Bigfire at Universal CityWalk Orlando

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What is Bigfire?

A giant, custom-made wood-fire grill is situated in the very heart of Bigfire, allowing guests to see the food cooked right in front of their eyes. But this dominating feature also sets the stage for the entire dining experience; “fire-kissed” American fare, from steaks and burgers to salmon avocado toast, is presented in a warm, cozy atmosphere designed to conjure nostalgic feelings of summers by the water. One of the big draws here is the special type of wood, whether that be Cherrywood or Pecanwood, that is used to complement each dish on the menu so that the smoked flavor is always just right.

Where is Bigfire located?

At Universal CityWalk Orlando.

Bigfire – hours and reservations

Bigfire is open for dinner year-round and for lunch during peak periods. Hours, however, are subject to change.

Sunday – Friday 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Saturday 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Bigfire serves brunch on Sunday mornings from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. You can view the menu here.

Reservations are available here.

What’s the story behind Bigfire?

For the full scoop on Bigfire’s backstory, please see our complete write-up.

Bigfire – theming

Conceived in conjunction with Universal’s theme-park designers, just as the impeccable Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen was, Bigfire consists of small touches throughout, making this one of the most detailed venues at CityWalk (even if that theming is meant to be more subtle than bold). The restaurant is designed to feel like a grand lakeside lodge, employing warm colors, cast-iron and wood accents, retro camp lanterns, a cozy fireplace inside, and a fire pit outside in order to pull off the effect. Every outdoor seat comes with a tableside s’mores kit, and there are also oversize plaid blankets and various lawn games strewn about out here, as well, sealing the family-on-summer-vacation deal.

What was Bigfire’s opening date?

June 26, 2019

What’s on the menu at Bigfire?

Note that three different types of wood – cherry, pecan, and oak – are paired with many of the dishes (and, even, some drinks) to increase their flavor profiles.

Shareable Starters

Hearth Oven-baked Bread – $9.00
Bigfire’s signature hearth oven-baked bread served with herbed butter, orange peach preserves

Smoked Brook Trout Dip – $17.00
Paired with house-made crackers

Skillet-roasted Mussels – $19.00
Sizzling with herb broth, white wine, chives, smoked salt, grilled bread

Bourbon Cheese Fondue – $18.00
Wood grilled asparagus, herb roasted marble potatoes, grilled bread, grilled shishito peppers, grilled carrots

Barbecue Chicken Flatbread – $17.00
Pulled chicken, bourbon apple butter, smoked cheddar, pickled red onions, sherry vinegar reduction

Wood-charred Brussels Sprouts – $12.00
Tajin, shishito peppers, almond smear, arugula sprouts

Soup & Salads

Corn Bisque – $12.00
Corn relish, popcorn, chives

Seasonal Stone Fruit Salad – $15.00
Peaches, apricots, heirloom tomatoes, red watercress, arugula, frisee, goat cheese, candied pistachios, champagne vinaigrette

Cobb – $23.00
Bigfire’s signature wood blend grilled chicken, pork belly, corn, sweet potatoes, avocado, goat cheese, egg, almonds, honey barbecue dressing, cornbread 

Wedge – $17.00
Avocado, red onions, tomatoes, egg, bacon, blue cheese dressing
Bigfire’s signature wood blend-grilled NY strip + $7.00

From the Hearth

Grilled over Bigfire’s signature wood blend of specialty woods. Served with fire-grilled baby carrots, crispy smashed potatoes

Bigfire Fire-grilled Steaks
Filet Mignon: 8 oz. – $48.00
NY Sirloin Strip: 12 oz. – $54.00
Boneless Ribeye: 14 oz. – $56.00
Plant-Based Steak – $32.00

Entrées

Beer Can Chicken – $32.00
Half chicken, Lexington barbecue sauce, Alabama white barbecue sauce, coleslaw, corn on the cob, cornbread

Hearth Grilled Lamb Chops – $49.00
Mint basil marmalade, farro tabbouleh salad, caramelized cipollini onion, roasted vine tomatoes, chive oil

Shrimp and Smoked Cheddar Grits – $34.00
Crispy kale, andouille sausage gravy, biquinho peppers, Aleppo pepper flakes

Wood-Fired Grilled Scallops – $48.00
Popcorn risotto, corn relish, marcona almond gremolata

Grilled Barbecue Pork Chop – $39.00
12oz. bone-in, smoked honey carrot purée, green bean almondine, blistered vine tomatoes, caramelized onions, black cherry glazed

Hearth Oven Seafood Bake – $35.00
Diver scallops, shrimp, mussels, tomato and fennel ragú, caper verde, lemon butter, French baguette

Bone-in Short Rib – $44.00
Carolina barbecue, grilled corn on the cob, vine tomatoes, cipollini onions, spicy maple glazed jalapeño cornbread

Cauliflower Steak – $25.00
Shishito peppers, roasted vine tomatoes, warm farro salad, charred tomato sauce

Brook Trout – $32.00
Roasted marble potatoes, haricot vert Provencal salad, tasso ham vinaigrette, grilled ham

Caroline Barbecue Wild Boar Sandwich – $24.00
Apple kale coleslaw, lettuce, tomato, house pickles, brioche bun

Hot Honey Salmon – $38.00
Smoked cauliflower purée, heirloom carrots, blistered vine tomatoes, fresh herb salad

Steak Knife Burger – $23.00
1/2lb. black Angus beer, honey pepper bacon, smoked pimento cheese, bib lettuce, tomato, signature brioche bun

Grilled Chicken Sandwich – $22.00
Crispy jalapeños, hot honey glaze, honey pepper bacon, maple jalapeño vinaigrette, arugula, pickled red onion, brioche bun

Handhelds

Served with Bigfire fries

Elk Sloppy Joe – $24.00
Open-faced, beer cheese, onion rings, house-made pickle chips, Texas toast

Bigfire Cheeseburger – $21.00
1/2 lb. Black Angus beef, cheddar cheese, bibb lettuce, beefsteak tomato, signature brioche bun

Grilled Chicken – $22.00
Walnut pesto, peach preserves, bibb lettuce, grilled red onion, smoked cheddar cheese, signature brioche bun

Salmon BLTA – $25.00
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, smoked caper aioli, signature Bigfire brioche bun

Sides

Bigfire Pork Mac and Cheese – $11.00
Fire Grilled Asparagus – $8.00
Sweet Corn Pudding – $8.00
Roasted Marble Potatoes – $9.00
House Salad – $9.00
Corn on the Cob – $8.00
Popcorn Risotto – $11.00
Loaded Pub Fries – $11.00

Kids’ menu

Entrees

All meals served with your choice of strawberry applesauce, grapes, or fries

Chicken Fingers – $12.00

Cheeseburger Sliders – $12.00

Mac & Cheese – $12.00

Chicken & Beef Skewers – $13.00

Grilled 4 oz. Sirloin – $13.00

Drinks

Fountain Soda – $3.50
Coke, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Hi-C Pink Lemonade, Fanta Orange, Sprite, Root Beer

Iced Tea – $3.50
Sweet or Unsweetened

Hot Chocolate – $5.00
With marshmallows

Juice – $3.50
Apple, Cranberry, Orange, or Pineapple

Milk – $3.50
2% White and 1% Chocolate

Desserts

Tableside S’mores – $19.00
Marshmallows, graham crackers, chocolate, peanut butter cups for two
Each additional portion – $9.00

Rocky Road Baked Alaska – $12.00
Chocolate ice cream, toasted marshmallows, caramel praline crust, huckleberry core, meringue, torched tableside

Campfire Strawberry Shortcake – $13
Sweet cornbread, honey butter drizzle, strawberry compote, macerated strawberries, vanilla ice cream, mint-infused whipped cream

Skillet-baked Chocolate Cake – $13.00
Flourless chocolate cake, cherries, bourbon ice cream

Dessert Drinks

Grown Up Hot Chocolate – $17.00
Premium hot chocolate, choice of liquor

Keep It Simple – $18.00
Premium coffee, choice of liquor

Drinks

Soft Drinks

Fountain Soda – $5.00
Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Fanta Orange, Hi-C Pink Lemonade, Root Beer

Iced Tea – $5.00
Sweet or unsweetened

Hot chocolate – $5.00
With marshmallows

Hot Coffee – $4.50
Regular or Decaf

Cappuccino – $5.00

Latte – $5.00

Espresso – $3.25

Hot Tea – $4.50
Green, Earl Grey, or Decaf

Juice – $3.50
Apple, Cranberry, Orange, or Pineapple

Milk – $3.50
2% white and 1% chocolate

Bottled Water – $6.00
Acqua Panna or San Pellegrino

Old Fashioneds & Manhattans

Smoked Old Fashioned – $19.00
Knob Creek Maple, smoked over oak

The Classic – $18.00
Classic old fashioned with Bigfire Select Barrel Woodford Reserve

PB&J – $17.00
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon, Crème de Framboise

Blackberry Citrus – $19.00
Spirit of the Oak Bourbon, blackberry, orange

Classic Manhattan – $18.00
Classic Manhattan with Bigfire Select Barrel Woodford Reserve and sweet vermouth

Flights

Uncle Nearest – $23.00
Uncle Nearest Small Batch, Uncle Nearest Rye, Uncle Nearest Single Barrel

Hidden Gems Bourbon – $19.50
High West American Prairie, Hudson’s Baby, Noble Oak “Double Oak”

Specialty Cocktails

Bulleit Smash – $17.00
Bulleit Rye, simple syrup, fresh mint, blackberries and lemon

Florida Sour – $18.00
Chairman’s Reserve spiced rum, lime and grapefruit juice, passionfruit purée, vanilla bean paste

Big Fire 75 – $17.00
St. Augustin New World gin, St-Germaine Elderflower liqueur, Piper Sonoma® Brut, lemon juice, blood orange syrup

Lakeside Punch – $17.00
St. Augustine Florida cane vodka, orange, pineapple & cranberry juices

Raspberry Lemonade – $17.00
Tito’s vodka, fresh lemonade, Crème de Framboise

Specialty Mocktails

Blackberry Breeze – $11.00
Muddled blackberries and mint, ginger beer, spiced blackberry, crystalized ginger

Strawberry Elderflower Pink Lemonade – $12.00
Muddled strawberry, basil, elderflower tonic, lemonade

Whiskey

A distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash

Michter’s
Slaughter House
Jack Daniel’s
Jack Daniel’s 10yr
Jack Daniel’s 12yr
Bear Gully
Gentleman Jack
Southern Comfort
Southern Comfort, 100 Proof
Stranahan’s
George Dickel 13 yr Bottled in Bond
Tin Cup
Uncle Nearest, 1856 Premium Aged
Westland Distillery, American Single Malt
Balcones Corn Brimstone
Balcones True Blue
Screwball Peanut Butter

Bourbon

An American whiskey made using a corn-based mash

Horse Soldier, Small Batch
Basil Hayden Toast
Dark Door Spirits’ Spirit Of Oak
Bradshaw
Michter’s
Old Forester
Bird Dog, Small Batch
Bird Dog Chocolate
Wild Turkey
Wild Turkey Longbranch
Basil Hayden
Booker’s
Hudson’s Baby Bourbon
Maker’s Mark
Maker’s 46
Knob Creek
Knob Creek Smoked Maple
Angel’s Envy
Russell’s Reserve 10 yr
Smooth Ambler “Big Level”
Blanton’s
Jim Beam
Buffalo Trace
Eagle Rare
Stillhouse Black Bourbon
St. Augustine Bourbon
Evan Williams
Yellowstone Bourbon
Bulleit
Bulleit 10 yr
High West American Prairie Bourbon
Four Roses Yellow Label
Four Roses Small Batch
Four Roses Small Batch 100 Proof
Rabbit Hole
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Bourbon
1792 Ridgemont
EH Taylor Jr, Small Batch
Devil’s River Small Batch Texas Bourbon
Garrison Brothers, Texas Bourbon
Noble Oak, Double Oak Bourbon
Smooth Ambler Contradiction
Smooth Ambler Big Level

Rye

A spicy, dry American whiskey made using a rye-based mash

Rittenhouse
Old Overholt
Bulleit
Limestone Branch, Minor Case
Templeton, 4 yr Rye
Michter’s
Whistle Pig Rye
Sagamore Spirit, Cask Strength Rye
Splinter Group, Whip Saw Rye
Balcones Rye
Knob Creek Rye
Sazerac 18-year
Thomas H Handy Rye

Draft Beers

$12.25-$13.00

Bell’s Two Hearted
Abita Amber
Lexington Bourbon Barrel Ale
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Sam Adams Seasonal
Crooked Can Florida Sunshine Lager

Bottles & Cans

$9.50-$11.25

Budweiser
Bud Light
Miller Light
Michelob Ultra
Angry Orchard
Wicked Weed Pernicious
PBR
Coppertail Unholy

Wine

White

Kendall-Jackson “Vintner’s Edition”
Chardonnay, Fulton, California
Bottle 53

St. Hubert’s “The Stag”
Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, Australia
Bottle 56

Chalk Hill
Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California
Bottle 60

Rombauer
Chardonnay, Carneros, California
Bottle 83

Rombauer
Chardonnay, Carneros, California
Bottle 83

Cakebread Cellars
Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California
Bottle 109

Seghesio
Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley, California
Glass 16
Bottle 60

Michael Pozzan Special Selection “Annabella”
Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California
Glass 14
Bottle 53

Gravel Bar
Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, Washington
Bottle 56

ZD
Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California
3oz. 19
6oz. 31
Bottle 116

Honig
Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California
Glass 14
Bottle 53

Decoy
Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, California
Bottle 64

Acrobat Vineyards
Pinto Gris, West Valley Region, Oregon
Bottle 60

A to Z
Riesling, Newberg, Oregon
Glass 14
Bottle 53

Forge Cellars
Riesling, Burdett, New York
Bottle 56

Schramsberg Brut Rosé
Rosé Sparkling Wine, Sonoma County, California
Bottle 113

San Simeon
Viognier, Paso Robles, California
Bottle 64

Elk Cove
Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Bottle 64

Gundlach Bundschu Gewurztraminer
Californian Gewürztraminer, Sonoma, California
Glass 17
Bottle 64

Belle Glos “Oeil de Perdrix” 
Rosé,  Napa Valley, California
Glass 15
Bottle 56

Sparkling

Chandon Blanc Demi Sec
Sparkling Wine, California
Bottle 64

Piper Sonoma Brut
Sparkling Wine, Sonoma County, California
Glass 21
Bottle 79

Schramsberg Brut
Rosé Sparkling Wine, Sonoma County, California
Bottle 128

G.H. Mumm “Cordon Rouge”
Brut Champagne, Champagne, France
Bottle 173

Red

Canoe Ridge Expedition
Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Haven Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington
Bottle 60

Sebastiani
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Coast, California
Bottle 49

St. Hubert’s The Stag 
Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, California
Bottle 79

Austin Hope
Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California
Bottle 98

Jordan
Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
Glass 27
Bottle 101

Sean Minor “Four Bears”
Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California
Glass 14
Bottle 53

Silver Oak
Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
3oz. 23
6oz. 38
Bottle 143

Ghost Pines
Merlot, Napa Valley, California
Bottle 64

Stags’ Leap Winery
Merlot, Napa Valley, California
Glass 20
Bottle 75

Duckhorn Estate
Merlot, Napa Valley, California
3oz. 19
6oz. 32
Bottle 120

Oberon
Merlot, Napa Valley, California
Bottle 68

Tortoise Creek
Clarksburg, California
Glass 12
Bottle 45

La Crema
Pinot Noir, Monterey County, California
Glass 16
Bottle 60

Erath
Pinot Noir, Oregon
Bottle 56

Meiomi
Pinot Noir, California
Bottle 64

Row Eleven Viñas 3
Pinot Noir, California
Bottle 60

Three Saints
Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, California
Bottle 75

Evening Land “Seven Springs Vineyard”
Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon
3oz. 18
6oz. 30
Bottle 113

Rodney Strong “Upshot”
Red Blend, Sonoma County, California
Glass 15
Bottle 56

King Estate “North by Northwest”
Red Blend, Columbia Valley, Washington
Bottle 53

Orin Swift Abstract
Red Blend, California
Bottle 98

The Prisoner
Red Blend, Napa Valley, California
Bottle 105

Mount Peak Winery “Gravity”
Red Blend, Napa County, California
Bottle 124

Flora Springs “Trilogy”
Red Blend, Napa County, California
3oz. 30
6oz. 50
Bottle 188

Matchbook Malbec
Malbec, Dunnigan Hills, Yolo County, California
Glass 14
Bottle 53

Michael David Winery “Inkblot”
Petit Verdot, Lodi, California
Bottle 83

Michael David Syrah Petit Petite
Petite Petit, Lodi, California
Bottle 64

1000 Stories
Zinfandel, Mendicino County, California
Bottle 64

Mount Peak “Rattlesnake”
Zinfandel, Napa,California
Bottle 113

Bigfire Sunday Brunch

Entrées

Smoked Salmon Bagel – $25.00
Everything bagel, dill-chive cream cheese, lemon zest, shaved whole egg, red onion, grape tomato-caper salad, arugula, lemon oil

Moonshine Maple French Toast – $20.00
Honey black-pepper smoked bacon or chicken sausage, pecan granola, sweet mascarpone

Steak Egg Benedict – $30.00
Beef tenderloin, Bearnaise sauce, tomato jam, grilled cornbread, breakfast marble potatoes
Smoked Salmon +8
Barbecue Shrimp +15

BigFire Omlet – $28.00
Grilled rib-eye steak, red onions, tomato, shishito peppers, beer cheese, breakfast potatoes

S’mores Pancakes – $20.00
Chocolate chips, graham crackers, marshmallows. powdered sugar, maple syrup

Avocado Toast – $20.00
Grilled sourdough, baby heirloom tomatoes, goat cheese, watermelon radish, arugula, citrus vinaigrette, poached egg, breakfast potatoes

Wood Fire Steak & Eggs – $40.00
NY strip steak, two eggs any style, smoked bacon, breakfast marble potatoes

Barbecue Shrimp & Grits – $34.00
Crispy kale, smoked Cheddar grits, andouille sausage gravy, poached egg, Aleppo pepper flakes, arugula

Chicken & Waffles – $29.00
Maple sage & serrano syrup

Sides

Side Garden Salad – $9.00
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, champagne vinaigrette

Applewood Smoked Bacon – $6.00

Chicken Sausage – $6.00

Roasted Marble Potatoes – $6.00

Lemon Scented Asparagus – $6.00

Juices

Green Detox – $7.00
Celery, green apples, cucumber, kale, lemon, pineapple

Sunshine Boost – $7.00
Carrots, orange, ginger, lime

Specialty Cocktails

BigFire American Bloody Mary – $17.00
St. Augustine Florida cane vodka, Bloody Mary mix

Apple Pie Mimosa – $17.00
Firefly Apple Pie moonshine, Piper Sonoma sparkling wine, apple juice

BigFire Refresher – $17.00
Deep Eddy Sweet Tea, grapefruit & peach vodkas, lime juice, elderflower tonic

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