Universal Epic Universe Food Guide: Epic Eats in The Park’s Five Themed Worlds

The brand new Universal Epic Universe theme park opened at Universal Orlando Resort on May 22, 2025, but of all the things to be excited about at the highly-themed park, the food and beverages should be very high on your list.

In fact, the park’s five immersive worlds have more than 30 dining locations with 100+ new menu items. From Butterbeer Crepes to the Mario Burger, here are just some of the epic eats you’ll find at Epic Universe.

Celestial Park

Celestial Park is the heart of Universal Epic Universe, and because we all know the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, this world has more than 15 dining locations.

Full-Service Dining

The waterside Celestial Park’s two table-service Atlantic restaurant is modeled after a Victorian aquarium (complete with mechanical fish “swimming” overhead).

On The Atlantic Menu:

NOTE: We were able to try sample sizes of some of Atlantic’s menu items during the grand opening media event.

• Shrimp Cocktail: Poached Jumbo Shrimp, Citrus Watermelon Cocktail Sauce
• Oysters: By The Half Dozen – Mignonette, Watermelon Cocktail Sauce
• Prince Edward Island Mussels: Tomatillo Tequila Butter Sauce, Cilantro Pesto, Toasted Cuban Bread
• King Oyster Mushroom Ceviche: Tomato, Cilantro, Jícama, Lime

• Jumbo Lump Crab Cake: Blue Crab, Corn Purée, Fennel, Pepper, Jícama Slaw, Lime Vinaigrette
• Baked Oysters Valentina: Spinach Purée, Gruyère Cheese, Bacon Herb Crumb

• Ahi Tuna Tartare: Watermelon, Avocado, Cucumber, Sesame Seeds, Truffle Yuzu Sauce
• Sweet & Spicy Shrimp: Crispy Shrimp, Chili Sauce, Micro Cilantro, Sesame Seeds
• The Atlantic Burger Au Poivre: Half Pound Custom Blend Beef, Asiago Peppercorn Cheese, Peppercorn Sauce, Watercress, Shaved Red Onion, House Made Sesame Bun, Thick Cut Fries

• Grouper Sandwich: Beer Battered or Blackened, Kale Slaw, Yuzu Mustard, House Made Sesame Bun, Thick Cut Fries
• Captain Fernando’s Half-Pound Lobster Roll: 8 oz. Freshly Cooked Maine Lobster, Drawn Butter, Lemon Dill Aioli, Grilled Bun, House Made Potato Chips
• House Seasonal Salad: Baby Beets, Goat Cheese, Frisée, Peach Oat Crumble, Blood Orange Vinaigrette
• Hearts of Palm Caesar Salad: Romaine, Crispy Parmesan, Hearts of Palm, Focaccia Croutons, Parmesan Black Pepper Dressing
• Tomato Burrata: Heirloom Tomatoes, Burrata, Arugula, White Balsamic Dressing
• Sweet Corn Chowder: Florida Corn, Celery Root, Potatoes, Sweety Drop Peppers, Baby Basil
• Grilled Atlantic Salmon: Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Corn Succotash, Tomato Chili Butter
• Sea Bass: Carrot Mochi, Sugar Snap Peas, Lemongrass Broth, Star Fruit

• Bucatini alla Adriata: Bucatini Pasta, Sautéed Shrimp, Creamy Tomato Sauce, Arugula, Bacon Herb Breadcrumbs
• Romesco Romanesco: Oven Roasted Romanesco, Hazelnut Romesco, Fregola, Wild Mushrooms, Pea Tendrils
• Seared Scallops: Arborio Rice, Trumpet Mushrooms, Charred Romanesco, Parmigiano-Reggiano

• All Natural Bone-In Chicken Breast: Artichokes, Fregola, Pine Nut Chimichurri
• Atlantic Filet Mignon: 6oz Premium Angus Beef, Crispy Potato Mille-feuille, Truffle Cream, Atlantic Steak Sauce, Watercress Salad
• Piña Colada Panna Cotta: Coconut Panna Cotta, Malibu Marinated Pineapple, Coconut Meringue

• El Pulpo: Cheesecake, Berry Espuma, Pistachio Sponge Cake, Graham Cracker Crumble, Fresh Raspberries, Raspberry Gel
• Passion Fruit Caviar: Chocolate Pain De Gênes, Hazelnut Crunch, Jivara Mousse, Passion Fruit “Caviar”
• Landlubber’s Snickerdoodle Loot: Snickerdoodle Cake, Cookie Butter Ganache, Biscoff Sand

 

The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant near the Helios Grand Hotel offers a menu featuring authentic flavors of China, Japan and Thailand and decor featuring colorful lanterns and neon dragons.

On The Blue Dragon Menu:

• Double Fried “Korean” Wings: Korean “style” gochujang flavored ultra-crunchy wings
• Cold Noodles: Chilled noodles, cucumbers, dragon sauce, Sichuan spice, peanuts
• Smashed Cucumbers: Dragon sauce, cilantro, peanuts, Sichuan spice

• Sweet and Sour Calamari: Sweet chili glazed crispy calamari
• Vegetable Spring Roll: House dipping sauce
• Snowflake Potstickers: Lacy crust pork potstickers, dragon sauce

• Wontons in Chili Oil: Chicken wontons, dragon sauce, chili oil
• Pork Soup Dumplings: Seasoned ground pork, dragon sauce
• Shrimp Siu Mai Dumplings: Steamed garlic ginger shrimp dumplings, house dipping sauce
• Peanut Shrimp Noodles: Crispy shrimp, pan-fried noodles, shiitake mushrooms, gai lan, Thai peanut sauce, toasted coconut
• Beef Xi’an Noodles: Spicy braised beef, Napa cabbage, Sichuan spice, garlic, hot oil, dragon sauce

• Dan Dan Noodles: Spicy numbing Sichuan noodles, Sichuan “style” pork, peanuts
• Tonkotsu Ramen: Ramen noodles, rich pork broth, chashu pork, tare egg, shiitake mushrooms, togarashi oil

• Dragon Fried Rice: Wok fried rice, lump crab, shrimp, sausage, egg, snow peas
• Chicken Khao Soi: Thai coconut curry broth, grilled chicken, crispy egg noodles, green papaya salad, Thai basil
• Kai-Ming’s Mapu Tofu: Sichuan chili crisp sauce, vegan ground pork, white rice
• Crispy Fried Snapper: Crispy fried snapper, Japanese barbeque sauce, green papaya salad, white rice
• Crispy Orange Chicken: Crispy chicken, blood orange sweet & sour sauce, snow peas, white rice
• Beef and Broccoli: Stir fried kalbi beef, caulilini, gai lan, broccolini, white rice
• Kaffir Lime Rice Pudding: Mango, toasted sesame seeds, sesame ice cream
• Banana Napoleon: Miso butterscotch bananas, 5 spice wontons, vanilla ice cream
• Passion Fruit Mooncake: Passion fruit cheesecake, dragon crust, mango, passion fruit

Quick-Service Dining

From barbecue at The Oak & Star Tavern to wood-fired pizza at the whimsical Pizza Moon, there’s something for every taste in Celestial Park. Plus, carts and kiosks across Celestial park serve delicious bites and sips to grab on the go.

On The Oak & Star Menu:

Platter With Mango Bread & Pickles: With this barbecue platter, guests can choose one, two, or four of the following: 14-Hour Smoked Brisket, Smoked St. Louis Ribs, Banana Leaf Smoked Pulled Pork, Smoked Sausage, Spit Roasted Citrus Herb Chicken paired with sides like braised greens, tropical coleslaw, mango bread, BBQ crinkle fries, smoked harissa cauliflower, burnt ends baked beans, smoked cheddar biscuits, three cheese mac and cheese.

• Huli Huli Pulled Pork: Smoked kalua pulled pork, huli huli sauce, tropical coleslaw, on a pan sobao bun
• Slow Smoked Brisket Sandwich: 14-hour smoked brisket, sweet BBQ sauce, homemade pickles on a pan sobao bun

• BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich: Four-hour smoked jackfruit, pickled red onions, chimichurri on a toasted bun
• Chopped Salad: Romaine, tomato, cucumber, BBQ bacon, feta, chipotle ranch
• Chopped Salad with Pulled Citrus Herb Chicken: Romaine, tomato, cucumber, BBQ bacon, feta, chipotle ranch with pulled citrus herb chicken
• Grilled Peach Arugula Salad with Pulled Citrus Herb Chicken: Grilled peaches, arugula, Boursin, candied pecans, white balsamic with pulled citrus herb chicken
• Grilled Peach Arugula Salad: Grilled peaches, arugula, Boursin, candied pecans, white balsamic

• Warm Sticky Cake with pecan ice cream
• Banana Pudding: Vanilla pudding with banana and whipped topping

An early 1900s Victorian theater has been converted into the spectacular Pizza Moon, where colorful animated “paper doll” style characters are everywhere you look.

On The Pizza Moon Menu:

• Pizza Lunare: Roasted garlic béchamel, fromage de lune, ricotta, pancetta, garlic confit, purple celestial ube crust

• Hala Kahiki Mahina: Porchetta, fromage de lune, pineapple, citrus mostarda
• Space Cowboy: BBQ sauce, rotisserie chicken, pickled red onions, Castelvetrano olives, bbq potato chips

• A Trip to Vesuvio: Fromage de lune, pepperoni, fennel sausage, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, cherry peppers, Calabrian chili, arugula, hot honey
• The Giant Mushroom: Roasted garlic béchamel, fromage de lune, wild mushrooms, truffle aioli, parsley

• The Pizza Moon Pepperoni: Tomato sauce, fromage de lune, pepperoni

• The Nanarossa: Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, stracciatella, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil

• Harvest Moon: Tomato sauce, grilled artichoke, Divina® tomatoes, roasted peppers, Castelvetrano olives, arugula

• Cosmic Alfredo Chicken: Radiatore pasta, rotisserie chicken, roasted garlic béchamel, mushrooms, pesto, fromage de lune
• Pink Moon alla Vodka: Cheese stuffed Triangoletti with spicy tomato cream sauce, fromage de lune
• Rigatoni Meteor Melt: Rigatoni, house-made meatballs, marinara, basil, ricotta, provolone

• Rocket Fuel: Chopped romaine, salami, pepperoni, pepperoncini, red onions, provolone, Italian dressing, grated parmesan

• Moon Cheese Caesar: Chopped romaine, Moon Cheese, Caesar dressing, grated parmesan
• Brownie Eclipse: Warm gooey brownie, Nutella, toasted marshmallows, crushed Oreo

• Lunar Phase Cake: Meyer lemon olive oil cake, limoncello sabayon, blackberries, raspberry crisps

Meteor Astropub is a gastropub with a celestial twist (we loved the grilled cheese and tomato soup combo!)

On the menu at Meteor Astropub:

• Chicken and Waffle: Crispy buttermilk chicken thigh, whiskey bacon jam, spiced maple syrup, liege waffle
• Fish and Chips: Gochujang beer-battered filet of cod, kimchee remoulade sauce, wasabi fries
• Vegan Sausage and Peppers: Plant-based Italian sausage, pepperonata, basil aioli, arugula, toaster roll
• Sloppy Alya’s Tavern Sandwich: Brisket burnt end sloppy joe mix, salt & vinegar potato sticks, potato roll
• Atlas’ Chocolate Cake with marshmallow fluff, chocolate cream, toasted almonds, whipped topping

• Meteor Chpped Chicken Salad: Spicy char-grilled chicken, baby gem lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggs, bacon, avocado, cheese puffs, house vinaigrette
• Grilled Fourmaggio: Sharp cheddar, smoked cheddar, mozzarella, American cheese with tomato bisque, basil goat cheese cream
• Astro Pub Burger: Black Angus beef, American cheese, cherry pepper aioli, garlic pickles, potato roll
• Big Bang Burger: Black Angus beef, whiskey bacon jam, beer cheese sauce, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, potato roll
• Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich: Calabrian chili & Italian herb marinated chicken, mozzarella, basil pesto, arugula, potato roll
• Astromer’s Shortcake Skillet with strawberry ice cream, warm biscuit, strawberry & cream crumbs

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic

The newest Wizarding World at Universal Orlando is Parisian-themed, so it’s only fitting there’s French-inspired cuisine from the posh Café L’air De La Sirène to the mysterious Le Gobelet Noir. And of course, Butterbeer (but here’s it’s called Bieraubeurre).

On The Café L’air De La Sirène Menu:

• Baguette Ratatouille Provencale: Roasted tomatoes, zucchini squash, eggplant topped with pickled red onions and arugula drizzled with basil pistou served on a warm crusty baguette
• Baguette de Dinde: A warm, crusty baguette piled with sliced cracked pepper turkey, arugula, apples, and brie, topped with mustard butter and apple butter

• Soupe et Salade Maison: French onion soup with gruyere cheese, served with baguette croutons and a house greens salad
• Salad Nicoise: Tuna salad, fingerling potatoes, Nicoise olives, eggs, tomatoes, haricot verts, pickled red onions, and mustard vinaigrette
• Cassoulet Vegetetalien aux Hericots Blancs: A rich stew with cannellini beans, vegan sausage, vegan bacon, trumpet mushrooms, carrots, and tomatoes topped with baguette croutons
• Boeuf Bourguignon: Braised beer slow-cooked in a Burgundy wine with mushrooms, pearl onions, roasted carrots, and bacon lardons served with pommes puree
• Poulet a la Provencale: Herbs de Provence roasted chicken, roasted fingerling potatoes, hericot vert drizzled with tomato olive pil vinaigrette
• Steak Hache au Poivre: Seasoned chopped beef au poivre style served with pmooe frites and a house green salad
• Galette de Tomatoes et Fromage: Roasted tomato siubise and goat cheese baked in a butter pastry
• Quiche Lorraine: Savory egg custard baked in a flaky pie cruist filled with bacon, gruyere cheese, carmelized onions, mornay sauce served with a house green salad

• Crepe Citronnee aux Chambord: Lemon cream cheese, Chambord sauce, and fresh berries wrapped in a delicate crepe
• Creme Brulee: Vanilla bean custard with fresh berries
• Bieraubeurre Crepe: Shortbread cookie butter Bavarian cream, Bieraubeurre cream, strawberries, Bieraubeurre drizzle, and a Bieraubeurre shortbread cookie

The Gobelet Noir is a mysterious inn where dark witches and wizards gather, far from the prying eyes of the Paris Ministry.

On The Le Gobelet Noir Menu:

• Knödel Soup and Salad Combo: Rich chicken broth with knödel, roasted chicken and herb brioche croutons, served with a house greens salad drizzled in Champagne vinaigrette
• Ancient Forest Salad: Kale, arugula, frisée, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and beets drizzled in an herb vinaigrette

• Warm Shaved Beef Sandwich: Shaved corned beef, butterkäse, German mustard, hearty multi-grain bread, with choice of house salad or tavern frites
• Wizard’s Brew Bratwurst Sandwich: Roasted bratwurst, caramelized onions, Wizard’s Brew beer cheese, German mustard, served in a pretzel bun, with choice of house salad or tavern frites

• Jägerschnitzel: Crispy pork cutlet, brown mushroom gravy, and tavern frites
• Coq Au Vin: Red wine marinated chicken breast, mushrooms, pancetta, pearl onions, and pommes purée
• Beef Goulash: Hearty beef stew with tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, Hungarian paprika, served with egg noodles
• Herb Crusted Cod: Cod, potatoes, caramelized leeks, in a creamy broth
• Lentil Stew: Hearty stew of lentils, vegan bacon, and root vegetables, served with an artisan bread

• Alchemist’s Platter: Smoked sausage, potato & cheese pierogies, marinated beets, pickled egg, caramelized onions, warm pretzel, German mustard and cheese fondue

• Baklava: Pistachio, walnuts, vegan anglaise, and coconut nectar
• Black Forest Cake: Cherry soaked chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and cherries encased in a crispy-crunchy chocolate shell

Super Nintendo World

If you’ve visted Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, some of the Nintendo-themed land’s menu items will be familiar, but at Epic Universe, guests will be able to power up at Toadstool Cafe and Yoshi’s Snack Island.

On The Toadstool Cafe Menu:

• Mario Burger: An all-beef patty topped with mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, and American cheese, served on a brioche bun with a side of truffle fries

• Luigi Burger: Pesto grilled chicken with Swiss cheese, peppers, and spinach on a brioche bun with a side of truffle fries

• Bowser’s Fireball Challenge: A one-pound meatball topped with mozzarella cheese, served in mushroom marinara sauce with a Bowser puff pastry and a side of hot sauce

On the Yoshi’s Snack Island Menu:

• Yoshi’s Smoothie: An apple-melon smoothie made from Granny Smith apple, honeydew syrup, milk, whipped cream (Yoshi also serves a refreshing mango smoothie)

How To Train Your Dragon: Isle Of Berk

This dragon-filled land features dining fit for a Viking – and with locations like Mead Hall, Spit Fyre Grill, and Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel, there’s something for every dragon rider.

On The Mead Hall Menu:

• Nordic Harvest Salad: Kale, arugula, red cabbage, radishes, and ancient grains, this salad is topped with a vinaigrette, blueberries and apples, and a sprinkle of trail mix

• Valka’s Vegan Burger: Ancient grains patty with mushrooms and leeks, smokes berry aioli, arugula, picked cucumbers, pumpernickel Kaiser bun, and Nordic fries

• Sullen Sea Sandwich: Salmon with pickled cucumbers and horseradish dill crème on a pumpernickel Kaiser bun with a side of ancient grains with sundried berries

• Gobber the Belch’s Turkey Wings: Roasted turkey wings, herb garlic potatoes, roasted carrots, Cipollini onions, wild berry BBQ sauce.

 

• Hiccup’s Grilled Salmon: Pastrami seasoned salmon, herb garlic potatoes, roasted carrots, Cipollini onions, dill fennel sauce

• Barf and Belch’s Duo Plate: Mac & Cheese bites, grilled sausage, carrots, Nordic fries, grapes on the vine

 

• Thawfest Platter: A grand spread of chicken drumsticks glazed in wild berry BBQ sauce, grilled salmon, and succulent sausage, served with roasted carrots, cippolini onions, fries, and sauces 

 

• Stormfly’s Catch Of The Day: A chocolate mousse “fish” nestled on a bed of crispy rice cereal

Dark Universe

The town of Darkmoor is home to several ghastly dining locations, including Das Steakhouse, The Burning Blade Tavern, and De Lacey’s Cottage.

On The Das Steakhouse Menu:

• Forager Salad: Crispy maitake mushrooms, acorn squash, red beets, blue cheese, arugula and bibb lettuce tossed in a blueberry pomegranate dressing with a grilled chicken stake

• Das Burger: Seared Angus burger with tomato pepper chutney, dill pickle aioli, white cheddar cheese, grilled onions, hot cherry peppers, bacon, on a black bun with fries

• “Blood” Orange Chicken Sandwich: Marinated chicken breast flash-fried and tossed in blood orange sauce, served on a black bun with slaw, pickles, and crispy fries on the side

• Our Favorite Vegan Familiar’s Stuffed Cabbage: Impossible meat wrapped in cabbage and nestled in tomato sauce, this dish is accompanied by beet bucatini

• Carved Staked Steak: Carves strip steak served medium with a hint of blood charred green onion mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots, acorn squash, crispy maitake mushrooms with a bloody jus

• Darkmoor Black Wings – Spicy chili-dusted fried wings with smoky cheddar, charred scallions and soy chili garlic sauce served with pimento cornbread skull and coleslaw
  

• Crimson Glazed Pork: Char siu-style roasted pork belly with bloody  roast pork dipping sauce, charred green onion mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots, acorn squash, crispy maitake mushrooms

• Stakes: Blackened salmon, grilled dry-rubbed chicken tenderloin, or seared and glazed wild mushroom brisket meatloaf (“Bits and Pieces”) with charred green onion mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots, acorn squash, crispy maitake mushrooms

• Red Velvet Death: Red velvet heart “beet” coffin cake with chocolate crumbs and puffed rice maggots
• Labotocotta: Greek yogurt vanilla panna cotta with raspberry sauce

The Burning Blade is where monster hunters known as “The Hounds” gather to recruit patrons to their cause.

On The Burning Blade Tavern Menu:

• Hunter’s Garlic Stake: A crispy, cheesy garlic pretzel served with garlic dipping sauce

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Let’s Hear From You!

Are you hungry yet? Which epic food and drinks are you looking forward to trying when Universal Epic Universe opens its gates in less than 100 days? for us, it’s 100% the Butterbeer Crepes – or in Paris, Bier au Beurre. Let us know in the comments!

Oh, and there’s one more thing you won’t want to miss. Check out this walk-around character for Isle of Berk, the How To Train Your Dragon Land…