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    Harry's Poolside Bar & Grill

    3.5 (103 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Water and piña colada
    Brittany D.

    Decent or ok at best. The price outweighs the value of the meal. You're mainly paying for the convenience of being onsite if you're staying at the Rosen Center or attending a conference there. I had a piña colada and the chicken and shrimp dinner. The piña colada was lackluster but they generously filled it to the brim. It was filled with chunks of ice. After every other sip my straw got clogged with chunks of ice. Not a smooth drink by any means. That made it hard and time consuming to drink. Plus it tasted like a big cup of flavored ice chips with a healthy shot of rum in it. I could live without it. I've had way better before. The shrimp and chicken dinner had good flavor overall. The chicken was a little dry but still edible. It was a decent portion but not generous by any means. I came here on a Wednesday night around 9pm and there were several groups of guests down there. As a result, I sat quickly but service was quite slow and delayed. Sadly, it doesn't seem like they cap serving anyone alcohol so a couple of the groups got drunk, loud and quite obnoxious. The table next to me was shouting, cursing and discussing x-rated things in mixed company. Stay clear of here and especially eating poolside if you want a peaceful meal.

    Chimichurri Steak and Avocado Salad. I ordered a side of plantains, and they were delicious.
    Angelica G.

    Last week (2/22/26) I was in Orlando at the Rosen Centre for a conference. Meals are often a challenge for me as I am Gluten Free (GF). Harry's Poolside Bar & Grill did not disappoint over my five day stay at the hotel. I had lunch and dinner multiple times over my stay. They have a dedicated GF menu and although a bit nervous during my first order, not once did I get sick. The food was delicious, the staff was friendly and very accommodating. It is always a great experience when food is not your biggest obstacle when traveling. The atmosphere was great with music playing in the background without being disturbing.

    Barbados Wings- Jamaican Pick-a-Peppa® Garlic-Lime Sauce
    Tasha F.

    Stayed at the Rosen Centre while in town for a conference. Ordered the wings. The automatically comes on the side, but there is a glaze of some sort on the wings. Didn't really care for the sauce that was on the side, but my friend did like it. The wings were tasty, and I could've used more of the glaze that was on them. The Yucca fries were a good change from French fries. And the Pineapple Mimosa hit the spot after a long morning of training.

    Conch fritters
    Nicola M.

    We stopped in for lunch yesterday. We started with the conch fritters - they had very hard pieces in the conch fritters that could not be chewed. I had the steak salad - it was a NY strip that was extremely fatty. The salad was plentiful, and the dressing was decent. The two pieces of tostones that were served with it were great. My friends thought their burger and the triplets sandwich were just ok. My friend really enjoyed the Pina colada but for a pretty penny (20$!)

    Lottie L.

    We've stayed at the Rosen Centre several times before, but this was my husband's and I first visit to Harry's Poolside Bar & Grill. The restaurant is conveniently located inside the hotel, offering both indoor and outdoor (poolside) seating. We chose indoor dining, which was comfortable and nicely cooled. Our server, Jonathan, was very pleasant and friendly, though he seemed quite busy and was a bit forgetful at times. We ordered chicken wings, conch fritters, Harry's burger (which should've come with yuca fries but arrived with French fries instead), Mojo Chicken, and gambas al ajillo. For drinks, I had sweet tea and my husband had Mountain Dew. Lastly, we wanted to try something different and had pumpkin cheese cake for dessert. In my opinion, it was ok. I'll stick to the traditional NY cheesecake next time. Despite the small mix-up and delays, the food itself was delicious! Everything was flavorful and well-prepared. Overall, we had a great time celebrating our unity as husband and wife and enjoy our visit. We would definitely come back again.

    Guava Mocktail
    Kat P.

    Came here for dinner shortly after checking-in into our hotel. Needed something quick and enjoy the poolside. Food was great! Better than I expected and glad they had mocktails. Service was good and fast!

    Curaçao Fried White Fish
    Amanda H.

    Poolside Bar & Grill at the Rosen Center Hotel. Thankful for the outdoor seating overlooking the oversized pool because the inside of the hotel restaurant area was absolutely freezing They have frozen drinks, on tap beer and almost a full bar. Service was good! Shared the "Oh My" Gorgonzola Dip for an appetizer and it was absolutely delish. It can with Roti bread for dipping which tasted freshly baked. Only suggestion would be to include more roti as it was definitely not enough for the generous portion of dip that was served. My fiancé had the Curaçao Fried White Fish which was super fresh, mildly flavored but the mango remoulade was sweet, fresh and flavorful! I really enjoyed my Mojo Chicken & Gambas al Ajillo. The chicken was tender, the shrimp were cooked perfectly, the mango salsa with the Queso fresco was the ideal balance of salty and sweet. For dessert we shared the Flan de Queso. It was thick and creamy and the berries added a nice crunch. Definitely my favorite option of the onsite dining options and reasonably proced

    Tres Leche Martini
    Candy F.

    This was my first time eating at Harry's. The service was exceptional from the moment I entered Harry's. I tried the "Oh My" Gorgonzola Dip Gorgonzola Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Garlic, Roasted Tomatoes, Artichokes, Roti Bread. Which I loved the flavors of the dip with the warm bread. My entree was Little Havana Sliders Roasted Pork, Grilled Onions, Garlic Mojo Served on Mini Sweet Island Buns. The bread was soft, the pork full of flavor and moist. The side was Mojo Yucca fries that we super crispy. For dessert I had the absolute best Tres Leches Martini Sponge Cake soaked in Trio of Milk, Whipped Cream, Pistachios. For being a Poolside Grill it was nice and quiet for lunch service. The music was low so you could enjoy a conversation with your friends. Harry's is located at the Rosen Centre. Perfect place for lunch!

    Alan S.

    Two things win at Harry's poolside and that is the pork sliders and the service here. The bartender Rah (I think that was his name) was superb and made every effort to get our requests in. It was a busy night and I was glad for his composure and hospitality. That alone gave the extra star. Now for the food, buttery and fluffy is the pork slider that just melts in your mouth. I loved it. Now compare that with the chicken it was like falling down a bumpy slide. The chicken was dry, the pineapple kind of worked and also throws your taste off a bit. The sweet potato fries is a nice option to have. Located inside the Rosen hotel it was convenient if you had a conference there (like I did) and wanted to grab drinks or a quick bite. I felt like the restaurant, and the hotel, took inspiration from the show Miami Vice in the 80s as you can tell by the neon glow in my pictures. Fun if you like that.

    Wings  Yucca fries
    Nevaeh M.

    Food was amazinggggggg. Service was great! And the area is beautiful. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because the bartender refused to serve drinks because my Indiana ID "does not look like a Florida ID"

    Drink time!!! 22.09.2023
    Trisha W.

    While staying at the hotel, I ate here twice. Both times food and drinks were good and service was mostly great. The second time the bartender, which we were told was new, had trouble with consistency. Same drinks tasted different. Over all, well done. On con was there was a family, 7-8 people, sitting my the pool area wanted food and they kept interrupting the servers, one tried to "pull" a server away from the table he was helping, to get what they needed. This is a great place to sit outside and eat while the kids swam. I get that. Being rude to the staff and the restaurant guests is not okay. A manager should have stepped in to handle the situation. 03.01.2024

    Fajita steak sandwhich
    Vernon A.

    Service and food was good. I would come back but would try something else. Their bar looked good .

    Wings
    Nerissa L.

    I recently dined here while I was on vacation. The food and drinks were amazing! This poolside restaurant has something for everyone. My favorites included the island coconut shrimp, the Kingston jerk shrimp pasta and the mojito salmon.. All delicious options for lunch or dinner. The drink selection was good too. My favorite was the toasted coconut colada! It was also fun to sit by the restaurant in the evening and listen to the great live music! Enjoy!

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    Let me start by saying the service was excellent, but the food quality for the price was not it.

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    If you can get past the theme park resort pricing, this is a great little lobby bar! I have been…read morehere many times across multiple Cabana Bay stays. The drinks are top notch and the bartenders are talented and efficient. For the Halloween season, they have cute decorations and fun spooky drinks. They always have a good variety of drinks to suit different palates. If you're staying at Cabana Bay or just passing through, don't miss the Swizzle Lounge!

    I stopped into the lobby bar Swizzle when at the Cabana Bay hotel yet again when I was in town the…read moreother week. I first stayed at the Cabana Bay a couple years ago on a whim. Once I stayed once and appreciated the midcentury design of the place I was hooked. And the Swizzle Lounge was definitely one of the perks. When I was running late, driving north after work from South Florida I had a 1st primary objective, make it in time to grab one martini at Swizzle. I was making ok time but when I got into the lobby I knew I only had 15 minutes to spare. And there was a long line to check in. When I finally checked in I only had minutes left. I walked up the busy evening bar with little to no hope. And yet one of the busy bartenders saw me and said they had last call already, but they would get me for one. Halleluiah. One martini later and I was ready to wander to our room. The Swizzle is retro, brightly lit, and especially friendly. Looking forward to stopping in again soon.

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    Swizzle Lounge - Espresso martini

    Espresso martini

    Swizzle Lounge - GB and a Bloody Mary

    GB and a Bloody Mary

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