Your Dining and Shopping Guide To Universal Orlando CityWalk

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Any time you visit the parks at Universal Orlando Resort, you first walk through the streets that is Universal CityWalk. It’s a pretty cool area to visit before, during or even after your theme park experience.

DINING:

Bigfire

Inspired by the cozy nostalgia of cooking over an open fire you’ll find elevated American fare like steaks and freshwater cuisine. Each are given the fiery touch with pairings of different woods, flavoring your meal with smoky goodness.  One of the big draws here is the s’mores  as graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows are prepared tableside.

Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen

Dine-in a Steampunk-themed eatery and enjoy savory classic dishes like steak and seafood, as well as an all-day brunch menu featuring crepes and quiches. However, the real draw here is the one-of-a-kind desserts that are absolutely on the next level! Save room for their one-of-a-kind desserts. See the full menu here.

NBC Sports Grill & Brew

A must-do for sports fans you can kick back with a cold one with over 100 bottles and drafts to choose from while you watch games on the over 100 high-definition screens. The food is pretty darn good too with a mix of tasty classics and new creations.  Reservations can be made by calling 407.224.FOOD.

Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

How’s this for high concept!?   If you didn’t think sushi went with burgers, you’ve never been here. Experience unique burgers or dive into some sushi. Guests can choose to keep them separate or embrace the spirit of Burgushi, a cutting-edge fusion of sandwiches made with sushi stuff, and sushi built with burger stuff.  Reservations can be made by calling 407.224.FOOD.

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VIVO Italian Kitchen

Indulge in the Italian cuisine of your dreams at this restaurant where traditional continental flavors meet a modern aesthetic. Highlights include the hand-tossed pizzas , fresh bread and fresh pasta made before your eyes.

Hard Rock Cafe

Amp up your CityWalk experience at the world’s largest Hard Rock Cafe. These incredible memorabilia including the suit Elvis wore in the film Viva Las Vegas . Also, be on the lookout for hand-painted Beatles posters and more. There is a fantastic menu with contemporary takes on much-loved American Cuisine and reservations are recommended. You can make yours by calling 407.351.7625.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

For fans of Forrest Gump a meal here is a must-do.  You’ll find all kinds of shrimp along with a host of other Southern favorites including award-winning baby back ribs, fried chick, fresh fish dishes and homemade desserts.  Reservations can be made at 407.224.FOOD.

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville

Relax in the tropical oasis, and try not to be alarmed at the eruption of the margarita-filled volcano at The Volcano Bar. Take a bite of the tropics with items like Grilled Fish Tacos and a Cheeseburger in Paradise. There are 10 variations of margaritas and a host of frozen concoctions on deck. Make your reservation at 407.224.FOOD.

Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food

Enjoy the incredible Latin flavors of Antojitos including the famed tableside guacamole that is the perfect pairing to warm chips and a cold Cerveza. The fiesta vibes come to life with live Mariachi music on select nights.  Reservations are recommended and can be made at 407.224.FOOD.

Quick Service Dining

For those looking to eat on the go, these are some pretty solid options:

Hot Dog Hall of Fame: Calling all hot dog connoisseurs! Come chow down on the nation’s most iconic franks, from sauerkraut New York dog and poppy-seed buns authentic Milwaukee bratwurst.

Panda Express: Get a quick yet tasty  Asian-inspired meal at this quick-service location.

Fusion Bistro Sushi & Sake Bar: Your go-to spot for Sushin on the go.  Here you can order up sushi, sashimi and temaki hand rolls. You’ll also find bento boxes, beef skewers, dumplings, and specialty fruit-infused sakes.

Bread Box Handcrafted Sandwiches: Get your sandwich fix with classics like roast beef, chicken salad, pastrami, patty melts, and more. Add soups, salads, sides and sweet treats (even Twinkies) for an easy and quick meal.

Red Oven Pizza Bakery: If you’re craving authentic Italian pizza but could do without the long wait times then look no further. Guests can pick from a menu or create a personalized pie that will be baked in a 900° stone-lined oven and cooked in less than 90 seconds. Enjoy the option to dine in or carry out.

Lone Palm Airport: Just head over to Jimmy Buffet’s seaplane in the middle of Universal CityWalk where you’ll find a waterfront tiki bar where you can get your favorite tropical drinks.

Burger King: Yep, there’s a Burger King too, for when you just want a burger and fries—fast.

Moe’s Southwest Grill: Here’s one for all of your burrito lovers. Choose from 20 incredibly fresh ingredients like all-natural chicken, grass-fed steak and organic tofu to make burritos, tacos, salads, nachos, burrito bowls, and quesadillas.

Dessert

Now it’s time for all of you that have a sweet tooth. Here’s a look at awesome places you can go to satisfy those Sugar Cravings.

Voodoo Doughnut: We’re positively smitten with the giant, weird and mouth-watering doughnuts you’ll find here. Indulge in over 50 types of doughnuts! Get funky with options like the Memphis Mafia and the Bacon Maple Bar.

Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen: Indulge in gourmet chocolates and one-of-a-kind desserts, ranging loaded milkshakes to sumptuous sundaes.

Cinnabon: When you need comfort food, sometimes nothing beats the cinnamon goodness of a classic Cinnabon. Cure your craving morning, day or night with this warm and gooey deliciousness.

Starbucks: Fuel up on your way into the parks with a delicious cup of Starbucks coffee in your hands.

Cold Stone Creamery: This ice cream shop is the pinnacle of ice creams, smoothies, cakes, and shakes.

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: Make Fro-Yo your way with lots of yogurt and topping options.

Auntie Anne’s Pretzels: Nothing gets you through until lunchtime than a good old Aunt Annie’s Pretzel and some dipping sauce. You’ll find one near NBC Sport Grill and Brew.

Dippin’ Dots:  Because if you have a child under the age of 15, stopping here is a must.

Shopping:

You’ve dined at an incredible restaurant next door and now you’ve dashed over for some much needed retail therapy. It’s time to experience the crazy variety of shopping that CityWalk has to offer.

Universal Studios Store:  We’ll start with your haven for all things Universal. Make this your go-to spot for souvenirs. There are a TON of cool collectables here.

Quiet Flight Surf Shop:  If you’ll be heading to the coast during your vacay that pop by here first.  Stock up on surf-inspired clothing from famous brands like Quiet Flight, Billabong, Vans, Quicksilver, Volcom, Roxy, Ray-Ban, and more.

Fresh Produce: You can always find a fun treasure at this cute boutique that stocks beachy apparel and swimwear, vibrant accessories, and adorable housewares. Popular brands you’ll find here includes everything from Vera Bradley to Crocs.

The Island Clothing Co.: Embrace the Island aesthetic with some of your favorite brands including Tommy Bahama, Quicksilver, Honolua Surf Co. are all in-store.

Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company: Yup. CityWalk even has a tattoo shop. Inspired by Carey Hart’s passion, you’ll find perfectly clean tattoo stations to and rockin’ tattoo artists.

Rock Shop – Located right of the Lobby of the Hard Rock Cafe you’ll find Hard Rock’s famous logo gear here, music-themed apparel, accessories and more!

Fossil:  Treat yourself to one of Fossil’s high-quality leather and accessories like watches, purses and more!

P!Q: An awesome stop for wacky gifts and playful toys for kids of all ages.

As you can see from all of the awesome images above, Universal CityWalk is THE place to be for awesome eats, a little bit of shopping and more! Readers are encouraged to keep following along with UniversalParksBlog for the latest news and updates!

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