The Best Food Experiences on Every Major Cruise Line

Cruising for the Food The stereotype of mediocre cruise ship food has not been true for at least a decade. The major lines have invested heavily in their culinary programs — partnering with celebrity chefs, upgrading the quality of included dining, and creating specialty restaurants that compete with good shore-side restaurants. Here's where the best eating at sea happens, line by line. Royal Caribbean : The Breadth Champion Best experience: Wonderland (a multi-course immersive dining journey with molecular gastronomy-inspired dishes) on Oasis and Quantum class ships is unlike anything else afloat — creative, theatrical, and genuinely delicious. Chops Grille is a consistently excellent steakhouse. Best free dining: Park Cafe (Oasis class) — the slow-roasted beef sandwich is extraordinary. Sorrentino's pizza is solid. The Windjammer has improved dramatically and is now genuinely varied on the newer ships. Carnival: The Casual Food King Best experience: Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smok…