Universal Translator – What is CityWalk?
What is CityWalk? Where is it located? How far away from the parks is it? All these questions and more answered in this Universal Translator!
CityWalk is Universal Orlando’s dining, shopping, and entertainment district. It comprises 11 full-service restaurants, over a dozen counter service restaurants and snack stands, half a dozen shops, live entertainment, theaters, and clubs. CityWalk is sandwiched between Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure theme parks. All guests must pass through CityWalk when arriving and leaving the two theme parks. CityWalk is accessible by walking paths, boats, and buses from Universal Orlando hotels.
CityWalk Establishments

- Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food (Casual Mexican)
- Bigfire (Steakhouse)
- Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom (Jamaican-inspired)
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant & Market (Chain seafood)
- The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar (Burgers and sushi, oddly it works)
- Hard Rock Cafe Orlando (American food chain)
- Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville (Chain of American food, but island style)
- NBC Sports Grill & Brew (Brewpub/sports bar)
- Pat O’Brien’s (Irish/New Orleans)
- Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen (Over-the-top American)
- VIVO Italian Kitchen (Fresh Italian)
Quick Service Restaurants
- Bread Box Handcrafted Sandwiches (Fresh sandwiches)
- BK Whopper Bar (Fast food chain burgers)
- Fusion Bistro Sushi & Sake Bar (Sushi)
- Hot Dog Hall of Fame (Assorted styles of hot dogs and mustards)
- Lone Palm Airport (Supplemental bar to Margaritaville)
- Moe’s Southwest Grill (Fast food Mexican chain)
- Panda Express Gourmet Chinese Food (Fast food American-Chinese)
- Red Oven Pizza Bakery (Neapolitan pizza)
- Starbucks Coffee (Coffee, pastries, light food)
Food Carts & Snacks
- Cold Stone Creamery (ice cream with crazy toppings)
- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt (frozen yogurt)
- Voodoo Doughnut (Crazy donuts)
- Auntie Anne’s (pretzels)
- Coke Icon Cart (drinks and quick snacks)
- Dockside (Bar)
- Shoreline (Bar)
Shopping
- Hard Rock Shop (rock-inspired merchandise)
- Hart & Huntington Tattoo Shop (Tattoos and tattoo merchandise)
- Toothsome Chocolate Emporium (to-go candies and treats)
- Universal Studios Store (Theme park merchandise)
Entertainment and Clubs
- Cinemark Theaters (Movie theater)
- Hard Rock Live (Rotating live concerts)
- Hollywood Drive-In Golf (miniature golf)
- Universal Great Movie Escape (escape rooms)
- Pat O’Brien’s (dining & dueling pianos)
- Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom (nightlife)
- Fat Tuesday (Bar)
- Red Coconut Club (Club)
- Rising Star (Karaoke bar with live band)
Translation complete. Stay tuned next week for another edition of Universal Translator!