After a full day at Universal Studios, we decided to stop by Margaritaville at Universal City Walk to avoid rush hour traffic congestion. It turned out to be an excellent idea. We happened to be there during Happy Hour. Happy Hour is M-F from 2-6pm. We ordered Margarita and Landshark Lager beer. They were both good. They were cold and refreshing. We also had shrimp tacos, cheeseburger and nachos from their happy hour menu. They were all delicious. The food came out quickly. My only complaint is that we do have to sit at the bar area to take advantage of the happy hour menu and pricing. I think it would have been more comfortable to sit at the main dining room area instead of cramming everyone at the bar counter while the rest of the restaurant was empty. read more

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Don't come here !! We decided to come here for happy hour and check it out but big mistake !!! We got the chicken tenders:o it came with only 3 tiny pieces and 1 was not cooked right !!! We also ordered the nachos and as well the food was very disappointing! The nachos were cold and the guacamole on top looked days old !! We also got the coconut shrimp for happy hour and since when is 4 dipped coconut shrimp equivalent to $10 oh good. Although the service was great the lady who Dropped our food to our table was super nice but never once came back and asked if everything was good ?! Bruh And lastly ambiance was alright outside. I rather appreciate some vitamin d then the dark interior with white people music inside. DONT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. HONESTLY UNIVERSAL SHOULD THINK OF REPLACING THIS CHAIN not the best. I RATHER SPEND MY MONEY AT CANES . And our waiter the one who took our payment was not very nice. He looked like he hates working there. Take down this property. Honestly I feel like I should get my meal comped. Lmfaoo it was not worth $$ Rather eat McDonalds fr read more

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville - Happy hour $10 - Bars Near Me - Universal City, California

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What a great restaurant at the Universal city walk. We came here two days ago and we arrived right after they opened. This restaurant I believe has been open approximately 10 years. We found out from the waiter (John) who was fantastic that they just changed several menu items, and I was the very first to try the CIP smasburger. It was a brand new item. My friend was also the first to try the brand new Tuna Poke bowl. My burger was huge and super tasty with two smashed patties, cheese, and caramelized onions, and her tuna came with ahi tuna, coconut island rice, and avocado, and both meals were amazing. We got to meet the general manager (Donald), the head chef (Damian) as well. We probably chatted with both of them for 15 minutes. Super nice, and may I say cool individuals. We loved this restaurant and the customer support ... top notch. We will come back in a couple months and try some new dishes. They validate parking as well up to 3.5 hours. My recommendation is to to park at the Jurassic lot in the valet section to get this voucher. Thanks guys for a delightful lunch. read more

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First timer at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville & it was an awesome time! This restaurant has a fun, carefree, summer vacation energy, the whole place leans into tropical vibes - palm trees, bright colors, and summery music, it's slightly cheesy but in a good way. All the food & drinks we tried were fun & festive. The Ahi Tuna Poke Nachos were surprisingly delicious & tasty, the tuna was very fresh. As someone who isn't crazy about alcoholic beverages, I have to say all the drinks we tried were actually good & fun to sip on with our meals! I felt it would be wrong to visit margaritaville & not get a margarita, my favorite was the blue lagoon, it wasn't overly sweet as some cocktails can be. I have to mention the amazing service provided to us by our waiter Ben. Ben was kind, fun, interactive & brought the best energy. I feel so lucky that we got to have him as our waiter. I only docked a star because we experienced some mixups with our orders & they had to remake a few thins which kept us waiting. The food runners seemed a bit bothered by the mixup but we got it under control in the end so no worries, it happens. Overall, I had a very fun time & would love to visit again! read more

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Had the most wonderful and fun dining experience at Margaritaville, especially due to the great service from our server Ben! His enthusiasm and energy were so uplifting and I'm so glad we had the chance to meet him. This was my first time dining here and I left the restaurant already wanting to plan my next visit. I'll admit, I'm generally a sucker for a themed restaurant, and the ambience at Margaritaville was pure tropical and island fun. The decor was spot on and I felt transported to a kitschy (in the best way!) resort. It was a little slower as we went on a Tuesday night, but definitely still lively. For drinks, I sampled the Blue Lagoon, the Green Iguana, and the Lava Flow. Out of these three, I enjoyed the Lava Flow the most as I tend to prefer a milder alcohol taste. Food wise, I was able to try the Volcano Nachos, Ahi Poke Nachos, Beyond Burger Paradise, Cheeseburger in Paradise, and Cheesy Garlic Bread. Everything was absolutely delicious, though I will say there was a bit of a mix up in the kitchen and some of the modifications we had requested were not fulfilled. Still, these were promptly corrected when brought to the attention of the food runners, and everyone was content with their meals in the end. My favorite bites were definitely the Ahi Poke Nachos, which were so fresh and had a great flavor/texture to them, and the Beyond Burger, which was delicious paired with french fries and ranch! As we were celebrating a birthday, Ben brought out a cute little sundae and some extra cherries for the table, which I thought was very sweet and much appreciated. Overall, given the great food and even better service, I give Margaritaville 5 stars and look forward to my next visit! read more

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Adequate drinks, bad food and overall mid experience. It's cool to have a tiki themed bar but I wish the food was better or at least acceptable for the prices read more

Time to Margaritaville with a Cadillac margarita. This was an impromptu visit here. The wait on a Saturday night around 7 PM was only about 25 minutes, but we decided to sit at the bar. The bar area was full, but that area also includes the outdoor patio, which is where we sat. The wait and service was a bit slow in that back area, so I ended up going to the bar myself to order drinks and food. All great from that point on. We we're presently surprised how good every thing was as far as the food goes. The fish and chips - fish was meaty and the fries were crispy and well seasoned. The batter to the fish was not thick at all, which is what I prefer. The buttery garlic bread was good as well and not oily at all with a side of the marinara sauce. Excellent. I thought the house salad on the side was a little lacking. It had mostly white parts of the lettuce and no croutons. And the star being the Cadillac, Margarita was an A+. This was almost identical to Cabo Wabo's Cadillac margarita which we can never seem to find that same. Taste anywhere else. Bravo on this Margaritaville! There is a stage in the restaurant so the music performances probably creates a really vibe here. Will be returning for sure to enjoy more margaritas and food :) read more

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If you are at Universal Studios, this is a great food option on City walk. The atmosphere is very friendly and relaxing after a long day at the park. Very good vibes. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip appetizer and it was off to a good start. For our entrees, it was 2 cheeseburgers in paradise and salmon. The burgers were delicious as well as the salmon. Overall, a solid meal in a really cool restaurant. One of my favorites in the area. read more

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We went in not really knowing what to expect. We just wanted to experience eating here at least one time. I was surprised at how good everything was! We got the poki nachos, and they did not disappoint. Good drinks too. And cool atmosphere. What really stood out, though, was the service. Our server Gaby was the GOAT! She was kind and informative, and made our family outing enjoyable. 11/10 service! Loved Margaritaville! read more

First time at Margaritaville at Citywalk - I went into the restaurant with zero expectations and I was actually quite pleased with the food. Ambiance was fun and relaxing with tons of props for a tiki tropical vibe. Servers were friendly and checked in on us often. I got the cheeseburger in paradise and shared the ahi tuna nachos with the group. I requested for a plain cheeseburger and it was flavorful and satisfying. The ahi tuna nachos were delicious. Tuna was fresh and had no fishy taste at all. Margarita was refreshing and pretty standard. read more

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A quiet Wednesday night even for Universal City Walk. No reservations required, just walked in. Food was good but our server stole the show. Excellent service. Food was pretty good too. Fried pickles were perfect. Not too thick and just enough batter. As other reviews mentioned, the onion rings were ok definitely too much batter. The real gem was the Beach Club sandwich and the Cheeseburger in Paradise! The Cuban sandwich was average and the Veggie Sandwich was a delicious lite option. Buffalo wings were good but portion could have been a little bigger. Cheesy garlic bread was delicious but only enough for two people to share, not 4. The Chocolate Brownie Sundae was a bit disappointing. Very little chocolate sauce over it. Basically a brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The Margarita Flight was very watered down with little flavor. Not worth the $25. read more

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I love Margaritaville so much. This is the third location I've been to, after the Orlando and New York City outposts, and it's just such a pleasure to hang out within its walls. We showed up around 3:30 on a weekday and the place was far from packed, so we grabbed a spot at the bar and perused the Happy Hour menu. Obviously I had to get the Perfect Margarita ("Margaritaville gold and silver tequila, triple sec, orange curacao, freshly squeezed lime juice, and agave nectar served on the rocks. For margarita aficionados only"), since I've had it before and it's never disappointed. I sure wasn't disappointed this time, either. It really is a perfect margarita; it's got the ideal balance of the sweet and the salty, and it's just such a refreshing beverage. I wound up ordering three and they were all stellar. We also shared an order of the Chips and Salsa ("Fire-roasted tomato salsa and tortilla chips"), and they were terrific. The nachos tasted fresh and weren't too salty, while the salsa was perfectly assembled and contained a good level of heat. Our two servers were excellent, too. Honestly, going to Margaritaville is always a highlight of my trips, so I wish they'd come to Toronto already. read more

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We had our department lunch retreat at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville on a Saturday before noon. It was everyone's first time at this restaurant. Reservation was made and as soon as we arrived we were seated. The host was friendly and courteous. As soon as we were seated our waitress Merry came over and welcomed us. Merry was excellent. She provided excellent customer service. She asked if any of us had food allergies so she can inform the kitchen. Love how considerate and aware Merry is of people with food allergies. Thank you so much Merry. She was consistent on stopping by and checking to see if our party was ok and if we needed anything. She also came by to replenish our drinks many times. We were a party of 13 so it was a good size group. I don't remember what everyone ordered however, I ordered the Grilled Chicken Breast. It was marinated and seasoned with special blend of spices, mango salsa, island coconut rice and fire-roasted corn. It was good and flavorful. The chicken was not overcooked. My friend and co worker ordered the Caribbean Blackened Salmon with mixed greens, avocado, cucumbers, mango, red peppers, queso fresco, crispy tortilla strips, passion fruit vinaigrette. She gave me some as it was plentiful for her. The servings were huge servings. The Caribbean Blackened Salmon was good. I look forward to eating here again to try other food items on their menu. Their menu consists of a mix of Caribbean-inspired and American comfort food, with a focus on fresh seafood and tropical flavors. read more

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BAR & CLEANEST RESTROOM REVIEW City walk can get super crowded on the weekends and the wait time here is always the shortest! We got our drinks quickly. Spicy watermelon margarita was sweet with a kick. Is it fancy? No. But does it get you buzzed? Yes! The restrooms here were squeaky clean! It didn't have a stink and the ac was blasting lol. Go here if ya have to go! I'll come back and try their food. TBH most restaurants at Citywalk are average but if you don't wanna wait in a long line come check this place out. read more

We've eaten at almost every restaurant at Universal Citywalk except this one. So glad we finally stopped by. The food and service were great! It was pretty empty when we arrived, but that's fine cuz no wait whatsoever and we got to sit in one of their booths. They're located on the other side of Citywalk past the AMC theater and close to the Curious George parking lot. We ordered the Margaritas Flight, Strawberry Daiquri mocktail, burrito bowl, & shrimp po boy. Also got side orders of potato waffle fries with ranch sauce. Their ranch sauce is delicious! The drinks and food were very tasty. They also have happy hour Monday-Friday at 2-6 pm. It's a really cute and chill spot to dine at. Definitely heading back to try their other menu items. read more

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We were welcomed quite nicely and it was a very tropical ambience with a beautiful display of food and drinks. We were very pleased, especially with the jambalaya which was very authentic. And the service was incredible. Our waitress was above and beyond, Jasmine was great. She even celebrated my birthday thx. read more

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Came to this location before watching a movie. Our mistake was coming here before Halloween Horror Nights- the parking lot was insanely busy. It took about 20 minutes to park and get here but luckily, it was past the crowded time so we were immediately sat. We told our waitress that we had a movie soon and she promptly took our drink and food order. We got the famous margaritas and we were a bit disappointed that we couldn't taste the tequila. I got the poke nachos which were good, I wish they added a bit more avocado and my husband got the fish tacos. Overall, it was a solid outing for a quick bite before a movie. I would probably order another kind of margarita- this one fell short. read more

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I want to say the service was dismal, but they at least did it politely... kinda. Watching the hostesses call a customer a bi$&h after she left should've been a hint, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt since I didn't see the initial incident. I brought my family of five in after the park closed at 20:00. At 20:30 only five or six tables had people seated, and there were twice as many unoccupied tables. We sat for over 30 mins, tired and hungry. No one left the restaurant during this time. Eventually a table that had been sitting empty this entire time, was dressed for dining and we were finally seated. More families came in, and now I watch as they wait. We haven't received our food yet and I already felt prompted to comment. Nearly an hour since I walked in the door, and all we have is ice water so far. We choose Margaritaville pretty often when we travel, and have never felt like we were being ignored before.... Oh great. As I'm writing this review the hostess opened up a huge sliding glass door, immediately adjacent to our table, and cold air is pouring in on us. It's almost 21:30 and now my family is cold. Asking the hostess to close the door got a smug response and she slid it about 1 foot and walked away. Thank god for our server. She understood how we felt and offered us a new table without us requesting. She was really sweet and seemed to care a bit more. Now here for over an hour, have a new table, have a new server, still only have my ice water. I'm banking on past experience that hopefully the food is as remembered. I'll only update this post if the food disappoints. Edit/update: pics for reference. Looks like they rest the burger on a bed of wet lettuce. Couldn't even pick up the burger at first. Server staff was the only great part of this and saved the experience from being ruined. read more

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville - Soggy bottom bun from a hamburger. Literally melting from all the water. - Bars Near Me - Universal City, California

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They refused to add salmon to my pasta. Even though I said I'll pay for it. The atmosphere was just like other Margaritavilles. Honestly, my stomach hurts so bad now. I'm not sure if I have food poisoning, but I cannot stop running to the bathroom throwing up and with diarrhea. The garlic bread was so hard that I couldn't even eat it. The drink I had didn't seem like it had any alcohol in it at all. All in all...1 star. read more

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If William didn't sever you, you didn't have a good time. You will never get the same service again. Thank you William read more

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Around 8pm after the park closed, tired and hungry group of 8 looking for someplace to eat and recharge. We were happy to get into Margaritaville after a nominal wait. Except, the place seemed short staffed. It took 20 minutes for our server to address the table. It took another 40 minutes to get food, and the order was not correct. The waiter was all over the place. Nice guy it seemed, but always literally on the run. Manager was apologetic and helpful but there is only so much you can do, I guess, when you are so understaffed. The nail in the coffin was the man's bathroom. Puke in the urinal, paper towels and who knows what all over the floor, trash overflowing, and one of the sinks out of order. My friend's 10 year old son looked pale freeware, and my son said he almost got sick from the smell. Just awful. read more

The bartender/ server was great. Very accommodating and polite. The place was completely empty when we arrived but a few more people showed up shortly after. The food was good but definitely pricey but I guess it's to be expected considering it's location. The pictures shown plus one more margarita was about $85 before tip read more

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Kylie is THAT girl! Truly she brought the BEST energy to our table and made our experience at Margaritaville the best it could be. She gave us the boat table and was so considerate! Timely and great service. THANK U KYLIE! read more

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It's really fun inside. They really go all-out with the decor. The food was decent and not a bad price for the portion size. I ended up taking leftovers home and had at least one more full meal. I got the jambalaya (strange that they had it but it was good!). Staff were friendly and service was quick. read more

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville - Jambalaya - Bars Near Me - Universal City, California

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Stopped by with my parents after visiting Universal Studios in the beginning of December. It was a little busy and there was a slight wait for a table so we decided to sit at the bar. It was the best choice because the bartender Will was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. He makes you not want to leave! Very attentive, extremely personable, great humor, quick and efficient and we could see he was like that with everyone at the bar. For food, we ordered the lava shrimp, Buffalo wings and fish tacos (that also came with a side of beans and rice). Shrimp wasn't too spicy to me, but everything tasted really good. I was honestly shocked at how delicious the fish tacos were! We will definitely be back and I hope Will is working when we do read more

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My boyfriend and I came here since we both had the day off. It was really nice to enjoy the perfect margarita. Perfectly made by Jonathan A our bartender. He was so kind and welcoming. I loved my margaritas and being a pass holder it feels good to know you can count on a place that will guarantee good vibes and drinks. Thank You!! read more

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville - Perfect margarita - Bars Near Me - Universal City, California

We came here for a late dinner after Universal Studios on a Sunday night and the restaurant was virtually empty. But it was clean and the service was friendly and prompt. Appreciated the music playing wasn't loud and the food was good enough with large portion sizes. Definitely a better option than eating inside the park. The menu seemed like a better option than the other restaurants at City Walk and accommodates kids well. This will probably be our future #1 option for dinner after a long day at the park. read more

I wasn't expecting such a huge size, but I had of four people with me and we weren't even able to finish it. The nachos were extremely delicious full of flavor. read more

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We chose this place because of happy hour! Inside was spacious, clean, and very musical. I wish a band was playing in person when we were there, but they had the tvs playing Jimmy Buffett, so that was nice. Our waitress was kind and helpful and patient with us. I appreciated her patience since we wanted to chill there for a while! Mine and my friend's margaritas were delicious! My burger wasn't the greatest, but I ate it all, I just wished my onion rings were crispier. The burrito bowls looked small, but my husband enjoyed his, and they brought more chips for the guys to finish their bowls because without a tortilla, it just didn't look filling. read more

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Server was really nice. She attempted to make the best of it as they were a little short staffed and it took a while for us to get our drinks and even longer to get our appetizers and food. It didn't look too busy, but I believe she was just spread thin, I would have loved to say I love this place but the food was pretty disappointing. I had to send my main dish back as it took over 30 minutes to get our main dishes and mine was done wrong. read more

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville - Bars Near Me - Universal City, California

Had a great experience coming in late just before closing. One of the guys behind the bar, Michael, was really pleasant and hard working. Really enjoyed talking to him. Will definitely come back. read more

First time trying Margaritaville and made it in time for happy hour! At first, I ordered the mini quesadilla, but my s/o asked our server Devin if there was anything he recommended and really sold us on the chicken tacos with a side of pico- We ended up ordering it and absolutely loving it!! We also ordered fried pickles 5/5, as well as the watermelon marg 5/5 & tropical strawberry/mango margarita 4.5/5 (got us decently giggly). Devin noticed me taking pictures of our drinks and also provided umbrellas for them to make it prettier! He was so nice and charismatic throughout the interaction, we felt so happy after our little snack. Margaritaville has such a laid-back, tropical vibe, it really feels like a beach getaway hidden in Citywalk. The moment you walk in, you're surrounded by bright neon lights, beachy colors, and judging from previous reviews, amazing service! If my boyfriend and I end up going to Universal Studios again we will definitely be coming here to pregame!! read more

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Our server Kylie was amazing. My friends and I have never felt more taken care of in a restaurant. One of the best experiences of my entire life honestly. read more

Eve our server was amazing, friendly, and funny. Our group of 5 had very specific dietary restrictions and she was locked and loaded with information like which foods had gluten and alternatives for that. Her speed and attentiveness to our table and three other tables is truly impressive. Thank you for a wonderful experience (my first). read more

My first time at Margaritaville... I'm at a loss for words. Margaritaville is not just a place, let alone an experience, but a mindset that I will have moving forward. A special thank you to Kylie Klunder who made me and my friends night the most special by bringing the best vibes and energy. Cheers! read more

This place was empty when we went last week after Universal Studios closed, maybe because the rain kept people away. But it's a sad place when empty. We couldn't get over the calorie count of the items on the menu. We aren't overly calorie conscious, but for example, we couldn't understand how a $5 cheesy garlic bread appetizer could have almost 1500 calories. The best thing we ordered was the jambalaya. It's a huge portion that can easily be shared (thus the high calories for everything, I guess). I don't recommend the restaurant, but if you go, I recommend the jambalaya. read more

Not a bad place to grab an app and drinks before a movie especially if you get there for their happy hour. As a vegan they don't really have many options so I usually just get the chips, salsa and guac. I appreciate that they have at least that. That being said their chips are pretty good. You can tell they are made fresh to order as they come out hot and crispy. We usually sit at the bar so we can get in and out pretty quick. read more

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They did not have the beer I ordered, and they ran out of carne asada, but our server Morgan was amazing and made the dinner a great experience! Go Morgan! These 5 stars are for her. read more

The food is low quality. The teriyaki chicken was not traditional teriyaki sauce. The chicken was bland and lacks flavor. The fettuccine alfredo was pretty bad. Same chicken as teriyaki chicken. So disappointing read more

The food and service was great!! We loved Kylie! She was so warm and attentive and made the experience very fun