Do you pay for restaurants on Royal Caribbean?

So, you're wondering about food costs on a Royal Caribbean cruise, huh? It's a bit of a mixed bag, honestly. Like, I remember my last cruise – the food in the main dining room was amazing, included in the price, of course. Seriously, the lobster night? Forget about it. I think I dreamt about that bisque for weeks afterward.

Then there's the Windjammer Marketplace – that's the buffet. Again, included! It's great for a casual lunch or a quick bite, although the pizza there is probably my all-time favorite cruise food – no exaggeration!

But then, you get to the specialty restaurants. Those are the ones that'll cost you extra. Think places like Chops Grille – I've heard amazing things, but I've never splurged. It's always seemed a bit pricey for me, you know? Maybe next time though...maybe. Johnny Rockets, the classic diner – that's another one. It’s fun, but it’ll definitely hit your wallet.

And, honestly? Reservations are a must for these fancy places. I learned that the hard way on my first cruise! Showed up expecting to waltz right in, and... nope. Ended up eating at the Windjammer, which was fine, but I still felt a little bummed. So yeah, make those reservations, people. Learn from my mistakes!