After a day of fun at Universal Orlando Resort parks or relaxing at the pool, there is also a LOT to do at night when you head to Universal CityWalk. It's a 30-acre nighttime entertainment complex filled with dining, shopping, nightclubs and entertainment. There is really something for everyone from Hollywood Drive-In Golf to Blue Man Group to Emeril's Restaurant Orlando.
My first night in Orlando, we ate at one of the newest restaurants – The Cowfish. The new restaurant is a reincarnation of the popular North Carolina hotspot that expertly combines sushi and burgers into a delicious, if untraditional, dining experience.
One of the highlights of their menu is “Burgushi,” a fusion of burger and sushi, including sushi rolls created using burger components and sandwiches created with sushi elements. How awesome does that Fusion Specialty Bento Box look above??
The Cowfish has a fun atmosphere and beautiful decor highlighted by lots and lots of aquariums – both real and digital. They even have a fun program where you can build and name your own fish and then see it floating by on one of the digital screens overhead! That's fun for both kid and adults.
I had a chance to try many items on the menu and everything was SO good! My favorite appetizer had to be the fried pickles, but the edamame and parmesan truffle fries were also yummy. I had the Boursin Bacon Burger as my entree and that was messy but delicious. The desserts were absolutely amazing. The fresh berry shortcake you can see in the picture above was my favorite. The most fun is the Yummy Roll, which looks like dessert sushi. Next time I want to go on a separate occasion just for dessert so I have plenty of room to eat them!
I also had a chance to eat at Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food for a late-night dinner. Antojitos has a fun and vibrant atmosphere, complete with a stage for Mariachi performers. They were so good and I especially enjoyed their rendition of Pharrell's “Happy”.
The authentic Mexican food on the Antojitos menu is made from scratch with fresh ingredients. You can even have guacamole made fresh to order table-side.
Since it was so late I just ordered an appetizer, the Queso Fundido La Generala, and a margarita. If you like your drinks strong, you will like it at Antojitos! My queso was really good with lots of chorizo on top, just how I like it.
Other new places to eat at Universal CityWalk Orlando include Red Oven Pizza Bakery, Cold Stone Creamery, Starbucks, Hot Dog Hall of Fame, Vivo Italian Kitchen, Menchie's and Bread Box. I'm looking forward to returning in September to try more of their great restaurants.
As a non-gated attraction, there is no fee to visit CityWalk. For example, to eat in the restaurants like we did there is no additional cover charge. If you're ready to party, there is a cover charge for various individual venues. You can purchase a CityWalk Party Pass for $11.99 to enjoy a full night of unlimited admission to the clubs at CityWalk. For $15, visitors can have that same benefit PLUS watch a movie at Universal Cineplex.
Find out more about Universal CityWalk here.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That looks amazing! I haven’t been to Universal in years. It’s changed so much. They didn’t have this when I was there.
Felicia says
All of this looks good. I really could use one of those tacos!
Jerry Marquardt says
I so want to go to Florida, I really like Orlando because you can do a lot and go and not be so far away from everything.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
I loved spending time at CityWalk. I need to go back so I can experience more of the great restaurants there!
Kecia says
You had me at fried pickles! We are planning a trip to Disney next year, and I have already told my husband (and my parents) that he and I are going kid free to Universal one day on our vacation!!
Christie says
You visited both restaurants at City Walk that’s on my to-do list! The food looks so amazing! I love the updates
Catherine S says
City Walk is such a great place to hang out with friends and family. We enjoy going over for the evening and playing mini golf. The food looks really great.
Demetra says
This looks like an amazing vacation. My family and I would love to take a trip to Universal Citywalk and get some of that delicious food.
Jaime says
What a fun trip! I was supposed to visit Orlando last month, but wasn’t able to go at the last minute. The Cowfish was on my list of places to check out!
Liz Mays says
I’d really like to bring my sister or my kids here next time I go. I was constantly amazed by what they had to offer!
Colleen says
Looks like a great time and I love the looks of the bento box and the aquariums that are arching out of the ceiling look totally cool!
Anne, Mommy Has to Work says
Oh so many delicious restaurants! I need to go with the girls and try them all.
Angela says
Looks like you had a fantastic time! You captured some wonderful memories with your photos! I love vacation!
Pam says
That fusion bento box looks tasty. Cowfish sounds awesome. There are so many great restaurants at Universal.
vanessa: briteandbubbly says
That looks amazing! I go to Universal CityWalk all the time here in California. We didn’t get a chance to go when we were in Orlando a few weeks ago. I wish we had.
Carly Brydon says
The Cowfish looks AWESOME!
Debbie Denny says
All the food looks so good. Wonderful place.
Amanda O. says
This post is really making me miss Florida. One day I’ll go back and I’m definitely paying Antojitos a visit!
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
Looks like so much fun. A foodies dream come true. I would want to try a bite of something from all the places. It would be hard for me to pick just one.
Rosey says
Everything does look really good. I like the digital fish idea. We’d all get excited looking for our fish to ‘swim’ by too. 🙂
Jennifer E. says
ANOTHER cool thing to see when I visit Orlando, which is never enough! CityWalk looks like a great time, and the food looks fantastic!
Veronica says
City Walk looks like THE place to be. All the food looks yummo
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
I haven’t visited Universal in such a long time. It sounds like I am due for a visit.
Beth@KCMompreneurs says
I would love to visit the CityWalk at Universal. Looks like fun!!
Melinda Babiak says
that looks like so much fun. Loving the bright lights and ambiance
Jocelyn McGaffic says
I’ve only been to City Walk once since moving to Florida. Really need to make another trip!
Marina John says
I’ve never been to City Walk, but it looks like an awesome place to visit! Thanks for sharing.
Latoicha says
I love City Walk! It is one of my favorite places to visit in Orlando. The clubs are great and the food is awesome.