Ever since I ate a $15 mediocre burger in San Juan, PR in 1994, I vowed to never enter one of these tourist traps again. Not that there is anything wrong with Hard Rock Cafe, except why would someone not eat locally? If you want a T-shirt, buy the local one. But I digress. I've since been to a few Hard Rock establishments, including the grand opening of the one on the New Jersey Boardwalk (It was the first time I met Donald Trump, and he arranged for Better Than Ezra to play for about 50 of us members of the working press.) I've also been to one in Mexico -- for a drink. And now in Italy -- for a drink. These restaurants are pretty much all the same, with kitschy rock memorabilia on the walls and plenty of opportunities to buy the T-shirt. They've always been clean, and the staff has always been friendly. In this case, we were seated, and our server flirted his way to our table. I certainly understand that, but not on my time. The beer was a Flea IPA, and it was just OK. Not that hoppy. I suppose ordering a beer named for the dude in the Red Hot Chili Peppers made me feel a little nostalgic though, despite that I've paid less for swill at Major League ballparks. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - Flea IPA - American Near Me - Venezia, VE

We went here for lunch today had the chicken sandwich and fries others had the wings everything was good read more

Hard Rock Cafe - Chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Venezia, VE

My mom was craving for something Americanized. So, we found this Hard Rock Cafe and decided to get something. We were seated right away. The waiter was Mexican so no language issues there :) He was so nice and helpful, we ordered a big nacho platter and some French fries. The Nachos hit the spot. They were so delicious with tons of cheese and black beans with a lot of jalapeños. My mom was so delighted. She also ordered a big coke. She finished actually two. She was really craving that. I just got a sparkling water to drink. We were so satisfied that she was so happy. Oh, my mom. She can be very cranky when she won't get her way. :) The ambiance was very familiar. I could see different people coming in. They were all very friendly. Definitely a place to go back. read more

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Yes, we did it--we went to the Hard Rock Café in Italy! After being on vacation for a couple of weeks (on top of two earlier cruises in Europe), we had tried so much local food that we suddenly found ourselves craving something familiar. As much as we loved the pastas and pizzas, sometimes you just want a good old burger and wings. The wings really hit the spot--crispy, tossed in hot sauce, and served with blue cheese dressing. They were perfect. Both my son and I ordered hamburgers with fries. He loved his meal, especially the fries, but I wasn't as impressed with mine. The burger seemed chewier than what I'm used to, and at first it wasn't cooked well-done as I requested, so I had to send it back. It might just be that the beef in Italy has a different texture than what we're used to in the U.S. Still, the overall experience was fun. It felt good to enjoy a taste of home for a little while, even in the middle of Italy. We'll always love exploring authentic Italian restaurants, but this gave us a nice break and a bit of comfort food in between. read more

The food was ok and the cafe is located in prime location! You can catch a gondola ride outside! The espresso martini was ok but the coffeee was low quality. Service was excellent! read more

Hard Rock Cafe - View - American Near Me - Venezia, VE

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We walked in for a late lunch. The place was easy to find just behind San Marcos Square. A gondola station was right next to it with a long queue. We sat upstairs, asked to move to the first row where we could see the gondola action. We ordered fajitas and Cobb salad, both were good, but the beef was a little chewy. The atmosphere and service were great. The music was nice and the volume just perfect for our older ears, we could talk and enjoy the music. read more

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Super friendly service here! All the staff were efficient and very helpful. Beer was perfect and the atmosphere super cool. Not a lot of memorabilia but some cool highlights like The Police and Aerosmith. read more

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We had an amazing server and were treated like royalty. I have a food allergy and the chef made sure to come talk to me which was very impressive! The host, such a great person and fantastic service as well! The food was also really great. Not one complaint. The area is beautiful surrounded by canals and gondolas. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - Pulled pork sandwich was yummy! - American Near Me - Venezia, VE

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I'm embarrassed that we ate here. We each had a beer & shared a nacho. The nachos came from a bag they were laid out on a large platter. There was limited cheese, 2 tablespoons of guacamole, 2 tablespoons of beans a light sprinkle of red onions & chopped tomatoes. This was the most expensive meal we ate in Italy; it was the only disappointing meal we've had in Europe. It was shocking to see tables of morbidly obese eating massive piles of onion rings, burgers piled high, tremendous desserts & huge sugary drinks in enormous take away glasses. Service was prompt but they kept tryyyo bring us more food. read more

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Since Venice is overwhelmed with tourists you'll find issues with service but there are exceptions and few provide quality service like Hard Rock Cafe. A HUGE APPLAUSE to our hostess Miriam. She kept her cool and a big beautiful smile while managing with exasperation from an rude upset customer. Even other crew members showed up to give her emotional support. You must have a reservation and make it on time to the Cafe. There are about 70 seats only. Dario, our waiter, a very cool guy too. He got us our refreshments and desserts in a very timely manner and explained how tips work. One cool note: Hard Rock Cafe is contributing to the maintenance and restoration of the old San Marco Piazza. Please carry cash to tip them, the NFC machines don't support tipping. FOOD There are local options, we only tried the Tiramisu. Really delicious and refreshing. STORE (In Cafe) THANKS to Sonja at the store who was very friendly; she helped me when I found my Amsterdam hat (misplaced in inventory) that I couldn't get in 2005 but thanks to an angel I could find it here. Enjoy! #ruizmedina #hardrockcafehat #travel #traveltips #familytravel #hardrock #hardrockcafe #hardrockcafevenice #hardrockcafehatcollector #italy #venice read more

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Let me clear this up. I did not come all the way to Venice to run to the first American chain restaurant I could find. I was hungry and just got done checking into my hotel. Most restaurants were closed until dinner time and this was the next place that I saw. They did verify that I had my CDC vaccine card since we aren't allowed to get Green Cards. I was seated upstairs and ordered a Hurricane. It was not my preferred drink, but what they could make without their bartender. I ate because I was hungry, but didn't truly enjoy my meal. The ribs were light on meat and they only had sauce on one side. There are many more options around, but if you are really craving American food, it is there read more

Hard Rock Cafe - American Near Me - Venezia, VE

This Hard Rock Cafe was much better than the one in Florence. Our server Adrianna was fantastic and did a really good job making sure our children with allergies were taken care of and could have a safe meal. The food was good, the restaurant is located near San Marco's Square and has gondolas right outside for a unique experience. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - American Near Me - Venezia, VE

Food was great and our server Nicola was very kind!! The strawberry basil lemonade was fantastic as well!

Food is lovely! It's filling with accurate portions. The food is very filling and is really worth its money. The service is really fast and our server is amazing! He was so sweet and friendly. The ambiance was amazing! There was music playing on all floors and never a dull moment. Although it was really busy, the servers and the general atmosphere made it 10x better. The shops prices were as expected, although it's expensive it's really worth your money because I still have tops from when my dad went there when he was in his teens. All the staff was friendly and welcoming the only negatives is the toilets could be cleaning and topped up more regularly. Other than that it's perfect! read more

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Ambiance was nice, service was great, and the food was pretty good. Now I had a great expirence, our waiter Pablo was so nice and he took care of us and accomadated us when we needed it. I had the wings, my parents had burger, however my sister is gluten free so she had like a honey mustard chicken burger that was gluten free, however it upsetted her stomach really bad. To me this restaurnt was great but her expirence was not good. Id just say if your gluten free stay away! read more

Tonight I came here to get a shotglass, and well drink from the bar. The cafe was well lit, great music atmosphere, and staff were friendly in the shop. No frills as you can always depend on the HRC when travelling. Thank you for taking the time to read this review! read more

Boy I'm stressed at work and am writing Yelpviews. Lmao. Productive huh, while rolling to my next meeting. Yelp is an awesome de-stressor. I love Venezia, but Man, I love me a good burger or American plate after a lot of local fare. Here, we had a burger (not pictured) and a salmon with some sauce that I wanted to leave out. So our cool tatted server said, "I'm guessing you're from the U.S. so would you like some sliced avocado on your fresh fish?" Better than the sauce we offer. I said, "Sure!" Weird combo but it worked well. I just loved how we can eat "'Merican" while surrounded by Murano glass. It's like lounging an Art museum. But Nah, it's Hard Rock Venezia. People were super helpful and loved that they tripped on us because they felt sorry we had a President named Donald Trump! 5 stars for the Murano glass and super service to us poor Trumped Americans here ;)). 5 stars to the Venetians! Grazie mille molto gentile. Visits: 3 for drinks late nite, e una cena delilziosa Americana. Tip: The Hotel Bonvecchiati is literally 20 storefronts away from the Hard Rock. Most restos close at 9pm, you can eat and cocktail it up here until 1am. Then walk home in the silent, dark and sensual Venetian night happy as sh&(t. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - Murano glass even in a Hard Rock Venezia, IT Chihuly learned his famous style from Murano. Btw this chandy is huge. 2/1/18 - American Near Me - Venezia, VE

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Ok, so we came here with the intent to sit in an air conditioned restaurant, have a nice lunch, and let our kids take a break from all the walking. Guess what, it was perfect. Steps away from St Mark's Square, this place has standard American food if you're in need of a break from the amazing local fare. Food quality: on par with a typical Hard Rock Cafe. We got a grilled chicken sandwich (pictured), which came with bacon, and folks, what doesn't taste great with bacon in it? So it was excellent. The kids ended up getting chicken tenders and Mac and cheese and they were both a hit. I ended up also getting a cappuccino too as an after lunch energy boost, and it got me ready for more walking. Service: the servers were really nice, spoke English, and made conversation with the kids--we were attended on throughout the lunch. Ambience: don't expect a quiet restaurant, there is a good volume speaker system playing rock music through most of the place so you'll get some familiar tunes in your head. It was not overbearing or painfully loud, but was notable. PROS: great location near St Mark's Square. Accessible even during high tide. Friendly servers that speak English. Food was very good for American food in a foreign country. Bathrooms were clean CONS: prices are a bit high but hey, it's no hole in the wall place, this is a touristy restaurant catering to US customers. Music is constantly playing so not a place for quiet conversation. BOTTOM LINE: if you want a little break from all the walking, clean restrooms, a place to sit for an hour or so and not be pushed out, and friendly service with pretty solid food, this is the place to go near St Mark's square. We were glad we came for a recharge here. read more

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Look, you are looking at a review for a Hard Rock Cafe in Venice, Italy. That means you have already gotten over the guilt and biases for choosing to eat at an American chain restaurant when you are in one of the best food countries in the world. You could just want some comfort food from home because you are jetlagged or you could be one of those people (like us) who visit a Hard Rock Cafe wherever you travel. Either way, this is a darn good Hard Rock. It is a bit on the small side so you may want to make a reservation if you plan on eating there during a peak time. You have an amazing view from the second floor of the canals and gondolas, you have decent air conditioning and drinks with ice. You even have a "local" menu so you won't feel too guilty eating there. Service is predictably good and all the food was cooked well. The rock shop was also well stocked with pins. Do I feel guilty for skipping Italian food for one night? Sure. But will I do it the next time I visit another country. Yes! read more

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amazing food the employees are so nice and i love how they dress like pirates and the wings are tasty the burgee is also tasty its js a really great experience read more

Came to this location after a gondola trip, hosted by a tour. Although picking this place was on a whim, going inside was very refreshing, already a great way to beat the heat after walking around Venice. Our server took us upstairs, seated very quickly, which was good for the rush we were in, and we began the ordering process. Naturally, having someone with a peanut/seafood allergy is always very hard to navigate around, but our waitress, Beatrice, did her best to recommend foods that avoided anything that would trigger a reaction, and let us know what she could eat from what we ordered. I got myself the Messi Chicken Sandwich, and my family got the Legendary Nachos to share and some Fajitas, as well as Cokes to beat the heat. The food was delicious, the restaurant prohibited smoking, which was excellent because the city of Venice was filled with cigarettes smoke, which was a good change of pace, and the refills are free! Overall, Hard Rock Cafe in Venice is a great place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, whether you're touring the canals of Venice, or are a local looking for something a bit different to eat. I highly recommend trying it out for yourself! read more

Hard Rock Cafe - American Near Me - Venezia, VE

Great option if your American and craving a hamburger. This was much needed after weeks of pasta and pizza. We ordered the new Messi burger, and a double cheeseburger with desert. Considering I couldn't find meat anywhere I didn't care about the expensive costs. Good food, clean restaurant. read more

Came here twice due to my little one who was craving some American food after a long stay in Italy.While visiting the hostess stand you are checked for your green pass or CDC cards (whichever applies to you). The waitresses we had both days were super friendly. The food was good and the kids meal came on a cool guitar-shaped plate. Their hamburgers are pretty big and their milkshakes are delicious. We last came here 10 years ago and will come again should we return to Venice. read more

Bacon burger, with bacon and cheese fries. I didn't care for the fries the cheese sauce has a grainy texture and when they get cold they were stuck together. Regular fries are better. Son had the sliders and said they were good and I had the chicken tenders they were good as well with regular fries the fries were served hot and the food was all fantastic! The food was good and the service was good the place was packed and we were just craving an American meal. I know shake your head all you want however when you have been in Europe for months and you finally see an American restaurant you have to go to feed those cravings. read more

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While vacationing I needed a pasta break and enjoy a good American meal. This Hard Rock is located just outside of St Mark's square. The bar has no stools so we elected to wait and dine in for lunch. The wait was 15 minutes and the dinning room is upstairs overlooking a gondola docking area. It was entertaining watching the gondola operators maneuver in and out of a tight area and load passengers with such efficiency. Started off with ice tea's with complimentary refills and an order of hot wings with sliced celery and hot fresh fries with blue cheese crumbles. I followed with the Legendary 10 oz burger topped with seasoned bacon, two slices of Cheddar cheese, a crisp fried onion ring, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. The burger was a hit and was delish, The service here was spot on and accommodating. I would recommend this HR Café for a beverage or meal. read more

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This Hard Rock is rock solid! The was no wait at all. The hostess was a young down to earth local Venetian woman who spoke perfect English. Our server was equally gracious and also spoke perfect English. Try the twisted Mac & Cheese, it's so good. The restaurant is located in front of a gondola dock and is a hop, skip and a jump from St. Mark's Square. read more

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Great experience. The food was perfect and Giacomo was amazing. Highly recommend when you visit Venice

So glad we found a wonderful place to eat at that offers more than Italian food. Our server,Audriana was AMAZING! The service was awesome and the food was delicious. Very happy to see American food here because we are sick of pizza and pasta. Thank you Hardrock for some good food and training servers for good service. read more

We were going to have lunch here. Got seated. Totally ignored for 20 minutes, so we left. Not impressed. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - American Near Me - Venezia, VE

Hard Rock Cafés are pretty much everywhere and the one in Venice is no different. This one is located near Piazza San Marco and after having gelato, we decided to grab some drinks at the Hard Rock and enjoy the afternoon. Service was great and the server even split out checks accordingly. You can even watch some gondolas go by outside the window. Don't ask me why I'm still sore about that. read more

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I'm embarrassed to say I went here. My story, and I'm sticking to it, is that I didn't want to but our host did. It's the same as every other freaking Hard Rock Cafe. For example, they only playing music 30-50 years old. However, This Hard Rock has the enviable pleasure of being smack-dab in the middle of one of the most unique and fascinating historical cities on earth. Now, back to the review. Why don't they update these places? The hamburger was predictable and safe, although the menu contained a disturbing asterisk pointing out that nearly everything on the menu had been frozen for an indeterminate period of time. If you read this review, pick literally any random local restaurant in Venice or all of Italy, and you'll enjoy it more. Trust me. read more

I went here last summer. It has quite a beautiful place. It's located nearby the San Marco Square. It's a small cafe with a small rock shop and there were a lot of people visiting it. I had a quick drink there and then we moved on. I'm a HRC fan, visit several cafes in Europe. The city of this cafe is just so beautiful, if you're in Venice you should visit this cafe. In the summer time it's a very popular city. There are a lot of tourists in the city. read more

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This location in Venice Italy was quite nice. As lively as all Hard Rock Cafes in Ca. The wait was surprisingly not too long. The hostess had us seated within minutes. Our server was friendly and eager to serve, see spoke some English that was helpful. We had a large party and we had a positive experience. read more

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My family and I ate here for lunch today and here is my summary: Customer Service: We were greeted upon entering and given a 30 minute wait for our table. We knew to expect a wait so I looked around the clothing section until our table was ready (Actual Wait; closer to 45 minutes): 3-Star Food: We ordered Nachos, a kids Burger, and a kids Pizza. The Nachos were either stale when we got them or placed in the oven and forgotten. It was so hectic inside the restaurant we dared not ask for them to redo our meal. The kid's burger was so dry I know that it was not recently cooked. Also, the pizza was edible but they layered six small squares on top of each other (looked more like lasagne). It made it very difficult for my daughter to eat (super smart plating): 1-Star Price: I would not advise a restaurant (which wants repeat customers) to charge exorbitant prices for food that is pushed out of the kitchen without a quality check. I know some customers' experience might differ, but they were not on their "A Game" when we dined there: 1-Star 15% Military Discount: 5-Star Restaurant Cleanliness: The female bathroom had two stalls and ours was not clean. I didn't want to touch anything and only one of the two sinks worked: 1-Star read more

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So awesome we went twice. We really loved our trip to Venice, and decided to round it off with a trip to the hard rock café. This was an excellent decision, both times. On our first visit I noticed an interesting thing. We were welcomed in and asked where we were from. Well I'm English and my wife is from the States, but we live in England. We were asked if wanted a table for two and we said yes, we were then seated without any delay at all upstairs with an awesome view of the gondola pick up area outside. While sitting waiting to be served I looked over the balcony, where I saw people being told that they would have to wait for tables and given the pager that tells them when a table is available. Looking around, upstairs there was virtually NO ONE there. OK, this looked odd, perhaps they were a big party? They seemed to be Italian nationals rather than tourists, so perhaps there's the other possible likelihood that they weren't seated because English and Americans tip? Only conjecture, but seems possible. On our second visit we were given a pager because there weren't enough tables, this seemed pretty likely considering it was pouring with rain. So we waited, but only long enough to order some drinks and pay for them, then our pager went off. So perhaps my initial hypothesis was wrong? I can't say which is true, I can say that we did have a good time on both occasions. We haven't been to the Hard Rock cafe in ten years! But as it was very close to San Marco, just a short walk in fact we decided to go. The first visit was on Tuesday 7th June and we were welcomed by very pleasant and friendly staff. We ordered in Italian, which seemed to be appreciated by our servers. Drinks came alone within 3 minutes of our order. Drinks ARE expensive, however the soda's are bottomless, so if you had 3 or 4 at E 6.95 that would make the price pretty reasonable. I ordered the Local Legendary, which is different wherever you go in the world, using local excellent produce; the venetian Legendary has caramelized onions, prosciutto ham, Italian ripe tomato, lettuce, swiss cheese and a mayo based dressing with a side salad and fries. My wife had a barbeque hickory burger with fries. Mine was delicious with some very interesting flavours, the caramelized onions slightly bitter with a sweet undertone. I finished my soda half way through and our waitress just took the glass and filled it up without a word from me. Excellent service. We decided not to stay for dessert as we had seen some gelati with our names on it earlier. The Second visit was much busier on Thursday 9th June (Yeah, we were so impressed we went back two days later.) partly because of the rain, and partly because it was closer to dinner. We were told we'd have to wait this time, but the wait was very short and we were shown to upstairs tables again, with more glorious views of the gondola's. More excellent and pleasant service. This time I had a Java Lava burger, another from the local legendary range; a Angus Beef patty grilled and dressed in a house-made espresso rub and topped with lava sauce, crunchy java onions, bacon, melted Tillamook Cheddar cheese and garnished with a fried jalapeno which was even better than the Venetian burger! Delicious! My wife had another of the barbeque hickory burger this time with cheesy fries.. We decided to succumb to temptation of dessert this time and shared a massive hot fudge brownie which we couldn't finish. It was awesome, from service to ambiance. Will definitely not leave it as long to go back to the Hard Rock again! Very highly recommended! read more

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Location is to die for, right next to the gondolas dock. Wait time to get a table is usually quite long but we reserved a table weeks in advance via email and also requested a canal view. They had our table ready 15 min earlier than our booked time and they remembered to give us a canal view table ! I'm really impressed by that ! Service and food were not excellent ! No complaints. read more

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I'm not embarrassed we went here (because someone else in our group HAD to go), but sad that we chose this place over something a little more culturally indigenous. But as it was Day 8 of our trip and the first cave-in, I didn't put up a fuss. As far as Hard Rocks go (I've now been in London, Dallas, Honolulu, Bahrain, Cairo, Pattaya and Tokyo), this place is a bit lacking in the memorabilia department. There's a dress Shakira wore at the entry and a few guitars (some identical?), but I really don't remember anything else rocking out the joint. In hopes of at least trying something different, I opted for the Local Legendary Burger and was pleased. See photo! The view out the front is that of a gondola parking lot. Prices were €80 there, as they were everywhere else we asked, so it wasn't a complete tourist trap. The free WiFi was helpful for afternoon planning. We did take note of some other tourists wanting to use the WiFi and the hostess telling them that they just had to purchase a cup of coffee to have access... but they were too cheap for that and walked away. That would be like €2-3 for unlimited WiFi for however long they stayed... not bad gouge for future travellers!! Our friends seemed to really enjoy their burgers and the experience, so that helped ease the pain of settling for this establishment. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - The Local Legendary Burger. Excellent! - American Near Me - Venezia, VE

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I'll start with the starter. We got the jumbo bruschetta platter. The wings were very dry, there was a very large hair in one of the bruschetta and the spring rolls were only half filled. I ordered the BBQ Pork Sandwich with bacon. My sister ordered the classic hamburger. When the food came my sister had the bacon and mine didn't. I ordered a Rock House Rum Punch and my wife ordered a Rockin Fresh Rita.(at the same time) My wife got her drink after about 5 minutes. I waited another 20 minutes for my drink to no avail. I walked over to the waiter and asked where my drink was and he tried telling me that I didn't order one. (I pointed to the one that I wanted and told him that I wanted the souvenir glass when I ordered it). He said he would bring me the souvenir glass to make up for it. (That never happened). The Hard Rock Shop is no where near the restaurant. I walked to the Shop immediately after we paid and left only to find out it closed at 730. read more

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I'm in Hard Rock Cafe in Venice and it's really amazing,the costumer service was really good all tho it's not that fast since the place is really busy but it's explainable and for the food it's amazing and it's not that expensive (I say give it a try) ! For starters I got the jumbo combo which tasted amazing and for the main course I didn't get much since the starters were amazing and it filled my stomach supper fast I'm truly amazed by this cafe you should definitely go eat there if it's near you !!! read more

Hard Rock Cafe - This is the starters (Jumbo Combo) - American Near Me - Venezia, VE

Food and service outstanding. Luca my server was excellent and made me feel like a VIP during my celebration that night. Chicken fajitas were excellent and the staff outstanding 110% read more