Norwegian Getaway - Dining and Cuisine

The Norwegian Getaway has 28 different dining venues for its 4,000 guests. These diverse options include a wide range of cuisines and ambiance to suit everyone's tastes. Many of the venues will be familiar, like the main restaurants and the large buffet on the pool deck. Others like the Geoffrey Zakarian seafood restaurant and the magic-themed dinner show, are new to cruise travelers.

One feature I really like is the number of restaurants with both indoor and outdoor seating. This option should be very popular on the ship's Caribbean itineraries.

Click on the links below to learn more about some of the Norwegian Getaway dining options.

Complimentary Dining Options for All Guests

• Flamingo Bar & Grill
• Garden Cafe
• O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
• Room Service - Available 24 hours a day, but has a service charge between midnight and 5 am
• Savor Main Restaurant
• Taste Main Restaurant
• The Tropicana Room

Complimentary Dining for Guests Staying in The Haven

• The Haven Lounge
• The...MORE Haven Restaurant

Complimentary Dining for Guests Staying in Studio Cabins

• Studio Lounge

Specialty Dining Options with an Extra Surcharge

• Cafe at the Atrium
• Cagney's Restaurant
• Carlo's Bake Shop - a la carte pastries, cookies, and cakes designed by Master Baker Buddy Valastro, star of "Cake Boss"
• Chef's Table - Nine course wine pairing dinner prepared by the master chef of the Norwegian Getaway
• Dolce Gelato
• Illusionarium
• La Cucina Italian Restaurant
• Le Bistro French Restaurant
• Moderno Churrascaria
• Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian
• Ocean Blue on the Waterfront - this outdoor takeaway venue features a variety of a la carte seafood dishes
• Shanghai's Noodle Bar
• Pizza 24/7 - takeaway pizza delivered to a cabin, dining table, or lounge
• The Raw Bar
• Teppanyaki
• Vibe Beach Club - adult outdoor retreat with full bar and a la carte snacks like fruit skewers
• Wasabi
• Wine Lover's Lunch - musical entertainment event with six flight wine tasting and lunch

The Flamingo Grill is near the pool on deck 16 aft on the Norwegian Getaway and features many Latin comfort food favorites like pulled pork, fried yucca, empanadas, and Cuban coffee.

The Garden Cafe is located aft on deck 15 and is the Norwegian Getaway's action station casual restaurant. This dining venue serves three meals a day and has several cruise favorites like omelets made-to-order, a carving station, an Italian pasta station, grilled specialties, and ethnic and/or international dishes.

O'Sheehan's is open 24 hours a day for those looking for classic American favorites and/or comfort food on the Norwegian Getaway. This grill also is a sports bar, with a giant, two-story video screen, which is terrific for watching sports events or movies. The bar and grill also has pub games like miniature bowling, pool, air hockey, and interactive arcade games.

Savor is one of three main complimentary main dining venues on the Norwegian Getaway, along with Taste and the Tropicana Room. Savor is found in the ship's atrium on deck 6 aft and seats 252 guests. It's across the atrium from Taste and features traditional cruise fare with a contemporary twist.

Taste is located aft on deck 6 and seats 270 guests. It's one of three main traditional restaurants on the Norwegian Getaway, along with Savor and the Tropicana Room.

The Studio Lounge is an exclusive place for solo travelers who are staying in the Studio staterooms. It's perfect for getting together before dinner, and gives singles a great place to meet other solo travelers. The Studio Lounge doesn't serve meals, just light bites.

Do you need your specialty coffee every day? If so, head to the atrium on deck 6 midship and enjoy a la carte-priced premium coffees or teas, along with pastries and cookies.

Cagney's is a traditional steakhouse serving choice cuts of Certified Angus Beef cooked to order, along with chicken and fish. I love the outdoor seating available at this specialty restaurant!

Located on The Waterfront of the Norwegian Getaway, Dolce Gelato is a great place to get a cold gelato on a hot day. After paying for the gelato, guests can stroll along the outdoor deck while enjoying the icy treat.

Illusionarium is an amazing magical show in a fascinating venue on deck 6 forward on the Norwegian Getaway that also includes dinner. The menu on the night I dined there included a starter of Mozzarella cheese, tomato, Mesclun greens, and balsamic vinegarette; main course of coconut shrimp, beef tenderloin, double baked potato, and broccoli; and dessert of a trilogy of delectable sweets. 

However, at this dining venue the show of special effects, magic, and illusions and the unique venue are the stars, not the cuisine.

La Cucina is another of the Norwegian Getaway's dining venues that has both indoor or outdoor seating. The Italian menu and decor celebrates the Tuscan countryside. La Cucina is found on deck 8 midship.

Le Bistro is a Norwegian Cruise Line favorite, and this version is an excellent one. This signature French restaurant serves classic French cuisine and Mediterranean dishes. One interesting twist is Le Bistro's location on deck 6 midship in the 678 Ocean Place social hub of the Norwegian Getaway. I think many guests will enjoy the al fresco seating option, which provides great views of the three-story chandelier, "sidewalk", and constant flow of people.

Moderno is a Brazilian-style steakhouse on deck 8 aft of the Norwegian Getaway. This is another restaurant with both indoor and outdoor dining. The meal starts with a giant salad bar, followed by a selection of grilled and slow-roasted meats served and carved tableside by passadors.

Ocean Blue is the Norwegian Getaway's premium seafood restaurant. The concept was designed by celebrity chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian. The restaurant is located deck 8 midship and is one of the ship's most expensive specialty restaurants ($49 per person in 2014).

Ocean Blue on The Waterfront is a casual seafood take-away restaurant with a nice selection of a la carte dishes.

Do you love dim sum or noodle dishes? If so, head to Shanghai's Noodle Bar on the Norwegian Getaway. Guests sit at the counter, have great views of the open kitchen, and nibble on a la carte Chinese food.

The Raw Bar is appropriately adjacent to Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian on deck 8 midship. What's not to love? Crustaceans and wines by the glass.

Those who love Japanese-style hibachi restaurants will love Teppanyaki on the Norwegian Getaway. It's great fun to sit at the grill and watch the chefs perform. And, the food is great, too.

Japanese cuisine fans will relish sitting at the bar at Wasabi, the sushi bar on the Norwegian Getaway. The bar seats 44 and serves sushi, sashimi, and artfully-prepared rolls.

The 630-seat Tropicana Room is the Norwegian Getaway's largest dining venue. Its retro, glitzy decor includes photos of Miami Beach from the 1950's, a large dance floor, and huge windows overlooking the sea. This supper club also features a great floor show each evening performed by dancers from the "Burn the Floor" show. The menu in the Tropicana Room is similar to those seen in the main dining room of other larger cruise ships, with many selections and a nice variety.