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

[damo]

Originally Posted by eianson

Planning our first trip to Universal over Spring Break. We will be there 4 nights (3/31-4/3). So far I have:

Margaritaville on 3/31 (dinner).
Mythos on 4/2 (lunch)
Tchoup Chop on 4/3 (dinner)

I'd like to get one more good meal (without breaking the bank) on 4/1. What should we do that day? We will probably be doing a Universal Studios day....but we are on-site (HRH) with park-hopper passes...so we can pretty much go anywhere. Any suggestions?

Also, is there any way to do The Three Broomsticks over Spring Break? I am assuming it will be an absolute zoo.

Three Broomsticks is open all day. I would assume you can manage something there, even if it is later in the day. If you want to wander over to Portofino, Sal's Deli is yummy and very cheap!!!

[eianson]

Originally Posted by damo

Three Broomsticks is open all day. I would assume you can manage something there, even if it is later in the day. If you want to wander over to Portofino, Sal's Deli is yummy and very cheap!!!

Thanks! Sal's sounds like a good choice.

[Invisable89]

I'm really sorry if this has been asked before.. but does anyone know when the Top Of The Walk Food Court area is open until? & The food options that are listed on this page under 'Quick Service Dining Options' - http://www.universalorlando.com/Rest...al-Dining.aspx

[danacath]

Enjoying this thread and have a question that I originally posted elsewhere. DH and I are trying to decide where to eat on Easter Sunday with 2 teen DD's and 3 other adult relatives while at Universal Orlando. We'll be staying at RPR but won't be in the parks that day. No picky eaters in this bunch, either, so we're game for almost anything. Are there any Easter brunches going on, or do you know where YOU would go if it were your choice?

[Metro West]

Originally Posted by danacath

Enjoying this thread and have a question that I originally posted elsewhere. DH and I are trying to decide where to eat on Easter Sunday with 2 teen DD's and 3 other adult relatives while at Universal Orlando. We'll be staying at RPR but won't be in the parks that day. No picky eaters in this bunch, either, so we're game for almost anything. Are there any Easter brunches going on, or do you know where YOU would go if it were your choice?

I imagine there are Easter buffets going on but I couldn't tell you where. I'm guessing the onsite resorts will have something and there will probably specials in the newspaper but not until much closer to the holiday.

[danacath]

Thanks, Metro West. We do know that we definitely want to eat somewhere onsite. Would the newspaper ads just be for offsite restaurants? DH and I are so used to having to make our dining reservations months in advance at WDW, especially at peak times, so I thought Universal might need to be the same way. It sounds like maybe that's not the case. How far in advance do I need to be trying to secure a reservation for Easter dinner at a Universal restaurant?

[damo]

Originally Posted by danacath

Thanks, Metro West. We do know that we definitely want to eat somewhere onsite. Would the newspaper ads just be for offsite restaurants? DH and I are so used to having to make our dining reservations months in advance at WDW, especially at peak times, so I thought Universal might need to be the same way. It sounds like maybe that's not the case. How far in advance do I need to be trying to secure a reservation for Easter dinner at a Universal restaurant?

The Kitchen at the Hard Rock usually has a buffet dinner for holiday occasions. Perhaps you can give the Hard Rock Hotel a call and see what they offer. It certainly won't be cheap though!!! You can also go to www.opentable.com to make reservations for just about all the Universal resort restaurants as well as other Orlando restaurants.

[Eclectic Goddess]

So, I've looked through just about every menu for every restaurant as I plan for our upcoming trip to the Darkside, but a question remains:

Does anyone know if there is someplace to get good Neapolitan pizza in or around Universal? It seems like one of the restaurants at Portofino must, but I can't find any that specifically identify their pizza as Neapolitan style. My HLP is a Neapolitan pizza fiend, and it would be great to suprise her with it, since she's really going along on this trip just for me.

[macraven]

damo knows the pizza at pbh very well.

i'm sure you'll see damo again once she reads your question.


i only eat the pizza at Jakes at rph.
(and Louie's in the park.)

[damo]

Originally Posted by Eclectic Goddess

So, I've looked through just about every menu for every restaurant as I plan for our upcoming trip to the Darkside, but a question remains:

Does anyone know if there is someplace to get good Neapolitan pizza in or around Universal? It seems like one of the restaurants at Portofino must, but I can't find any that specifically identify their pizza as Neapolitan style. My HLP is a Neapolitan pizza fiend, and it would be great to suprise her with it, since she's really going along on this trip just for me.

Sal's at Portofino will make pizza to your requirements. Their pizza is excellent.

[englishrose47]

I am still waiting to hear what dates I will be going this year for my Escort trip with 8 Dev. Disabled !! As there will be 10 of us including escorts,. Should I make reservations at the restaurants ???

[phillyteamhater]

Not sure if this has been addressed but I was looking into the Meal Deal and consensus was it wasn't worth it. It would be for me and my DF will be DH at the time as it's our honeymoon but we don't really need fancy sit down meals just looking for quick service places and figured it would be cheaper for us to use meal deal at $21 pp and get 1 unlimited refillable soda at $9. Would we be saving anything, also as a side note does US/IoA allow water bottles into park? Would like to avoid drinking soda all day but looking to save the most and paying at least $3 a pop for a water will add up quick so that's why I was thinking souvenir mug. Unless there are other options for souvenir cup besides soda ie gatorate/powerade? Suggestions?

[Metro West]

Originally Posted by englishrose47

I am still waiting to hear what dates I will be going this year for my Escort trip with 8 Dev. Disabled !! As there will be 10 of us including escorts,. Should I make reservations at the restaurants ???

If you are talking about the restaurants in the parks, you can only make reservations at table service places. Counter service restaurants do not accept reservations. I think with a group that size, you should make reservations whenever you can. Check your dates...when you know them...and then decide where you'd like to try to eat.

Originally Posted by phillyteamhater

Not sure if this has been addressed but I was looking into the Meal Deal and consensus was it wasn't worth it. It would be for me and my DF will be DH at the time as it's our honeymoon but we don't really need fancy sit down meals just looking for quick service places and figured it would be cheaper for us to use meal deal at $21 pp and get 1 unlimited refillable soda at $9. Would we be saving anything, also as a side note does US/IoA allow water bottles into park? Would like to avoid drinking soda all day but looking to save the most and paying at least $3 a pop for a water will add up quick so that's why I was thinking souvenir mug. Unless there are other options for souvenir cup besides soda ie gatorate/powerade? Suggestions?

You can bring water bottles into the parks as long as they are not open so that will save you money with refills. However...you can not share meals on the meal deal but you could certainly split lunch as the portions are quite large. I don't believe you can use the souvenir cup for Powerade since they sell that separately. Basically...if you aren't going during a time when the parks are open late, I would skip the meal deal since you won't be able to have lunch and dinner unless you like to eat a lot.

[Sandy321]

Is there a place that serves Gelato? I missed my Gelato fix (Beach Club Marketplace doesnt serve it anymore! )

Thanks for all the great menus - that page one is AWESOME!! and I appreciate the opentable suggestion!! Thank you all for keeping it up to date!!

[Metro West]

Originally Posted by Sandy321

Is there a place that serves Gelato? I missed my Gelato fix (Beach Club Marketplace doesnt serve it anymore! )

Thanks for all the great menus - that page one is AWESOME!! and I appreciate the opentable suggestion!! Thank you all for keeping it up to date!!

You can get a Gelato at Pastamore at CityWalk.