Norwegian Getaway Menus offers three complimentary main dining rooms (Tropicana, Savor, and Taste), a casual buffet at Garden Cafe, and seven specialty restaurants ranging from $40 a la carte tabs to $60 cover charges. Standard cocktails run about $15, beer averages $7 to $9, and room service costs $4.95 to $9.95 plus a 20% gratuity for anyone outside a suite. Everything below breaks down exactly what’s on those menus and what you’ll actually pay.
Where To Eat For Free On Norwegian Getaway Menus
Your cruise fare covers more ground than most first-time NCL cruisers expect. Three main dining rooms rotate the same fleet-wide menu, so you’re never stuck eating the identical plate twice on a seven-night sailing.
Tropicana Room leans into modern plating with classic comfort dishes mixed in. Savor carries the same rotating menu but in a slightly more polished, contemporary room. Taste changes its offerings daily and pairs each night with a suggested wine, which is a nice touch if you’re not drinking from a package.
Here’s the part most guides skip: the dinner menu isn’t random. NCL runs on a numbered rotation (Night 1 through Night 9 or so, depending on cruise length), and the exact same rotation plays out fleet-wide. That means if you’ve sailed Norwegian Escape or Norwegian Getaway Menus Jewel recently, you already know roughly what Night 3 looks like on Getaway. Regulars use this to their advantage: they check which night lands on formal night before booking a specialty reservation, so they don’t accidentally skip the lobster tail.
For the full breakdown of what’s served each night, including the kids menu and breakfast rotation, our Norwegian main dining room menu guide covers every course in detail.
Beyond the MDRs, complimentary options include:
- Garden Cafe – the indoor buffet, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with omelet stations, carving stations, and a rotating international theme most nights
- O’Sheehan’s Bar & Grill – open nearly around the clock, serving pub classics like fish and chips, a Reuben, and wings at no charge
- American Diner – a retro-styled diner serving lobster rolls, milkshakes, and burgers, included in your fare
- The Haven Restaurant – complimentary but restricted to guests booked in Haven suites
Dining Hours You Should Actually Plan Around
Garden Cafe runs breakfast 7:00 am to 10:30 am, lunch 11:30 am to 3:00 pm, and dinner 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm, with a late-night snack window until 11:30 pm. The main dining rooms open for breakfast at 7:30 am, close the sit-down lunch service at 1:30 pm on sea days only (not port days), and serve dinner from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
One thing that catches people off guard: on port days, the main dining rooms often skip lunch entirely because most guests are off the ship. If you’re staying onboard on a port day and want a sit-down lunch, O’Sheehan’s or the Garden Cafe are your safest bets, not the MDR.
Specialty Restaurant Menus and What They Actually Cost
This is where Getaway’s dining really separates itself from budget cruise lines. Seven specialty venues, split between a la carte pricing and flat cover charges.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Pricing Style | Typical Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cagney’s Steakhouse | American Steakhouse | A la carte | Entrees $20–$55 |
| Le Bistro | French | A la carte | Entrees $18–$45 |
| La Cucina | Italian | A la carte | Entrees $15–$35 |
| Ocean Blue | Seafood | A la carte | Entrees $22–$50 |
| Moderno Churrascaria | Brazilian Steakhouse | Cover charge | Around $50 per person |
| Teppanyaki | Japanese Hibachi | Cover charge | Around $60 per person |
A la carte pricing means you’re only paying for what you order, not a flat entry fee. It’s genuinely a better deal for a light eater who wants a starter and a glass of wine at Le Bistro without committing to a full cover charge. But it also means a table of four ordering appetizers, steaks, sides, and dessert at Cagney’s can easily land north of a $60-per-person cover charge equivalent, so budget accordingly.
A practical tip from experience: if you’re using Free at Sea specialty dining credits, spend them at Teppanyaki and Moderno first since those carry the highest fixed cost. Save the a la carte venues for nights when you want a lighter, cheaper meal paid out of pocket, because a starter and pasta at La Cucina rarely exceeds $35 total.
Norwegian Getaway Bar Menu and Drink Prices
Getaway’s drink scene runs through several distinct venues, each with its own personality and, in a few cases, its own pricing quirks.
- O’Sheehan’s Bar & Grill – standard pub pours, draft beer, and classic cocktails
- Sugarcane Mojito Bar – rum-forward menu built around, unsurprisingly, mojitos and tropical rum cocktails
- Syd Norman’s Pour House – live music venue with a rock-and-roll bar menu, craft beer, and whiskey
- Prime Meridian Bar – tucked between Cagney’s and Moderno on The Waterfront, a good pre-dinner cocktail stop
- Skyy Vodka Ice Bar – a novelty venue kept at 17 degrees Fahrenheit with everything, including the glasses, carved from ice
- Vibe Beach Club – adults-only poolside bar, extra charge to access the deck itself
- Haven Bar – exclusive to Haven suite guests
Standard cocktails run about $15, draft and bottled beer average $7 to $9, and wine by the glass starts around $9 to $10 for house pours, climbing to $25 for premium bottles like La Crema Chardonnay or Hampton Water Rosé. A 20% beverage gratuity is added automatically to every drink, whether you’re paying individually or on a package.
The Skyy Vodka Ice Bar is worth calling out because it’s structured differently than every other bar on the ship. There’s typically an entry cost that includes a faux-fur parka rental and one specialty drink, and after that you’re paying per cocktail like normal. It’s a fun 20 minutes, not a place to camp out for the evening since the cold gets uncomfortable fast.
For the complete drink list including specific cocktail recipes, non-alcoholic options, and how the Free at Sea package pricing compares to paying as you go, check our full NCL bar menu breakdown.
Worth knowing: if you’re a light drinker (two or three drinks a day), paying individually usually beats a package. The math only flips in the package’s favor once you’re consistently hitting four-plus drinks daily, factoring in the 18% to 20% package gratuity that’s baked into the upfront price.
Room Service Menu and Delivery Fees
Room service on Getaway isn’t free unless you’re in a suite. Breakfast orders cost $4.95 plus 20% gratuity, and that flat fee applies no matter how many items you order, so it pays to order everything you want in one go rather than calling twice. Lunch, dinner, and late-night orders run $9.95 plus 20% gratuity under the same per-order structure. Breakfast delivery runs from 6:30 am to 10:00 am; the all-day menu covers everything outside that window.
Suite guests, including Haven guests, typically have room service fees waived as part of their package. Always double-check your specific suite category before assuming, since not every mini-suite tier carries the same perks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best food on Norwegian Getaway Menus?
Most repeat cruisers point to the filet mignon and crab cakes at Cagney’s Steakhouse, and the escargot and duck confit at Le Bistro. In the complimentary dining rooms, the slow-roasted prime rib night is consistently the most requested main course.
What is on the menu for the NCL Getaway dining room?
The main dining rooms rotate through numbered nightly menus (fleet-wide across NCL), covering appetizers like French onion soup and shrimp cocktail, entrees ranging from grilled salmon to braised short rib, and a standing selection of steak, chicken, and pasta available every single night regardless of the rotation.
How many complimentary restaurants are on Norwegian Getaway Menus?
Six: the three main dining rooms (Tropicana, Savor, Taste), Garden Cafe buffet, O’Sheehan’s Bar & Grill, and American Diner. Haven Restaurant is also complimentary but restricted to Haven suite guests.
Can I find the NCL main dining room menus for 2026 in PDF format?
Several cruise blogs post scanned PDF copies of recent Freestyle Daily menus, but these change frequently and aren’t officially distributed by NCL. Treat any PDF as a general guide to what’s typical, not a guarantee of what you’ll see on your specific sailing.
Is there a Norwegian Getaway menus PDF I can download before my cruise?
Not an official one from NCL directly, no. Menus are only confirmed once you’re onboard and can view the current Freestyle Daily through the NCL app. Third-party cruise blogs sometimes archive recent PDFs, which are useful for setting expectations but shouldn’t be treated as your final sailing’s exact menu.
Do drink prices on Getaway include gratuity?
No. Listed menu prices are before the automatic 20% beverage gratuity, which gets added at checkout whether you’re buying individually or you’ve got a drink package.
Is the specialty dining package worth it on Norwegian Getaway Menus?
If you plan to eat at two or more specialty restaurants during your cruise, the Free at Sea specialty dining credits usually save money compared to paying separate cover charges or a la carte tabs at each venue. For a single specialty meal, paying out of pocket is often cheaper than upgrading your fare category to unlock the package.
Does Norwegian Getaway Menus have 24-hour food available?
Yes. O’Sheehan’s Bar & Grill operates nearly around the clock, and Garden Cafe covers late-night snacking until 11:30 pm. Room service fills the remaining overnight hours for a flat delivery fee.