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    Bar Helios

    4.1 (81 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Inside
    Elyscia S.

    This restaurant is by far the nicest restaurant in any theme park! You can access the rooftop restaurant and bar from either inside of Epic Universe, as a guest of the hotel or as a regular patron. The aesthetic is truly beautiful and it's a great atmosphere. The bites and drinks were delicious! I couldn't give it a full 5 stars because the service was a little lacking. Our server was inattentive but the hostess were great! I'd probably be back more if they offered a happy hour.

    Carl S.

    One of the most incredible views of epic universe. It is a great place to grab a snack or a dessert or a drink. Staff are incredibly nice. The views are impeccable and the food prep is amazing. One of my favorite places at universal

    Maddy P.

    There was so much excitement heading to Bar Helios. The new hotel restaurant by the new park... Why wouldn't we go? As we came in, it was a beautiful experience and the restaurant matched. The staff was friendly, but the outdoor view is what made it. The food was spectacular, I wished we had gotten a video of our dessert experience! It wasn't just a meal but a whole interactive (eating) experience. Would definitely go again if the opportunity presented itself.

    Isabel M.

    We stopped in at bar Helios during our visit to epic and it was so beautiful! The view is so nice and a nice escape while we waited out the rain. The drinks were delicious. We didn't have reservations but luckily there were seats at the bar so service was pretty quick.

    Grilled Octopus
    Beth A.

    We reserved a table here via Resy, for 7:30pm on a Monday, and it wasn't too busy. We chose to sit inside due to the windier night and still had a great view of the park. The inside tables near the park side are on a platform so we could see sections of the park which is so beautiful at night with all the lights on. We arrived 5 min before our reservation and were seated right away. The inside is beautifully decorated, with a ceiling of constellations and names of I heard people who built the area. Using Google Translate was fun to see the names of the people on the ceiling. Our server Luke was attentive, quick to refill waters and provided recommendations. Our drinks and food came out quickly. They were accommodating and informative regarding allergies. For two adults with alcoholic drink each, and we ordered the mussels, duck empanadillas, grilled octopus and the beef skewer. All dishes were delicious but our favorite was the beef skewer. Mussels were great and we loved the sauce, octopus slightly overcooked but had a great char on it. Duck empanadillas also delicious. The total for 2 for all the above was $150 not including tip. Be prepared to pay for the experience and the view, but food was good but servings smaller.

    View
    Hunter D.

    Bar Hellos completely exceeded my expectations. The drinks are absolutely amazing and so thoughtfully crafted. The Aphrodite is hands down the best drink on the menu and officially my all time favorite drink. The balance of flavors is perfect and it is beautifully presented. Plus, you cannot beat the view of Epic Universe! The farmers cheese is just as incredible. It is fresh, flavorful, and pairs perfectly with the drinks. It is one of those dishes that you keep thinking about long after you leave. The service is a little slow, but the staff is friendly and the overall experience is still wonderful. The quality of the drinks and food more than makes up for the wait. I cannot wait to go back and order both again.

    Hummus trio
    Princeton R.

    This bar is an experience for sure. I didn't get the typical photo of the ceiling but when I tell you Universal out did themselves with this park and hotel it's phenomenal. Will go back again! Food came out hot and fresh or chilled if a cold item. The hummus in the photos is now a go-to appetizer. I typically don't like hummus but the waiter sold me on it and it was delicious. The entire menu fits the theme of Greek. After eating there was a beautiful Ariel view of the park Epic universe right on the patio. Expect when coming to the hotel to spend at least $75 at the bar which requires a reservation and leave with that receipt if you do not want to pay the $125 parking fee.

    Chicken kabob
    Alejandra G.

    Service was great, pouring thunderstorms, had to sit at the bar. The crispy chicken sandwich was good, Caesar salad good. The drinks was also good. They had to close the pool area because it was thundering Chicken kabob was delicious

    Gabbi H.

    We had a great experience here and what a nice rooftop location overlooking the beautiful new Epic Universe park. We were able to get our reservation day-of for later in the evening, and they were even really helpful in adding a few people on when we arrived. We had a choice of insider outside, and we chose outside. They gave us a great table along the edge overlooking the park... There was a weird railing that actually made it hard to see the park, I feel like they should have high top tables instead... But regardless, it was really nice and we were very pleasantly surprised when we got to watch the nighttime show on the water in Celestial Park, which was incredible. Although I would say five star for the vibes, service, and atmosphere, I knocked a star for the actual food and drink. Nothing was bad, per se, just weird. There was nothing that we tried that we truly enjoyed and would order again, but I appreciate it the diverse options. Would definitely return for a great time, would order new things to try, but would definitely not come hungry.

    Jessica P.

    Ambiance was . Very romantic up there with a view of Epic universe. The cocktails were good, and we got a charcuterie and cheese platter which hit the spot.

    The roof of Bar Helios
    Bryan F.

    It was only $262 to feed four, what a bargain! I'm still leaving a 5-star review because you know it's expensive when you come here. Be warned, it's "shareables" which is some millennial term for "a way to charge you more for less." I forget what we got, I just remember it was expensive and goofy, like some kind of octopus or something. We did the trendy "frozen rose" desert because we'd heard so much about it. (shrug) Whatever. I paid a lot so that we could eat expensive food, leave hungry and watch a water show where one of the circles was down for maintenance. All that being said, why bother to leave a 5-star review? Because I paid a lot of money and I'll be d***ed if I'm leaving a bad review. I paid too much to leave it 4 stars.

    Prometheus Cocktail
    Gregg Y.

    Bar Helios crowns the top floor of the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a sleek perch overlooking Epic Universe with a front‑row seat to the nighttime light show. The duck confit empanadillas and patatas bravas were the clear standouts. Rich, crisp, deeply satisfying plates built for sharing and even better when paired with the bar's thoughtful cocktails. The Medusa, with its mix of gin, za'atar‑infused agave, maraschino, lemon, and sparkling grapefruit, was bright and aromatic; the Prometheus leaned warm and smooth with Hennessy, amaretto, honey, and bitters; and Pandora's Box, built on golden‑raisin‑infused vodka, pear, clarified lemon, and sherry. The kind of drinks that all sneak up on you with its elegance. Between the view, the food, and the cocktails, Bar Helios feels like a rare moment of calm and sophistication above the theme‑park rush.

    Cocktails
    Mike T.

    Stopped by for drinks and a quick bite. All of the cocktails were amazing. Delicious and unique. The place has an amazing vibe and the views of the Epic. universe park were amazing! Service was fantastic and we were well taken care of. Probably some of the best service I've had in a while! I was also super excited to hear that they hired the head chef from Pepperoncino to be the executive chef here. Pepperoncino is my favorite Italian restaurant and I can't wait to see what Barbara creates here! Definitely worth a visit!

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    3.9
    (341 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    I called ahead about a little over a week ago to make a dinner reservation for a party of 22. The…read morestaff was great, from making the reservation to reconfirming the morning of the dinner. When I arrived with some of my dinner guests, we still had a wait before we were escorted to a private room. We encountered an issue with one of the servers and I had to request to speak with a manager. Rachel came over and we spoke about the unfortunate situation we were having. Rachel apologized and worked to get us someone else to take care of us. After that, we settled in and enjoyed the rest of our dinner. I ordered the Beef Empanadas, the Tequila Sunburn Glazed Salmon (comes with Mashed Sweet Potato and Green Beans) and a Dragon Fruit Margarita. The Dragon Fruit Margarita was delicious. I didn't want to get full before receiving my food so I took sips while we waited. It was hard not drinking it all too quickly. It was good. It was served in a glass with a sugar coated rim and lime wedge. The Beef Empanadas are an all-time favorite and never disappoints. I couldn't eat all my food so I packaged the rest to go. I was presented with a glass of ice cream topped with whipped cream and cherries. A candle perfectly placed in the ice cream was lit and waiting for me to make a birthday wish and blow out the flame. The night was not over yet. After dinner, we went outside and sat to listen to the live steel pan music. It was a wonderful way to end the evening. As the cool air embraced us so did the melodic tunes of the steel pan music. Thank you Rachel for salvaging the evening and remedying our unfortunate experience with one of the service staff. Your response and actions saved the evening and help earned this four star rating.

    This particular Bahama Breeze is in the touristy part of Orlando, but it has always been a good…read morelocation as clients coming into Orlando have suggested here for a meeting. The service was always friendly and while the food is standard for a national chain where consistency is more focused on than creating an outstanding dish, it was always good. Bahama Breeze is closing its doors, so get in here while you still can.

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    NEW! Tuna Tostada Stack - Ahi tuna poke layered with crispy tortillas, drizzled with a zesty lime aioli, served with avocado.
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    The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

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    3.8
    (3.7k reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    The wait was a bit more than we'd like to wait for a dine in experience however the food and our…read moreserver made it great. Everything was delicious, I highly recommend the bento with a little bit of everything if you're hungry. WORTH IT! The spicy tuna was fresh , calamari was flavorful , & my husband raved about his burger in which he was pretty skeptic as this was a sushi & burger place ... dine upstairs on the patio and you will have an incredible view to enjoy while you dine in. Quick Tip- make reservations ahead of time , especially during peak season , you can book it through the universal app if once you've downloaded on your phone

    I love this place because it has a mixture of things so everyone can get something they like. We…read morehad a large party of 11 and still had a great time. I am not sure what happened last time but we definitely did not have the same issues with getting our food even though we had a much larger group. A large group also means getting to try a bunch of different things. Our group ordered a couple of appetizers that I would've have ever thought to get so I got to try lots of interesting stuff. I haven't had brussel sprouts very often but someone ordered them and I tried them and WOW they were delish. I'm all of a sudden loving Brussel sprouts! I'm glad I got to try them here. We also got some sushi which was awesome. I got to try two of the things I wanted to last time and the Firecracker roll was indeed fire. I was glad I got to try it and also eat other stuff because one roll isn't enough to fill me. There's still lots of things I'd like to try here so I hope we get to come back and eat more stuff! To Try: Sushi: Flamin' Salmon Roll Loved: - Appetizer: Crinkle Cut Fried Pickles - Appetizer: Crispy Brussels - Sushi: Firecracker Roll Liked: - Sushi: Dion's OMG! Roll - Sushi: Spicy Tuna Roll Ok: - Appetizer: Crab Rangoon Dip - Side: Fries - Side: Sweet Potato Fries - Sushi: Georgia Roll

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    Tried the bbq pulled pork, cole slaw, potato pseudo sushi roll. Amazing.
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    Bubba Gump Shrimp

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    3.7
    (1.4k reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Always love me some Bubba Gump's. We usually stop by once each time we're in Orlando at the City…read moreWalk. We actually went three times this past visit to Orlando. Of the three servers we had, our server LeRoy was the best! He was funny, energetic, happy, quizzed us on trivia, brought food, kept drinks refilled like you wouldn't believe. Hands down, one of the best servers we had. Our other two servers were not quite as attentive or as energetic. Had to ask them to get refills when cups were empty. Food was great - had the All American Burger, and other visits had the Texas Chicken Sandwich. I would eat here again. Thanks LeRoy!

    Excellent service by Diana and much thanks to the management. They really made my party feel…read morespecial. The mood here is vibrant energy and fun. Like, all who come to this establishment are important. We certainly had a great time. Food, good but not great. The gumbo was over salted and so was the crab boil. The hush puppies were so yummy with the provided remoulaude. Whoever put in the Cajun seasoning was heavy handed. I let them know but the rest of my party was pretty hungry so I let them have it. They thought it was salty also but they just asked for regular drawn butter to try to eke out the salt. For dessert we got key lime pie and strawberry shortcake. Key lime needs more key lime. The strawberry shortcake would be better if the cake wasn't so sweet. Their desserts need balance. Located in Universal CityWalk. After 6 is free parking.

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    Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ

    Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ

    4.4
    (259 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$
    All you can eat
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    FOOD: 5/5 SELECTION: 4/5…read moreSERVICE: 5/5 CLEANLINESS: 4/5 VALUE: 5/5 We come here every year for the past 3 years for team dinner after a show day at Premiere Orlando. The individual hotpot and buffet style is great for large group dinners. $31.99 per person (hotpot only). Service was good. They were very flexible and helpful when it came to my taste preferences. I like Szechuan flavors, but oftentimes the hotpot can be too spicy. I told them this and the waiter offered to give me the Szechuan spice on the side to add to a different soup base. It was perfect! We also got a green milk tea--we usually get 50% but the waiter suggested we get 100% since she thinks 50% would be too bland. We took her advice and she was correct. While this restaurant's selection has most of my favorites, I gave it a 4/5 score because I really like beef tongue and that was only allowed for the bbq. They had a large selection of seafood as well, including raw oysters and snow crab. Ice cream and other deserts are also part of the ayce. Overall, good experience and delicious ayce hotpot. Will be coming back again next year.

    Team dinner. Worked all day and time to eat…read more Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ Server - Rebecca, she was great. Helped us with the large drink menu and guided on how to cook our food. Each of us had our own Hot Pot soup and we all got to grill together. They had everything, meats, seafood, noodles, vegetables, fruits and desert. I had fog legs. Yummy The deco was so cute and clean. They a cat name Bella as our host. A must visit.

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    Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ
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