Carnival Horizon dining guide: Teppanyaki, JiJi and the brewhouse
Compare Carnival Horizon restaurants, including Bonsai Teppanyaki, JiJi, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse–Brewhouse, included lunches and dinner charges.
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On Carnival Horizon, Bonsai Teppanyaki puts the cooking performance at the center of dinner. JiJi Asian Kitchen offers a separate pan-Asian menu, while Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse–Brewhouse combines barbecue with beers brewed aboard. Choose among them by the kind of evening your party wants.
None of those is a reason to ignore the included food. Horizon has burgers, tacos, pizza, sandwiches and a pasta lunch alongside its main dining and buffet. Build that base first, then choose the paid meal that adds the kind of evening you want.
What matters for your decision
- Bonsai Teppanyaki and JiJi are different restaurants with different meal formats.
- Guy’s Pig & Anchor offers a complimentary lunch menu, while dinner terms must be checked separately.
- Cucina’s free-first-meal offer on some newer ships does not automatically apply to Horizon.
Which restaurants are included on Carnival Horizon?
The Main Dining Room, Lido Marketplace, Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Pizzeria del Capitano and the deli cover everyday meals. The Captain’s Pasta Bar adds an included lunch option during scheduled service. Carnival also advertises a complimentary lunch menu at Guy’s Pig & Anchor; check the day and service rather than assuming the evening menu follows the same pricing.
| Venue | Food and occasion | Cost / access |
|---|---|---|
| Main Dining Room / Lido Marketplace | Served meals / buffet | Included base meals |
| Guy’s Burger Joint / BlueIguana Cantina | Burgers / Mexican food | Included |
| Pizzeria del Capitano / Carnival Deli | Pizza / sandwiches | Included |
| Captain’s Pasta Bar | Pasta lunch | Included scheduled service |
| Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse–Brewhouse | Barbecue and brewery setting | Complimentary lunch menu; dinner charged |
| Bonsai Teppanyaki | Shared grill meal and performance | Extra charge |
| JiJi Asian Kitchen | Asian dinner | Extra charge |
| Cucina del Capitano / Fahrenheit 555 | Italian dinner / steakhouse | Extra charge |
| Bonsai Sushi / Seafood Shack | Sushi / casual seafood | Extra charge |
| Fresh Creations / Swirls | Salads / soft serve | Included; hours and access apply |
| Chef’s Table | Hosted multi-course experience | Separate paid booking |
| JavaBlue Café / Cherry on Top | Specialty coffee / premium treats | Extra charge |
A shared grill, JiJi's menu or barbecue on Horizon
Carnival’s Horizon guide specifically highlights Bonsai Teppanyaki, JiJi and the Smokehouse–Brewhouse. Teppanyaki is the venue to investigate when the group enjoys a shared-table cooking performance. It has a more structured pace than a quick sushi order, so allow time and choose it for people who want that interaction.
JiJi is a separate dinner reservation. Its sample menu includes braised beef short rib, chicken with Sichuan peppercorns and cashews, and shrimp dumplings. It offers a different meal from teppanyaki's cooking show. Check current dishes and children's arrangements before deciding which suits the party.
The Smokehouse–Brewhouse creates another kind of evening. It is a reasonable shortlist for barbecue enthusiasts who value the setting as much as a formal dining room. Beer is a separate purchasing decision, and the presence of a brewery does not make beverages part of an included lunch. Compare the actual food order and drinks with the price of another specialty meal.
Reserve Bonsai when the cooking show matters
Check Bonsai Teppanyaki availability early if the shared-grill experience is a priority. For a meal centered on conversation, compare JiJi, Cucina and Fahrenheit 555 instead, using the menus and total price for your sailing.
A lower-cost plan can combine pasta or barbecue lunches with Main Dining Room dinners. Add a paid restaurant if its menu or format offers something the group wants beyond those included meals.
Lunch service and dinner prices on Horizon
Confirm sea-day lunch hours before organizing activities around them. If the cruise has several long port days, fewer restaurant reservations can be a positive: you retain the option to eat ashore or have an easy meal after returning. A full package only saves money if you use meals you would otherwise have bought.
Check the correct ship when reading Carnival promotions. The Cucina first-meal exception is currently advertised for Celebration, Jubilee and Mardi Gras, not automatically Horizon. Use the rate shown in your booking and inspect service charges and child pricing. Keep a copy of the confirmation rather than relying on a generic menu screenshot.
Your decision checklist
- Check Pig & Anchor dinner prices separately from its included lunch.
- Reserve Bonsai Teppanyaki if the shared-grill meal is important to your group.
Questions travelers ask
Can I eat on Carnival Horizon without paying for specialty restaurants?
Yes. Horizon includes main dining, the buffet, burgers, tacos, pizza, deli food and scheduled daytime options such as the pasta bar and complimentary barbecue lunch menu. Its specialty dinner experiences cost extra.
Which Carnival Horizon restaurant should I book first?
Bonsai Teppanyaki is the first reservation to investigate if the grill performance is important. Otherwise choose between JiJi, Cucina, Fahrenheit 555 and the brewhouse according to cuisine, atmosphere and total cost.
Does Horizon have the Excel ships’ included barbecue dinner?
Do not apply that exception to Horizon. Its complimentary barbecue lunch and paid Smokehouse–Brewhouse dinner are different services, with drinks separately assessed.
Official sources and further reading
Sources checked September 20, 2026. Explore the original policies, destination guidance and provider information behind this article. Each description explains what you will find at the source.
- Carnival Horizon ship pageShip-specific restaurant roster.
- Carnival Cruise Line: Horizon official guideDistinct teppanyaki, JiJi and brewhouse concepts.
- Carnival Cruise Line: Bonsai TeppanyakiShared-grill restaurant and reservation format.
- Carnival Cruise Line: Cucina del CapitanoHorizon availability and named-ship limits of first-meal offer.
- JiJi Asian Kitchen sample dinner menuMenu examples for comparing a restaurant dinner with the teppanyaki format.
- Captain's Pasta Bar ship listConfirms Horizon's included pasta lunch.