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Best Restaurants in Islands of Adventure 2023

In this article we are going to break down the absolute best restaurants in Islands of Adventure 2023! Because we all know that planning where to eat is such an important part of any vacation and that’s no different for a Universal Orlando theme park vacation. Luckily our Islands of Adventure restaurant list has some of the best places to eat in all of Orlando not just Universal.

So if you’re ready to learn about the best food at Universal Islands of Adventure read on!

Best Restaurants Islands of Adventure 2023

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It’s important to understand the Universal Orlando layout when comparing the best places to eat at Islands of Adventure. Universal Orlando is made up of three theme parks including Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay. It’s also home to Universal CityWalk which also has some of the best places to eat in Orlando. However for the purpose of this blog post we are only going to compare the best restaurants in Islands of Adventure.

What Are The Best Restaurants in Islands of Adventure for 2023?

Before we dive into details, below is a quick overview of the 8 best places to eat at Islands of Adventure in 2023:

  • Burger Digs
  • Comic Strip Cafe
  • Doc Sugrues Desert Kebab House
  • Fire Eaters Grill
  • Confisco Grille
  • Three Broomsticks
  • Thunder Falls Terrace
  • Mythos

Best Islands of Adventure Restaurants

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Burger Digs – Best Islands of Adventure Restaurant #8

Location: Jurassic Park

What to Expect: This quick service restaurant 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

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.

Comic Strip Café – Best Islands of Adventure Restaurant #7

Location: Islands of Adventure Toon Land

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

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 in the near future. So it might not be on the list of best Islands of Adventure restaurants for too much longer.

Doc Sugrues Desert Kebab House – Best Islands of Adventure Restaurants #6

Location: The Lost Continent

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

Tips & Tricks: This is also another great quick service restaurant to use the Universal mobile app. 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, as well as Greek yoghurts and fruit cups.

Fire Eaters Grill – Best Islands of Adventure Restaurants #5

Location: The Lost Continent

What to Expect: This is another Mediterranean inspired restaurant however guests can also enjoy traditional American cuisine here as well. 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

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

Confisco Grille – Best Islands of Adventure Restaurants #4

Location: Port of Entry

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 items such as 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

Tips & Tricks: This restaurant is located very close to the entrance of the park and is right in the middle of the action. It’s a great choice for guests who are planning to tackle one side of the parks at a time and need a great lunch spot inside of Islands of Adventure.

Three Broomsticks – Best Islands of Adventure Restaurants #3

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Location: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hogsmeade

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 family of four), fish and chips, spareribs platter

Tips & Tricks: It’s important to keep in mind that both of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter restaurants are quick service locations. However although you don’t need a reservation to dine here we strongly recommend to 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.

Thunder Falls Terrace – Best Islands of Adventure Restaurants #2

Location: Jurassic Park

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

Tips & Tricks: We simply love the different combo options here 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.

Mythos – Best Islands of Adventure Restaurants #1

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Location: The Lost Continent

What to Expect: The best theme park dinning 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 dinning 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

Tips & Tricks: This is one of the rare restaurants on the list of best places to eat at Islands of Adventure which will require a dinning reservation. Guests can make their reservations online or simply use a Universal Orlando expert like our friends over at The Park Prodigy!

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