The Lido Buffet & Pool Area Dining on the Carnival Pride
Mermaid's Grille:
For casual indoor and outdoor dining, the Carnival Pride's Mermaid's Grille is a popular option. Located mid ship on Lido Deck, this casual but expansive eatery boasts an Asian Corner, a Taste of the Nations station, the Pizzeria, the Lido Cafe, the grills, a meat carving station with varying choices daily, a Seafood Bistro, a New York Deli, a salad bar, made to order selections, and grand buffet fare. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Mermaid's is typically busy during breakfast and lunch, and offers quick meal alternatives. While this restaurant is open from 7:00am to midnight, the pizzeria and deli sandwich board are open all hours. There is no cost for food. Specialty drinks, wines, beer, and soft drinks are available for purchase from the current bar menu.
Tips for the Mermaid's Grille on the Carnival Pride:
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Mermaid's Grille does not require reservations and is a casual dining alternative to the main dining room.
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Finding a table is usually not a concern, but lines for cook-to-order can be long during breakfast and lunch.
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Some guest reviews stated the food was too cool and that there was not enough variety.
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All dining on the Carnival Pride is no smoking, but this a large restaurant with plenty of open air seating.
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If you want to get away from the crowds at breakfast or lunch, The Normandie main dining room is a better choice.
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There is no cost for food. Specialty drinks, wines, beer, and soft drinks are available for purchase from the current bar menu.