Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

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Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

  • November 21, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Red Mezz from Edinburgh
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

Probably the most unexpected surprise in my most recent trip to the Sunshine State was wandering up the Universal Studios Citywalk after an entire day of standing in hot lines to wait for crowded rides and seeing the welcoming sign of Margaritaville.

A lot of themed restaurants were recommended to me when I returned to Florida as an adult, not least of all Hog's Breath Saloon and others. But no one had mentioned Jimmy Buffet's to me, which was obviously a serious over sight.

My friend and I, when we could stand the kids and the lines and the heat of Universal Studios no longer went for a walk looking for a place to eat. There is no lack of selection in this great little spot outside of Universal, but finding a place where you can even sit down without a decent bank roll is a bit trickier. And after our day spending much more than we really should have getting into one of the biggest tourist attractions in the state we were running a little short on cash. Not to mention that we looked a bit like we'd been through some ordeal, sweating and near death with heat stroke and far from looking our best, all we wanted in the world was a relaxing place we could sit, have a drink and maybe get some bar nuts to tide us over till we headed to dinner in Kissimmee.

Luckily for us, though, we found something much better, and even if you aren't in such a dire situation whilst in Orlando, I still highly recommend you pop into this great little restaurant. It's situated in a very convenient place; just a few minutes walk from Universal studios and right around the corner from Hard Rock and NASCAR Cafe. However, it's much more relaxed place. We made our way in, ecstatic feeling the cool fans blowing on us from above and the relaxing tunes of Jimmy Buffet playing over the sound system. We knew instantly we'd made the right choice. We ordered drinks and to our great joy and surprise we noticed that there were things on the menu to accommodate our very skimpy budget. We ordered some nachos and shared them, and we were even more pleasantly surprised when they arrived and we realized there was more than enough for the both of us! Their serving sizes are very impressive, and the food and drinks were both wonderful.

You can't very well go to Margaritaville and not have a margarita, and so we spent the hottest part of the afternoon sipping the salty drink and lazily eating nachos at the bar and for the first time since we landed down really felt we were enjoying what Florida was all about. The have a great menu, so even if you want more than an afternoon snack, Jimmy Buffet's is well, well worth a stop in.

From journal More Than Just Disney, Florida's Activity Center

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

  • March 14, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Scorpiosue1102 from Hoffman Estates, Illinois
This restaurant is just fun. If you like Jimmy Buffet even a little bit, you'll love this place. There's a volcano in there and lots of Jimmy Buffet music.

I had the Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger, which was really tasty. I'm picky about my burgers and this was really good. My mother-in-law is very picky. She had the Fish Sandwich, and really enjoyed it.

Lots of fun and you'll enjoy it.


From journal Orlando Family Vacation

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

  • December 22, 2004
  • Rated 5 of 5 by mooremallard from Newport, North Carolina
Oh My God, do NOT miss this absolutely fun restaurant! There are frequently long waits for the tables inside, but opt to sit on the outside deck and you are frequently seated in minutes at a table with a view of the Citywalk and possibly of the fireworks dispay during the closing of Universal Studios for the night.

The food is great, though a bit spicy for some tastes, and the atmosphere is fun and enjoyable for all ages. Often you will find balloon artists on stilts, live music on the deck, and the wait staff to match the enjoyable surroundings. Stop by the Margaritaville shop on your way out.

From journal Orlando fun

Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville Orlando

  • June 1, 2004
  • Rated 5 of 5 by juliehyder from mc minnville, Tennessee
We had a blast here! They have local entertainment every night and the food is so good. You can have your cheeseburger in paradise or if you are a vegetarian like me, you can have your veggie burger in paradise here. They have a bar area with immediate seating if you go in the busy part of the day and they also have a tiki-style bar outside where you can sit under Jimmy's sea plane.

They also have a great little store attached to the restaurant so you can pick up a shirt or souvenir as you leave. They had some really neat stuff!

From journal Journey Down South

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

  • May 12, 2004
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Whatsline from Warner Robins, Georgia
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

Wasting away in Margaritaville is it! It’s a great place to just sit, relax, and watch the crowds pass you by. Get yourself a cheeseburger in paradise and let your care fade away. They have live entertainment or just a relaxing sit.

It is outside Islands of Adventure, but you still have to pay for parking if you don't get dropped off. It’s not terribly expensive, but not cheap either. Very entertaining. The paint job there is very unique. I enjoyed it.

From journal Orlando Universally Yours

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