Hidden away, Bar 17 Bistro is a rooftop bar at Universal's Aventura Hotel in Orlando, Florida. Luckily, I had some friends that knew about this. It was definitely worth the trip. There is a 360 panoramic view and if you're a tourist, probably something cool to see for locals maybe we don't care so much about local traffic and the tops of surrounding hotels. Haha It's definitely a nice ambience though and they have lots of seating and places for lounging. I can see this being a romantic spot, depending on where you position yourself or a cool place to bring the family to give the kids something to look at. It has a modern aesthetic but I wouldn't call it a premium spot. The server was really nice and I really appreciated that the manager came and turned on the heating lamps because it was a little bit cool with the wind. My friends and I decided to do a family style meal, we ordered a medley of dishes, and I didn't realize the place was Korean themed. You wouldn't have guessed based off of anything there. We got the Bibimbap and they were nice enough to substitute the beef for chicken. We also got the side of noodles, seasonal veggies, which were zucchini and squash, and the brussels sprouts. My favorite was definitely the brussels sprouts they were cooked to perfection and were labeled as Matcha flavored even though I didn't fully taste that flavor profile. Our entire meal was around $60 but we would definitely ate on the lighter side since we only shared three small dishes and one entrée. I thought it would be more food, but it was definitely enough for a light meal. Pro tip ask for some of the spicy sauce on the side it added a really good kick to our meal! Dig in! read more

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March 2026 Bar 17 is the place to be no matter the time of day! I especially loved it at night listening to the live music & watching the fireworks from afar while sipping on a beautifully blended lavender cocktail that Barbie made! I also enjoyed the chicken boa! Very light, tasty, & felt like eating a cloud. read more

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Aventura is our favorite hotel when we travel to the Orlando area. One of the things that draws us back over and over is the Bar 17 Bistro on the rooftop of the hotel. The views are outstanding. It is especially lovely at night when the parks are all lit up! The service at Bar 17 is always phenomenal regardless of if it is a slow afternoon or busy night. We are always impressed by the care and attention we recieve. The drink menu is expansive (try a cocktail) and the food is delicious. This time we did a sampler platter that was amazing! Definitely visit Bar 17 Bistro if you are on the Universal Orlando Resort property! read more

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We were staying at this hotel for a couple of days so it was convenient to eat at! The restaurant is located on the top of the hotel 17th floor. There is a express elevator that goes straight from the fresh floor to the top which is very convenient. You seat yourself. There's a beautiful view being it's on the top of the hotel in the day. The weather is nice in the evening gets a little bit of chill a light jacket would be good. The service is OK. We ate there twice this week. The first night, the waitress forgot about our food so we waited maybe an hour. The flavors to the food was savory that I'm from Hawaii. I love Japanese food.. There is a spicy to the food which is not too hot, but bareable spice. My second visit the food came out in a reasonable time about 20 minutes that the flavor is good. The Korean fried chicken was hot & crispy! Overall, it's a four star restaurant. They do have a variety of food for kids and adult and they can enjoy the beautiful view. read more

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Rooftop bar at the Aventura Hotel. Great views and great cocktails. It's open air so when the weather is nice, it's great to be up here. read more

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It's 3 stars and I would still recommend. We decided to check out this rooftop bar after a day of travel into Orlando. We were looking forward to watching some fireworks and got to enjoy the evenings views. If it's not more stars, it's because they could do more. Service feels, though friendly, it feels phoned in. The food is satisfactory, nothing to complain about but also nothing that wows. For a more fulfilling meal get the ribs, it comes with rice! The ambiance is a bit lackluster; it feels like they fumbled what could be a lively and energetic rooftop bar/restaurant/lounge. Given we just wanted a few bites and a few drinks with a chance to watch fireworks it met our needs, thus, I would recommend to fellow tourists/fellow hotel guests - we were across the street and it wasnt out of the way. read more

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Came here for a birthday celebration. The views from the rooftop is a vibe and the drinks are on point as well. Our server made sure everything came out on time, and it was overall a good experience. Will definitely be back! read more

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I've been back since my first visit and I cannot wait to return! This bar is BEAUTIFUL. The fans are placed thoughtfully for a comfortable outdoor experience PERFECT for sunset cocktails. I had the Bistro 17 burger (both times‍) highly recommend. The staff is casual but thoughtful. I'm in love. read more

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I have been a few times and adding to - I do find the servers friendly, the view outstanding and the overall vibe relaxing and enjoyable. I was a bit disappointed by the change in menu. We went back last night to get a meal we really loved and found we no longer could order it due to menu change. The last time I went my husband and I discovered the egg noodle stir fry and added a medium rare steak. That was one of the best meals I had had and was very disappointed to see such a good option removed. Will we go back - yes, for the view and drinks but no, for the food. read more

Bar 17 Bistro - The sunset view last evening. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Came here to check out the view and a few drinks! I love that you get a 360 view of Orlando, and can even see some of the theme park spots near by. Definitely would be cool to see at night when the Disney fireworks are going off! The drinks were alright. We tried one of their menu items the Foggy Sunset and a house margarita. I liked that they used fresh juice in the margarita versus a sour mix! We didn't try the food on this visit but the menu did look good. The service was also really good. Very attentive and friendly! read more

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The Orlando and themeview, the live music, and the drinks - all you need to enjoy a sunset at Bar 17 Bistro. The Bao buns are delicious. Service is epic, just like everything read more

I'm only giving 5 stars for the views -talk about ambiance-and service however the food has changed and was not impressive this visit...I've gone a few times and really enjoyed the burger and their wings however the food was not good -the burger was overcooked and dry and tasteless but i was in a rush and just ate it...definitely visit for the sunsets and the firework views ...its absolutely gorgeous to grab drinks and hang out..they really need better furniture options however it's a rooftop view of so many great things -just go!!!! They're only open 5pm-12am and watch out for closings for private events ! read more

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Amazing service!! Our server was kind, attentive, and high spirited. We also had the bao buns which were delicious and what a beautiful view! I will be returning for live music on the weekends read more

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This a composite score for experience and food. If I rated on food alone, I would probably give it 3.5 stars. I ordered brussel sprouts, 3 baos, and Parmesan fries to share. The brussel sprouts were tasty! They came with a lovely sauce and were nicely cooked. The baos were only ok, nothing to write home about. We got the pork belly, braised short rib, and jackfruit. The pork belly was our favorite followed by jackfruit, and then braised short rib. To be honest, they could be more flavorful overall. I also found the jackfruit to be too sweet. Their flavors also didn't really read Asian to me. To be fair, I live in Southern California where we have delicious authentic cuisine from a variety of Asian countries, so I also understand I'm more particular about these flavors. I personally wouldn't order them again; I also found $18 for 3 to be quite steep. On the other hand, the fries were tasty with a very generous portion! I enjoyed the creamy dipping sauce that came with them. I would get them again. The only thing that would make them better is if they had garlic (and/or truffle oil) on them. I also loved the ambiance! It is up on the 17th floor of Aventura and has awesome views (especially of Volcano Bay). If you time it right, you can also see the fireworks at Walt Disney World in the distance. The service was also good; the server was friendly though it did take a bit for the food to come out. Just for the view and experience alone, I would visit here again. read more

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ventura hotel roof top! 17th floor :) Janelle was our server on a nice night a night so clear i even seen a shooting star. Make sure it's good weather bc the night before it was closed due to high winds. We ordered the halibut crudo, Korean gojuchung platter, and it was paired w the lychee dream. Delish! Fast and clean area! Second time I visited was the night after and I was still in love if not more! They had a one man band playing up beat happy music, he was great on his guitar! He even took my song request! I ordered the chicken wings app and soul train drink! Wings were so good I could have ordered another bc it was so juicy not too spicy and crispy but I had dinner right before and just needed a snack. I did however order two soul trains! So yummy! Barbie was my waitress and she was the sweetest I wish I could have taken her back w me to my home town bar! View looks over the whole city 360, it's beautiful, the vibe is romantic fun and I would def recommed roof top bar! Bistro bar 17 is the best from the Korean food to the vibes to the service :) top to bottom! 10 out of 10! read more

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Great drinks, great service, great view and comfy seating! Everything there is delicious and the live music is always great. Great for dates and girl/guys night out read more

Bar 17 Bistro - That was my birthday cake from our server Jenine! She was great - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I have visited a couple times over the past two years and it seems to be a good stop for a quick bite or a drink. Aventura's rooftop bar offers some sweeping panoramic views from which you can see just about every Central Florida attraction. I encourage you to bring your camera. Being a rooftop bar, it can get very windy up there - you've been warned. It seems that over time they have cut down the menu a bit, so you may find that some favorites from your last visit are no longer available (where did those amazing mushrooms go)!? Drinks are pretty fantastic, but they come at vacation prices, so you might not want to hang out here all night. Service is prompt and mostly affable. The bar is pretty quiet during the day, but the crowd tends to pick up later. I have never needed reservations here and they appear to always have open seats. This place is pretty informal and you will likely find yourself in a low-to-the-ground beanbag-esque chair. You should probably avoid that cute cocktail address unless you can pony up to the bar. read more

Service was so-so here at the bar area seating area, but the food wasn't bad and the view is great since you can see all around the immediate area. There are also plenty of tables throughout the entire rooftop. The menu options appear to rotate here, so be be prepared to order a different item if you see something for a previous picture that is no longer available. For example, fried rice wasn't on the evening we stopped in. This is a great option to catch happy hour too if you are staying at The Aventura Hotel or one of the sister properties across the street. read more

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This is all about ambiance. I'm a big fan of Aventura resort, and this is literally the tops, as it's the rooftop bistro! The sights are really awesome, as you have a 360 degree view of the surrounding parks and skyline of the Orlando area. The food is ok, and the service is really friendly. Drinks are pretty good too, albeit on the pricey side. I'd very much suggest checking it out, even if you just have a quick cocktail! read more

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Drinks were great (17 apples & foggy sunrise) the baos trio- Shrimp, crispy pork belly and braised short rib; the rib was missing something but otherwise a hit the fries are crispy and delish and the burger was juicy and cooked perfectly- added bonus the staff & the view was amazing! read more

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Stunned at the awful service Friday March 21st. This was worthy of a Bar Rescue episode. Our server went missing for 30-40 minutes at a time. We got up to get our own drinks at the bar and couldn't get served there either. Terrible. read more

Nice rooftop restaurant + lounge at Aventura Hotel with a casual feeling to it. Plenty of TVs to watch sports and good cocktails. We caught the fireworks up here on 4th of July and it was worth the visit. I was really impressed with how good the food was, especially the brussel sprouts and chicken katsu. Really recommend! Service was friendly and attentive. Cool spot! Will be back. read more

Bar 17 is a cool spot to enjoy a drink and some bites with a fun view. If you're an Orlando local like me, parking can be a bit of a challenge. When I visited, it was during a Grad Bash night at Universal and the parking garage wasn't charging for parking. My understanding is that typically you're able to get your parking validated if you spend at least $25 - which isn't hard to do at a resort bar. Make sure you ask about this because otherwise parking is close to $50. Once you arrive to the hotel, there is an express elevator up to the 17th floor. The staff is really friendly and give great recommendations. For my drink, I got the ORLANDOS & DONT'S which is Seagram's Gin, saké, lemon, cucumber, raspberry. Food, I really liked the baby beet salad. Someone else in my party ordered the bao buns and they weren't great. They were close to $20 for three baos that were pretty small and dry. read more

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The best part of this place were the views! Loved going here at sunset and then seeing all the surrounding fireworks go off. Drinks were good, not too strong, but still decent to sip on while chit chatting. I had a one in a melon, which was heavy on the line/melon flavor. The sunset peach was nice lol, sweet, which masked the liquor flavor. I went on a Friday evening and this place got packed! The bartenders were backed up with all the orders they were getting, so patience is key when it's busy. Their food menu looked pretty good with some interesting bites! The cocktail menu is limited, but they have the classics and it's seemed like it was also sort of open bar! read more

Bar 17 Bistro - Sunset punch (left), one in a melon (right) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Came to eat here after an afternoon at the parks since we were staying at Aventura hotel. We were tired, but the view was fantastic and kept the kids entertained looking around to see all the different area landmarks. We were also able to see some of the SeaWorld and Epcot fireworks. Service was ok since there was not many servers around the seating area, but there were 4 at the bar who were not busy. There were 2 servers each covering half of the seating. The food was good - we had the crispy brussels sprouts, parmesan fries, and bao (2 beef and 1 seasonal that was chicken). All the food was hot and good, but did take a little while to come out. I also ordered the burger which was good, but nothing extraordinary. The kids snacked on all of the above as well as an order of chicken tenders and fries. The drinks were great. I had the Down Thyme (Hendrick's Gin, peach schnapps, lavender syrup, lemon juice, brown sugar simple syrup). It was light and refreshing after a hot day. read more

Amazing views! This place is perfect to hangout for a few drinks and a delicious bite We visited for the first time during our stay at the Aventura Hotel and loved it! The drinks were delicious and we tried some of the food as well which did not disappoint. I do wish the steak came with some sides though, it doesn't come with anything and you have to order any sides for an extra cost which seemed a bit overpriced If you can visit during sunset do yourself a favor a do so! The views are incredible and you wont retreat it read more

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Amazing place to enjoy a chill afternoon. They have delicious drinks and bites too, we went twice during our stay at the Aventura hotel. If you can make sure to go just in time for sunset and you'll love it, very nice vibe and great music also read more

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Good service and experience at the rooftop highly recommended . Small menu but good choices and nice view read more

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Maybe we just caught them on a bad day but I really regretted even checking this place out. We ended up only ordering one drink because it took about 20 minutes to be acknowledged, when a waitress practically ran up to the table beside us before they had even sat down. It took the rest of the hour we spent there trying to find our waitress again to pay so we could leave. I'm sure they're short staffed like everyone else right now so I hate to hold that against them but being friendly can go a long way. The view is about the only saving grace and unfortunately a portion of it had been blocked off for an event that no one seemed to be attending. I'm not sure I would give this place another shot when there are many other options on the Universal property to try instead. read more

Bar 17 Bistro - a view of a city at night - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Bar 17 Bistro rooftop is the perfect place to go see beautiful sun set in Orlando. Ample seating and a wide variety of drinks and fingers food it is a good place to hangout with friends. Everything was great, but unfortunately we had to leave earlier because of an approaching storm. It got too windy and they had to close down for safety reasons, other than that ambient, service, drinks and food good, I'm looking forward to out next visit when I return to Orlando. read more

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The waiter was super mean. The menu and the reviews that are here on yelp and maps are old. The wings were old. My steak's quality and flavor was horrible . Mi friend's salad was literally only lettuce. The flavor in everything was horrible. The only thing I liked is the view and the ambience (live music and young people). Honestly if I had to go back, would be only for the view. I do not recommend eating here at all read more

Bar 17 Bistró! My friends and I went to Orlando for a moms trip and ended up at this rooftop which was an overall great experience. Service was great! Food was delicious and drinks were the perfect mix We order wings which were juicy and finger licking good! My burgers was fantastic! My margarita was perfectly made and so refreshing. It was such a good time because the lounge chairs were not so close to each other. So even though there's plp around you you felt like you had your own private section. My only suggestions would be: Maybe more Dim lighting/ and string lights will give it a wow factor. read more

Bar 17 Bistro - Ambiance was great - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Let me start by saying that i was an Aventura guest when i dined here so the seamlessness of getting to the restaurant from the hotel room might have earned that additional star. That being said, such a lovely rooftop to watch the sun set over Orlando and enjoy some cocktails. My table had a view of the "Volcano" in Volcano bay and the whole cabana bay resort. You can go grab a table and the server will come to you for your order. Highly recommend the crispy brussels sprouts. read more

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Bar 17 Bistro needs to upgrade . Location is good but all the furniture needs to be replaced by new ones.

I came here on a Saturday at sunset. The view was beautiful and there were a couple open tables. Seating is bar, lounge chairs or a standard low top table. Drinks: Almost Sangria- I liked that this was made with rose. The wine and peach flavor really came through and was delicious. Orlando's & Don'ts- sweet, refreshing drink. Tasted like a liquid popsicle. I personally would like to taste more alcohol. Volcano View- now this is more stiff. The lemon gave it a more tart flavor. Food: Fried Rice- I wasn't crazy about it but it's a decent side Fingerling Potatoes- good side portion and I like the creme fraiche on it Salmon- three small pieces but so flavorful and cooked perfectly. This was delicious but I did wish it was served with something. Korean Fried Wings- good flavor. Not the best I've ever had but it was cooked well The views and service made it a lovely time. I would go back for drinks and a view. Be sure to bring your parking ticket so it can be validated. read more

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Went on a Tuesday night with a party of 15. Great ambiance. However- Had 1 waiter between all of us, cocktails were overly sweet. Last drink was served at 11:59 and the bar closed at 12 sharp. Not sure how that works, there was no time to enjoy the cocktail. Rooftop has potential however not a good first impression. read more

We had a group of 7 adults come to grab drinks on a Wednesday night. A few locals with a few folks visiting from out of town. Besides a few people sitting at the bar, the bar was pretty empty. It was raining off and on all day that day, and the server suggested we move to the couches directly behind our table to give us some more elbow room and she was even kind enough to wipe the seats off for us since they were damp from the rain. We sat on the couches enjoying conversations and drinks until it started to rain and we were getting wet, so we grabbed our drinks, and moved back to our table, directly behind the couch. We had another server run over and say "hey! Y'all can't be moving tables when you feel like it! Because we have to clean up behind you!" without knowing we were only moving because of the rain. Obviously that comment didn't go well with the group, especially the locals as we all work in hospitality and I couldn't imagine speaking to a Guest that way. All we had were drinks and French fries, which we all transferred ourselves from the couches to back to the tables. The men in the group left to talk to the guy server in private, resulting in the server coming back over to the table and finally apologizing and leaving. Just incredibly rude. Other than that, the views are great, drinks well made and strong, and the server that was helpful was sweet and quick. read more

A spectacular view of the city with fresh air. Spectacular red blend wine. Grace is the best server ever... with a smile. Having an absolutely amazing time. I highly recommend it!! read more

Great atmosphere and good views at this roof top Bar. My wife and I came for dinner around 7:00 pm on a Friday night. A dj starts playing at 8pm. We sat at the bar. The bartender took our order as soon as we sat down. We ordered the rooftop burger with no mushrooms and fries. We split the meal. We both were not that hungry. We had water and one of the one of melon cocktails from the drink menu. We received our food fast! The burger was cooked to be a medium to medium well. We didn't get an option for how we wanted it cooked. The burger had good flavor. The caramelized onions had 0 flavor. The bacon was good. The bun was nothing special. The fries were crispy and tasty. Standard bar food. It appears the same kind of meat and buns are used through out universal at many restaurants. This is theme park quality food. The cocktail was ok! It had a strong lemon flavor. A few other bartenders and a manager came by to check on us during our meal. Overall, we liked the views, service was great, and we would come back for the ambiance. I wouldn't go out of the way to come here. This restaurant is located on top of the aventura hotel. read more

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We have come here every year for the last three years for my girlfriend's birthday and have never had a bad experience until tonight. Food and drinks may be a bit pricey, but we have always had excellent service and we love the view of the city at night. However, we decided not to choose to have a second drink this time. Not because our server did anything wrong, she was excellent (thanks Monica!). It was due to one glaring aspect: people bringing their kids up here. There was a huge party with several children who the parents refused to attend to and parent, and the kids were SCREAMING and running around, causing a disturbance not only for us, but for several other patrons who would glare at them, but the party was oblivious. It got to the point I yelled from across the bar for them to control their kids. I know we are at Universal, but we like to come to a bar like this to relax and be away from children. Shortly afterwards, a male server shot his two cents to us that they were "just kids". His opinion was not warranted nor wanted. There is a significant difference between kids "being kids" and misbehaving. This place should honestly be a 21 and up bar. If you want to bring kids to see the view, fine. Want to dine? Have to leave the kids with an adult in the hotel room. Hope you all look this and make some the necessary changes or we just may only come for a drink next year and nothing else if it's filled with uncontrollable kids. read more