MSC Seaside Complete Restaurant Guide & PDF Menus
MSC Seaside offers a wide variety of dining venues including complimentary restaurants and specialty restaurants available for an additional fee. Guests sailing on MSC Seaside can enjoy meals in main dining rooms, buffet-style restaurants, or reserve a table at one of the specialty dining venues. This MSC Seaside dining guide highlights the main restaurants, buffet options, specialty dining experiences, and MSC Yacht Club restaurant so guests can plan their meals and discover all the food options available during their cruise.
About MSC Seaside
MSC Seaside is a Seaside Class cruise ship from MSC Cruises that entered service in 2017. The ship features a distinctive Miami-style design with extensive outdoor areas and a glass-walled, multi-deck atrium. MSC Seaside measures 153,500 gross tons and accommodates more than 4,100 guests, with a maximum capacity of over 5,300 passengers. The ship has 19 decks with numerous restaurants, bars, lounges, and entertainment options.
A standout feature of MSC Seaside is the aft area, designed to bring guests closer to the sea, and the waterfront promenade that allows guests to enjoy ocean views while walking outdoors. Dining onboard reflects the European roots of MSC Cruises while offering international cuisine. Guests will find Mediterranean-inspired dishes, Italian favorites like freshly made pasta and pizza, and several specialty restaurants for additional culinary experiences beyond the included venues.
Dining Hours Onboard MSC Seaside
Knowing the dining schedule on MSC Seaside helps guests plan meals throughout the day. From breakfast in the main dining room to late-night pizza in the buffet, MSC Seaside provides options for all meals and snacks.
Breakfast
Marketplace Buffet: 6:00 am - 11:00 am
Main Dining Room (port days): 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Brunch
Main Dining Room (sea days): 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Lunch
Marketplace Buffet: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Specialty Restaurants (on select days): 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dinner
Marketplace Buffet: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Main Dining Rooms: Staggered seatings between 5:00 pm and 9:15 pm
Specialty Restaurants: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Late Night
Marketplace Buffet: 10:00 pm - 2:00 am
All MSC Seaside dining hours listed above are subject to change based on itinerary, port days, and onboard scheduling. Guests should check the daily program or the MSC for Me app for the most accurate and up to date restaurant hours during their cruise.
MSC Seaside Complimentary Restaurants
Main Dining Rooms
MSC Seaside has two main dining rooms located at the aft of the ship. Seashore Restaurant is located on Deck 5 and Ipanema Restaurant is located on Deck 6. Both restaurants serve the same rotating dinner menu that changes nightly and includes Mediterranean cuisine, Italian dishes, seafood selections, and international cruise dining options.
Seashore Restaurant
Seashore Restaurant is the main dining room located at the aft of the ship. It offers a rotating dinner menu with Mediterranean-inspired dishes, Italian specialties, seafood, and international cuisine.
Breakfast: Seashore offers daily breakfast from 7:30 to 9:00 AM on port days.
Breakfast Menu
Brunch: Brunch is available from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM on sea days only.
Seaday Brunch Menu
Dinner: Assigned dining (Early Seating and Late Seating) is standard for Bella and Fantastica guests. The Seashore Restaurant hosts dinner seatings at 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM, and 9:30 PM.
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Ipanema Restaurant
Ipanema Restaurant is located above Seashore and serves dinner only, with Mediterranean and international dishes. Seating is Early 5:00 pm, Late 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm. Reservations are required, and smart casual dress is recommended, with formal attire on special evenings.
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Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant
The Marketplace Buffet on Deck 8 offers casual all-day dining with multiple food stations featuring international selections and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
The Marketplace Buffet
Breakfast: 6:30 to 11:00 AM, and includes eggs, omelets, pancakes, waffles, pastries, cereal, and fruit.
Lunch: 12:00 to 4:00 PM, and includes pizza, pasta, salads, hamburgers, hot dogs, and hot entrees.
Dinner: 6:00 to 9:30 PM, featuring rotating international dishes and late-night pizza from 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
Biscayne Bay Buffet
Located on Deck 16, this smaller buffet annex is dedicated to family dining with kid-friendly favorites and casual meals.
MSC Yacht Club Exclusive Dining
Guests staying in the MSC Yacht Club on MSC Seaside have access to a private restaurant reserved exclusively for Yacht Club passengers. The MSC Yacht Club Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with menus that change daily.
MSC Yacht Club Restaurant
Breakfast: 7:00 to 9:30 AM
Sample Breakfast Menu
Lunch: 12:00 to 1:30 PM
Sample Lunch Menu
Dinner: 5:30 to 9:00 PM
Sample Dinner Menu
Highlights: Dining in the MSC Yacht Club Restaurant focuses on Mediterranean cuisine along with international dishes prepared to order. The venue provides a quieter and more private dining environment compared to the ship’s larger restaurants and is included as part of the MSC Yacht Club experience.
The One Pool Buffet & Grill
The One Pool Buffet and Grill offers a more relaxed dining experience within the Yacht Club area. Menu options often include seafood, steak, carving stations, and made to order burgers.
Hours:
Breakfast 7:00 - 10:30 AM
Lunch 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Afternoon snacks 3:30 - 4:30 PM.
MSC Seaside Specialty Restaurants
MSC Seaside features several specialty restaurants that require a reservation or additional fee. These restaurants provide alternative dining experiences with menus that focus on specific cuisines.
Butcher’s Cut
Butcher’s Cut is MSC Seaside’s steakhouse, offering premium cuts of beef, seafood options, and classic steakhouse sides. The restaurant has a contemporary interior and an extensive selection of wines and cocktails.
Asian Market Kitchen
Asian Market Kitchen provides sushi, teppanyaki, and pan-Asian dishes designed by Chef Roy Yamaguchi. Guests can watch chefs prepare meals at the teppanyaki stations or enjoy freshly prepared sushi and Asian-inspired plates.
Bistrot La Boheme
Bistrot La Boheme serves French-inspired dishes such as steak frites, French onion soup, and roasted meats. The bistro provides a casual yet refined setting for a relaxed meal.
Ocean Cay Restaurant
Ocean Cay focuses on seafood and Mediterranean-inspired dishes prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Guests can enjoy seasonal fish, shellfish, and chef specials in a bright, modern setting.
All Stars Sports Bar
All Stars Sports Bar features classic bar fare like burgers, wings, and small plates, along with drinks, interactive games, and TVs for watching sports and live events.
Venchi Bar
Venchi Chocolate Bar offers coffee, gelato, crepes, and chocolate desserts. Guests can enjoy indoor seating or the outdoor gelato and crepe station along the aft promenade. Food and beverages from Venchi are not included in any MSC cruises dining or beverage package.
Dining Tips for MSC Seaside
Reservations for specialty restaurants should be made early to secure preferred dining times.
Dining schedules may vary between sea days and port days, especially for breakfast and lunch service.
Guests seeking flexible dining should consider booking the Aurea Experience, which includes My Choice Dining.
MSC Yacht Club guests benefit from private dining rooms and exclusive menus.
MSC Cruises has a limited number of tables for two in the main dining rooms. Couples are often seated at shared tables with four or more guests. Travelers who prefer private dining should visit the dining desk immediately after boarding to request a table change, as availability is limited and handled on a first come basis.
Final Thoughts on MSC Seaside Dining
MSC Seaside offers a mix of complimentary and specialty restaurants across multiple decks. Guests can enjoy the main Seashore and Ipanema restaurants, the Marketplace and Biscayne Bay buffets, and a variety of specialty dining venues.
Specialty restaurants include Butcher’s Cut, Ocean Cay, Asian Market Kitchen, Teppanyaki, and Bistrot La Boheme, offering steakhouse, seafood, Asian, and French-style dining experiences. MSC Yacht Club guests benefit from a private restaurant with daily changing menus.
With multiple dining venues and international cuisine available, MSC Seaside provides a wide range of options for passengers to explore and enjoy throughout their cruise.
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