12 Best Restaurants in Universal Orlando

Three Broomsticks is styled after the restaurant featured in the Harry Potter series and delivers a totally immersive experience. Located in Universal’s Islands of Adventure™, top picks from the menu include the half roast chicken and the excellent fish and chips, served with a light and crispy batter surrounding succulent white fish.

The frozen butterbeer is a great choice during the summer months when midday temperatures will leave you sweltering. There is an outdoor terrace which fills up quickly but offers an amazing view of Hogsmeade village. The restaurant is connected to The Hog’s Head, the famous pub from the Harry Potter series.

Mythos Restaurant is an award-winning restaurant built into what appears to be a cave. Located in The Jurassic Park: The Lost Continent® section of Universal’s Islands of Adventure, the interior evokes the prehistoric setting well, although the menu takes a sharp detour from the caveman theme. Greek and pan-Mediterranean dishes are the speciality here, including risotto, mezze platter, and lamb skewers.

What we love about this restaurant is that you can have high-level contemporary cuisine with excellent service and all the trimmings without having to leave all the fun of the fair. Mythos Restaurant should be on your list to try if you are serious about great food.

Ever wondered what it would be like to sample a Krusty Burger or enjoy an ice-cold Duff from Moe’s Tavern, just like in The Simpsons? Well, now you can at the Springfield Fast Food Blvd.

There are about 9 eateries located in Welcome To Springfield, Home of The Simpsons™ food-court zone in Universal Studios Florida, including Italian pasta and pizza at Luigi’s, seafood at The Flying Dutchman and chicken from Cletus’ Chicken Shack. The whole experience is very well done and fans of the show will notice so many small details from past episodes.

Bold flavours and fun times are what to expect at Antojitos Mexican restaurant in CityWalk™. Specializing in street food style servings of classic Mexican dishes, come here to try sizzling fajitas and delicious guacamole made fresh at your table.

Certainly catering more towards adults, the tequila menu is very impressive – we’ve never seen such an in-depth list on this side of Tijuana – and the live Mariachi band adds a festive mood to the restaurant. Open for dinner only.

This sushi and burger bar in Universal’s CityWalk™ offers fusion food and a family-friendly ambience. Among the must-try items on the menu is the ‘Burgushi’, a combination of a burger and sushi using hamburger ingredients to make sushi rolls – it’s a unique dish found only at The Cowfish, to our knowledge. The huge kid’s menu at The Cowfish ensures diners of any age will find something to enjoy.

Lombard’s Seafood Grille is a go-to restaurant when you are looking for a fancy table service meal in Universal Studios Florida™ theme park. The lobster rolls are magnificent, but there’s plenty of seafood, and meat dishes to choose from. The décor is elegant but that’s not to say young ones won’t enjoy the dining experience here.

The aquarium is always a point of interest and the views are wonderful too. If you want to dine and watch the Cinematic Spectacular in the evening you have to book a special dinner package but you must do it well in advance – as in months!

Finnegan’s Bar and Grill is an Irish-American pub and restaurant located in Universal Studios Florida™. Among the authentic pub grub on the menu, go for corned beef and cabbage, Guinness beef stew and Irish soda bread with apple butter.

Despite this being a pub, Finnegan’s Bar & Grill is suitable for all ages and actually has a communal, fun vibe thanks to the live music performed by an Irish folk band.

Vivo Italian Kitchen is a classy restaurant with excellent service and a menu of tried and tested Italian classics – choices such as burrata cheese, seafood linguine, Neapolitan pizza and tiramisu are all popular.

Even though it is located in Universal CityWalk™, Vivo doesn’t have the feel of a theme park restaurant, which can be a welcome relief after days of counter service and plastic cups. Vivo Italian Kitchen is open for dinner only but families are welcome.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.™, in reference to Tom Hanks’ characters' fictional company in the 1994 movie Forrest Gump, is a wildly popular restaurant franchise that serves, unsurprisingly, plenty of seafood – the Cajun shrimp is highly rated – along with American classics such as pork ribs.

This themed restaurant is part of Universal’s CityWalk™ but the prices are very competitive when compared to most of the other outlets in this fun, but generally expensive, part of the Universal Orlando™ complex. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.™ Orlando has a whole section devoted to gluten-free and a fun kid’s menu which comes with a souvenir glass.

Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville is a family-friendly venue that is overflowing with good time vibes. Principally a restaurant serving a bar menu of burgers, popcorn shrimp and spicy nachos, all ages are allowed in Margaritaville all the time – there is no curfew – but for mom and dad, the signature list of cocktails and live music will ensure a lively night out.

The great thing about this venue is that live music and shows start early, at the accessible time of 6pm. Located in CityWalk™, Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville is a great compromise when looking for a meal that adults will love and kids will still be welcomed and entertained.

The Palm at Hard Rock Hotel® Orlando is an upscale steakhouse with an eccentric New York atmosphere. Known for its signature steaks and seafood dishes, the restaurant is great for a special occasion or a tasty treat after a day at Universal Studios.

The brand of restaurants was established back in 1926 in New York City when Pio Bozzi and John Ganzi opened the very first Palm Restaurant. As natives of Parma in Italy, the owners brought their Italian roots to this establishment and combined them with American fare.

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal’s CityWalk™ is a full-service restaurant with a hefty focus on chocolatey desserts. The 19th-century-inspired steampunk factory, complete with golden smoke stacks and funky gadgets, serves classic dishes such as steak, seafood, crepes and quiches – all with a unique twist.

For truly adventurous diners, the chocolate stout chicken wings and chocolate gnocchi are an absolute must. Gourmet milkshakes are also available in flavours such as Bacon Brittle, Red Velvet and Chocolate x5.