The Gathering Lido Buffet on the Carnival Dream

For casual indoor and outdoor dining, The Gathering is the main option. Located on the Carnival Dream's Lido Deck between the Waves Pool and the Sunset Pool, this casual but expansive eatery boasts the Pasta Bar, the Burrito Bar, the Mongolian Wok station, Indian Tandoori, and a variety of meat and vegetarian selections at the Grand Buffet. The Deli, located starboard aft of the buffet, is an excellent choice, too!

The Gathering is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Typically busy during breakfast and lunch, the Lido provides quick meal alternatives. While this restaurant is open from 7:00am to midnight, the pizzeria and deli sandwich board are open all hours. Specialty drinks, wines, beer, and soft drinks are available for purchase from the current bar menu. There is no cost for food.

Tips for Carnival Dream's The Gathering Lido Buffet:

• The Gathering Restaurant onboard Carnival Dream does not require reservations and is a casual dining alternative to the main dining room.
• Check for hours open when onboard for the Mongolian Wok, the Burrito Bar, the Pasta Bar, and the Indian Tandoori as these stations may only be open from noon to 2:30pm.
• Finding a table is usually not a concern, but lines for cook-to-order can be long during breakfast and lunch.
• All dining on the Carnival Dream is no smoking, but The Gathering a large restaurant with plenty of open air seating.
• If you want to get away from the crowds and lines during breakfast and lunch, the Carnival Dream's main dining rooms are a better choice.
• Specialty drinks, wines, beer, and soft drinks are available for purchase from the current bar menu. There is no cost for food.