Sharks Underwater Grill and Bar is one of the best in-park table service dining venues not only at SeaWorld Orlando, but also in any of the Orlando area theme parks. This full service restaurant features a variety of entrees like pan seared scallops, filet mignon and Miso roasted Atlantic Salmon. There is also a wide range of wines and specialty cocktails.
Located near the Mako roller coaster in the same building as the Shark Encounter, Sharks Underwater Grill is open daily and reservation for the same day can be made at the host station starting at 11:00 AM.
The restaurant is the winner of a number of awards including the 2013 Silver Spoon Award by Orlando Life Magazine and received outstanding ratings in the Zagat 2014 Orlando Restaurant Survey. The dining experience is very unique and guests feel like they are sitting in the middle of a shark infested aquarium. Massive windows facing the aquarium offer spectacular views of a number of different types of sharks along with numerous different species of marine life.
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The Menu at Sharks Underwater Grill
Sharks Underwater Grill features an everyday menu for both lunch and dinner. The specific menu items are indicated below as of January 2023.
Appetizers
- Coconut Chicken Tenders
- Cold Water Lobster Bisque
- Grilled Lamb Chops
- Burrata & Beets
- Caprese Salad
Entrees
- Filet Mignon
- Tempura Shrimp
- Kobe Beef Sliders
- Pan Seared Scallops
- Claxton Family Farms Chicken
- Miso Roasted Atlantic Salmon
- Caesar Salad (add chicken, shrimp or salmon)
Kids Menu
- Hot Dog
- Grilled Fish
- Chicken Tenders
- Mac & Cheese
- Angel Hair Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Kids’ Sides
- Garden Salad
- Fries
- Mashed Potatoes
- Seasonal Vegetables
Kids’ Desserts
- Seasonal Fruit
- Shark Sundae
Beverages
- Fountain beverages from Coca-Cola
- Bottled Water
- Milk
- Draft & Bottled Beer
- Can Cocktails
- Seltzers
- Sangria
- Wine
Desserts
- Cheesecake
- Chocolate Cake
- Cookies
For theme park dining, prices are considered fairly reasonable. Entrees at Sharks Underwater Grille range from around $20.00 to more than $35.00.
SeaWorld Orlando All-Day Dining
SeaWorld Orlando offers a unique “All-Day Dining” deal which allows guests to eat at a number of different locations are the park as often as once every ninety (90) minutes.
Adults diners can enjoy one entree, one side or dessert and one non-alcoholic regular sized drink for $49.99 per day. Kids ages three to nine can redeem a “kids meal” for $24.99 per day. Sharing and take out dining is not allowed with this package.
Eateries that accept SeaWorld’s all-day dining include:
- Voyager’s Smokehouse
- Expedition Cafe’
- Captain Pete’s Island Hot Dogs
- Seafire Grill
- Lakeside Grill
- Altitude Burger
- Panini Shore Cafe’
- Waterway Grill
Unfortunately, the all-day dining deal does not include Sharks Underwater Grill as well as Dine with Killer Whales and any Character Dining experiences.
Shark Encounter
One of the most interesting animal experiences at SeaWorld Orlando is the Shark Encounter. This attraction is a walk-thru experience that combines the viewing of a number of aquariums along with an up close view of sharks in one of the world’s largest underwater viewing tunnels.
Guests travel under a massive shark (and other marine species) aquarium that doubles as the transparent viewing “wall” for Sharks Underwater Grille.
Where to stay when visiting SeaWorld Orlando?
Local area hotels book up quickly so it is our recommendation that you get your reservations as early as possible. Crowd levels are typically higher than usual due not only to this special event, but also school holidays as well as “Spring Break”. And in the spring time there are always large conventions coming to Orlando where many hotels block off rooms for the convention attendees.
If you are planning on consuming a number of adult beverages, we would highly recommend you stay a hotel within walking distance or with a transportation service.
The Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
The Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld is one of our favorite hotels in Orlando and it is our “go to” when we are visiting SeaWorld. The Renaissance is literally across the street from SeaWorld and within walking distance. The hotel features 781 rooms & suites, a resort style pool with splash pad and water slides (R AQUA ZONE), fitness center, full service spa and extensive dining options.
Hotel rates range from around $150.00 per night to more than $350.00 per night depending on the time a year. There is a $30 per day resort fee plus a 6% resort tax on top of a 6.5% sales tax. It is an Official SeaWorld Hotel which provides guests a number of SeaWorld benefits including guaranteed admission and complimentary parking at SeaWorld, dining and merchandise discounts and complimentary access to the SeaWorld Rescue Tour.
The Residence Inn Orlando SeaWorld
The Residence Inn Orlando SeaWorld is less than a mile from the front gate. This hotel features family-sized apartment-style suites with kitchens and is one of the more affordable hotels in the SeaWorld area. Features include complimentary breakfast, 24-hour fitness center, resort pool with hot tub, barbeque grills and a sports court.
Hotel rates range from around $125 per night to more than $250 per night depending on the room type and the date of the stay. There are no resort fees but there is a daily parking charge of $15.oo to go along with the resort and sales tax.
The Residence Inn is also a Official SeaWorld Hotel so guests receive a number of theme park benefits along with their stay.
