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    Thunder Falls Terrace

    3.3 (112 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THUNDER FALLS TERRACE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Loud
    Good for groups

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    Joriene M.

    Chicken & Pernil Platter ($23.49) - I liked the flavor of the chicken and the pernil reminded me of Kalua Pork. Both could've been juicier though.

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    Diele K.

    During our stay at the Universal Orlando resort in December 2024, we visited Thunder Falls Terrace for lunch. I'm a fan of Jurassic Park and so is my dad, so this seemed like a fun location to stop by as the ambiance reminds me of the movie franchise. Though we usually don't enjoy the cafeteria style dining as prefer table service, this was still a great location. Rice Bowl Meatless Chorizo - $17.99 Pork Belly Nachos - $16.99 Ribs & Chicken Platter - $19.99 Soda - $4.99 I loved that there was a meatless chorizo rice bowl and was surprised at how large the portion was for under $20. All of us were happy with our meals, and found ourselves properly stuffed the rest of the day. Great fuel for lots of walking and sight seeing.

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    Julyssia O.

    Was so happy to find some Hispanic flavors in Island of Adventure! The food was truly flavorful, and they also had delicious vegan options for my friend! If you're looking for a more quiet place away from the larger crowds to enjoy a delicious meal, Thunder Falls Terrace is the place to go. It's a sit down restaurant where you order within the app and they bring it to your table! I got the Pernil Platter which felt like a home cooked meal as a posed to the phrase "theme park food". I knew Universal had some great bites and I'm happy to add this place to the list!

    Impossible chorizo bowl
    Alexa D.

    This was the best place I ate at Island of Adventure! I loved the theming, super cool, feels like you are in a rocky terrace over a waterfall. Tons of natural light, and I liked our view of the end of the Jurassic Park ride, classic! We needed some lunch and I am gluten free and vegetarian, so it can be a challenge to find good theme park food that will increase my energy. I ended up getting an impossible chorizo bowl and was delighted! The beans were flavorful, fresh avocado, the impossible chorizo was in a sauce with lovely flavor. I was expecting something similar to a Chipotle bowl but it was MUCH more elevated. I felt full and energized for the rest of my park day, super impressive! What is better than a healthy meal with a view of people getting soaked on a ride?

    Pomegranate swirl
    Christina F.

    At first I was confused because there were employees standing right by the doors, thought they were hosts, but they were just talking to each other. While blocking the door. That wasn't great. It's more a cafeteria ordering style. Though I really wish the menu font was bigger. It was behind the counter so you could only get so close and it was hard to see it. Our cashier and the chef were wonderful though. I let them know I was allergic to raw onions (but cooked is fine. Heat breaks down the allergen) and they made sure I'd be safe. The chef personally came out to talk to me. I really appreciated the care and attention to detail. Food was good! I wish there was more dinosaur theming with it though. Love the restaurant interior. You really feel like you're visiting Jurassic Park. Definitely worth a visit if you're a fan of the movie.

    Pernil nachos
    Kimberly A.

    Visited on a Friday and was seated immediately. The male hostess was so nice and sweet. We ordered the nachos and an alcoholic banana drink both were delicious!

    Half rotisserie chicken, corn on the Cobb and seasoned potatoes
    Lisa B.

    Really enjoyed this place. Had a great view of the park and you could see people on the Jurassic ride. It was really cool to see up close the water splash. Food was fantastic! You can't find this much food for the price. Half a chicken, corn and potatoes. Portions are huge and can be split with 2 people. Great flavor! You go in, find a table and order at your table. They will deliver it to you making it easy!

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    Michael S.

    I mean. It's park food. Dont expect to be blown away But when the food is surprisingly decent AND not super super overpriced it's a win Service wasn't bad. They had a bunch of people clearing tables fast and bringing us napkins. It's packed inside obviously but there's a bunch of seating. You go up and order, grab a buzzer and wait. Typical amusement park style I got the ribs and potatoes. Ribs flavored well, not cooked to perfection to where they completely fell off. They needed a tiny tug. The potatoes drowned in butter and seasoned well. Melt in your mouth but also give you like 2 red potatoes cut in half which is a bummer. Corn is corn. Can't complain there It's getting a 2/5 because in all reality it's not that good of food in the grand scheme and portions suck. But for park food it's good

    David S.

    Solid all around. Nothing jumps out at you saying "this is amazing!!" But nothing was bad either. They put a ton of meat on the plate but very little amount of potatoes. The corn was probably sitting for awhile because it had a weird chewy texture but it tasted fine. The rice bowl could've used more than 2 plantains. Service was helpful with getting additional sauce. I would go back but it wasn't super great

    Ben Y.

    Personally I feel like the giant turkey leg is a very safe option for theme park food. It's fairly priced (relatively speaking) and should be more than filling for your standard adult. This is a big clean restaurant where you can sit down enjoy the AC and order your food through the mobile app. Thunder Falls and The Three Broomsticks would be go to spots at Universal for a quick meal.

    Alli C.

    We stopped here for lunch and ordered the meatless chorizo rice bowl and it was DELISH. Table service was fast, staff was friendly and the decor fit the ambiance of Jurassic Park.

    Megan L.

    $16.99 chicken & roasted pernil platter but with taxes and fees it came out to $18.09. Still pretty pricey but eh it's a theme park. You can order mobile and check in when you are close. Then scan the QR reader on the table you choose and your order will shortly be delivered to your table. The combo includes a milkshake and cost at $20.49 I think it was pretty good food portion for the price compared to elsewhere. I like that there was a variety on your plate. The platter above did not include the pernil and it instead had 3 pieces. However the chicken portions are large so you can share a plate between two people if you are kinda hungry. The corn was so good! Well cooked and it tasted sweet! The meats were not dry and not over seasoned. My only complaint was that the potatoes was too oily. The condiments area has ketchup, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Utensils are wrapped in plastic (which is great because kids tend to touch all of them). They also have water there.

    Celine C.

    Wow, I was surprised by the quality of the food at Thunder Falls Terrace near Jurassic Park. There were no lines with plenty of tables in a nicely air conditioned dining room. Rotisserie chicken salad (5/5): Fresh green veggies with shredded rotisserie chicken, mandarin orange slices, pecans, and dried cranberries. This is probably the most ingredients I've ever seen for an amusement park salad. It was great! Herb roasted potatoes (4/5): Well-seasoned side. People in my group also enjoyed the rice bowls and turkey legs. We were all well-rested before venturing into the sun again!

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