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

[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]

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.

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]

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.

 

[Sandy321]

You can get a Gelato at Pastamore at CityWalk.

perfect!

I'm also enjoying the Happy Hour thread!

 

[ougrad86]

I saw you all mention the Three Broomsticks breakfast as something that you get as part of the plan, and that you can book it with the concierge at the hotel. We booked the HRH, room only since early entry and FOTL come automatically. Is that also true of this, and can I call the HRH before we arrive to make sure we can get in? We will be there during Spring Break, so trying to do some of this a little futher ahead to deal with the crowds.

This thread has been invaluable! I think I figured out the best places to eat, even though I feel like we should have made our reservations by now ! Thanks!

 

[macraven]

I saw you all mention the Three Broomsticks breakfast as something that you get as part of the plan, and that you can book it with the concierge at the hotel. We booked the HRH, room only since early entry and FOTL come automatically. Is that also true of this, and can I call the HRH before we arrive to make sure we can get in? We will be there during Spring Break, so trying to do some of this a little futher ahead to deal with the crowds.

This thread has been invaluable! I think I figured out the best places to eat, even though I feel like we should have made our reservations by now ! Thanks!

i think i read one of your posts in another thread.
are you the one that booked club level?
if so, you can call concierge and ask them to try to book the breakfast for you.
i don't know if you have to prepay though.

those in a package have paid for the breakfast at the time of booking their
ressie to the hotel.

if you can't get a ressie for breakfast, go to the TM that is standing outside of the 3B's, the one with a clipboard, and ask if you can get on the wait list.
they do take stand bys.

spring break has its crowds in the park.

 

[patster734]

Is the Pat O'Brien's menu missing from the Citywalk listing? I don't see it.

http://www.patobriens.com/patobriens/orlando/food_menu.asp

 

[damo]

Is the Pat O'Brien's menu missing from the Citywalk listing? I don't see it.

http://www.patobriens.com/patobriens/orlando/food_menu.asp

Thanks! I shall add it.

 

[patster734]

Thanks! I shall add it.

You're welcome.

I only noticed it because I started planning for my October trip, and I always plan for a night at Pat O'Briens, listening to the dueling pianos, while sipping down hurricanes. Oddly enough, I've never had dinner there. Our Pat O'Brien visits have always been limited to drinks in the Piano Bar. Someday, I will have to try their food.

 

[damo]

You're welcome.

I only noticed it because I started planning for my October trip, and I always plan for a night at Pat O'Briens, listening to the dueling pianos, while sipping down hurricanes. Oddly enough, I've never had dinner there. Our Pat O'Brien visits have always been limited to drinks in the Piano Bar. Someday, I will have to try their food.

We've never eaten there either. Maybe someone can give us a review.

 

[waterbottle]

I saw someone mention Steak and Shake at Universal. Is this still there, and if so is it in City Walk?

 

[Metro West]

I saw someone mention Steak and Shake at Universal. Is this still there, and if so is it in City Walk?

No...there is not and to my knowledge never has been a Steak & Shake at CityWalk. There's one not too far from Universal but it's not on property.

 

[patster734]

Here's the fast food/casual dining options in Citywalk:

Top of the Walk Food Court
Located on the upper level, CityWalk's new food court offers you a variety of popular eating options and your choice of seating indoors or outside.

Whopper Bar:
Enjoy the flame-broiled burger you love with over a million ways to HAVE IT YOUR WAY®.

Moes Southwest Grill:
Giant burritos, cheesy quesadillas and flavorful salads prepared right before your eyes.

Panda Express:
Original Orange Chicken and zesty Beijing Beef wok-ed up fresh, hot and fast.

Sushi and Sake Bar:
Enjoy a great selection of sushi and Japanese fusion dishes as well as fruit-infused sakes. Watch as fresh sushi is prepared while a modern geisha host serves up trendy sakes and beers.


Quick Service Dining Options

Cinnabon®:
Fresh, hot out-of-the-oven cinnamon rolls. Enjoy the original Cinnabon plus Pecanbons™, Minibons™, Seattle’s Best Coffee®, and soft serve ice cream.

Fat Tuesday:
Cool off with your favorite frozen concoctions at a convenient walk-up counter. Enjoy premium frozen daiquiris and more!

Galaxy Bar:
Bar and patio where you can enjoy specialty drinks and ice cold beer.

Latin Quarter™ Express:
Caribbean sandwiches and meals “to go,�? plus drinks including mojitos and margaritas.

Lone Palm Airport:
Outdoor tiki bar featuring wings, nachos, shrimp, conch fritters, hot dogs, beer and specialty drinks.

PastamoréSM Market Cafe:
Morning breakfast specialties and pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads and desserts into the night.

Starbucks® Coffee:
Enjoy specialty coffees and teas, blended drinks, and bakery items.

TCBY®:
Cool off with delectable frozen yogurt served cones, sundaes, parfaits and more.

Big Kahuna Pizza:
Pizza whole or by the slice, chicken wings, soft drinks, and cold beer on tap.

Perhaps someone confused Steak and Shake with Sushi and Sake Bar.

 

[Panagiota]

Where can I find information on character meals?

 

[damo]

Where can I find information on character meals?

There is one character breakfast on Sunday morning at Confisco's.

http://www.universalorlando.com/Restaurants/character-dining.aspx?Intsrch=character meals

There are also characters that visit the hotels once a week for dinner.

 

[macraven]

the characters are at the hotels more than once a week.

they alternate so you need to call the hotel to find out which days of the week they have them.

last october, the characters were at Island Dining room twice in a week.

 

[patster734]

Here's what Universal's website says about the character dining at the hotels:

On-Site Hotels at Universal Orlando
Guess who’s coming to dinner?

On various evenings you can enjoy special appearances by many of your favorite Universal Orlando Resort theme park characters during your meal. It’s great food and fun for the whole family!

Trattoria del Porto at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Friday nights from 6:30pm – 9:30pm

The Kitchen at Hard Rock Hotel Saturday nights from 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Islands Dining Room at Loews Royal Pacific Resort Monday & Wednesday nights from 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Call 407-503-DINE (3463) for information and reservations.

*Hours and dates subject to change without notice.

http://www.universalorlando.com/Restaurants/Character-Dining.aspx

 

[jdd]

I didn't read through this entire thread, so I'm sorry if this question was already answered, but can you make ressies at 3 Broomsticks? My kids would love this!