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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