I went on a date last night at AC Sky Bar and was honestly really excited since it had been a while since my last visit. Let me start with parking I parked in the hotel garage and was surprised by the $25 flat fee . I don't remember it being that high before, but I didn't have much of a choice. On top of that, the kiosk for entering and exiting the garage was giving everyone trouble. It wouldn't read my card, and after what felt like 50 swipes and trying a second card (per the attendant's suggestion), it finally worked. Thankfully, I was able to park close to the elevators after all that. Once I got to the 18th floor, the experience definitely improved. I was greeted right away by the hostess, but my date had already texted me where he was seated. We had early reservations, so it wasn't crowded at all. The ambiance is still beautiful very "grown and sexy" although the weather was cloudy, so the view wasn't as stunning as it could've been. My date was a gentleman and pulled out my chair (love that!), and shortly after, our waitress Valerie came over to greet us. She was amazing the entire night. We already knew what we wanted, so we ordered pretty quickly. We both got the Sunset Margaritas, which were really good. For food, I had the AC Burger and my date had the steak sandwich, both cooked medium well everything came out great and tasted just as good. We ended up taking a couple tequila shots and ordered another round of drinks. Valerie stayed attentive the whole time, checking in on us and patiently answering all of my date's many questions without missing a beat. Overall, the vibe here is definitely more adult and upscale not really a kid-friendly environment in terms of atmosphere, but since it's in a hotel, families are still welcome. It's a great spot for date nights, group outings, or even hosting events. Despite the parking hassle, we had a great time and will definitely be back especially to try their brunch! read more

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**Automatic 25% tip added onto your bill [the bill will say 18%, but this place tips on tax too so it's much more than 18%]** If you know anything about me and my reviews it's that I love me a good rooftop. The bar is on the 18th floor of the AC Hotel. I like that there is an indoor and a giant outdoor bar. The outdoor area is pretty massive. I could totally see bringing a work group here or a hot date. I ordered a $17 Bold Old Fashioned. It was fine, pretty standard. The staff does automatically add on an 18% tip. However, it is actually a 25% tip because you DO NOT tip on tax, yet this place does. Hence, no restaurant can be more than 3 stars when you are forced in to a 25% tip. Maybe I'd be back to check out the nighttime vibe, but it was just ok. read more

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A great place to grab a drink and enjoy a nice evening ahead of seeing a show at the performing arts center downtown. The Espresso Martini was solid and the bartenders were super friendly. I do want to note that when I went most of the outdoor seating with 'prime views' were reserved for hotel guests. read more

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AC Sky Bar is the perfect rooftop bar for an afternoon or evening in downtown Orlando. My friend and I visited AC Sky Bar while we were exploring the downtown area. It was around 4pm on a Saturday, the bar was busy but we were able to find some seats at the outside bar. We started off with a Pornstar Martini and our bartender made it the right way, which we lovedddd. At that time, the sun started to set and it was a gorgeous view from the outside patio area. We finished off with an Espresso Martini, which was well-made as well. Highly recommend visiting AC Sky Bar if you're in the downtown Orlando area. Great vibes, fun bartenders and a gorgeous view await. Sadly, we were not hungry at the time so we did not order food. read more

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We came to the sky bar before the Jonas brothers concert and the food was decent we got some tapas the ahi tuna nachos, the margarita flatbread pizza and the blackened filet tips which were a complete standout and were so tasty. I wish they had a meal portion of those! We got pumpkin spice espresso martinis and a margarita. Service was good although the restaurant was really busy and I give kudos to Tony who took care of all of the tables. The only criticism is that the outside is often blocked off for private events so we couldn't really see the views. read more

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Absolutely loved this place! Came for drinks and apps. Service was top tier! Ambiance was perfect! They had perfect seating for all size parties, fireplaces and the best view! The menu is on the pricier side but it was well worth it. The drinks were really good. I loved their espresso martini! The apps were even better. We got a bunch to share and everything was delicious! The crispy potatoes and empanadas were my faves! I'm looking forward to returning to try their brunch! read more

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Great views, good service, hotel-quality food. I've come here for evening drinks before, but after hearing AC Sky Bar touted as one of the best hidden brunches in Orlando, we came here to check out their offerings. Parking was a little inconvenient, with only street, valet, and garage parking available. They don't do validation if you choose to valet or the garage. The ambiance was nice, and had that hotel minimalist contemporary look, which lacks warmth or character. However the views you get here are unparalleled for Orlando (if a bit highway-centric); the skyline is gorgeous when you look out into the distance. The food here is good; but it's hotel food -- safe and simple. We tried the Elevated Steak and Eggs, the Pesto Panini, and had a waffle on the side. Everything was fine -- the steak was the highlight of the meal because it was cooked perfectly. The waffle was a bit dry. Overall, we had an enjoyable time! I still prefer coming here for evening cocktails, but brunch here is just serviceable. If you were staying here as a guest, I think it would be convenient to come here for brunch, but no need to go out of your way. read more

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Their charcuterie board was the most perfect appetizer, it had such great variety that burst in flavor! Their drinks were festive and fun! The salmon platter was simply delicious and filling. Service was great and the ambiance was relaxing. read more

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The best Creme brûlée! The kind manager took time out of his busy schedule to personally remake our Creme brûlée and it was the best Creme brûlée I've ever had. The texture was so creamy and the sugar on top was glazed perfectly. It was light and had the best vanilla creamy flavor. Highly recommend that you order this for dessert and enjoy the beautiful views from the rooftop. Staff is very kind. A beautiful date night. read more

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The long awaited final review in this trilogy is here. After our sub-par crème brûlée experience a few months ago, the incredibly nice owner invited my wife and I back to the restaurant for redemption. He assured us that our undercooked desserts had been a fluke- and golly gee dang, he was right. We sat down and proceeded to eat two of the most delicious crème brûlées I've ever had, on the house. The owner said he personally oversaw the chef making it, and that it was his own recipe, perfected over 20 years- I believe it. It was creamy, smooth, and so light- I could've eaten 3 more. I had my doubts, but AC Sky Bar, you came through with the game winning 4th quarter Hail Mary touchdown. 5/5 for exceptional service and a Anakin Skywalker-esque redemption arc. read more

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When my cousin called and said let's hang out, there was no way I was passing that up. First of all, he is genuinely one of the coolest, most positive people to be around. And second, I wanted to show him a little slice of downtown Orlando, which has changed so much in the past ten years. The Sky Bar at the top of the AC Hotel felt like the perfect place to wrap up our already adventure-filled, touristy day. It's a fairly new addition to downtown and the only true rooftop bar in the city, so I was excited to finally check it out. The views were amazing. You can see the lights of the city, all the highways weaving below, and the whole downtown grid from a completely different angle. The food was medium okay, to be honest. Good presentation, nothing terrible, but nothing memorable either. My cousin ordered a Mezcal cocktail and said it was phenomenal, so seeing him really enjoy himself honestly made me happier than anything else. That's the thing about hanging out with someone who has such a great vibe. Being around positive, happy people makes all the difference, and he's the kind of person I could see myself traveling the world with. The age difference between us is huge, but somehow it doesn't matter at all. Every time we hang out, it ends up being a blast. The only downside was that happy hour wasn't available on the day we went, so definitely check the schedule if you're hoping to catch it. But overall, the Sky Bar was a fantastic ending to a fun, spontaneous, memory-filled day. And judging by the posters, it looks like their New Year's Eve party is going to be epic, so that might be worth checking out too. read more

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Four stars for a beautiful patio and the views! I visited last night with some girlfriends and we got some delicious drinks and yummy appetizers! I know that this is mainly a bar to hang out and not really focused on the food, but I feel like the food was decent. It's a very nice space and they have really good drinks. I asked them to make me a drink with a specific brand of tequila. They were able to make something for me, it was delicious! Anyhow, I got the wings, I tried the hummus, I got the churros, and the crispy potatoes. The potatoes tasted like breakfast potatoes, and they were really good with the aïoli. I mean, who doesn't like potatoes and aïoli? I did try the hummus and I didn't really care for it, but it looked better than it tasted. The churros were a bit hard and heavy. The parking garage is attached and you take a ticket which you can text to pay, and you have 15 minutes to get out of the garage after. It's a tight fit and a lot of the spaces are either handicap or reserved, so just be careful where you park. I did see that they offered valet which I probably should have done, but I didn't think it would be a problem to find a spot in the garage. Great place for a date night or to meet up with friends! read more

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Sky bar is on 23rd floor. Great spot to watch the sunset and grab a drink. The service is good and the views are fantastic.

I was brought here for birthday and had a great time. I have been wanting to eat here for awhile and I'm glad I finally was able to. The drinks were tasty especially the cloud 3. The sunset margarita had more of a stronger alcohol taste so don't let the name fool you. We shared the wings, margarita pizza, and the chicken panini. The wings were the best thing! Everything came out pretty fast we didn't have to wait long for anything. The view was pretty nice getting to look out towards universal and all the stadiums read more

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We came today for brunch and it was not super crowded. We started out outside but then it started to drizzle so we moved inside. The view is awesome though it is very windy on the left side outside. Although my server recommended the French toast, I would not get it again as it was not fluffy but still had a great taste. The potatoes were awesome and my group also enjoyed the eggs Benedict and steak and eggs. I would definitely come again and it's nice to know they have unlimited mimosas for $22. read more

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A beautiful bar that offers an amazing view of the city, and good drinks and food. This is probably one of my favorite bars in Orlando just for the view. They have great seasonal drinks and good service. read more

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Food has stepped up a lot, calamari and drinks were top notch, the tuna crudo was delicious as well, and chocolate lava cake was delicious and recommended by our server. View is very beautiful as well, overall 5/5 considering my earlier rating 4 years ago read more

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Ambiance: 100% The worst treatment and service I have ever received--and it all started the moment they asked if I was staying at the hotel and I said no. The unpleasant hostess was absolutely rude. I had to leave immediately. She ruined the night. read more

The ambiance and views on the patio of the sky bar is phenomenal. The food however, needs some tweaking. The salmon was served with breakfast potatoes which was odd. Perhaps fingerling potatoes or even a mashed potato would elevate the dish more. My first cocktail was delicious and when I ordered the same cocktail again, it tasted way sweeter and I couldn't finish it. The staff were very kind and the service was quick. My only complaint is the food quality and the price of the food did not match up. read more

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We went to AC Sky Bar for Easter Brunch. It was 55$ a person and we were expecting more than a hotel breakfast buffet. Everything was lukewarm and lacked any real pizazz. Pasties were stale and waffles were self serve like a residence inn. We ordered mimosas and they were warm. You'd be better off at IHop. A ridiculous waste of money. read more

Beautiful skyline. Beautiful service. Beautiful vibes. The chicken empanada was NOT my favorite. read more

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Was visiting family in Florida and a couple friends suggested we meet up here for drinks. This rooftop is SOOOOO CUTE! It was late, so the fire pits were going, drinks were flowing and tons of people were just enjoying the lovely weather, appetizers and drinks. I also love that they have 2 bars. I would definitely go back on my next visit. read more

Our order was completely wrong. We advised them to make the Cesar salad with no croutons and flag as gluten-free " allergen" and despite being told and it was on our receipt, the salad did indeed come with croutons anyway. Cesar salad was bland and completely devoid of any salt or pepper. It had no taste whatsoever. It's probably the worst Cesar salad I have ever had. We had to have the salad remade and the second time they gave it to us the chicken was raw! I got no refund for this either! The Wedge salad was incredibly small for the price. It was just two small ends of a small iceberg head of lettuce cut in half and sprinkled with bacon and red onions. The marinated olives were 7$ and they gave us more olives than one could possibly eat. The mixed grill was good, but a bit overpriced at 27$ for what all was there. Overall, that was enjoyable. I love the views, but I am not sure why this place advertises food if this is the type and quality being offered. I won't be coming back. The sky lounge was very nice due to the view, but the bar was covered in hair, I had to ask the bartender to wipe the counter so I could sit down and order a mimosa. Outside there was delicious a lot of debris blowing around also. I said hi to an employee and she scowled at me. Overall, it wasn't a great experience and I went for dinner and brunch. read more

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Orlando-Celebrated my birthday at the AC Sky Bar!! Very chic vibe with amazing city views. They also have fire pits outside for a cozy touch. We had several different drinks and each one was delicious. Manhattans, Espresso Martinis, Margaritas, and Gin drinks. Also tried their flatbread and meatball apps. Superb!! Definitely a really cool spot for a special celebration. We'll be back! Service was friendly and attentive. read more

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My wife and I came here to stay for our wedding night. When we arrived, we were given a complimentary upgrade to the top floor with a beautiful city view. We visited the AC Skybar before we had dinner for drinks. David, the manager was so accommodating and personable. We had dinner and came back to the AC Skybar for more drinks. Loann was so lovely and made us excellent drinks. She also gave us 2 complimentary glasses of champagne to celebrate our wedding day. I would highly recommend everyone to visit here. We will be back very soon. Thank you for making our wedding day unforgettable and for making us feel so special. read more

One of the highest points of Downtown Orlando, literally a venue with a view. You do not need to be a guest to come eat here, but I recommend reservations as the place is pretty small and the best seats in the house are reserved for hotel guests. Luckily, we were guest so it was easy to walk-in so we sat at the outside bar. We shared the steak open-face sandwich and calamari, and to drink - a Manhattan and gin n tonic. Drinks were strong and generous. Food came out pretty quickly, so we were in and out pretty quickly. We only came there for a bite to eat before our concert. I would come here even if we are not staying as guests. I bet it's beautiful during sundown! read more

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Beautiful and calm ambiance during the holiday season. Service was good, checked in when our drinks were almost finished. Food was also very good. I got the Caesar salad and hummus plate and my boyfriend ordered the steak sandwich with potatoes. read more

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Shawn the bartender was welcoming and attentive to my son & I. The view of the city is amazing day or night. read more

AC Sky Bar is the kind of place that makes you fall in love with Orlando all over again. From the moment we stepped out onto the rooftop, we were wrapped in stunning skyline views and a warm, intimate ambiance that felt made for a perfect date night. The lighting was soft, the music set the mood just right, and the sunset over the city made everything feel like a movie scene. We shared a few small plates (all delicious), sipped on handcrafted cocktails, and just enjoyed the moment together. The service was incredible--attentive without interrupting our time, and the staff truly made us feel welcomed and taken care of. Whether it's your first date or a special celebration, AC Sky Bar is a romantic hidden gem that makes the night feel unforgettable. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

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10/10 my absolute favorite rooftop bar in Orlando I have 0 complaints here. Interacting with the staff is amazing , service is impeccable . I've truly never had a bad experience at AC. Brian, Julian, Alex, Devon are THE BEST in Orlando. Ambiance whether you go during the day or night never misses . read more

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Very cute bar with skyline views of downtown Orlando. The bartender was amazing and the drinks were even better. The food was okay. (Salmon overcooked for my preference and potatoes were stale). However, this sunset view with live music is worth it for a happy hour with friends. The wedge salad was great. And did I mention the cocktails read more

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Who drinks OK the view is beautiful. You have a really good view. If you go at night, it's really really nice but other than that a little bit over hyped read more

The view is great inside and out. The Latte was great on this cold day and got to warm up with a French 75 which was made prefectly. I had the chicken empanada and it was tasty. The menu though is poorly pieced together and needs improvement. Work on that and people will pack the place . read more

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I was not impressed with this restaurant/bar at all. The staff wasn't very friendly and the view is nothing worth raving about. I ordered a salad and the total was $28 including tip...not worth it for a salad! My friends ordered drinks and mentioned those were okay. Overall I don't understand the hype of this place. read more

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Amazing view! Finally able to visit this place. Food and drinks were amazing my favorite drink was the lychee bliss and mango slush and their burgers are so delicious as well. Great variety of food, appetizers and desserts make this place want to come back. We sit outside and it was so windy. Our server didn't ask if we want to order any more drinks or anything else. They have great sitting area inside too with a bar. They have a parking garage next to the building. Restaurant is located on tbe 18th floor. They change their menu every season. read more

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We visited AC Sky Bar on a Sunday night and it was super chill. We wanted a spot to try some seasonal drinks, good food, and views - this place made all three happen. The best areas to sit (best views) were unfortunately reserved, which lead to limited seating but I think on a typical day, there would be more options. The potato's were by far the best thing we had! They were truly incredible and would order again. And again! The empanadas were average. The churros were also pretty good. Drink wise we ordered the Pumpkin spice expresso martini and cosmopolitan. Both were dangerously good! Especially the martini, which felt like holiday in a glass. The bartender was very attentive and friendly. Overall, I would come back here, especially for sunset! Would love to catch those views and try more of their menu. read more

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Highest roof top bar, great for grabbing drinks with friends. The seasonal drinks were fanatic, highly recommend the match drink. Server was friendly and quick service. Parking at the hotel seemed to the best cheapest around and was super simple. read more

AC Sky Bar - Seasonal cocktails menu - Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Bar staff was very rude. Long waits for drinks, they automatically put gratuity in the check so good service isn't important . Food was okay. Roasted potatoes tasted like bad diner home fries. Policy no separate checks even when multiple families and multiple rooms at the hotel, nice view but not a friendly place read more

The rooftop ambiance was such a nice vibe for an early Sunday afternoon brunch. Paired with the amazing food (AC Burger with roasted potatoes was top notch) and reasonable prices, you can't help but love the place. Will definitely return for this experience. What an amazing experience at this restaurant! The rooftop couch seating was absolutely stunning, offering a fantastic outdoor ambiance with beautiful downtown Orlando views and a cozy yet lively setting. The vibe was perfect for a relaxing afternoon brunch. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy great service and even better food (AC Burger with roasted potatoes was top notch) in a memorable rooftop environment! read more

I ordered the Rigatoni & Fresh Tomato sauce and added the shrimp. The sauce was very bland no taste at all was also a little cold. The shrimp was okay, wish they added more shrimp and flavor to the pasta. So I wouldn't recommend getting this. read more

AC Sky Bar - Rigatoni & Fresh Tomato Sauce - Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida