By Amanda Mesa | Published on December 21, 2023
The second Quantum Ultra-class cruise ship ever debuted by Royal Caribbean, Odyssey of the Seas is all about exceeding expectations. This applies to cruise restaurants, too. As a food journalist, I’ve had plenty of great meals — and the offerings onboard Odyssey of the Seas can hold their own against even the most well-known restaurants on land. One of the best things about cruise dining onboard this ship is the consistency of quality from one culinary concept to another. From the table-seared Wagyu beef at TeppanyakiSM to the hand-tossed pizza at Sorrento’s and the salads, wraps and apps at the Café @ Two70, you can expect the same high standard across the board no matter where you choose to grab a bite.
Another great thing about the food scene onboard Odyssey of the Seas is the sheer variety of cruise dining options you have to choose from. No matter what you’re craving — Asian cuisine, a taste of Tuscany, Mediterranean mezes or something totally out of the box — you’ll find lots of options to satisfy your inner foodie every day of your cruise getaway. Savory Old World-style osso buco? Check. Crispy chicken and waffles? Double check. Yummy tacos loaded with all your favorite toppings? You got it. Honestly, there’s no such thing as an average meal onboard.
If you’re anything like me — that is, easily overwhelmed by too many great options — it helps to know all the best restaurants onboard ahead of your sailing. This way you can make a game plan for your getaway, snagging any necessary reservations at specialty restaurants before you even set sail. Here’s an insider’s guide to the best places to eat on a cruise — the Odyssey of the Seas edition.
If you’ve opted to reserve a suite for your cruise getaway, or if you’re a Pinnacle Club member, you’ll enjoy access to Coastal Kitchen — an exclusive restaurant that fuses farm-fresh California flavors with influences from the Mediterranean. I personally love the restaurant’s menu, which changes to feature seasonal ingredients. Favorites include the breakfast frittata served with feta cheese and spinach, golden-grilled French toast topped with caramelized bananas, tender herb-crusted chicken breast served with roasted squash, and an oh-so-good roasted veal tenderloin served in a vin jaune sauce. If you’re a wine lover, you’ll be pleased to know the wine list here is legendary. It encompasses vintages from Tuscany to Napa Valley.
These are just a couple of my top picks for dining onboard Odyssey of the Seas. Of course, the cruise ship has plenty more restaurants onboard to please even the pickiest eaters — both specialty and complimentary options. See what else is on offer, or start planning your next getaway by checking out popular itineraries.