “Gone Bananas,” the dessert was made with layers of vanilla pudding and graham cracker crumbs inside a jar. It was topped with toasted bananas, whipped cream, and toffee. The dessert was fluffy, light, and rich in banana flavor.

It was the perfect ending to my favorite meal of the trip.

While the specialty restaurants served delicious courses, I thought the food quality was just as high in the main dining room, where I only ate twice.

But I’d absolutely pay to go back to The Mason Jar for all three standout courses.