blending original concepts with well-known chain restaurants from hot dogs to linguine and clams
city wok at Universal Orlando has you covered for every power and price provided that price
isn't very low with so many different options to choose from you may need a helping hand in
deciding where to spend your money within this popular dining district hi I'm the frugal Brit
and for this video I will outline my ranking of the top 10 best restaurants at Universal CityWalk
Orlando my ranking is based on a combination of my experiences my friends experiences but
I've also done heavy research of online reviews to make it as objective as possible and given
the name of my channel I do allow my ranking to be influenced quite a bit by a good value which
is why I have included a few quick service choices in my ranking and also I'll be sure
to emphasize the prices for all the restaurants on my list ranking restaurants is always tricky
there are a couple controversial admissions in here so please let me know in the comments
if you disagree with anything to help provide a bit of balance with that said let's get into it
and number 10 in my ranking is the vibrantly coloured pant oh he chose authentic Mexican
food it's festive exterior and equally colorful interior filled with birdcage
booths and neon drawn Lucha Libre caricatures which when combined with live mariachi music
setting the tone provides a compelling Mexican theme answer hitos translates as the Mexican
equivalent of Spanish tapas so the appetizers play a big part here this restaurant is located
on the south end of City walk next to Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville and so he toast is
on the cheaper end of the restaurants in my ranking an appetizer cost between eight and
fifteen dollars but averaging around twelve dollars the entrees range between $13 and $25
I'd personally recommend the Mary Tierra house special those that enjoy anta hitos
appreciate its energetic atmosphere the extensive selection of custom cocktails
the creative interpretations of Mexican classics those that didn't often refer to the occasionally
sketchy service and some feel they'd been to better value Mexican restaurants elsewhere
an ammonite is the quick service hot dog Hall of Fame restaurant which aims to cover all bases with
America's most iconic hotdogs everything from a sauerkraut New York dog and poppy seed buns
from Chicago to authentic Milwaukee bratwurst and a relish covered Boston dollar you can sit
in stadium-style seating walk on artificial turf and kick back in the bleachers which contains some
seats from former baseball stadiums keep in mind that whilst the seating has shade and shelter its
outdoor only hotdogs Hall of Fame is located on the south end of city walk on the left when facing
an taquitos most of the hotdogs come in around $10 and a side of fries will cost you $3 I would
personally recommend the beach Chicago dog those who enjoyed it appreciated the authentic selection
of different hot dogs and the variety of toppings the outdoor stadium feel however there were some
who had different expectations for a hotdog and the price doesn't help with these expectations
at number eight is red oven pizza bakery which is a mix between table service and quick service
restaurant two Neapolitan style pizzas which are ordered by the pie instead of the slice are cooked
out in front of you it's 900 degrees stone-lined oven which takes approximately 90 seconds to do
the job and you can join one of these on the go if preferred with its takeout window a fairly sizable
wine menu helps add a touch of the old world to the proceedings red oven is located close to the
entrance with your back to the parking garages on the left hand side after Bubba comes in terms
of pricing all the pizzas come in at around $15 which makes it a solid choice if you want
to budget on universal quality those that enjoyed red oven pizza bakery appreciated the decent value
without cutting corners with quality those that didn't often had a different idea of how a pizza
should be made and someone described the service as having declined a tiny bit over the years
at number 7 is the toothsome chocolate Emporium and savory feast kitchen this steampunk and
chocolate themed eatery allows you to indulge in classic dishes like steak and seafood as well as
an all-day brunch menu featuring crepes and quiches each with their own modern twist the
story of this extravagantly themed restaurant is brought to you by Professor Dr Penelope turbo
tinker toothsome who traveled the globe in the early 19th century learning different ways to
infuse chocolate into all sorts of dishes as a result penelope toothsome highly encourages you
to save room for her highly Instagram herbal desserts ranging from gourmet chocolates
artisanal milkshakes to sumptuous sundaes mm is hard to miss in CityWalk with its giant
smoke stacks and other steam powered machinery located in between islands of adventure and at
Universal Studios this restaurant is one of the more expensive restaurants in my ranking
the appetizers range between eight and fourteen dollars and the entrees range from 18 to $30
burgers will cost around $15 and the milkshakes and sundaes cost between 13
and 15 dollars those who enjoy tootin love the Disney Calibur theming the fun atmosphere the
wide selection of ass aesthetically pleasant food and desserts those who didn't felt them
whilst the theming is a lot of fun you can get the same quality food elsewhere for a little
bit less I would say if you're a fan of the Cheesecake Factory then I think you'll get a
lot out of this which has a similar approach but of course much better theming a twosome
well next our six is one of the city walks newest restaurants that welcomes you with
modern rustic inspiration drawn from the nostalgia of cooking over open flames during
memorable family vacations making you feel as though you've entered at Lakeside summer house
open fire cooking is center stage we're elevated American fare like steaks and
fresh water cuisine are given the fire kiss treatment with pairings of different woods
flavoring your meal with smoky goodness big fire is situated in the middle of city walk
oppositely hard rock on the other side of the lagoon and next to the Margaritaville treasure
in terms of cost big fire sits in the upper middle range the shareable appetizer will cost between 8
and 15 dollars and an entree will cost between 20 and 30 dollars but the burgers are a little
bit cheaper at 16 to 17 dollars I can personally recommend the bison burger here those that enjoyed
big-fight appreciated the laid-back atmosphere and the lakeside theming with an open fire kitchen
somebody in the minority that didn't enjoy big fire felt that some of the food was high on
smokiness in absence of seasoning although that is intentional also weirdly I know a couple friends
that said that their steaks weren't cooked the way they'd asked but could just be a coincidence
halfway through the ranking at number five is Bubba Gump shrimp company which since 1996 has
been entertaining guests with a charming down-home style that's been a hit around the globe serving
up versatile seafood along with a host of southern favorites from award-winning baby back ribs to
fried chicken fresh fish dishes and homemade desserts with this restaurant being themed on
the Bubba Gump character in the Forrest Gump movie you can browse movie inspired merchandise and can
expect to be tested on your knowledge of various aspects of the movie Bubblegum's is impossible
to miss with it being the first restaurant at these CityWalk entrance this is one of the more
expensive restaurants in the city walk the calamari appetizer costs 1079 militia that
entrees for between 20 and 30 dollars those that enjoy Bubba Gump raise the effort put into the
theming which is a lot of fun and definitely helps if you're a fan of the movie those that
didn't enjoy Bubba Gump's often point to the long queues to get in at busy times the occasionally
rush to service and the above average prices for this kind of food also some saying the quality of
the seafood should be better given how close you are to the ocean and number four is the forever
popular Hard Rock Cafe the largest of its kind around the world with large statuesque pillars
it's loud majestically like a Roman Colosseum they can get one of the main centerpieces
of the CityWalk Orlando inside it serves American cuisine and features a Museum of rock
this freshman is located on the northwest side of city wall sitting between the
entrances to Universal Studios Florida and islands of adventure pretty hard to miss
Hard Rock Cafe is one of the more expensive restaurants in CityWalk Orlando a typical
burger entree will cost around 20 dollars and the baby back ribs entree costs are $30
this restaurant is known for being a bit of a tourist trap and deservedly so I think it's
fair to say however it is extremely popular and many agree that it is very rare that you get a
bad meal at a Hard Rock Cafe assuming you're into American cuisine the cool rock memorabilia is of
course a huge draw to these establishments and a lot of fun to explore those that didn't enjoy
it were not appreciative of how incredibly busy and loud it can get another service can sometimes
feel a little rushed and hectic also definitely not the best value choice in city wok alumna
at number 3 is the cowfish sushi burger bar which is a colorful east-meets-west fusion restaurant
offering a cutting-edge fusion of sandwiches known as burgoo she made with sushi stuff and sushi bill
burger stock this is certainly a place where you are encouraged to take a few culinary risks but
there are some more familiar choices available if needed the innovation isn't limited to just
the entrees you can sip on milkshakes premium sokka's beers and exotic martinis if you are
prepared to be sure to make a reservation several days in advance for this extremely
popular restaurant at city wok cowfish is located on the left-hand side of the walkway as you enter
from the parking garages next to vevo Italian kitchen in terms of cost cowfish is one of the
cheaper table service restaurants in my ranking your appetizers range between eight and fifteen
dollars and a typical entree will cost you roughly sixteen to eighteen dollars if you do decide on
cowfish don't overlook the milkshake menu as many people head to cowfish solely filiz those
who enjoy cowfish tend to appreciate the bright and quirky atmosphere with its unique menu and
fabulous presentation those who didn't enjoy it typically struggle to handle the creative menu and
some felt other portions could have been bigger speaking of enjoyment if you've enjoyed this video
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my penultimate Pig at number two is breadbox handcrafted to sandwiches which is City walks
answer to the Earl of Sandwich quick service chain but in my opinion significantly better the menu
has a wide selection of grilled cheeses house-made soups milkshakes and various sandwiches that are
fresh to order with quality meats and vegetables breadbox is a quick service option located on the
second level of city walk on the north side the cost of a sandwich is typically range between
ten and twelve dollars but that would not include a side such as fries those who enjoyed bread box
appreciated that it provides a healthier choice than most other quick service options in city wok
providing fresh and flavor some sandwiches within a lighten friendly atmosphere in my opinion easily
the best quick service option for a quick bite to eat in the city warn those that didn't enjoy
breadbox felt that by spending a little bit more you get a more substantial nail and finish city
and number one in my ranking is vivo it's Hallion kitchen one of the most popular Italian
restaurants in Orlando celebrate the beauty of Italian cuisine and this classy but relatively
casual table service restaurant where the menu is filled with comfortingly famiglia Italian dishes
and features a sophisticated contemporary decor it's opened Expo kitchen allows you to glimpse
piping hot pizzas emerging from the oven watch the chef's make fresh bread sauce mozzarella
and pasta before your eyes vivos wine bar also offers a variety of Italian inspired cocktails
and a full bar this restaurant is situated near the center of City walk on the left-hand side
with your back to the parking garages and next to cowfish vivo is one of the cheaper
table-service restaurants at CityWalk Orlando entrees will typically cost between fifteen
and twenty-five dollars a woodstove Pizza will range from fifteen to seventeen dollars I would
highly recommend that these squid-ink seafood which comes in at 21 dollars those who enjoyed
vivo loved the tasty fresh Italian food the friendly accommodating staff the relaxed
atmosphere from a Bali perspective this is the best restaurant on universal property
which helped it to take my top spot those that didn't enjoy it often had bad experiences with
the wait times which can get a bit out of hand at busy times so be sure to book a table in
advance and lastly it can be quite loud at this restaurant with all the hard surfaces
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