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The Kitchen

3.7 (263 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Delaina B.

Stayed at the Hard rock this past weekend so we definitely had to check out the onsite dining. The kitchen was delicious!!! Their calamari was hands down the best I've ever had. Light and crispy. Just perfect. The short rib ragout was amazing and cooked perfectly. Very savory. Our server Bryan was very friendly and took great care of us. Everyone loved their dish. I definitely recommend eating here if you're staying at the Hard Rock

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Diele K.

Located in the Hard Rock Hotel is The Kitchen. My parents and I stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel in December 2024, and dined here several times for both dinner and for breakfast. We dined here mainly out of convenience as the food wasn't anything standout in our opinion; though they do make a decent dirty vodka martini. Very solid service no matter the day part and the restaurant was comfortable and clean. If you are staying on property, it's worth visiting but I couldn't see coming here if not staying at this property.

Classic Mac & Cheese
Sarah S.

If this place was about half the price I would probably rate it 5 stars. It's resort pricing, so I guess it shouldn't be surprising, but I would expect the food to reflect the pricing. I actually really like the mac and cheese entree--the cheese is delicious and I like the crunchiness of the bread crumbs. But it's a pretty straightforward comfort food meal for $21 dollars. My wife got the margherita flatbread and I didn't try it because it looked extremely unappetizing. The Velvet Bar upstairs actually has better quality food options, if it's after 5pm. The good news is the staff here are great, and you can get parking validated if you eat here (which they also do at the Velvet Bar when you spend over $40). It's a cool spot with a lot of potential and located at a great hotel.

Fun times in Babylon
Amy C.

My friend and I came in for magical dining as we were trying to get another restaurant down our list. We had reservations for 730 but I ran late. They told her they couldn't hold the reservation but when I got there around 9 the place was a little empty. We sat down and went through the menu. I started with a cocktail. Did the fun times in babylon. It was good in the beginning but I think with various flavors at dinner it became tart to me. For the apps we did the rockin rolls and orzo soup. Entrees we did the 5 oz filet and the airline chicken. Dessert was the crème brûlée and the pistachio crème. Both of the apps were delicious. I loved the cheesy rolls, they remind me of Brazilian cheese bread. Loved dipping it in tomato sauce, the orzo soup was comforting. The chicken and filet were both good. The pistachio crème tasted more like a keylime crème to me. I thought the crème brulee was a better dessert. Our waitress Lori was pretty awesome. Parking was validated with dinner.

Rib eye Pasta Brocolini and Pork Chops
Ashlee S.

I have never been to one of the Universal hotels and this was very nice! I want to come back already. The drink was made by the bartender and because they had a full bar it was easy to just say what I liked and have something from the menu put together. The rock n rolls were not something I would order again. They were super stretchy and greasy and I wasnt a fan. I got to try some of my friends Brocolini and it was well seasoned and cooked well. I would immediately go back for the braised short rib pasta. It was on the more affordable side and very filling. I was super pleased with how the entire dish was cooked. The beignets were a smidge doughy for my liking and the bourbon caramel wasn't good I liked just plain caramel sauce. Overall I would be back and try another appetizer/dessert, but I would definitely eat the pasta again and again.

Kris G.

The Kitchen was phenomenal! Service, food portion, quality and value were on point! Everyone went out of their way to ensure the dining experience was memorable! And, on Wednesdays and Fridays they have a magic sideshow! If you're lucky enough to get Craig then you're in good hands... so be ready for a nice magic show with a delicious dining experience! The portions were large; come with an appetite or be ready to share! The bar is set in a nice purple neon glow with giant copper kitchen lights overhead. There was a shirt wait for 25 minutes but we were called after only fifteen! The flatbread can be prepared GF, the skirt steak was a generous two portion cut of both sides set atop several duck fat fingerling potatoes and broccolini. While the lobster Mac N cheese can be prepared GF, they were unfortunately out of GF pasta this evening. However, that did prompt me adding a side of scallops to compliment my steak and these were cooked perfectly! The desserts were both large & divine!

Omelette, Bacon, Biscuit and Gravy. D+ grade
John R.

Wanted to love this spot. I love brunch spots. Have no problem paying $50+ for a good brunch, do it often. However this spot at $62 was really barely better than a Golden Corral. - Omelette Bat was only real "made to order" spot. Was decent, but limited toppings, only 3 cheese options, and just barely above average. From there it all went down hill. - Biscuits were terrible. Nothing special like you'd expect at this price point. Something southern flaky, with layers and butter or unique twist. These were run of the mill grocery pop in oven frozen tasting. - Gravy was blah. As uninteresting as the biscuits. Only one. Would've been nice to see options like other brunches buffets at this price point. Brown gravy, sausage white gravy, and a pepper white maybe. Just boring and difficult to get to (no place to put lid while scooping) - Bacon was the biggest disappointment. It was holiday inn continental breakfast quality. Thin, greasy as all heck. Absolutely the worst low quality bacon ever. - Sausage, catalog food quality. Maybe Sisco or Ben E Kieth. Trash links. Would've loved higher quality, maybe options kielbasa, Portuguese even. - Salad, 2 bowls of to side (not a salad bar) one with Spring greens, the other an antipasto salad . No croutons, no toppings (I stole some cucumbers from the charcuterie board). Had to go to Omelette bar for a smidge of shredded cheese and 3 dressing options. Sizzler had them beat. SIZZLER. No other toppings. - Charcuterie, some cheese, crackers in a basket (mid st best) - Carving station, if you could call it that was a joke. Nothing but a rind of a ham. Sad joke. - Breads, pancakes. They had pancakes. At this price point I'd expect a Belgian Waffle station, with way more toppings than some jelly donut filling and whip cream. They had an assortment of toast breads and bagels. - Cereal and Oatmeal, it was there. - Fruit station, it was worse than a McDonald's parfait (I've never actually had one. But imagine it's better) - desert table(no opinion didn't waste my time at this point). - Drinks, I tried the unlimited Bloody Mary (also Mimosa available) The bloody was terrible. No traditional pepper flavor or very little, watered down, and garnished with lemon and lime? No Spanish olive, no celery stock. Just garbage jar pre mixed Bloody. At $50+ I'd hope for at least effort. Service. Omelette chef kind and helpful. Server was more or less ok. But had horrible breath. Imagine how bad it was that I'd comment. Servers don't get that close, yes it was that bad. Overall, Wont return most likely unless was family in town who wanted it. Hard pass. Hell go to Cheese Cake factory for a far better brunch for this price point or slightly more to the Grand Floridian at Disney World.

Victoria S.

I came here for a reservation with the Universal Orlando Run Club and I was absolutely thrilled with the service and quality of food. We came for an early seating and the employees were welcoming, the area was very clean. I absolutely loved the touch of printing "Welcome Run Club", it made me feel even more special as a consumer. The buffet options were fresh and I loved the omelette station. I hope we book another reservation as a group because I would love to come back, I highly recommend this location!

Jmy M.

Service was pretty good and the food was nice. Short rib pasta dish was good, although the pasta was overcooked, Al Dente preferable. The ambiance was nice for Orlando.

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Gustavo A. L.

Similar to the mountain stage classifications in the major cycling races like the Tour de France or Giro d'Italia, this place is "beyond category' meaning, it is in a class of its own. The Kitchen at The Hard Rock Hotel is not just an eating establishment, it is a landmark. Starting with impeccable service, you will find a warm and very helpful staff that will strive to ensure that your experience is unique. Recently renovated, the space is decorated with legitimate rock memorabilia that makes it a pseudo-rock museum. A complete menu that offers something for everyone, they will accommodate your food allergies and preferences to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable meal. Whether you are looking for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, The Kitchen is no doubt the place to see and be seen.

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Went with the Bison Burger Special. Did not disappoint! Would recommend if it's on the menu.

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4.5
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2.4 mi
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4.0
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1.3 mi
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I'm so happy I went here. The pictures look good but the look and taste in person is 10x better…read more Everything is huge! I had the scramble with avocado bacon Swiss and onion - best egg scramble I have ever had before. Their mash is absolutely delicious. Biscuit is yummy too. The biscuit holes for appetizer were also so delicious and sweet. The chicken and waffles is massive. The waffles are very good and have bacon inside. Need to go back to try more.

This is a story of not editing your food and paying the price. Our server was good. He was…read moreattentive and didnt miss a beat. The atmosphere was decent. It was really loud and there wasn't many soft surfaces to help absorb that sound. The location did appear to be clean. Now let's get to the food. I ordered the fried chicken benedict. Huge sprig of rosemary. Cayenne pepper (if it wasnt cayenne then idk what it was but thats what it tasted like) . Hollandaise was like glue. Maybe it was supposed to be gravy? Batter didnt stay on the chicken. Scrambled eggs in the chicken batter with a slice of cheese. Deep fried raw spaghetti noodles (why???). 2 pieces of bacon. Tomatoes. A pile of uncooked spinach. Frozen biscuit (if it wasnt frozen, you need a new biscuit maker). Mashed potatoes from a bag. Orange slice. Cantaloupe slice. This was a terrible version. Stop. Leave the stupid rosemary off your dishes. It looks stupid and not everyone likes rosemary. I dont recommend this place. Go to Dennys or Waffle House.

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3.4
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2.3 mi
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We came here on a weekend with a large party, overall I would say we had a wonderful experience!…read more We were very glad that they were able to accommodate such a large group on somewhat short notice! They had an amble amount of seating in the restaurant and also had a bar area too! The service was decent and our food came out as ordered. One of our sandwiches came with coleslaw, which we weren't expecting, and it was very watery and lacked flavor. Not a huge deal as everything else was great and we weren't even expecting to get this with our meal, but something we would recommend avoiding if you were considering! One downside was the accessibility of entering and navigating the restaurant. We had a baby in a stroller and it was hard to enter the restaurant because of the revolving door, and somewhat difficult to get the stroller to our table weaving in and out of other tables to get to the ramp in the very back of the building. I know not everyone will likely have this struggle but it's something I wish I would have known about prior to arriving! Overall we had a great lunch with friends and enjoyed our meal and time here.

Our server's fingernails were dirty. The menu I was given…read morehad ribs on it, when I ordered them I was told they no longer have them and I should not have been given that menu. My meal arrived with a hair on the plate.

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4.2
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One of the best meals I have had thus far in Florida! It is a shorter menu but the items on it were…read more10/10. There was no wait on a Tuesday night. They had the FIFA World Cup on their big screen TVs. The ambiance is comfortable and casual. The drink menu is extensive, there are even additional drinks not listed that you can order. This is not fast food level prices but also not crazy resort prices either, a perfect mid. A very good experience! I highly recommend!

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4.3
(159 reviews)
2.5 mi

celebrated my birthday here and it did not disappoint! reservations was easy to make and table was…read moreready when we arrive. parking lot is big and safe. Johnny was amazing and gave a key lime dessert to celebrate. the BEST key lime pie i have everrrr had. thank you Johnny!!! the other servers was amazing as well. foie gras topped on the steak was so good. i honestly came here for that as soon i seen the menu. we also got the sea bass and the was good. bathroom is very clean and sophisticated. the mocktails look really good so i got one and ask to add titos to it. kinda like a lychee punch yummy.

The ambience at this restaurant was truly lovely. We chose to sit outside, and the atmosphere was…read morebeautiful and relaxing. Unfortunately, the service did not match the setting. From the beginning, our waiter seemed visibly annoyed with us. Each drink we ordered felt like an inconvenience to him, and it was consistently difficult to get his attention. We actually would have ordered more drinks, but he rarely came back to check on us and never offered refills. His overall disinterest made it uncomfortable to even try to flag him down. It was awkward because we literally watched him sit and chat with fellow employees at the bar. Our food also took quite a while to arrive and, when it did, it was only room temperature. We were even missing an item from our order. When we mentioned it, there was no apology -- we were simply told it would be removed from the bill. Our waiter was literally mid "walk-away" while telling us this-- we were looking at his back trying to hear what he was saying. It was beyond rude. It's disappointing because the ambience had so much potential, but the overall experience left us feeling unwelcome and underwhelmed.

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