Holland America Line Oosterdam: Complete Dining Guide

In this complete dining guide to Holland America Line’s Oosterdam I’ll take you through all the dining venues on board, from breakfast to late-night bites, room service, and casual dining, as well as specialty restaurants and a few pop-up surprises during your sailing with Holland America Line. I’ll cover all the dining venues on board and some other great spots where you can grab a bite.

We’ll start our dining guide with the inclusive dining venues on board.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for Holland America Line.

What Dining is Included on Holland America Line Oosterdam?

Lido Market

First, we head to the Lido Market. Located toward the aft of the ship on Deck Nine, in between the Lido and sea view pools. The Lido Market is a curated selection of food options that you can grab on the go or have made to order.

The Lido Market is open throughout the day, from 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, dinner, and late-night snacks at different stations each offering a unique cuisine. You can also find each station’s daily menu on the Navigator app.

- Dining Stations in The Lido Market -

🥐 At the Breadboard you’ll find, croissants and Danish pastries at breakfast and throughout the day, you’ll find fresh fruit, deli sandwiches, cheese boards and antipasto.

🥗 Wild Harvest provides hearty salads prepared fresh to order, or you can choose one of the classic salads on offer.

🍜 Distant lands is Where you’ll find global cuisine such Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, like pizza and freshly made pasta and Asian cuisine such as curries and sushi.

🍗 Homestead offers classic comfort foods such as hearty soups and chowders, carvery specials and side such as fries, mac and cheese, and don’t miss the French toast pancakes freshly made on the griddle in the morning.

🍨 The Sweet Spot is the place to head if you have a sweet tooth. Choose from ice cream creations, delicious desserts, and breakfast specialties,

The Lido also has a variety of teas and drip coffee throughout the day which are all included in your fare. For breakfast, there is also an omelette station offering freshly prepared omelettes to order.

Throughout your voyage, you’ll also find special promotions and themed dinners, and social events such as such as the seafood boil. Themed dinners are highlighted in your daily planner and the Navigator app so you can see what’s coming up on your voyage.

And don’t miss the “Cake Me Away” event, with an array of delicious cakes. With seating conveniently located between the two pools on Oosterdam, it’s easy to grab something to eat and dine poolside or alfresco.

Vista Dining Room

Another inclusive venue is the Vista Dining Room. This is the main dining room on Oosterdam.

This split-level dining room spans Decks Two and Three, located at the ship’s aft. Reservations can be made by dialling 88 or through the Navigator app. If you haven’t made a reservation The Vista Dining Room also welcomes walk-ins and there is a separate entrance for guests with reservations or suite guests who have upgraded to Club Orange.

The Dining Room is a great spot for an elegant breakfast, a leisurely lunch on sea days, or a multi-course dinner. Lunch at sea offers a tempting selection of dishes, all included in your fare, though some specialty items have a small surcharge if you wish to indulge.

Dinner each evening features ever-changing menu. There is also a selection of port to plate dishes each evening with regionally sourced ingredients and dishes inspired by the destinations on your itinerary. And the menu also includes dishes from Holland America’s “Global Fresh Fish” program.

Some menu items come with a surcharge, like the premium steaks from the Pinnacle Grill. The Gala Evening menu in the Dining room, features an impressive selection of starters and mains, and it’s an opportunity to show appreciation as the galley crew parades through the dining room.

Dive-In Poolside Grill and Taco Bar

Another inclusive dining option on Oosterdam is the Dive-In Poolside Grill, which in my opinion hands down serves the best poolside burgers at sea and which are all individual cooked to order.

Alongside burgers and hot dogs on offer, there are crip fries cooked 4 ways and daily milkshake specials. The Dive-In is open from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m so it’s perfect for a casual poolside lunch or an early dinner.

Nearby, the Dive in you’ll find another inclusive dining option –the self-serve Taco Bar, where you can make your own tacos, fajitas, and choose from a variety of accompaniments such as beans, roasted corn, and Mexican rice but be careful choose your heat level wisely with the array of chili sauce on offer!

Room service

Room service is available 24 hours a day with a selection of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night snacks. There are also some up-charge items available if you’d like to indulge. When I ordered room service, I found the food was served piping hot, and the portion size, freshness and quality was fantastic.

Royal Dutch Tea

Oosterdam also offers the Royal Dutch Tea in the Dining Room on Deck Three, and this is usually held on sea days. It’s a lovely way to spend an hour, and features Dutch sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats like stroopwafels, Dutch butter cake, and mini Dutch apple tarts. A selection of teas is also available.

No reservations are required, and tea is served from 3 p.m.

Crow’s Nest Café,

While its not a formal dining venue, another place to grab a pastry with a gourmet coffee during the day is the Crow’s Nest Café. Located right at the top of the ship overlooking the bow at the front, this panoramic lounge is a perfect spot for a quiet, contemplative breakfast with a view perhaps before you attend one of the many art classes nearby.

Neptune Lounge

Neptune and Pinnacle suite guests also have access to the Neptune Lounge, and this is located on Deck Seven midship. This private lounge offers complimentary refreshments throughout the day, with continental breakfast in the morning and sandwiches, cookies, and pastries available between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The Retreat

Guests renting a cabana at The Retreat on board Oosterdam can enjoy a selection of healthy breakfast and lunch options, including sushi platters or choose from the Dive-In menu. Fresh fruit, juices, and pastries are provided on arrival, and snacks are served mid-morning and afternoon.

Now let’s move on to the speciality dining options on board Oosterdam.

Speciality Dining Options on Holland America Line Oosterdam

Canaletto

First we head to Canaletto, Open each evening from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m This relaxed venue is located within a secluded section in the Lido Market. The focus here is on coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. At this Italian restaurant on board Oosterdam’s, guests can enjoy Italian classics including pasta which is made fresh each day on board.

Pinnacle Grill

The Pinnacle Grill which is located on Deck Two and serves steak and seafood in an elegant setting, with separate menus for lunch and dinner. It also serves breakfast for Neptune and Pinnacle suite guests. Choose a table overlooking the Atrium to hear the music from the Ocean Bar above or opt for a more intimate secluded table in one of the alcoves or maybe choose a table with a dramatic sea view.

Morimoto by Sea

The Pinnacle Grill occasionally transforms into Morimoto by Sea, a pop-up restaurant by Chef Morimoto, with unique dishes, exclusive beverages, and decadent desserts. The Morimoto by sea pop up is available at least one each voyage and is definitely worth a visit of you enjoy great seafood and Asian Cuisine and was definitely a culinary highlight on my voyage.

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