Where to eat at Universal Orlando including menus...UPDATED REGULARLY - Page 12 - The DIS Discussion Forums

macraven · 09-07-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Paging Mr. Morrow

Has anyone ever printed the coupons from orlandocoupons and actually used them at a restaurant? The only reason I ask is because at home I have tried to use similar type coupons that are printable off the internet and they never seem to accept them. Anyone have luck at universal? I saw a few on orlandocoupon that interest me like the free margarita one at margaritaville or the 20% of pastamore. Let me know your experience with these!

i have used them before and didn't have any issues at city walk or rph.

the one for margaritas or the 20% off will be honored at that place but, you have to show them the coupon before you order.

FlyingElephantFan · 09-11-2011, 09:59 PM

We have one day at Universal IOA, I think we are going on a Thursday at the beginning of October. We are not staying on-site, so we don't have early entry. My son is a Harry Potter fanatic. He is 9 and has read all of the books. We are staying at Disney and this side trip is a surprise for him.

I want to eat at Mythos (he is also really into Greek mythology). This will be our only meal other than snacks. When is the best time to make our reservation, so we maximize our time at the park? Thanks!!

macraven · 09-12-2011, 12:45 AM

you can use www.opentable.com

early october is not a busy time in the parks.

you could even book for 11:30 when they open at the booth/kiosk in city walk the same day.

i love the signature pizza there!

cheap traveler · 09-13-2011, 01:49 PM

I am wondering if anyone knows...

Will all/any of the TS restaurants make a to-go order?

I ask because I am traveling with a picky eater. There are a few menu items I have seen that I would really like to try, but I don't want her to have to eat kid's chicken strips at every meal (she is 15, very picky).

Like Bubba Gump's. I would LOVE to get some coconut shrimp to go, and maybe some soup. Then we could grab her whatever she wants, and find an outdoor table or bench to people-watch.

TIA!!

Metro West · 09-13-2011, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheap traveler

I am wondering if anyone knows...

Will all/any of the TS restaurants make a to-go order?

I ask because I am traveling with a picky eater. There are a few menu items I have seen that I would really like to try, but I don't want her to have to eat kid's chicken strips at every meal (she is 15, very picky).

Like Bubba Gump's. I would LOVE to get some coconut shrimp to go, and maybe some soup. Then we could grab her whatever she wants, and find an outdoor table or bench to people-watch.

TIA!!

I don't believe any of the park restaurants have to-go containers...at least I've never seen any but the CityWalk restaurants will provide those containers.

LMO429 · 09-13-2011, 04:50 PM

If you are staying onsite do you have to make reservations for dinner?

damo · 09-13-2011, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMO429

If you are staying onsite do you have to make reservations for dinner?

Staying onsite will get you into a priority line. It is always simple to just make reservations online at opentable.com

In less busy times, it isn't necessary to make a reservation.

englishrose47 · 09-13-2011, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damo

Staying onsite will get you into a priority line. It is always simple to just make reservations online at opentable.com

In less busy times, it isn't necessary to make a reservation.

I am thinking it would be a GOOD idea for 10 !!!!

dsmom · 09-15-2011, 07:59 PM

just back from a week at Universal and have to say we did not have one
bad meal the whole week!

Trattoria at PB- had the breakfast buffet several times and it was great!

Sal's at PB-ate here at least once a day - sandwiches good and the best steak
pizza EVER!

Hard Rock Cafe- great pulled pork sandwich - great hot fudge sundae.

Nascar Grille- good pulled pork sandwich - good burger but Great service!!

Forrest Gump - great fish sandwich and husband said best burger he has ever had.

Room service at PB was great.

Circus Mcgurcus was great this time! Chicken dinner really good. great chix caesar salad.

Mel's - we must have gotten lucky - burgers and chicken were very good.

Nathans - great hotdog and it was huge!

Blondies - great sandwiches

Louies - great pizza and sandwiches.

Nba City- everything was great!

Latin Quarter- everything was great!

cuches · 09-18-2011, 06:48 PM

I was wondering if the first week in October is typically a slow time? Do we need to make advanced reservations (funny calling 2 weeks prior to the trip advanced, at Disney I usually make my ressies 3 months in advance

!) or could we just make the ressies the day of and have no problem? We are staying onsite at HRH.

Since we are traveling with our DD 12

who has severe autism sit down meals are difficult but not completely out of the question, but since we are going at HER speed QS is probrably best for most of our meals...any tips on the best QS in the parks, hotels and at City Walk--if any.

Thanks!
Tina

macraven · 09-18-2011, 07:31 PM

you can stop in at the booth at city walk to make reservations for that day.
or make them for anytime during your stay.

this is for any guest to use.

mythos is the only one i would suggest to make a ressie for now.
you can use, www.opentable.com

i'll be at the darkside for 8 days starting oct 4th.
i have no plans to make any ressies until i am in the park.

if i have others with me, i might make a ressie at mythos the day before i arrive.

early october is a low attendance period.
you should not have issues getting the places you want.

if you avoid eating at city walk when the parks close, you will not have problems getting seated.

it is only when the parks close that city walk gets lines at certain restaurants.

c&m · 09-22-2011, 01:46 PM

Hi there...I know where/when to eat at WDW, but at Universal...I just don't have a clue. This is our first trip ever to Universal Orlando in March 2012. Hopefully, the Universal experts can help me out

, so I can pretend I know what I'm doing in front of my family.

Background Info: We're a family of 4 - DH, me, DD (16) and DD (13). We have no life-threatening food allergies and no food hang-ups. Our picky eater in the family has since grown out of that title and is now capable of eating just about anything on a normal menu. We are out of the pizza/chicken strips/mac 'n cheese phase (yay!!!

), so our restaurant choices don't need to be centered around kiddie menus.

Our Itinerary: Land into MCO, and arrive at Universal for our 1-night stay at the HRH around 7pm on a Thursday night. Get up early on Friday morning to head into IOA. Spend full day at IOA.

Restaurant Recommendations Needed for these Meals:
1. Dinner on night we arrive at HRH.
2. Breakfast before IOA park day.
3. Lunch inside IOA.
4. Dinner inside IOA or at Citywalk (in case we decide to leave earlier).

Thanks so much!!!

RAPstar · 09-22-2011, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c&m

Hi there...I know where/when to eat at WDW, but at Universal...I just don't have a clue. This is our first trip ever to Universal Orlando in March 2012. Hopefully, the Universal experts can help me out

, so I can pretend I know what I'm doing in front of my family.

Background Info: We're a family of 4 - DH, me, DD (16) and DD (13). We have no life-threatening food allergies and no food hang-ups. Our picky eater in the family has since grown out of that title and is now capable of eating just about anything on a normal menu. We are out of the pizza/chicken strips/mac 'n cheese phase (yay!!!

), so our restaurant choices don't need to be centered around kiddie menus.

Our Itinerary: Land into MCO, and arrive at Universal for our 1-night stay at the HRH around 7pm on a Thursday night. Get up early on Friday morning to head into IOA. Spend full day at IOA.

Restaurant Recommendations Needed for these Meals:
1. Dinner on night we arrive at HRH.
2. Breakfast before IOA park day.
3. Lunch inside IOA.
4. Dinner inside IOA or at Citywalk (in case we decide to leave earlier).

Thanks so much!!!

1) I hear good things about The Kitchen at HRH, plus you have all of CityWalk to eat at (Margaritaville is always good!).
2) There's a Cinnabon in Citywalk, or Croissant Moon at the entrance to IOA has good pastries.
3) Mythos is one of my favorites at IOA, as is Fire Eater's Grill if its open. Plus Three Broomsticks if you're there for Potterland
4) Mythos is good for dinner as well if you don't eat for lunch, but it does close early sometimes. And again, Margaritaville at CityWalk. Or for a lighter dinner, I enjoyed the BK Whopper Bar too.

damo · 09-25-2011, 10:10 AM

Confisco's has a new gluten free menu

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6177/...da1c5140_b.jpg

damo · 09-25-2011, 10:12 AM

Confisco's has a new gluten free menu

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6177/...da1c5140_b.jpg

09-11-2011, 09:59 PM	#167
FlyingElephantFan Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PA Posts: 34	When to eat? We have one day at Universal IOA, I think we are going on a Thursday at the beginning of October. We are not staying on-site, so we don't have early entry. My son is a Harry Potter fanatic. He is 9 and has read all of the books. We are staying at Disney and this side trip is a surprise for him. I want to eat at Mythos (he is also really into Greek mythology). This will be our only meal other than snacks. When is the best time to make our reservation, so we maximize our time at the park? Thanks!!

09-12-2011, 12:45 AM	#168
macraven Proud Redhead Has the longest test on record I’m a Universal Homie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: between milwaukee and chicago (in Tom Felton's house) Posts: 52,439	you can use www.opentable.com early october is not a busy time in the parks. you could even book for 11:30 when they open at the booth/kiosk in city walk the same day. i love the signature pizza there! __________________ *life is what happens to you on your way to achieving your dreams...........*

09-13-2011, 01:49 PM	#169
cheap traveler DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: A tiny town not even on the map, between Albany and NYC Posts: 569	I am wondering if anyone knows... Will all/any of the TS restaurants make a to-go order? I ask because I am traveling with a picky eater. There are a few menu items I have seen that I would really like to try, but I don't want her to have to eat kid's chicken strips at every meal (she is 15, very picky). Like Bubba Gump's. I would LOVE to get some coconut shrimp to go, and maybe some soup. Then we could grab her whatever she wants, and find an outdoor table or bench to people-watch. TIA!! __________________ 8/26/12 - 9/1/12 Pop Century Me29 DD8 DD6

09-13-2011, 04:50 PM	#171
LMO429 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 4,969	If you are staying onsite do you have to make reservations for dinner? __________________

09-18-2011, 06:48 PM	#175
cuches Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 216	I was wondering if the first week in October is typically a slow time? Do we need to make advanced reservations (funny calling 2 weeks prior to the trip advanced, at Disney I usually make my ressies 3 months in advance !) or could we just make the ressies the day of and have no problem? We are staying onsite at HRH. Since we are traveling with our DD 12 who has severe autism sit down meals are difficult but not completely out of the question, but since we are going at HER speed QS is probrably best for most of our meals...any tips on the best QS in the parks, hotels and at City Walk--if any. Thanks! Tina __________________ 1993 Dixie Landings (honeymoon), 1998 off site Holiday Inn (NOT NICE!), 2004 off site Radison (pretty nice) Dana's first trip, 2008 All Star Music, 2009 Coronado Springs, 2010 Pop Century, 2011 Hard Rock Hotel @ Universal StudiosArt of Animation Dec 2012?!?!

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09-15-2011, 07:59 PM	#174
dsmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 949	just back from a week at Universal and have to say we did not have one bad meal the whole week! Trattoria at PB- had the breakfast buffet several times and it was great! Sal's at PB-ate here at least once a day - sandwiches good and the best steak pizza EVER! Hard Rock Cafe- great pulled pork sandwich - great hot fudge sundae. Nascar Grille- good pulled pork sandwich - good burger but Great service!! Forrest Gump - great fish sandwich and husband said best burger he has ever had. Room service at PB was great. Circus Mcgurcus was great this time! Chicken dinner really good. great chix caesar salad. Mel's - we must have gotten lucky - burgers and chicken were very good. Nathans - great hotdog and it was huge! Blondies - great sandwiches Louies - great pizza and sandwiches. Nba City- everything was great! Latin Quarter- everything was great!

09-18-2011, 07:31 PM	#176
macraven Proud Redhead Has the longest test on record I’m a Universal Homie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: between milwaukee and chicago (in Tom Felton's house) Posts: 52,439	you can stop in at the booth at city walk to make reservations for that day. or make them for anytime during your stay. this is for any guest to use. mythos is the only one i would suggest to make a ressie for now. you can use, www.opentable.com i'll be at the darkside for 8 days starting oct 4th. i have no plans to make any ressies until i am in the park. if i have others with me, i might make a ressie at mythos the day before i arrive. early october is a low attendance period. you should not have issues getting the places you want. if you avoid eating at city walk when the parks close, you will not have problems getting seated. it is only when the parks close that city walk gets lines at certain restaurants. __________________ *life is what happens to you on your way to achieving your dreams...........*

09-22-2011, 01:46 PM	#177
c&m Love the Mouse but love my DH more for taking me to the Mouse House. Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada Posts: 1,418	Please help with restaurant choices! Hi there...I know where/when to eat at WDW, but at Universal...I just don't have a clue. This is our first trip ever to Universal Orlando in March 2012. Hopefully, the Universal experts can help me out , so I can pretend I know what I'm doing in front of my family. Background Info: We're a family of 4 - DH, me, DD (16) and DD (13). We have no life-threatening food allergies and no food hang-ups. Our picky eater in the family has since grown out of that title and is now capable of eating just about anything on a normal menu. We are out of the pizza/chicken strips/mac 'n cheese phase (yay!!! ), so our restaurant choices don't need to be centered around kiddie menus. Our Itinerary: Land into MCO, and arrive at Universal for our 1-night stay at the HRH around 7pm on a Thursday night. Get up early on Friday morning to head into IOA. Spend full day at IOA. Restaurant Recommendations Needed for these Meals: 1. Dinner on night we arrive at HRH. 2. Breakfast before IOA park day. 3. Lunch inside IOA. 4. Dinner inside IOA or at Citywalk (in case we decide to leave earlier). Thanks so much!!! __________________ DH, me, DD17 , DD13 WDW July 12 (AKL, Parc Soleil HGV, Hilton Orlando), WDW March 12 (Parc Soleil HGV), DL Paris Aug 11, DL March 11 (Sheraton Park), DL Aug 10 (Sheraton Garden Grove), WDW Aug/Sep 09 (AKL), DL March 09 (Hilton Garden Inn), DL July 08 (Hampton Inn), DL July 07 (Hyatt Orange County), WDW May 05 (Port Orleans Riverside),DL March 04 (Doubletree), DL September 03 (Anaheim Hilton), DL September 02 (Anaheim Marriott), DL September 01 (Hyatt Orange County), DL July 00 (Newport Dunes), WDW May 00 (Dolphin), DL May 98 (Paradise Pier), WDW January 97 (Port Orleans French Quarter), WDW August 95 (Days Inn), DL 94 (Holiday Inn)

09-25-2011, 10:10 AM	#179
damo Proud Redhead amok amok amok The curly haired dude said he wouldn't be joining me this vacation! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hagrid's hut Posts: 26,425	Confisco's has a new gluten free menu http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6177/...da1c5140_b.jpg

09-25-2011, 10:12 AM	#180
damo Proud Redhead amok amok amok The curly haired dude said he wouldn't be joining me this vacation! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hagrid's hut Posts: 26,425	Confisco's has a new gluten free menu http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6177/...da1c5140_b.jpg

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