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Pat O'Brien's

3.5 (413 reviews)
Open • 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
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Dueling Pianos
Kara P.

This was a really cool spot as well. The dueling pianos when I wandered into this venue was a husband and wife duo. The wife was a little bit of a better vocalist but they were both so cute and quite talented as a pair. The bar staff was also very kind and accommodating. Someone did make me a drink with sour mix and it wasn't great but again she was very sweet. I did not order any food at this establishment if they do sell it.

Cold draft beers!
Kate M.

A great spot to grab a drink in CityWalk and listen to some live piano players!! We stopped in for a quick drink after dinner and it's such a fun New Orleans atmosphere in Pat O'Briens. They are known for their Hurricane but we got a beer on this visit. Their dueling pianos make for such a fun environment and seeing what songs people request and what songs are played is half the fun. They have inside and outside seating, but to hear the pianos you need to be inside!

Margarita
Louisa M.

By nature, singalong piano bars are going to deliver a great time, and Pat O'Brien's Piano Bar and Pub at Universal CityWalk is basically the perfect mix of rowdy fun and classic New Orleans charm. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a lively, festive atmosphere, lots of warm wood tones, and that unmistakable sound of raucous pianos. The main draw here is of course the dueling pianos. The musicians are energetic, funny, and will take requests, sometimes roasting the audience in the most playful way possible. It's part performance, part interactive experience, and all-around good time. Now, the quality of the performers make a huge difference. It's a draw whether you'll luck out or get a couple of duds, but I have usually been able to make it work no matter who is playing. Drinks are strong and plentiful, and the Hurricane cocktail lives up to its legendary reputation. The menu has classic bar fare so you can make a night of it if you're hungry, but this is more of a drinking bar. It can get packed, but there are tons of tables around the pianos as well as off towards the back if you're looking for a "quieter" evening (relatively speaking). My major criticism here is that they have the dueling piano volume just way too loud. Like painfully loud. Bring earplugs or you will be in pain. I don't get why bars feel like they have to have the volume cranked up to 11 in order to bring the fun. It's the patrons who do that, and we can't stay too long unless we want our eardrums to start bleeding. Pat O'Brien's is a fun piano bar spot (I still prefer Orlando staple Howl at the Moon, but this isn't a bad choice if you're in the Universal resort area). It offers lively music, strong drinks, and a fun party atmosphere.

Sharzad M.

Great vibe! Super lively. I wasn't sure if they allowed kids, so we asked at the door and the staff at the door greeted us warmly. They do allow kids which was great so we decided to have dinner there. We ordered the jambalaya and shrimp and grits plus the kids' grilled shrimp and rice that came with a side of grapes. Everything was delicious. I also tried their Bloody Mary and it was really good. The service was excellent and our server was very attentive. The inside of the restaurant is nicely decorated. Overall if you are in the area and looking for a fun lively spot with live music, definitely give this place a try.

Rose L.

Nice ginger ale, singing etc. also like how you request songs! Crowd is hit or miss, bartender is nice! Overall a good time.

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Stachia L.

I went here for my aunts birthday celebration and I was surprisingly shocked that this was not an Irish pub. Lol I sat down for the first time and seen it was New Orleans style food. I atleast got to try the jambalaya for the first time ever. They made it without shrimp so I could try it. They did mess up the order once but recovered by fixing the order to chicken. The staff was so kind. They even had a live piano players who sung songs based on tip requests. I would go back but not to many vegan options.

Meg M.

I grabbed a Hurricane before going to Horror Nights and they confirmed it was gluten free. It was good but pretty overpriced. I've been to the real Pat O'Brien's in Nola so it had some similar vibes to that.

Jambalaya
Brittany K.

The myriad of choices on City Walk can be so overwhelming. We unexpectedly visited the universal parks on prom night and found most of the eateries to be packed! Because we would have endured an extended wait in our first pick restaurant, we decided to try something new and did so happily at the Cajun themed Pat O'Briens! They were able to seat us promptly thanks in part to the large establishment. It was spacious with both indoor and outdoor seating available. And of course, dinner comes with a show here. The piano bar was great fun and the players accept requests! If you prefer a quieter meal, request to be seated outside. Once seated and enjoying the music, we were greeted by a friendly server and put in our varied order. Our table enjoyed Creole Chicken, jambalaya, and for me the Shrimp and Grits. The food really exceeded our expectations! I know that I thoroughly enjoyed the shrimp and grits plate. It was flavor packed and quite hardy. Praise was sung by the entire table and all plates were cleared. I would definitely come back to Pat O'Briens and do recommend it. I would note though that the service was a tad slow. Took a bit of time for a server to come around. Definitely a bit slower paced than some of the other city walk options but at least you have entertainment! I'd also opt for outdoor seating next time as the music was really loud and made conversation a bit difficult. Felt like the volume could come down a notch, especially during the typical dinner window of 6-8pm. But, all minor notes. I really found the food delicious and on theme!

hurricane
Simon P.

A bar with good food next to Orlando Universal Studios to end your day at the park. We went on a Sunday evening and it has live music still with lots of locals and tourists and it's a very good vibe. The famous Hurricane cocktail is delicious, boozy and a good portion. The food are tasty and authentic New Orleans style dishes. Definitely recommend this if you wish to grab a dinner nearby the park!

Caroline R.

The shrimp and grits were great but I felt incredibly rushed to check out at the bar by Travis, I was still eating my meal and having my drink when he asked if I had any discounts to check out. The bar itself wasn't busy so I don't understand the rush.

Dueling pianos
Jamie P.

We stopped in for an early dinner and the piano players were already going. The service was good and food was so tasty. I ordered jambalaya and it was full of flavor. The piano players were fun with the crowd and had great voices. It wasn't too crowded when we were there, but I'm sure it's a hot spot when the parks close during the dinner rush.

Hurricane
Scher S.

They have the best hurricanes and they don't skimp on the liquor!! Only stopped in for a quick drink but it was worth it!!

Amber B.

Fun piano bar with great service and good food! My husband and young adult kids were on a trip to Universal Studios. We were looking for a place in Citywalk without a huge wait. We were able to be seated right away in the piano room. We were able to enjoy the musical stylings of 3 different pianists who were all incredible. The portions of the food seemed a little small for what you pay, BUT the food was absolutely delicious!

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Are the piano's in the bar area? If so, do we need a reservation for the bar area or can you hear them throughout the restaurant? Also, can you hear the piano's in the outdoor patio area? Thanks!

The pianos are located in the main dining area and are only heard in that area, reservations are recommended during dinner hours. After kitchen closes, usually around 10, that area becomes a bar only until closing time. There is a smaller bar area… 

Can we bring kids here?

Yes, you can. Just not in the bar area.

Can you buy their Hurricane Mix here? I can't seem to find it anywhere locally.

I have seen the mix available for sale here.

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Jellyrolls

3.4(217 reviews)
9.2 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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It feels weird to be doing a review of Jellyrolls when it is closing soon. But they are scheduled…read moreto close their location in Walt Disney World, located at the Boardwalk on April 19th. I have not been here in years, probably almost 15 years, so I was excited when some friends came to visit and wanted to head over here one last time. This is a dueling piano bar that takes music requests, and then the two piano players play and sing your song. It is located on Disney's Boardwalk Resort, on the boardwalk. There is a cost to get inside, which is $22. There are a few different discount codes that you can use, which we did, and it saved us $2 each. Once inside they have 2 bars, tables and chairs and then a lot of standing room. They open their doors at 7:00pm but music does not start until 8:00pm. I do wish it started right at 7, but the hour moved fast. And since it is closing soon, the line was long. We got in line about 30 minutes before opening, and we had almost 10-12 groups in front of us. We also had to save seats for 7 more people. They do have a sign that says you cannot do this, but we did. The manager at one point, asked how many additional chairs we needed, and she brought them to us. I think at this point; they probably don't care. We had 2 high top tables towards the back lower section. They do bring you your first cup of water along with popcorn. I thought the popcorn was a nice touch. If you want more water, they have big jugs on the bars, you can go and grab it yourself. The popcorn your server will refill for you. Our server was so nice, he brought extra waters to the table right away, so it looked like there were more people sitting, while we waited for our friends. He checked on us many times throughout the night. He really was on top of everything, and we didn't have to wait very long when our drinks were empty. Jellyrolls is very expensive. They have beer, a few wine options and then mixed drinks. They do have a full bar so they can also make you a drink not on the menu. There are a few specialty drinks on their menu along with their bucket style drinks. I will say I felt the drinks on their menu were very high, especially for Disney prices. We stuck with beer which was about $10.25 per bottle. Guiness for my husband and Corona for myself. I felt that was pretty reasonable considering being at Disney. The piano players play what is requested and they had hundreds of suggestions. You write your song request on the napkins and then you bring them up to the pianos, or your server can bring them. As with most piano bars, if you are tipping them with the song request, they will more than likely play it. I felt that they were picking and choosing songs. For most of the first hour I did not know the song or did not care for the song. I found myself actually sort of bored. They did a lot of older songs, and not many newer songs. At one point they sang some Disney songs, but it was mostly non-Disney. Its hard to tell in my photos but they did have hundreds of requests. I'm not sure why the songs chosen were not the best, as I said I was bored and looking at my phone. That was really the only negative. I think the excitement of this place also goes with who is in the audience. If they audience is engaged, it makes for a better experience. I will say it is extremely loud in here! It was so hard to talk to people at our table. The night we went, again, closing this month, it was packed. Someone at one point came over and said he had been standing the whole time, could I signal him when I was leaving. It was a strange request personally. I think if you are interested in going in the next couple weeks, you need to get here early. There are no questions that this place is not going to be packed. Make the effort, and go early, especially if you want a table. How do we get here? That is the other issue. Disney has made it almost impossible to park at the resorts without a reservation. If I am coming at 7:00 pm at night, I am clearly not trying to hop into the park and get free parking. I think they need to loosen their strings, especially for the Boardwalk. There is the Atlantic Dance Hall and Jellyrolls, open at night. If you do not have a reservation, you are not parking here. Park at Disney Springs and take a bus, just be mindful of when the last bus heads back to Disney Springs. You can also take an Uber, but I have heard, resorts are not even allowing Ubers to go in. I really think Disney needs to loosen the strings on parking especially at places with nighttime activities. All in all, Jellyrolls is fun but be prepared to spend lots of money. They charge at the door; drinks are expensive as well. It is sad that they are closing, they have been here for almost 30 years. I am very curious what will be replacing it. Disney does not have a ton of nighttime activities and they are about to lose one more. I would say if you can, check it out in the next couple weeks before it closes.

Jellyrolls is now officially closed but there are other locations around the US. They closed on…read moreApril 19th. We didnt really come here all the time, but I have been here a few times. We went during their last two weeks of being open with some friends visiting from out of town. Jellyrolls is a dueling piano bar that takes music requests, which you write on a napkin, and then two piano players play and sing your song. It's identical to Howl at the Moon if you have ever been there. They were located a Disney's Boardwalk Resort. There is a cost to get inside, which is $22. Once inside there are 2 bars, tables and chairs and then tons of standing room. The doors open at 7:00pm but music does not start until 8:00pm. We did have a line to get in, and waited about 30 minutes before opening, there were about 10-12 groups in front of us. We also had to save seats for 7 additional people. My wife got really nervous since they have a sign that says you cannot save tables, but we did anyway. At one point, the manager asked how many additional chairs we needed, and she brought them to us. So, we felt we were ok saving seats. I will say closer to 8:00pm, people were eyeballing our tables. They do bring you your first cup of water along with popcorn. This was Disney popcorn so delicious! I liked that they had popcorn, since there was no other food they offered. If you want more water, you had to go to the bars and get it yourself from the large jugs of water they had. The popcorn your server will refill for you. Our server was incredibly friendly, he brought extra waters to the table right away, so it looked like there were more people sitting, while we waited for our friends. He checked on us many many times throughout the night and was very much on top of checking on us, getting us more drinks when we needed it. Jellyrolls is very expensive, be prepared for that. They offer a full service bar, beer and wine. There were a few speciality drinks as well as larger bucket drinks. Because of the prices, we stayed with bottles of beer which was about $10.25 per bottle. The piano players play what is requested from the audience and there were hundreds of suggestions. You write your song request on the napkins and then you bring them up to the pianos, or your server can bring them. As with most piano bars, you have a better chance to get your song plated if you include money with it. They work off tips. I felt that they were picking and choosing songs and for most of the first hour I did not know the song or did not care for the song. My wife and I were actually board and just talked to our friends, we were not even really paying attention. This is very Disney-fied, so no cursing or swearing or inappropriate songs. They did a lot of older songs, and not many newer songs and at one point played about 45 minutes of straight Disney songs. I will say that your experience is indictive of the audience. If they audience is engaged, it makes for a better experience. It's also worth noting that it is very loud inside. It was hard to talk to our group. All in all, Jellyrolls is fun but be prepared to spend lots of money. I do wish it had stayed at Disney as there is not a ton of nighttime adult things to do since Pleasure Island closed. I would be curious to find one in another state and see how they compare. I am very curious to see what is going to go in here. I haven't been here in a while but I am sad to see it go.

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