UPDATED September 9, 2025

Step inside The Burning Blade Tavern to grab a bite in Dark Universe at Universal’s Epic Universe!

The Burning Blade Tavern is a Quick Service restaurant that pays homage to the iconic windmill from Universal’s 1931 classic Frankenstein. The Tavern gives diners the chance to eat in an “old mill which Darkmoor Village’s monster hunters have transformed into their hangout.” 

But don’t be SCARED… Instead of monsters being portrayed as heroes (as is the case at Das Stakehaus), The Burning Blade Tavern shines the spotlight on hunters who protect regular folk from these legendary beasts.

Surrounded by trophy heads of conquered monsters, diners are able to enjoy a menu of burgers, pretzels (including the “Hunter’s Garlic Stake”), wings, bratwurst, and specialty beverages while they listen to tales of victory from the hunters themselves!

Be sure to check out the photos below!

Oh, and that “burning blade” referenced in the name? This tavern erupts into flames several times an hour!

Menu

Click any of the links for our full review of the menu item:

Handhelds

• Hunter’s Garlic Stake, $8.99 — crispy garlic butter pretzel with garlic dipping sauce
• Burning Cheddar Bites, $11.99 — crispy fried poppers with sriracha ranch
• Burning Blade Burger, $12.99 — 4-oz. black angus patty with American cheese, caramelized onions, jalapeño bacon on a potato bun
• Charred Loaded Potato, $11.49 — hickory char-crusted and topped with Monterey Jack, sour cream, jalapeño bacon, and chives
• Staked Grilled Chicken — char-crusted chicken skewer with garlic nann, garlic tzatziki sauce, shaved cabbage, salsa roja

Non-alcoholic Specialty Beverages

• Monocane, $12.00 — Monin pineapple syrup, Monin blue raspberry syrup, Monin passion fruit syrup, emerald luster dust, and Sprite mocktail (with or without a souvenir beaker)

Cocktails

• Jekyll’s Remedy, $15.00 — New Amsterdam vodka, Bols peach schnapps, Sūpāsawā, cardamom, and clove tinctures

• Hyde’s Reagent, $15.00 — Cazadores Añejo Cristalino tequila, Gran Gala, DeKuyper Crème de Cassis, Sūpāsawā, simple syrup,and chipotle essence

• Lagoon’ita, $16.25 — Bacardi Superior, Pallini limoncello, green color, lime, blackberries and mint sprig

• My Only Weakness, $16.25 — Hayman’s London dry gin, Aperol Bols cherry brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup, Angostura aromatic bitters, Angostura orange bitters and soda water, lemon wheel and a cherry

• Pure of Heart, $18.00 — Misguided Spirits Hinky Dink’s Workingman’s Whiskey, The Bitter Truth Violet liqueur, DeKuyper Creme de Cassis, lime juice, pineapple juice, honey syrup, blackberry essence, topped with ginger beer
• Crossbow — Darkthorne Mead and Strongbow^® Gold Apple Cider (HINT: You may not see this drink on the posted menu in The Burning Blade, so be sure to ask the bartender if you’d like to order it!)

Draft Beer

• Reaper’s Reserve — brown ale spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove
• Crooked Can® High Stepper IPA — a bold, hoppy beer with notes of citrus and pine, balanced by a smooth malt backbone
• Modelo Especial®
• Bud Light®
• Crooked Can® Seasonal
• Strongbow® Gold Apple Cider — primary character of golden apples with backing notes of caramel
• Duvel® 6.66% — blond ale with a balanced flavor profile with lively citrus aromas such as orange and lemon zest, sweet mixed grains and a hint of green banana
• Darkthorne Mead — blackcurrant-boysenberry vanilla with pink peppercorn infusion

Canned Beer

• Rogue Dead Guy Ale® — malty aroma and a rich, rusty flavor
• Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier® Märzen — Oktoberfest-style lager with the distinct flavor and aroma of beechwood smoke

Wine

• Poggio Anima® Uriel Grillo Sicilia
• Poggio Anima® Samael Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Reviews

• REVIEW: We Tried the NEW Burning Blade Tavern at Universal’s Epic Universe
• REVIEW: “One of the Best I’ve Had in a Long Time.” We’ll Never Stop Thinking About This Epic Universe Baked Potato
• REVIEW: We Just Found a SECRET Menu Item at a Popular Epic Universe Restaurant
• REVIEW: This Restaurant Provides One of the Most Unique Experiences at Epic Universe

Important Info

• The Burning Blade is a Quick Service location.
• You can order from Epic Universe team members stationed at the counters, but you can also use Mobile Order via the free Universal Orlando app and pick up your food from the pickup window.
• In addition to indoor seating, there’s also a section of outside seating.
• If you love your time visiting The Burning Blade Tavern, you can pick up a T-shirt for the restaurant at The Manor Storehouse merchandise shop!

See ALL of the Restaurants at Epic Universe HERE!

Famous Dishes: Darkthorne Mead,  Burning Cheddar Bites, Charred Loaded Potato

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