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    Isla Nu-Bar

    3.8 (45 reviews)

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    Touristy
    Outdoor seating

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    BIG tiki drink
    Tharin W.

    Isla Nu-Bar is a lot of fun! This tiki bar is in the lower lot if Universal Studios Hollywood and has a good array of tiki drink options. It's overpriced, but that's kind of expected at a theme park. My only issue was that I paid extra for the souvenir cup and they forgot and gave me a normal drink. When I showed I paid for the bigger drink they just poured the drink into the other cup and filled it with a bit of juice. Maybe the liquor amounts are supposed to be the same, but I felt a bit cheaped out. That being said, the drink was DELICIOUS and the souvenir cup is the nice, sturdy plastic, not the normal cheap flimsly cups you find at restaurants.

    Spicy Jurassic Pearadise
    Smaly K.

    We decided to grab a couple drinks while waiting to check in for our reservation at Toadstool Cafe. The line wasn't too busy yet when we were in line, but still a bit of wait for drinks. My cousin and I both ordered the Spicy Jurassic Pearadise. It was okay. It had too much of the chamoy or syrup flavoring, so it was too sweet and syrupy consistency. It came with popping boba, which added to the sweetness, but also wasn't easy to drink with the regular-sized straws.

    IPA
    Felix G.

    Alcohol always makes a theme park visit better If you're into rum based drinks, this is the bar you go to. It's located in the lower lot and Lines can get pretty long, it's one of the more popular places for drinks at USH. Three drinks I recommend here: Jurassic Water - If you're looking for something strong, this is probably your drink. Mix of different alcohols and one of the few drinks that isn't all sugar. It does sell out pretty often so I'd get this one early in the day Birds of Paradise - fruity flavors and refreshing. Not too strong but a good refreshing/tropical drink. Isla Nublar IPA - It's a USH "exclusive" (you can look up the brewery) a good beer. It's more citrus fruit forward and less hoppy for an IPA. Flavorful and refreshing. For about $19 (Latge size) you get a take home souvenir "glass" Generally the bar you go to for refreshing and fruity drinks at USH

    Tiki Tai $21       
 with an Etched Raptor Souvenir Cup
    Erik G.

    What I Ordered: -Tiki Tai $21 with an Etched Raptor Souvenir Cup I went here when the wife took our child to the bathroom. It was my only opportunity! She quickly shot eye daggers at me when they got out, but she was too late. Thank God the women's bathroom lines are longer than the drink line! Hehe! I'm a big fan of Tiki drinks. Ordering this was a no-brainer! It was a pretty good drink! The etched Raptor souvenir cup was pretty cool. I really try my best not to get sucked into buying souvenir cups, but I really couldn't help myself here. Erika helped give me some suggestions on what drinks to get. Reminder: One Drink per an ID. Line up together and show your IDs, or they won't let you order two drinks. I will definitely be back to try other drinks in the future!

    Bird of paradise
    Berta B.

    This little bar inside Universal Studios is great. It's located in the lower lot next to the Jurassic Park ride. They have different types of tropical cocktails and beer on tap. I have tried a couple of their drinks, but I always go back to one of their most popular drinks, which is called Bird of Paradise (passionfruit rum, white rum, guava nectar, passionfruit puree, lime juice, orgeat). It's so good! It's served in a cute souvenir cup that you can take home. According to the bartender, they make about 200 of the Bird of Paradise drink per day, so that says a lot! There's no love to sit, but you can grab your drink and find a seat nearby, or you can take it with you and wait in line for your next ride.

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    Adrian S.

    Great place to get some island themed drinks between rides at universal. It's located in the lower lot and I enjoyed the pina colada. Yes, the alcohol does make a great experience at universal even better. You even get a novelty cup with the drink which was nice. They pour the drinks pretty light.

    Giancarlos B.

    If you want a ravingly good dino-drink then head down to the lower lot of Universal Studios and thank me later! There is an outstanding little bar called Isla Nu-Bar. You can get one of my favorite beers on tap, Mango Cart in 2 different sizes. It is located right next to the Jurassic World entrance. Also, we usually get my wife's favorite cocktail there, Bird of Paradise (Passionfruit rum, white rum, guava nectar, passionfruit puree, lime juice, orgeat). Very recommended! Also, their cups are souvenirs, so you can take them with you after you are done with your drinks. Go down and enjoy the dino town with Isla Nu-Bar!

    Tiffany S.

    Excellent bar nestled within Universal Studios theme park in Hollywood California , located in the lower lot near the Jurassic ride & Mario world perfect adult pick me up! Staff is informative & the drink options are amazing & so refreshing, had to come back later in the evening for round 2!

    Etched dinosaur tiki cup (straw is paper, not actual bamboo)
    Monica H.

    They open at 10:30am FYI Located in front of Jurassic World, this is one of the only bars I know of in Universal that sells mixed drink cocktails/shots of hard liquor. I ordered their Tiki Tai cocktail which is passion fruit and pineapple juice with rum. I opted to get it in a souvenir etched dinosaur tiki cup for $19. The cup is super cute and drink tasted good but there was no alcohol in it!!!! My friend also ordered a drink with me and they tasted completely different. Mine was all sugar without the slightest bit of alcohol taste... for $19, I expected a pretty solid, strong cocktail. Oh well. If you are ordering a cocktail, be sure to watch the bartender and make sure they don't forget to add the alcohol lol

    Hailey J.

    i've tried almost every drink on the menu and i will say only two is worth the money- jurassic water and pineapple cider. the other drinks are way too sweet and alcohol taste does not blend. but the jurassic water is one that i always get because of how strong it is and how the flavors are not too overwhelming. the pineapple cider is very tarte and tastes like sour candy. i love how refreshing it is and its a great alternative to sugary mixed drinks

    Mai Tai
    Jim G.

    Plain and simple...get their version of the Mai Tai. Wasn't even a hot day and went down easy but had a nice kick.

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    Josie C.

    An ice cold tropical cocktail on a hot day. Bliss! Not a Fat Tuesday from Las Vegas. Alcohol is light, heavy on juice and sweetness. A refreshing delight for the lightweights. $20 for the largest size in tiki cup. A tad pricier than drinks at Mulligan's pub, but it's the only alcoholic slushee in the park. Overall can't complain, tastes amazing!

    Ana V.

    Bahama Mama 4/5 I really liked this drink. Very refreshing and fruity. Could have used more alcohol. Definitely would purchase again though. 16.99

    tropical margarita & bahama mama

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    Service was great, those are the shallowest giant plastic tiki mugs ever! They look like fun, they hold about 12 oz.

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    4 years ago

    The drinks were better than I expected but still lacked a well-rounded flavor. FYI- only one drink per ID.

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    7 years ago

    The Bird of Paradise is a tasty drink, but unfortunately it was mostly ice and almost zero alcohol. Not worth $16 for a shot portion

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    we had a wonderful time at universal today and decided on NBC for dinner. the staff was amazing and…read moreour server Carter made our night! try the chimichurri burger, we found it delicious!

    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.

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    Being a regular and the fox and hounds feels like all my Cheers dreams coming true. From the…read morefriends we've made at karaoke, to the food that's always delicious and exactly what we need, to Tyler the probably telepathic bartender who always has our drinks ready before we even ask. It feels like home if my house was a cozy pub/restaurant with a legendary Karaoke scene. Thank you Tyler, Michael, Summer, Bryce and John for always taking care of us, and especially to Tyler for always putting up with us. And if you're heading to The Fox for the first time, try the fries with curry sauce and tip your bartenders!!

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