Dining - Independent Guide to Universal Orlando 2015 - page 107

ranges from sandwiches to Shortribs, Asian Salmon and Mahi Mahi. Note: Mythos is often
only open for lunch.
2. Finnegan's Bar and Grill (Universal Studios Florida) - Finnegan's is always a fun
place to dine in or to simply go in for a quick drink. Themed as an Irish Pub, there is a lot
of fun to be had as well as some delightful treats. Entrees are priced between $10 and $22.
The food ranges from sandwiches to Fish n' Chips, Beef Stew and Sirloin Steak.
3. Confisco Grille & Backwater bar (Islands of Adventure) - Located at in the P ort of
Entry park entrance area, Confisco Grille has a more traditional range of theme park food
which may be better for families with younger children who are not quite ready to eat the
Mahi Mahi at Mythos. It is also a more relaxed atmosphere. Entrees are priced between $9
and $18. You will find wood-oven pizzas, sandwiches, pasta and fajitas to name just a few
of the items on the menu.
4. NBA City (CityWalk) - Many ignore this restaurant when walking past, perhaps dis-
counting it as tacky because of its basketball theme. Do not be one of the people that
makes that mistake; NBA City has some great food on offer and the portions are huge! The
desserts in particular are to die for - try the Cinnamon Berries and the fried Cheesecake for
an unforgettable end to a meal. Entrees are priced between $10 and $34. There is a wide
selection of food on offer from chicken quesadillas to pizzas, jambalaya, shrimp, salmon,
pasta, and much more.
5. Emeril's (CityWalk) - Emeril's is the most premium of the table service dining experien-
ces we have listed here, with prices to match. With New Orleans-inspired dishes, you can
enjoy seeing your food be prepared in the open kitchen. Alternatively, indulge and book
yourself into the Chef's private tasting room with room for ten people. Entrees are priced
between $12 and $18 for lunch, and $24 to $30 for dinner. You will find food ranging from
a soup of the day to shrimps and grits, calamari, lasagna and the 18-oz ultimate rib-eye
steak.
Top 5 Quick Service restaurants:
Sometimes you do not necessarily want to sit down and have a three-course meal. You may
want to use the time that you would spend eating to watch a show, walk around the parks
or ride your favorite attraction again - but that does not mean you want to compromise on
taste, and you will not have to with the best quick service restaurants all being listed here in
this handy section. Note that prices and entrees change all the time with seasons and chefs