The countdown is on for the grand opening of Universal Epic Universe on May 22, 2025, and there’s a lot more than rides and lands to get excited about, especially when it comes to the food. Each of the park’s immersive worlds will feature its own themed dining experiences, thoughtfully crafted to match the atmosphere and storytelling of the land around it. The options promise to be anything but ordinary, from quick bites to full sit-down meals.
In Dark Universe, for example, guests can expect bold and hearty fare that’s just as intense as the land’s eerie, gothic setting. The menus here are designed to fuel your journey through a world of monsters and mad science, but fair warning, you might want to make sure you don’t look too tasty yourself. It’s all part of the immersive fun that makes dining at Epic Universe an adventure in its own right. Let’s dig into the menus!
The Burning Blade Tavern
Capture a tasty bite at The Burning Blade Tavern, where Darkmoor Village’s monster hunters catch and display their monstrous trophies.
ENTREES
HUNTER’S GARLIC STAKE: crispy garlic butter pretzel with garlic dipping sauce – $11.99
BURNING CHEDDAR BITES: crispy fried poppers with sriracha ranch – $11.99
CHARRED LOADED POTATO: hickory char-crusted, Monterey Jack, sour cream, jalapeño bacon, chives – $11.49
BURNING BLADE BURGER: 4oz. black angus patty with American cheese, caramelized onions, jalapeño bacon on a potato bun – $12.99
STAKED GRILLED CHICKEN: char-crusted chicken skewer with garlic naan, garlic tzatziki sauce, shaved cabbage, salsa roja – $11.49
COCKTAILS AND MOCKTAILS
MONOCANE (NON-ALCOHOLIC): Monin pineapple syrup, Monin blue raspberry syrup, Monin passion fruit syrup, emerald luster dust, and Sprite – $12
LAGOON’ITA: BACARDI Superior, Pallini limoncello, lime, blackberry puree, and mint sprig – $16.25
MY ONLY WEAKNESS: Hayman’s London Dry Gin, Aperol Aperitivo, Bols Cherry Brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup, Angostura Aromatic Bitters, Angostura Orange Bitters, and soda water with lemon wheel and a cherry – $16.25
PURE OF HEART: Misguided Spirits Hinky Dink’s Workingman’s Whiskey, The Bitter Truth Violet Liqueur, DeKuyper Creme de Cassis, lime juice, pineapple juice, honey syrup, and blackberry essence, topped with ginger beer – $18
Das Stakehaus
ENTREES
DAS BURGER: seared Angus burger with tomato pepper chutney, white cheddar cheese, grilled onions, cherry peppers, and bacon on a black bun with fries – $17.99
“BLOOD” ORANGE CHICKEN SANDWICH: flash-fried marinated chicken breast, blood orange sauce, and pickles, with a familiar slaw on a black bun with fries – $17.99
OUR FAVORITE VEGAN FAMILIAR’S STUFFED CABBAGE: Impossible stuffed cabbage, beet bucatini, in a bell pepper tomato sauce – $16.99
CARVED STAKED STEAK: carved strip steak, charred green onion mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots, acorn squash, crispy maitake mushrooms with a bloody jus – $23.99
DARKMOOR BLACK WINGS: Darkmoor spicy chili-dusted fried wings with smoked cheddar, charred scallions, pimento cornbread skull, and soy chili garlic sauce, served with a familiar slaw – $15.99
CRIMSON GLAZED PORK: char siu-style roasted pork belly with bloody roast pork dipping sauce, charred green onion mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots, acorn squash, crispy maitake mushrooms – $19.99
FORAGER SALAD: crispy maitake mushrooms, acorn squash, red beets, blue cheese, arugula, and bibb lettuce tossed in a blueberry pomegranate dressing with a grilled chicken stake – $15.99
STAKES
FISH ON A STAKE: blackened salmon steak with charred green onion mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots, acorn squash, crispy maitake mushrooms – $22.99
BIRD ON A STAKE: grilled dry-rubbed chicken tenderloin with red chimichurri, charred green onion mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots, acorn squash, crispy maitake mushrooms – $17.99
BITS AND PIECES: seared and glazed wild mushroom brisket meatloaf with charred green onion mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots, acorn squash, crispy maitake mushrooms – $19.99
SIDES
FRENCH FRIES – $4.99
SLAW – $1.99
GRAPES – $2.49
CORNBREAD – $
DESSERTS
LABOTOCOTTA: Greek yogurt vanilla panna cotta brain with raspberry sauce – $6.99
RED VELVET DEATH: red velvet heart “beet” coffin cake with chocolate crumbs and puffed rice maggots – $6.99
KIDS MEALS
PIZZA SKULL: pepperoni and cheese stuffed pizza skull served with grapes and fries – $9.50
TENDER SKEWER: crispy chicken tenders served with grapes and fries – $9.50
MEATLOAF SKEWER: grape jelly glazed brisket meatloaf served with grapes and fries – $9.50
SPECIALTY MOCKTAIL
MONOCANE (NON-ALCOHOLIC): Monin pineapple syrup, Monin blue raspberry syrup, Monin passion fruit syrup, emerald luster dust, and Sprite – $12
De Lacey’s Cottage
Near Frankenstein Manor sits De Lacey’s Cottage, where you can refresh yourself with a variety of snacks and cool treats.
FRANK & FRIENDS PRETZEL: served with white cheese – $12.99
WARM HEARTED CINNAMON BITES: warm cinnamon sugar donut bites with cream cheese icing and streusel – $7.99
Whether you’re braving the shadows of Dark Universe or exploring one of Epic Universe’s other fantastical worlds, the dining options will surely be a highlight of your visit. With menus tailored to each immersive world, every meal becomes part of the story, serving up flavors as bold and imaginative as the park itself. Come hungry when Epic Universe opens on May 22, 2025, because the adventure doesn’t end at the attractions.
Looks disgusting and gross in the BEST way. Can’t wait.