We’ve raved about the rides. The experiences. The characters. Even the hotels. But what about the food? If you ask me, the most exciting part of Universal Orlando Resort’s newest, long-awaited theme park, Universal Epic Universe, might just be its incredible themed dining options. With its grand opening on May 22, 2025, fast approaching, it’s time to sink our teeth into the culinary magic waiting for us!
Buckle up, because your taste buds are about to take an adventure of their own. Here’s your ultimate guide to the must-try foods at Epic Universe!
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic
If you’ve ever dreamed of savoring French-inspired wizarding cuisine, you’ll find it at Café L’air De La Sirène. This charming bistro offers enchanting flavors with an unmistakable Parisian flair.
Must-Try Dishes:
☕ Quiche Lorraine – A buttery, flaky pastry filled with creamy custard, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, served with fresh berries drizzled in lavender honey.
🍗 Poulet à la Provençal – Juicy roasted half chicken with a tomato olive vinaigrette, served alongside roasted potatoes and haricots verts.
🍺 Bièraubeurre Crepe – A Butterbeer-infused crepe filled with shortbread cookie butter Bavarian cream and topped with a Butterbeer drizzle, fresh strawberries, and a shortbread cookie.
And yes, don’t worry—there’s plenty of Butterbeer at Bièraubeurre, the dedicated cart serving it in cold, hot, frozen, and non-dairy varieties!
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
Power up and fuel your Mushroom Kingdom adventures at Toadstool Café, where Chef Toad’s best dishes are waiting for you.
Must-Try Dishes:
🍔 Mario Burger – A 7-ounce burger topped with lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, bacon, and melted cheese on a brioche bun imprinted with Mario’s signature mustache.
🔥 Bowser’s Fireball Challenge – A one-pound meatball topped with gooey mozzarella, mushroom marinara sauce, and fresh parsley.
🍏 Apple Melon Yoshi’s Smoothie – A refreshing fruit smoothie inspired by Yoshi’s favorite flavors.
And don’t miss the DK Crush Float over at Bubbly Barrel, featuring a tropical banana-flavored slush perfect for jungle-sized thirst!
How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
Vikings eat big, and you’ll want to bring your appetite to Mead Hall, the go-to gathering place for feasting like a true dragon trainer.
Must-Try Dishes:
🔥Thawfest Platter – Grilled sausage, wild berry-glazed chicken drumsticks, salmon with dill sauce, crispy fries, and house-made pickles.
🍖 Spit Fyre Grill Bowls – Stoick’s Steak Bowl, Hiccup’s Salmon Bowl, Astrid’s Shrimp Bowl, and even Valka’s Vegan Bowl—choose your Viking-worthy meal!
🧀 Mac & Cheese Cones – Half a hollowed-out bread loaf stuffed with creamy, gooey mac and cheese.
Dark Universe
Universal’s monsters are bringing gothic horror-inspired dining to life, and Das Stakehaus is the place to sink your teeth into a feast fit for a vampire.
Must-Try Dishes:
🦇 Blood Orange Chicken Sandwich – Flash-fried chicken marinated in blood orange sauce, served with pickled slaw on black buns.
🥩 Fish on a Stake & Bird on a Stake – Juicy grilled seafood or chicken skewers cooked over an open flame.
💀 Red Velvet Death – A coffin-shaped red velvet cake, naturally tinted with beets, and layered with eerie deliciousness.
Celestial Park
As the heart of Epic Universe, Celestial Park offers a diverse array of international flavors, including elevated fine dining at Atlantic and bold Asian cuisine at The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant.
Must-Try Dishes:
🐟 Sea Bass – A delicate, subtly sweet dish nestled in lemongrass broth, served with carrot mochi and sugar snap peas.
🥢 Beef Xi’an Noodles – Hand-pulled noodles with Szechuan spices, tender beef, and a rich umami-packed sauce.
🌕 Passion Fruit Mooncake – A hand-pie filled with passion fruit cheesecake and imprinted with a dragon emblem.
For a quick bite, check out Comet Dogs, where flavor-infused hot dogs take center stage. Try the Bulgogi Dog or the Smoky Carrot Dog (yes, a vegan hot dog that actually tastes amazing!).
Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel
This luxurious hotel is bringing bold Mediterranean flavors to the Epic Universe dining scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
🐙 Charred Octopus – Tender, flame-grilled octopus with crispy potatoes, olives, and salsa verde.
🍢 Shish Kebabs – A trio of za’atar chicken, harissa prawns, and pimento-spiced beef skewers, served with garlic sauce and Moroccan chermoula.
🥖 Mezzes & Spreads – A shareable Mediterranean board with hummus, baba ghanoush, whipped feta, and house-made breads.
Ready to Plan Your Universal Epic Universe Adventure?
With so many incredible dining experiences, planning your Universal Epic Universe trip can be overwhelming. But that’s where I come in! As a Universal Orlando Travel Specialist, I take the stress out of planning, so you can focus on sipping Butterbeer, smashing Bowser’s Fireball Challenge, and feasting like a Viking.
Let’s make sure you have the perfect itinerary, dining reservations, and insider tips for an EPIC Universal vacation! 🎢✨
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