Norwegian Dawn

The Venetian Dining Room (aft of deck 6 and seating 447 guests) is one of the ship's two main dining rooms serving a multi-course menu of freshly prepared cuisine. It is open for Breakfast (7.30am to 9.30am) Lunch (12 to 1.30pm) and Dinner (5pm to 9.30pm).

All dining on Norwegian Cruise Lines are freestyle (no fixed times or pre-assigned seating).

Breakfast offerings include eggs cooked to order, omelettes, pancakes, waffles, French toast, cereals, yogurts, fresh fruit, sausages and bacon.

The Lunch Time menu provides guests with a three course menu comprising of Appetizers, Soups and Salads, Entrees and Desserts with dishes such as Goat’s Cheese and Pancetta Quiche or Split Pea Soup to start, BBQ Pork Ribs, Pasta or Sandwiches for mains and Warm Peach and Blueberry Cobbler or Ice Cream for dessert.

The menu for dinner offers a choice of two options, one being Classic Selections which are served everyday such as Mexican Mushroom and Cheese Tortilla Crisp, Garden Fresh Salad or Onion Soup for starters, mains of Grilled New York Strip Steak, Braised Lamb Shank and Penne Pasta and desserts ranging from Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake to Cheesecake or Bread and Butter Pudding.

The second option on the menu is the chef’s signature specialities which change daily with dishes such as Prosciutto with Melon and Figs or Black Bean Soup, Grilled Sirloin Steak or Poached Cod and Lemon and Ginger Custard or Carrot Cake to finish.

Aqua is the ship's second main dining room open for dinner only from 5.30pm to 10pm and seating 314 guests.

Located midship on deck 6, it offers the same menu as Venetian with dishes such as Broccoli Soup, Sea Scallops or Greek Salad for starters, Baked Chicken Breast or grilled New York Strip Steak for mains and Carrot Cake or Cheesecake for dessert. The Daily menu includes a selection of healthy light choices.

Le Bistro, located on deck 6, is the ship's additional charge reservation only French dining option with paintings adorning the walls and serving both modern classical and contemporary French fare.

Open from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, a cover charge of $20 per person applies to this 86 seater restaurant (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kid’s speciality menu). Reservations can be made either at the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Grand Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.

Menu examples are as follows:

Appetisers, Soups and Salads: Grilled Asparagus, Escargots in Garlic Herb Butter, Cream of Four Mushroom Soup

Meats & Seafood: Salmon Fillet, Grilled Swordfish, Coq au Vin, Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Desserts: Profiteroles, Crème Brûlée, Ice Cream, Crepes Suzette.

Bistro Specials are also available for an additional $10 per person charge as follows:
Fruits de Mer, 32oz Premium Golden Angus Rib Eye Steak and Butter Roasted Lobster Tail.

Pizza 24/7 is the ship's 24-hour pizza delivery service delivering homemade 16" stone baked pizza direct to guests table, stateroom or favourite lounge or bar. A $5 delivery charge is applicable.

Guests can choose from Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato, Pepperoni or Vegetarian with roasted peppers, mushrooms and red onions.

La Cucina is a traditional Italian restaurant serving pasta with a choice of seven different sauces, fresh crispy salads, pizza, Italian desserts, a fine wine list and espresso, cappuccino, latte or mocha drinks to round off the meal. (Coffee is additional charge from $1.50 for a small espresso to $2.75 for mocha).

The restaurant seats 140 guests within its casual atmosphere and opens from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, with reservations recommended and a cover charge of $15 per guest (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kid’s speciality menu). Reservations can be made either at the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Grand Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.

Le Cucina can be found midship of deck 6 and examples of dishes on the menu are as follows:

Appetisers of fried calamari and Carpaccio of beef tenderloin

Mains of pizza, pasta, risotto, seared salmon or rib eye steak

Desserts including tiramisu and ricotta cheesecake.

Bamboo, offering a taste of Asia, is Norwegian Dawn’s Pan Asian restaurant serving Japanese, Thai and Chinese cuisine. Located on deck 7, midship, Bamboo can accommodate 98 guests and with a cover charge of $15 per person (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kids speciality menu), opens for dinner from 5.30pm to 10.30pm with reservations recommended. Reservations can be made either at the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Grand Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.

Examples of dishes served are as follows:

Appetisers: Vegetable Dumplings, Crispy Crab Wontons, Barbecue Pork Spare Ribs.

Soups and Salads: Hot and Sour Soup, Shrimp Salad

Noodles and Rice: Singapore Noodles and Cantonese Vegetable Chow Fun

Entrees: Spicy Fish, Cantonese Scallops, Sweet and Sour Pork, Kung Pao Chicken and Szechuan Stir-Fried Lobster Tail (this option costs a further $10 on top of the cover charge).

Desserts: Oriental Crème Brûlée, Five Spice Chocolate Cake, Warm Banana Pancakes.

Teppanyaki on deck 7 midship within Bamboo, has seating’s at 5.30pm, 7.15pm and 9pm and invites guests to sit around the central cooking area for an Asian dining experience where they watch the chefs show off their skills slicing and dicing whilst preparing meat, poultry, fish and vegetables on an iron “Teppan” griddle.

The menu starts with Miso soup and Seaweed Salad with Ginger Dressing before guests select from either classics such as Chicken Yakiudon, Filet Mignon or Vegetable, or combinations such as Samurai and Shinto. Garlic fried rice and Teppanyaki vegetables accompany these dishes followed by dessert of either Green Tea Cake with Cashew Nut Brittle or Fresh Fruit Sashimi.

The cost to dine here is $25 per head (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kids speciality menu) and reservations are recommended and can be made 24 hours prior to dining at the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Grand Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.

The Moderno Churrascaria, located midship on deck 8 of the ship, serves succulent skewers of barbecued meats which are carved tableside. Guests control how much they want with their green and red card, green means the carving continues and red is shown to indicate when guests are full.

Moderno serves signature cuts of beef, lamb, pork and chicken along with rice, black beans, mashed potatoes and sweet fried bananas on the side, a selection of salads, Brazilian cheese bread and desserts including coconut flan, papaya crème and mango rice pudding.

With seating for 118 guests and a cover charge of $20 per person (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kids speciality menu), the venue opens for dinner only from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, with reservations recommended via the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Grand Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.

Cagney’s is the ship's upscale traditional steakhouse with a 1930’s style theme, seating 136 diners and located midship on deck 13 with a cover charge of $30 per person (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kids speciality menu).

Open for dinner only from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, Cagney’s is a reservation only restaurant. Reservations can be made either at the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Grand Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.

Cagney’s menu selections begin with starters such as shrimp cocktail or oysters, soups and salads including lobster bisque and Caesar salad, mains of 10oz New York Strip steaks, Salmon Oscar or vegetarian saffron casserole amongst other dishes with the option of 6oz lobster tails (surcharge of $8 each), sides ranging from baked potatoes to steamed asparagus and fries with white truffle oil and parmesan cheese and desserts including raspberry crème brûlée and warm espresso chocolate brownies served with macadamia ice cream.

Additionally Cagney’s opens for suite guests for breakfast, serving the likes of fresh fruit juices, waffles with fresh berries, buttermilk hot cakes, smoked salmon frittata, steak and eggs, Danish pastries and muffins, and also lunch.

The Sushi Bar, located within Bamboo on deck 7 and open from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, serves Japanese sushi and sashimi expertly prepared as you watch.

With an à la carte charge, prices range from $2.25 to $2.75 for two pieces of sushi, $3 to $4.50 for four pieces of sashimi, and between $3.00 and $4.50 for rolls.

Alternatively guests can opt for a sushi and sashimi combo. The Diamond selection costs $12 for a tuna sashimi, rainbow roll, prawn sashimi and California roll whilst the Ruby package (also $12) comprises of big eye tuna sashimi, octopus sushi, eel, avocado and cucumber roll and a barbequed eel, yellowtail and avocado roll.

Starters including Miso soup ($1.50) and Sesame Seaweed Salad ($2.75) are also available along with desserts such as Green Tea Cake for $2.25.

Reservations are recommended and can be made 24 hours prior to dining at the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Grand Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.

The Bimini Grill and Bar, located forward of deck 14 poolside at the Oasis Pool, with seating for 135 guests, is a colourful Key West-Style beach bar serving drinks and snacks such as burgers, grilled chicken, hot dogs and fries.

It opens from 2pm to 6pm (subject to weather conditions).

Sprinkles, located by Topsiders Bar on deck 12 by the pool, opens from 12pm to 5pm serving ice cream flavours ranging from vanilla and chocolate to coffee and raspberry sherbet.

The Blue Lagoon Restaurant, located on deck 8 midship, with seating for 86 guests, is Norwegian Dawn’s 24-Hour Food Court and is the ideal place to grab a quick snack from within the family friendly atmosphere.

The restaurants serves an Early Risers Breakfast between 5.30am and 7.00am, followed by either an Express Breakfast of fruit juice, yogurt, scrambled eggs with bacon, pastries, coffee or tea, or buffet style breakfast offering fruit juices, muffins, pastries, omelettes, full English and French toast between 7.00am and 11.30am.

For the remainder of the day options range from burgers, fish and chips, salads, fries and buffalo chicken wings to tomato soup, beef burgers and New York Cheesecake.

Complimentary room service is available throughout the day and night although between midnight and 5am a delivery charge of $3.95 applies (guests ordering only pizza or beverages won’t be charged as they are charged for their order instead).

Breakfast is served from 6.30am to 10am via the Room Service Breakfast Order Form, whilst items such as Chicken Soup, Greek Salad, Sandwiches, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Omelettes, Cheesecake and Fruit Plates can be ordered 24 hours a day.

Children’s selections are also available such as Chicken Fingers, Macaroni Cheese and Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches (all served with carrot sticks and potato chips), Cookies, Brownies and Ice Cream.

The Chef's Table dining experience features a nine-course, upscale menu consisting of unique and contemporary creations using the highest quality ingredients and sophisticated cooking techniques. Each course is accompanied by wines that are specially paired by a Master Sommelier.

The two-and-a-half hour experience starts with a reception where guests enjoy a glass of champagne with the ship's Executive Chef, Food and Beverage Director, Restaurant Manager, Assistant Maître d' and Head Wine Steward. Guests are then invited to take a group photo before sitting down to begin their meal in an intimate restaurant setting. The Executive Chef describes the first two courses: an Amuse Bouche
‘Molecular Gastronome' consisting of Spherical Mango, Vodka & Jalapeno Ravioli and an Orange-Wasabi Glazed Ahi Tuna Tartar with freshly-baked Sesame Crisp.

Courses one and two are accompanied by the Master Sommelier's paired wine selection. Asparagus Cream is served for course three, followed by the fourth course, a Short Crust Tartlet and Grapefruit and Moscato Granite is served as course number five. As the Executive Chef describes the ingredients and technique used to create the courses, the second wine selection is served and guests are invited to ask questions about the dishes.

The sixth course comprises of a Plantain- Crusted, Pan Seared Sea Bass accompanied by Mango, Papaya & Avocado Salsa and Lobster Veloute and a Milk-Fed Veal Chop with Anna Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach and Truffle Veal Jus is served for course number seven. A cheese platter filled with an assortment of gourmet cheeses is served as course eight and course nine, dessert, offers a choice of either a Yogurt-Mousse Dome with Lychee Raspberry Crème, Hazel Sablee and Lime Vanilla Reduction; or a Chocolate Log with 'Spiced' Dark Rum, Infused Banana and Cocoa Mousse.

This dining experience has a cover charge of $89 per person, including gratuities, a behind-the-scenes galley tour, one group photo and an individual photo with the Executive Chef. The Chef's Table is limited to 12 guests per experience and is offered once per cruise.

Once per cruise, Norwegian Dawn holds a “Presumed Murdered Lunch” for 86 guests at a charge of $20 per person (reservations required). Held in the Grand Atrium (midship, deck 7) from 11.15am to 11.45pm entertainment is provided by “The Second City” cast who teamed up with crime novelist Scott Turow to create a hilarious who-done-it murder mystery where guests try and find the killer whilst enjoying a set three course lunch (usually a salad to start, chicken main course and a dessert).

The Garden Cafe (seating 434 guests) on deck 12 midship, is the ship's buffet restaurant offering a family-friendly menu.

It opens for early risers breakfast from 5.30am to 6.30am followed by the choice of either an Express Breakfast of fruit juice, yogurt, scrambled eggs with bacon, pastries, coffee or tea or a buffet breakfast, from 7am to 11.30am, with options including items such as fruit juice, fresh fruit, muffins and pastries, cereals, eggs fried, boiled, scrambled or poached, omelettes with a selection of fillings, pancakes, waffles, bacon, baked beans, sausages, cold cuts, pancakes, coffee, tea and hot chocolate.

A lunch buffet is served from 11.30am to 3pm, dinner buffet from 5pm to 9.30pm and late night snacks between 9.30pm and 11pm.

Lunch and dinner options are similar with a range of salads, pasta, pizza, Indian dishes, Chinese dishes, vegetarian options, cold cuts, meat, vegetables and sandwiches with a few extra hot options for dinner such as additional pasta dishes, carvery and potato gratin.

The cafe also features the Kid’s Cafe in one corner with special chairs and tables at children’s height and their own menu selections.

Special themed buffets are held in the Garden Cafe such as Norwegian’s Chocolate Buffet.

Norwegian Cruise Line has recently introduced a new Specialty Dining Package called "Signature Trio," that enables guests to pre-purchase three specialty restaurants: The Steakhouse, French Bistro and Italian restaurant, prior to sailing at a special rate of $57 per person (saving $8 per person).