Dining at SeaWorld is almost entirely of the fast-food variety. There is only one full-service restaurant, Sharks Underwater Grill, but it is a winner. Located in the Shark Encounter attraction, it is a sleek, modern, atmosphere-drenched eatery with a series of picture windows that look into SeaWorld’s enormous shark tank. The good news is that the food is as dramatic as the view, although the prices are on the high end of moderate. The Dine With Shamu program, described in detail later in this chapter, offers a chance to enjoy an early evening meal while visiting backstage with Shamu; this option is moderately expensive.
or more casual dining, I recommend Smoky Creek Grill for better-than-average slow-smoked barbecue, the Hospitality Deli for hefty sandwiches, and Mango Joe’s Cafe, near Wild Arctic, for the fajitas. I find the large, splashy, cafeteria-style restaurants in the Waterfront section a bit of a disappointment.
There is beer to be had, as you might expect at a park owned by Anheuser-Busch, but it seems less omnipresent than it does at some other parks. Indeed, many of the fast-food establishments are alcohol-free. On the other hand, you can get a mixed drink here, at the outdoor Sand Bar, at the base of the Sky Tower.
You can also get great desserts here. They’re made right on the premises and most of the casual eateries offer them. I especially recommend the chocolate cherry and carrot cakes (about $3), but those whose taste runs to fruit for dessert won’t be disappointed. Fresh strawberries are readily available. On top of that, the prices at all of SeaWorld’s eateries are less than those you’ll encounter at other area theme parks.
SeaWorld lets you eat while waiting for or watching the big outdoor stadium shows; there are even snack bars (offering ice cream bars and nachos) conveniently located near the entrances to the stands. Not all eating establishments are open throughout the park’s operating hours. A “Dining Guide,” listing the various restaurants and their operating hours, is available at the Information Desk in the Entrance Plaza.
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