Had food delivered to the room and they did a great job very easy to order when you're in the hotel.

The place was clean and had various options. The staff was also nice and there was plenty of seating so we never struggled to find a spot to sit at. But that's really where the good ends, we've gotten various meals and non tasted very good, definitely cafeteria coded. What was not very cafeteria coded was the pricing, as everything felt pricey for what you were getting. Much better places to eat in property and would only recommend this if you are stuck at the resort with nowhere else to go. read more

We are out of town season passholders for Universal Studios. We often stay at dockside due to its affordability and convenience. We absolutely love the Dockside Pier 8 Market!!! We were here during Hurricane Milton which was chaotic to say the least, and the market was still efficiently run with a large variety of food options. Our Pass Holder discount works here as well, so that is always a plus. Of note, the kids meals offer a decent portion and affordable price, don't forget to get your included drink if you take advantage of that offering! The pizzas and burgers tend to be my go-to. And I like the kids breakfast option in the morning. They also have fresh squeezed juices, the green is my fave! The salad bar is another one of our go-to's. They even have a small variety of alcoholic beverages. read more

Stayed at Dockside for 11 days, so we ate here quite a few times during our stay. In my opinion, the food is mediocre and not worth the price. If you're planning on eating here a lot I suggest looking into the many options around the hotel that are just a short drive away. I get the convenience of the cafeteria style offerings, but you'll grow tired of eating it believe me. The Pier 8 Market is on the lobby level near the Tower 1 breezeway. As mentioned before this is a cafeteria style dining option that offers several different counter to order at depending on what you're wanting. They also have several beverages (wine and beer selections as well), fresh fruit, salad bar, and a section for grab n go sandwiches, chips, and ice cream. Pro tip: they have an option of buying a refillable souvenir cup. Depending on the amount of time you're here will determine the price, but you'll get unlimited refills. The cups are very small and don't fit a lot in them, so you'll be needing to refill them often. But is convenient to have for pool/resort days if you need one and doubles as a take home gift. On to the food: the chicken and waffles was pretty good. Chicken was crispy and juicy - the waffles were alright, nothing special here. The pizza is pretty good. Those two options were probably the best thing I ate at the market during my stay. They filled me up, but it wasn't over the top by any means. The bacon burger was not good. Bacon wasn't even cooked all the way and was flimsy. The Mac n cheese is nasty I recommend skipping if you're getting the chicken, go with the mashed potatoes. Our group didn't have a good experience with breakfast offerings. I had the steak and egg quesadilla and it had clearly been sitting on the warmer for a while. It was eatable, but upset my stomach once I got to the parks. Someone else got the ham and cheese croissant and he said it was rock hard and ended up throwing it away. Grab n go and the pastry/deserts were a great snack to grab! The donuts were alright along with several of their cheesecakes. If you're eating here, ask them to make it fresh; otherwise, you'll likely get something that has sat on a food warmer for an extended period of time. You'll have to wait longer, but it will make for a better dinning experience. You can get it for here to eat in the dinning room or to-go to eat in your room. Avoid peek dinner times to avoid long lines. Again, I suggest looking around the resort and getting a better meal for the same price. read more

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The Pier 8 Market @ Dockside is the best. Fresh food, great variety..nice employees..I look forward to each & every meal at Pier 8. I'd live at Dockside if I could & eat daily at Pier 8! read more

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Really good variety of foods for breakfast lunch and dinner! They have a buffet style salad bar, fruits, children's "lunch box" with uncrustables, cheese, juice and fruits. Chicken and waffles, pizza, pasta, sandwiches and their honey chicken with broccoli and rice is a must try! We've tried pretty much a good variety of what they offer and have never been disappointed. There's also plenty of seating and high chairs for the little ones Food is reasonably priced apart from breakfast which can be a little expensive for what you get, depending on what you order. Team members are always super friendly and patient and the service is great read more

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Good lord, we are ashamed to admit that we ate at this establishment SEVERAL times. It's just...so freaking convenient. After getting back from the park or the pool or before going to those places, this is literally the only party in town (aka the hotel), so if you're not in the mood to wait on the 30-minute Starbucks line, Dockside Pier 8 Market is your girl. We actually do have a couple nice things to say about it. The salad bar is not bad: they even had baby kale as an option one night! So you can eat somewhat healthy if you want to, but the meat is basically just solid slime that looks like it fell out of a defunct lab container. The "veggie soup" one night had chunks of beef in it (!!?!) that were coated in fat, so that was not appreciated. They also have burgers/fries, pasta, and pizza that we are not proud of ourselves for partaking in. Breakfast had a respectable egg scramble station and there's also fruit and yogurt, etc. The coffee is liquid tar that burned one of our tongues. So, all in all, you win some and you lose some; Dockside 8 is the equivalent of a cross between a hospital and lunch cafeteria that you would expect to find precisely in Orlando, Florida. Everything was overpriced, but to be honest, not as overpriced as what you get at Universal, so we'd say we were moderately surprised by the value since the quality was so paltry. Eat here if you must, but not if you can help it. read more

Food is delicious and reasonably priced. Makes it a great spot for a group of friends, family or even solo to enjoy a this restaurant and even the hotel. Staff is very welcoming and friendly. Willing to help you with anything needed so you can enjoy your breakfast even more. read more

Dockside Pier 8 Market - Barbeque Near Me

Not vegan or dairy allergy friendly. I had seen a MYO pasta option on one of the menus and tried for that on Night 1. Turns out, that wasn't happening. After speaking to 3-4 different employees, a chef made me spaghetti with marinara. I asked for them to please add some veggies- and when I finally received the dish in had some broccoli and mushrooms on top (raw). I spent too long waiting and communicating with too many employees. There was a salad bar open on Night 2- without a single dairy free dressing- after speaking to three different employees, I confirmed that no one thought there was oil and vinegar anywhere. I waited forever for French fries and eventually gave up. We ordered delivery pizza from a decent pizza shop around the corner. This establishment is too large and busy to have such a major dietary gap. read more

First got breakfast here, I ordered the All American Breakfast, Adult Pancakes, and Adult Chocolate Pancakes. The All American Breakfast was just okay. I was disappointed to see that I was given two plates of chocolate chip pancakes instead of one being regular pancakes. We didn't feel like going back so my boyfriend said it was fine. We did not finish the pancakes because they were very dry. If you get them, also grab water and extra butter. I later got the Pizza for room service which also was not good. The crust and sauce were okay but there was way too much cheese that tasted like chemicals. I literally just ate the crust after my first slice. I also got the garlic breadsticks which were no garlic yet all. Womp womp. Should have learned my lesson after breakfast. read more

So many different choices! I really enjoyed the steak and egg quesadilla! Delicious and filling. Wait times were not bad at all and finding a table was easy. I do wish they would allow refills on fountain drinks, but alas. read more

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Loved the convenience of this eatery being in our hotel during our stay. We had dinner once and breakfast two times here. Each time wasn't too horribly busy, and I really liked the private booths. Food was below average quality, so I'd recommend sticking with simple Pre-made items. Fresh squeezed orange juice and a surprisingly good croissant were the highlights. You can also purchase bottles of wine, cocktails, and cases of bottled water. Very expensive but convenient. Bottled water was around $3/ea. Or ~$15 for a case of 12. read more

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Such a huge variety of food options! Most items were very affordable, but I would recommend avoiding the fountain soda as it was tiny and super overpriced, plus we were charged a ($2) surcharge for purchasing a non-alcoholic open cup drink in the evening. Otherwise the food options were very decent, well priced, and had something for every one. 99% of the staff were so freaking nice and helpful as well! The dining area is so brightly lit, modern, and clean. This market will definitely be a contributing factor to our choosing this hotel in the future as it was such a hassle free option for dining before or after hitting the parks. read more

Dockside Pier 8 Market - Build your own pasta, and veggie sides - Barbeque Near Me

Cafeteria style eating with scratch cooking, i had 3 meals here. Lunch: reuben and fries, breakfast : belgian waffle with strawberries, dinne: snapper , green beans and quinoa. Reuben- good size portion , freshly grilledv, hot bix fries. Good sandwich, fries were warm and crispy, breakfast - pre made waffle was cool. When i got to the table.. Dinner: nice portion of fish plus fresh green beans, quinoa was flavorful. On the wholw on site , fruendly staff, restaurant quality food read more

Jermaine who works in the macaroni station is a fantastic employee. Very nice. The human equivalent of a ray of sunshine. No joke. Give him a raise. read more