Sun Princess dining guide: included meals, Makoto Ocean and specialty choices
Sun Princess dining guide to Americana Diner, The Eatery, Alfredo’s, Makoto Ocean, Umai, The Catch, Crown Grill and dining-package distinctions.
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Sun Princess has several different kinds of dining purchase, and sorting them out makes the ship much easier to plan. The main dining room, The Eatery and Americana Diner provide included meals. Alfredo’s and O’Malley’s sit in Princess’s paid casual category, while restaurants such as Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill are specialty choices. An immersive dining event is another decision again.
Older Sun Princess articles can contain launch-era names or accommodation arrangements. This guide follows the current official ship page, including Americana Diner and the Sanctuary Restaurant. Check the venue and package terms attached to your departure rather than assuming an old menu or a sister-ship review still applies.
What matters for your decision
- Americana Diner is complimentary; Alfredo’s and O’Malley’s are a different casual-dining category.
- Makoto Ocean, Umai Teppanyaki and Umai Hot Pot offer distinct Japanese dining formats.
- Sanctuary Restaurant access depends on eligible accommodation, not an ordinary specialty reservation.
Which restaurants are included on Sun Princess?
The included foundation is the main dining room, The Eatery and Americana Diner, supplemented by International Café food and casual Promenade options. Princess lists Americana Diner for breakfast, lunch and dinner, although the sailing’s actual hours control. Specialty coffee, premium drinks, gelato and delivery can have different charges from the food itself. The Sanctuary Restaurant is restricted to eligible Sanctuary Collection guests.
| Venue | Food and occasion | Cost / access |
|---|---|---|
| Main dining room | Seated multicourse meals | Included |
| The Eatery | Flexible buffet-style food choices | Included standard food |
| Americana Diner | American comfort food across published meal services | Complimentary |
| International Café / Promenade food options | Smaller meals and casual snacks | Standard included choices; check drinks and individual items |
| Alfredo’s Pizzeria | Seated made-to-order pizza | Paid casual dining; package terms may apply |
| O’Malley’s Irish Pub | Pub food and a social setting | Paid casual dining; drinks separate |
| Crown Grill | Classic steakhouse and seafood | Specialty charge |
| Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria | Italian restaurant | Specialty charge |
| The Catch by Rudi | Seafood-focused restaurant | Specialty charge |
| The Butcher’s Block by Dario | Beef-focused dining concept | Specialty charge |
| Makoto Ocean | Japanese dining by Makoto Okuwa | Specialty charge |
| Umai Teppanyaki / Umai Hot Pot | Two different interactive Japanese meal formats | Specialty charge; reserve the right experience |
| Love by Britto | Art-themed dining experience | Specialty charge; currently included with Princess Premier |
| Sanctuary Restaurant | Dedicated Sanctuary Collection dining | Restricted to eligible guests |
Americana, Alfredo's and three Japanese dining formats
Americana Diner is complimentary, with Princess listing burgers, fried chicken, mac and cheese, and breakfast-for-dinner choices among its dishes. Alfredo's is a seated pizzeria in the paid casual-dining program. Choose Americana for an included diner meal, or check Alfredo's menu and your package allowance when you want a pizza restaurant dinner.
Makoto Ocean centers on Japanese dishes and handcrafted sushi. Umai Teppanyaki has a chef cooking at the grill in front of the group. At Umai Hot Pot, diners cook meat, seafood and vegetables in broth at the table. Consider whether everyone wants to take part in that preparation, then ask about ingredients and dietary alternatives.
The Butcher's Block by Dario serves beef in a shared, family-style setting. Crown Grill offers the more conventional steakhouse meal. For seafood, compare The Catch by Rudi; for Italian food, Sabatini's. Love by Britto combines dinner with an art-themed setting. Its current venue page lists it as included with Princess Premier, unlike separately charged experiences such as 360. Confirm the benefit on your booking when reserving.
Select a Sun Princess dinner the whole party wants
Use the menus to narrow the choice: The Catch for seafood, Sabatini's for Italian food, Crown Grill for steak, or Makoto Ocean for Japanese dishes and sushi. Choose an Umai experience when the group wants tableside cooking to be part of the evening, making sure to reserve the grill or hot pot you intended.
Families can get considerable variety from the included plan before paying for more restaurants. Americana Diner is especially worth examining when familiar comfort food helps the whole party eat together. Save a paid meal for a clear occasion. A restaurant reservation has less value if someone would rather spend that evening at a show or return early after an excursion.
Sun Princess dining reservations and package benefits
Set up the main dining arrangement in the Princess app, then add the reservations that matter most. Use a current deck plan when working out the route from the restaurant to the theater; a short interval on a large ship can become an unnecessary rush. Do not reserve a long dinner just after the expected return from a full-day excursion without allowing time for delays and changing clothes.
When comparing Princess Plus or Premier with a standard fare, list the benefits attached to your booking. Casual meals, specialty dining, experiential events, beverages and OceanNow delivery have separate rules. Price the meals and services you expect to use, including any supplements, before comparing the package total.
Spellbound's current offer is $45 per guest for a magic show and two cocktails. It is a separate entertainment purchase; the current offer does not include dinner. Arrange your meal around the show time and check the amount in your booking currency.
Your decision checklist
- Check casual, specialty and experiential dining allowances separately.
- Confirm whether the room includes Sanctuary dining and full-suite lounge privileges.
Questions travelers ask
Can I eat on Sun Princess without paying for specialty restaurants?
Yes. Main dining, The Eatery, Americana Diner and standard included café or casual choices provide meals without buying specialty dining. Some drinks, premium items and delivery services can still cost extra.
Which Sun Princess restaurant should I book first?
Choose by the experience you want: The Catch for seafood, Crown Grill for a classic steakhouse, Makoto Ocean for its Japanese menu or Umai for interactive dining. Check package eligibility for that exact venue.
Is Americana Diner a paid casual meal like Alfredo’s?
No. Princess currently lists Americana Diner as complimentary. Alfredo’s is in the paid casual-dining category, with any package benefit depending on your booked terms.
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.
- Sun Princess official ship and restaurant guideCurrent ship-specific dining categories, venues and Sanctuary Restaurant access.
- Princess Cruises: Americana Diner official detailsComplimentary designation, meals and Sun Princess availability.
- Princess specialty restaurantsRestaurant concepts and specialty-dining framework.
- Princess Cruises: Love by Britto official opening announcementSun-specific art-themed restaurant concept; historical launch price is not reused.
- Princess Spellbound current offerCurrent show-and-two-cocktail format and advertised cover charge; supersedes the original dinner event.
- Love by Britto current restaurant termsCurrent specialty classification, Sun and Star availability and Princess Premier inclusion supersede historical launch descriptions.