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Nightlife & Entertainment at Universal CityWalk
Food, music, and fun — Universal CityWalk comes alive after dark. From dining to dancing, here are some of the best things to do once the sun goes down.
The perfect spot to satisfy that sweet tooth / @tharinwhitephotography
Whether you’re planning a fun date night or a milestone celebration or just looking for a reason to stay out late, Universal CityWalk delivers. This dining, entertainment, and shopping district is packed with restaurants, bars, live music, and experiences that turn every evening into an adventure. With so many things to do at CityWalk, you’ll find the perfect mix of food, fun, and energy to electrify your night.
Late-Night Dining at Universal CityWalk
After a day of thrilling adventures from the big and little screens, a delicious dose of late-night dining may be in order. Let your appetite take center stage on a trip to Hard Rock Cafe® Orlando, the largest Hard Rock Cafe in the world! Sink your teeth into their Legendary® Burger, share an order of classic nachos, and when it’s time for an encore, sink your teeth into one of their rockin’ desserts.
Hard Rock Cafe serves up delicious dishes with a rock 'n' roll twist
A feast for the senses awaits at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen™, known for its fanciful steampunk style and elaborate sweets. Indulge in braised short ribs, fettuccine alfredo, classic gnocchi, and more — and be sure to save room for their delectable chocolate treats.
From vanilla chocolate cocktails to chocolate stout chicken wings to triple chocolate bread pudding for dessert, this is the place to be for any serious chocoholic!
Enjoy a delicious dessert from Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen
For international flair, try the delizioso Italian cuisine at Vivo Italian Kitchen™, where you can watch the chefs craft pizza and pasta in the open kitchen.
Searching for something from south of the border? Head over to Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food™ for made-from-scratch Mexican street fare that’s fun and flavorful (bonus: a live mariachi band plays on select nights!).
Conclude your culinary world tour with a new spin on surf and turf at The Cowfish® Sushi Burger Bar, where you can get the best of both worlds: the Burgushi® section of the menu fuses burgers with sushi, including a sushi roll topped with slices of seared filet mignon.
Indulge in your sushi favorites or try something incredibly different at Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
Feeling hungry again after a few hours of partying? If so, the Hot Dog Hall of Fame may hit the spot. Get your mitts on a Milwaukee bratwurst, feel the power of a New York sauerkraut dog, and taste why Chicago natives take their hot dogs so seriously.
Best of all, the stadium-style seating makes it feel like you’re enjoying a night game at your favorite ballpark.
Indulgent Desserts to Sip & Savor
Midnight donuts are on the menu at Voodoo Doughnuts. More than 50 varieties are available daily, including the Universal Orangesicle and the Miami Viceberry — and all of them are delightfully sweet.
Grab a carefully curated sweet at Voodoo Doughnut at Universal CityWalk
To feel refreshed on hot Central Florida nights, stop by Fat Tuesday® and grab their top flavor, 190 Octane, or any of their other New Orleans frozen daiquiris.
Hop in line for a decadent milkshake from Toothsome Foundry, located inside The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen™. These shakes are larger than life and topped with cupcakes, cookies, and other confections.
Hand-crafted shakes are just one of the many reasons to stop by Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen
Time to (City)Walk and Roll: Entertainment & Shows
They don’t call this place the Epicenter of Awesome for nothing! Universal CityWalk has just about every kind of entertainment under the sun. Enjoy an ode to island life with live music at Jimmy Buffett’s® Margaritaville®, where you’ll never have to worry about finding your lost shaker of salt. Or come in for a landing at the Lone Palm Airport for margaritas, frozen drinks, and more under the wings of the Hemisphere Dancer — Jimmy Buffett’s iconic seaplane.
Neon lights, island vibes, and that unmistakable “somewhere it’s five o’clock” energy. Margaritaville at Universal CityWalk turns the night into a mini vacation.
For a live reggae band that’s sure to make you “get up, stand up” every evening, visit Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom℠, a venue inspired by the legendary Jamaican musician’s love of music. Rock hard at Hard Rock Live Orlando within Hard Rock Cafe, where some of the biggest names in music and comedy take the stage.
Catch local and national artists at Hard Rock Live
And if you want to be in the show, head to CityWalk’s Rising Star™ for next-level karaoke complete with a big stage, backup singers, and a live band. So warm up those pipes and get ready to sing your heart out!
Explore More Entertainment Districts
For more nightlife and entertainment in Kissimmee, check out entertainment districts like Promenade at Sunset Walk, Celebration Town Center, Old Town Kissimmee, and Downtown Kissimmee.