ALLURA 2025 INAUGURAL SEASON

The grande dame of the Oceania Cruises culinary world, The Grand Dining Room evokes the ambiance of a sophisticated European hotel’s finest chandelier-studded restaurant. While our Executive Culinary Director Jacques Pépin’s herb-crusted rotisserie chicken is legendary, a cornucopia of global journeys awaits as well. Fork-tender tournedos Rossini with decadent foie gras and truffle sauce. Buttery salmon tartare with lemony sushi rice. An impossibly rich lobster bisque with silky notes of Armagnac cream. In The Grand Dining Room, the world is your oyster every night.

Welcome to Ember, where savory American classics come to life with a modern twist. Our diverse menu showcases fresh, seasonal ingredients transformed into mouthwatering dishes by the finest culinary team at sea, while the atmosphere reflects the effortlessly laid-back nature of a family-run Sonoma tasting room. Try our blackened crab cake with corn salsa or savor the porcini-dusted bone-in ribeye with foie gras-truffle demi-glace. For dessert, indulge in a roasted apple tart with Humphry Slocombe sweet summer corn ice cream. In a warm enclave of graceful service and meticulous attention to detail, each of the timeless dishes shines. At Ember, delight in the pure and uncomplicated pleasure of delicious cuisine.

Discover a classic steakhouse in the grand tradition that seduces with an alluring herb-smoked aroma of the finest seared cuts of beef from around the world and leaves you searching for Dean Martin or Frank Sinatra at the next table. Indulgent Kobe beef, slow-roasted prime rib au jus and juicy grilled Colorado rack of lamb tempt your taste buds while side dishes, such as cheesy potatoes au gratin, garlicky sautéed mushrooms persillade and, naturally, a sharp Caesar salad prepared tableside, earn pride of place.

Imagine the Venetian glass, Carrara marble and Versace china of the finest restaurants in the world along Via Ghibellina in Florence living in harmony with inventive, Tuscan-inspired cuisine reminiscent of a stone villa overlooking the medieval towers of San Gimignano. Welcome to Toscana, where each dish reflects the passionate touch of an Italian nonna’s flour-dusted hands. Savor slow wine-braised osso buco, pillowy handrolled gnocchi with pesto and crisp pan-seared sea bass splashed with tart Sorrento lemon and capers.

Surrounded by intricate wooden screens, vibrant floor lamps and supple upholstered chairs, you can be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped into a raffish Singaporean hotel from the last century. Red Ginger is a Pan-Asian wonder, where a blend of Thai, Korean, Japanese and other Asian specialties effortlessly combines tradition and innovation. Uncover the ritual of hand-rolled sushi introduced in the Edo period; the succulent, the curried spice of Malaysian beef penang and the layered flavors of miso-glazed sea bass wrapped in a hoba leaf.

With an inviting, genial dining room and shaded patio, Terrace Café takes on the ease of a treasured vacation home’s favorite sun-drenched conservatory and panoramic seaside terrace. At breakfast, revel in the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls and fluffy made-to-order omelets, pancakes and waffles. During lunch, sample flavorful international dishes alongside juicy, seasoned rotisserie meats and perfectly grilled seafood. In the evening, the decadence of a grilled lobster tail, the simple American essence of a sweet, barbecued pork chop with crispy, applewood-smoked bacon and fresh hand-cut sushi and sashimi are among the many choices that will turn Terrace Café into a personal favorite. And as you would envisage, locally inspired specialties from our ports of call are a hallmark of our popular Chef’s Market Dinners.

At Aquamar Kitchen, the harmony of nourishing flavors, a bright and airy ambiance evoking an endless Mediterranean summer and just the right amount of indulgence revitalizes your body and your spirit. Mindfully prepared breakfast selections feature energizing cold-pressed raw juices and super food smoothies, satisfying avocado toasts, energy bowls, banana pancakes and savory omelets. For lunch, dozens of tempting and balanced dishes are offered, such as a hearty Lebanese bowl with beef kefta, falafel, muhammara, fattoush, aubergine caviar and pita bread; yellowfin tacos with white cabbage slaw; or even a crunchy chicken sandwich on a freshly baked whole grain bun. The chic seaside-inspired setting paired with a diverse collection of fresh, vibrant dishes is perfectly indulgent – without any of the guilt.

On the deck of a cherished Malibu beach house, the magic begins with the grill. Likewise, Waves Grill is a shaded poolside dining spot serving made-to-order all-American favorites from lunch until late into the afternoon. Taste the richness of a Wagyu burger with juicy tomatoes and a savory black truffle sauce. The seasoned fries are irresistible while the light crunch of fresh coleslaw is the perfect complement to the herb-marinated mahi mahi. For dessert, try a thick hand-dipped milkshake or one of the new, whimsical ice cream flavors by Humphry Slocombe such as the mouthwatering Secret Breakfast pairing of bourbon and cornflake cookies.

The Pizzeria at Waves Grill

Each evening as if by culinary alchemy, Waves Grill is transformed into an authentic Neapolitan trattoria with the pizza oven at the epicenter. Imagine you are in Capri overlooking the twinkling lights of Naples, as the alluring aroma of fresh pizza dough baking in a classic wood-fired forno wafts among the bougainvillea. Set the tone with a glass of dry chianti, then savor sweet and spicy dry-rubbed chicken wings, tender pork ribs or rosemary focaccia with lush burrata, plump tomatoes, peppery arugula and bold balsamic dressing. Pizza creations feature delectable toppings ranging from flora black olives and oaky truffles to fiery chorizo and tart lemon chicken. No matter your selection, your palate will heartily approve.

Promptly at four o’clock, the parade of gleaming Four-tiered pastry carts begins. Savor freshly made, flavorful smoked salmon and egg salad finger sandwiches. Enjoy mirror-glazed petits fours, tender scones with rich clotted cream and, of course, a wide assortment of fine teas. Soak in the ambiance of polished silver teapots reflecting the turquoise sea, sunlight streaming through walls of glass, the precision of white-gloved servers and the amusing enigma of a string quartet playing the Beatles. You’ll quickly realize that this is how afternoon tea should be.

Combine the stylish flair of a Viennese coffee house with the warm smiles of your neighborhood café, then add 270-degree shimmering sea views and you have Baristas, a relaxed haven for coffee and fresh pastry afficionados. Sip complimentary delights, enjoying the energizing kick of an espresso or the smooth richness of a cappuccino. Accompany the perfect cup with a buttery dark chocolate croissant or the sublime citrus hints of an orange biscotti. Whether you are drawn to a bold macchiato or a subtle iced latte, you will be captivated by the atmosphere of friendship and family that suffuses Baristas.
 

The Bakery

The enticing aroma of freshly baked pastries will draw guests from Baristas to Allura’s new Bakery just steps away. The perfect complement to your coffee might just be a French or Italian specialty fresh from the oven. Perhaps you’ll sample a flaky, ricotta-filled sfogliatella, a confection that hails from the Italian region of Campania. If you prefer a French patisserie, you might select a decadent chocolate and almond croissant. Whatever your choice, you cannot go wrong when indulging in a delicacy created by our skilled pastry chefs.

Privée is our intimate venue for unforgettable wine experiences by La Reserve. Guests can choose from two distinctive and unique multi-course pairing dinners, each a sublime celebration of the finer things in life and limited to eight privileged diners per evening. Savor the truly one-of-a-kind Dom Pérignon Experience that pairs special Champagne vintages with thoughtfully crafted dishes or perhaps enjoy the exquisitely curated Odyssey Menu that is a gustatory journey for the senses. Dramatically backlit, debossed walls and a blooming flower petal ceiling, from which a dramatic chandelier descends over the polished marble slab dining table, only enhance the indulgent occasion. A wall of floor-to-ceiling glass provides an exhilarating view to complement these magnificent dining experiences that can literally traverse continents.