Where to eat at Universal Orlando including menus

[canadiankim]

Glad we will be there in time to go to NBA before it closes! Been to Universal a few times but never to that restaurant. Hope its something good that they put in there that I can look forward to next time we go!

 

[macraven]

Glad we will be there in time to go to NBA before it closes! Been to Universal a few times but never to that restaurant. Hope its something good that they put in there that I can look forward to next time we go!

it has been one of the restaurants that are a hit or miss for some people.

one person can rave on the food being lush while another walks out of there thinking, why in the world did i waste my time and money there.....


i'm in the group of......i can't wait to go back and try another entree there....
i have always had excellent service and food.
never have been disappointed.

and it has been one of few places where i can go solo and still get a great places to sit and feel very welcomed there by the staff.

 

[canadiankim]

We are staying at RPR for one night and hope to hit NBA for one meal although leaving the park during our day might be hard! As we are going in August I am trying to persuade our crazy group that a break back at the pool would be a good thing to do as heat and trying to hit rope drop might take its toll!

I would also like to try Bubba Gumps as DS (15) loves shrimp and well, its gotta be the place to go at City Walk for shrimp - right?

 

[anorman]

We are staying at RPR for one night and hope to hit NBA for one meal although leaving the park during our day might be hard! As we are going in August I am trying to persuade our crazy group that a break back at the pool would be a good thing to do as heat and trying to hit rope drop might take its toll!

I would also like to try Bubba Gumps as DS (15) loves shrimp and well, its gotta be the place to go at City Walk for shrimp - right?

My kids loved Bubba Gump (and so did we). Make sure you watch Forrest Gump though......the waiter will put you through your paces with trivia questions related to the movie .

 

[canadiankim]

Oh I love the idea of watching the movies before we go to visit places. Last time we went in 2012 we watched E.T., Jurassic Park, MIB 1,2 & 3! Shrek (of course!) and I think we tried to watch the Mummy but couldn't find it anywhere.
This time I will have to get Forrest Gump to remind the kids of the story - Run Forrest, Run!

 

[escriven75]

You can see the history of the price increases of the red souvenir refillable cup by looking through some of the photos of the menus. I saw $6.99 with $.79 refills" on some of them!! Speaking of refillable drink cups, I was emailed an entire survey on just that topic!!! Lots of photos and questions to gather infomation about their refill program. I do hope it is not so they can switch over to the Disney system. We love the red refillable cups at Universal. The price is right and availability is great. I was disappointed at Disney's more recent changes to their beverage refill program and continue to be disappointed that they don't allow their refill cups to be used in the parks, only the hotel. We did not buy a Disney refill cup this last time we visited.

 

[Grumpy92]

Ok want to try some restaurants we havent been too. Thinking Lombards but is Finegans better?

 

[patster734]

Ok want to try some restaurants we havent been too. Thinking Lombards but is Finegans better?

We've never tried Lombard's but we stop at Finnegan's at least once on every trip.

 

[anorman]

It appears NBA City will be closing on August 31st

Will they still be offering a full menu prior to closing? We will be staying at RPR from August 19th to the 23rd and NBA City's menu looks like the kind of prices and family friendly atmosphere that we might appreciate. Although my kids are two young teenage girls (with no interest whatsoever in basketball), we have always enjoyed a good sports bar and this place looks like it fits the bill but I don't want to go there if they will be paring down the menu in preparation for closing. Thoughts?

 

[anorman]

With an upcoming 4 night stay at Universal, we are thinking we will do at least one decent restaurant per day.

So far my choices include
NBA City,
Finnegan's,
Bubba Gump, and
either Margaritaville or Confisco Grill.

For quick (inexpensive) meals we are thinking of trying
the Leaky Cauldron,
Bumblebeeman's Taco truck,
Monster's Cafe (for the decor mainly),
Thunder Falls Terrace,
Red oven Pizza Bakery, or
The Bread Box.

FYI we have eaten at Three Broomsticks, Mythos, Hard Rock Cafe, Mel's Diner, Margaritaville, Bubba Gump's, Antojitos, Jakes at RPR, Bula Bar at RPR, Burger King, Panda Express, Circus McGurkus on previous trips.

Also for consideration is Bob Marley–A Tribute to Freedom just for the atmosphere more than the food.....not sure the menu would be for my teen girls liking.

I am looking for advice/guidance so that we don't make any unfortunate mistakes and obviously I need to shrink my list a little. Thanks again!

 

[patster734]

With an upcoming 4 night stay at Universal, we are thinking we will do at least one decent restaurant per day.

So far my choices include
NBA City,
Finnegan's,
Bubba Gump, and
either Margaritaville or Confisco Grill.

For quick (inexpensive) meals we are thinking of trying
the Leaky Cauldron,
Bumblebeeman's Taco truck,
Monster's Cafe (for the decor mainly),
Thunder Falls Terrace,
Red oven Pizza Bakery, or
The Bread Box.

FYI we have eaten at Three Broomsticks, Mythos, Hard Rock Cafe, Mel's Diner, Margaritaville, Bubba Gump's, Antojitos, Jakes at RPR, Bula Bar at RPR, Burger King, Panda Express, Circus McGurkus on previous trips.

Also for consideration is Bob Marley–A Tribute to Freedom just for the atmosphere more than the food.....not sure the menu would be for my teen girls liking.

I am looking for advice/guidance so that we don't make any unfortunate mistakes and obviously I need to shrink my list a little. Thanks again!

Expect similar food and prices between Finnegan's and The Leaky Cauldron (fish and chips, bangers and mash, etc.).

 

[anorman]

Expect similar food and prices between Finnegan's and The Leaky Cauldron (fish and chips, bangers and mash, etc.).

Good to know. Thanks. That may narrow down the choices a little.

 

[atricks]

Expect similar food and prices between Finnegan's and The Leaky Cauldron (fish and chips, bangers and mash, etc.).

Finnegan's has a bit larger portions (and different recopies). So same style of food, but different.

NBA City will be open as usual all the way up to close if it's anything like they handled with Nascar Grille closing. I know a good amount of the staff there moved over to Cowfish after they closed, so I'd be willing to e a good chunk of NBA's staff either moves to Disney NBA experience or the new NBC Sports restaurant that is taking over Nascar's location.

 

[canadiankim]

Did I miss where is said when the NBC Sports is going to open or has it already? We have some sports nuts on this trip with us and I think they will get a kick out a sports themed restaurant.

 

[anorman]

Did I miss where is said when the NBC Sports is going to open or has it already? We have some sports nuts on this trip with us and I think they will get a kick out a sports themed restaurant.

My understanding is that NBA City is closing the end of August and that Nascar Grill is being replaced with NBC Sports Grill and Brew (not sure when this will be open though). Either way, you will have a sports themed restaurant available to you and your sports nuts.

 

[gunderda]

If you plan to eat shortly before the park closes you may need reservations. We left tonight about 8 and every single restaurant was PACKED.

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

Expect similar food and prices between Finnegan's and The Leaky Cauldron (fish and chips, bangers and mash, etc.).

Finnegan's has a bit larger portions (and different recopies). So same style of food, but different.

Finnegan's also has a much larger menu, and is table service versus quick service.

We dined at both on our May trip, and found very little comparible betweent the two. Totally different culinary and atmopsheric (if that's a word!) experiences.

 

[englishrose47]

Any comments on the Dining plan ?? .Has it made a difference in reservations being needed??? I am soo disappointed NBA will not be open for us in October . I am again travelling with a group of * Developmentally disabled . I am sure we will stay At Royal Pacific.!! Some kind soul on these boards helped me so much last time aBOUT 3 YEARS AGO!!

 

[macraven]

if you are talking about the quick counter service, no, that is the same as the one you used 3 years ago.

i'm not sold on the other dining plan they have.

 

[snoopboop]

With an upcoming 4 night stay at Universal, we are thinking we will do at least one decent restaurant per day.

So far my choices include
NBA City,
Finnegan's,
Bubba Gump, and
either Margaritaville or Confisco Grill.

For quick (inexpensive) meals we are thinking of trying
the Leaky Cauldron,
Bumblebeeman's Taco truck,
Monster's Cafe (for the decor mainly),
Thunder Falls Terrace,
Red oven Pizza Bakery, or
The Bread Box.

FYI we have eaten at Three Broomsticks, Mythos, Hard Rock Cafe, Mel's Diner, Margaritaville, Bubba Gump's, Antojitos, Jakes at RPR, Bula Bar at RPR, Burger King, Panda Express, Circus McGurkus on previous trips.

Also for consideration is Bob Marley–A Tribute to Freedom just for the atmosphere more than the food.....not sure the menu would be for my teen girls liking.

I am looking for advice/guidance so that we don't make any unfortunate mistakes and obviously I need to shrink my list a little. Thanks again!

We visited The Bread Box shortly after they opened. My sandwich was DELICIOUS, but service was exceptionally slow. Could have been because they hadn't gotten the routine down yet... I think they had only been open a week or two when we were there.

The Leaky Cauldron is going to have offerings that are similar to those at the Three Broomsticks, but if you're a Potter fan, I highly recommend it. I did find that I liked the variety and taste of the LC offerings more than those at 3B.

Highly recommend Confisco Grill. The décor is fun (they have elements from all of the IoA islands) and the food is very tasty. You can't go wrong with Margaritaville either, but Confisco is more of a unique experience, I think.