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Universal Orlando’s CityWalk Restaurants
Although CityWalk is actually part of Universal Orlando, it operates much like Downtown Disney and is open to everyone regardless of whether they’re headed to the theme parks.
Dining at CityWalk
Scroll down for in-depth reviews(with additional in-depth reviews and menus coming soon!)
In-Brief
Pastamore Ristorante and Market serves Italian cuisine in a Mediterranean setting.
At the Latin Quarter, restaurant/club, the food and flavor of 21 Latin nations come together.
The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant & Market is new on the scene, serving up seafood, sandwiches, and American favorites in a casual setting that’s filled with Forrest Gump movie memorabilia.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville offers Caribbean, Cajun, and Florida fare, served up in casual style inside or out on the large covered deck (a good choice with kids).
Emeril’s Restaurant Orlando is an upscale experience with a sophisticated menu--a far better choice without the kids along.
NBA City serves casual American fare in sporting style with TVs, games, and sports memorabilia surrounding you (a good choice with older kids into sports).
Hard Rock Café offers casual American fare served up with a side of rock {ap}n’ roll (and it’s on the loud side but a good choice with most kids).
At NASCAR Sports Grille the fare is casual American, served up surrounded by racing memorabilia and games (a good choice with kids).
Pat O’briens, while best known for its signature Hurricane drinks, features a menu of appetizers and Cajun cuisine.
Over at Bob Marley’s A Tribute to Freedom you’ll find a small menu of Jamaican inspired appetizers, entrees and desserts.
Cinnabon is a quick counter-service snack spot.
TCBY features frozen yogurt, treats, and beverages.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
***
$-$$
Specialty: American/Caribbean (a kids’ menu is available)
Appropriate for any age (prior to 8 p.m. when the indoor areas take on a more party-style
atmosphere – the outdoor deck however remains family friendly throughout the night).
Location: 6000 Universal Boulevard at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk
Phone: 407-224-2155
Web sites: www.universalorlando.com and www.margaritaville.com
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Menu
This one’s a favorite. The casual, laid-back atmosphere takes you away to a tropical paradise without a care in the world, a definite reflection of the song it’s named for. While there are 2 levels of dining indoors, the large, covered, outdoor “Porch of Indecision” allows you to enjoy the Florida weather - and is likely the most appropriate area to eat with the kids in the evening. The menu offers Floribbean and Cajun food, with plenty for the kids to choose from (including the “cheeseburger in paradise”).
NASCAR Café (Look for a review of the new The Nascar Sports Grille coming soon!)
**
$-$$
Specialty: American (a kids’ menu is available)
Appropriate for any age.
Location: 6000 Universal Boulevard at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk
Phone: 407-224-FOOD
Web sites: www.nascarcafeorlando.com and www.universalorlando.com
NASCAR Cafe Menu
Two levels of racing memorabilia, racing simulators, and games will surround you at this casual eatery. The menu offers a variety of favorites for kids and adults alike.
The outdoor patio offers a nice place to relax and people-watch if you find yourself having to wait for your table (which is often the case). The lower level is dedicated to arcade-style games, so unless you wish to partake, wait for your table outside.
Hard Rock Café
***
$-$$
Specialty: American (a kids’ menu is available)
Best for kids over 6, but appropriate for all ages; particularly appealing to adults.
Location: 6000 Universal Boulevard at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk
Phone: 407-224-FOOD
Web site: www.hardrockcafe.com and www.universalorlando.com
Hard Rock Café Menu
With rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia galore (the largest collection displayed at any
Hard Rock Café) and music playing loudly in the background, it’s sure to be a hit with
the tweens and teens in your family (though it is certainly appropriate for kids of pretty
much any age). Younger kids (under 3 or 4) may find it a bit too loud and overpowering.
The menu is varied, offering something for kids and adults alike. If you haven’t been to
one before, give it a try; if you have, you’ll know just what to expect.
NBA City
**
$-$$
Specialty: American (a kids’ menu is available)
Best for kids over 6, but appropriate for all ages.
Location: 6000 Universal Boulevard at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk
Phone: 407-363-5919
Web site: www.nbacity.com and www.universalorlando.com
NBA City Menu
If you’re a fan of the sport, this is a must. Two levels of memorabilia, games, and authentic NBA gear and a great menu to boot--it’s all here. TV’s are everywhere so you don’t have to miss a shot. Steaks, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and salads are all on the menu, with kid-friendly choices as well.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. – Coming Soon!
***
$-$$
Specialty: Seafood (a kids’ menu is available)
Location: 6000 Universal Boulevard at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk)
Phone: 407-
Web site: www.bubbagump.com and www.universalorlando.com
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Menu
Dining at Universal Studios
Dining in Production Central
Monsters Café
**
$-$$
Speciality: Pizza, pastas, chicken (kids menu)
Open (Seasonally) for lunch and dinner
Indoor, Cafeteria style
Monster’s Café Menu
The only restaurant in all of Production Central is the Monsters Café. The entire restaurant is a celebration of the monster movie classics, full of black-and-white photos and plenty of movie memorabilia. Their menu offers a variety of choices from chicken to pasta and pizza, and the prices typically hover around $6 to $9 for a meal. The life-size statues, monster memorabilia, and monster movie theme carried throughout the 4 large themed eating areas may be a bit much for younger kids, but older kids - say, over 6 or so - will most likely get a real kick out of it.
There is also a little-known entrance to the Hard Rock Café just near the old Nickelodeon Studios (soon home to the Blue Man Group) that gives you the option of eating there without having to leave through the park’s main gates and walk all the way around through CityWalk to get there.
Dining in New York
Finnegan’s Bar and Grill
**
$$-$$$
Specialty: Irish (kids menu)
Indoor Full Service with both a Bar and Dining Area
Open for lunch and dinner
Finnegan’s Bar and Grill Menu
Finnegan’s is part Irish pub--offering ale, beer, and other similar spirits topped off with live entertainment that an actual Irish pub might offer--and part full-service restaurant. Specialties include shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, Irish stew, and what Irish restaurant would be complete without corned beef and hash? While it is a pretty decent restaurant, it is really not a place I would head with kids since there are so many other great choices throughout the park that would be more appropriate in terms of atmosphere and kid-friendly fare.
Louie’s Italian Restaurant/Starbucks
***
$-$$
Specialty: Italian (kids menu)Indoor, Cafeteria Style
Open for lunch and dinner
Louie’s Italian Restaurant Menu
Italian fare from pizza to pastas (soups and salads too) will please everyone in the family, and the atmosphere is strictly casual. You may feel as if you were dining at one of the little familyowned Italian eateries found along the streets of New York itself. The decor is mixed, one section with black-and-white tile and red-checkered curtains at the windows, strands of lights strewn across the exposed duct and wood ceilings, while the other features golden accents and stamped ceilings. The entire restaurant is open and airy, with oodles of seating and a friendly feel about it. If you’re in need of a pick-me-up, there’s a Starbucks off in the back corner featuring their usual array of specialty coffee drinks. There’s a small outdoor seating area on the side facing San Francisco.
Turkey Leg Alert
There’s a turkey-leg cart just across the street from Louie’s if you prefer to walk around drumstick in hand. They also sell drinks and chips. The combo (turkey leg, soda, and chips) will run you a bit over $8.
Dining in San Francisco/Amity
There are plenty of eateries in San Francisco and Amity offering everything from a quick bite on the go at the Midway Grill to a full-fledged sit-down meal at Lombard’s Seafood Grill.
Richter’s Burger Co.
**
$-$$
Specialty: Burgers, chicken (kids menu)
Indoor Counter Service
Open for lunch and dinner
Richter’s Burger Co. Menu
Designed to look as if it has already felt the effects of San Francisco’s earthquake just up and across the way--with its walls and ceilings showing some wear and tear, crumbling just a bit here and there--this fast-food eatery offers the family-friendly fare of burgers, chicken, fries, shakes, and soft drinks. It is a great place with kids as the atmosphere is casual, the service is fast, and the menu is sure to be a hit with every age. With offerings like the Big One, the Aftershock, the San Andreas, and the Faultline, you have to chuckle a bit at the menu. There’s a small seating area up on the second level just toward the back of the restaurant, with the downstairs seating actually running all the way through and into the back of the store next door. Only a small number of seats are located outdoors.
Chez Alcatraz
*
$
Specialty: Seafood and sushi
Outdoor walk-up counter serviceOpen for lunch and dinner
Chez Alcatraz Menu
As if it were located right along Fisherman’s Wharf, this outdoor stand offers walk-up service with a small amount of outdoor seating. They offer a menu that includes shrimp cocktail, California rolls, chili cheese bread bowl, supreme nachos, and a turkey wrap platter. Most kids will find the choices a bit farther along more appealing.
Lombard’s Seafood Grille
***
$$-$$$
Specialty: Seafood and steak (kids menu)
Indoor (with outdoor seating available) Full service dining
Open for lunch and dinner
Lombard’s Seafood Grill Menu
Located out on the pier overlooking the waterfront as if you were right on Fisherman’s Wharf itself, Lombard’s Seafood Grill offers great food from appetizers to deserts, a fabulous view from its large glass windows looking out onto the water, along with a casually elegant atmosphere with its brick interior and wrought-iron accents. The small indoor pond, surrounded by an ornate wrought-iron fence, features a handful of fish. The menu is varied and fairly extensive with a concentration on seafood, but they also offer steak, chicken, salads, along with a children’s menu for those who wish to attempt it. While it is truly a great restaurant, I can’t say it is a particularly family-friendly choice, as it caters to adults seeking a more upscale atmosphere. There is outdoor patio seating that runs the length and wraps around to the back of the restaurant, while indoors there are two levels of tables.
This one’s best for kids over 8 or so (or at least those who can sit through a fullservice meal at an upscale restaurant without incident).
San Francisco Pastry Co.
**
$
Specialty: Pastry, desserts, drinks and a limited selection of sandwiches
Counter service (with very limited outdoor seating)
Open for lunch and dinner
This little pastry and coffee shop across from Earthquake--The Big One offers some tempting treats to get you through until your next meal--though I have to say some of the offerings are large enough to be a meal in themselves. They also offer a small selection of sandwiches and a fruit plate if the treats are not enough to tempt you, but the treats seen through the glass cases are hard to resist. Coffees and soft drinks are available to wash it all down. There is no seating inside, but a small covered patio in front offers a seat in the shade while you eat your treats.
There’s also seating along San Francisco’s waterfront just ahead. Kids may appreciate a handful of the desserts, possibly even the fruit plate, but they’ll probably prefer the ice cream shop a bit farther along.
Boardwalk Snacks (previously the Boardwalk Funnel Cake Co.).
*
$
Specialty: Snacks
Outdoor counter service
Open for lunch and dinner
If you’re in the mood for a gigantic funnel cake, this is just the place. With a variety of toppings to choose from, it may be hard to pick just one, and the whipped cream is just an added bonus. If you’re looking for something to cool you down, soft-serve ice cream is on the menu as well.
Midway Grill
*
$
Specialty: Snacks, hot dogs, hoagies
Outdoor counter service
Open for lunch and dinner
Midway Grill Menu
Located just near the Midway at the Boardwalk area in Amity (hence the name), this outdoor stand offers a quick pick-me-up or lunch on the go. Nathan’s hot dogs, Italian sausages, cheese steaks, and fries are the fare here. If you prefer to sit, there are a few picnic benches along the side.
So You Know:
Having the choice of a wonderful little walk-up food stand is great when you’ve got kids in tow. Younger kids don’t always want to eat or aren’t always hungry when the rest of the family is, and it offers a chance to pick something up on the go when they do finally decide that they’re hungry. The last thing you need to do is pay full fare for a big lunch at one of the restaurants when you know very well that they have absolutely no intention of eating it. Knowing that there are other options for a quick onthe- go snack (or meal) will put your mind at ease. So don’t worry, when the kids are hungry there are plenty of these stands throughout the park, and the kids most certainly won’t go hungry.
Boardwalk Snacks (previously Captain Quint’s Seafood and Chowder House Restaurant)
**
$-$$
Specialty: Seafood, chicken (kids menu)
Outdoor Counter service
Open for lunch and dinner
Captain Quint’s Seafood and Chowder House Menu
This outdoor stand offers walk-up counter service with outdoor seating just along the side. The large deck area filled with umbrella-covered tables overlooks the water from out on the pier. Watch out for the sea gulls, though, as they will try to join in whenever they see or smell your food. The menu includes chicken, fish, shrimp, and clam chowder.
Brody’s Ice Cream
**
$
Specialty: Ice cream
Counter service
Open for lunch and dinner
If you need something to cool you off, this is the place to go. Ice cream is the main menu item, with cones and sundaes to tempt your tummy. Be careful not to pass it by! It’s pretty small and easy to overlook if you aren’t paying attention.
Dining in World Expo
Just across from the Roboasis is a small snack cart that offers a good selection of fresh fruit and a few cool drinks.
International Food and Film Festival
**
$-$$
Specialty: American, Asian, and Italian (and ice cream) (kids menu)
Indoor food court/cafeteria style
Open for lunch and dinner
International Food and Film Festival Menu
The food-court atmosphere is casual but tends to get rather loud at times with all of the commotion, but the plus to this is that if you have tired and somewhat irritable kids in tow, no one will notice. In keeping with the theme of the World Expo, there are movies playing in a variety of foreign languages on the monitors above, and an array of movie posters from all over of the world line the walls. Each area offers a fair selection of items from spaghetti to stir fry, gyros to meatloaf, and plenty of other items in between. The meals are a bit more substantial than in some of the other fast-food eateries in the park, so this is a pretty good choice if you are looking for a reasonably sized meal, not just a quick on-the-run sort of meal, without necessarily having to deal with sit-down service.
For a quick drink on the go stop by Roboasis - a great little place to cool off right between Men in Black Alien Attack and Back to the Future The Ride where you can grab a soft drink and a spritz of cold water under the mist machines to ward off the Florida heat. Roboasis is a self-service refreshment station where you can buy a soda pop from the machines and enjoy the cooling effects of the misting bar and Coke bottle mist stations.
Dining in Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone
The Kid Zone Pizza Company*
$-$$
Specialty: American fast food and snacks
Outdoor counter service/ snack spot
Open for lunch and dinner
Kid Zone Pizza Company Menu
This is another one of those wonderful quick pick-me-up places, especially good for younger kids who for the most part don’t exactly eat meals that aren’t on the go, certainly not very well anyway. They offer pizza and chicken fingers, two kid-friendly favorites, with fries and fruit cups on the menu as well. Prices do tend to be on the high side, hovering somewhere between $6 and $8, which can buy you more substantial meals elsewhere in the park, but I suppose that convenience has a price. There is a small amount of outdoor seating, though it is more likely that you or at least the kids will be heading for the play areas eating as you go, not necessarily sitting down.
Dining in Hollywood
Café La Bamba
*
$-$$
Specialty: BBQ, chicken, burgers, and drinks (kids menu)
Indoor (with outdoor seating as well) cafeteria style
Open for lunch and dinner
Café La Bamba Menu
Resembling a Spanish villa with its tile accents and earth-toned walls, this eatery offers not the Spanish or Mexican food you might expect, but barbecue ribs and pork, rotisserie chicken, and burgers. I have to say that the atmosphere is a bit more relaxing, set back as it is off the main drag among the trees and shrubbery. The theme, while not reflective of the food, is also a nice change of pace since it is not necessarily related to a particular blockbuster movie or ride--it’s just a nice place to eat. There is both indoor seating and an outdoor patio. If you’re in the mood for a drink, the Cantina Bar offers a variety of interesting concoctions.
Mel’s Drive-in
**
$-$$
Specialty: American fast-food (kids menu)
Indoor (with limited outdoor seating) counter service
Open for lunch and dinner.
Mel’s Drive-In Menu
This 1950s diner is complete with vintage cars parked right out in front for full effect, and of course the pink neon lights help too. Straight from American Graffiti, Mel’s Diner is a great place with kids in tow, offering burgers, hot dogs, salads, and shakes all to the beat of the be-bop-do-wop music playing in the background. There is plenty of seating,mostly indoor, with booths found along the walls looking out to the park through the large glass windows. The smaller outdoor seating area has a view of the central lagoon.
I love how the kids’ meals come in a cardboard 1950s-style car.
Schwab’s Pharmacy
*
$
Specialty: Ice cream, sandwiches
Indoor soda fountain-style eatery
Open for lunch and dinner
Schwab’s Pharmacy Menu
Resembling an early 1950s drugstore with a soda fountain in the back, this eatery offers the ice cream and sandwiches that might have been on the menu back then. There are only a few booths and a small section of counter seating available in this rather small shop. Vintage photographs line the walls, many featuring the original Schwab’s Pharmacy. In addition to the food, you can also pick up a few pharmacy items such as Tylenol, aspirin, and similar over-the-counter remedies. Even Dramamine is available here.
Kids of every age will appreciate the ice cream treats and shakes, but only those who are willing to down a sandwich instead of a hot dog or burger will appreciate the lunch menu.
Beverly Hills Boulangerie
*
$-$$
Specialty: Pastries, sandwiches, coffee
Indoor counter service
Open for lunch and dinner
Beverly Hills Boulangerie Menu
Located near the park entrance, this is a great stop-off for breakfast if you haven’t had anything in your rush to get to the parks. There is an array of pastries (desserts too) and coffee to get you started on your day. Lunch is also available, with a variety of sandwiches, soups, and salad to choose from. Kids who actually like sandwiches rather than fast food will appreciate this small eatery more than other kids will. Everyone will appreciate the muffins, croissants, turnovers, and of course the desserts.
DINING AT UNIVERSAL’S ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE
Dining in the Port of Entry
Croissant Moon Bakery
*
$-$$ ($$ by the time you add a drink to your order)
Specialty: Pastries and desserts
Indoor Counter service – very limited indoor seating
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
The Croissant Moon Bakery offers a small selection of sandwiches along with a much larger selection of pastries, muffins, pies, and cakes. Coffee drinks and a variety of cold drinks are available as well. Seating is quite limited with only a few small tables indoors and only a small handful more outside.
Confisco Grill (and Backwater Bar)
**
$-$$
Priority seating is available.
Specialty: Mediterranean, American (kids menu)
Sit-down full service – indoor and outdoor seating
Open for lunch and dinner
Confisco Grill Menu
The casual waterfront atmosphere is inviting and comfortable. A feature that sets this eatery apart (in addition to the really good food that’s served here) is the upstairs seating, offering one of the best views in the park while dining. In addition to a rather varied and better than average appetizer selection, the menu includes sandwiches, wraps, soups, and salads. Pastas and larger entrées (including fish, steak, ribs, and fajitas) are available as well. The kids’ menu includes chicken strips, burgers, ravioli and mac n’ cheese nuggets.
On Thursdays through Sundays (though only seasonally), Spiderman and his friends stop by for a character breakfast buffet. The Backwater Bar is set off to the side a bit, which in my opinion is a plus for both those patronizing the bar as well as those dining at the restaurant. Seating is plentiful both inside and out, offering some of the most spectacular
views in the park. This of course is due to its location on the corner between the Port of Entry and the rest of the park.
Cinnabon
*
$
Specialty: gigantic cinnamon buns
Outdoor walk-up snack spot
Open for lunch and dinner
Cinnabon is yet another great place to stop for a breakfast on the go, though those sticky gooey (and gigantic) cinnamon buns make for a great snack as well. There is a small outdoor seating area with a few tables and chairs, but most just get them to go.
Dining in Seuss Landing
Filled with a variety of eateries, Seuss Landing has something to satisfy everyone in the family whether you’re in the mood for a meal or simply a snack.
Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendous
**
$-$$ ($$ after you’ve added a drink or dessert to your meal)
Specialty: American, Italian (kids menu)
Open for lunch and dinner
Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendous Menu
This is the largest restaurant in Seuss Landing (and one of the largest in the park). As its name implies, the billowy and colorful decor resembles that of a Seuss-style circus tent (of grand proportion). Adding to the décor is a giant trapeze suspended from high above with characters swinging and spinning about.
Circus cars line the walls and are filled with booth-style seating while tables fill the large open areas in the center. If you prefer the Florida sunshine, there is a small outdoor seating area as well. The menu includes pizza, pasta, fried chicken, and salads.
Hop on Pop Ice Cream Shop
*
$
Outdoor walk-up snack spot
It should come as no surprise to find an array of ice cream treats on the menu here as the façade is shaped like a gigantic ice cream cone.
Moose Juice Goose Juice
*
$
Outdoor walk-up snack spot
Fresh and frozen fruit drinks, fruit cups, and other snack foods are on the menu here.
Dining in The Lost Continent
Mythos Restaurant LC
***
$$-$$$
Specialty: American, Seafood, Mediterranean (kids menu)
Upscale (indoor) sit-down restaurant (one of only two full-service restaurants located at Islands of Adventure)
Open for lunch and dinner
Mythos Menu
From the outside, this restaurant resembles an extinct volcano laden with images of titans, gigantic carvings, and waterfalls cascading down the slopes. Inside, the surroundings are even more unique: the entire restaurant is designed as an undersea cavern with eerie music to complete the atmosphere. While Mythos certainly welcomes children, it is much more appropriate for adults. The menu is one of the best in the area (and not just inside the park, either), with most items leaning toward gourmet. Offerings include appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, steaks, chicken, and seafood. Most of the seating is indoors, though there is also seating on the patio just behind the restaurant that offers fabulous views out over the lake and the rest of the park.
The Enchanted Oak Tavern
**
$-$$
Specialty: BBQ, American (kids menu)
Indoor counter service
Open for lunch and dinner
Enchanted Oak Menu
The giant oak façade is just a preview of what to expect inside. You’ll feel as if you’re eating inside a tremendous tree stump surrounded by gnarled and knotted walls, some of which form booths along the restaurant’s perimeter. In the center of the restaurant, high above, is a small circular skylight of colorful glass, and one of the few sources of outside light. The entire restaurant is rather dimly lit, with the exception of the outdoor patio just beyond the large back door. A huge fireplace and cauldron can be seen off to the side not too far away from the small tavern area (the Alchemy Bar) set back a bit from the main seating in the restaurant. The menu features hickory-smoked barbeque chicken and ribs along with corn on the cob, corn muffins, and more. The only kids’ meal offered is macaroni and cheese served in a bread bowl. The portions are rather large, so sharing may be an option if the kids prefer something other that mac n’ cheese.
Fire Eaters Grill
**
$ -$$
Specialty: Greek, American
Outdoor walk-up counter service (small amount of outdoor seating alongside)
Open seasonally for lunch and dinner
Fire Eaters Grill Menu
One of the best fast-food spots in the park, this relatively unassuming little stand features gyros, chicken fingers, and salads. A small outdoor seating area is located just alongside with just a few tables and chairs. Located right in between (though across the way) Sindbad and Poseidon, it makes a great stop right before or just after the shows.
The Frozen Desert
*
$
Outdoor walk-up snack spot
This little stand features ice cream treats to cool you off on a hot day.
Dining in Jurassic Park
Pizza Predattoria
*
$
Specialty: pizza
Outdoor counter service
Open for lunch and dinner
Pizza Prediatoria Menu
For a quick bite you can grab a slice of pizza or a hoagie on the go. If you prefer to sit, there are a few tables right nearby under the cover of umbrellas to protect from the sun.
The Burger Digs
*
$-$$
Specialty: burgers (kids menu)
Indoor counter service
Open for lunch and dinner
The Burger Digs Menu
Located on the upper level of the Jurassic Park Discovery Center, this casual eatery offers burgers, of course, as the main menu item, but you can also order chicken sandwiches. There is plenty of indoor seating as well a small outdoor patio area.
TheWatering Hole
As this is simply an outdoor bar, a detailed explanation is really not all that necessary.
Thunder Falls Terrace
**
$-$$
Specialty: American (kids menu)
Indoor counter service
Open for lunch and dinner (seasonally)
Thunder Falls Terrace Menu
This restaurant offers some great views of the Jurassic Park River Adventure ride as it emerges from the containment area. Although it’s a counter-service restaurant, it is one of the prettiest in the park, with several rooms, many of which featuring large picture windows and nice views. In addition, there is an outdoor patio area with a nearby waterfall and lots of lush landscaping. The menu features barbeque chicken and ribs as well as wraps, soups, and salads, many with sides like corn on the cob and roasted potatoes (much like the menu from the Enchanted Oak). Like the Enchanted Oak, however, the prices are a bit high, and while the portions are large and quite delicious, feeding an entire family here can add up to a sizable bill. Dining in Toon Lagoon
The Comic Strip Café
**
$-$$ ($$ by the time you add in a drink in some cases)
Specialty: American (kids menu)
Indoor counter service
Open for lunch and dinner
Comic Strip Café Menu
The Comic Strip Café has a little bit of everything from salads to sandwiches, pizza, and pasta, with a little bit of Chinese and Mexican added in for good measure. There are actually 4 separate counters, each offering its own little menu. As the name suggests, there are comic strips covering the walls.
Cathy’s Ice Cream
*
$
Outdoor snack spot
Hot fudge sundaes are the specialty here, but there are plenty of other ice cream treats on the menu too.
Dining on Marvel Super Hero Island
Captain America Diner
**
$-$$ (by the time you add in a drink)
Specialty: American (kids menu)
Indoor Diner-style eatery
Open for lunch and dinner
Captain America Menu
With gigantic superheroes looking over your shoulder, you know our safe from harms way here. The menu is pretty much what you would expect from a diner, with burgers, chicken, salads, and sandwiches. There is plenty of indoor seating with a small outdoor area as well.
Chill Ice Cream
Outdoor Walk Up Snack Spot
$
Floats, cones, and sundaes as well as a variety of cold drinks can be found on the menu here.
Cotton Candy
Outdoor Walk Up Snack Spot
$
You’ll find churros, soft pretzels and of course cotton candy on the menu along with a selection of cold drinks.
Café 4
*
$-$$
Specialty: Variety (kids menu)
Indoor Counter Service
Café 4 Menu
Italian favorites such as pizza and pasta, as well as salads and subs are all served here. It’s a rather popular spot as it is so close to the Hulk however there is plenty of seating both indoors as well as out. Just next door (through the hole in the wall- put there intentionally of course) is an arcade full of games, just be prepared to pay a bit extra to play.
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