Did the Wok Experience and the food was mediocre at best. Beef and chicken were pre cooked and not very good, lots of tough parts on the beef and chicken was not much better. Cooking was done on camp stoves and lines moved very slow. Deserts were not much better, all served at room temperature and not very flavorful. read more

We almost let the bad reviews turn us away, but I'm glad we gave this place a shot. We had the spring rolls and Mongolian beef and both were delicious. The service was great, and they had live musicians and gave out leis to all the guests, it was fun and super convenient as a guest of the hotel to be able to just walk over to this restaurant. We will be back next time we visit Royal pacific. read more

I'm not sure I've ever been as disappointed in a restaurant, ever. First, the positive: Coconut Soup. It was really awesome! Great portion, piping hot with an awesome flavor. Something I would get again - but not here. Moving on, the whole night was a terrible experience. Terrible server who didn't know the menu which almost caused a huge allergy concern. A manager who came by to try to sort out the confusion, but didn't offer any real solution or help. Instead, everyone got basic food with no thought and the server and manager never returned to see how things were going. Lastly, two people got extremely sick after the experience. My guess is allergy related (even though the allergens were clearly identified) which makes this a hard place to review happily. I can hope it was a one-of bad night, but I, unfortunately, can't say anyone should go back, unless they want an entire night of vomitting. read more

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We stayed in the hotel attached to this restaurant and so happy we did! We had spent a fun afternoon exploring the hotel and found this restaurant near the pool! After an evening at the park we were famished and dehydrated! Not to worry the portions were huge! My daughter and I got the Mongolian beef, which we shared and it was plenty! My husband got the salmon and devoured it before I got even one bite! If you order fried rice they do charge $6 which i feel was high due to the small amount you get but it was very good! I hate paper straws and that is all they offered! Luckily for me I brought my own but ky family had to suffer through. Ther service was outstanding and I wish we could have gone a couple times. read more

Island Dining Room - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Headed to Island Dining Room for Magical Dining! Place was rather quiet, but great service and fast turn around! We went for both magical dining meals for two! Everything was cooked well and great flavors! Salmon, sticky ribs, chicken dumplings, watermelon app and yummy desserts! read more

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This review is for the breakfast buffet. Loved the options. Our server was wonderful and the fresh OJ was good too!

My husband and I stopped in for a quick breakfast after checking into the Royal Pacific Hotel, mostly because the Tuk Tuk Market was out of breakfast sandwiches. I do not trust buffets even during non-COVID times, so I was happy that we were able to order ala carte. I ordered the Hawaiian pancakes with toasted coconut, golden pineapple, and macadamia nuts and he ordered an omelet with chorizo, mushrooms, and cheddar. We already had coffees from the market upstairs, but our server also brought out water, which was much appreciated. The pancakes weren't very warm and were dry, but the Hawaiian-style topping was delicious. My husband was very happy with his omelet and found it very filling. The restaurant was nicely decorated with the Pacific Islands theme, but it did feel a bit outdated. There are better options for breakfast in and around the hotel. We did not get a chance to try them for dinner. read more

Island Dining Room - Hawaiian Pancakes - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We came here after finding it on a Yelp search for brunch on a weekday. The universal boats at city walk will take you direct to the Leows Royal Pacific Resort where the restaurant is located. The brunch has a several American favorites like steak and eggs or waffles. There are a few Hawaiian treats you can try like Coconut pineapple pancakes, or a tropical fruit plate. However, it's mostly your standard American breakfast. We didn't see any spam and eggs, loco mocos or Portuguese sausage on the menu. The food we did have was good. They have several fresh juices for your breakfast or your mimosas such as orange, guava, mango, papaya, P.O.G and many more. The mimosas are endless for $15. We had a variety of breakfast dishes such as the Big Kahuna, the ham, egg and potato breakfast and many more. The pineapple and coconut pancakes were soft and yummy. We liked our food and the sides of bacon were fantastic. We loved this place since it's a brunch within minutes of the front gate and no crowds. It's a great break for the day. Jairus helped us with brunch and he was an amazing waiter. He was very personable, friendly and funny. We loved his enthusiastic interpersonal skills. Food is reasonably priced for resort food and we enjoyed our restful and relaxing time at this Island restaurant. read more

I really enjoyed this restaurant. I am not sure why this place has such bad reviews. I walked in without a reservation and I was seated immediately. Saturday night btw. They immediately told us that they were offering an all you can eat stir fry and that they had the magical dining menu. Most restaurants don't offer up that info. The restaurant is casual for being at a nice resort. Not a romantic restaurant I would say. There are families and kids around and the pool is right behind.. you can't really see it that much and I didn't hear any noise from the pool. We did the magical dining and it was such a good deal. We got the korean hot wings and the calamari as appetizers. The korean hot wings had a nice flavor but were too hot for my taste if you like spicy you will love them. I still thought they were good. The calamari was one of the best I've had..it was a huge portion and perfectly crispy but not heavy breading. We both got the ribeye and it was delicious. Great seasoning and perfectly cooked. I recommend medium as my hubby got it medium well and we both agreed mine was better. The fried rice that it comes with was so tasty..not your average fried rice. (Tasted great re-heated too) we both got the Ying yang oreo mousse cake for dessert and it was ok. Not amazing. But not bad. I wouldn't come here for the dessert. All and all if I was in the mood for something different this is a great option. It is a little overpriced but I feel like that is to be expected from a resort restaurant. read more

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My family & I went to the Island dining room twice on our trip to Orlando. Both times for breakfast and both times given the best service by Z. The menu isn't very extensive, having most staples such as custom omelets, avocado toast (pictured), pancakes, waffles, French toast, to name a few. Overall it's a great place to grab quick breakfast before starting the day. The food isn't anything too crazy- but satisfying. The avocado toast was tasty and the side potatoes didn't last longer than 5 minutes; they were very well seasoned and cooked! Our server Z suggested great items such as the French toast which was so delicious! And the banana nut muffins that literally melted in my mouth. I gave this place 5 stars mostly for the great service given by Z (he is definitely 5 star worthy). He tended to our every need and checked on the table frequently. My family & I would definitely come back to this establishment. Thank you so much Z! read more

Island Dining Room - Avocado toast - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

One meal that had us coming back for seconds is that KBBQ steak with Kimchi Fried Rice. The meal was absolutely brilliant, the steak was perfectly cooked. The kimchi fried rice for me was awesome as I am huge fan of kimchi. The balance of the meal is great and I could have this every week if I could. The donut is dessert was also very good but absolutely massive; definitely a shareable item than a per person type deal. All in all the ribeye and fried rice is a must try :) read more

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Excellent food and excellent service. If you come here ask for Sam, such a professional- made the whole experience amazing. Thank you Sam! We're definitely coming back here. read more

The second leg of our magical dining was decent choice, the appetizers were spring rolls, coconut soup and a peanut sauced salad. All were good but the star was the coconut soup, sweet,creamy with a touch of nutmeg. The entrees were Korean ribeye , shrimp pad Thai and honey glazed salmon all were very decent choices I enjoyed the ribeye the most but each of us had our favorite. The deserts were the disappointment the Oreo mouse was just meh and the ginger brûlée was not a taste I could recommend. We also went off the dining menu for the jumbo pineapple donut but it ended up as a disappointing choice. It had a bread-like consistency not donut-like at all. Service was fast and efficient they really strived to make it a pleasant meal. The decor was unusual with giant frogs I can't say I liked it but the outdoor greenery and quiet music was nice. read more

Man....this place had a brutal night. Worst meal of our vacation by a landslide. You are MUCH better off heading to City Walk believe it or not. One burnt entree, possibly the worlds worst Mai Tai, in a sort glass, tasted awful...no Dark rum, and charged $16. Worst part, I couldn't drink more than a sip, and the waiter did nothing about it. Forgot my daughters drink completely......$170 tab for 4, and it was one of the worst meals and experiences I've had. Stay away! read more

My family and I made a reservation here on a whim, but after reading some reviews on Yelp we considered canceling. However we were so glad that we didn't cancel! First- the Royal Pacific is a beautiful resort and we enjoyed walking around before dinner. The hotel is only a short walk away from City Walk and definitely worth getting away from the crowds. We ordered appetizers first. My dad said the Krab Rangoon was the best he's ever had. My mom and I shared the Thai Coconut soup and this was the best part of the meal! The soup is dairy free but so creamy, sweet, and delicious. The lemongrass is strong enough to give the soup a unique flavor without overpowering the subtle coconut milk. You are also given bread before your meal which was great. Tasted like a King's Hawaiian roll, but even better. For our meals we ordered Mongolian Beef, General Tso's Chicken, and Tofu Broccoli Lo-Mein. Every meal was delicious! The presentation is beautiful and the portions are huge. We all took home leftovers for dinner the following day. While you may think these dishes are going to be basic they are a notch above typical Asian food. We ordered the Jumbo Pineapple Doughnut for dessert and man this thing really is jumbo. The doughnut was super fresh and filled with a delicious pineapple filling and topped with coconut ice cream and a little caramel sauce. Our waiter Yasir was great. He answered all of our questions and chatted with us a bit. His service was top notch, even greeting us with an "Aloha!" read more

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Highly recommended if you like whiskey. The lettuce wraps were nice and lite and had good flavor , comparable to P.F. Changs. read more

Island Dining Room - Beef chow fun - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Tried Island Dining room while staying at Royal Pacific over the July 4th holiday! Had reservations but still waited about 10 minutes for a table! We had a larger group and service was good! Had the wonton soup & shared the beef chow fun! Wonton soup was just okay, certainly have had better but beef chow fun was pretty good! Nice choice, but prefer the Orchid Lounge also in the hotel instead! read more

I did not enjoy my experience at the Island Dining Room. The restaurant was not busy and they had many empty tables. Even close to empty the atmosphere was anything but relaxing. There were clean glasses filled with silverware along with plates and water pitchers randomly stacked on multiple surfaces around our table. This made things look messy and seem disorganized. As soon as we were seated I realized that our placemats were stained and sticky. They don't appear to replace placemats between diners. I also noticed that clean place settings were placed on the dirty tables around us before they were bused. This means clean and dirty dishes all being handled by the same hands at the same time. The process appeared unsanitary. For appetizers we ordered calamari and wings. Portion sizes are big but the wings were lukewarm and the calamari was very greasy. Our steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare but was so chewy and bland that we barely touched them. The vegetables had a unmistakable layer of grease making them unappealing. Dishes are not cleared between courses and nobody checks by to see if you need anything else or if your meal is as it should be. read more

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Best gluten free bagel or any bread item I've had. Great service! The breakfast was average but the service and the bagel, gained it four stars. read more

Island Dining Room - Dining room - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Got the Wok Experience (available on Friday and Saturday when I was here). Essentially you pick your vegetables, protein, and carb and get to watch them stir fry it up for you. Also came with a salad bar, with some Asian inspired choices, and egg drop soup. The food was good enough and the experience combined with it being all you could eat probably made it worth the price. But... the service wasn't great. Twice they brought someone else's food to our table... both times we were clearly eating already. Never did our server come to check on our drinks. And I swear he quit his job during the time we were there it seems because we never saw him again. Eventually had to ask someone else for the check in order to leave. Disappointing because other aspects of the experience made it an OK place to check out. read more

The coconut soup was fabulous. My husband had the Mongolian Beef, which was good. The meat was very tender. He selected mild spice & it had plenty of flavor. The service was fabulous. We would have loved to have eaten here multiple times. My only disappointment is that despite the resort being full & every offsite restaurant having regular menus "due to Covid", this establishment has a very limited menu. This is the only resort that I've visited in the last 6-7 months who still has a limited menu in place. The offerings were too limited for us to eat here more than once during our stay. We were one of 2 tables in at dinner time. I would assume that the limited menu has driven guests to seek other options. read more

We stayed over at the Lowes Royal Pacific over the Mother's Day weekend and this was the place my husband booked for late Mother's Day brunch. First, I really liked the vintage, old island, Hawaiian ambiance of the hotel, and the Island Dining Room really was representative of that. We were seated promptly and there were a variety of buffet options available. There was an omelette station (which I didn't partake in), sushi station, Asian stir-fry station, seafood buffet, Kids/dessert buffet and meat carving station serving prime rib and pork. I just have to caveat that I'm a huge seafood lover, so anywhere that offers me unlimited access to already half cracked, split snow crabs, shrimps, and smoked salmon has me won over. The prime rib was so succulent and juicy. My daughter1 and I were huge fans of them and kept going back for more. The roasted pork was slight dry, and the least impressive station out of them all, were sushi station. It only offered two rolls-- California roll and Eel roll, and both were too bland for me to go back. I enjoyed the curry coconut stir-fry I got. AND the best part of it was the service, our server Jairus, really took a good care of us. He kept the mimosas coming and I enjoyed every single sip. The dessert station had a lot of variety to offer, and it was very nice that they had complimentary balloon and face paint artists there to entertain the kids so Moms could really enjoy their food (...and mimosas). Again, I would have given this place a solid 5 stars had sushi station offered a bit more. But we really liked this restaurant and the hotel too. Very Aloha! read more

Island Dining Room - Mother's Day Brunch 2018 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

A restaurant located and attached to Loews Royal Pacific hotel. We were walking back from one of the parks and saw this place on our way to our room. We decided to check it out since it didn't look busy and the menu had options we were craving. When we saw the hostess she told us there was a 20 minute wait for a table for two. We were baffled but decided to wait. They finally sat us after 30 minutes. It was still bizarre why we had to wait when 2/3 of the restaurant was empty and there was plenty of staff around. Our server was great, provided great service and was very friendly. We ordered two of the signature drinks with our meal. They took about 15 minutes to arrive and were below average. They were barely mixed and had terrible presentation. Seemed as if one of your friends in college mixed the drink for you. The food was ok. My fiancé had the general tsao chicken, and it was a huge serving. I had the shrimp pad thai. It was under spiced and super runny. However it did have a nice presentation to it. Overall this place made us look for other options while we stayed at the resort. The wait and food was not worth it to us. However the server and waiting staff was very friendly and nice and provided prompt service. read more

Island Dining Room - Shrimp pad thai - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

When I first got here looking for a scrumptious meal, I was excited. That was, until they told me it was $15. And then, when it came it came to pay, they told me it was $40. I looked at the servers, as they told my party of 9 (all children by the way except me) we did not fit into the $15 range. My party feasted on the mandarin oranges, and they were immaculate. The fifteen plates of oranges we had were scrumptious. But, but that did not make up for the fact that the price was lied about to us. overall the atmosphere was mediocre and I would've expected more from the stupid frog sculptures. music was not up to status and overall it was a mediocre dining experience. I feel very enraged I feel scammed I feel bewildered I feel attacked and personally I can't accept this. I would never go here again and I don't recommend you do either. It made me question suicide. read more

Way small portion for the price...food was also bland and not tasty at all. General Tso was ok but Mongolian beef was pretty bad, tons of onions. read more

We are new Universal Annual Pass members and Universal had a "kids eat free" deal at most of the resort hotels. We had been meaning to check out Royal Pacific since we got here and used this as an opportunity to do so. The ambiance is great. A little more south pacific than Hawaii. But lots of clean lines and open spaces. With nice views of the vegetation and the pool. The menu was not expansive, but everything we had was fantastic. The coconut soup was amazing and my wife said it might be her new favorite soup! The Thai salad was also great, with fresh veggies and a delicious dressing. For our entree, we ordered the mongolian beef. It didn't look particularly appetizing, but it tasted amazing! When I first saw it I thought "I paid $22 for something I could have had at Panda Express for $8". But it tasted amazing! I would definitely go back again. Their kids menu was well thought out and expansive. We dined at the height of the Coronavirus epidemic in Florida and really appreciate the lengths Universal has gone to in order to keep everyone safe. EVERYONE was wearing masks and they take your temperature upon entry to the hotel. read more

Has a great potential if customer service all around was worked on. Everyone we dealt with was great. Food was alright if you just need something in your stomach real fast. We choose the buffet selection, they had a great omelette station, and the buffet selection had the regular bacon, eggs, potatoes and pancake to choose from. read more

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Typically, we go to Islands for breakfast, and their breakfast buffet is perfect. Plenty of options at a reasonable price, and the outstanding service we receive usually makes it a great experience. Last Friday we decided to go for dinner to try their Wok experience, and it was fantastic. The Wok experience will satisfy your cravings, there is a great deal of choices and it is prepared to order right in front of you. Make sure you leave some space for dessert, it is totally worth the calories. Good food + amazing service = wonderful experience read more

Island Dining Room is an underrated resort dining option on the Universal Orlando Resort premises. I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews as I had a decent Asian dining experience. Located inside Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Islands is a great alternative to Emeril's Tchoup Chop across the lobby that is also on a similar food/price level too. My friend and I decided on this spot for a girls night out on a Monday evening. Monday night is the time to go - no wait, barely any kids around either. Our waiter was attentive and came back with our drink and food orders in a timely matter. To drink, I ordered a mimosa after the waiter mentioned there was a full bar. I wish they put a little more champagne in it but I did like the strawberry garnish. My friend ordered the Pad Thai and I went with the Filipino Adobo Shrimp Bowl. My dish was very peppery and far from the best adobo I've ever had, but it did hit the spot. My friend enjoyed the Pad Thai and said it was very filling. To our surprise, Bart & Homer Simpson decided to pop on in for an appearance! Sometimes it's fun to embrace your inner child with some character dining. Knowing that resort dining is going to be pricier than restaurants off the premises beforehand won't bring any surprises when the check comes (some of these reviewers need to realize that). I also enjoyed the tropical themed layout of the place. Try Islands out for a great resort dining option if the wait at Emerils is too long! read more

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Arrived here for vacation, and decided to have breakfast on-site. The people here are friendly and attentive. Decided to order off the menu instead of the buffet, food was mediocre. We had the following: - Black Angus Steak & Eggs - 6 oz sirloin steak, two strips of apple-wood smoked bacon, 3 cage free eggs any style - my steak was VERY dry and overcooked (I asked for medium rare). Honestly, I would have to say it was almost close enough to be called a beef jerky.. The eggs were well cooked and the bacon was awesome. Still did not make up for the steak though.. - Classic Eggs Benedict - Two lightly poached eggs, canadian bacon on toasted brioche, hollandaise, and fresh asparagus - your everyday benedict, nothing special, eggs cooked perfect If I ever stay on the property again, I would look for other breakfast alternatives. read more

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I wanted to give this 5 stars because the Mother's Day brunch was exquisite. However, the service left something to be desired. Our table was totally ignored and we almost had to flag our server down to clear plates or refill drinks. I know this in not the rule as I have attended the Luau here as well. I don't think we will return for their special brunches any time soon. read more

LOVELY Breakfast Buffet! Ours was comped, but if you like to have a luxurious breakfast to start off the day, I'd say it's worth the $20. Fast, friendly service to bring us the coffee and fresh OJ. I'd give 5 stars, but the coffee frankly tasted burnt - even after we sent it back. Most likely just super-roasted blend that didn't agree with my friends or me. FOOD - ohYES. SO MUCH Fresh Fruit! They had cut strawberry/raspberry/blackberry blend, papaya, whole strawberries, fresh pineapple, etc. Super bagel bar complete with lox, capers, etc. Tons of good-looking hot food, including non-over-oily breakfast potatoes. Croissant bar, egg/omelet bar, and super tasty oatmeal. Great way to kick off a day at the parks in a lovely restaurant. read more

Great breakfast menu, you just want to have one of each. I settled for eggs Benedict, and this was literally single best version I remember. Absolutely perfect running egg, very balanced Hollandaise sauce, hash browns - this was simply a spot on breakfast. Excellent coffee and fresh orange juice, so paired with the the outside seating, this is the way to start your day on vacation. Well, I have to tell you - I loved the eggs Benedict so much that I decided to order it on the last day of my trip. Without a warning, it was served on the thin slices of baguette instead of English muffins - I'm not trying to nit pick, but if you advertise something as a "classic", then I expect to see a classic version, unless someone would tell me otherwise. Still recommended, but I had to lower the rating from 5. read more