I Spent A Week Eating My Way Through One Of The World's Largest Cruise Ships. Years Later, I Still Crave These 10 Dishes.

Wonder of the Seas has some restaurants that are complimentary as part of the cruise rate, while specialty dining incurs an additional cost.

For the latter, guests often pay a cover charge for a three-course meal. I made reservations at five specialty restaurants. I recommend booking your reservation as soon as possible, because the cost tends to rise the longer you wait.

The main dining room is complimentary for guests and serves breakfast and a three-course dinner each day.

The shrimp was juicy and had great flavor. The rice was sticky, which I like, and the asparagus and tomatoes were well-seasoned.

A delicious berry compote on top paired nicely with maple syrup. Two crispy strips of bacon added a savory crunch to each bite. This was my favorite breakfast of the whole trip.

It's included for guests and serves a selection of meats, cheeses, and toppings, like pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.

The queso had great texture and flavor. The bar had every topping I could want, satisfying my Tex-Mex craving on the ship.

I paid $55 for a three-course dinner here.

It was an eclectic mix of textures and flavors, yet it blended perfectly in my mouth.

On a plant-filled outdoor deck, 150 Central Park served a variety of meat, seafood, and other "locally sourced ingredients," according to Royal Caribbean. I had a three-course dinner for $50.

The dessert was soft, fluffy, and light, with a cream cheese filling. Caramelized popcorn, whipped cream, and a Nutella drizzle complemented it perfectly, making it even more satisfying than the main course.

The menu draws inspiration from Maine to Maryland. I paid $53 for a three-course dinner.

The toasted roll was generously loaded with thick chunks of lobster and a layer of crisp lettuce. I squeezed the grilled lemon across the top and bit into the refreshing mess of a sandwich. It reminded me of lobster rolls I've had back home on the East Coast.

I took one bite, and it was easy to see why it came highly recommended. The lemon custard was tangy with a bit of sweetness, and it filled up a flaky, buttery crust. It was the best lemon tart I've ever had.

I booked a three-course dinner at the Mason Jar for $40, and everything I ordered made my top 10 list.

I ordered the crab beignets appetizer at the Mason Jar. Although I'd never had one before, I love crab, and I love beignets. So I gave it a try.

They were the perfect texture — soft and fluffy with a crisp outer layer. The crab flavor was subtle, with cinnamon on top for an interesting twist. The accompanying crap dip was refreshing, too.

The chicken was tender and well-seasoned, with a crispy outer layer. The sides had good flavor as well.

Called "Gone Bananas," the dessert consisted of layers of vanilla pudding and graham cracker crumbs inside a jar. It was topped with brûléed bananas, whipped cream, and toffee. The dessert was fluffy, light, and rich in banana flavor.

It was a fitting ending to my favorite meal of the trip.

While the specialty restaurants served delicious dishes, I thought the food quality was just as high in the main dining room, where I ate only twice.

But I'd absolutely pay to go back to The Mason Jar for all three standout courses.