Imagine sizzling steaks, spicy stir-fry, and perfect pizza—not to mention hand-rolled sushi, fluffy soufflé, and gourmet gelato. Essentially, just think of your favorite food, and chances are you’ll find it on the revitalized Celebrity Solstice®.
The ship has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment as part of the “Celebrity Renewed” program and now comes with an even more mouthwatering range of dining options. Explore exciting complimentary dining venues, plus innovative specialty dining. Find your new favorite spaces, indoor and out, for every occasion and every time of day.
Here’s everything you need to know about where to eat, drink, and snack on board.
What Are the Different Types of Dining on Celebrity Solstice?
A couple enjoys an intimate fine dining experience inside Blu, the exclusive AquaClass restaurant featured aboard Celebrity Cruises Solstice Series ships.
Celebrity Solstice dining caters to every mood and taste. You’ll find a wide range of venues for complimentary dining, which is included in your cruise fare. In addition, the ship has several tempting specialty restaurants, where you can enjoy next-level fine dining for a little extra.
Two restaurants are associated with the kind of accommodation you choose. Guests in AquaClass® can dine at the clean-cuisine venue Blu, while those who choose The Retreat® have access to fine dining in Luminae.
Or are you a grazer? Several of the ship’s bars and lounges also offer small bites, whether you’re tempted by a warm-from-the-oven pastry mid-morning or a comforting mac ‘n’ cheese as a late-night snack.
A Quick Look at What To Expect
Guests enjoy fine dining over a grilled tomahawk ribeye steak at Fine Cut Steakhouse aboard a Celebrity ship.
Here are just some of the exciting Celebrity Solstice restaurants to look forward to:
- Grand Epernay: Waiter-served meals in the elegant main dining room, included in your cruise fare.
- Oceanview Café: Also included; this is the spot for casual, all-day dining in a marketplace-inspired space featuring global cuisines and everyday favorites.
- Trattoria Rossa: A new and exciting specialty dining venue offering authentic Italian cuisine and glamorous cocktails.
- Fine Cut Steakhouse: Specialty dining for lovers of steak and seafood.
- Sunset Park Café: Al fresco bistro classics and sandwiches, all included.
- Blu: The dedicated restaurant for AquaClass guests seeking gourmet, spa-inspired cuisine.
Knowing What’s Included and What Costs Extra
Which restaurants are included and which cost extra is clearly explained on the Celebrity Cruises website, making your dining experiences easy to plan.
Included dining is covered by your cruise fare; for example, the Grand Epernay main dining room, the Oceanview Café, and the new Sunset Park Café.
Specialty dining, meanwhile, costs a little extra and includes restaurants like the new Trattoria Rossa, Fine Cut Steakhouse, Sushi on Five, and Murano. A couple of venues, including Fine Cut Steakhouse and Sushi on Five, offer à la carte pricing for extra-special items, such as cuts of Celebrity’s signature flavor-packed dry-aged beef.
Two restaurants pair with your accommodation. Choose AquaClass, and you can dine in the health-forward Blu. Guests who have selected The Retreat, meanwhile, can take breakfast, dinner, and on certain days, lunch at the fine-dining Luminae.
The choice of where and how to dine is entirely yours. On Celebrity Solstice, you can eat extremely well without paying a cent extra. Or you can mix it up and try all the different restaurants, in which case, a specialty dining package represents excellent value.
A Venue for Every Time of Day
The elegant, Italian-inspired dining room interior of Trattoria Rossa, a specialty restaurant aboard Celebrity Cruises.
One thing’s for sure: you’ll never go hungry on Celebrity Solstice, with dining venues offering everything from barista-prepared coffee and pastries to breakfast, tempting poolside snacks, al fresco lunches, dreamy sundowners, and dinner, from casual dining to special occasions.
Start the day with avocado toast and fresh-pressed juice at the Spa Café. Then head to Café al Bacio, where the barista will prepare your favorite coffee. Perhaps take lunch overlooking the pool at the Mast Grill, or enjoy the mouthwatering variety at Oceanview Café.
The place to be for sundowners is the Sunset Bar, accompanied by acoustic sounds and the sunset dancing on the waves. Or, if a martini is calling, the buzzing Martini Bar. Then a romantic dinner at Trattoria Rossa, where the burrata salad and crispy sea bass are just two temptations on the menu.
Complimentary Dining
The two-story main dining room, Grand Epernay, features its signature glass wine tower aboard Celebrity Solstice.
From elegant nights in Grand Epernay to juicy burgers in the sunshine, Celebrity Solstice has complimentary dining for every taste.
Grand Epernay
Grand Epernay is the ship’s elegant main dining room with waiter-served dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. World-class chefs prepare a daily-changing menu of innovative dishes alongside Celebrity Classics such as broiled salmon and grilled New York sirloin steak.
Oceanview Café
A wide selection of fresh pastries and dishes displayed at the Oceanview Café buffet onboard a Celebrity ship.
Oceanview Café is a buzzing, informal venue offering marketplace-inspired dishes from freshly made pizza and pasta to daily-changing hot food, a carving station, Asian stir-fries and curries, a salad bar in every color of the rainbow, and delicious desserts.
The Oceanview Café is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating. When the ship is in Alaska in summer, dining al fresco here is a real thrill, with glorious mountain scenery as a backdrop and the chance of spotting whales and bears from your table.
Sunset Park Café
The Sunset Park Café is an exciting new venue on Deck 15 overlooking Sunset Park, the ship’s popular social and outdoor games area. Here, you’ll find all-day bistro-inspired cuisine from sandwiches, quiches, and charcuterie boards to warm-from-the-oven cookies that whisper “Try me.”
The Mast Grill and the Spa Café
From fresh-made burgers at the Mast Grill to homemade energy bars, acai bowls, and (for a nominal charge) fresh-pressed juices and smoothies at the Spa Café, you’ll love the casual dining on board. Enjoy lunchtime grill specialties, fries, and salads in the sunshine or refuel on avo toast and whole-wheat turkey wraps after your workout.
Specialty Dining Options for Every Occasion
You’ll find a mix of Celebrity favorites and brand-new specialty dining on board Celebrity Solstice. The question is, which to try first?
Trattoria Rossa
If you’re looking for the dream venue for date night, this is it. Trattoria Rossa is an exciting new restaurant on Deck 5 offering authentic Italian cuisine (don’t miss the short rib tortellini) and a dash of old-fashioned glamor alongside the drama of tableside preparation; a true taste of la dolce vita.
Fine Cut Steakhouse
Already a firm favorite on Celebrity’s Edge-series ships, Fine Cut Steakhouse is new to Celebrity Solstice. This upscale venue is where you’ll find the choicest meats, including filet mignon, ribeye and NY strip steak, and premium seafood (the crab cakes are a must-try). Arrive hungry.
Murano
Nouvelle cuisine meets old-world charm in Murano, which serves French classics with a contemporary twist, from rich lobster bisque to delicate Dover sole Veronique. Come for lunch or dinner—and elevate your experience at dinner with a five-course, wine-paired menu.
Sushi on Five
Indulge in hand-rolled sushi and the finest sashimi at Sushi on Five from a menu created by renowned restaurateur Yoshikazu “Yoshi” Okada, taking Japanese cuisine to the next level. Come for lunch or dinner and pair your favorites with a wide range of beers, wines, and sakes.
Exclusive Dining for AquaClass and The Retreat
Stay in an AquaClass stateroom, and you have the option to dine in Blu, where the menu is inspired by healthy cuisine, which you can pair with biodynamic and organic wines. Healthy, by the way, doesn’t mean a compromise on depth of flavor; you’ll find pan-seared filet mignon and cheese soufflé on the menu, for example.
Choose The Retreat, meanwhile, and you can take your meals in beautiful Luminae, where the menu features choices not found anywhere else on board, as well as dishes crafted by Chef Daniel Boulud, Celebrity’s Global Culinary Ambassador. These include tender Moroccan chicken tagine with saffron couscous and melt-in-your-mouth raspberry pistachio vacherin.
The Best Places to Sip, Snack, and Unwind
The renewed Celebrity Solstice features 12 bars and lounges, including favorites like Café al Bacio for fresh pastries, decadent gelato, and artisan coffee, plus new venues like The Parlor, a cozy spot for billiards, board games, and comfort snacks.
Café al Bacio and Other Snack Spots
If you love to graze, you’ll be in your element on Celebrity Solstice. Enjoy pastries fresh from the oven in Café al Bacio. Or challenge friends to darts and board games in The Parlor, where there’s a menu of gourmet comfort bites like shrimp mac ‘n’ cheese, Celebrity’s Signature Burger, and caramel bread pudding (for a small charge). The Parlor’s Red Basil Smash—gin, basil, lemon, and red wine—should be on your agenda here, too.
Bars and Beverage Options Across the Ship
Every hour is happy hour on Celebrity Solstice, so pick a bar to match your mood. There are laid-back golden hour vibes at the al fresco Sunset Bar, or a party spirit at Martini Bar and Crush, where the mixologists’ juggling skills will enthrall you.
Enjoy expansive ocean views from the Sky Observation Lounge or specialty cocktails at the World Class Bar. Or choose Cellar Masters for a range of global wines by the glass.
Plan Your Dining Before You Sail
Being spontaneous is all part of enjoying your vacation, but sometimes, it works to plan your dining; for example, keeping it casual after a big day ashore, or dressing to the nines for a romantic night after a blissfully relaxing sea day.
You can see sample Celebrity Solstice menus for most venues online and make reservations via the Celebrity Cruises Cruise Planner. So have fun matching dining to your mood. You could be celebrating a special occasion or want to focus on wellness. Or romance, or dreamy ocean views, or hand-crafted cocktails.
Decide if a drinks package or a specialty dining package is for you. There are three drinks packages: Classic, Premium, and Non-Alcoholic, and various specialty dining options depending on how many times you’d like to enjoy specialty dining.
FAQs
Which dining venues are included on Celebrity Solstice?
The included restaurants on Celebrity Solstice are: Grand Epernay, Oceanview Café, the Mast Grill, the Spa Café, and the Sunset Park Café. Food and pastries are included at Café al Bacio, while specialty beverages and gelato require a drinks package.
Which is the best restaurant for date night?
This depends on your date night style, of course, but Trattoria Rossa is undeniably romantic, while Murano has a special glamor. Having said that, a quiet table for two with ocean views in Grand Epernay can be just as seductive.
How do I make dining reservations?
You can make dining reservations online before you sail by logging into the Celebrity Cruises Cruise Planner. Or you can download the Celebrity app and browse menus and book all your dining through that. On board, the Specialty Dining Reservation Desk will be able to help if you prefer face-to-face contact.
Is a specialty dining package worth it?
A specialty dining package is absolutely worth it. You’ll be able to make reservations in advance—and you’ll save money, too.
Key Takeaways for Planning Dining on Celebrity Solstice
You’ll find exceptional cuisine wherever you choose to eat on Celebrity Solstice, but planning your dining just as you’d plan your excursions and activities is a great way to take your dream vacation to the next level.
Browse the thrilling itineraries and irresistible menus offered by Celebrity Solstice today—and start to work up an appetite before you step on board.
