Dining Options At Universal

Dining At Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando Resort has created an imaginative experience for all of the senses – including taste. There are several fine-dining options including Emeril Lagasse’s Tchoup Chop, and the famous Palm Restaurant. Or you may prefer American classics in upbeat settings such as the Hard Rock Café or Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. Apart from the imagination that is Universal Orlando Resort, the reality is that no other resort of this size offers the range of food and beverage options. Listed below is just a sampling of the 55 choices you have to sample and enjoy while experiencing the resort.

Upscale Dining: Ordinary theme park food doesn’t make the grade at Universal Orlando. In fact, many options are decidedly upscale and rival epicurean competition in cities from New York to San Francisco.

• Emeril’s Restaurant Orlando – Located within Universal CityWalk, Emeril Lagasse’s namesake restaurant “kicks it up a notch” for those who crave a “Big Easy” experience. You can enjoy sophisticated menu offerings for lunch and dinner by the award-winning chef and host of one of TV’s most popular cooking shows. New Orleans spices influence the menu which includes: Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Cheesecake, Emerald’s Oyster Stew, Campfire Sirloin Strip Steak, Andouille-Crusted Texas Redfish, Baked Maine Lobster, Emeril’s Banana-Crème Pie and a chocolate lover’s warm chocolate soufflé.
  
• Emeril’s Tchoup Chop – Located at Universal’s Royal Pacific Resort, Emeril Lagasse’s Tchoup Chop blends flavors of Asian and Polynesian cuisine incorporated with his signature bold “ kick” of spice. The restaurant’s décor is an Asian Pacific theme and takes diners on an exotic journey through the Pacific Seas. Menu items include: Chef Emerils Favorite Summer Roll with Spicy Carrot Dipping Sauce, Macadamia Nut Crusted Atlantic Salmon, Homemade Banana Cheesecake served with Crushed Banana Syrup, and Warm Individual Pineapple Upside Down Cake served with Caramelized Ginger Ice Cream.
  
• Palm Restaurant – Located at Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel, this world-renowned restaurant is the ideal place for prime cuts of meat in a classic New York ambiance. Caricatures of celebrities adorn the walls, reminiscent of and original Palm’s location in the City’s newspaper district where famous cartoonists would often exchange drawings for their meals.

The American Way: Prefer a taste of home away from home? You don’t have to look far at Universal Orlando. Traditional favorites in imaginative environments make eating any meal an entertaining experience.

• The Kitchen – Located at the Hard Rock Hotel, The Kitchen serves up an eclectic array of cuisine and something for every appetite. Guests can see into the restaurant’s open-air kitchen and might even catch a glimpse of a celebrity cooking up a meal.
  
• Hard Rock Café Orlando – Located within Universal CityWalk, the largest Café in the chain gets a Universal Orlando twist with more than 1,000 pieces of specially-selected rock memorabilia — the chain’s most extensive collection on display anywhere. Great American cuisine shines in this star-studded atmosphere.
  
• NASCAR Café – Located within Universal CityWalk, this restaurant is the only officially sanctioned NASCAR eatery and features unique racing memorabilia along with a menu of steaks, chops, BBQ and salads far better than any traditional track-side fare.
  
• NBA City – Located within Universal CityWalk, the aroma of oak-grilled steaks and burgers and brick oven pizzas wafts throughout this restaurant. Every guest can feel like a VIP in the Skybox Lounge, test shooting skills in the 2,100 square-foot interactive area, or shop for sportswear and souvenirs in the NBA City Store.
  
• Mythos Restaurant – Located within Islands of Adventure, Mythos transports diners to a craggy grotto, nestled in a massive volcanic rock formation. Once inside, guests are greeted by special effects of sky and sea in a mystical environment. Mythos was rated the #1 theme park restaurant in the world by Theme Park Insider magazine.
  
• Lombard’s -- Guests might swear they were dining in a classic seafood restaurant on San Francisco Bay. With views of the Universal Studios lagoon, the restaurant’s menu features traditional clam chowder soup and a variety of fresh catch of the day specials.
  
• Schwab’s Pharmacy – Located within Universal Studios, this retro-replica of Hollywood’s legendary soda fountain, where it’s rumored that Lana Turner was discovered sipping a milkshake, puts guests smack in the middle of the “You should be in the movies” myth. The original Schwab’s Pharmacy was also featured in the movie classic, “Sunset Boulevard”.
  
• Emack & Bolio’s -- Located in the Hard Rock Hotel and just off the pool, this Boston rock n’ roll ice cream shop beckons anyone out of the water for a sweet treat. The finest ingredients and the wildest imaginations go into flavors such as Bye Bye Miss American Mud Pie, Deep Purple Cow, Cookie Monster Mash and Jumping Jack Grasshopper Pie, as well as Vanilla Ice and Strawberry Fields Forever.

Something Different: At Universal Orlando, where fantasy is reality, you can dine in the dream and use your own imagination to select from the tempting choices of food.

• Seuss Landing – Located within Islands of Adventure, this themed area, based on the beloved Dr. Seuss stories, showcases an array of zany and zippy character-inspired dining and beverage options such as Dr. Seuss’ Moose Juice Goose Juice fruit stand.
  
• Blondie’s: Home of the Dagwood – Located within Islands of Adventure, this “homey” spot’s the place to try the original Dagwood sandwich, inspired from the classic cartoon comic strip.
  
• Universal Studio’s Classic Monster Café – Located within Universal Studios, this dining choice tosses Monster Salads, Frightfully Good Pizza, Pasta Like Mummy Used To Make and desserts that would make Cat Woman purr.

Sample Different countries: Tastes from different countries can spice your visit. Whether you are in the mood for la dolce vita, la vida loca or something this side of paradise, you don’t have to look far.

• Bice Ristorante – Located at Universal’s Portofino Bay Hotel, Bice Ristorante offers the finest Italian cuisine. Overlooking Portofino Harbor, the restaurant serves up seasonal cuisine with a rotating menu that is changed weekly to offer guests the freshest selections available.
  
• Mama Della’s Ristorante – Located in the Portofino Bay Hotel, “Mama’s” house welcomes guests with a hearty greeting from Mama herself. She oversees all aspects of the dining experience and assures that the rooms are filled with warmth and personality – and sensational food that only a mama would serve. This family-style restaurant features old-world favorites such as pastas and pizzas.
  
• Orchid Court Sushi Bar & Lounge – Located in the lobby of the Royal Pacific Resort, the Orchid Court features Japanese specialty beer, wine and “sake-tinis” as well as freshly prepared sushi, creatively presented in the Bora Bora Boat and the Tahitian Long Boat. Pacific-influenced desserts, including Ginger Crème Brulee and Osaka Chocolate Mousse Martinis, round out this new venue for Asian food fare.
  
• Bula Bar and Grill – Located in Royal Pacific Resort, this quiet retreat invites guests to feel the same tranquility as if they were lulling in Fiji. In fact, bula means “welcome” in Fiji and that is how guests feel throughout the bar and grill. This refreshing poolside eatery serves up food and beverages with a tropical flair.
  
• Latin Quarter – Located within Universal CityWalk, this sexy and saucy spot spices it up with the culture, cuisine, music, art and dance of all 21 Latin nations. Viva la noche at Universal Orlando.