Where to eat at Universal Orlando including menus...UPDATED REGULARLY

macraven · Jan 17, 2016

AustinTink, i usually have the chicken waffle sandwich at least twice during my stay at the darkside.
for the times i have had it, the chicken didn't have a hard fried coating on it.
it was floured and soft.

i was first there in mid october when that place opened.
think it opened in the summer and a few things were changed around on the menu a few months after i first went to it.
one thing i do is ask for the syrup/mayo sauce to be put in a cup and not on the sandwich.

maybe the sandwich you had had been sitting out longer than it should have.
that is horrible to get a dental problem eating food while on vacation.

if you try it again, request that your chicken is fresh and not a piece that has sat under the lights.

wish you the best success on trying it again.

Kivara · Jan 18, 2016

GoinghometoWDW : Definitely contact guest services, as Mac said! I emailed them about my DS's dairy allergy (he wanted to try the Big Pink Donut) and they emailed me back within a few hours with a complete list of ingredients.

Trixie15: In June (2015) the LeakyCauldron still served hot butterbeer. We got it as the drink with our breakfast. I know a lot of people like it (and I LOVE every other form of butterbeer), but I thought the hot was terrible. To each their own, right?

cigar95 · Jan 18, 2016

cigar95 said:
Vivo - are they open for lunch? The "official" site says they open at 5, but I've seen elsewhere that they are open at 11. I'd like to have a lunch there, and then a lighter dinner at Hot Dog Hall of Fame, but obviously that won't work if they don't open until later.
Thanks.

I can now answer my own question - I just spoke with a manager, and learned that they only open for lunch during particularly busy seasons. He mentioned Spring Break and Christmas, but I would guess at least part of the summer as well.

For my trip next week, definitely no lunch.

AustinTink · Jan 20, 2016

macraven said:
AustinTink, i usually have the chicken waffle sandwich at least twice during my stay at the darkside.
for the times i have had it, the chicken didn't have a hard fried coating on it.
it was floured and soft.

i was first there in mid october when that place opened.
think it opened in the summer and a few things were changed around on the menu a few months after i first went to it.
one thing i do is ask for the syrup/mayo sauce to be put in a cup and not on the sandwich.

maybe the sandwich you had had been sitting out longer than it should have.
that is horrible to get a dental problem eating food while on vacation.

if you try it again, request that your chicken is fresh and not a piece that has sat under the lights.

wish you the best success on trying it again.

Thanks for the info! Yep, we were there the week it opened in the summer. The coating was like a double batter with cornflakes type of thing. Really hard. Glad to know it has changed. We will try it agin in April.

Kivara · Jan 26, 2016

Hey damo, just wanted to let you know...the Vivo's menu link is "now extinct."

damo · Jan 26, 2016

Kivara said:
Hey damo, just wanted to let you know...the Vivo's menu link is "now extinct."

Thanks Kivara....off to fix it! I really appreciate when people give me a heads up!

RAPstar · Jan 27, 2016

Kivara said:
Hey damo, just wanted to let you know...the Vivo's menu link is "now extinct."

The same goes for the Cabana Bay menus, I think. I tried clicking them recently and nothing there

damo · Jan 27, 2016

RAPstar said:
The same goes for the Cabana Bay menus, I think. I tried clicking them recently and nothing there

Thanks!

karint · Feb 7, 2016

Confisco Grill-salads
Margaritaville- volcano nachos
Blondies-good sandwiches
Leaky Cauldron

rdunative · Feb 13, 2016

Chicken and Waffles at Cletus’ Chicken Shack. Delicious!

macraven · Feb 13, 2016

LadyPageTurner · Feb 16, 2016

My favorite places to eat that never disappoint:

At US, Finnegan’s is AMAZING. The food is great each time we go. I always get the fish and chips.

I was surprised by how good the Springfield Dining area was. Something for everyone and the food tasted fresh (if a bit heavy on the fried options…). I had the Chicken and Waffles last time.

I have been CRAVING that giant pink donut from Lard Lads. I was disappointed to read elsewhere that this is hit or miss. People getting stale ones :-/ Make sure to get it from the Springfield area and not the bakery at the front of the park.

At IOA, Mythos Restaurant is as good as they say. I’ve heard it used to be better but since I’ve eaten there 4 times since 2011, it has been on point. Plus the inside is so cool! The risotto is my favorite.

The Three Broomsticks –now, I’m a huge Potterhead so my opinion is surely biased. I’ve always enjoyed the food and have not had any negative experiences. We ate here every single day, sometimes twice, on our last 2 trips.

At citywalk, Margaritaville – I’ve had dinner here every trip since I was 13. The music, the drinks, the food noms… it’s my Orlando vacation all in one restaurant.

Pat O Brien’s – I’m originally from New Orleans and my DH LOVES seafood so we always hit up Pat O’s for a hurricane and a poboy. The Dueling Pianos makes the restaurant feel like a party. I’m extremely shy, but after a hurricane, even I am requesting songs!

Antojitos - This was brand new, and not really “open”-open last time we went. We thought the salsa was excellent and my DH still talks about the duck tacos.

My last trip was February 2014. I’m looking forward to trying the new places: NBC Sports Grill, The Cowfish, and all of Diagon Alley! I’ll be combing this board for all your reviews.

damo · Feb 17, 2016

Many of my counter service menu photos have not been replaced for a couple of years. If anyone would like to get me some updated photos, it would be much appreciated!!!

Just post them here and I will link to them in the first page.

RAPstar · Feb 19, 2016

Cowfish and Hard Rock cafe menu links need to be fixed, @damo

damo · Feb 19, 2016

RAPstar said:
Cowfish and Hard Rock cafe menu links need to be fixed, @damo

fixed....thanks!

rlahansler · Feb 23, 2016

Coming to Universal August 4th thru August 7. Family of 6 (2 are my kids friends). Kids ages are 13 and 16. Staying at Hard Rock. This is evryones first time here except mine and my daughter.
Looking for dining reservations ideas.
Looking for one good breakfast buffet and one good sit down dinner, the rest counter service . Not interested in Margaretville (I ate here in 2014 and di not care for it).
Any suggestions is greatly appreciated

schumigirl · Feb 23, 2016

This thread is perfect for what you're looking for.

First post has all menus for hotels, parks and Citywalk.

Margaritaville is one I would have recommended as we have never had a bad meal in there, but as you don't care for it I won't recommend it.......

You know what your family likes.......the menus are up to date and the thread has lots of info on everywhere you can think of to eat.

Cowfish is excellent for dinner.

Counter service, Thunder Falls in IOA and Louie's in the Studios are a couple we enjoy.

Breakfast buffet.......best one is RPR!

macraven · Feb 23, 2016

Damo keeps the menus updated and makes additions frequently

Many share their food photos here

Otto Tieleman · Feb 28, 2016

rlahansler said:
Coming to Universal August 4th thru August 7. Family of 6 (2 are my kids friends). Kids ages are 13 and 16. Staying at Hard Rock. This is evryones first time here except mine and my daughter.
Looking for dining reservations ideas.
Looking for one good breakfast buffet and one good sit down dinner, the rest counter service . Not interested in Margaretville (I ate here in 2014 and di not care for it).
Any suggestions is greatly appreciated

Last January we ate at the Kitchen at Hardrock Hotel and it was great. We also did Cowfish, Antohitos and the sports grill and all where excellent and good value for money.
Have a great stay!

damo · Feb 28, 2016

rlahansler said:
Coming to Universal August 4th thru August 7. Family of 6 (2 are my kids friends). Kids ages are 13 and 16. Staying at Hard Rock. This is evryones first time here except mine and my daughter.
Looking for dining reservations ideas.
Looking for one good breakfast buffet and one good sit down dinner, the rest counter service . Not interested in Margaretville (I ate here in 2014 and di not care for it).
Any suggestions is greatly appreciated

Check out the polls at the beginning of this thread.

Where to eat at Universal Orlando including menus...UPDATED REGULARLY

Proud Redhead

DIS Veteran

DIS weakest link

DIS Veteran

DIS Veteran

Proud Redhead

Proud Redhead

Proud Redhead

Earning My Ears

DIS Veteran

Proud Redhead

Librarian Potterhead

Proud Redhead

Proud Redhead

Proud Redhead

DIS Veteran

It's a bit of a roodie doodie word for lady parts

Proud Redhead

Earning My Ears

Proud Redhead

Share this page