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Pat O'Brien's

3.5 (405 reviews)
Open • 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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PAT O'BRIEN'S ATMOSPHERE

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Live music
Casual
Touristy
Loud

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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.

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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.

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!!

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.

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!

Shrimp and grits
Steve C.

We went to City Walk after a full day of moving. We wanted a laid back atmosphere so we went to Patty's. We were not disappointed they had live music (dueling pianos). It was fun. The Devore reminded me of a traditional Irish pub with a lot of tables and no booths. The servicer Sean was very attentive and made great recommendations for food because it he food is not traditional Irish. The food has a kind of Cajun style. With that being said the food was am amazing. We had the Jambalaya and the shrimp and grits. They we both not traditional but they were very good. You have to try the hurricane if you go. You get to keep the glass.

Jambalaya
Will W.

Food here was good, with generous portions and plenty of flavor - esp with their yummy jambalaya and how its spices and heat hit just right for me. However, the main issue for me this night was how slow the service was because it took about an hour for me to get my food - though I'd attribute it to how short staffed this place seemed, as it appeared that there was only one server for the half of the restaurant I was seated at. Regardless, it's a pretty chill piano bar with cute and cozy vibes. TL;DR Food: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Friendliness? 4/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Convenience if at Universal Resorts? 5/5 Groovy Piano Bar Experience? 5/5 Mardi Gras? 6/5 Would consider coming again.

Michelle T.

This is my favorite restaurant on CityWalk after a tiring day of theme park fun. The concept is a dueling piano bar with Cajun/Creole food! I recommend making a reservation on Universal's website - it's easy and this restaurant can get crowded during dinner rush! I do not recommend walking in because you might get seated on the patio, which is away from the lively piano musicians in the bar. The singers and piano players were fantastic and they were taking song requests from the crowd. My fiancé and I didn't order any drinks and opted for some yummy dinner selections instead - Mardi Gras Gumbo (bowl), Jambalaya, Bayou Blackened Catfish. My favorite out of the three was the Gumbo. Excellent flavor and big chunks of shrimp! The soup was piping hot. The catfish had a great cook and a delicious andouille cream sauce. My least favorite was actually the jambalaya. I wish it was hotter and more they were more generous with the protein. The average price of an entree is $17, which may seem steep to some reviewers but it's pretty on par with other restaurants in CityWalk. My fiancé and I are from San Francisco, so the pricing was not scary for us at all (we're just happy we're not paying SF prices lol)

Crawfish dip
Becca H.

The dueling pianos are AMAZING!!!! This place definitely passed the New Orleans vibe test. We had a great time. Our server was so sweet, I can't say enough good things about her. I got a bowl of gumbo and it was spot on. The flavor was on point. My daughter got jambalaya and it had the perfect amount of spice. And my mom got the blackened chicken breast with red beans and rice. And we finished with some beignets. Everything was delicious and I have no complaints!

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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… Read more

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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