Where to eat at Universal Orlando including menus

[Kivara]

When we were there (May/June 2015) they still were not taking reservations or doing special quick seating with hotel cards (spacing on what that's called, sorry)

Gah! Priority seating! That's what I meant!

 

[schumigirl]

When we were there (May/June 2015) they still were not taking reservations or doing special quick seating with hotel cards (spacing on what that's called, sorry)

Gah! Priority seating! That's what I meant!

Yep, they've never offered priority seating, but never heard they had started taking reservations.

Someone posted today they made a reservation by calling in Feb this year.........when we were there last year it was still the same old way of giving your name and waited till you were called.

 

[Kivara]

Same here...we waited 45 mins because one of our group had their mouth set on shrimp (a grown-up mind you) then complained about how busy it was...GAH!

 

[schumigirl]

Same here...we waited 45 mins because one of our group had their mouth set on shrimp (a grown-up mind you) then complained about how busy it was...GAH!

I'm done with BG..........had an awful meal and that's the second time.......no more for us. Two strikes and all that...........

 

[Kivara]

I'm done with BG..........had an awful meal and that's the second time.......no more for us. Two strikes and all that...........

I hear you...Bubba's is still in our rotation; but there are a few others that we avoid now. You'd think they would all try to do the best possible...with that many restaurant choices, there is no need to revisit anywhere you've had a bad experience. The places we've quit going to were ones that when we complained, we still didn't feel like anyone cared...no thank you!

 

[cheshiregirl]

I am a total US/IOA newbie planning our first family trip to UO during the first week of November. About 2 months ago I attended a trade show that included an event in US for about 4 hours, so I got to see a glimpse of Diagon Alley and ride the Minion ride, but that's about it. We are spending 5 days at WDW before switching over to RPH for our last 3 nights. We will have 3 day hopper tickets to take in all of US & IOA. We will then have a partial non-park day before we need to head to the airport around 1:00ish on our departure day.

From what I have seen the absolute food must dos are lunch at Mythos and a meal at either Three Broomsticks or Leaky Cauldron, so I have slotted those in for our first two lunches. I am also hoping that Toothsome's will be open by then so that we could hit that on the last night of our vacation.

DH and I are not big breakfast eaters, but DS takes medication that requires him to eat something, but he prefers fruit, cliff bars, etc. most mornings instead of hot breakfast. Are Three Broomsticks and Leaky Cauldron different enough to justify eating at both over the course of 3 days? What else should be on my radar as good lunch and dinner options? Based on my short time at US in February I could probably be content just drinking butterbeer and eating ice cream from Florean Fortescue's the entire time.

 

[damo]

I am a total US/IOA newbie planning our first family trip to UO during the first week of November. About 2 months ago I attended a trade show that included an event in US for about 4 hours, so I got to see a glimpse of Diagon Alley and ride the Minion ride, but that's about it. We are spending 5 days at WDW before switching over to RPH for our last 3 nights. We will have 3 day hopper tickets to take in all of US & IOA. We will then have a partial non-park day before we need to head to the airport around 1:00ish on our departure day.

From what I have seen the absolute food must dos are lunch at Mythos and a meal at either Three Broomsticks or Leaky Cauldron, so I have slotted those in for our first two lunches. I am also hoping that Toothsome's will be open by then so that we could hit that on the last night of our vacation.

DH and I are not big breakfast eaters, but DS takes medication that requires him to eat something, but he prefers fruit, cliff bars, etc. most mornings instead of hot breakfast. Are Three Broomsticks and Leaky Cauldron different enough to justify eating at both over the course of 3 days? What else should be on my radar as good lunch and dinner options? Based on my short time at US in February I could probably be content just drinking butterbeer and eating ice cream from Florean Fortescue's the entire time.

Leaky and Three Broomsticks have a few different options but I would do them for lunch instead.

Check out the first post to look at the polls. That will give you a good idea of fan favourites.

 

[macraven]

At the LC and 3B's, breakfast period is over at 11 daily

Lunch begins at 10:30 daily

I'm not a breakfast fan but do 3B at 10:30
I like this time period as a brunch time for me.

Mythos has different hours based on periods of attendance in the parks

In November it could have a last sitting at 3:30 if they close at 4-5:00 for the day

 

[Alice777]

Anyone know if Mythos is closed for refurbishing in April from 11th through 15? When I tried to make reservation 3 weeks ago, those dates were blocked out so I called and was told they were refurbishing and was closed.

Starting 2 weeks ago, it is now open for reservation for those days. I called again last week and was told they are closed and there's glitch in the computer.

They asked which website and I told them it was at Universal site. They asked if nextable.com had open for those days and I tried to use nextable.com but I can't figure out to check the calendar.

I checked last night and it's still open for reservation for April 13th. I left message again yesterday but no one is answering so I left message but no return call.

I wanted to celebrate our birthdays at Mythos on 13th but had to reschedule US/IOA to 10th so we can have lunch at Mythos.

Thank you

EDIT: Does all the restaurants (table and counter service) offer AAA discount?

 

[macraven]

No, not all restaurants offer AAA discounts

 

[Alice777]

No, not all restaurants offer AAA discounts

Does the following restaurants accepts AAA discount?

Mythos
Finnegan's
Three Broomsticks
Leaky Cauldron

Thank you

 

[CJK]

Mythos
Finnegan's
Three Broomsticks
Leaky Cauldron

We got a AAA discount at Mythos at the end of January

 

[vanjust14]

We got a AAA discount at Mythos at the end of January

Did you purchase your park tickets through AAA? I read on the Touring Plans website that you must purchase your park tickets through AAA in order to receive any AAA food or merchandise discounts. I'm just wondering if this is upheld or not.

 

[CJK]

Did you purchase your park tickets through AAA? I read on the Touring Plans website that you must purchase your park tickets through AAA in order to receive any AAA food or merchandise discounts. I'm just wondering if this is upheld or not.

No, we bought our tickets through other means. We just flashed our AAA card for the discount. We also received a discount at the Hot Dog Hall of Fame in CityWalk, and at Emeril's at Royal Pacific. We tried for a discount at Antojitos at CityWalk, but were refused. Our sever told us that AAA had ended its partnership with Universal, so AAA discounts were in the process of being discontinued. I don't know if that is true or not, but that's what we were told. That was our last meal on property that trip. We did get the discount at Emeril's, Mythos and Hot Dog Hall of Fame earlier in the trip.

 

[vanjust14]

No, we bought our tickets through other means. We just flashed our AAA card for the discount. We also received a discount at the Hot Dog Hall of Fame in CityWalk, and at Emeril's at Royal Pacific. We tried for a discount at Antojitos at CityWalk, but were refused. Our sever told us that AAA had ended its partnership with Universal, so AAA discounts were in the process of being discontinued. I don't know if that is true or not, but that's what we were told. That was our last meal on property that trip. We did get the discount at Emeril's, Mythos and Hot Dog Hall of Fame earlier in the trip.

Great, thank you. I am going to bring my card with me when I go in June and hopefully I will be able to get the discount at some of the restaurants as well. I am definitely going to try Mythos and am considering Emeril's.

 

[macraven]

I have my AAA membership with the Ga office.

Went to see what they listed for AAA discounts and policy.
it's noted in the disclaimer section

Copied the present statement up on their site.




Universal Orlando® Resort

Members receive savings at Universal Orlando© when they pre-purchase tickets or vacation packages through AAA/CAA* as well as the following in-park AAA Discounts & Rewards**

Discounts offered at Universal Studios Florida® and Universal’s Islands of Adventure®

• 10% off at participating food/beverage locations in the theme parks
• 10% off merchandise with a minimum purchase of $50.00 at participating locations in the theme parks
• 15% off merchandise with a minimum purchase of $75.00 at participating locations in the theme parks

Discounts offered at Universal CityWalk®

• 10% off merchandise with a min pre-tax spend of $50 at the Universal Studios Store® in Universal CityWalk®
• 15% off merchandise with a min pre-tax spend of $75 at the Universal Studios Store® in Universal CityWalk®

Discounts offered at Blue Man Group

• 10% off Blue Man Group Orlando Tickets◊

Disclaimers/Conditions
HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & TM Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. WB SHIELD: TM & © WBEI. (s16) (s16)

*AAA Discounts & RewardsSM applicable to AAA/CAA members and up to five (5) guest. Must present valid AAA/CAA membership card and AAA Discounts & Rewards Ticket at the register at the time of purchase or hotel check-in. Blockouts dates apply. Taxes and optional services are not included and are not subject to any discount. **All discounts are based on pre-tax amount and expire on December 31, 2016, cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions or discounts, are subject to change without notice and additional restrictions may apply. Discounts do not apply to: prior purchases, sales items, Universal ExpressSMPasses, the Universal Dining Plan, the Coca-Cola Freestyle® Souvenir Cup, the purchase of Universal Orlando Gift Cards, alcohol, tobacco, tattoos or services associated with tattoos, batteries, film, collectibles, books/media or sundry items. Discounts are not valid at food carts or outdoor kiosks, at any restaurant and merchandise locations located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.

◊Valid only for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Tickets, a valid form of AAA/CAA media should be presented at the Blue Man Group box office for purchase.

Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2016 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.

 

[CJK]

Must present valid AAA/CAA membership card and AAA Discounts & Rewards Ticket at the register at the time of purchase or hotel check-in.

Interesting! What is a AAA Discounts & Rewards ticket exactly? In January, we only showed our AAA card.

 

[macraven]

You were there over two months ago

AAA policy made a change and I assume either the park cut aaa holders some slack until all TM s were notified of new policy

Many part time and weekend employees so my guess January was when the change notice was to be implemented
This is only my guess

When you purchase the tickets from AAA, another doc is given to you for allowing discounts mentioned above

It does state this is valid thru end of 2016

 

[CJK]

You were there over two months ago

AAA policy made a change and I assume either the park cut aaa holders some slack until all TM s were notified of new policy

Many part time and weekend employees so my guess January was when the change notice was to be implemented
This is only my guess

When you purchase the tickets from AAA, another doc is given to you for allowing discounts mentioned above

It does state this is valid thru end of 2016

Thanks for the explanation! Looks like things have changed.

 

[schumigirl]

Universal just called me in regard to my email query as to whether Bubba Gump takes reservations now.

They DO. They have a limited amount of reservations available.

So if you call them direct you have a chance of getting one if you feel the need.