Norwegian Dawn Main Dining Rooms: The Aqua & The Venetian

Norwegian Cruise Line created Freestyle Dining -- a flexible approach to dining in the restaurant of your choice, at the time that is convenient for you. The main dining rooms, The Aqua and The Venetian, are the largest restaurants on the Norwegian Dawn. You can almost always show up without a reservation and be seated right away.

The Aqua

The Norwegian Dawn's Aqua main dining room is mid ship on Deck 6. Generally, there's something for just about every appetite. Starters include crab dip, fruit, and soups such as chilled apple bisque and beet soup. Grilled salmon, lean burgers, and fusilli pasta and barbecued pork are among main entrees featured on the lunch menu. For dinner in Norwegian Dawn's Aqua dining room expect beef, fish, poultry, and vegetarian selections. You'll find pies, berries served in Grand Marnier sauce, fruit, and ice cream among your choices. Both main dining rooms have recently received good reviews for food quality, but variety of entrees could be expanded.

The Venetian

Aft on Deck 6, murals of Venice adorn the Norwegian Dawn's Venetian restaurant. For dinner in either main dining room, look for six main entrees which remain constant, and three nightly specials which vary. Greek salads, baked shrimp, and French Onion Soup exemplify starters, and traditional main entree favorites include Grilled New York Strip Steak, baked chicken breast, and roasted salmon. Vegetarian Lasagna and Chicken Piccata with Gnocchi are among entrees for more adventuresome palates. Desserts in the Venetian dining room onboard Norwegian Dawn include sherbet, cheesecake, chocolate mousse, and pies.

Tips for the Aqua dining room on the Norwegian Dawn:

• Breakfast is served from 7:00am to 9:00am, lunch is from noon to 2:30pm, and dinner hours are from 5:30pm to midnight.
• Only one main dining room is open for breakfast and lunch, and you can determine that by checking the Freestyle dining option daily.
• Bare feet, jeans, shorts, tank tops, and swim wear are not permitted. As a rule, shorts and jeans are not permitted after 6:00pm.
• For gentlemen, smart casual such as slacks and polo style shirts are more appropriate at dinner time.
• Meals are no cost, but special beverages, wines, beer, and soft drinks may be purchased via current bar menu.
• When ordering steaks and other meats, specify your grilling preference.

Tips for the Venetian Dining Room on the Norwegian Dawn:

• Breakfast is served from 7:00am to 9:00am, lunch is from noon to 2:30pm, and dinner hours are from 5:30pm to midnight. Only one main dining room is open for breakfast and lunch, and you can determine that by checking the Freestyle dining option daily.
• Bare feet, jeans, shorts, tank tops, and swim wear are not permitted. As a rule, shorts and jeans are not permitted after 6:00pm. For gentlemen, smart casual such as slacks and polo style shirts are more appropriate at dinner time.
• Meals are no cost, but special beverages, wines, beer, and soft drinks may be purchased via current bar menu.
• When ordering steaks and other meats, specify your grilling preference.

Guest Reviews of the Norwegian Dawn's Main Dining Rooms

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NCL Freestyle Dining on the Norwegian Dawn

Throughout your Norwegian Dawn cruise, you'll be able to savor cuisine as you wish on your time! From 5:45pm to midnight, 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 NCL Freestyle Dining for additional information.