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About Carnival Mardi Gras Mardi Gras, launched in 2021, is a groundbreaking Excel-class ship that redefines the cruising experience with its innovative features and diverse amenities. With a gross tonnage of 180,800 and a guest capacity ranging from 5,282 to 6,338 passengers, it offers ample space for relaxation and entertainment. Restaurants on Carnival and Mardi Gras that Are Completely Free. PALM RESTAURANT (Main Dining Room) The Palm Restaurant, the ship’s primary dining venue, can be found on Decks 6 and 7, and its name comes from those decks. The upscale but never stuffy setting is complemented by a dinner menu that features multiple courses and is updated daily. Mardi Gras ® sets sail with Emeril Lagasse's first-ever restaurant at sea: Emeril's Bistro 1396 ™. Everybody knows about Emeril's love for Creole cuisine, and now you'll enjoy the authentic bayou flavors and fun New Orleans is known for on your vacation. Carnival Cruise Line’s new ship, Mardi Gras, is absolutely chock-full of dining venues, many included and some with an up-charge. To help passengers determine what’s open for which meal and (For a limited time during the inaugural season on Mardi Gras, you’ll have your choice of complimentary dining at specialty restaurants Cucina del Capitano, Chibang! and Guy’s Pig & Anchor Cucina Del Capitano on the Mardi Gras works differently than some of Carnival's older ships as on the Mardi Gras this is considered an alternative to the main dining room. Guests on Mardi Gras can dine one complimentary time in Cucina Del Capitano and then each additional visit costs extra ($8 per person at the time of writing). ($$) New for Carnival Mardi Gras, this restaurant from Holland America Line Master Chef Rudi Sodamin brings his whimsical "food faces" plates and clever presentations to a new audience. The food ChiBang! is a new restaurant, first featured on Carnival Mardi Gras, serving as a replacement for Ji Ji's asian restaurant found on some other ships in the fleet. ChiBang! is a unique concept restaurant that offers a mix of Mexican and Chinese food. This is not a fusion menu, but instead two distinct menus which allow you to mix and match. Carnival Mardi Gras dining provides cruisers with a mouthwatering blend of exciting new dining options and perennial cruise line favorites. Passengers can taste authentic bayou flavors at Emeril’s Bistro 1396, Emeril Lagasse’s first-ever restaurant at sea, or enjoy a tableside performance at Bonsai Teppanyaki. Dining Guide for Mardi Gras. Embarking on a culinary journey aboard Carnival's Mardi Gras cruise ship offers an exceptional array of dining venues to tantalize your taste buds. With 22 unique eateries, ranging from elegant specialty restaurants to casual, no-charge dining options, cruisers are spoiled for choice. The reservation fee is $146.32 USD per person on the following ships: Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Dream, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Legend, Carnival Magic, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Pride, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Vista and Mardi Gras. On these Feasting is a big part of Carnival celebrations—and we don’t just mean king cake! Before Lent, get your fill of fresh seafood, po-boys, gumbo, jambalaya and other Cajun and Creole specialties. It wouldn’t be listed below if we didn’t recommend it. New Orleans Restaurants. Mardi Gras Fun. Carnival Mardi Gras boasts an impressive selection of specialty restaurants to suit a variety of tastes. For enthusiasts of Italian cuisine, Cucina del Capitano offers authentic Italian dishes, while those craving a juicy steak can visit the high-end Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse . Emeril’s three restaurants at sea — Emeril’s Bistro 1396 ™ (the original, on Mardi Gras), Emeril’s Bistro 1397 ™ (the worldly one, on Carnival Celebration) and Emeril’s Bistro 717 ™ (the seafood specialist, on Carnival Jubilee) — make sure that everybody knows about Emeril’s love for Creole cuisine. That’s essentially his Carnival Celebration*, Carnival Jubilee*, Mardi Gras*, Carnival Panorama, and Carnival Horizon. Cost: À la carte ($2.50+) *Dinner on Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee, and Mardi Gras is included. It's an extra-charge restaurant on Carnival Panorama and Carnival Horizon only Meal Time: Dinner Menu: Dinner: Cost: Additional : Adults: $24 : Kids 11 and under: $11 for kids menu orders : Great news: on Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee and Mardi Gras, your first meal at Cucina del Capitano is on the house and additional visits are just $8! MORE: Mardi Gras Dining Guide: Which Restaurants Are Complimentary? But this venue is actually not really “new” for Carnival. On past ships, you would find a counter or window in the Lido Take a photo tour of Carnival's Mardi Gras restaurants, from new venues like Emeril's Bistro and Rudi's Seagrill to fan favorites like Guy's Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina. When Carnival was looking to expand their offerings onboard Mardi Gras, they wisely looked at the roster of celebrity chefs already working within the larger Carnival Corporation family and Just like Shaq’s a multitalented entertainer, his restaurant is no one-trick chick. Step up to the counter for lunch or dinner and walk away with your choice of chicken sandwiches, crispy chicken strips or juicy fried chicken baskets plus side dishes like potato salad and jalapeño slaw.
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