Sun King Steakhouse and the Chef's Table on the Carnival Freedom

The Sun King Steakhouse:

On Panorama Deck, above the Lido Deck pools, The Sun King Steakhouse is considered the best dining experience aboard the Carnival Freedom! Golden antique mirrors and 18th century chandeliers adorn this glittering homage to the Sun King, Louis XIV, whose statue marks your entrance.

Cuisine selections include USDA Prime aged 24 oz Porterhouse steaks, NY Strip, Filet Mignon, and Prime Rib. Lamb chops, Surf and Turf (lobster and filet mignon), grilled free range chicken, seafood, and broiled lobster are also on the menu which offers sauce choices such as bearnaise and wild mushroom! Beef carpaccio, sushi, New England crab cakes, jumbo shrimp cocktail, and escargot bourgignonne are among your selections of starters which also include soups and salads. Caviar is available at 45 USD.

Reservations are a must! There is a dress code that is enforced at the Sun King Steakhouse. There is a $35 fee per diner to dine at the Sun King Steakhouse.

Chef's Table:

Designed for those of us who truly delight in the culinary arts, Chef's Table offers you and 11 fellow gourmands a cocktail reception, a tour of the galley kitchen, and a multiple entrees that will make you feel as though you have entered epicurean heaven. Your meal will be prepared by one of the Carnival Master Chefs! This dining adventure can cost up to $95 per person, and the experience lasts up to three hours! Locations for the meal do vary. Booking reservations well in advance is HIGHLY important for the Chef's Table!

Tips for The Sun King Steakhouse and the Chef's Table:

• Reservations are a must! We strongly suggest that you book your reservations when you complete your online check-in process before leaving for your cruise. This is EXTREMELY crucial for the Chef's Table, because of the limited seating and the popularity of this experience!
• While you can make reservations when you're aboard the ship, your selection will be limited as early bird online bookers have already taken the choice seating times. The Sun King is usually sold out within the first two days of the cruise.
• No children under five, please.
• The Sun King Steakhouse is a dinner only experience from 6:00pm to 9:30pm. Expect the Chef's Table experience to last around 3 hours.
• Gentlemen are required to wear jackets, so appropriate attire is expected.
• There is no smoking in The Sun King Steakhouse.
• The 35 dollar fee per diner does include gratuity.
• How much should I tip at the Sun King Steakhouse on Carnival Freedom? First, bear in mind that all alcoholic beverages that you pay for will have a gratuity added. The cover charge does include gratuity, however, you may wish to consider giving an extra gratuity to the waiter or waitress who has served you. An appropriate amount is to estimate the value of the meal you ordered if you ordered it on land and tip 15-20% based on that cost. If you feel that the value of the meal was $50 were you to order it in a land-based restaurant, you should tip $7.50-$10. It is certainly your discretion not to tip, but, the waiters serving you are some of the best on the ship and should be rewarded if they provided you with an exceptional dining experience.
• Specialty drinks, beer, wine, and soft drinks can be purchased from the current bar menu.
• The bar and dance floor are open to cruise guests without need of a reservation.

A sample menu for The Sun King Steakhouse is available at our Carnival Cruise Menu guide.