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Enjoy the tasting menu and bounty of wines at 150 Central Park on Oasis of the Sea.<\/p><\/div>\n

By Kim Windyka<\/em><\/p>\n

You’ve found the perfect cruise<\/a> itinerary and picked the right state room, but the decision making doesn’t end there. Ahead of you — besides figuring out which cocktail to sip poolside — is a whole slew of restaurants for every palette. Whether you’re craving house-made pasta or innovative sushi, check out the most delicious eateries we’ve found aboard some of the most popular cruise lines.<\/p>\n

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Carnival<\/strong><\/a>
\nOffering an exciting twist on traditional fine dining, The Chef\u2019s Table<\/strong> gives a group of 12 diners a behind-the-scenes tour of the galley, led by the ship\u2019s chef, as well as a pre-tour cocktail and hors d\u2019oeuvres reception. The experience concludes with a full-service dinner in an unusual area of the ship —\u00a0 such as the library or a conference room — with dishes prepared by top toques. See fresh sushi being prepared before your eyes at the Meiji Sushi Bar<\/strong>, or try Cucina del Capitano<\/strong> for family-style Italian meals that are made to order.<\/p>\n

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Royal Caribbean<\/strong><\/a>
\n150 Central Park<\/strong>, currently found aboard the Allure<\/em><\/a> and Oasis of the Seas<\/em><\/a>, serves up inventive gourmet cuisine in a hip setting. A tasting menu of six to eight courses invites foodies to indulge in multiple flavors while indulging in a large selection of wines. For a tried-and-true chophouse experience, head to Chops Grille<\/strong>, which boasts a variety of steak and seafood specialties,<\/strong> or hit Samba Grill<\/strong> for right-off-the-skewer meats grilled in Brazilian barbecue style. In the mood for a more casual spot? Enjoy tapas and top-shelf wines from around the world at Vintages<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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A circus tent in a cruise ship restaurant? Find it aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines.<\/p><\/div>\n

Norwegian<\/strong><\/a>
\nCruise goers enjoy a side of ambiance with their dining experience on Norwegian. At the Teppanyaki Room, <\/strong>sit elbow to elbow with\u00a0 nine other guests as you watch the chef whip up authentic Asian fare. The Manhattan Room, meanwhile, evokes the feel of an old-fashioned New York supper club and offers dancing to boot. Sneak under the Spiegel Tent <\/strong>and enjoy dinner and a thrilling theatrical show with Cirque Dreams & Dinner. And when all that decadence starts pushing against your waistline, circle back with a healthy meal at Pacific Heights<\/strong>, which dishes out low-calorie treats, a special spa menu and Cooking Light\u00ae meals.<\/p>\n

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Celebrity<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe upscale, reservations-onlyMurano<\/strong> is the perfect date spot, complete with a four-course menu and cuisine prepared tableside. At the playful, creative Qsine<\/strong>, the experience goes high-tech and interactive, allowing diners to order sushi lollipops off an iTouch menu or even decorate their own cupcakes. If being a restaurant voyeur is more your thing, take a peek at upscale Normandie<\/strong>\u2019s\u00a0 demonstration kitchen and pick a red or white to go with your meal at the dine-in cellar.<\/p>\n

Kim Windyka is a travel brands copywriter, bona fide Twitter addict and freelance feature writer whose work has appeared in Metro Boston, the New Hampshire Visitors Guide and the Nashua Telegraph. Despite being a Northeast native, she dreams of palm trees daily.<\/em><\/p>\n


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