The main alternative to the sit-down dining room is the Lido Marketplace.



The Lido Marketplace is essentially a buffet that is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night. And there are a variety of stations - both self-serve and made-to-order - to choose from.



Breakfast included options like eggs benedict and an omelette station.



Lunch features a salad bar plus tons of stations that include Italian or BBQ or Mexican and more.



Often, there is a theme, and you can find similarities between what is in the main dining room and what is on the buffet.



Comfort food items were on a bar labeled Comfort Kitchen.



Here's a sampling of my goodies.



and more!



There's also the Carnival Deli, which has hot pastrami on rye, grilled Reuben, roasted turkey breast on a country roll and more.



I tried a philly cheesesteak here.



The Mongolian Wok station features Asian fare.



Select your noodles and veggies.



Then tell the chefs which meat you want in the wok.



Finally, add a sauce and voila.



The Carvery is a station where they literally carve meat right for you.



It was roast beef on the day I visited.



The Sweet Spot is where your desserts are. On one sea day afternoon, they do the Chocolate Extravaganza where all of the desserts are chocolate.



Swirls is the ice cream bar. Choose from chocolate, vanills or strawberry.



I had ice cream just about every night.



Good Eats was another station with tons of tasty options, usually served late night.