Discovery Princess dining guide: The Catch, Gigi’s, 360 and included food
Discovery Princess restaurants explained: included dining, Gigi’s pizza, The Catch by Rudi, O’Malley’s, Crown Grill, Sabatini’s and the 360 experience.
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Discovery Princess gives you a useful choice between familiar included meals, paid casual restaurants and larger dining occasions. The Catch by Rudi and O’Malley’s appear on the current ship page, so an older list built around Bistro Sur La Mer is not the right planning document. Gigi’s, Crown Grill, Sabatini’s and the 360 experience answer very different dinner questions.
This guide uses the current Discovery Princess roster and separates ordinary fare inclusions from optional spending. A pizza slice, a seated pizza restaurant and an immersive seven-course event should not sit in the same budget category just because all three serve food.
What matters for your decision
- Slice is an included pizza option; Gigi’s is a paid casual restaurant with different service.
- The current ship roster includes The Catch by Rudi and O’Malley’s Irish Pub.
- 360 is a separately charged immersive experience for ages 13 and older, not a standard main dining room meal.
Which restaurants are included on Discovery Princess?
Main dining is included, with Princess describing Traditional, Flexible and Walk-in arrangements. World Fresh Marketplace provides buffet choices, International Café offers smaller food selections, and Slice, the Salty Dog Grill and Swirls supply casual favorites. Reserve Collection Dining is for eligible guests. International Café’s food and its specialty coffee menu need separate treatment when budgeting.
The table covers principal venues. Confirm hours and access in the official ship information. Drinks, premium dishes and delivery may cost extra even where standard food is included.
| Venue | Food and occasion | Cost / access |
|---|---|---|
| Main dining rooms | Seated meals with Traditional, Flexible or Walk-in arrangements | Included |
| World Fresh Marketplace | Buffet dining | Included standard food |
| International Café | Small meals, pastries and snacks | Included standard food; specialty beverages extra |
| Slice | Casual pizza by the slice | Included |
| The Salty Dog Grill | Poolside burgers and grill food | Included standard food |
| Swirls Ice Cream Bar | Casual soft-serve treat | Included standard offering |
| Gigi’s Pizzeria by Alfredo | Seated made-to-order pizza | Paid casual dining; package terms may apply |
| O’Malley’s Irish Pub | Pub menu and social setting | Paid casual dining; drinks separate |
| Crown Grill | Steakhouse | Specialty charge |
| Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria | Italian dining | Specialty charge |
| The Catch by Rudi | Seafood-focused restaurant | Specialty charge |
| 360: An Extraordinary Experience | Immersive seven-course dining event | Separate cover charge; ages 13+ |
| Crab Shack / special dining events | Scheduled pop-up or event service | Additional charge; check sailing schedule |
| Reserve Collection Dining | Dedicated main dining area and service | Restricted to eligible guests |
Gigi’s pizza, The Catch seafood or an immersive 360 evening?
Gigi’s is the right venue to investigate when you want a seated pizza meal, rather than something to carry back to the pool. Slice fills the included quick-food role. Compare the current Gigi’s menu with the casual-dining terms in your package, especially if you expect to visit repeatedly. A paid pizza lunch can be worthwhile for the service and setting, but it is optional even for someone who loves pizza.
The Catch by Rudi puts seafood at the center of the dinner decision. Crown Grill is the conventional steakhouse alternative, and Sabatini’s offers Italian dining. Read the full menus before dividing a group by those labels: the best choice is the restaurant that gives every diner an appealing main course and a comfortable pace. Do not assume an old Discovery restaurant menu still represents the current venue.
Princess describes 360 as a seven-course immersive experience using visuals, music, storytelling and other sensory elements. The current ship page states a cover charge and a minimum age of 13, with onboard reservation instructions. Choose it because the production is part of the appeal. If the goal is simply a good seafood or steak dinner, compare the ordinary specialty restaurants first rather than paying for an event you do not particularly want.
Which meal is worth booking first?
A couple seeking one celebration dinner should compare The Catch, Crown Grill and Sabatini’s menus, then choose around their preferred cuisine. For a group that wants entertainment integrated into the meal and meets the age rule, investigate 360’s availability and current terms. For a relaxed lunch, Gigi’s or O’Malley’s may fit better than a full specialty dinner, depending on the published service hours.
A budget-focused traveler can begin with the included main dining and casual venues and still have varied meals. International Café is a useful place to check when a smaller portion suits the day, but remember that its specialty coffee can be a separate purchase. Do not buy a dining package just to avoid eating every meal in the buffet; the main dining rooms are already included.
Build a dining plan around the actual sailing
Discovery’s main dining options let you choose how much structure you want. Traditional dining is worth considering when a group prefers a consistent plan, while Flexible or Walk-in arrangements may suit changing days; confirm how each operates for your reservation. Put specialty bookings on evenings with enough margin after excursions, then coordinate them with entertainment rather than squeezing a show between courses.
Treat scheduled events such as Crab Shack and 360 as sailing-specific opportunities. A pop-up listed on a ship page is not a promise of daily operation. Check the program, booking channel and cancellation rules on board. If using Plus or Premier, inspect the actual benefit list and exclusions on your booking; casual meals, specialty meals, experiential dining and delivery fees can follow different rules.
Reservations, menus and the total food budget
If you have a food allergy, contact the cruise line before departure and discuss preparation with the dining team before ordering. Our cruise dietary-needs guide explains what to confirm.
Compare departure dates and cabin fares on CruiseGem’s Discovery Princess page, then add the optional meals and drinks you actually plan to buy. Use the resulting trip total to compare sailings.
Your decision checklist
- Open the current Discovery Princess venue list and save the restaurants you want
- Check the daily opening times before leaving for an excursion
- Match every paid meal to a specific reservation and all-in price
- Confirm any package exclusions and cabin-based restaurant access
- Tell the dining team about food allergies before ordering
- Keep one convenient included option as a backup
Questions travelers ask
Can I eat on Discovery Princess without paying for specialty restaurants?
Yes. Main dining rooms, World Fresh Marketplace, standard International Café food, Slice, the Salty Dog Grill and Swirls provide included choices. Paid restaurants, specialty drinks and some services are extra.
Which Discovery Princess restaurant should I book first?
Choose The Catch for a seafood occasion, Crown Grill for a classic steakhouse or Sabatini’s for Italian dining. Investigate 360 separately if the immersive production is a priority and all guests meet its age requirement.
Can children under thirteen attend Discovery’s 360 experience?
Princess’s current ship page lists 360 for ages 13 and older. Check the booking terms for your voyage; ordinary included dining and other family-suitable restaurants remain separate options.
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.
- Discovery Princess official dining and ship guideCurrent roster including The Catch, O’Malley’s, included venues, Reserve dining and 360 age/booking information.
- Princess specialty diningSpecialty concepts and dining categories.
- Princess cruise dining overviewIncluded dining, casual restaurants and reservation framework.