David L.
Yelp
This was not my first time at Universal Orlando Citywalk, but it was my first time at Margaritaville. This location is an iconic part of the Universal Citywalk skyline along with the Hard Rock Cafe. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville was purposely built to draw attention and it does. It is one of the largest venues on Citywalk with 3 distincts sections. The outdoor section; the gift shop; and the indoor section. Not to be outdone by the other both restaurant parts have their own stages for respective entertainment.
We opted to eat inside. With the live entertainment, the men walking on stilts, the crowded patrons, it was hard to hear yourself talk at times. They spared no expense or creativity when they decorated the place. Pictures can try, but being there is an experience.
I tried their virgin pina colada. Yom Yom Yom.
Tammy got their Perfect Margarita and she said it was pretty close to perfect!
Volcano Nachos:
A YUGE mountain of tortilla chips, chili, cheese, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, sour cream and pulled pork. Wow! We couldn't finish it. Yom Yom Yom!
Caribbean New York Strip:
10 oz. New York Strip Caribbean jerk seasoned, sweet plantain, chayote & yellow squash, sweet peppers, fried onions. The cook on the steak was spot on, but I didn't taste as much jerk seasoning. I would say it was a tad under-seasoned. The fried onions and the cooked plantains were perfect.
Fish tacos:
Large filets fried in a golden batter, avocado, cilantro lime coleslaw, key lime crema, black beans, island rice, pico de gallo. The fish was delicious. The large slice of fresh avocado with the key lime crema adds a nice flavor to the fried fish.
Trip Around the Sun Burger:
Two caramelized burger patties, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, jalapeño relish, habanero ranch, on a brioche bun. Presentation was delightful. The jalapeno relish wasn't overly sweet and eaten with the habanero ranch, it was a very good burger! Yom Yom Yom!
Cheeseburger in Paradise:
The burger named after the famous song by Jimmy Buffett! Half pound of black angus beef with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, paradise island sauce on a brioche bun. If you look up American cheeseburger in a dictionary, you'd be hard press not to see a picture of this fellow. What's not to like.
As the name implies, Margaritaville is an experience as much as it a restaurant. Take in the scenery and ask the men in stilts for a balloon animal. The connect gift shop has many many souvenir items to remind yourself of the great time you had at Margaritaville.