Universal Epic Universe opens on May 22, 2025. Once the first guests pass under its Chronos Tower, they will find themselves at the doorstep of five uniquely-themed lands: Celestial Park, How To Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic.
Like other theme parks, the success of Universal Epic Universe will come down to storytelling. From the outdoor environments to the rides and entertainment, every facet of the guest experience helps tell the story of the land you’re in. This also includes food! Before you visit Universal Epic Universe, make sure to review this land-by-land breakdown of the restaurants and eateries available.
Where to Eat in Epic Universe
Click to jump to one of Epic Universe’s five lands and explore dining options:
- Celestial Park
- How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk
- Super Nintendo World
- Dark Universe
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic
Dining at Epic Universe: Celestial Park
After entering Universal Epic Universe, guests will be in Celestial Park, the first of the five themed lands.
Celestial Park’s dining scene is vast and diverse, with by far the highest number of dining options of all the lands.
Dining in Celestial Park: Table Service
- Atlantic (Lunch, Dinner)
- The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant (Lunch, Dinner)
Dining in Celestial Park: Quick Service
- The Oak & Star Tavern (Breakfast, Lunch)
- Meteor Astropub
- Comet Dogs
- Celestiki
- Bar Zenith
Dining in Celestial Park: Snacks & Beverages
- Pizza Moon
- Plastered Owl Bar
- Star Sui Bao
- Frosty Moon
TABLE SERVICE DINING: ATLANTIC RESTAURANT
The flagship sit-down restaurant found in Celestial Park is called Atlantic.
Universal Epic Universe describes Atlantic as “an undersea culinary fantasy,” with much of the menu featuring seafood dishes. Think Sea Bass, like the one shown below, nestled amid carrot mochi, fresh sugar snap peas, aromatic lemongrass broth, and starfruit slices.
Lighter menu fare includes the Romesco Romanesco, made with oven-roasted Romanesco, wild mushrooms and pea tendrils on a bed of fregola and hazelnut romesco.
For dessert, be sure to grab the Landlubber’s Snickerdoodle Loot, made with snickerdoodle cake and served in a beach pail with cookie butter ganache, surrounded by Biscoff sand and gummy sharks.
On the second floor of Atlantic, you can enjoy a full-service bar called Aquaria Bar. Here, guests can order off Atlantic’s menu and enjoy more of the themed environment as they sip on signature cocktails like the Northern Lights Martini.
The martinis come out swinging at Atlantic and Aquaria Bar — here’s the Grand Atlantic Martini which will also be on the menu:
With “serene, illuminated fish swimming above you,” the vibes at Atlantic Restaurant are going to be top-tier.
TABLE SERVICE DINING: THE BLUE DRAGON PAN-ASIAN RESTAURANT
For a totally different dining experience in Celestial Park, there’s The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant.
Menu items here include Tonkotsu Ramen, made with delicate ramen noodles immersed in a rich pork broth, topped with tender chashu pork, tare egg, shiitake mushrooms, and fragrant togarashi oil…
…Smashed Cucumbers tossed in zesty dragon sauce and topped with fresh cilantro, crunchy peanuts and a sprinkle of Sichuan dust…
…Snowflake Potstickers, made with lacey crust pork potstickers, pan-seared to golden perfection and served with dragon sauce…
…and cocktails like Chengdu Dream, combining the fruity yet spicy flavor profile of baiju, refreshing blue curacao and falernum syrup with zesty grapefruit and pineapple juices, with an edible orchid garnish.
QUICK-SERVICE DINING: OAK & STAR TAVERN
Celestial Park has a full lineup of quick-service eateries and places to grab a drink or quick bite to eat, like Oak & Star Tavern. This is where you’ll find “sizzling BBQ and cold beer” as you “gather with family or friends round the fiery hearth of an ancient, starlight-filled oak tree.” This is also going to be of home of The Plastered Owl Bar.
The menu at Oak & Star Tavern includes classic barbecue favorites, including Two Meats Platter with Spit Roasted Citrus Herb Chicken and Smoked St. Louis Ribs with your choice of smoked brisket, smoked ribs, pulled pork, cheddar jalapeno sausage or spit-roasted herbed-infused chicken paired with sides like braised greens, mac and cheese and more…
…Slow Smoked Brisket sandwich complemented with sweet BBQ, and sweet and tangy homemade pickles on a pan sobao bun.…
…Grilled Peach Arugula Salad with grilled peaches, arugula, soft creamy cheese and candied pecans, drizzled with white balsamic…
…a Platter with Mango Bread & Pickles with your choice of smoked brisket, smoked ribs, pulled pork, cheddar jalapeno sausage or spit-roasted herbed-infused chicken paired with four sides from a variety of options…
…Banana Pudding for dessert…
… and cocktails like The Plastered Owl, made with dark rye whiskey, simple syrup, cherry syrup, lemon juice, lemon wedges, and muddled cherries.
SNACKS AND BEVERAGES: PIZZA MOON
Another dining option Pizza Moon, will have a variety of, you guess it, pizzas to choose from. This includes A Trip to Vesuvio, made with fromage de lune, pepperoni, fennel sausage, roasted peppers and caramelized onions and topped with cherry peppers, Calabrian chili, fresh arugula and a drizzle of hot honey…
…The Giant Mushroom, topped with creamy roasted garlic bechamel, fromage de lune, savory wild mushrooms and drizzled with truffle aioli…
…Space Cowboy, featuring tangy BBQ sauce tender rotisserie chicken, pickled red onions, Castelvetrano olives and crunchy BBQ potato chips…
…Pizza Lunare, made with creamy roasted garlic béchamel, rich ricotta, savory pancetta, fromage de lune and a garlic confit, on ube pizza crust…
…the Rigatoni Meteor Melt, made with hearty rigatoni, handmade meatballs, rich marinara sauce, fresh basil and gooey provolone cheese…
…and a Brownie Eclipse for dessert, made with a warm gooey brownie with a tasty chocolate hazelnut spread and topped with crushed chocolate and creme sandwich cookies.
QUICK-SERVICE DINING: CELESTIKI
Who doesn’t love a good tiki bar? At Universal Epic Universe, Celestiki is where you’ll want to go for a refreshing sip on something fruit and tropical. Drinks here include the Waturi Punch (named after the Waturi People of Universal’s Volcano Bay!), made with rum, bitters, and fruit juices…
…a Frozen Mudslide with dark rum, espresso liqueur, crème de cacao and heavy cream, topped off with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and whipped cream…
…a Frozen Pina Colada with rum, lime juice, cream of coconut and pineapple juice, and a touch of smoked sea salt, finished with a juicy pineapple wedge and vibrant fronds…
…the Kunuku Daiquiri, a mocktail with strawberry puree, lime juice, simple syrup, and strawberry essence with a hint of smoked sea salt…
…and the Branca Colada, made with rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, passion fruit puree and cream of coconut.
There is plenty more dining where that came from in Celestial Park. Other quick-service dining options in this land include Meteor Astropub, Comet Dogs, and Bar Zenith. For snacks and beverages, you can also check out Star Sui Bao and Frosty Moon.
Dining at Epic Universe: How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
Families will have plenty to see and do in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk. From one-of-a-kind interactions with dragons from the How to Train Your Dragon franchise to kid-friendly attractions, it’s easy to see everyone working up an appetite.
Here are the dining options available in this land:
Dining in Isle of Berk: Quick-Service
- Mead Hall (Lunch and Dinner)
- Spit Fyre Grill
Dining in Isle of Berk: Snacks & Beverages
- Hooligan’s Grog and Gruel
QUICK-SERVICE DINING: MEAD HALL
The main eatery in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk is Mead Hall. This quick-service dining location is where you can “eat and drink like a Viking,” and is open for lunch and dinner.
Its menu features meat and fish-based dishes along with sandwiches and dessert, like Thawfest Platter, made with tender chicken drumsticks glazed in a wild berry BBQ glaze, grilled salmon and succulent sausage served with a medley of roasted carrots, cipollini onions, Nordic fries and side sauces.
Handheld options will include the Sullen Sea Sandwich, which come with salmon with pickled cucumbers and zesty horseradish dill crème on a pumpernickel Kaiser bun and a side of ancient grains with sundried berries.
For lighter fare, you can choose the Nordic Harvest Salad. It starts with a bed of kale and arugula greens, crisp red cabbage, radishes and hearty ancient grains. Blueberries and crisp apples add tangy flavor. A sprinkle of trail mix adds a satisfying crunch and raspberry vinaigrette tops it all off.
For dessert, guests of all ages will want to try Stormfly’s Catch of the Day. It’s a chocolate mousse fish nestled atop a bed of colorful crispy rice cereal, creating a delightful combination of creamy and crunchy sweetness.
Other dining options at Isle of Berk include Spit Fyre Grill, where guests can dine on “delicious helpings of greens, grains or rice topped with a variety of meats flame-seared by a helpful (unseen) dragon fry cook.” For a quick bite to eat, Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel will offer Mac & Cheese cones in a variety of styles.
Dining at Epic Universe: Super Nintendo World
Dining in Super Nintendo World will draw inspiration from the other Super Nintendo World lands at Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Hollywood. If you’ve been to those parks, then you have an idea of what you’re in for as far as dining goes!
For the rest of us, let’s take a look at what we can expect at Universal Epic Universe:
Dining in Super Nintendo World: Quick-Service
- Toadstool Cafe
Dining in Super Nintendo World: Snacks & Beverages
- The Bubbly Barrel
- Yoshi’s Snack Island
- Turbo Boost Treats
QUICK-SERVICE DINING: TOADSTOOL CAFE
Like the other Super Nintendo Worlds, the main eatery here is Toadstool Cafe.
Fans of the land will recognize dishes from other Toadstool Cafes, modified slightly to appeal to American diets. Here, you can dine on a menu that includes the Mario Burger, made with an all-beef patty, topped with savory mushrooms, fresh lettuce, tomato and melted American cheese, served on a brioche bun…
…the Luigi Burger, made with grilled chicken topped with basil pesto, melted Swiss cheese, green peppers, and fresh spinach, all served on a soft brioche bun…
…and Bowser’s Fireball Challenge. This comes with a a towering 1lb. meatball topped with gooey mozzarella cheese in rich mushroom marinara sauce and fresh parsley. Served with a Bowser-inspired puff pastry and a side of hot sauce, this fiery feast will ignite your taste buds.
Other eateries in Super Nintendo World include The Bubbly Barrel, where you can sip on a refreshingly cool, tropical drink. Yoshi’s Snack Island will also keep you refreshed with juices and fruit based specialty beverages. Or, grab a variety of snacks at Turbo Boost Treats.
Dining at Epic Universe: Dark Universe
One of the most highly-anticipated lands in Epic Universe is Dark Universe. Here, Universal’s classic monsters from Dracula to Frankenstein intermingle in a moody, Halloween-eque land known as Darkmoor.
In addition to state-of-the-art attractions, Dark Universe offers some highly-themed dining options:
Dining in Dark Universe: Quick-Service
- Das Stakehaus (Lunch and Dinner)
- The Burning Blade Tavern
- De Lacey’s Cottage
QUICK-SERVICE DINING: DAS STAKEHAUS
I’m personally looking forward to eating at Das Stakehaus more than most of the other dining locations in Universal Epic Universe.
This menu caters to carnivores and herbivores alike with dishes including Bird on a Stake, one of three frightfully tasty protein options, each served with roasted veggies and charred green onion mashed potatoes…
…Darkmoor Black Wings, which are spicy chili-dusted fried wings with smoky cheddar, charred scallions and soy chili garlic sauce served alongside a pimento cornbread skull and coleslaw…
…Our Favorite Vegan Familiar’s Stuffed Cabbage, with vegan meat wrapped in tender cabbage leaves and nestled in a rich bell pepper tomato sauce, accompanied by a vibrant beet bucatini…
…and a “Blood Orange” Chicken Sandwich, made with a flash-fried, marinated chicken breast in a tantalizing blood orange sauce, served in a sinister black bun with tangy pickles and coleslaw.
Other eateries in Dark Universe include The Burning Blade Tavern and De Lacey’s Cottage. The Burning Blade Tavern will be a sight to behold with its windmill out front bursting into actual flames throughout the day. Its menu will feature burgers, wings, bratwurst, pretzels and specialty beverages. De Lacey’s Cottage will be a perfect pit stop with cinnamon bites, pretzels and more.
Dining at Epic Universe: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic
Wizards, witches, and Muggles alike will head straight to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic when Epic Universe opens. Here, Universal Orlando’s third installment in its Wizarding World lands brings to life both the British Ministry of Magic as well as 1920s Paris, as seen in the Fantastic Beasts franchise.
Dining in Ministry of Magic: Quick-Service
- Café L’air De La Sirène (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- Le Goblet Noir
Dining in Ministry of Magic: Snacks & Beverages
- Bar Moonshine
- Bièraubeurre Cart
QUICK-SERVICE DINING: CAFÉ L’AIR DE LA SIRÈNE
When it’s time to grab a bite to eat at the Ministry of Magic, head to Café L’air De La Sirène located in the Parisian side of this land. By the concept art alone, this French-inspired restaurant promises to take your breath away with a menu to match:
Its menu will include dishes like Baguette de Dinde, made with sliced cracked black pepper turkey piled high with arugula, crisp apples and creamy brie sandwiched between a warm crusty baguette with zesty mustard butter and apple butter…
…Quiche Lorraine, egg custard baked in a flaky pie crust filled with crispy bacon, gruyère cheese and caramelized onions with mornay sauce and a side of fresh berries topped with a lavender honey drizzle…
…and what is sure to be a popular dessert option, the Butterbeer Crêpe, filled with a delicious shortbread cookie butter Bavarian cream, Butterbeer cream and topped with fresh strawberries, Butterbeer drizzle and a Butterbeer shortbread cookie.
Over at Le Goblet Noir, another dining option in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic, you can try The Alchemist’s Platter, featuring smoked sausage, potato and cheese pierogies, and tangy pickled eggs. Vibrant marinated beets, savory caramelized onions, and a warm pretzel are served with zesty German mustard and cheese fondue.
If you’re thirsty, be sure to check out Bar Moonshine, or fancy yourself a butterbeer fresh from the Bièraubeurre Cart.
Be sure to follow along as we learn more about Universal Epic Universe ahead of its grand opening in May 2025!
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