Icon of the Seas restaurants number about 23 dining venues, according to Royal Caribbean: 13 complimentary spots (two of them reserved for suite guests) and 10 specialty or à la carte venues that cost extra. Included choices run from the three-level Main Dining Room and Windjammer buffet to the AquaDome Market food hall, while paid options include Chops Grille, Giovanni’s, Hooked Seafood, Izumi and the eight-course Empire Supper Club.
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This guide covers every restaurant on board, where it sits on the ship, what it serves, approximate specialty prices as of 2026, and whether the Unlimited Dining Package is worth buying. If you only want to know what is included in your fare, our separate list of free places to eat on Icon of the Seas goes venue by venue with hours, menu highlights and the small charges to watch for.
Icon of the Seas restaurants at a glance
Icon is split into eight “neighborhoods”, and most of the food is grouped by area. The table lists every restaurant Royal Caribbean currently shows for the ship. Bars that serve snacks are left out unless they work as a proper food venue.
| Restaurant | Neighborhood / deck | Cuisine | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Dining Room | Decks 3-5 | Rotating international menu | Included |
| Windjammer Marketplace | Deck 15 | Buffet | Included |
| AquaDome Market | AquaDome, Deck 15 | Food hall (five stalls) | Included |
| Pearl Café | Royal Promenade | Sandwiches, pastries, coffee (24 hours) | Included (specialty coffee extra) |
| Sorrento’s | Royal Promenade, Deck 5 | Pizza by the slice | Included |
| Park Café | Central Park, Deck 8 | Deli, salads, breakfast | Included |
| El Loco Fresh | Chill Island, Deck 15 | Mexican | Included |
| Surfside Eatery | Surfside, Deck 7 | Family buffet | Included |
| Surfside Bites | Surfside, Deck 7 | Grab-and-go snacks | Included |
| Basecamp | Thrill Island, Deck 16 | Casual bites | Included (some items extra) |
| Sprinkles | Decks 15 and 7 | Soft-serve ice cream | Included |
| Coastal Kitchen | Suite Neighborhood | Sit-down, international | Suite guests only |
| The Grove | Suite Neighborhood sun deck | Light Mediterranean-style meals | Suite guests only |
| Chops Grille | Central Park, Deck 8 | Steakhouse | Extra |
| Izumi Hibachi & Sushi | Central Park, Deck 8 | Japanese, teppanyaki | Extra |
| Izumi in the Park | Central Park, Deck 8 | Sushi and snacks window | À la carte |
| Empire Supper Club | Central Park | Eight-course American | Extra |
| Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar | Royal Promenade | Italian | Extra |
| Hooked Seafood | AquaDome, Deck 15 | New England seafood | Extra |
| Celebration Table | Inside Hooked, Deck 15 | Private group dining | Extra |
| Pier 7 | Surfside, Deck 7 | All-day brunch | Extra (kids menu included) |
| Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade | Royal Promenade area | Pub food | À la carte |
| Desserted | Thrill Island | Milkshakes and desserts | À la carte |
Deck numbers can shift slightly between deck plan versions, so check the Royal Caribbean app once you are on board.
Complimentary restaurants on Icon of the Seas
You could eat very well for a week without paying a cent more. The big three are the Main Dining Room (breakfast, lunch and a multi-course dinner with a menu that changes nightly), the Windjammer Marketplace buffet on Deck 15, and the AquaDome Market, Royal Caribbean’s first food hall. The Market has five counters: Feta Mediterranean, Creme de la Crepe, GNGR (Asian-inspired bowls), Mac’s (mac and cheese) and Toast and Garden (sandwiches and salads).
Smaller included spots fill the gaps: Pearl Café for 24-hour snacks, Sorrento’s for late-night pizza, Park Café for deli sandwiches in Central Park, El Loco Fresh near the pools, Surfside Eatery and Surfside Bites for families, Basecamp for snacks between waterslides and Sprinkles for soft serve. Suite guests also get Coastal Kitchen and The Grove.
We have kept this section short on purpose. For opening times, menu highlights and the extras that can catch you out (premium Main Dining Room dishes, specialty coffees, some Basecamp items), see the dedicated guide linked above.
Icon of the Seas specialty restaurants and prices
Specialty restaurant prices are set per person and Royal Caribbean adjusts them from time to time. The figures below are approximate onboard prices as of 2026, drawn from Royal Caribbean Blog’s fleetwide price tracking (updated January 2026). Booking before you sail is usually around 10% cheaper, and sometimes much more during sales.
| Specialty restaurant | Approx. lunch | Approx. dinner |
|---|---|---|
| Chops Grille | $29.99 | $69.99 |
| Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen | $24.99 | $54.99 |
| Hooked Seafood | $24.99 | $64.99 |
| Izumi Hibachi | $39.99 | $64.99 (kids about $54.99) |
| Izumi Sushi set menu | $39.99 | $39.99 |
| Pier 7 | $14.99 (brunch) | $24.99 |
| Empire Supper Club | Not served | About $200 |
Prices generally exclude the automatic service charge (around 18-20%) that Royal Caribbean adds to specialty dining, so budget a little more than the headline figure.
Empire Supper Club
This is Icon’s showpiece: an eight-course dinner with paired cocktails and live music in a 1920s New York setting. It seats a small number of guests in two seatings a night, so it sells out early on many sailings. At roughly $200 per person it is one of the priciest meals you can book anywhere in the Royal Caribbean fleet.
Chops Grille, Giovanni’s and Hooked
Chops is the classic steakhouse, with premium “Iconic Cuts” and lobster carrying their own surcharges. Giovanni’s serves family-style Italian with pastas, pizzas and an extensive wine list. Hooked, inside the glass-roofed AquaDome, focuses on New England seafood such as lobster rolls, raw bar items and chowder, and its lunch is a cheaper way to try it.
Izumi, Pier 7 and the à la carte spots
Izumi offers teppanyaki tables and sushi, while Izumi in the Park is a walk-up window selling sushi and gyoza from around $8 to $10. Pier 7 in Surfside is an all-day brunch spot with a cover charge for adults; children under 12 have generally been able to order from the kids menu free, which makes it a good family option. Playmakers (wings, burgers, nachos) and Desserted (milkshakes) charge per item. Celebration Table is a private room inside Hooked for groups of up to around 12 guests, booked as a set menu.
Is the Icon of the Seas dining package worth it?
Royal Caribbean’s Unlimited Dining Package lets you eat at the specialty restaurants as often as you like, including more than one a day. On Icon it covers Chops Grille, Giovanni’s, Hooked, Izumi sushi and Pier 7. Some venues still carry onboard surcharges: about $15 per adult for Izumi Hibachi and about $130 per person for Empire Supper Club, according to Royal Caribbean’s own FAQ. Premium cuts and lobster at Chops also cost extra.
Prices vary by sailing, but Royal Caribbean Blog reported paying about $665 for two guests on a seven-night Icon cruise, or close to $50 per person per night. A quick rule of thumb:
- Worth it if you plan five or more specialty dinners, or regular specialty lunches too.
- Probably not if you only want two or three special meals. Buy those individually during a pre-cruise sale instead.
- Some travelers find nightly specialty dining too heavy, so leave room for the included venues.
Shorter packages (for example, three-night deals) appear on some sailings and can suit a week-long cruise better.
Reservation tips for Icon of the Seas dining
- Book in the Cruise Planner early. Empire Supper Club, Izumi Hibachi and prime-time Chops slots go first.
- Watch for sales. Specialty dining is regularly discounted before sailing, so check the app every few weeks.
- Use sea days and port days wisely. Specialty restaurants are quietest on port days, when many guests eat ashore or at the buffet.
- Choose your Main Dining Room plan. My Time Dining gives flexibility; traditional set times guarantee the same table and waiters.
- Consider lunch. Hooked, Chops and Giovanni’s lunches cost less than half of dinner.
- Flag dietary needs before you sail. Adding allergies to your reservation helps the galley prepare, and staff in the main venues can advise on safe choices.
Comparing ships? Our breakdown of Icon class vs Oasis class shows how Icon’s restaurant line-up differs from older giants, and our roundup of cruise lines with the best food puts Royal Caribbean in context.
Our verdict on the best restaurants
For value, the AquaDome Market is the standout included venue thanks to its variety and short queues outside peak lunch. For a splurge, Empire Supper Club is the unique experience, while Hooked and Izumi are the most distinctive of the mid-priced options. Families will get the most from Surfside Eatery and Pier 7. Many cruisers mix two or three specialty meals with the excellent included options rather than paying for a full package.
To see how Sorrento’s compares with other lines, read our guide to free and paid cruise ship pizza across the major cruise lines.
If you plan to order cocktails or specialty coffee with your meals, our Royal Caribbean drink package guide explains what each package covers and when it pays off.
FAQs
How many restaurants are on Icon of the Seas?
Royal Caribbean lists about 23 dining venues: 13 complimentary (two of them for suite guests only) and 10 specialty or à la carte venues.
Where can I eat for free on Icon of the Seas?
Included options are the Main Dining Room, Windjammer, AquaDome Market, Pearl Café, Sorrento’s, Park Café, El Loco Fresh, Surfside Eatery, Surfside Bites, Basecamp and Sprinkles, plus Coastal Kitchen and The Grove for suite guests.
How much are specialty restaurants on Icon of the Seas?
As of 2026, dinner is roughly $25 to $70 per person at most specialty restaurants, plus a service charge. Empire Supper Club is about $200 per person.
Does the dining package include Empire Supper Club?
Not fully. Package holders pay an onboard surcharge of about $130 per person for Empire Supper Club, and about $15 for Izumi Hibachi.
Do I need reservations for Icon of the Seas restaurants?
Specialty restaurants should be reserved, ideally before sailing. Most included venues are walk-in, and the Main Dining Room accepts reservations for My Time Dining.
