A Comprehensive Guide to Universal CityWalk Hollywood Restaurants

Universal CityWalk Hollywood is more than just a gateway to Universal Studios; it's a destination in itself. With a wide array of dining options, from quick bites to immersive, themed restaurants, it can be overwhelming to choose where to eat. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the restaurants at Universal CityWalk Hollywood, ensuring you make the most of your visit.

Introduction to Universal CityWalk Hollywood

Universal CityWalk Hollywood is an entertainment district located right next to Universal Studios Hollywood. Here, you can catch a movie near a working production studio, shop for movie memorabilia, and enjoy themed dining experiences. With so much to offer, it’s essential to have a guide to navigate the culinary landscape.

Food and Beverage Carts

For those looking for a quick snack or beverage, CityWalk offers several convenient carts:

Auntie Anne’s: This kiosk offers its iconic pretzel-and-lemonade menu. Auntie Anne’s brings its iconic pretzel-and-lemonade menu to CityWalk.
Cinnabon: Previously a quick-service restaurant, Cinnabon now offers its delicious cinnamon creations from a convenient cart. This fan-favorite spot now offers its delicious cinnamon creations to a convenient new cart-making it easier than ever to grab a sweet treat on the go!
Coke Icon: This Coke bottle-shaped kiosk in the middle of CityWalk is perfect for quick bites and Coca-Cola beverages. This Coke bottle-shaped kiosk right in the middle of CityWalk is good for quick bites and, of course, Coca-Cola-powered sips.
Dippin’ Dots: Enjoy the famous spherical ice cream in various flavors at this location. The famous spherical ice cream comes in all its most-loved flavors at this Universal location.
Dockside Kiosk: A beverage stand with spectacular views, perfect for winding down after a day of adventure. A beverage stand with spectacular views, there are far worse ways to wind down your day of adventure than at Dockside.
Riverfront Kiosk: Offering different drink selections and appetizers from Dockside and Shoreline. Offering different drink selections - plus, even, appetizers! - from Dockside and Shoreline, Riverfront is the newest CityWalk kiosk.
Shoreline Kiosk: Similar to Dockside, offering beverages with beautiful visual backdrops. More or less the same as its waterfront-venue counterpart, Dockside, Shoreline offers more of the same - including those beautiful visual backdrops.

Quick-Service Restaurants

If you’re looking for a fast and casual meal, CityWalk has several quick-service options:

Bread Box Handcrafted Sandwiches: Located between the first and second levels of CityWalk, serving gourmet sandwiches for the whole family. Bread Box is located on the landing between the first and second levels of CityWalk and serves up gourmet sandwiches great for the whole family.
Burger King Whopper Bar: This CityWalk BK offers a unique menu of bold burgers with a loaded bar of condiments and toppings. The CityWalk BK slings a unique menu of bold burgers, complete with a loaded bar of condiments and toppings.
Cold Stone Creamery: Offering a variety of sinfully sweet ice cream creations. The CityWalk Cold Stone has all the sinfully sweet ice cream mash-ups that you know and love.
Hot Dog Hall of Fame: Praised for the quality and authenticity of its classic hot-dog selection. A surprise home-run for CityWalk, Hot Dog Hall of Fame has been praised for the quality and authenticity of its classic hot-dog selection.
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: Known for its self-serve froyo and a gigantic bar of toppings. Known for its self-serve froyo and gigantic bar of toppings, this weigh-by-the-ounce dessert spot is a fun stop for kids and adults alike. With over 100 rotating frozen yogurt flavors and 50 rotating toppings, there are seemingly infinite permutations of desserts at Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt.
Moe’s Southwest Grill: Quick, easy, and delicious options like burritos and quesadillas. Quick, easy, and delicious, Moe’s is a great option for families on the fly. The location serves up burritos, quesadillas, and more.
Panda Express: A fast-food Asian eatery with familiar dishes in a cafeteria-style setting. The fast-food Asian eatery features an assortment of familiar dishes in a cafeteria-style setting. The Panda Express menu includes all your favorite Chinese-American dishes, from Orange Chicken to Broccoli Beef to Veggie Spring Rolls.
Pink’s Famous Hot Dogs: Serving up the same snappy sausages that make Pink’s iconic. If “taste an iconic LA food” is on your weekend bucket list, look no further than Pink’s Famous Hot Dogs. The legendary Fairfax District hot dog stand has been in business for over 80 years, and its Universal CityWalk Hollywood outpost serves up the same snappy sausages that make Pink’s iconic.
Raising Cane’s: Serves nothing but fresh, made to order chicken tenders. You may be wondering what’s so good about a restaurant that only sells chicken fingers? My answer: everything! Raising Cane’s serves nothing but fresh, made to order chicken tenders. Try it alongside their signature crinkle-cut fries, Texas Toast and Cane’s Sauce.
Red Oven Pizza Bakery: Choose from menu selections or create your own individual pizza with a delicious array of toppings. Choose from menu selections or create your own individual pizza with a delicious array of toppings.
Slice House by Tony Gemignani: At Slice House by Tony Gemignani, they know that making pizzas is more than just combining dough, sauce and cheese: it’s an artform. Meet your new favorite pizza place.
Starbucks Coffee: A large presence towards the entrance of CityWalk, offering the usual menu of java and treats. The worldwide coffee chain has a pretty big presence towards the entrance of CityWalk. Expect the usual menu of java and other treats. Whether you’re just starting off a day in the theme park or need an afternoon pick-me-up before hitting the cinema, the Starbucks Coffee at CityWalk sure can be a lifesaver.
Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar: Serves up Hawaiian poke bowls and boba teas. One of Universal CityWalk Hollywood’s newest establishments, Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar serves up Hawaiian poke bowls and boba teas.
Voodoo Doughnut: Offering tons of deliciously flavored doughnuts. This Portland-bred doughnut dream needs no introduction - just expect tons of deliciously (and interestingly) flavored doughnuts. At Voodoo Doughnut, choose from dozens of off-the-wall doughnut flavors, like the Bacon Maple Bar, the Voodoo Double Bubble, the PB&J, and many more, including a lengthy vegan doughnut menu.
Wetzel’s Pretzels: Take a bite out of the Universal Studios Hollywood experience right on CityWalk at Wetzel’s Pretzels. Nothing quite says “theme park” like a soft pretzel, right?

Full-Service Restaurants

For a more relaxed dining experience, CityWalk boasts several full-service restaurants with diverse cuisines:

Antojitos Cocina Mexicana: Known for its tableside guac, live music, and colorful building, serving up Mexican fare with flair. Known for its tableside guac, live music, and colorful building, Antojitos serves up Mexican fare with flair. Southern California isn’t lacking in excellent Mexican fare, and neither is Universal CityWalk Hollywood. Antojitos Cocina Mexicana serves up all the classics of this beloved cuisine: tacos, enchiladas, burritos, nachos and so much more.
Bigfire: Known for its tableside s’mores and a menu of bold, artisan flavors. One of CityWalk’s newer restaurants, Bigfire is known for its tableside s’mores and a menu of bold, artisan flavors.
Bob Marley - A Tribute to Freedom: Decorated to match Bob Marley’s Jamaican home, serving reggae vibes and an excellent menu. This bar is decorated to match the appearance of Bob Marley’s Jamaican home while serving major reggae vibes and an excellent menu.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: Captures the charm and American spirit of “Forrest Gump,” featuring down-home décor and memorabilia from the movie. At our core, we are a seafood restaurant committed to providing a casual environment where everyone can enjoy a great meal and have some fun too. Food is the hero at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., we serve food that makes our employees proud and will make you want to return. The “Forrest Gump” inspired restaurant has an outpost at Universal CityWalk Hollywood. You’ll find a dancing shrimp outside of Bubba Gump; inside, you’ll find a delicious seafood menu and fun, kitschy decor. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. captures the charm and American spirit that made “Forrest Gump” a smash hit, featuring down-home décor reminiscent of the movie’s setting in Alabama. Now branded as an American icon, the restaurant showcases memorabilia and still-photos from the movie, along with reproductions of script pages, storyboards and even some costumes. At our core, we are a seafood restaurant committed to providing a casual environment where everyone can enjoy a great meal and have some fun too. Food is the hero at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., we serve food that makes our employees proud and will make you want to return. Our menu features shrimp, of course. And once you've had one of our margaritas hand-shaken at your table, you're sure to be a fan. Conveniently located inside Universal Studios CityWalk, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is family-friendly and open to walk-ins. Stop by for great food, fast service and a good time while on vacation.
Buca di Beppo: The Italian-American eatery has an expansive menu designed to be eaten family-style. Are you dining with the kind of crowd that likes to eat off each others’ plates? Look no further than Buca di Beppo. The Italian-American eatery has an expansive menu designed to be eaten family-style.
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar: Combines sushi and burgers with impressive dishes throughout its interesting menu. Who would’ve thought that sushi and burgers go together so well? Cowfish does it right with impressive dishes throughout its interesting menu.
Hard Rock Cafe Orlando: The world’s largest Hard Rock restaurant, offering American entrees. American entrees are to be had at the world’s largest Hard Rock restaurant.
Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville: Join Jimmy’s island state of mind with signature margaritas and a full food menu of tropical flavor. Join Jimmy’s island state of mind with signature margaritas and a full food menu of tropical flavor. The vibes? Tropical. The drinks? Blended. The music? Jimmy Buffett, of course! It’s always 5 o’clock at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. The eatery is synonymous with taking a load off. The tasty menu is reminiscent of hot summer beach barbecues, with items including Island Kabobs, Crispy Coconut Shrimp, the Bikini Wrap, and barbecue items, including the infamous Cheeseburger in Paradise. And, because of course there’s a robust margarita menu, order a Margarita Flight to taste a few at once.
NBC Sports Grill & Brew: A gigantic establishment with high-definition TVs, rotating draft beers, and a menu full of dippable appetizers. This gigantic, heavily television-adorned establishment has a vast food and drink roster that makes it one of our top recommendations for big groups. If you’re trying to catch the game, you can bet it’s on here. NBC Sports Grill & Brew has everything you want from a good sports bar: high-definition TVs, 20 rotating draft beers on tap (for the 21-and-up crowd only), and a menu full of dippable appetizers. With wings, jalapeño poppers, gigantic soft pretzels, chili, and a whole slate of burgers, this spot is shareable comfort food heaven.
Pat O’Brien’s: A recreation of a New Orleans gem featuring dueling pianos, Bourbon Street-style cocktails, and hearty fare. This recreation of a New Orleans gem features dueling pianos, Bourbon Street-style cocktails, and hearty fare.
The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen: Known for its steampunk aesthetics and massive milkshakes, with a unique food menu. The steampunk aesthetics and massive milkshakes will bring you in, but Toothsome’s assortment of unique food flavors will keep you coming back. Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, Universal CityWalk Hollywood is here to satisfy your dream of eating chocolate for dinner. Well, sort of. And then there’s the dessert foundry. Toothsome has an amazing menu of decadent milkshakes, which come in flavors including Red Velvet, Cookie Jar, Confetti, and much more. They’re topped with whole treats unto themselves; you definitely can’t skip out on a Toothsome dessert.
VIVO Italian Kitchen: Offers Italian-American favorites like pizzas, panini, and pastas, with a sleek interior and an extensive wine list. Italian lovers, look no further than VIVO - this chic restaurant has pastas, pizzas, and tons of entrees that will satisfy all your cravings. Nothing hits the spot like handmade Italian cooking. The menu at VIVO Italian Kitchen is brimming with Italian-American favorites, including a host of pizzas, panini, and pastas. With a sleek interior, an extensive wine list and an enticing lineup of craft cocktails, VIVO makes for a great date spot. Oh, and also: tiramisu.

Drinks and Lounges

For those looking to unwind with a drink, CityWalk offers several lounges and bars:

Fat Tuesday: Offers strong, fruity, frozen cocktails. With a walk-up location on the second floor of CityWalk and a kiosk on the water, Fat Tuesday is your best bet for strong, fruity, frozen cocktails.
Lone Palm Airport: Sip on margaritas and enjoy appetizers alongside a seaplane from Jimmy Buffet’s personal fleet. Sit alongside a seaplane from Jimmy Buffet’s personal fleet while sipping on margs and enjoying appetizers.
Red Coconut Club: A two-story club with a tiki-chic, intimate atmosphere perfect for dinner and drinks. This two-story club has a tiki-chic, intimate atmosphere perfect for dinner and drinks.

CityFood

Located on the second story of Universal CityWalk Hollywood, CityFood is a selection of quick-service restaurants for those on-the-go. Guests can access CityFoods from the escalators opposite the Universal Cinema, or directly from the second floor of Jurassic Parking. Want chicken? Want pizza? Want both? Want ‘em now? That’s why the gods invented the KFC/Pizza Hut.

Other Notable Spots

Candy Smith: If you’d like to take a taste of Toothsome home with you, pop over to Candy Smith, just to your right upon entering the main door.
CityWalk Pop: For the popcorn bucket collector in all of us, CityWalk Pop is your go-to destination. Not only can you purchase popcorn buckets and collectible souvenir sipper cups, but you can also buy popcorn to your heart’s content.

Shopping at Universal CityWalk Hollywood

Besides dining, Universal CityWalk Hollywood offers a variety of shopping experiences:

Universal Studio Store: An emporium of all things Universal Studios Hollywood, from dinosaur gear to wizarding robes. Whether you’re heading into the theme park, leaving the theme park, or just visiting CityWalk, no visit is complete without a stop in the Universal Studio Store. This is an emporium of all things Universal Studios Hollywood: from dinosaur gear to wizarding robes to iconic monster tees, you can find all kinds of apparel, toys and souvenirs at this massive shop. Merchandise rotates in and out of stock, so never miss a chance to swing in and see what’s new.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD STORE: Features apparel, plushies, toys, and bags inspired by SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. The newest land in Universal Studios Hollywood is so epic, it has its own store at Universal CityWalk Hollywood. The SUPER NINTENDO WORLD STORE on CityWalk features all kinds of apparel, plushies, toys, bags, and more, all inspired by SUPER NINTENDO WORLD and the Mushroom Kingdom.
Universal Kids Store: Carries toys, plushies, souvenirs, and clothes based on Universal Studios Hollywood’s kid-centric properties. This family-friendly shop carries toys, plushies, souvenirs and clothes based on Universal Studios Hollywood’s kid-centric properties. Here, you’ll find “Minions,” “The Secret Life of Pets” and “Trolls” gear - and even not-so-scary dinosaurs and sharks, too.
Take 2: Snag any last chance clearance items that you thought were probably gone forever. I love a good bargain and at Take 2, you’re able to get Universal Studios Hollywood merchandise at a steal.
Universal Bazar: Features the fan- and fashion-forward apparel line, UNIVERS. Want a hip new look while repping your favorite fandoms? Look no further than Universal Bazar, which features the fan- and fashion-forward, apparel line, UNIVERS.
LINE FRIENDS SQUARE: Sells cute plushies, toys, apparel and accessories for K-pop lovers and theme park enthusiasts alike. LINE FRIENDS SQUARE sells cute plushies, toys, apparel and accessories for K-pop lovers and theme park enthusiasts alike.
NBA Store: The only official NBA Store on the West Coast, offering NBA and WNBA merch and apparel. The only official NBA Store on the West Coast is here on CityWalk! Find all kinds of NBA and WNBA merch and apparel, from authentic NBA jerseys to autographed memorabilia.
Celebrity Authentics: Situated directly across from the Universal Cinema, this shop has a vast selection of posters, photos, toys, and props signed by beloved actors. Ever wish you could take your trip to Hollywood home with you? Thanks to Celebrity Authentics, you can. Situated directly across from the Universal Cinema, this shop has a vast selection of posters, photos, toys, and props signed by beloved actors - no joke.
Things From Another World: Your one-stop-shop for everything comic book. This shop has a range of comic books, including classic collections, art books and new releases, as well as action figures, statues, apparel, and more collectables. Your one-stop-shop for everything comic book. This shop has a range of comic books, including classic collections, art books and new releases, as well as action figures, statues, apparel, and more collectables.
Billabong: Dedicated to California pastimes like surfing, skating, and snowboarding. You know what’s awesome about Southern California? You can surf, skate, and snowboard all in the same day. Billabong is dedicated to these much-beloved California pastimes.
Hot Topic: For those who love to wear pop culture on their sleeve. Some people love pop culture so much, they just have to wear it on their sleeve. And that’s who Hot Topic is for.
Lids: Get your favorite squad’s hat at Lids, then pop over to Locker Room by Lids for the rest of the getup. If you want to sport your favorite team’s logo, Lids is the shop for you. Get your favorite squad’s hat at Lids, then pop over to Locker Room by Lids for the rest of the getup.
Karma and Luck: With an array of jewelry, gemstones, crystals and more spiritually-minded decor, Karma and Luck is unlike any other shop on CityWalk. With an array of jewelry, gemstones, crystals and more spiritually-minded decor, Karma and Luck is unlike any other shop on CityWalk.
Soap Corner: The pastry-shaped soaps at this store look delicious enough to eat - but don’t be fooled! The pastry-shaped soaps at this store look delicious enough to eat - but don’t be fooled!
Sephora: Find all of your makeup, skincare, haircare and fragrance needs under one roof at Sephora. Find all of your makeup, skincare, haircare and fragrance needs under one roof at Sephora.
Shoe Palace: Sneakerheads, look no further than this footwear outlet. Sneakerheads, look no further than this footwear outlet.
Sunsations: Protect your eyes and stay stylish all at once at Sunsations. It’s seemingly always sunny in SoCal - protect your eyes and stay stylish all at once at Sunsations.
Sock Drawer: This quirky boutique has nearly every funky-patterned sock you can imagine. This quirky boutique has nearly every funky-patterned sock you can imagine.
Vans: This California-based clothing brand sells surf, skate, and streetwear for folks of all ages. This California-based clothing brand sells surf, skate, and streetwear for folks of all ages.

Entertainment

In addition to dining and shopping, Universal CityWalk Hollywood offers various entertainment options:

Universal Cinema: This cineplex has 18 movie theaters, including an IMAX theater and a brand-new AMC PRIME theater with reclining seats. This cineplex has 18 movie theaters, including an IMAX theater and a brand-new AMC PRIME theater - plus (and perhaps most importantly) reclining seats that make Universal Cinema one of the coziest in Los Angeles. Before your show, grab a drink at the Director’s Lounge (if you’re 21 or older), whose playful menu is inspired by the shows and movies featured at Universal Studios Hollywood. It’s like having a taste of theme park magic in a glass.
5 Towers Stage: A state-of-the-art, open-air concert venue with over 5,000 LED lights. Situated right outside Universal Cinema, 5 Towers Stage is a state-of-the-art, open air concert venue with over 5,000 LED lights.
Escapology: Choose from over 10 different, highly immersive escape rooms. So, you have a knack for cracking clues and solving puzzles? At Escapology, you can choose from over 10 different, highly immersive escape rooms. Your mission? Try to find a way out before your hour’s up. Grab your friends and family and put on your thinking hats.

Parking

Universal CityWalk Hollywood makes parking easy and affordable:

$5 Cinema Parking: General Parking costs just five bucks if you’re catching a flick. If you’re catching a flick, General Parking costs just five bucks. We recommend purchasing your movie ticket and parking ahead online or through the AMC Theatres app. That way, you’ll get a barcode you can show at the gate on your way into the garage.
$10 Valet for Full-Service Restaurants: Valet parking starts at just ten bucks with validation if you come to CityWalk for a sit-down dinner. If you come to CityWalk for a sit-down dinner, you can park like a VIP starting for just ten bucks (with validation).

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