Important tidbit: If you know you are coming here or any sit down restaurant and you don't intend…read moreto be at the walk for more than three hours, let the parking attendant know! You would get a special discounted rate with a validation. It is a difference between $10-$15 as opposed to $40 flat rate. With that said, I have been doing it all wrong! I rarely come to CityWalk and when I do, I normally grab something fast, which I find to be overpriced and mediocre. This was not the case with NBC Sports Grill and Brew. I was AMAZED! I was schooled! This sports bar had the normal big screens playing with multiple games. It is sleek and modern and casual and I can see how that this place can be good for family hangouts, casual dates and catching up with friends. Staff was amazing and attentive. They are very friendly and often checked up on us. For the food- With this being a tourist spot, I was not expecting much. I was nicely surprised when then food came out! The grilled chicken Ceasar salad was okay. It was refreshing and light but I would like a little bit more parmesan cheese or anchovies. The BBQ nachos were delicious! It came with shredded pork, beer-cheddar queso, monterey cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, chives, BBQ sauce, bacon and I shared it with my sister. This and the salad were our main meals and we were satisfied. The chips were not my favorite kind but I was not bothered by it. The chips held up with the toppings. Now the star of the show was the Fried Chicken Cutlet. The breading was crispy and seasoned well and it was on top of a garlic mashed potato and grilled asparagus. Simple dish bit it was amazing! All the conditions lined up : good food, friendly service, great company on a Saturday afternoon. The vibe would be different if you come here at night.

I came with a party of 6 on a Thursday afternoon and it wasn't super crowded. Because it seemed a…read morelittle slower, I was expecting our server to come around more often, but I feel like we had to flag her down multiple times. I ordered the southwest salad and while it was decent, it had too many tortilla strips on it. It also came with a sweet dressing that did not complement the taste, so I'm glad I asked for that on the side and ranch instead. For being a sports bar/restaurant, I was also hoping I could have clear access to screens that displayed sports games but I did not have good access to any from my table. Portions were huge and mostly everyone in my party was satisfied with their food. I just wish service was a bit more attentive. Not sure if the automatic 18% gratuity made a difference in our service? Either way, I would give this place a 3/5 based off food being average, service being mediocre, and ambiance being subpar.

After a full day at Universal Studios, we decided to stop by Margaritaville at Universal City Walk…read moreto avoid rush hour traffic congestion. It turned out to be an excellent idea. We happened to be there during Happy Hour. Happy Hour is M-F from 2-6pm. We ordered Margarita and Landshark Lager beer. They were both good. They were cold and refreshing. We also had shrimp tacos, cheeseburger and nachos from their happy hour menu. They were all delicious. The food came out quickly. My only complaint is that we do have to sit at the bar area to take advantage of the happy hour menu and pricing. I think it would have been more comfortable to sit at the main dining room area instead of cramming everyone at the bar counter while the rest of the restaurant was empty.

I really wanted to like this place much more considering how we were so excited to finally try it,…read moreof course the video where someone did a dining tour of every single one, and this is the only location in California. We came here on a Friday for lunch and we were seated immediately. Not that many other customers so service was pretty attentive and was there whenever we needed a water refill. I do have to say the theming of the restaurant is on point and I felt more at a tropical getaway at a beach than I did in an urban cement hellscape which is super nice. There is A LOT to look at from the decor on the walls and even on the ceiling, the tropical "birds", beach set pieces, pictures of Jimmy himself and much more. However, I do think it being a weekday lunch contributed to a bit of how bland everything was since it looks like it can be popping on a weekend night or when there's a live band playing on their stage. As for the food, I think this was a tad disappointing. If you stripped away the theming, I would not be able to tell this restaurant apart from any of the much more common, cheaper sit down restaurant franchises out there. I guess, never keep expectations too high, or at the very least with the "themed" restaurants in the US, it's just the decor and aesthetics and not necessarily the menu. I don't drink, but the others who did said their margaritas were decent. Nothing to write home about and similar to what they could possibly get elsewhere. I do have to say that they have a limited drink menu based on the Fan Fest Nights. My boyfriend got the Jurassic Park themed one and said it was a tad too sweet, but overall just a standard fruity alcoholic drink. I got a non-alcoholic pina colada and it tastes like a yummy pineapple coconut creamy slush. Not bad, but not substantial either. I got poke nachos and my friend got a poke bowl and it's literally the same poke but just with different carbs. Overall, it was mediocre at best. Can't really compare to places that do their own poke bowls, but the amount of tuna was not that much and I'll be honest, I wish there was at least a little more variety to this (choosing the protein for the poke, but alas). Other than that, the menu has the standard affair of pasta, Mexican dishes, chicken, salad, burgers, etc. Almost $200 for 4 people, so it was already a pricey start to the day and the fact that it was for just okay food that can easily be found elsewhere, I think I'd skip dining here unless it was super lively or there was more seasonal menu items.

The food was delicious. Enjoyed the zucchini chips, the wings, and the sliders. The service was…read moreoutstanding. Our waitress was Brittany and she was absolutely lovely. Brittany was pleasant and attentive. Good service is hard to come by these days. Brittany showed us that it's not a loss cause. Keep up the excellent service It's appreciated more than you know. The ambiance is nice and cozy. Will be returning. I see you :)

Managers are idiots during this World Cup. We showed up over an hour before game time, sat down,…read morewere served food and drinks, and then kicked out because we didn't have a reservation "for the game." Manager tried to get us to throw waitstaff (who were very kind) under the bus, telling us "they should have told you about this policy." Weird, contentious energy, and felt like we as patrons were being blamed for the staff's lack of communication. Won't be going back

Every Restaurant Needs a Ms. Virginia!…read more We have had the pleasure of being served by Ms. Virginia multiple times during our visits to Universal Studios CityWalk, and she is truly phenomenal. Ms. Virginia is the kind of person who makes you feel genuinely welcomed and appreciated. She recognizes you, remembers you, and goes above and beyond to make sure your experience is exceptional. Her warmth, attentiveness, professionalism, and genuine care for her guests are something you don't come across every day. Every time we see Ms. Virginia, she makes us feel like more than just customers. She creates an experience that keeps us coming back, and she represents what outstanding hospitality should look like. I sincerely hope her leadership recognizes what an incredible asset she is. Ms. Virginia absolutely deserves a raise and every bit of recognition she can receive. Every restaurant needs a Ms. Virginia on their team! Thank you, Ms. Virginia, for consistently making our visits so special. You are truly one of a kind!

This was one of the bigger restaurants in City Walk section of Universal. It interior was pretty,…read morefull of artifacts and colorful signs. The sitting spaces included tables, booths, and full service bar. The menu had lots of popular Mexican dishes and a huge list of alcoholic and N/A drinks. We started with the N/A margarita and peach limeade, which were okay drinks. We guacamole and chips a good appetizer dish. For entree we had the chicken quesadilla which tasted good. I got the steak and shrimp fajitas that was really disappointing. Shirmps were good but steak was so over cooked. It also had no sour cream or guac. I had to get them from the quesadilla's plate. For some reason they Baja fish tacos took 15 minutes longer rest of the dishes. It looked messy and tasted average. Our server a friendly and helpful. She fumbled on few things but mostly managed to do a decent job. When we first walked in, the front desk staff saw we had a seven year old, yet decided to take to a high table where it would be risky for the kid to sit on an elevated chair. So we had to tell to give us a normal table or booth, which she obliged to with a bit of annoyance. So all things considered it was an average dining spot.

This is the pool side bar and food restaurant at Universal Sheraton Hotel. Overall, it was a nice…read moreway to fill the hot afternoon when Universal Studios was crowded. There was live music in the evening, but we didn't stay long enough to enjoy it. Food was better than we expected for a pool restaurant. We had a a club sandwich, Pizza Margerita, and chicken tenders. All were good and better than you will get inside the park. Cocktails were well made and garnished. Expensive as expected, but a nice selection and nice flavors. Service was good. Only one server for the whole outside, but never had to wait too long for an order. Pool was heated, but refreshingly chilly (75 degrees maybe?). Hot tub was very hot and relaxing. Deep enough to dive and jump into the pool. Overall, well recommended for a quick simple bite, cocktails, and great swimming.

Experienced this bar at the Universal Halloween Horror Nights. The bar is up the stairs next to the…read moreJurrasic Park ride. Compared to other places to eat/drink in the park, this one was surprisingly good. The bar was themed for Stranger things, they were playing a stranger things soundtrack, and had a Stranger Things pinball machine. The Demogorgon pizza was kind of like a pepperoni Hot Pocket with a croissant crust. Maybe I was really hungry, but I really enjoyed this. Next was the Hellfire Club Pretzel. The pretzel was one of the better pretzels I've ever had. It was soft, warm, and covered with a hot cheetoes style breading. For drinks we tried all the specialty ones. The Surfer Boy was garbage. The Upside Down and the Mind Flayer were both delicious. We went back for Seconds, thirds, and fourths on the drinks. The Mind Flayer was the favorite, it came with dry ice so it bubbled, and had stringy licorice as a garnish. Definitely glad we found this bar, and the times we went practically had no wait. Probably because you have to be 21 and up to use this bar.

When we walked up to the bar it wasn't terribly busy. The wait in line was decent. We were able to…read morescore a standing table. The food didn't take long to reach us. It was dimly lit and gave off a more outdoor club feel. The only thing that was decent to snack on was the Demogorgon Pizza. It was fluffy like a pastry which really threw me off. I was shocked how delicious it was. I'd definitely recommend that. The Mind Flayer was delicious with very little alcohol. Prices were typical for a theme park. Everything else I didn't find to be worth the splurge.

Had our league Fantasy Football draft at the event space at Brews Brothers in North Hollywood. The…read moreservice was excellent. The food was to die for especially the pizza the kettle chips and the brisket barbecue items. The drinks were flowing and they had many different beers that tasted fantastic and I actually loved the root beer. They created an atmosphere of good fun and good times especially especially bartender Elsa and another gentleman named Krish. Highly recommend.

I stopped here for happy hour while waiting for an event in the area. It's a big wide open place…read morewith huge glass windows that let in a nice breeze. The bartenders were very nice and helpful! The review is all centered around the HAPPY HOUR TACOS! They were packed with meat and a whole lot of flavor! They had a wonderfully sparky kick to them. Love the pickled onion tang to balance the meaty spiciness of it all! I'd definitely come back for this again. Can't wait!

The Snug really lives up to its name by being a small, cozy and friendly Irish bar. Some might…read moreclassify it as a "dive," but that would be unfair -- it's a local place, sure, and totally no frills... but I counted more than 50 bottles of Call and Top Shelf Irish Whiskies, plus just as many bottles of Bourbon, Scotch, American and Japanese Whiskies, and a quartet of Pappy Van Winkle... this ain't no dive. Still, the drink prices are very fair. Barkeep Elizabeth was friendly from the get-go, and checked on me repeatedly to make sure I had what I needed. The digital jukebox was playing lively tunes, and the daytime crowd was laidback and chatty. There's no food in this pub, but packaged snacks (chips, nuts, etc.) are readily available, and I'm told you can bring in anything you like to eat. Fantastic!! Despite being on the "road to nowhere corridor" (Magnolia Blvd. between Hollywood Way and Cahuenga), and being incredibly easy to drive past, The Snug is a welcoming little bar with a genial crowd that's very much worth keeping your eyes and GPS peeled to find. You'll be as glad as I am that you did.

Nice it's a nice reliable well lit hole in the wall. Always were reliable and consistent with a…read morepleasant and professional staff. Fair pricing with a good jukebox. It's a great neighborhood bar.