The Wake is Virgin Voyages' steak and seafood restaurant — the closest thing the line has to a classic cruise "specialty" venue, except it's included in your fare with no cover charge. Set on Deck 6 (aft) with floor-to-ceiling windows over the ship's wake and 1950s New York-and-London glamour, it's the spot for dry-aged steaks, a seafood tower, and a famous bottomless brunch. Here's the menu, what to order, and how to book it.
The Wake is the reservation we tell clients to grab first — here's why, and how to do it.
The Wake quick facts
- Cuisine: steakhouse & seafood
- Location: Deck 6, aft, with wake views
- Cost: included — no cover charge (drinks extra via the Bar Tab)
- Meals: dinner; bottomless brunch on select days
- Best for: a dressed-up dinner, steak and seafood lovers, a celebration night
What's on The Wake menu
The Wake reads like a high-end chophouse: a raw bar and seafood tower to start, premium cuts including dry-aged steaks, chops, and fish mains, plus the classic steakhouse sides and showy desserts. The dining room — all dramatic staircase and rich tones — is the most "occasion" space on the ship. Then there's the bottomless brunch, a Virgin signature where you order as many dishes as you like across savory and sweet; it's one of the most-loved experiences on board when it's offered on your sailing. Menus evolve, so use this as the lay of the land.
What to order at The Wake
- The seafood tower to share is the iconic starter.
- A dry-aged steak is the headliner — cooked to order with classic sides.
- Dover sole or the day's fish if you lean seafood.
- At brunch, order widely — it's bottomless, so sample both the savory and sweet sides.
Reservations & tips
The Wake is the most in-demand dinner reservation on the ship, so book it the instant your planner opens — and grab the brunch slot too if it appears. It's a great night to lean into Virgin's relaxed-but-elevated dress code. Drinks (including the wine list) run through the Bar Tab. See where The Wake lands in our restaurants ranked and the full dining guide.
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The Wake FAQ
Is The Wake included on Virgin Voyages?
Yes. The Wake is one of the six main restaurants included in your fare with no cover charge. Only drinks are extra, through the Bar Tab.
What kind of food is The Wake?
The Wake is a steak and seafood restaurant — dry-aged steaks, chops, a seafood tower and raw bar, and fish mains, plus a bottomless brunch on select days.
What deck is The Wake on?
The Wake is on Deck 6, at the aft of the ship, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ship's wake.
Is The Wake brunch worth it?
For many sailors it's a highlight. The bottomless brunch lets you order as many savory and sweet dishes as you like and is included, so it's well worth booking when it's offered.
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