Dining

Where to Find the Foods You Love at Universal Orlando Resort

October 23, 2018
Giant Soft Pretzel at NBC Sports Grill & Brew

Recently, I came across an article ranking the foods people search for and post about most online. So I set out to scour all of Universal Orlando Resort looking for the most jaw-dropping, mouth-watering, swipe-worthy foods, and gained a few lbs along the way.

Here are my personal recommendations for where you can find the foods we all love most. Cheers!

Where to Find the Best Pizza (TIE)

Margherita at Sal’s Market Deli

Margherita at Sal’s Market Deli (Loews Portofino Bay Hotel)

Ingredients: roma tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella

Funghi at Red Oven Pizza Bakery

Funghi at Red Oven Pizza Bakery (Universal CityWalk)

Ingredients: mushroom medley, red onions, fontina, mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, thyme, roasted portobello white truffle oil emulsion

Where to Find the Best Hamburger

The Kitchen Burger at The Kitchen

The Kitchen Burger at The Kitchen (Hard Rock Hotel Orlando)

Ingredients: Black Angus beef, bacon, cheddar, onion rings, lettuce, tomato, chipotle horseradish aioli

Urban Pantry - Burger

Other recommendations: The Urban at Urban Pantry (Universal’ Aventura Hotel)

Where to Find the Best Sushi

The Prime Time Filet & Lobster Roll at The Cowfish

The Prime Time Filet & Lobster Roll at The Cowfish (Universal CityWalk)

Ingredients: lobster and cucumbers inside, topped with seared rare seasoned filet mignon, pan-fried portobello mushroom slices, tossed in truffle oil, green onions and spicy mayo served with a side of pounded ginger sauce

Sushi from Orchid Court

Other recommendations: Tropical Roll at Orchid Court (Loews Royal Pacific Resort)

Where to Find the Best Steak

Filet Mignon at The Palm

Filet Mignon at The Palm (Hard Rock Hotel Orlando)

Ingredients: your choice of 14oz or 18oz USDA Prime beef, corn fed, hand-selected and aged a minimum of 35 days topped with parsley butter

The Palm

Other recommendations: Prime Bone-In Rib-Eye Steak at The Palm (Hard Rock Hotel Orlando)

Where to Find the Best Beer

862 IPA at NBC Sports Grill & Brew

862 IPA at NBC Sports Grill & Brew (Universal CityWalk)

Ingredients: floral, citrus, grapefruit and pine aroma balanced with a medium-high hop bitterness

(Worth noting, the 862 IPA is one of 100+ beer options at this location.)

Jake's Beer Dinner at Loews Royal Pacific Resort

Other recommendations: Jake’s American Red Lager at Jake’s American Bar (Loews Royal Pacific Resort)

Where to Find the Best French Fries

Parmesan Bacon Truffle Fries at The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

Parmesan Bacon Truffle Fries at The Cowfish (Universal CityWalk)

Ingredients: house fries with truffle and parmesan cheese, applewood bacon and chives

Fly Boy Beef & Cheese Fries at Jake’s American Bar

Other recommendations: Fly Boy Beef & Cheese Fries at Jake’s American Bar (Loews Royal Pacific Resort)

Where to Find the Best Ice Cream (TIE)

Cookie Jar Milkshake at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen

Cookie Jar Milkshake at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen (Universal CityWalk)

Ingredients: vanilla ice cream, fresh whipped cream, blended cookies, topped with crumbled cookies and a whole chocolate chip cookie

The Waturi Fusion Ice Cream Cone at Universal’s Volcano Bay

The Waturi Fusion Ice Cream Cone at Universal Volcano Bay Water Theme Park

Ingredients: banana, blue raspberry, orange and strawberry soft serve ice cream served in a waffle cone

Where to Find the Best Doughnut

Eight Mile at Voodoo Doughnut

Eight Mile at Voodoo Doughnut (Universal CityWalk)

Ingredients: plain cake doughnut with vanilla frosting and covered in mini M&M’s

Oh Captain, My Captain Doughnut from Voodoo Doughnut

Other recommendations: Oh Captain, My Captain at Voodoo Doughnut (Universal CityWalk)

Where to Find the Best Tacos

Cochinita Tacos at Antojitos

Cochinita Tacos at Antojitos (Universal CityWalk)

Ingredients: slow cooked achiote pork, orange lime marinade, roasted chipotle sauce, pickled red onion

Carne Tacos at Antojitos

Other recommendations: Carne Tacos at Antojitos (Universal CityWalk)

Where to Find the Best Pasta

Pollo alla Carbonara at Mama Della’s Ristorante

Pollo alla Carbonara at Mama Della’s Ristorante (Loews Portofino Bay Hotel)

Ingredients: chestnut flour roasted chicken, spaghetti, pancetta, English peas

Gnocchi Verdi al Gogonzola from Bice Ristorante

Other recommendations: Gnocchi Verdi al Gorgonzola dolce, Noci e pesto di rucola at BiCE Ristorante (Loews Portofino Bay Hotel)

Where to Find the Best Appetizer (TIE)

Giant Soft Pretzel at NBC Sports Grill & Brew

Large Warm Soft Pretzel at NBC Sports Grill & Brew (Universal CityWalk)

Ingredients: lightly salted and served with jalapeno queso and Bertman Ball Park Mustard

Braised Pork Belly Bao Buns at Bar 17 Bistro

Braised Pork Belly Bao Buns at Bar 17 Bistro (Universal’s Aventura Hotel)

Ingredients: green onions, cucumbers, pickled fresno chili, ginger sesame, and chili aioli

Where to Find the Best Salad

Chopped Barbecue Grilled Chicken Salad at NBC Sports Grill & Brew

Chopped Barbecue Grilled Chicken Salad at NBC Sports Grill & Brew (Universal CityWalk)

Ingredients: romaine, iceberg, corn, black beans, roasted peppers, smoked gouda, tomatoes, crispy tabasco onions, avocado, BBQ ranch dressing

Prosciutto and Arugula Salad at Red Oven Pizza Bakery

Other recommendations: Prosciutto and Arugula Salad at Red Oven Pizza Bakery (Universal CityWalk)

Where to Find the Best Cocktail

Last Typhoon at Strong Water Tavern

Last Typhoon at Strong Water Tavern (Loews Sapphire Falls Resort)

Ingredients: Don Q anejo, pineapple, passion fruit, grapefruit

Smoked Tequila Old Fashioned at Strongwater Tavern

Other recommendations: Smoked Tequila Old Fashioned (Loews Sapphire Falls Resort)

Am I totally wrong about one of my picks? All of my picks? Let me know in the comments below.

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2 Comments

  • Reply Jay October 23, 2018 at 8:56 pm

    Two omissions, IMO: The Hogs Head ale at the Hogs Head Tavern in the wizarding world is excellent, and the nachos at the Bula Bar at Loews Royal Pacific are amazing, though I’m not sure what category they’d fall into- too big to be an appetizer, for sure!

  • Reply Holly K November 9, 2018 at 12:35 pm

    The tomato soup at Mythos is AMAZING. The breakfast pasty at The Leaky Cauldron is so delicious. Love all,of the ice cream flavors at Florian Fortescues…and the High Fashioned at the Chocolate Emporium is my all time fave cocktail anywhere.

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