Carnival Freedom Restaurant Dining Guide & PDF Menus
Carnival Freedom offers a wide variety of dining options that follow the Conquest-class layout while reflecting the ship’s “decades” theme. From main dining rooms to Lido deck favorites and specialty restaurants, guests sailing from Port Canaveral will find a mix of complimentary and extra charge venues. Whether you are planning your cruise or simply want to know what food is available onboard, this guide outlines all current dining options on Carnival Freedom.
About Carnival Freedom
Carnival Freedom launched in 2007 as the fifth and final ship in Carnival’s Conquest class. The ship has a decades theme, which is reflected in the design of public spaces and dining venues throughout the ship. Carnival Freedom has a gross tonnage of 110,000 and accommodates up to 2,980 guests.
Homeported in Port Canaveral, Florida, Carnival Freedom sails four and five day itineraries to destinations in the Bahamas and the Caribbean. The ship features multiple dining venues, entertainment options, and onboard activities designed to provide a memorable cruise experience. Dining options range from casual poolside favorites to full-service main dining rooms and specialty restaurants.
Carnival Freedom Complimentary Restaurants
Main Dining Rooms: Posh Restaurant and Chic Restaurant
The Posh Restaurant and Chic Restaurant serve as Carnival Freedom’s main dining rooms. Both venues share the same rotating menus and are open daily for breakfast, sea day brunch, and dinner. Guests can select early or late assigned seating or choose Anytime Dining depending on availability.
Port day breakfast is offered in the morning, while sea day brunch combines breakfast and lunch selections. Dinner service features multi-course menus with appetizers, entrees, and desserts that rotate nightly. These main dining rooms remain a core part of the dining experience for guests who prefer table service.
Port Day Breakfast: Posh Restaurant 7:00-9:00am.
Sea Day Brunch: Posh Restaurant 8:30am-12pm.
Sea Day Tea Time: Chic Restaurant 3:00-4:00pm.
Dinner: Early seating 5:00pm • Late seating 7:45pm • Anytime Dining 5:00-9:00pm.
Blue Iguana Cantina
Located on the Lido Deck, BlueIguana Cantina serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can build burritos and tacos with a variety of fillings and sauces. This fast, casual venue is included in the cruise fare and conveniently located near the pool.
Breakfast • Lunch
Carnival Deli
The Carnival Deli offers made-to-order hot and cold sandwiches for lunch and dinner. Guests can customize sandwiches with various breads, cheeses, and toppings. This complimentary option is ideal for a quick meal between activities.
Lunch • Dinner
Guy’s Burger Joint
Guy’s Burger Joint is popular for burgers and fresh-cut fries during lunch and dinner on sea days. Guests can customize their burgers at the self-serve toppings bar. This complimentary venue is consistently one of the most visited spots onboard.
Lunch (Sea Days) • Dinner (Sea Days)
Mongolian Wok
Mongolian Wok serves made-to-order stir fry bowls for lunch. Guests choose noodles, proteins, vegetables, and sauces, which are cooked on the spot. This complimentary option offers a flexible alternative to the buffet.
Lunch
Ol’ Fashioned BBQ
Ol’ Fashioned BBQ is an indoor barbecue venue offering barbecue favorites alongside classic sides such as mac and cheese, coleslaw, baked beans, and potato salad. Included in the cruise fare, this casual restaurant provides a hearty lunch or dinner option.
Brunch • Lunch
Freedom Buffet
Freedom Buffet is Carnival Freedom’s main buffet restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it features rotating selections of hot entrees, salads, desserts, and international dishes. The buffet is especially popular on embarkation days and during port mornings.
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Pizza Pirate
Pizza Pirate serves fresh pizza throughout the day and into the evening. Options include cheese, pepperoni, and rotating varieties. This reliable, complimentary venue is ideal for a quick snack or casual meal.
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Swirls
Swirls provides 24-hour self-serve soft serve ice cream and frozen yogurt on the Lido Deck. It is included in the cruise fare and is popular with families.
Lunch • Dinner
Carnival Freedom Specialty Restaurants
Bonsai Sushi Express
Bonsai Sushi Express serves made-to-order sushi and rolls for lunch on sea days and dinner nightly. This specialty venue has an additional charge and offers freshly prepared sushi selections.
Lunch (Sea Days) • Dinner
Sun King Steakhouse
Sun King Steakhouse is Carnival Freedom’s specialty steakhouse. Open for dinner, it features premium steaks, seafood, appetizers, and desserts. A cover charge applies, and reservations are recommended.
Dinner
Coffee Bar
The Coffee Bar offers specialty coffee drinks, teas, and pastries throughout the day. Espresso beverages and baked goods are available for a fee.
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Seafood Shack
Seafood Shack serves seafood favorites including lobster rolls and fried shrimp for lunch and dinner. This casual a la carte venue provides an additional dining option for guests seeking seafood specialties.
Lunch • Dinner
Carnival Freedom Room Service
Guests on Carnival Freedom can enjoy room service throughout the day. Continental breakfast is delivered in the morning, while an all-day menu includes sandwiches, salads, snacks, and desserts. Some items are complimentary, while select options carry a small fee. Orders can be placed via the Carnival HUB App or by phone, offering a convenient in-cabin dining experience.
