Such a staple in City Walk. The Hard Rock Cafe is the go-to place to eat when seeing a show at the Hard Rock. I have been going here for over 20 years with photos as a child with my dance team growing up on the iconic steps out front. Our group of 4 came on a Sunday night. We had a reservation but arrived an hour early and was able to be seated. I would note though that the hostess did not convey to us to head upstairs so we were sort of confused where to go at first. Our server greeted us and was a ball of energy. She took our order with ease. I started with a Strawberry Teremana margarita that was pretty good. For my entree I had the featured Messi chicken sandwich. The sandwich was huge because it was a 2 patty sandwich. It was very filling and good. I enjoyed the taste of the honey mustard which I enjoy dipping my fries in. While we were waiting for the food, we walked around the different rooms upstairs to take in all the memorabilia. I really enjoyed seeing writing from Elvis in the Elvis room. Our server took I believe either 10% or 15% off the bill when people we were with showed their ticket to a show at the Hard Rock that night. That was a discount we didn't know we were going to have. read more

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This review is not going to focus on our visit on 8/21/26. Our visit was good, food was good and our server Jerry was fantastic. This review concentrates on what happens before you enter the front door. Hard Rock Orlando is located in City Walk at Universal Orlando Resort. First thing is you pay $35 to park. That is before you set on foot in City Walk. That is before you order food, drink or souvenirs. Then there is the location. Hard Rock is not convenient to walk to. From car to front door takes 15-20 minutes. This location was not built for the general public. It was built for theme park patrons and resort patrons. Yes you can get in but you pay to park whether you go to the park or not. Yes parking is Free after 6 pm, but if you are not going to a theme park then validate somewhere in city walk. Probably a one and done for this family. read more

After enjoying the Gladys Knight concert, we decided to stop next door for dinner. It was a little late in the evening, but the Hard Rock was still buzzing with energy. This was my first time dining here, even though I've passed by many times before. We were seated right away, which was a great start to the evening. Our table was upstairs, giving us a nice view of the restaurant and all the activity below. To drink, I ordered the Sweet Heat Mango Mojito. While the drinks were decent, they didn't particularly stand out. For appetizers, we shared the One Night in Bangkok Spicy Shrimp, which had a nice kick and was a good way to start the meal. For our entrees, I ordered the grilled salmon, while my husband chose the Diablo Burger. I thoroughly enjoyed my salmon--it was flavorful and cooked well. Unfortunately, my husband wasn't as impressed with his burger. Since it was my birthday, the restaurant surprised me with an ice cream sundae, which was a sweet and thoughtful touch that helped end the evening on a positive note. Overall, we enjoyed the lively atmosphere, prompt seating, and birthday treat. While the food was a bit hit or miss, it was still a nice way to cap off a wonderful evening after seeing Gladys Knight perform. read more

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Hard Rock Cafe is a Sweet Child O Mine Makes you feel like you are eating while at a concert. So much cute decor and even sell merch. The cafe is spacious and the service was freaky fast. The food tasted amazing and the drinks were super tasty. read more

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The most American of American restaurants and the pinnacle of the themed restaurant craze of the '90s still going strong. I think they had some healthy choices on the menu, but this is the place to pack an artery if you're so inclined. Nice big bar, too, with a classic car (Cadillac?) spinning overhead. My only beef was that we had a large party and a couple people were late and they would not seat us without them. I understand, but kind of annoying especially when the restaurant isn't at all full. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Came here on a Tuesday at about 7pm and was able to be sat right away. Anthony the service was very nice. We got a smash legend burger, a side salad, a FB Ferrari glass of wine, and a Long Island iced tea. All of the food was really good. Ambiance awesome. Would def come here again. read more

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Ordered a spicy bangkok shrimp. Shrimp wasnt fully cooked. Hard to tell bc of the crust and sauce but when one of the pieces tasted weird i looked further. Most of the pieces were cold inside and raw. Got sick the next morning. Good way to ruin a vacation. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - Raw shrimp - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I made a reservation for Hard Rock Cafe because we had tickets for a show at Hard Rock Live later that evening. Unfortunately, no times were available after 5:45pm until about 7pm, which would be too late to start eating. That meant we were forced to pay $35 to park before 6pm. If I return to this music venue, I'll eat ANY WHERE ELSE so we can park after 6pm for free. Since we knew we were stuck paying to park, we arrived about 15 minutes earlier than our reserved time. The hostess gave me a ticket & directed us over to a line to be seated. The line was short but had purpose: we were asked to pose with a guitar for a photo & then given a card with a link to buy the photo. No clue what the photo looked like, because we were later confronted at our table to buy it & I refused out of disgust. I guess I forgot I was in Orlando & harassing tourists is the norm. I loved the decor here! So many rock & roll artifacts! We did spend some time after dinner browsing all the displays. The food was good. Over-priced bar food, but everything was tasty. Our server asked if I had a loyalty number, which I did from my infrequent visits to Hard Rock Tampa, so I got some points for our meal. When buying drinks at Hard Rock Live later, the bartender seemed to be irritated that I wanted to give him my member number and cashing out took longer because he made me wait. The price for a double was pretty reasonable, though. The acoustics at Hard Rock Live are literally the only reason I would consider returning. The venue is small so the show felt very intimate! That said, the rows were tight, and I'm petite. I doubt that a 6' man of some weight would be comfortable in those seats. Reminder: City Walk parking is free after 6pm. I'll definitely consider Hard Rock Live for future shows, and plan to eat before we arrive so I can park for free. Another note, Hard Rock is on the far side of City Walk, across the water, so maybe not ideal for anyone with mobility issues. read more

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So we, my wife and I, are on family vacation with my nephew and sister-in-law and this was the last dinner of our stay in Orlando. The atmosphere was amazing and watching our nephew's eyes brighten up taking in all the memorabilia was amazing. We had Tyler as our server and he made dinner fun with his great attitude and humor and his recommendations were on point. The HR shop put a big dent in our pocket book but it was well worth it. My family and I definitely recommend it and recommend you ask for Tyler. read more

We ended up at Hard Rock Cafe Orlando after closing down the park, and it was a fun atmosphere to walk into at the end of the night. It's definitely loud, but we enjoyed the energy and vibe. Our server was friendly, but service was a bit slow at times. There were delays throughout the meal, including waiting longer than expected for things like our bill. The food was just okay--nothing terrible, but nothing that stood out either, especially for the price. Overall, it was a decent experience for the atmosphere, but not somewhere we would go out of our way to return to. read more

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Let's Rock n Roll Baby !!! I was invited to a birthday dinner at The HRC located at city walk . The walk from the parking area to the restaurant was a bit difficult for some of the party as they were some expecting moms and elderly that didn't realize you go through the same process as going into the theme parks. So prepare for a long walk , security check and shifting through the crowd all before getting to the restaurant if you have reservations . Once inside we were greeted to take a photo which later was taken for purchase and optional.once we sat in the private room , our service was ok. A lot of mistakes on the order and it seemed like the server wasn't very experienced . Food was over priced American bar food with a few nicer options but nothing that would make me go back to eat or book a private dinner for family or business. To me it was the vibe that made this restaurant so dope! The music decor and music playing was 100/10!!!! read more

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I was really happy to find a solid vegan option at Hard Rock Cafe since plant-based choices aren't exactly abundant around CityWalk. I ordered the Southwestern Bowl (quinoa corn salad, pico de gallo, black beans, red cabbage, and mixed greens) and swapped the ranch for the red wine vinaigrette. It was delicious -- fresh, nutritious, and filling. My husband had the grilled salmon with sweet & spicy mustard glaze, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, and vegetables. He loved the glaze and said he wishes he could make salmon like that at home. We were seated right away on a Monday night and service was quick. The only downside is the noise level. It's a big open space with lots of people and the music turned up pretty loud, so it can be tough to have a conversation. But overall, it was a great meal and a welcome find at CityWalk. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - Southwestern Bowl with quinoa (subbed out Ranch for red wine vinaigrette) - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Grabbed dinner here after a day at the Universal theme parks. This is supposedly the largest Hard Rock Cafe in the world, so we thought it'd be fun to check it out. The 2 stars are for ambiance alone - it's very impressively decorated, complete with a spinning pink car above the bar and many other cool features. The food is abysmal. I went in with low expectations but it was even worse than that. I ordered the gochuang wings. While the meat was cooked fine, the marinade/sauce was so salty that it was barely edible. My girlfriend ordered the salmon plate. For $30 she got a small fillet of salmon with the same salty sauce on top, very undercooked vegetables and a scoop of flavorless mashed potatoes. It was like a school cafeteria lunch. Visit for the vibes and a drink but not the food. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Excellent faclity. It is so beautiful here. This place was awsome.... I love the food, I wished I had more time to spend there, but I was presssed for time and the weather was getting bad. But I did have lunch and picked up a couple of souvirniors. Maybe next time I will plan for this to be a all day event. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Great stop between two Universal parks. Pros Food was good. Salad was average. Smash burger and spicy shrimp app super yummy. Atmosphere was fun. Lots of memorabilia. Wait staff really great! They checked in often. Prices reasonable. Great air conditioning break on a hot day. Cons Check in staff messed up putting our phone number in the system which delayed our seating which was a bit frustrating. Wait staff was great but getting food took a long time. read more

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Would have given this place a three star rating but honestly that extra star was cause of the service. I want to give Daniel our sever a shout out. He made sure we were taken care of in our visit. But the main reason for the original three star was the food was mid at best. Being from Miami and Messi being there when I seen they had a Messi chicken sandwich I definitely wanted to try it. But like I said it was mid. The chicken wasn't as fresh as I thought it should be. Fries were pretty good too. And everyone in my party thought their food was just ok and some even said their food needed salt. read more

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We ran into the Hard Rock because they were the only full service kitchen open after 10pm on Monday night. We sat at the bar and ordered the ribs - they are far from "fall off the bone"....more like gnaw off the bone, though they looked like they would be very good. The service from the bartender was excellent - sorry I didn't get his name. In hindsight we should've known better than to order ribs at this type of establishment - next time a burger for sure! read more

Hard Rock Cafe - Baby Back Ribs - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Great place to see a show my wife and I got dinner at the hard rock before the show we saw Toto that night. Dinner was great and the show was awesome. I would suggest the Hard Rock anytime to see a show and get dinner. read more

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When visiting Universal Orlando, we stayed at Hard Rock Hotel and we wanted to try the cafe as well. My mom just finished cancer treatments and we wanted this trip to be special - loved the photo opportunity and this photo is extra special to me. This review is from December 2024, and I'm sure this location is still amazing! As for the service, our experience was fantastic from hostess, server, and even the friendly manager on duty checking in on us. The food was great as well. Overall a fun experience with all the decor and would happily visit again! read more

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This review was for last month - I was surprised that many of the CityWalk restaurants weren't open past midnight considering that it was a popular area. But the Hard Rock Cafe was open until 2:00AM! We booked it for our party of 10, but because it was so late, they couldn't sit us at one table - that was fine. It was literally just the adults at one, and the kids at the other. We had great service, they made sure to communicate with us and checked in with us. We never felt rushed, even they were all obviously preparing the close the kitchen. They never made us feel like we couldn't enjoy our meal and kept our drinks refilled! They also gave the little ones toys which we appreciated! Many things were ordered since we were so hungry! But ultimately, the nachos and chicken tenders were my favorite! Definitely, if you are a night owl and are looking for someone to much, just book here! read more

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We walked in late after AP night and grabbed a table at the bar. Our bartender/server was very nice and we received our food quickly. However, nothing after that was great. The drinks were not very tasty - my partner said his mojito was probably the worst he'd had. For food, he generally liked his salad but I ordered their regular smash burger. The burger was so salty, I literally had to take breaks to eat it, and didn't finish. It tasted like the shaker had dropped on top of it. It also didn't have the onions it was supposed to have and if it had the sauce, I didn't taste it. The fries were pretty good but also so salty. I thought I was going crazy but my partner tasted both and agreed. We don't plan to return, not with other better places on City Walk. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - Smash burger - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I have nothing negative to say. Exceptional guest service, delicious food and rad atmosphere. I couldn't have asked for a better night and dinner. Samantha was our server. She was awesome, so friendly and checked on us several times and others around my table. Very attentive and with a great attitude. Walked in around 10-1030pm so it was late and the place was pretty full. Got greeted and sat us at a table right away. Took our order, food came out fairly quickly and it was hot and delicious. I ordered a full slab of baby back ribs with French fries and my friend ordered buffalo wings. The ribs were mvp, deliciously seasoned (dry rub and saucy) exactly the way I like them! Meat melting off the bone, I was legit impressed because this isn't the type of place you'd think served ribs at this level. I'd order this again and again. Complements to the chef! I'm visiting from Burbank ca and shout out to Hard Rock for staying open 2 hours later than most sit down restaurant's in Citywalk. read more

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I was honestly super excited to drink my drink. There were so many amazing options it was hard to choose. I got the tropical margarita and he got a coconut & guava margarita with regular tequila and they tasted like heaven. My food was great very filling and worth it. Our server Lindsey was sweet snd swer read more

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Had a horrible disappointing experience at this location and would not recommend coming here. Had to spend almost 3 hours waiting time until getting food. We were excited to come as this is the biggest Rock Cafe in the world. We were told the wait time was about 25 min and would receive a text when it's our turn. We waited 40 minutes and didn't receive a text. When we went to the counter, they said we can go in. If we had not went back to the counter, we would have never been seated. After being seated, it took about 15 minutes for the waiter to arrive. We ordered our drinks, appetizer, and main course so that everything can come out at the same time as soon as it's ready. There was a super long wait until we received our appetizer nachos. We did a $5 add on for guacamole, but only a tiny portion was given. 30 minutes after receiving our appetizer, our waiter came to our table and asks if she should enter in our order for entree. This order should have been entered the same time as the appetizer, so now we had to wait again for our entree to cook after our appetizer was long done. Out of patience, we waited 1.5 hours and our food and waiter never came. We went to the counter to ask for our food and 2 different waiters brought out our food in a couple seconds. It seems like our table was forgotten by the waiter. We spent almost 3 hours at this restaurant until we were served our entree only when asked. No apology from the waiter and then on the receipt, the waiter circled the tip section with a smiley face asking for tip. We came to this place when Universal Studios was not busy or crowded (no wait in line at Universal). Hard to imagine how things would be when they're actually busier. We got drinks at the bar during our 40 minutes wait and ordered the mango berry cooler mocktail. It was very sweet. If you pay extra, you can choose and keep a collectible glass cup to bring home. read more

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Super great place to eat! Me and my husband went here after being at universal all day and the service was great and so was the food! I recommend the legendary smash burger and if you're 21+ the hurricane. They definitely know how to mix drinks here. Lots of classic rock memorabilia, awesome stained glass pieces too. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - Hurricane (21+) - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We stopped by the Hard Rock for lunch after spending the morning at Islands of Adventure. We were seated right away, and our server Lexi was very welcoming and helped us decide what to order. Maddie got the nachos, and I ordered the NYC Burger, one of their specialty tour burgers. It came with fried onions, cheese, and even fried cheesecake! Although it sounds like a lot, it actually worked really well. I'm so glad we stopped here for lunch. Lexi made our experience amazing and was super attentive! Stephanie also checked in with us to make sure everything went well. I can't say enough about the incredible hospitality here! read more

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It's a hard rock just outside of universal and it is a big one at that! Lots of memorabilia to lol at, tons of seating, they have the normal hard rock food, and the service once it gets busy was lacking. The kids liked all the stuff, I like getting a chance to relax in a temp controlled location as well as getting off my feet for a bit! We all got some descent food and a nice place to relax for a bit. read more

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Dinner before a show at Hard Rock Live. Chosen for the convenience of being next door. We had a reservation & were seated right away. We ordered the chicken tenders, chicken fajitas & Cobb salad with chicken. Chicken on the salad was dry, but the rest of the salad was good. Others said they enjoyed their meals. read more

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Good Burger like always at HR. Friendly service. I think it is one of the bigger ones.

Considering it was a Tuesday and the upstairs was closed it took a long time for our food to arrive. We ordered right off the menu and the patrons next to us and across from us got their food before us. Dunno what happened but we made it on time to the show next door. Very lively inside. Lots of little kids running around the bar area. read more

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Great atmosphere and music. Food was fantastic but super expensive. It was all great except the price. Super over priced. The New York burger was DELICIOUS!! 10/10 for sure. Only complaint other than the price was the nachos... there was hardly any toppings on it. For the price we paid that should have been loaded with toppings. The waitress Vivian was fantastic, friendly and knowledgeable. She was just great. CHECK YOUR RECEIPT: their math is off on gratuity. Check for yourself don't trust their math. read more

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One of my favorite chain restaurants, this location at Citywalk however is the best Hard Rock Restaurant. The food is always good when we go. The service is good and the drinks are yummy. I had the mushroom smash burger and a Hurricane. Everyone at the table loved their food. No issues and nothing to improve on. We will be back... Rock N Roll! Tip: Call for a reservation! read more

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I love Hard Rock! I eat there pretty often due to work. They have changed their menu around a few times so there is always something new to try. The service is amazing, ask for Jerry! The only complaint I have is it is often times so loud you have to yell to talk. Probably not a place I'd go for intimate conversations, but to grab burgers and beers with friends, absolutely! read more

Very good food and overall experience our waitress was was very and friendly, the ambiance is exactly how you would expect for a hard rock loved the decor and the atmosphere was amazing would go again read more

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I'm a little bit disappointed with the half rack ribs. It wasn't tender enough. While the salmon was more delicious. The service was professional but slow and needs more urgency. Pro tip: they don't accept the Orlando Studios visa credit card 10% discount. I asked two times and two staff said no. read more

The Food was good but could of been better,The Spicy Diablo Smash Burger wasn't really spicy besides the rare bit of spice from the pickled jalapeño and the Mac N Cheese was very grainy and weird but otherwise the food was pretty decent. The service was nice but not great.The Ambience was really nice I loved the theme and the big Cadillac,but I really think the should play different Rock music because it sounded less like Rock,Though overall A pretty nice place. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Atmosphere: unbelievable rock music history right in front I could stay for days looking. Service: our server was top notch and always asking if we needed something else couldn't ask for a better server. Food: chicken sliders were perfect portion. The messy chicken sandwich was awesome. The Smashburger, the colossal burger the mac & cheese two words just perfect hard rock Orlando. It is the biggest and the most bad ass.HAVE TO TRY THE FRIES Follow our father-son journey to all 30 MLB parks on Instagram @FatherSonFoulLines to support the dream! read more

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Cool dining place in the Universal Studio area. Restaurants there are generally busy and it's better to make reservations. We didn't plan it out too well that night so we walked in and waited for a bit before getting a table. Great food, nice server, and friendly front desk people. A pretty enjoyable meal after a whole day of walking with a glass of ice-cold beer. Aside from food, as a bonus, come here to see those legendary Elvis Presley and Jimi Hendrix's belongings like guitars, posters, and performance apparel. Interesting stuff. read more

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Delicious! We had their flatbread before rushing off to ride some more rides. The flatbread was fantastic. I also tried their passion fruit mai tai and their bubble gum shot. Both delicious. The service was spectacular and very fun. Our bartender actually likes to work there and we could tell lol. The ambience was nice too. Lots of art and props to look at and a really rad ceiling piece if you're sitting in the center by the bar. Good times. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

My group and I had an amazing time here! There was a pretty short wait for it being late and the parks closing. We got our picture taken by this guy right before being seated and he was amazing. His energy was perfect for the picture station & they were only $30!! Our server was absolutely INCREDIBLE! His name was Justin and he was so extremely friendly, attentive, personable, and helpful when it came to menu recommendations! Our food was great as well! Everything came out hot and fresh pretty quickly! The burgers were great and the onion rings were 10/10! We also got drinks and they were sooo yummy! Overall, We just had a great experience. When we come back we will definitely ask for Justin again! read more

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