Where to eat at Universal Orlando including menus

[macraven]

 

[stickeymouse]

Does anybody know if Cowfish actually accepts the Universal Dining Plan? It is listed here: https://www.universalorlando.com/Images/pdf_combineUDP__tcm13-50561.pdf

 

[DVCkidsMOM]

For example, is there soy or almond milk anywhere? Do any of the pizza places have dairy-free cheese like a few do at WDW. Do any of the coffee locations have soy vs. milk option for coffee drinks? I know starbucks usually does, but what about the other places on-site...

Has anyone had dairy-free experience at UOR before? I'd really like to hear from someone with experience of the specifics.
Fried foods can have milk in the breading or breading process - or not - so it's nearly impossible to tell if menu items are OK for DD and I or not. (Did you know that Mc...'s fries have milk in the flavoring on their regular fries?!) Buns, breadsticks, scrambled eggs, and roasted potatoes can have dairy or not, depending on restaurant recipe or supplier.

I know I can talk to chefs at restaurants or supervisors at counter service locations and find something "safe" to eat, but I'm trying to determine how much variety and value we will actually have. e.g. a hotdog or burger or sandwich or salad can be just missing the cheese or it can have extra other toppings to replace the cheese.

 

[alanmason]

Just had some great dining experiences throughout the entire USR, We ate at Cowfish, Vivo, Three Broomsticks, Leaky Cauldron, and the Simpsons food court area. The only one we made reservations for was Vivo, and we were still practically able to walk right in at park closing. All of them had great service and man did they have good food. This was our first experience at Diagon Alley and thoroughly enjoyed the food options. The two pie sampler was really good. and the beers that they have brewed at WWoHP and Simpsonsland were extremely well made.

 

[christophfam]

Saw a sign outside of Cowfish on Friday that said they are now open for lunch. Ate there for dinner and it was great!

 

[mellyf]

Saw a sign outside of Cowfish on Friday that said they are now open for lunch. Ate there for dinner and it was great!

Really excited to see this! We'll be at Universal (finally!) next weekend, for just 4 nights (and late the first night, so not for dinner), so was really hoping Cowfish would be open for lunch, as I'd read that later this month was a possibility. The restaurants we're hitting for sure are Margaritaville, Sanaa (yes, one drive over to Disney to our favorite restaurant there), and Cowfish. We also want to go to either The Three Broomsticks or The Leaky Cauldron at least once for lunch. Any recommendations either way? Just from reading the menus, I think The Leaky Cauldron appeals to us a little more.

ETA: Also want to go to Red Oven Pizza Bakery, as that looks really good.

 

[christophfam]

Really excited to see this! We'll be at Universal (finally!) next weekend, for just 4 nights (and late the first night, so not for dinner), so was really hoping Cowfish would be open for lunch, as I'd read that later this month was a possibility. The restaurants we're hitting for sure are Margaritaville, Sanaa (yes, one drive over to Disney to our favorite restaurant there), and Cowfish. We also want to go to either The Three Broomsticks or The Leaky Cauldron at least once for lunch. Any recommendations either way? Just from reading the menus, I think The Leaky Cauldron appeals to us a little more.

ETA: Also want to go to Red Oven Pizza Bakery, as that looks really good.

We ate at Cowfish, Red Oven, Leaky Cauldron, and Mythos (listed in order of my favorites). They were all great, but Cowfish was by far the best! I'd personally pick Leaky Cauldron over 3 brooms. Food just wasn't great for me the past few times I've gone to 3 broom. I keep going back to Mythos because it is such a nice atmosphere and a great spot for a break during the day, but I'm just never thrilled with my food there. Maybe it's what I order as my daughter loved her salad and my crab sliders where not bad but not great either. Red Oven was really good. My daughter and I were very hungry and split a pizza. We had one piece left. Overall, really good park food!

 

[Minnesota!]

First time US/IOA visitor and just starting to research food. I realllly want to try Cowfish and Red Oven (there is a pizza there that resembles the "best pizza I ever had" at a bar in Chicago).

So, being used to WDW...do I need to get up at o'dark thirty at a certain number of days out to get reservations?

Help for this US virgin, please?

 

[soniam]

First time US/IOA visitor and just starting to research food. I realllly want to try Cowfish and Red Oven (there is a pizza there that resembles the "best pizza I ever had" at a bar in Chicago). So, being used to WDW...do I need to get up at o'dark thirty at a certain number of days out to get reservations? Help for this US virgin, please?

Most of the Uni restaurants use Open Table for reservations. Some of them won't take reservations more than 30 days out. So you can probably wait until much closer to your visit. Mines in March, and I can't make most of them yet.

 

[mellyf]

We ate at Cowfish, Red Oven, Leaky Cauldron, and Mythos (listed in order of my favorites). They were all great, but Cowfish was by far the best! I'd personally pick Leaky Cauldron over 3 brooms. Food just wasn't great for me the past few times I've gone to 3 broom. I keep going back to Mythos because it is such a nice atmosphere and a great spot for a break during the day, but I'm just never thrilled with my food there. Maybe it's what I order as my daughter loved her salad and my crab sliders where not bad but not great either. Red Oven was really good. My daughter and I were very hungry and split a pizza. We had one piece left. Overall, really good park food!

Thanks so much for the info! I'm really happy Cowfish is open for lunch now because there's so much on their menu that looks good, I think there's a good chance we'll try to go twice. Also, thanks for the recommendation of Leaky Cauldron over Three Broomsticks. That's definitely the way we were leaning, but just weren't sure so I appreciate the rec.

 

[captaindavidhook]

Does Red Oven Pizza sell individual slices or just a whole pizza?

 

[christophfam]

Does Red Oven Pizza sell individual slices or just a whole pizza?

Just a whole pizza in one size. I'd say the size is appropriate for two hungry adults.

 

[anorman]

I'm planning a trip this summer with 4 nights at the RPR and hoping to immerse ourselves in the world of Universal. My DD12 was diagnosed 2 yrs ago with type 1 diabetes and last year we went to Disney and found that it is not at all user friendly when it comes to providing carbohydrate information. They will guarantee gluten free items and from what I've heard, they are phenomenal with allergies accomodations but for some reason they will not provide carb information. This makes no sense ! I am hoping for a better experience at Universal. Does anyone have any experience with obtaining nutritional information at the Universal restaurants??

 

[macraven]

I'm planning a trip this summer with 4 nights at the RPR and hoping to immerse ourselves in the world of Universal. My DD12 was diagnosed 2 yrs ago with type 1 diabetes and last year we went to Disney and found that it is not at all user friendly when it comes to providing carbohydrate information. They will guarantee gluten free items and from what I've heard, they are phenomenal with allergies accomodations but for some reason they will not provide carb information. This makes no sense ! I am hoping for a better experience at Universal. Does anyone have any experience with obtaining nutritional information at the Universal restaurants??

i think i posted on the gluten free thread the phone number to call for dietary info for UO.

if you don't find it, send me a pm and i'll pull it up for you.

 

[macraven]

here is the note with the phone number to call:



from the UO website:


Food Allergies Or Intolerances? No Problem.

At Universal Orlando® Resort, we know it can be a challenge to dine out when you or someone you’re with has food allergies and/or intolerances.

That’s why we offer a number of dining locations throughout Universal’s Islands of Adventure®, Universal Studios Florida®, Universal CityWalk® and our three on-site hotels where our chefs and culinary staff can accommodate your dietary needs.

Vice President, Executive Chef Steve Jayson, CEC
Steve_Jayson

Chef Steve Jayson has been the Universal Executive Chef for 20+ years. He is an award-winning chef who, since high school, has known his calling was in the culinary field. Among his awards are the 2000 American Culinary Federation National Chef of the Year and in 2006 he was inducted into the Orlando Dining Hall of Fame. Universal’s success in offering a variety of high quality dining experiences does not come without a talented and dedicated staff. Our resort’s park and restaurant chefs have at least fifteen years of experience in the culinary field.


If you have venue-specific questions or questions that have not been answered here, you can e-mail FoodServiceCUF@universalorlando.com for dining locations within Universal’s Islands of Adventure®, Universal Studios Florida® or Universal CityWalk®. Please allow 48 hours for a response. To make dining reservations at one of our on-site hotels, please visit the concierge desks located in the lobby of each hotel or visit www.opentable.com to make reservations at any of our participating restaurants.

 

[Planogirl]

I don't see much about Antojitos just yet. Any recent reviews?

 

[Minnesota!]

Most of the Uni restaurants use Open Table for reservations. Some of them won't take reservations more than 30 days out. So you can probably wait until much closer to your visit. Mines in March, and I can't make most of them yet.

Thanks! I will keep on looking!

 

[anorman]

i think i posted on the gluten free thread the phone number to call for dietary info for UO.

if you don't find it, send me a pm and i'll pull it up for you.

here is the note with the phone number to call:



from the UO website:


Food Allergies Or Intolerances? No Problem.

At Universal Orlando® Resort, we know it can be a challenge to dine out when you or someone you’re with has food allergies and/or intolerances.

That’s why we offer a number of dining locations throughout Universal’s Islands of Adventure®, Universal Studios Florida®, Universal CityWalk® and our three on-site hotels where our chefs and culinary staff can accommodate your dietary needs.

Vice President, Executive Chef Steve Jayson, CEC
Steve_Jayson

Chef Steve Jayson has been the Universal Executive Chef for 20+ years. He is an award-winning chef who, since high school, has known his calling was in the culinary field. Among his awards are the 2000 American Culinary Federation National Chef of the Year and in 2006 he was inducted into the Orlando Dining Hall of Fame. Universal’s success in offering a variety of high quality dining experiences does not come without a talented and dedicated staff. Our resort’s park and restaurant chefs have at least fifteen years of experience in the culinary field.


If you have venue-specific questions or questions that have not been answered here, you can e-mail FoodServiceCUF@universalorlando.com for dining locations within Universal’s Islands of Adventure®, Universal Studios Florida® or Universal CityWalk®. Please allow 48 hours for a response. To make dining reservations at one of our on-site hotels, please visit the concierge desks located in the lobby of each hotel or visit www.opentable.com to make reservations at any of our participating restaurants.

Thanks. I will definitely check it out.

 

[nemofans]

Just back...

Cowfish now serves lunch.
Mythos was my favorite of the trip.
Had the Toad in a Hole at Leaky Cauldron.
Also ate at 3 Broomsticks, Emeril's, The Kitchen character meal
Tried butterbeer, frozen butterbeer, pumpkin juice, Flaming Moe's drink.

 

[sassy2000]

First time US/IOA visitor and just starting to research food. I realllly want to try Cowfish and Red Oven (there is a pizza there that resembles the "best pizza I ever had" at a bar in Chicago).

So, being used to WDW...do I need to get up at o'dark thirty at a certain number of days out to get reservations?

Help for this US virgin, please?

We went the 1st week of June in 2014 and July 4th weekend in 2013 and never made any dining reservations. We have never waited more then 15 minutes at any of the City Walk spots (usually we were seated immediately). We are going back this June and the only place that I am considering making reservations is Cowfish, simply because it seems to be very popular on the boards. Oh, and we usually eat dinner between 6:00-7:00 so if you eat later, it is probably busier.