Finnegan's Bar & Grill is a classic Irish pub-style restaurant located inside Universal Studios, offering a break from the typical theme park food with a full-service dining experience. We walked into a space where the atmosphere is one of the biggest highlights, with traditional Irish décor, pub-style seating, sports memorabilia, and a lively environment that feels more like a neighborhood bar than a theme park restaurant. The energy in the room is warm and inviting, with a mix of families, groups, and couples settling in for a meal away from the faster pace of the park. The menu focuses on Irish comfort food with options like shepherd's pie, fish and chips, bangers and mash, corned beef dishes, and classic pub appetizers. We ordered the shepherd's pie, which is one of the standout choices, and found it hearty and filling, with a rich meat filling and a smooth mashed potato topping that fit the restaurant's overall style. The fish and chips were also a popular option, with crispy batter and a simple preparation that worked well for a casual meal. Other items like Scotch eggs and soda bread add to the traditional Irish pub feel, and we appreciated the variety across the menu. The portions are generous, and the dishes feel designed to match the pub atmosphere. The drink selection is another strong part of the experience, with a variety of beers, cocktails, and Irish-inspired options. Having a drink here adds to the atmosphere, especially after spending hours walking around the park, and we noticed many tables ordering a round alongside their meals. The restaurant feels like a place where you can slow down, relax, and take a break from the faster pace of Universal, and the pub-style setting encourages lingering over a meal rather than rushing through it. Service is generally friendly and helpful, with staff creating a welcoming atmosphere that fits the pub theme. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, and they offered recommendations on both food and drink without being pushy. Since it is inside a busy theme park, wait times can vary, and the restaurant can get crowded during peak dining hours. We arrived a bit early and were seated quickly, but we noticed the line forming as the lunch rush picked up. Reservations are worth considering if you are visiting during a busy day, especially if you want to avoid waiting. The main thing to keep in mind is that the food is more about comfort and atmosphere than a high-end dining experience. Some dishes stand out more than others, and consistency can depend on how busy the restaurant is, but the overall experience is helped by the setting and service. The shepherd's pie and fish and chips are reliable choices, and the pub atmosphere carries the meal even if a dish does not reach the level of a standalone Irish restaurant. Finnegan's Bar & Grill is a solid choice at Universal Studios for anyone looking for a sit-down meal with a fun atmosphere. The Irish pub theme, classic comfort food, and relaxed environment make it a nice change of pace from quick-service options throughout the park. It is especially worth visiting if you want a place to recharge with a drink and a hearty meal before continuing your day, offering a break that feels more like a proper dining experience than a standard park stop. read more

Finnegan's Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We ate at Finnegan's Bar and Grill at Universal, and it was honestly a bit underwhelming. The atmosphere is fun and fits the Irish pub theme, but the food did not really stand out, especially compared to other restaurants in the parks. Service was okay, but nothing memorable, and overall it just was not worth the price or the wait. There are much better dining options at Universal, and I probably would not come back. read more

Finnegan's Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I'm so glad this restaurant has stayed great in quality and service all these years. They continue to be our designated lunch place whenever we are doing the Islands/Universal dual park trip. This time however, we weren't served the soda bread ahead of our lunches but maybe they were just very busy. Not that it mattered much as the food arrived quickly enough and was plentiful and tasty. Our nephew and his girlfriend really enjoyed their fish and chips, while we had bangers and mash and great burgers. Until next time, Finnegan's! read more

3.75 again Host- super nice and enjoyable. Greeted quickly and sat on New Year's Day within 30 for a party of 5. Waitress was also nice and helpful throughout, Husband started with a Black Velvet- a little off as it was all cider and not half and half, but still fine. Meals: Chicken Sandwich and chips- liked a lot, good size and flavor. Reuben x2 - one with slaw and one without- good not great if that makes sense. A solid 7 and enjoyable. Chicken- with veggies, mash, and an apple butter sauce. Chicken was thin but very good again. Mashed potatoes weren't great- lukewarm and not tons of flavor. Veggies were good. Guinness Beef stew- daughters was disappointed this time. It was lukewarm at best and mostly veggies, only two pieces of meat and a third fatty piece. We did not complain about anything or ask to replace, and of course didn't hold anything against the server as she was great and majority was fine. Would say still a decent option when hungry, especially if there are waits elsewhere - wish there was music read more

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This restaurant tucked into Universal Studios is easily missed, but it's one of the better options for food & beer, if that's your cup of tea (terrible joke I know). Finnegan's is an Irish Pub, and they did great with the theme and feel inside where you do feel whisked away out of the states and over to the UK. There's a lot of Irish food on the menu, and a whole bar where you can stop to get a Guinness or hang out if you don't want food. They have tvs where sports are usually playing so truly, it does have that pub feel. I was beyond impressed with the wings I ordered here. They have a sweet barbecue taste and it was real, delicious chicken. One of the best things I've tried at these parks in a long time. The whipped mashed potatoes were lovely, and my friend enjoyed his reuben sandwich. Seriously, I don't come to expect much from most food at the parks, but this was solid. They have live music certain days which can be a nice addition. There's actually a ton of seating even though it doesn't seem like it from the outside. What also surprised me was how quiet and peaceful it felt in here, leaving all the chaos of the parks outside to sit and hang for a bit. Truly a great and underrated option in Universal Studios! read more

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We made a reservation ahead a week ahead to ensure we don't have to wait for a table. Upon checking-in we were taken table right away. The restaurant very nice Irish vibes with wall decor, art, sports gears and of course lots of green things. Other than tables and booths, they also had multiple huge bars. The menu had a lot of Irish style appetizers and entrees. I ordered the Reuben sandwich that came with tasty corned beef, dressing sauerkraut and cheese in toasted rye. I liked the sandwich. My family also got the fish and chips, chicken tenders and veggie sheperd's pie. Those were somewhat disappointing. The fried fish was decent, but chicken tender and the sheperd's pie didn't have the taste I was expecting. The service was good. Our server was friendly. But the food took like 20 minutes to come out. The prices were high too as expected. read more

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During a stay at Universal Orlando with my parents in December 2024, we stopped in Finnegan's Bar & Grill. I'm a huge fan of pub food and enjoy having a pint of beer or cider. We were quickly seated, and I enjoyed the Irish pub feel of this location. They even had live music which I wasn't expecting, which reminded me of my local pub I frequent for English Premier League matches. The service was friendly, though we found the food to be pretty bland. The Guinness Warm 3 Cheese Dip ($11.95) wasn't worth the price tag as it was only served with two pretzel sticks. I ordered the vegan shepherd pie and ended up leaving most of it as it just felt boring in terms of seasoning. My dad enjoyed his fish and chips, and my mom said the salad was decent for an amusement park. I could see myself possibly returning, and trying something else as the atmosphere was nice. read more

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By far, this is the most iconic best restaurant that you can have a great meal in Universal Studios for a decent price. You truly feel like you are inside an Irish pub. Love , Love , Love the Fish & Chips ! Crispy outside and tender inside . The chips (fries) perfect accompaniment . There is a great draft beer selection, Smithwicks is a good red ale to have with the Fish & Chips . They have the most lovely waitresses too, unfortunately, there is a rumor that this place will be taken down in the near future at Universal Studios, it would be a great loss . read more

Finnegan's Bar & Grill - Smithwicks - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This was one of the last places we had not dined at in Universal Studios. We wanted to get in before the shutdown for a remodel next year (2026). It jas always smelled good when we walk past. I was excited to see several items on the menu, but we we not impressed with the quantity and quality of most of the items. Food: * Drunken Mussels - the best part of the meal - excellent portion size for two people to share, really good flavor. The only thing we would have liked was more bread to dip in the sauce - only includes two pieces. The waitress did bring us two more pieces, but said that was all she would be able to get us. * Guinness Beef Stew - good flavor but the portion is small for the price. The bowl is probably about 1.5 cups (maybe two) and contains probably six pieces of beef. * Shepherd's Pie - good-sized portion, LOTs of cheddar cheese to make the crust and decent flavor (but not great). The cheese can overwhelm the flavor. Service: We had a great waitress and support staff. Once seated, we had two people stop by to make sure we had our drink order taken. Overall this is "average" and on par for Universal Studios. Hopefully when they remodel they update the menu. read more

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Finnegan's Bar & Grill is an Irish Pub style restaurant in Universal Studios Florida, directly across the street in the park from the Mummy ride. We went for dinner during Halloween Horror Nights and were seated instantly. Our waitress was also very friendly and the restaurant itself was clean. We ended up ordering the Beef Stew and the Reuben. Both came out pretty quickly and they both tasted good, but the Beef Stew Portion wasn't really that big, and I didn't like the mashed potatoes on the beef stew, would have preferred them on a separate smaller plate. I'd probably recommend getting something else from their menu if you're really hungry, but overall it was still good. If you want to get a drink or an Irish style sit down meal in Universal, this could be a good option for you. read more

Finnegan's Bar & Grill - Beef Stew - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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One of my favorite places to eat at in any theme park! Finnegan's is located inside Universal Orlando and is always a great place to grab food if you want to sit down and relax during your park day or want a drink! During HHN this is always a stop for us since you can just walk inside and get drinks to go from the bar. The bartenders are all amazing and remember us since we are Annual Passholders. They make you feel like family! It is getting a refurb this year and I cannot wait to see what they do. read more

Finnegan's Bar & Grill - A final Finnegan's meal before their refurb. - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Located inside the Universal Orlando - Studios by the Minions and Revenge of the Mummy. Upon arrival, we were asked if we had a reservation, which we did not. There was a Universal VIP tour group ahead of us and they sat the group by family instead of one big tour group. Our server was friendly, but she kept making comment that I smell good repeatedly. (It was laundry detergent). So that was strange to us. We ordered dry rub wings and Shepherd's pie. Both were very delicious. The women's restroom was clean. Overall, a nice place to grab Irish food. read more

Finnegan's Bar & Grill - Wings - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I was dying of hunger when I got into the park. So we stopped at Finnegans. I kind of took the easy road by getting a burger. It's hard to mess up a burger. I'll commend the service the most. My bartender was phenomenal. Good service and great conversation. It was a chill spot too. A place where you can have a bite and some drinks before or inbetween the rides. read more

Finnegan's Bar & Grill - Burger - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The food is great here but this review is specifically because of the side bar- the bartender was so courteous! Ordered a Bloody Mary and she asked if I was a lime or olive gal - I said olive and she delivered. Convenient and hospitable! Thank you!! read more

Finnegan's Bar & Grill - Bloody Mary - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We went to Finnegan's Grill at Universal Studios to celebrate my husband's birthday, and it was such a great choice. The Irish pub atmosphere is cozy, lively, and fun, perfect for a special occasion without feeling too formal. The food was delicious and comforting, and the portions were very satisfying. Everything came out fresh and flavorful, and it really hit the spot after a long day at the parks. My husband especially enjoyed his meal, which made the birthday celebration even better. The service was friendly and attentive, and the staff helped make the experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. It was a nice break from the crowds and a great place to sit down, recharge, and actually enjoy a meal together. If you're looking for a solid sit-down restaurant inside Universal to celebrate a birthday or just enjoy good food in a fun atmosphere, Finnegan's Grill is a great option. We'd definitely come back! read more

Finnegan's Bar & Grill - Shepard Pie - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Service took a little bit to place our drink and food order. In fact, our food came out before our waters. The food does come out fast and hot and staff was friendly. We ordered the colcannon which tasted like instant mashed potatoes and some undercooked cabbage; the wings were cooked very well but the sauce didn't do it for me (would be better if it was just buffalo) and the ranch had no taste. The beer cheese soup was thin and the soup was broken, flavor was okay but not very cheesy - the pretzel rolls were very good though read more

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Stopped in for something cool to drink and a place to sit for a min. There was no room at the inn. No where to sit... so we copped a squat in the waiting area. We got a couple of sodas and relaxed as best as we could for a few. The bartender was pleasant and even though we had to split up the soda and getting off our feet did the trick! read more

Finnegan's Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Adulthood at theme park, often find myself looking for full bar spot in the afternoon (ha!) Wow this place is a gem, extensive alcoholic option for a theme park restaurant. Live music!! Spacious seating and standing spots. Would love to try the food next time. read more

Finnegan's Bar & Grill - Irish Coffee - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Finnegan's is my favorite on site restaurant. Whether I'm ordering at the bar or sitting to eat something! I hope some menu changes come back. Excited to see the renos read more

Finnegan's Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Delicious! We wanted a sit down dinner during Halloween Horror Nights and were able to be seated right away. The food was delicious and our server was very friendly. It wasn't too crowded on the restaurant side, but it looked crowded on the bar side. read more

Finnegan's Bar & Grill - Chicken entree - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We were hungry after riding Transformers. Our waiter was cool and accommodating. We ordered the Potato and Onion Webb as a starter and it was pretty good. Then we got the Fish & Chips and the Bangers & Mash. The fish was juicy and flavorful with yummy, salted fries. My sis enjoyed the bangers & mash, but she felt the sausage could've been cooked more. Other than that, it was a pretty good experience. read more

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Finnegan's Bar and Grill is located inside Universal Studios in the New York section. It's located directly across an alley from where The Blues Brothers act is performed. Finnegan's is a large restaurant with indoor seating only. It takes walk ins and reservations, is table service and has a full bar. I had lunch there last week and ordered one of the house specialties which is beef stew for $22. The meal arrived less than 15 minutes later. When it arrived the waitress asked if I would like any soda bread which I accepted. It is complimentary so be sure to ask for it. The stew had plenty of stew meat in it but not many vegetables. It also had a large dollop of mashed potatoes in the center. The gravy was dark brown and the meal tasted very good. However, it was a smallish serving so the soda bread helped fill me up. This stew serving should be larger...theme park dining! I like the interior decor of Finnegan's and the food tasted very good. Try to get a window near the Blues Brothers stage and you might be able to watch the show through a window while dining. The meal was a 3.5 but I'll round up to a 4 for Yelp purposes. read more

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This is one of my favorite places - if I do Universal Studios you can be sure I'm eating at Finnegan's. Obviously busy, it's a theme park restaurant but I've never had bad service. Sometimes there is a band and it's a great time. Guinness beef stew is by far my favorite , I get it almost every time! read more

According to my inside sources Finnegan's is THEE PLACE to go at Universal if you want a REAL drink! I was NOT disappointed. I had an espresso martini (comes with an adorable sugar stick) and my friend had a blue Long Island. Service was typical for a bar less than an hour before closing. When they did get around to us (only about a 5 min wait) they were all very friendly and cool. read more

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Service was good. Food options were good. Definitely Irish fare. I have nothing against that, I'm just a picky eater. Decor was Irish Pub. The reason we went is that they currently have a fried pickles appetizer for Universal Passholders and we wanted to try it. We asked the host about it and she said that you get a fried pickles appetizer spear with a sandwich. I didn't specify that we were passholders, but it didn't seem that she knew about it at all. The server did, though. It was really good. We also got a side salad and beer cheese soup. We didn't want a lot as we were heading to a movie right after. The salad was fine. Not a fan of pickled onions in a salad, but it was ok. The beer cheese soup came with 2 long pretzels, which were great. The soup was great for dipping. Which is sad, because it was more like a fondue or dip than a soup. Won't be getting that again. Fez was our server and he was good. One thing that I don't like seeing, however, is servers not using a scoop to out ice in drink glasses. There were at least 2 female servers putting the glass directly in the ice. I'm sure they know better. read more

We walked up to Finnegan's in Universal Studios at lunchtime without a reservation and were seated right away as it was a slow day at the park. I decided on the Newcastle chicken for my entrée because I love breaded chicken and it came with Colcannon mashed potatoes, which I love. These mashed potatoes are supposed to have cabbage cooked in them and mashed, but I could not find any evidence of cabbage however they were nice and creamy. I liked the chicken and I really liked the side which was corn O'Brien which in addition to sautéed corn was also sliced asparagus and was quite tasty and fresh. My friend wanted to order the corned beef and cabbage, but she asked the server if the corned beef would have fat on it because she doesn't like that. The server returned and said that it would not have fat on it. when she received her meal, she said it had a very good flavor, but about half of the meat on the plate was a giant hunk of fat so that was disappointing, but she didn't complain. My dinner was tasty, but I would be hesitant to order the corned beef if I were you, which is a shame because it is after all an Irish restaurant. read more

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Finnegan's is located inside Universal Studios directly across from the Mummy Ride. It is one of our favorite places and somewhere we will visit each time we are there. This is one of the only restaurants in Universal that serves a multiple role. They have a bar which you can go and grab a drink to go, sometimes you are also able to sit at the bar and then they have an actual sit-down restaurant as well. We have been here numerous times mostly at the bar as well as a handful of times in the actual restaurant. To talk about the bar. This is a full-service bar, it's pretty long and has lots of space. The bartenders here are absolutely fantastic, with most of them having worked here for numerous years. It has a very nice variety of beers on tap as well as a fully stock liquor bar. My favorite drink to get here is an espresso martini. We usually get it go, which would be served in a plastic Universal cup, but what is great with this drink in particular, is that they serve it with a sugar stick. It is a very good drink for a theme park bar. My husband usually orders a Blue Moon beer with a Jameson orange shot to add to the beer. It brings out the orange flavor in the beer. We have also had lunch in the restaurant a few times. Their food is very Irish including fish and chips, shepherd's pie, and more. They also have more Americanized food such as chicken, burgers and buffalo chicken strips. The service is always fantastic and it's a nice break from the park. You usually do not need a reservation although on busy days, it might be required or a very long wait. They also have a live musician at times which also adds to the ambiance of this location. Overall, we really enjoy this place both for sitting down and having lunch/dinner and also just coming in to grab a drink to go. It has become one of our staples at Universal and a place we would continue to return to time after time. I would highly recommend anyone checking it out especially for a cocktail. read more

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After all these years I've never been to Finnegan's. Atmosphere is set up to be like a "pub". At least a cartoon version of one. Exactly what you'd expect at a theme park. Service was prompt and the food and drinks came out quickly. Started with a half and half Guinness and Harp. Always a good choice! I went with the Guinness Beef Stew. It came with a side with 2 soda breads and spreads. At first look, it seems a bit small. And yeah, if I was famished and was only eating this, definitely get an app as well. But for lunch, this was the perfect size. The beef was fall apart tender without being mushy. Gravy was thick and a bit sweet. I could have used a bit more potatoes but the soda bread helped sop up the gravy just fine. Definitely left sated without being stuffed which is a very good thing at a theme park! Definitely recommend the place. I saw another table get wings, burger, and rueben. I'll tell you what, that rueben looked amazing (as did the others). read more

Finnegan's Bar & Grill - Guinness Beef Stew - More filling than it looks - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Meh Food was okay, better than standard park fare, but the portions were incredibly inconsistent and disappointing. Shepherds pie was good but a little salty carrots and parsnips and cabbage that came on the side had no seasoning. My husband got the fish and chips and it only came with one piece of fish and not a lot of chips. He's still hungry. Kids were disappointed with their food too. Raglan Road at Disney Spring is far far superior read more

Every time I go to universal I have to eat here! I have been obsessed with their potato leek soup since I was a little kid and it's so nostalgic to always have some here consistently good and familiar to eat so many years later! I also had the spicy chicken tenders which were delicious but you can't go wrong with a burger either! It's such a fun and cozy experience and everyone who works here is always so friendly! read more

Finnegan's Bar & Grill - Potato leek soup - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Loved eating here! It has the classic Irish pub feel with the music to top it off. The menu is Irish classics and absolutely delicious. We got there as soon as it opened so seated quickly, food came at a wonderful time, and the service was quick and friendly. It filled up quick so I could see this being very busy. The plates are pretty good sizes too. The potatoes and onions appetizer we got was a bit too much for being a starter before the entree but I can see if being worthwhile for those dropping in for just a quick bite and not full plates! They've got a wide array at the bar but also some Irish style cocktails to order. The food was cooked perfectly. My dish, the shrimp boxty is now a favorite of mine that I need to have again! read more

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I stopped into this bar for a quick refill and ordered my usual go-to a Long Island, since it's an easy way to gauge how a place handles cocktails. The staff was friendly and the drink came out fast, but the flavor fell flat. It tasted like it was made with basic rail liquor, and the balance just wasn't there. Not the worst experience, but definitely not the standout drink I was hoping for. read more

We were happily surprised by the food and service here. Everything was delicious. They had iced tea which a lot of places did not. The servings were mostly generous. If you get the fish and chips it's one piece. The Reuben was absolutely fantastic. The first time we went was so good. We went back a second time. The onion rings were still delicious, but they were better the first day. I would definitely go back there. read more

The best theme park food that doesn't feel a theme park food. We have been several times, and every time has been extremely pleasant. The staff is fun, friendly and fast. The atmosphere is relaxing while being engaging. The menu is extensive with options for every taste. Our favorites are: the potato and onion webb, reilly's chicken wings, shepherd's pies, and fish and chips. read more

Our favorite spot to get drinks at Universal! Located not too far inside and especially earlier in the morning the bar is not too busy. The bathrooms are super clean and I loved their espresso martinis! We did a round of drinks in the morning and shared the gravy loaded chips to get us through the day. Service is great, the drinks are good, the food is good. Great place to relax and chill and cool down from the park. They have the TVs and sports going on too if you're trying to keep up. read more

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Our family had a great dinner here last night and as a bonus, our young kids were able to see the parade from our window. Dylan, our server, was attentive and so kind. We all had the NY strip steak with mashed potatoes and gravy. It was so delicious, especially after a long tiring day at the parks. The restaurant inside truly feels like an Irish pub. We had a bottle of very reasonably priced wine. The menu prices were great for the quality of the food. I was grateful for such a wonderful meal with my family that didn't break the bank. We fueled up and closed the park down. Thanks!! read more

Great pitstop for a pint and to cool off. The food was fantastic, highly recommend the pretzel with beer cheese. Friendly atmosphere and service! read more

Finnegan's Bar & Grill - Quick pint of smithwicks - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I can never leave Universal without visiting here. I'm a sucker for Shepherd's pie and they have a good one. Super filling after a day of day drinking and hits the spot to make you feel warm and cozy. The service is always great and meals come out quickly. I love the free bread and apple butter - it's a comfort food from up north and always heals a tired soul. The drinks are great, the live music is a great touch, and it's a nice stop inside when the weather is extra steamy. read more

Overall a great experience at Finnegan's at Universal! Great service from the staff, they were attentive and sparking conversation with us about our day at the park. From the Chicken Stingers to the Shepherd's Pie, you could tell it was all fresh. The Shepherd's Pie was warm, comforting, and full of flavor. The food was just as great, definitely a hidden gem amongst the rides and other areas of the park. read more

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This is a great spot to stop in and have lunch. It's in a great location. The food is decent and the staff is very helpful. The fries/chips definitely need some help though. They were some of the must plain, tasteless, overcooked fries/chips I have ever had. Nobody in our party of 12 cared for them. I'd order a different side next time. Everything else was very good, including all the appetizers. read more

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