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NBA City is a complete dining and entertainment experience
  • Desserts made from scratch!
  • Located @ Universal's CityWalk
  • Signature Entree Selections

NBA City has been twice voted "Best Theme Restaurant in Orlando" by the Orlando Sentinel. NBA City's second restaurant was opened in February of 2006 in the Target Center Arena home of the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The restaurant's menu features a delicious mix of fresh and high-quality American cuisine, including grilled steaks, hamburgers, fresh pastas, brick oven pizzas, salads, and sandwiches. All of the desserts are made from scratch and are sure to please anyone's sweet tooth. NBA City Orlando's design is dramatic yet warm and comfortable, reminiscent of the classic arenas from the 1940s and 1950s. A 33-foot tall statue of the NBA's "Logoman" greets guests as they enter. The restaurant is 17,500 sq. feet and seats up to 352 on two levels. Private party space is available from an intimate VIP room for 25 to a cocktail reception for 800.

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4 Star Rating - Very good 1 review – Review NBA City

(407) 622-2489

6068 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819

Editorial Description by Citysearch
The NBA and Hard Rock Cafe International banded together to create this theme restaurant.
Rated 9.5 out of 10 by Citysearch.

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Love it  4 Star Rating - Very good

If you love sports you will love NBA City. A great place for sports fans and anyone who loves the NBA. Kids are welcomed, adults and basically everyone has a wonderful time.

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The food is out of this world 5 Star Rating - World class

I was extremely impressed at the entire experience of this establishment. From the minute you walk in the door you are treated with a very welcoming and attentive staff. The excitement of the atmosphere makes it an electric experience. The food is beyond good. It has a unique and gourmet flavor I did not expect in such a family oriented place. The server is there for you, whatever the request. They make you feel like a king and queen. I have no regrets, other than not having experienced this sooner. I would HIGHLY recommend. The only thing I found a bit annoying was the volume of the screened TV's.

Posted 07/14/08 at 8:35am

Bad Food, Terrible Service, Steal Money 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

Last night my boyfriend and I decided to go eat there, seeing as how we live in Orlando and had never been there. We get there and are seated in front of a group of men watching the game and screaming at the screen. So much for the romantic night. Then we order our food. We got the chicken fingers as an appetizer. When they arrived I was shocked at the small portion of chicken. There was more decoration on the plate then actual food. Then main course arrives. He gets his Philly Cheese steak. It looked like a gas station sandwich and the fried were burnt and bland. GROSS!!! My order was not brought up, so I figured ok, maybe mines taking a little longer. About 20 minutes go by and still no food. So the waitress comes by to ask how everything is and we tell her I have not gotten my food. She said I thought you didn't want anything. I was speechless. Then she proceeded to argue with me on whether or not I had ordered food, blaming me. So I went to speak with the manager. He also said it was pretty much our fault I never got food and offered a 10% discount......10%!!!! WHAT A JOKE!!! If this had happened anywhere else they would of given us the meal for free and probably then some. So, the bill after the discount was taken off was about 20$. We didn't leave that terrible waitress any tip. He checked his email today (the day after the incident) and found out that the MANAGER that had cashed us out had actually tacked 5$ on to the bill without our permission. So, to recap the so called romantic night...the food was terrible for the price, the waitress and manager argued with me and blamed me, I had to starve for the horrible hour and half we were there and then they STOLE OUR MONEY!!!
PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COST!!!

Pros: THERE ARE NONE
Cons: bad food, steal money, bad service
Posted 06/26/08 at 5:15pm

Great Atmosphere and good food. 5 Star Rating - World class

This is a very nice place for the sports enthusiast. From entering the restaurant with all the sports memorabilia to the activities for the kids on the first floor. Its already great. I think it was list 3 levels, and there are flat screeens everywhere to watch the game. The aura of the place is awesome. Food is reasonable priced and its good. Its located in the Universal Studios Citywalk. So it already has a great attraction just from where its located. Good Choice. Two Thumbs up.

Pros: Location, Ambience, Surrounding Crowd. Wait staff.
Cons: A long walk from the parking structure.
Posted 07/25/07 at 8:23am

Great overall experience!! 5 Star Rating - World class

My family and I are from the Boston area and spent ten days in the Orlando area just recently. My two sons absolutely love the gaming area as well as the retail store (especially the Paul Pierce authentic jerseys we puchased).

The drink selection was quite good and we enjoyed our specialty martinis very much. To my surprise, the food was very, very good, as well, as the service we received. Very attentive, from when we walked in until we left during our two visits. My recommendation: a must visit! You will be very surprised and very pleased if you have not been here before. We will definitely be back during our next visit.

Pros: All in one great experience!
Cons: long lines in retail
Posted 07/24/06 at 12:00am

Customer Service Like No Other Establishment 5 Star Rating - World class

After spending a week in Orlando where it seems getting customers in and out like cattle is the main objective of restaurants, the experience was refreshing. Not only was my family of four treated like we were wanted there the food was tops of our trip. My children loved the game area and my youngest son was made to feel like a star when receiving his own personalized jersey. I definitely recommend visiting this location whether you're going to the attractions or not.

Posted 07/22/06 at 12:00am