Carnival Radiance Restaurant Dining Guide & PDF Menus
Ready to set sail on Carnival Radiance and want to review every dining option before you sail? This complete Carnival Radiance dining guide covers all restaurants on board. From main dining room schedules and complimentary Lido deck favorites to specialty restaurants and room service menus, this guide outlines where to eat and what to expect during your cruise.
About Carnival Radiance
Carnival Radiance is a 101,509 ton Sunshine class ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet. Previously sailing as the Carnival Victory since she was built in 2000, the ship underwent a major renovation in 2021 before entering service under its current name. The ship sails short three and four day itineraries to Mexico from the West Coast and features many of Carnival’s most popular dining concepts.
Onboard, guests will find a wide mix of complimentary and specialty restaurants. Included dining options range from Guy’s Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina to Big Chicken and Guy’s Pig and Anchor BBQ. The ship also features Lido Marketplace, Pizzeria del Capitano, and 24 hour room service. For an additional charge, guests can dine at Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Cucina del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi, JavaBlue Cafe, and Seafood Shack. Carnival Radiance offers dining choices for quick bites, casual meals, and full service dinners.
Carnival Radiance Complimentary Restaurants
Sunset Restaurant © Carnival
Main Dining Rooms: Sunset and Sunrise Restaurants
The Sunset and Sunrise Restaurants serve as the main dining rooms on Carnival Radiance. These venues offer the standard Carnival Cruise Line rotating menus for breakfast, sea day brunch, tea time on select afternoons, and dinner each evening. Dinner is available with Early Seating at 5:00 pm, Late Seating at 7:45 pm, and Anytime Dining between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Menus change nightly and include appetizers, entrees, desserts, and Carnival classic selections.
Port Day Breakfast: Sunset Restaurant 7:00-9:00am.
Sea Day Brunch: Sunset Restaurant 8:30am-12pm.
Sea Day Tea Time: Sunrise Restaurant 3:00-4:00pm.
Dinner: Early seating 5:00pm • Late seating 7:45pm • Anytime Dining 5:00-9:00pm.
Big Chicken
Big Chicken offers a menu centered around chicken sandwiches, tenders, and breakfast items in a casual setting. This complimentary venue is open for breakfast and lunch and is one of the signature dining spots on Carnival Radiance.
Breakfast • Lunch
Blue Iguana Cantina
BlueIguana Cantina serves made to order burritos and tacos for breakfast and lunch. Guests can customize their meal with different proteins, toppings, and salsas at this Lido deck favorite.
Breakfast • Lunch
The Captain’s Pasta Bar
The Captain’s Pasta Bar offers customizable pasta bowls during lunch. Guests choose their pasta, sauce, and proteins, and the dish is prepared fresh. It provides a complimentary Italian inspired option in a casual setting.
Lunch
Carnival Deli
The Carnival Deli prepares hot and cold sandwiches throughout lunch and dinner. The menu includes classic deli options, making it a convenient choice for a quick and filling meal.
Lunch • Dinner
Guy’s Burger Joint
Guy’s Burger Joint, created in partnership with Guy Fieri, features burgers and fresh cut fries. This popular complimentary restaurant is open on sea days for both lunch and dinner.
Lunch (Sea Days) • Dinner (Sea Days)
Guys Pig and Anchor BBQ
Guy’s Pig and Anchor BBQ serves smoked meats and classic barbecue sides. On Carnival Radiance, this venue is open for breakfast and lunch on sea days and is included in the cruise fare.
Breakfast (Sea Days) • Lunch (Sea Days)
Lido Marketplace
Lido Marketplace is the buffet restaurant on Carnival Radiance. It offers a range of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options including salads, hot dishes, and desserts. Guests can dine here throughout the day with flexible hours.
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Pizzeria del Capitano
Pizzeria del Capitano provides pizza throughout the day and into the evening. Guests can select from featured options or request a custom made pizza at no extra charge.
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Swirls
Swirls offers self serve soft serve ice cream and frozen yogurt at no additional cost. The machines are available 24 hours a day for guests looking for a sweet treat.
Available 24 Hours
Carnival Radiance Specialty Restaurants
Bonsai Sushi
Bonsai Sushi features sushi rolls, sashimi, and other Japanese dishes for an added fee. It is open for lunch on sea days and nightly for dinner.
Lunch (Sea Days) • Dinner
Cucina del Capitano
Cucina del Capitano serves Italian favorites in a sit down environment. Dinner is offered for a flat per person charge and includes a selection of pasta, entrees, and desserts.
Dinner
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse is the onboard steakhouse experience, offering premium cuts of beef and seafood for a fixed cover charge. It is a popular option for formal night dining on Carnival Radiance.
Dinner
Seafood Shack
JavaBlue Cafe serves specialty coffee drinks, espresso beverages, teas, and pastries. It is open for breakfast, lunch on sea days, and evening hours. Items are priced individually.
Lunch • Dinner
JavaBlue Cafe
Seafood Shack is a casual specialty restaurant offering seafood dishes such as fried shrimp and lobster rolls. Guests can order items individually during lunch and dinner service.
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Shake Spot
Shake Spot offers milkshakes and other frozen drinks, including options with alcohol. Guests can purchase these treats during lunch and dinner hours.
Lunch • Dinner
Carnival Radiance Room Service
Carnival Radiance provides 24 hour room service for guests who prefer to dine in their stateroom. The Carnival Radiance room service menu includes continental breakfast items, sandwiches, snacks, and desserts delivered directly to the cabin.
Continental breakfast selections are complimentary. Hot breakfast items and all selections from the all day room service menu are priced individually. Orders can be placed through the Carnival Hub App or by calling room service from the stateroom phone.
