Universal Studios Hollywood Dining Guide

Universal Studios Hollywood punches above its weight on the food front, especially for a single-park resort. The Wizarding World delivers on the Butterbeer hype, Super Nintendo World's Toadstool Cafe is one of the most themed dining experiences in any park, and Springfield does exactly what you'd expect from a Simpsons-themed food court. CityWalk adds even more range right outside the gates. Here's what's worth eating in every area of the park.

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Picks
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Must-Try
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Hidden Gems
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Areas

Universal Studios Hollywood

16 picks across 9 areas

Minion Land1 pick

Minion Cafe Banana Pudding

Minion Cafe

$$Quick Service

The largest restaurant at Universal Hollywood, with a playful Minions theme. The menu has Brazilian-inspired dishes, burgers, and desserts. The banana pudding (naturally) is the dessert highlight, and the Churrasco Steak is the best entree.

Upper Lot2 picks

Studio Tour Crepes

Crepe Company

$Walk-Up

Sweet and savory crepes made to order near the Studio Tour entrance. The Nutella banana crepe is the sweet pick, and the ham and cheese is the savory standout. Light, quick, and good for a late breakfast or afternoon snack.

Fan Fest Nights Specials

Various locations (event nights)

$Walk-Up
Fan Fest Nights - Select evenings year-round

Exclusive themed food tied to rotating IPs - past standouts include the Thousand Sunny Doughnut and Ten Shadows Churro. Each event night has its own menu with creative limited-edition items.

Lower Lot1 pick

Jurassic Cafe Burgers

Jurassic Cafe

$$Quick Service

Burgers, chicken sandwiches, and salads near the Jurassic World ride. The burgers are solid and the portions are generous. Air-conditioned interior with dinosaur theming.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter4 picks

Butterbeer (Frozen)

Three Broomsticks / Hog's Head Pub / carts

$Walk-Up

The signature Wizarding World beverage - a sweet butterscotch and shortbread cream soda with a frothy topping. The frozen version is the most popular. Available in regular, frozen, and hot (seasonal) varieties.

Hogwarts Meat Pie

Magic Neep Cart

$Walk-Up

A flaky pastry filled with seasoned beef, potatoes, peas, onions, and carrots. Multiple reviewers call it the single best quick-service food item in the entire park. Hearty, savory, and perfectly portable.

Three Broomsticks Fish and Chips

Three Broomsticks

$$Quick Service

Crispy beer-battered fish with thick-cut chips in a full English pub-style setting. The batter is light, the fish is properly cooked, and the Roast Chicken Platter is equally reliable.

Pumpkin Juice

Three Broomsticks / Honeydukes

$Walk-Up

A spiced apple-pumpkin drink that tastes nothing like pumpkin pie - it's lighter and more refreshing than you'd expect. Served cold from the bottle or on tap at Three Broomsticks.

Rides in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Springfield, U.S.A.3 picks

Krusty Burger

Krusty Burger

$$Quick Service

Theme park burgers are usually an afterthought, but the Clogger Burger here is a legitimately good double cheeseburger. The Sideshow Bob Foot Long and Chicken & Waffle Sandwich are solid alternatives.

Big Pink Donut

Lard Lad Donuts

$Walk-Up

An enormous pink-glazed donut the size of about four regular ones, straight out of The Simpsons. The glaze is vanilla-flavored, not strawberry. Equal parts snack and photo op.

Flaming Moe

Moe's Tavern

$Walk-Up

A non-alcoholic citrus soda with a dry-ice smoke effect that makes it look like a boiling cauldron. It's a spectacle drink - all about the presentation.

Rides in Springfield, U.S.A.

Super Nintendo World2 picks

Toadstool Cafe Dining

Toadstool Cafe

$$Sit-Down

A fully themed Mario-universe restaurant with dishes designed to look like game elements. The Piranha Plant Caprese, Fire Flower Spaghetti, and Question Block Tiramisu are highlights. The theming is extraordinary.

Super Star Lemon Squash

Toadstool Cafe / SNW drink carts

$Walk-Up

A honey lemon soda with tropical boba pearls topped with mango-flavored Super Stars. Refreshing, not too sweet, and distinctly Nintendo in presentation.

Jurassic World1 pick

Isla Nu-Bar Drinks

Isla Nu-Bar

$Walk-Up

Tropical cocktails and mocktails in a Jurassic World-themed outdoor bar. The non-alcoholic options are solid - try the frozen blue lemonade. A good spot to decompress after the ride.

Rides in Jurassic World

Production Plaza1 pick

Classic Monsters Cafe

Classic Monsters Cafe

$$Quick Service

Rotisserie chicken, ribs, pizza, and pasta served in a dining room decorated with props from the classic Universal monster films. Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolfman all make appearances in the decor. One of the bigger indoor dining options at USH.

Rides in Production Plaza

Transformers Metrobase1 pick

Cybertron Burger

Transformers Supply Vault

$$Quick Service

Burgers, hot dogs, and chicken tenders in a Transformers-themed grab-and-go spot. The portions are generous and it's a quick fuel stop near the Transformers ride. Nothing fancy, but reliable.

Rides in Transformers Metrobase