We go to Universal Orlando for the food. There. We said it. We go EVERYWHERE for the food, and we’re happy to admit that.

Sure, Epic Universe is a lot of fun with its rides and entertainment, and we had a blast at Halloween Horror Nights, but mostly, we’re here for the food. Well, I guess we need to make a beeline over to Universal Orlando ASAP because the resort just announced a TON of new food and drinks for Universal Studios, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk — and it all sounds INCREDIBLE.

Okay, so this is a LONG list of new food and drinks at Universal Orlando, so let’s just jump right on in (and yes, we’re already making our food list for our next visit):

Universal Studios Florida

Finnegan’s Bar & Grill

• Beer Battered Onion Rings — thick, hand-cut onions are dipped in house-made beer batter and fried to a crisp with an Irish stout aioli
• Reilly’s Chicken Wings — wings coated in a smooth, sweet and savory whiskey glaze served with a side of celery sticks and ranch
• Red Dragon Bacon Cheeseburger — a half-pound all-beef burger, red dragon cheddar cheese, bacon, red onions, and roasted garlic aioli between a four-leaf-clover-branded bun and topped off with a fried pickle, served with lettuce, tomato, and classic pub chips

Lombard’s Seafood Grille

• Tuna Crudo — ceviche-style leche de tigre ( a spicy citrus-based emulsion) as well as cured tuna, avocado, onion, giant corn, cilantro, nori, and rice paper
• Miso Glazed Sea Bass — with a mix of sesame, baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, and snow peas in a hearty miso glaze
• Salmon Beurre Blanc — fresh salmon, arugula, parsnips, bacon, and piquillo peppers cooked in citrus beurre blanc and parsley oil

LISTEN CAREFULLY, PEOPLE! We have a Cap’n Crunch Shake on the menu. Why are we so excited about this? Prepare for a deep cut. There’s a Cold Brew Black Caf drink in Disneyland that comes with Cocoa Puffs, and it’s one of the BEST drinks in Disneyland. Seriously. Cereal + drink = YUM, so we have high hopes for the new shake at Universal.

Richter’s Burger Co.

• Aftershock Burger — fresh angus beef patty smothered in jalapeño bacon jam and topped with fried onion straws, pepperjack and American cheeses, lettuce, and barbecue sauce
• Tremor Crispy Chicken Sandwich — fried chicken breast dusted in Flamin’ Hot® Cheetos® breading and topped with pepperjack cheese, ranch, lettuce, and pickles
• Cap’n Crunch Shake — a blend of Cap’n Crunch with Crunch Berries milk and topped with even more cereal

Universal Islands of Adventure

Confisco Grille

• Grilled Angus Beef Churrasco Steak — charred skirt steak is dressed in jalapeño bacon and sweet corn relish, tomato, cilantro rice, and fresh chimichurri sauce
• Summer Avocado Hummus — topped with spiced Fresno chili sauce, crisp garbanzo, and crunchy pita chips with a sprinkle of everything seasoning on top
• Curry Dosa — coconut jalapeño ginger puree and tomato cilantro chutney with a potato and serrano chili pepper filling
• Herb Roasted Corvina Fillet — pan-roasted fillet with a chimichurri marinade and Parmesan served over spinach orzo salad, baby heirloom tomatoes, and a tangy butter lemon sauce
• Flan Brûlée — cream cheese flan, sugar brûlée, whipped topping, and warm cinnamon sugar churros
• Tres Leches Bread Pudding — tres leches bread pudding dressed in caramel sauce and topped with salted caramel ice cream and croissant crumble

Mythos Restaurant

• Watermelon Salad — a medley of arugula, spinach, watermelon, feta, tomatoes, tossed with pumpkin seeds, spiced garbanzo beans, and cucumbers, drizzled in a strawberry-lemon vinaigrette
• Spinach Garlic Ravioli — a fresh sauté of tomatoes, spinach, and piquillo peppers with an in-house pesto base made with lemon, olive oil, and a robust flavor of herbs, topped with a light burrata
• Catch of the Season — chef’s daily selection of fresh fish, roasted potatoes, sweet corn, baby spinach, charred tomato, and fennel cream with crispy fingerlings chips and lemon oil garnish
• Sea Scallop & Sweet Corn Risotto — sweet corn purée, jalapeño bacon crumb spicy ajvar (Serbian red pepper relish), fresh corn, and grana padano cheese

Universal CityWalk

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen

• Provence Totchos — crispy tater tots topped with truffled Brie fondue, Calabrian chili honey, fresh crumbled bacon, green onions, and a rim of roasted garlic aioli
• Burger Au Poivre — a peppercorn-spiced burger patty, gruyère cheese, caramelized onions, arugula, chocolate brandy peppercorn sauce, and roasted garlic aioli, topped with potato sticks and served on a pretzel bun
• Cocoa Coq Au Vin — airline chicken breast in a red wine chocolate demi and served with gruyère mashed potatoes, baby carrots, and grilled cipollini onions

Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food

• Aguachile Verde — chilled shrimp flavors poached in a simmering sauce made with fresh lime juice, chiles, cilantro, cucumbers, red onions, red radishes, and avocado, served with a side of crispy blue corn tostadas
• Camarones a la Diabla — grilled shrimp dressed up in a chipotle tomato sauce topped with roasted corn summer slaw, lime crema, sliced avocado, micro cilantro, and house rice
• Pollo a la Poblana — grilled airline chicken is cooked in a creamy poblano sauce and served with roasted fingerling potatoes, roasted vegetables, and flour tortillas
• Abuela’s Cheesecake — creamy cheesecake on a sweet mazapán (compacted peanut and powdered sugar Mexican candy) crumble, and is made with Mexican chocolate, goat milk cajeta, and fresh berries with a mint garnish

VIVO Italian Kitchen

• Halibut — fresh white fish is served over a roasted corn hash made with broccolini and red and yellow peppers, topped with roasted tomatoes on the vine with a Cape Verde sauce
• Pork Tenderloin — seared and sous vide tenderloin served on top of a corn risotto topped with a tarragon beurre blanc blended with a little romesco (spicy red pepper sauce), and served with a side of rainbow cauliflower roasted in an herb oil
• Semi Freddo — strawberry ice cream on a lady finger crust topped with a warm mixed berry compote made with fresh blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, garnished with dried strawberries and pistachios

Bigfire

• Bone-In Short Rib — slathered in Carolina barbecue sauce, this tender dish comes with grilled corn on the cob, vine tomatoes, cooling onions, and warm spicy maple-glazed jalapeño cornbread
• Grilled Barbecue Pork Chop — a smoked honey carrot puree, green bean almondine, blistered vine tomatoes, caramelized onions, and a rich black cherry glaze
• Hot Honey Salmon — a smoked cauliflower puree, heirloom carrots, blistered vine tomatoes, and a fresh herb salad
• Wood Fire Grilled Scallops — served over popcorn risotto and corn relish and topped with a marcona almond gremolata
• Corn Bisque — corn relish, popcorn, and chive
• Seasonal Stone Fruit Salad — fresh stone fruit paired with a medley of heirloom tomatoes, red watercress, frisée, goat cheese, and candied pistachios while drizzled in champagne vinaigrette

Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

• Bacon-Donut Fusion — melted cheddar cheese on a savory beef patty topped with jalapeño, lime slaw, candied bacon, and sweet and spicy mayo between two sugary donut buns
• Midnight Munchies — milkshake with a blend of vanilla ice cream, cocoa-hazelnut spread, chopped peanut-nougat-caramel milk chocolate bars and candy pieces, potato sticks, vanilla whipped cream, caramel topping, and chocolate popping candy
• Cheesecake Lumpia Rolls — crispy wontons stuffed with vanilla cheesecake filling and fortune cookie crumbs. Dip them in white chocolate ube sauce or strawberry sauce

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville

• Hemisphere Wings — choice of bone-in or boneless chicken wings that you can slather in tangy garlic buffalo sauce or spicy mango jerk sauce
• Cuban Meatloaf Sandwich — chorizo and beef meatloaf, Swiss cheese, and pickles with yellow mustard spread on fresh Cuban bread
• Bacon Jam-boree Burger — two caramelized patties topped with American cheese, house-made bacon jam, sliced jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and lava lava sauce between two soft brioche buns
• Peel & Eat Shrimp — with a side of Key lime cocktail and lava lava sauces for dipping

NBC Sports Grill & Brew

• Touchdown Tuna Nachos — spicy textured wonton chips and sweet sushi-grade tuna with creamy sriracha aioli, balanced out with earthy notes of micro cilantro, sliced radish, and serrano, garnished with furikake and a squeeze of fresh lime
• Philly Cheese Steak Spring Rolls — shaved beef steak, flash-fried light spring roll skin, and cherry pepper aioli.
• “DA” B.L.T. — NBC’s signature house-smoked brisket, this sandwich is stacked with sweet and spicy billion-dollar bacon, cowboy candy spread, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and dressed in harissa barbecue sauce, all between two toasted pretzel buns

We told you a lot of new food and drinks were just added, so you now have PLENTY of reasons to visit Universal Orlando as soon as you can.

Stay tuned to DFB for more.

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What’s your favorite food and drink in Universal Orlando? Let us know in the comments!