CityWalk™ is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment with live music, dancing, casual and fine dining, movies and more. Located at the entrance of Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios, CityWalk™offers everything from a night of family fun to a great place to hang out with friends to romantic fun for couples. It’s a 30-acre entertainment complex where you can experience the best of the best in live music, casual and fine dining, dancing, shopping, movies, and more.
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CityWalk® has no charge for entrance, but individual venue cover charges may apply. However, you can purchase a CityWalk® Party Pass and get into all the venues without paying single cover charges. CityWalk’s normal operating hours are 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m, 7 days a week. However, these times may vary by venue and date.
Dining at Universal CityWalk™ – Restaurants
The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen
Extraordinary foodstuffs await you at this new full-service restaurant, bar, and confectionery at Universal CityWalk™. Delight your palate with fantastical fare including classic dishes like steak and seafood, and an all-day brunch featuring crepes and quiches, each with their own novel twist. Coffee and Chocolate Stout Chicken Wings, Chocolate Almond Bread, and Chocolate Gnocchi are just a sample of the adventurously unique items available. Menu
NBC Sports Grill & Brew
NBC Sports Grill & Brew introduces a unique sports-dining experience, unlike anything you’ve seen before. This place is a Game Changer. Inside, a wall of Foosball tables invites guests to test their skills while nearly 100 HD screens play a constant stream of sports coverage. Offering private dining, areas for groups, and an indoor-outdoor beer garden, NBC Sports Grill & Brew is a stylish and sophisticated addition to Universal CityWalk™ Menu
Bigfire
Bigfire is the newest addition to the Universal CityWalk portfolio offering another original concept, full-service restaurant that further extends the quality and variety of high-caliber, unique dining experiences that Universal Orlando delivers to our guests.
Bigfire welcomes guests with warm, modern surroundings, making them feel as though they’ve entered a grand lakeside lodge. Open fire cooking is center-stage, where American classics like steaks and freshwater cuisine are given the fire-kissed treatment with pairings of different woods, flavoring your meal with smoky goodness. Outside, the lodge ambiance is enhanced with outdoor seating, a fire pit and games on the patio. Bigfire gives hearty respect to that great American classic, s’mores, like the graham cracker, chocolate and marshmallow treats are prepared tableside. Menu
The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.™ Restaurant & Market
“Run Forrest, Run!” This fun family restaurant features shrimp, shrimp and more shrimp – plus other menu selections, from great seafood and steaks to sandwiches, appetizers, and mouth-watering desserts – and a boatload of memorabilia from the Oscar®-winning film, Forrest Gump. Open 11:30am to 12:00am. Menu
Hard Rock Cafe® Orlando
Adjacent to the Hard Rock Live performance venue is the world’s largest Hard Rock Cafe, decorated with the world’s largest collection of rock ‘n roll memorabilia.
These include a 1959 pink Cadillac revolving over the bar and guitars and clothing from rock superstars such as KISS, Elvis, The Beatles and Bob Dylan.
The restaurant features classic American cuisine — burgers, marinated chicken breasts and barbeque ribs plus a full bar. Hard Rock specialty merchandise is for sale, including leather jackets, pins and t-shirts. Open daily 11am to late night. Menu
The Cowfish
The Cowfish features an exciting menu that offers something for everyone, including innovative sushi rolls, unique craft burgers, and “Burgushi” – a cutting-edge fusion of burger and sushi that offers the best of both worlds. Guests dining at this three-story restaurant can enjoy an innovative menu made from scratch with the freshest ingredients, outdoor seating with incredible views of CityWalk™, colorful décor and custom artwork, vibrant music and more. Menu
Vivo Italian Kitchen
Immerse yourself in the essence of modern Italian cuisine at this new restaurant created by Universal Orlando. Watch as the culinary team handcrafts your pasta from scratch to create fresh takes on classic dishes in a clean, contemporary dining atmosphere Menu
Red Oven Pizza Bakery
Take a quick trip to Italy for authentic, artisan pizza–made fresh, while you wait–at Universal CityWalk’s first-ever Neopolitan-style pizza bakery. The combination of the highest quality ingredients and a traditional 900-degree stone-lined oven ensures every slice is pizza perfection. Menu
Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food
Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food Features colorful décor, fresh, authentic cuisine, more than 200 different tequilas, and authentic Mexican folk art, Antojitos takes diners on a journey through the cantinas, street carts and markets of Mexico City for craveable Mexican fare that is unlike any other. Visitors to the vibrant, two-story restaurant can enjoy a delicious menu that combines authentic, traditional Mexican fare with all-new flavors – all made from scratch using the freshest ingredients. Diners can also watch as their fresh guacamole is prepared tableside, enjoy nightly entertainment in the restaurant, and sample a variety of specialty beverages – including authentic Mexican soda, beers, regional wines and an extensive selection of tequila and mezcal. Menu
Jimmy Buffett’s® Margaritaville®
Every corner of Margaritaville brings to life a different Jimmy Buffett classic. The main dining room was inspired by one of Jimmy Buffett’s favorite South Florida waterfront concerts, and its three bars — The Volcano Bar, Land Shark Bar, and 12 Volt Bar — were themed around Jimmy Buffett songs. The Volcano Bar is a fan favorite, complete with a giant exploding volcano that erupts Margaritas periodically. Live bands take to the restaurant’s stage to perform every evening.
There’s outdoor seating available on the Porch of Indecision, featuring a live guitarist to sing along with every night. Or you can just relax in colorful Adirondack chairs outside the restaurant and watch the world go by.
Right next to Margaritaville is the Lone Palm Airport, featuring Jimmy Buffett’s very own seaplane, the Hemisphere Dancer. This outdoor lounge and tiki bar serves a variety of drinks and quick eats under the wing of the plane, along with the “Parakeet Beach” area for the little ones to play in. Menu
CityWalk Quick Service Dining
Hot Dog Hall of Fame
Strike out your hunger at Hot Dog Hall of Fame with some of the most iconic hot dog creations from our nation’s most famous ballparks. Take a seat in the bleachers and enjoy a loaded Chicago dog with all the toppings, a perfectly charred Boston brat, a monster LA dog and more. Menu
Breadbox Handcrafter Sandwiches
With a Bread Box sandwich, you’ll be transported back to your childhood kitchen or your favorite street corner deli. Here you’ll find that the combination of quality meats and vegetables, fresh bread, and simple preparation can transform a sandwich into something more. Menu
Whopper™ Bar
Visit the world’s first, only at Universal CityWalk®, and enjoy the flame broiled burger you love with over a million ways to Have It Your Way™. Menu
Menchie’s
One of the world’s most popular frozen yogurt shops is now in Universal CityWalk™. The dream was to create a place where people from all walks of life and ages could enjoy themselves—not only with great tasting, quality frozen yogurt and an expansive self-serve toppings bar, but with a unique experience in a fun and happy environment that makes you smile. Menu
Cold Stone Creamery
For more than 25 years, Cold Stone Creamery has served up the finest, freshest ice cream, cakes, smoothies and shakes using only the highest quality ingredients and their signature process of preparing your custom ice cream creation on a frozen granite stone. Menu
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Get ready for giant burritos, cheesy quesadillas and flavourful salads prepared right before your eyes. Welcome to Moe’s! Menu
Panda Express
Wok on over to the panda express, with original Orange Chicken and zesty Beijing Beef wok-ed up fresh, hot and fast. Experience pandamonium!
Fat Tuesday
Cool off with frozen drinks at a convenient walk-up counter Menu
CinnaBon
Fresh, hot, out of the oven cinnamon rolls, coffee, and soft serve ice cream. Menu
Starbucks
Specialty coffee, tea and blended drinks. Bakery items and gourmet gifts. Menu
Fusion Bistro Sushi & Sake Bar
Sushi and Japanese fusion dishes as well as fruit-infused sakes. Menu
Lone Palm Airport
Outdoor tiki bar featuring wings, nachos, shrimp, conch fritters, hot dogs, beer and specialty drinks. Menu
Voodoo Doughnuts
It started in Portland then spread to Austin and Hollywood. Now the phenomenon known as Voodoo Doughnut has reached Orlando. Universal CityWalk™ welcomes the doughnut shop with a cult following. Loved for its sinfully delicious, lineup of fried creations, Voodoo Doughnut features signature originals and one-of-a-kind delectables like the Dirt Doughnut, the Memphis Mafia, the Bacon Maple Bar, Grape Ape and of course, Voodoo Doll doughnuts. “Good Things Come in Pink Boxes,” so order up a Voodoo Dozen. This place is so funky and fun, you can even get hitched or renew your vows. (Yes, they perform ceremonies here.) Menu
Shopping at Universal CityWalk™
Rock Shop
Authentic T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, caps, drinkware, and Hard Rock Cafe’s famous collectible pins.
Quiet Flight® Surf Shop
Whether you ride the curls, surf the street, or just soak up the sun, the Quiet Flight® Surf Shop has everything you need to enjoy the outdoors in style. Surf and beach wear, accessories, custom surfboards.
Universal Studios Store®
Universal Studios® branded product, plus theatrical, TV, and character merchandise. Take home some souvenirs to remember your vacation.
Hart & Huntington Orlando Tattoo Shop
The world’s most famous tattoo company has set up shop at CityWalk™. Browse the incredible collection of flash art, pick up authentic Hart & Huntington clothing and accessories, and even take home a permanent souvenir from your trip.
Universal CityWalk™ Entertainment
Hollywood Drive-in Golf
Two elaborately themed 18-hole courses that capture all the fun of the hilariously silly horror and sci-fi movies of the 1950’s
Bob Marley – A Tribute to FreedomSM
Live Reggae performed nightly in the open air gazebo. Full service restaurant featuring authentic Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine. Merchandise available in store and on carts.
Pat O’Brien’s
Have Fun!® at this exact replica of the famed New Orleans watering hole where it’s Mardi Gras 365 days a year! Featuring the flaming fountains patio bar, piano bar, and neighborhood bar where you can enjoy Cajun fare favorites and specialty drinks including the world famous Hurricane. Merchandise and drink mixes available.
CityWalk’s Rising Star
Here’s your chance to be in the band! At CityWalk’s Rising Star karaoke club, you take center stage as the lead singer of a band. This is real music, played live while you belt out your favorite songs in front of a live audience!
Universal Cineplex – 20 Screen State Of The Art Movie Theater
Take your pick of the first-run movies in one of our 20 theaters featuring wall to wall screens, state of the art projection and digital sound, and stadium-style seating with high backed rocking chairs.
the groove
Come party in the hottest dance club with the latest in sound systems and special effects, plus three themed VIP lounges. Dance to the best in 70’s, 80’s, dance hits and Alternative Rock. Each night is a different experience!
Hard Rock Live
See the biggest names in music take the stage at Orlando’s premier performance venue…the Coliseum of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Red Coconut Club®
The Red Coconut Club® is Orlando’s newest nightclub and ultra-lounge. It sits atop CityWalk™, where you can take in the stars on the balcony, mellow out at intimate tables inside, or mix with lively crowds around the bars. The couldn’t-be-hipper décor is a little bit 1950s Vegas, a little bit Cuban, and a little bit Polynesian-tiki retro with vintage couches and bongo-shaped bar stools. You’ll find three different bars spread across the club’s two levels, featuring signature martinis and specialty drinks, an extensive wine list and VIP bottle service, and an assortment of gourmet appetizers.
Dance to live music featuring The Herb Williams Band every Thursday through Saturday night. On all other evenings a DJ spins popular tunes into the wee hours of the night. Every Thursday is Ladies’ night with free admission for ladies. Happy Hour is Sunday through Thursday from 8 pm to 10 pm, and Saturday from 6 pm to 9 pm. Admission is 21 and older and dress code is casual-chic.
* Some venues require 21 and older for admission. Proof of ID required.
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