Norwegian Gem Complete Restaurant Guide, Dining Hours & All Menus
A complete dining and restaurant guide for Norwegian Gem, this roundup highlights every complimentary and specialty dining venue available onboard. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick bite or an upscale meal, Norwegian Gem offers a variety of choices to satisfy every craving. Below, you’ll find details on each restaurant, including menus and cover charges under Norwegian’s More At Sea dining program.
Dining Hours Onboard Norwegian Gem
In this section, we’ll detail the dining hours for the various eateries aboard the Norwegian Gem. From early morning bites to late-night snacks, understanding the timing of each dining venue will help you make the most of your onboard dining experience.
Breakfast
Garden Café buffet: 7:00 am – 10:30 am
Main Dining Rooms: 7:30 am – 9:30 am
O’Sheehan’s: 5:00 am – 11:30 am
Lunch
Garden Café buffet: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Main Dining Rooms (sea days only): 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
O’Sheehan’s: open 24/7
Dinner
Garden Café buffet: 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm (plus late-night snacks from 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm)
Main Dining Rooms: 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Specialty restaurants: 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm (Teppanyaki: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
All hours listed above are subject to change, check the Freestyle Daily or app for current hours onboard.
Norwegian Gem Complimentary Restaurants
Norwegian Gem has two main dining rooms that share the same menu, and each offers rotating menus.
Grand Pacific
The larger of the two main dining rooms, offering a rotating menu of classic and modern dishes in an elegant setting with floor-to-ceiling windows and a traditional cruise atmosphere.
Magenta
A smaller, more intimate dining room with the same rotating menu as Grand Pacific, providing a quiet, refined space perfect for a relaxed meal at any time of day.
See All Norwegian Gem Main Dining Room Menus
For Haven Guests: Guests staying in The Haven can enjoy breakfast in Moderno Churrascaria and lunch in Cagney’s Steakhouse. This exclusive option offers a quieter, more personalized dining experience than the main dining rooms. Click here to view all Haven Menus.
Garden Cafe
Norwegian’s main buffet venue, offering a large selection of international dishes, carving stations, fresh salads, and themed dinner nights throughout the cruise.
O’Sheehan’s Bar & Grill
Open 24/7, O’Sheehan’s serves pub-style comfort food like burgers, wings, and Fish n’ Chips in a relaxed, casual setting ideal for anytime dining.
Norwegian Gem Specialty Restaurants
Cagney’s Steakhouse
Classic steakhouse featuring premium cuts of beef, seafood, crab cakes, and truffle fries, all served in a warm, elegant atmosphere.
La Cucina
A vibrant Italian restaurant serving freshly made pasta, pizza, and traditional favorites like lasagna, risotto, and creamy tiramisu.
Le Bistro
Upscale French dining offering refined classics like escargot, filet mignon, and rich desserts in a romantic setting with elegant décor and soft lighting.
Moderno Churrascaria
Brazilian steakhouse where servers bring endless cuts of fire-roasted meats to your table, plus a large salad bar with fresh sides and accompaniments.
Orchid Garden
Casual Asian restaurant serving a variety of dishes including stir-fried noodles, fried rice, and dumplings, plus sushi and sashimi options.
Sushi
A sushi and yakitori bar with freshly made rolls, sashimi, and grilled skewers, offering an authentic Japanese experience in a cozy, casual setting.
Teppanyaki
Japanese hibachi-style dining with entertaining chefs who grill steak, chicken, and seafood right at your table, offering a lively and interactive meal.
