Carnival Spirit Main Dining Room
The Empire Restaurant on the Carnival Spirit
By design, The Empire Restaurant, the two tiered main dining room, surrounds you in Napoleonic splendor. Chicken, seafood, and beef entrees, as well as international features are available, and the varying menu selections also include low carb, low fat, low sodium Carnival Spa choices. Appetizers such as Black Tiger Shrimp Cocktail, Cured Salmon, soups and salads, and a selection of desserts in addition to ice cream and sherbet are also on your menu. The Empire is located aft on Promenade Deck.
With Seuss at Sea, look forward to Flapjacks and Fruit, Goose Juice, Moose Juice- all on the menu for you to choose. -And yes, Sam-I-Am, you'll find Green Eggs and Ham!
Breakfast is served from 7:45am to 9:00am. Lunch is from noon to 1:30pm. Early dinner seating time ranges from 5:45pm to 6:15pm, and late dinner time seating is from 8:00pm to 8:30pm.
Guest Reviews of Carnival Spirit's Main Dining Rooms
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Tips for the main dining room on Carnival Spirit - The Empire
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Breakfast is served from 7:45am to 9:00am.
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Lunch is from noon to 1:30pm.
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Early dinner time seating ranges from 5:45pm to 6:15pm, and late dinner time seating is from 8:00pm to 8:30pm.
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Reservations for dinner are anticipated.
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For breakfast and lunch, casual clothing is OK but no swim wear is permitted.
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Appropriate attire is a must for dinner.
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Meals are no cost, but special beverages, wines, beer, and soft drinks may be purchased via current bar menu.
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When ordering steaks, make sure you state your preferences as the kitchen staff tend to over-cook meat.
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Alaskan cruise guests may not be pleased with farm fed salmon on the menu.
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Servings may be small, but seconds and changes in selection can be requested.
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While the main dining room of the Carnival Spirit offers meals with fair reviews, The Nouveau Supper Club is considered to be the dining highlight of the cruise and we highly suggest you plan at least one evening to include this experience.
A sample dinner menu for the Empire Restaurant is available at our Carnival Cruise Menu guide.
Carnival Cruises Your Time Dining
Throughout your Carnival Spirit cruise, you'll be able to savor cuisine as you wish on your time! From 5:45pm to 9:30pm, both main dining rooms provide first come, first serve seating. Wait time is usually 20 minutes, and parties of ten plus may be accommodated at different tables. All tips / the tipping policy for the main dining room does apply. Check out our article on Carnival Cruises Your Time Dining for additional information.