June 26th, 2010
Restuarants near Universal Studios Hotels
If you’re staying at Orlando Portofino Bay Hotel or any hotel near Universal Studios for that matter, you’ll enjoy the convenience of world-class dining and entertainment within walking distance. Portofino Bay Hotel was designed to replicate the Mediterranean seaside resort village of Portofino, Italy. Located at Universal Citywalk, Portofino Bay is only a short walk from NASCAR sports grille, the official restaurant of NASCAR and one of the finest sports bars in the United States. Racing fans will be mesmerized by the amount of NASCAR memorabilia lining the walls and the Speed Zone interactive game room, which features virtual reality video games and speed simulators. Once you enter NASCAR Sports Grille, your eyes will be drawn to the 37-foot media wall, along with 35 TV monitors lining the restaurant. The NASCAR gear store sells officially licensed NASCAR memorabilia featuring the most popular drivers in the league. Popular dishes at NASCAR Sports Grille include appetizers like the Texas Speedway Taquitos and Boogity shrimp, lightly coated and spicy sauce. Main course choices include USDA Choice top sirloin, 10 ounce center cut, barbecue ribs and marinated chicken breasts.
Dessert favorites include 4-car pile up, creamy custard with sweet bananas and chocolate chips served with Hagen Daz vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of chocolate chips and banana chips. The New Yorker in Key West cake combines white chocolate cake with key lime pie, whipped cream and strawberries.
Fans of the classic American movie, Forrest Gump, will love the food and atmosphere at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., also located in Citywalk. Inspired by the company formed by Forrest and his best friend Bubba, the national restaurant chain is lined with memorabilia and props recreations from Forrest Gump. Fans of the movie recall Bubba’s long list of shrimp dishes, and almost all of them are available on the menu t Bubba Gump. Seafood lovers will appreciate the tasty dishes like Dumb Luck Coconut Shrimp, served with Cajun Marmalade and fries, “I’m Stuffed!” Shrimp Large Shrimp with Crab Stuffing, baked in Garlic Butter, and topped with Monterey Jack Cheese. Served with Jasmine Rice, Mama Blue’s Southern Charmed Fried Shrimp, Shrimp New Orleans An authentic spicy recipe from our staff in the French Quarter, broiled with Butter, Garlic, and Spices, and served with Jasmine Rice and Shrimp & Veggie Stir Fry Tender sautéed Shrimp with crispy Vegetables, all tossed together with a sweet and spicy Sauce, served over rice.