Bigfire

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Bigfire works best in Universal when you want American grill, especially for Universal dinner with a real sit-down feel, groups who want familiar food. Skip it if your priority is budget meals, quiet date nights during peak CityWalk hours.

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Editor Take

Bigfire works best in Universal when you want American grill, especially for Universal dinner with a real sit-down feel, groups who want familiar food.

Use this as a planning lead, not a final recommendation. It needs a personal visit and stronger source review before publication confidence is high.

Why we would recommend it

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What to order or evaluate

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Who this is for: Universal dinner with a real sit-down feel, groups who want familiar food.

Who should skip it: budget meals, quiet date nights during peak CityWalk hours.

Bottom line: Convenience is part of the value, so compare it against off-site options if you have a car and time.

Logistics

Best considered when you are already moving through the Universal area.

Price and value: $$$ pricing with a value score of 78. The score is useful as a fit signal, not a promise that every order will feel like the same value.

after theme parksgood for groupsreservation needed
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Image source: Discover Universal official Bigfire article

Official Universal article media used as restaurant imagery for the Bigfire profile. Image URL: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/big-fire-1.jpg

Open source
  • Type: official-website
  • Captured: 2026-05-23
  • Confidence: 86
  • Status: approved
Universal Orlando Bigfire restaurant page

Bigfire is a full-service restaurant in Universal CityWalk with everyday, brunch, kids, dessert, and drink menus, reservations by phone or online, and address at 6000 Universal Boulevard.

Open source
  • Type: official-website
  • Captured: 2026-05-23
  • Confidence: 94
  • Status: approved
Universal Orlando Bigfire menu

Official menu shows elevated American fare, steak and seafood-style entrees, kids and dietary accommodation notes, group gratuity terms, and prices subject to change.

Open source
  • Type: official-menu
  • Captured: 2026-05-23
  • Confidence: 92
  • Status: approved
Universal Orlando dining reservations

Universal Orlando provides dining reservation paths for CityWalk restaurants including Bigfire.

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  • Type: reservation-platform
  • Captured: 2026-05-23
  • Confidence: 86
  • Status: approved
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A practical starting point for Universal guests who want meals that fit park days, hotel logistics, and tired evenings.

Short answer: Start with hotel-connected options when convenience matters, then use CityWalk or nearby I-Drive only when the meal is worth the extra friction.