Carnival Vista Welcome to my Carnival Vista Restaurants and Dining Food guide. This post will share information & tips about the many places to eat on the Carnival Vista and includes links to menus or further information, where possible. Carnival Vista has many complimentary/free places to eat onboard and some that cost extra so I have tried to note what is free versus extra throughout the post.
Venues, menus, and pricing may be subject to availability and could change at any time!
Venues, menus, and pricing may be subject to availability and could change at any time!
1. Lido Marketplace
The Carnival Vista's Lido Marketplace is a complimentary buffet that has breakfast, lunch, and dinner options depending on the time of day. On Carnival Vista the Lido Marketplace is located on Deck 10 aft.
2. Guy's Burger Joint
Guy's Burger Joint is Carnival's popular burger spot that is inspired by Guy Fieri. On the Carnival Vista guests can select from the standard Guy's Burger Joint Menu: Straight Up, Plain Jane, The Ringer, Chilimus Maximus, and Pig Patty. A Guy's Burger is not complete without Carnival's hand cut fries that are seasoned with Guy's Signature seasoning. The Guy's Burger Joint on the Carnival Vista is complimentary.
Location: Deck 10 near the Beach Pool & Lido Marketplace
Click Here For Guy's Burger Joint Menus & Additional Info
3. Blue Iguana Cantina
Carnival's Blue Iguana Cantina is a complimentary breakfast and lunch venue. No matter the meal, when the Blue Iguana Cantina is open there is a salsa bar available with a variety of freshly made salsas & toppings!
Click Here For Blue Iguana Cantina Menus & Additional Info
4. Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse is Carnival Vista's onboard steakhouse. This venue accepts reservations and there is a fee for dining in the Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse. Some of the typical steakhouse options include items such as USDA Prime New York Strip Loin Steak, USDA Prime Cowboy Steak, Australian Wagyu, Spice Rubbed USDA Ribeye, Broiled Filet Minion, Surf & Turf, Grilled Lamb Chops, Farm Chicken, Grilled Lamb Chops, Colossal Shrimp, and Dover Sole. Outside seating is available on the Lanai at Carnival Vista's Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse.
Reservations can be made pre-cruise on Carnival's website through your Booking Manager or you can make them onboard.
Location: Deck 5 Mid-Ship Across From Bonsai Sushi
Steakhouse
The Carnival Vista's Lido Marketplace is a complimentary buffet that has breakfast, lunch, and dinner options depending on the time of day. On Carnival Vista the Lido Marketplace is located on Deck 10 aft.
- Breakfast: Exact food varies by the day. Breakfast usually includes a Continental Breakfast buffet station with fruit & pastries. A general breakfast buffet station includes rotating foods including, but not limited to, potatoes, bacon, ham, beans, french toast, pancakes, waffles, bagels, yogurt, scrambled eggs, and more.
- Lunch: A lunch buffet is available daily with rotating selections of food. Carnival Vista's Lido Marketplace has a dessert station, salad bar, and several buffet lines that serve rotating food each day.
- Dinner: At dinner, the Carnival Vista's Lido Marketplace place serves a complimentary casual buffet dining experience. Carnival changes the options nightly, but their website says a sample of options include a variety of pastas, steaks, prime rib, grilled chicken, specialty salad, desserts, and daily Chef's special.
- Beverages: The Carnival Vista's Lido Marketplace serves coffee, hot tea, lemonade and unsweet tea 24 hours a day. These are complimentary. Juice is also available during breakfast hours and typically includes orange juice, apple juice, and guava juice.
- Swirls: Carnival Vista has self-service ice cream & frozen yogurt machines available from 9am until 11pm.
2. Guy's Burger Joint
Guy's Burger Joint is Carnival's popular burger spot that is inspired by Guy Fieri. On the Carnival Vista guests can select from the standard Guy's Burger Joint Menu: Straight Up, Plain Jane, The Ringer, Chilimus Maximus, and Pig Patty. A Guy's Burger is not complete without Carnival's hand cut fries that are seasoned with Guy's Signature seasoning. The Guy's Burger Joint on the Carnival Vista is complimentary.
Location: Deck 10 near the Beach Pool & Lido Marketplace
Click Here For Guy's Burger Joint Menus & Additional Info
3. Blue Iguana Cantina
Carnival's Blue Iguana Cantina is a complimentary breakfast and lunch venue. No matter the meal, when the Blue Iguana Cantina is open there is a salsa bar available with a variety of freshly made salsas & toppings!
- Breakfast: Guests can get breakfast burritos or arepas and huevos rancheros.
- Lunch: Guests can do a build your own burrito or get a taco from the taco line! The taco meat options usually include pork, chicken, or fish.
Click Here For Blue Iguana Cantina Menus & Additional Info
4. Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse is Carnival Vista's onboard steakhouse. This venue accepts reservations and there is a fee for dining in the Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse. Some of the typical steakhouse options include items such as USDA Prime New York Strip Loin Steak, USDA Prime Cowboy Steak, Australian Wagyu, Spice Rubbed USDA Ribeye, Broiled Filet Minion, Surf & Turf, Grilled Lamb Chops, Farm Chicken, Grilled Lamb Chops, Colossal Shrimp, and Dover Sole. Outside seating is available on the Lanai at Carnival Vista's Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse.
Reservations can be made pre-cruise on Carnival's website through your Booking Manager or you can make them onboard.
Location: Deck 5 Mid-Ship Across From Bonsai Sushi
Steakhouse
5. Horizons and Reflections Restaurants
The Horizons and Reflections Restaurants are the Carnival Vista's main dining rooms and are complimentary (there are options at each meal that cost extra, but those are noted on the menus onboard). The Horizons Restaurant is located on Decks 3 and 4 at the aft of the ship. The Reflections Restaurant is located mid-ship on Deck 3 and is only one deck.
6. Carnival Vista's Deli
The Carnival Vista's Deli serves sandwiches and hot dogs. This venue is complimentary and is typically open for lunch and dinner. Carnival advertises this venue closes at 11pm. Choices include Buffalo Chicken, Meatball, Grilled Ham & Cheese, Reuben, Cuban Mixto, Steak & Cheese, Hot Dog, Veggie Burger, Tomato & Mozzarella, Classic Chicken Salad, Tuna, BLT, Turkey & Swiss, and Southwest Chicken Wrap.
Location: Deck 10 within the Lido Marketplace (near the aft)
7. Pizzeria Del Capitano
The Carnival Vista's Pizzeria Del Capitano is the onboard pizzeria that serves guests complimentary thin sliced pizza. Typical pizza flavors include Margherita, Pepperoni, Quattro Formaggi, Funghi, Prosciutto. Typically, Pizzeria Del Capitano is open for lunch dinner, and into the very late night/early morning. Exact closing time may vary so check the Carnival Hub App or your FunTimes.
If you don't want to wait in line for pizza at the Pizzeria on Carnival Vista you can typically buy pizza through the Carnival Hub App and have it delivered to you.
Click Here For Some Additional Pizza Information
Location: Deck 10 Aft Near The Tides Pool
The Horizons and Reflections Restaurants are the Carnival Vista's main dining rooms and are complimentary (there are options at each meal that cost extra, but those are noted on the menus onboard). The Horizons Restaurant is located on Decks 3 and 4 at the aft of the ship. The Reflections Restaurant is located mid-ship on Deck 3 and is only one deck.
- Breakfast: The Horizons Restaurant is usually open for breakfast on port days. For more information about breakfast please click here for my post.
- Sea Day Brunch: The Horizons Restaurant is usually open for sea-day brunch on sea days. For more information about Sea Day Brunch please click here for my post.
- Dinner: Guests may be assigned to YourTime Dining, Early Seating, or Late Seating. The exact seating will determine which dining room a guest is assigned. Typically guests assigned to Your-Time Dining will check-in via the Carnival Hub App and be assigned to a table on deck 3 or 4 of the Horizons Restaurant. Guests with early or late seating are usually assigned to a table in the Reflection Restaurant. Dinner menus will vary by night of the cruise.
Click Here For Sample Menus - Tea Time: On sea days the Carnival Vista hosts tea time in the Horizons Restaurant. Check your FunTimes or Carnival Hub App for the exact time & location. This event is mostly complimentary, but there are some tea selections available at an additional charge. Click Here For Additional Tea Time Information
6. Carnival Vista's Deli
The Carnival Vista's Deli serves sandwiches and hot dogs. This venue is complimentary and is typically open for lunch and dinner. Carnival advertises this venue closes at 11pm. Choices include Buffalo Chicken, Meatball, Grilled Ham & Cheese, Reuben, Cuban Mixto, Steak & Cheese, Hot Dog, Veggie Burger, Tomato & Mozzarella, Classic Chicken Salad, Tuna, BLT, Turkey & Swiss, and Southwest Chicken Wrap.
Location: Deck 10 within the Lido Marketplace (near the aft)
7. Pizzeria Del Capitano
The Carnival Vista's Pizzeria Del Capitano is the onboard pizzeria that serves guests complimentary thin sliced pizza. Typical pizza flavors include Margherita, Pepperoni, Quattro Formaggi, Funghi, Prosciutto. Typically, Pizzeria Del Capitano is open for lunch dinner, and into the very late night/early morning. Exact closing time may vary so check the Carnival Hub App or your FunTimes.
If you don't want to wait in line for pizza at the Pizzeria on Carnival Vista you can typically buy pizza through the Carnival Hub App and have it delivered to you.
Click Here For Some Additional Pizza Information
Location: Deck 10 Aft Near The Tides Pool
8. Cucina Del Capitano
On the Carnival Vista, Cucina Del Capitano is an Italian restaurant that serves a variety of Italian dishes. This venue costs extra for dinner and guests can make a reservation pre-cruise to eat at Cucina Del Capitano. Meal includes a starter, entree, dessert, and waitstaff gratuity.
At lunch, the Cucina Del Capitano is a Pasta Bar and guests can get complimentary custom pasta bowls.
Location: Deck 11 Aft
9. Bonsai Sushi
Bonsai Sushi is the Carnival Vista's onboard sushi restaurant. This venue serves a variety of sushi dishes at ala carte pricing. On sea days this venue is usually open at lunch & dinner and there is a fee per dish or item ordered.
Location: Deck 5 Mid-Ship Across From Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
10. JiJi Asian Kitchen
Carnival's JiJi Asian Kitchen on the Carnival Vista serves a variety of Asian dishes including soups, rice and noodle dishes, seafood dishes, and more. This venue comes at an extra charge and you should make a reservation to dine here. Reservations aren't required, but if you want to dine at a certain day or time making a reservation would be a good idea.
Location: Deck 11 Aft
On the Carnival Vista, Cucina Del Capitano is an Italian restaurant that serves a variety of Italian dishes. This venue costs extra for dinner and guests can make a reservation pre-cruise to eat at Cucina Del Capitano. Meal includes a starter, entree, dessert, and waitstaff gratuity.
At lunch, the Cucina Del Capitano is a Pasta Bar and guests can get complimentary custom pasta bowls.
Location: Deck 11 Aft
9. Bonsai Sushi
Bonsai Sushi is the Carnival Vista's onboard sushi restaurant. This venue serves a variety of sushi dishes at ala carte pricing. On sea days this venue is usually open at lunch & dinner and there is a fee per dish or item ordered.
Location: Deck 5 Mid-Ship Across From Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
10. JiJi Asian Kitchen
Carnival's JiJi Asian Kitchen on the Carnival Vista serves a variety of Asian dishes including soups, rice and noodle dishes, seafood dishes, and more. This venue comes at an extra charge and you should make a reservation to dine here. Reservations aren't required, but if you want to dine at a certain day or time making a reservation would be a good idea.
Location: Deck 11 Aft
11. Seafood Shack
The Seafood Shack on the Carnival Vista is a New England inspired seafood restaurant. Guests can purchase seafood by the plate or bucket, depending on the menu available. Some seafood is steamed while others are fried. A soup of the day is also usually available. Prices are ala carte and posted on the onboard menu.
Location: Deck 10 Near the Tides Pool
12. Fresh Creations
Fresh Creations is a complimentary eatery that is part of Carnival Vista's Serenity Adults Only Retreat. Fresh Creations serves a variety of salads as well as a "build your way" option.
Location: The Serenity Adults Only Retreat on the Carnival Vista is located on Deck 15 FWD.
13. Room Service
Room Service on the Carnival Vista is another way to get food. At breakfast there are some complimentary room service options available, but non-breakfast hours will involve a charge per dish.
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The Seafood Shack on the Carnival Vista is a New England inspired seafood restaurant. Guests can purchase seafood by the plate or bucket, depending on the menu available. Some seafood is steamed while others are fried. A soup of the day is also usually available. Prices are ala carte and posted on the onboard menu.
Location: Deck 10 Near the Tides Pool
12. Fresh Creations
Fresh Creations is a complimentary eatery that is part of Carnival Vista's Serenity Adults Only Retreat. Fresh Creations serves a variety of salads as well as a "build your way" option.
Location: The Serenity Adults Only Retreat on the Carnival Vista is located on Deck 15 FWD.
13. Room Service
Room Service on the Carnival Vista is another way to get food. At breakfast there are some complimentary room service options available, but non-breakfast hours will involve a charge per dish.
Click Here For More Room Service Information
14. Family Harbor Lounge (Restricted Access)
The Family Harbor Lounge on the Carnival Vista is for guests that purchased a Family Harbor stateroom. This lounge usually offers complimentary continental breakfast, afternoon snack selections, evening cookies, and Swirls soft serve ice cream & frozen yogurt. Access to this lounge is supposed to only be for Family Harbor stateroom guests!
Location: Deck 2 Mid-Ship
The Family Harbor Lounge on the Carnival Vista is for guests that purchased a Family Harbor stateroom. This lounge usually offers complimentary continental breakfast, afternoon snack selections, evening cookies, and Swirls soft serve ice cream & frozen yogurt. Access to this lounge is supposed to only be for Family Harbor stateroom guests!
Location: Deck 2 Mid-Ship
15. Guy's Pig & Anchor BBQ
Guy's Pig & Anchor on the Carnival Vista is a complimentary venue that usually serves a BBQ lunch on the first day of the cruise and sea days. BBQ choices include pork butt, Blue Ribbon Chicken, Smoked Beef, Smoked Andouille Sausage, Mac Daddy Mac N Cheese, Scratch Made Slaw, Old Skool Potato Salad, Collard Greens, and Molasses Baked Beans.
Location: Deck 5 On The Outside Lanai
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Guy's Pig & Anchor on the Carnival Vista is a complimentary venue that usually serves a BBQ lunch on the first day of the cruise and sea days. BBQ choices include pork butt, Blue Ribbon Chicken, Smoked Beef, Smoked Andouille Sausage, Mac Daddy Mac N Cheese, Scratch Made Slaw, Old Skool Potato Salad, Collard Greens, and Molasses Baked Beans.
Location: Deck 5 On The Outside Lanai
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If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions please do not use this post to make any decisions about whether this food is suitable for your consumption, because this information may not include all ingredients or facts related to the food dish. Consult Carnival to discuss ingredients and to make sure the food item is able to be consumed by you.
Food items, menus, and the way a dish is prepared can vary greatly depending on the particular cruise, chef, and other factors.
Food items, menus, and the way a dish is prepared can vary greatly depending on the particular cruise, chef, and other factors.