a resonable place for lunch?

[andychris14]

The last time we went to universal the kids were in the stroller so we packed a lunch and brought it to the park. This was easy since we put the small coller on the carriage. Now we have to find a resonable place for lunch. We are planning on having a larger meal at margaritaville for dinner.
Where are some counter service restaurants that you would recommend without breaking the bank?
Are there lockers in universal if we decide to pack a lunch and leave it in a locker until we are ready? If so where are they located and what is the cost?
Thanks

 

[jtimmons]

At IOA, we always split a whole pizza at Cafe 4 for about 16 dollars. Most places you pay about 8 dollars a person.

 

[momof3disneyholics]

A good place to go that the kids would like is Circus McGircus in Seuss Landing. My kids love that place and they serve a little bit of everything. You can also see the Seuss Trolley Train ride pass through while you are inside.

 

[robvia]

Sharing the food is the best idea while in the park. Like said above, a meal will cost you about $8 a person, which can add up. When the wife and I visit, she likes to visit the snack stands getting the peanuts, or a churro. This is only a few bucks and we share it while walking. Around 11am she's hungry for a snack, so we head to the breakfast places (Crossant Moon Bakery) near the front of the park, order one sandwich, and share.

There are lockers near the front of the park that cost $5 to rent the entire day. You can bring a small soft sided cooler, but nothing big. If your sandwiches and snacks won't fit in a soft sided cooler, then leave everything in the car, and go back at lunch. The tradeoff to saving money, is the walk back to your car, and the time involved. If everyone doesn't mind walking back to the car, great, it can work since the parking garage is covered.

 

[FayeW]

Last time we were there, we ate at Louie's Italian Restaurant (counter service). We just got a large pizza for the family (we brought in a knapsack with our own water/juice boxes). It was about $16 or so, and was more than enough for the 4 of us. It was good pizza too!

 

[mslclark]

If you're sharing meals, The Enchanted Oak in IOA has very large portions, and good food. It is across from Dueling Dragons, and there are lockers there too.