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First Look: Carnival Cruise Line’s New Carnival Vista Dining and Bars(1)

Jason Leppert
by Jason Leppert
Last updated: 8:00 AM ET, Fri May 13, 2016

Photos courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Cruise Line's new Carnival Vista has set sail, and onboard is a multitude of dining and bar options, right down to the line's first brewery at sea, outlined and previewed in a slideshow below.

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• BlueIguana Cantina - Serving breakfast and lunch, from fresh tacos to custom burritos finished at the salsa and toppings bar.

• Bonsai Sushi - Expanded with cooked-to-order Shrimp Tempura, Chicken Katsu, Omakase (Chef's Choice) and noodle bowls, plus sushi, sashimi and bento boxes.

• Cherry on Top - Enjoy ice cream mixed with at least four toppings - whipped cream, hot fudge, Oreo cookie pieces and pineapple chunks included - and when the Brownie Buoy - chosen by kids at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - is selected, a donation is made to the hospital.

• Cucina del Capitano - Italian favorites are served family-style in honor of the fleet's Italian captains.

• Fahrenheit 555 - A classic American steakhouse with gourmet courses.

• Guy's Burger Joint - Food Network personality Guy Fieri's gourmet burgers, hand-cut fries and toppings.

• Havana Bar - The menu includes mojitos and Cuba Libres plus a Cuban sampler plate or ceviche de mariscos, ropa vieja and pan con bistec.

• JavaBlue Café - The place for hot and cold regular and specialty coffees as well as other treats and snacks.

• Ji Ji Asian Kitchen - Ji Ji is a full-service restaurant with traditional and exotic dishes.

• Pizzeria del Capitano - Enjoy five different artisanal pies 24 hours a day.

• Lido Marketplace - An international poolside eatery serving everything from paninis to comfort food.

• Ocean Plaza - An indoor/outdoor café for cappuccinos, lattes and espressos, plus pastries and confections.

• RedFrog Pub & Brewery - Home to Caribbean cuisine and the line's first brewery at sea serving Port Hoppin' IPA, ThirstyFrog Caribbean Wheat and FriskyFrog Java Stout.

• Seafood Shack - A Vista-exclusive showcase of New England clam chowder, lobster rolls, crab cake sliders, fried clam strips, steamed lobster, snow crab, peel-and-eat shrimp and raw oysters.

• Serenity - Enjoy salads, sandwiches, wraps and light fare at the adults-only retreat.

• Shake Spot - Besides traditional shakes and floats, other classics, treats and alcoholic varieties are available.

• The Chef's Table - A 14-guest VIP experience featuring cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before a tour of the working galley and a chef-hosted dinner of off-menu appetizers, entrees and desserts.

• The Taste Bar - Here are tapas-sized preview bites from Carnival's many different restaurants.

• American Table/American Feast - The main Horizons and Reflections dining rooms serve appetizers, side dishes, entrees, desserts and even shareable items.


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