Best Islands of Adventure Restaurants

Best Islands of Adventure Restaurants

Best Islands of Adventure Restaurants

This article is your complete guide to the best places to eat at Islands of Adventure! And as you will see, Islands of Adventure has some of the best food in Universal Orlando, including Thunder Falls Terrace for a quick service meal and Mythos for a sit down!

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Best Places to Eat in Islands of Adventure

We happen to be at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, a lot, like Annual Passholder a lot, and the restaurants that we recommend to our clients the most are the Three Broomsticks, Thunder Falls Terrace, and Mythos. As you’ll see below one of the things that we love about Islands of Adventure is the variety of dining options that this park has to offer. We almost always recommend the Three Broomsticks for families visiting specifically for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Thunder Falls as a great quick service option, and Mythos as the perfect sit-down meal. Of course, we can’t forget about all of the other great restaurants on our list, including some healthy and gluten-free options, which we will break down next!

What are the best restaurants in Islands of Adventure ranked?

• Burger Digs – 3/5 Stars
• Comic Strip Cafe – 3/5 Stars
• Doc Sugrues Desert Kebab House – 3/5 Stars
• Fire Eaters Grill – 3.5/5 Stars
• Confisco Grille 3.5/5 Stars
• Three Broomsticks 4/5 stars
• Thunder Falls Terrace 4/5 stars
• Mythos 5/5 Stars

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#8 Burger Digs

Location: Jurassic Park

Price: $

What to Expect: This quick-service restaurant at Islands of Adventure is the perfect restaurant to grab salads, burgers, and grilled chicken sandwiches.

Type of Food: American cuisine.

Must-Try Menu Items: Bacon cheeseburger platter, casado burger platter, herbivore burger platter.

Gluten-free Options: Yes, but limited.

Tips & Tricks: This is one of the best places to eat at Islands of Adventure to use with the new mobile ordering app. We also find it to have one of the largest seating areas for a quick-service restaurant in the parks, so grabbing a table should not be a problem. Plus, guests will also enjoy the life-size dinosaur exhibit nearby.

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#7 Comic Strip Café  

Location: Islands of Adventure Toon Land

Price: $

What to Expect: This is one of the most diverse food menus on property, as guests can enjoy a mix of American, British, and Chinese cuisine.

Type of Food: American, British, and Chinese.

Must-Try Menu Items: Beef bulgogi rice bowl combo, picadillo arepa combo.

Gluten-free Options: Yes, but limited.

Tips & Tricks: Be sure to check out the Comic Strip Cafe while you still can, as it has been rumored that Universal will be re-theming Toon Land shortly. So, it might not be on the list of best Islands of Adventure restaurants for much longer.

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#6 Doc Sugrues Desert Kebab House 

Location: The Lost Continent

Price: $

What to Expect: This quick-service restaurant is perfect for guests looking to take advantage of a quick meal that is on the healthier side. The menu is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine with plenty of beef, chicken, and vegetarian kebabs.

Type of Food: Mediterranean.

Must-Try Menu Items: Beef Kebab Combo, Greek Salad Combo, Greek Yogurt.

Gluten-free Options: Yes.

Tips & Tricks: This is one of the best options for families who like to eat on the healthy side. It’s also one of the best places in Islands of Adventure to eat when trying to grab a small snack. They have some amazing hummus options, Greek yogurts, and fruit cups. However, we would say one of the cons is that there isn’t much seating around it.

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#5 Fire Eaters Grill 

Location: The Lost Continent

Price: $

What to Expect: This is another Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. However, guests can also enjoy traditional American cuisine here. These include burgers, salads, chicken fingers, and chicken sandwiches.

Type of Food: Mediterranean and American Cuisine

Must-Try Menu Items: Traditional Gyro Combo, Falafel Gyro Platter

Gluten-free Options: Yes.

Tips & Tricks: This is one of the closest and best Islands of Adventure restaurants near the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hogsmeade. So if you plan to go on some of the best Harry Potter rides but need a quick bite to eat, be sure to check out Fire Eaters Grill.

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#4 Confisco Grille

Location: Port of Entry

Price: $$

What to Expect: This is the first full-service restaurant to make the list of the best places to eat at Islands of Adventure, and for good reason. The menu reminds us of some of our favorite American restaurants with ribs, penne a la vodka, roasted chicken, and salmon.

Type of Food: American Cuisine

Must-Try Menu Items: Ahi Tuna Nachos, Trader Wings, Pad Thai, Sweet and Sour Sticky Ribs

Gluten-free Options: Yes, but limited.

Tips & Tricks: This restaurant is located very close to the park entrance and is right in the middle of the action. It’s an excellent choice for guests planning to tackle one side of the parks at a time and need a great lunch spot inside of Islands of Adventure. It also a hidden side bar which is a great option for adults visiting Universal Orlando who would prefer a real cocktail while they walk around the parks.

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#3 Three Broomsticks 

Location: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hogsmeade

Price: $

What to Expect: Expect amazing views of Hogwarts Castle from the outdoor seating area. This Harry Potter-inspired restaurant serves classic British food and décor.

Type of Food: British Cuisine.

Must-Try Menu Items: The Great Feast (can feed a family of four), fish and chips, spareribs platter.

Gluten-free Options: Yes, but limited.

Tips & Tricks: It’s essential to remember that both Wizarding World of Harry Potter restaurants are quick service locations. However, although you don’t need a reservation to dine here, we strongly recommend you try to visit during off-peak hours of the day as they can be very crowded compared to some of the other best Islands of Adventure restaurants on this list.

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#2 Thunder Falls Terrace 

Location: Jurassic Park

Price: $

What to Expect: This is another great quick-service restaurant serving up high-end American cuisine such as BBQ ribs, rice bowls, salads, and rotisserie chicken.

Type of Food: American Cuisine.

Must-Try Menu Items: Chicken and Ribs Combo, Rice Bowl, Rotisserie Chicken Salad.

Gluten-free Options: Yes.

Tips & Tricks: We love the different combo options, including the rotisserie chicken. This is one of the best quick-service restaurants in Islands of Adventure, and it’s also part of the mobile ordering options in the parks. Guests will also always find plenty of seating at this location.

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#1 Mythos 

Location: The Lost Continent

Price: $$

What to Expect: The best theme park dining experience in the world! We’re not joking, as Mythos is not only the best restaurant in Islands of Adventure but is continuously ranked one of the best theme park dining experiences in the world.

Type of Food: Mediterranean Cuisine.

Must-Try Menu Items: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Mediterranean Grilled Octopus, Scallop and Summer Truffle Risotto, Gnocchi Bolognese.

Gluten-free Options: Yes. 

Tips & Tricks: It might come as no surprise that we have Mythos number one on this list as it has been named the best theme park restaurant over 10 times over the year. This is one of the rare restaurants on the list of best places to eat at Islands of Adventure, which will require a dining reservation, and we always recommend making it as far in advance as possible!

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The Best Places to Eat Each Meal

What is the Best Breakfast at Islands of Adventure?

Next, we’ll break down another prevalent question that we receive, and that is, where is the best breakfast at Islands of Adventure? From our experience, the most popular tends to be Starbucks, which is directly to the left once you exit Port of Call. However, the best restaurant at Islands of Adventure for breakfast is Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade Village. One of the main reasons we love this restaurant is that it gives guests the ability to try the traditional English breakfast or the classic American breakfast along with a famous Harry Potter pumpkin juice.

We would also say that, in our opinion, one of our favorite things about eating your Islands of Adventure breakfast at the three broomsticks is the theme of this restaurant. It allows guests to feel like they are stepping foot right inside of one of the Harry Potter books and the movies. For the ultimate experience, be sure to check out the Harry Potter vacation package, which will include meal vouchers to enjoy breakfast at the three broomsticks as well!

What is the Best Lunch at Islands of Adventure? 

As we continue to make our way through all of the best foods at Islands Adventure, we’ll answer the question, what is the best lunch spot at Islands of Adventure? And we believe the best place to have lunch at Islands of Adventure is Thunder Falls Terrace. As discussed above, not only does it have some of the best food at Islands of Adventure, but we also love the location for lunch. The main reason is that Thunder Falls Terrace is located within the Jurassic Park section of Islands of Adventure,  right in the middle of the park. For this reason, we feel like it works perfectly for families who are looking for a great place to eat lunch, no matter if you start from the right side of the park or the left side. We also love the new mobile ordering system that they have set up for every table, which allows guests to easily pick out and order what they would like. One important tip that we suggest for anyone who plans to eat at this quick service restaurant is to download the Universal Orlando App and set up a payment method before you arrive to save time.

What is the Best Dinner at Islands of Adventure? 

We typically love to end our night with the best restaurant at Islands of Adventure, which is Mythos. Mythos has been named the best theme park restaurant in the world and has some fantastic views of the Islands of Adventure theme park. It is also located right between Seuss Landing and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which makes it a great ending spot for guests who start from the left side of the park and plan to work their way around. It is important to note that guests who plan to take advantage of early park admission will start on the right side to take advantage of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.

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Best Restaurants at Islands of Adventure FAQ

Where to get the best snacks at Universal’s Islands Of Adventure? 

Another popular question is, where can I get the best snacks at Islands of Adventure? We love Doc Sugrues Desert Kebab house for guests looking for small plates such as Gyros and any snack shop in Hogsmeade village for sweets and treats. Our favorite snack in both Universal Orlando parks is the Butterbeer ice cream or cold Butterbeer. One great tip to remember is that the Butterbeer stands are open for early park admission, so this could also be one of the best breakfast options if you like to start your mornings off with something sweet.

Where to eat healthy in Universal’s Islands of Adventure?

Next, we’ll look at some of the healthier options at Islands of Adventure. We typically visit Thunder Falls Terrace or Doc Sugrues Desert Kebab House when looking for healthy options at Islands of Adventure Park. Some of our go-to meals at Thunder Falls Terrace will be the rotisserie chicken salad or the rice bowls. At Doc Sugrues Desert Kebab, we typically go with the Greek salad combo or the chicken kebab combo with a Greek yogurt or fruit cup on the side.

Where can I find turkey legs at Islands of Adventure?

We all know that turkey legs are an essential part of any theme park vacation! Luckily, guests can find turkey legs at three Islands of Adventure restaurants, which include Thunder Falls Terrace, The Three Broom Sticks, and G-Force Snacks. It’s also important to note that all three restaurants are located on different sides of the park, giving you the ultimate flexibility when deciding which meal to enjoy your turkey leg.

Where can you find Butterbeer at Islands of Adventure?

Our favorite spot to grab a Butterbeer at Islands of Adventure is at the Hogs Head pub directly next to the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade village. Two Butterbeer carts are located near both entrances so guests can enjoy their favorite Harry Potter treat.

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