Carnival Cruise Line's Main Dining Room dinner menus were rolled out in 2023, but in late 2025 a few updates were made. This post will take a look at the typical 4 day/night cruises' main dining room menu for dinner.
Most items served in the Main Dining Room are complimentary and you can generally have multiple appetizers or desserts if you would like. You can get two main courses complimentary, but any additional courses will cost $5 per main course. Any items that are an additional charge will be reflected on the menu and the charge will be made to your Sail & Sign card onboard spending account.
Last Updated: 12/8/2025
General Reminder Regarding Menus: Please note, menus are subject to change at any time as supplies and staffing can dictate which menu items are able to served. Additionally, please note that the exact presentation & ingredients that come with a certain dish are subject to change. If you have allergies or cannot eat a certain ingredient please consult with Carnival to determine if a dish is suitable for your consumption (it's always better to be safe than sorry so please be careful to avoid a serious allergic reaction or other issue).
Most items served in the Main Dining Room are complimentary and you can generally have multiple appetizers or desserts if you would like. You can get two main courses complimentary, but any additional courses will cost $5 per main course. Any items that are an additional charge will be reflected on the menu and the charge will be made to your Sail & Sign card onboard spending account.
Last Updated: 12/8/2025
General Reminder Regarding Menus: Please note, menus are subject to change at any time as supplies and staffing can dictate which menu items are able to served. Additionally, please note that the exact presentation & ingredients that come with a certain dish are subject to change. If you have allergies or cannot eat a certain ingredient please consult with Carnival to determine if a dish is suitable for your consumption (it's always better to be safe than sorry so please be careful to avoid a serious allergic reaction or other issue).
Day #1 New Menus
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 Butter |  Bread |  Appetizer: Shrimp Cocktail (2 servings) |
 Appetizer: Roasted Tomato Soup |  Main Course: 12 Hour Braised Short Rib |  Main Course: Szechuan Shrimp |
 Main Course: Cornish Game Hen |  Main Course: Cobb Salad |  Main Course: Grilled Chicken Breast |
 Dessert: Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake |  Dessert: Cheesecake |  Dessert:: Naval Orange Cake |
Day #2 American Feast (Formal Night) New Menus
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 Appetizer: Chilled Strawberry & Chia Seed |  Appetizer: Crispy Butter Milk Calamari |  Appetizer: Cream of Mushroom |
 Main Course: Chicken Cordon Bleu |  Main Course: Herb Crusted Salmon |  Main Course: Grilled Jumbo Shrimp & Fish Cake |
 Dessert: Butter Pecan Ice Cream |  Dessert: Banana Split (available daily on the kid's menu) |
 Appetizer: Spinach Salad |  Main Course: Grilled Chicken Breast |  Main Course: Broiled Striploin Steak (with an added baked potato) |
Day #3 New Menus
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 Appetizer: Ceviche Crudo |  Appetizer: Stuffed Mushrooms |  Main Course: Chicken Parmigiana |
 Main Course: Fried Mississippi Catfish |  Main Course: BBQ Pork Spareribs |  Appetizer: Vine Ripened Tomatoes and Chopped Lettuce |
Day #4 New Menus
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Note: The menus were updated in late 2025 and Baked Alaska is removed from several ships' last night menus.
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Note: The menus were updated in late 2025 and Baked Alaska is removed from several ships' last night menus.
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 Penne Mariscos - can be selected as appetizer or main course |  Appetizer: Fried Tomatoes |  Main Course: Grilled Chicken Breast |
 Main Course: Broiled Striploin Steak |  Dessert: Baked Alaska |  Main Course: Enchiladas |
Carnival has new menus for longer cruises that I hope to share here eventually.
Check out my Carnival Cruise Food Unofficial Guide: Click Here To View
Check out my Carnival Cruise Food Unofficial Guide: Click Here To View