Keeping it Keto At City Walk Universal Studios Orlando

My family and I really love Universal Studios (this is NOT a paid post by the way). The kids are huge dinosaur fans and my husband LOVES all things Harry Potter (which also rubbed off on the kids too). Since it is more affordable than Disney we usually go once a year. And since adopting a keto lifestyle almost 5 years ago I have found that I just feel my best when I stick to keto. So when I am on vacations where I will be more active (ie. walking MILES in the park) I usually like to stick to keto so I have more energy and my joints aren’t achy from all the inflammation that sugar and carbs has on me. So this year I decided to make a big list for all of you so you can easily navigate the dining options for when you want to eat out. I usually like to bring some of my own food too since I enjoy it, but it also helps to keep costs down too! I will separate the info into two posts. The first will be City Walk dining. Then I will share another post on dining in the park and keeping it keto! And remember, I stay keto because it is my choice and I feel best eating this way. But if you decided to have a treat that wasn’t keto there is NOTHING wrong with that! It is what we do 90% of the time (the majority) that impacts our results. That 10% of the time that we have a treat or go off plan doesn’t undo anything! So if you do decide to treat yourself to something special or off plan just hop back on the keto bus after and move on! No shame, no need to fast, or anything extreme. That is the benefit of making it a lifestyle!

This is one of my favorites in City Walk! They have an extensive whiskey menu and the lamb and steak options are incredible!

Big Fire

Starters:

Skillet Roasted Mussels-hold the bread

Wood Charred Brussels Sprouts- hold the smear

Salads (you can als add grilled NY strip to your salads too):

Cobb- hold the corn, sweet potatoes, honey, BBQ dressing, and corn bread. Request Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing.

Wedge

From the Hearth:

Filet Mignon- ask what the seasonal veggies are. Avoid the higher carb ones. I have been lucky to be able to get zucchini or I pair it with roasted brussels or a side salad.

N.Y. Sirloin Strip- ask what the seasonal veggies are. Avoid the higher carb ones. I have been lucky to be able to get zucchini or I pair it with roasted brussels or a side salad.

Cowboy Ribeye- ask what the seasonal veggies are. Avoid the higher carb ones. I have been lucky to be able to get zucchini or I pair it with roasted brussels or a side salad.

Prime T-Bone- ask what the seasonal veggies are. Avoid the higher carb ones. I have been lucky to be able to get zucchini or I pair it with roasted brussels or a side salad.

Wild Salmon- ask what the seasonal veggies are. Avoid the higher carb ones. I have been lucky to be able to get zucchini or I pair it with roasted brussels or a side salad.

Brook Trout- ask what the seasonal veggies are. Avoid the higher carb ones. I have been lucky to be able to get zucchini or I pair it with roasted brussels or a side salad.

Entrees:

Catch of the day- ask what the seasonal veggies are. Avoid the higher carb ones. I have been lucky to be able to get zucchini or I pair it with roasted brussels or a side salad.

Colorado Lamb Shank- ask what the seasonal veggies are. Avoid the higher carb ones. I have been lucky to be able to get zucchini or I pair it with roasted brussels or a side salad.

Burgers & Sandwiches:

Signature Bison Burger- hold the bun and cheese sauce and ask for sliced cheese. You can request extra lettuce to wrap the burger in.

Bigfire Cheeseburger- hold the bun. You can request extra lettuce to wrap the burger in.

Salmon BLTA- Hold the bread. You can request it over a side salad.

A fun spot and very casual. A perfect lunch spot to take a break and cool off after a busy morning in the park.

 NBC Sports Grill and Brew

On the Green

Caesar Salad- hold the croutons

Grilled Steak Wedge

Smoked Chicken Cobb- hold the dressing and crispy onions. Use ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Bases Loaded Burgers

Smokehouse Stack- Hold the BBQ sauce, crispy onions, and bun . Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in. You ask also ask for a side of chipotle aioli for the burger instead of the BBQ sauce.

Wagyu- Hold the hoisin BBQ sauce, tomato jam, crispy onions, and bun. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in. You ask also ask for a side of chipotle aioli for the burger instead of the BBQ sauce.

Lamb- Hold the brioche bun. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in.

Turkey- Hold the bun. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in.

Mushroom- Hold the bun and ask for extra lettuce to wrap the “burger” in.

Championship Winning Wings

Bone In- Traditional fried or fire grilled. Choose plain, buffalo, or garlic parmesan sauce.

Game Time:

10oz New York Strip- sub the mashed potatoes with extra grilled asparagus or a house salad.

Tomato-Goat Cheese Chicken- sub the mashed potatoes with grilled asparagus or a house salad.

8oz Sirloin- sub the mashed potatoes with extra grilled asparagus or a house salad.

Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville

Salads

Chicken Caesar Salad- Hold the croutons and fried onions

Taco Salad- hold the tortilla chips.

Fried Chicken Cobb Salad- sub fried chicken for grilled chicken. Sub the honey mustard dressing with ranch.

Entrees/Burgers in Paradise

Blackened Salmon- Hold the rice, beans, and pineapple salsa. Served over a house salad.

Cheeseburger in Paradise- Hold the bun and sauce. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in. Go with a mixed green salad as a side.

Black and Bleu Burger- Hold the bun. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in. Go with a mixed green salad as a side.

Rancho Deluxe Burger- Hold the bun. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in. Go with a mixed green salad as a side.

Fajitas are one of my favorite keto options. I just hold the tortilla and have them over greens!

Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food

Aperitivos

Tableside guacamole- hold the chips. I asked for sliced peppers and celery to dip and they were kind enough to oblige

Ensalada

Ensalada de taco- hold the black beans, corn, tortilla chips, and dressing. Ask for guac and/or sour cream for dressing.

Ensalada Cesar- hold the tamale fritters and tortilla strips

Fajitas

Pollo/Carne- hold the tortilla and ask for it to be served over lettuce.

I love the aioli here!! I could just put it on everything!!

Cow Fish

Appetizers

Big Al’s Yellowtail- Hold the dipping sauce and request plain soy sauce or the jalapeno aioli.

Sushi

Any sashimi is fine. That is sushi without the rice. Dip in soy sauce if you like.

Burgers

Shroomin Swiss Burger- hold the bun. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in.

The C.B.C.L.T- hold the bun and the sauce. Ask for the garlic aioli in place of the sauce. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in.

Black Truffle Cheese Burger- hold the bun Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in.

The Rise & Swine Burger- hold the bun and the sauce. Ask for the garlic aioli in place of the sauce. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in.

Black &Brie- hold the bun, honey, pear, and and the sauce. Ask for the garlic aioli in place of the sauce if you like. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in.

Royale Burger- hold the roll and the sauce. Ask for the garlic aioli in place of the sauce. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in.

The Boursin Bacon Burger- hold the bun. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in.

Chicken Bacon Avocado- hold the bun. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in.

Not a place I would choose to go. But I have gone here when other’s have wanted to. Not as many options but there are options!

Pat O’Brien’s

Starters

Pat O’Brien’s Wings- as is

Salads

Blackened Chicken Caesar- hold the croutons and crispy onions

Sandwiches

Courtyard Cheeseburger- Hold the bun. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in. Ask for a side salad in place of fries.

The Brussels!!! Seriously I could pass on every sweet here and go straight to the Brussels!

Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Savory Feast

Appetizers

Roasted Brussels Sprouts- DELICIOUS

Salads

Caesar Salad- hold the croutons. Add chicken or shrimp if you wish.

Super Foods- Hold the quinoa and sub the dressing for Caesar or ranch.

Sandwiches/ Hamburgers

Fork & Knife Grilled Rib Eye Steak Sandwich- Hold the bun and request it over a side salad and sub french fries with green beans.

Tour de France- Hold the bun and crispy onions. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in.

Cheddar Bacon- Hold the bun and sauce. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in and herb aioli.

Entrees

Toothsome Signature Beef Filet Mignon- Hold the sherry cream, mashed potatoes, and shallot jam. Top the fillet with butter. Ask for an extra side of grilled asparagus.

Grilled 10oz New York Strip Steak- hold the potatoes and fried onions. Ask for an extra side of grilled asparagus.

Hard Rock

Starters

Wings- traditional bone in with buffalo sauce

Salads

Steak Salad- hold the vinaigrette, and crispy onions. Choose ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Grilled Chicken Salad- hold the croutons.

Legendary Steak Burgers

Original Legendary Burger- hold the bun and sauce. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in. Go with a mixed green salad as a side.

The Big Cheeseburger- Hold the bun. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in. Go with a mixed green salad as a side.

Double-Decker Double Cheeseburger- Hold the bun and sauce. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in. Go with a mixed green salad as a side.

Swiss Mushroom Burger- Hold the bun. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in. Go with a mixed green salad as a side.

Spicy Diablo Burger- Hold the bun. Ask for extra lettuce to wrap the burger in. Go with a mixed green salad as a side.

Entrees

Cowboy Ribeye- sub mashed potatoes for a side salad

New York Strip Steak- sub mashed potatoes for a side salad

Famous Fajitas- hold the tortillas and ask for it to be served over a side salad or extra lettuce.