When ordering a quesadilla, you don't generally go in with crazy high expectations of something outstanding. This one was somehow so packed with flavor that I ordered it every afternoon for lunch, with the exception of once. It was packed with cheese and had a buttery flavorful profile to accompany the salsa and corn/black bean additions. I went with the ceviche once and it was a decent healthier option- but not something I'd come back for. Had I tried that first, I'm not sure this would have been my lunch spot of choice for the last several days. The bartenders were awesome- very friendly and attending to everyone quickly and efficiently. read more

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Ambiance: Located by the pool with indoor outdoor seating. Our waiter was warm, patient, and made the dining experience truly enjoyable. Food: we ordered nachos, chicken burger and chicken quesadillas. All three items were delicious, Quesadillas being the best. Parking: this restaurant is located inside caribe Royale resort and the resort has ample parking. read more

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This hotel pool bar is everything you want and more! If you go to actual table service the Bartenders are super friendly, if you lounge by the pool the servers there are so quick and also super nice. We felt like we were at an all-inclusive, but we were in Orlando. We tried some of the food and I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the steak sandwich. I hope to plan another getaway and stay here so that I can check out this spot again. read more

The service was amazing. Very nice ambiance being by pool. I ordered the red snapper sandwich it was good however very bland. I had a drink Bourbon runner was very nice. I'll definitely come back if I'm in the area. read more

The renovated and wonderful Caribe Royale! This resort does just about everything well enough that you don't have thoughts of wanting to leave for other adventures nearby in Theme Park land. However, on this May Saturday a few thoughts came into my mind that I will share here. First, the pool staff are very helpful and when asked kindly, will help search for a 2 seats for you when none look to exist. Thank you pool staff! Also, they were constantly folding towels on the chairs and making sure all cups and garbage were picked up from guests. Now comes the source of my concern here. There is indeed what appears to be dedicated service from Calypsos to everyone in the pool area on a lounge chair. You could see waiters carrying several drinks at once and dropping them off one by one to the next person almost as if they all asked for something as the staff walked by. However, no such staff showed up to our area which was on the other side of the pool by the bathrooms. It was nearly 100 degrees that day but no worries, I live in this town! We simply walked back across to the Calypso Pool Bar & Grille to find that the to go line was several folks deep and that they would shun you away if you tried to get a beverage from the bar. If I'm a Bar Manager or even the hotel owner, this is a good thing. I would funnel as much staff as I could to help alleviate the seemingly never ending line of people looking for something to quench their bodies. Nevertheless, not wanting to stand in line forever (I did later to get another bottle of Champaign for a friend), we opted to have lunch and sat at a table. The server was prompt and friendly. We went with the hummus which came with pita and carrots/celery, French fries that came with ketchup, and hot wings. This lunch was obviously not a heathy one save for the hummus, but it was about what you would expect from a pool bar at a resort. read more

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Paula, Colombia, muy buena mesera, su atencion increíble! Bonito carisma y personalidad

First time staying the the Caribe Royale and Calypso's Pool Bar & Grille is for sure where we spent most of our time when getting a drink or bite. I will say if I could I would give them 3.5 stars but as we know that isn't an option. I will say drinks are pricy and tips in included when you order as well as other resort fees I believe. My go to drink was the Caly Margarita and is mad which the good stuff which I normally don't use but it was for sure tasty. They were $17 each and when I got 2 the total came to $42. For sure I got the Seared Grouper Sandwich for $21 and comes with locally sourced grouper, lettuce, tomato, homemade Tarragon Aioli, on a Hawaiian Roll. This was actually very good and I really enjoyed it. One of the better grouper sandwiches I have had lately. The fish was perfectly cooked and I really liked the flavor of the Tarragon Aioli and the sweetness of the Hawaiian Roll. We also had the Chicken Tenders. These were pretty bad. They were way over cooked and had no flavor. Our food was hit or miss but they and go to the hits. The Smash Burger also looked very good. It's a resort so it's gonna be pricey so just remember that. read more

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Fun outside pool bar, music in the background not too loud. Margarita perfect. We started off with the skillet mussels. I had to remind myself I was at a pool bar. These were so flippin' good! Best mussels I remember having in a long time. Be sure and ask for extra bread to sop up all that goodness. We also enjoyed the Smashburger, the steak sandwich and the Nashville chicken sandwich. They were all good served with piping hot fries. Portions are huge, recommend sharing. Did I mention those mussels! Our server Manny was fantastic, attentive, kept the drink full read more

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The food is very good. Lots of variety from appetizers, shareable items, salads and hearty burgers etc. great pool food. The service is a little slow but it's worth the wait. There's loud music and flat screens everywhere that makes you enjoy the people and your time here! Everything is made to order so be patient. The servers are hospitable and they aim to please. I'll be back tomorrow!! read more

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We came here to try it out and was a good experience. Manny the waiter was very good. I had the the pichos pichos which is skewers of beef and chicken with green beans and rice. It was very good and they have a nice sweet tea . Wife had the hummus citron which was very good as well. We clear under umbrellas over tables and the restaurant wasn't too crowded. It's on the hotel grounds so have to have a reservation to access this. But prices were reasonable and worth a try. read more

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The Caribbean jerk chicken wrap was ok but it was my bartender that made my experience 5 stars. Her name was Aisha and she was the life of the party! She had people laughing and her service was top notch. She was so authentic just being herself and having fun. I never felt like she didn't love her job and her customers! She brought the energy up in that place. Of all the bartenders I've encountered in my years, her vibe is unmatched!! Aisha made that atmosphere what it was! Fabian was a really cool bartender as well the few times I spoke with him. I loved this place and the staff. I wasn't crazy over the food, although it was good, it just wasn't anything special or unique, but the people behind the bar, that's what kept me coming back. Thank you Aisha and Fabian for making the Super Bowl so fun!! Keep vibing! P.S. I hope ownership does something to recognize these 2 bartenders because they are the reason I kept coming back and spending a lot of money, especially on all the beer and bourbon I drank. You have to invest in your people and recognize them when customers have experiences as great as mine was. Good people are hard to come by when it comes to recruiting employees nowadays, and these 2 are exceptional!! They deserve some sort of recognition and I would love to hear from ownership that they did something for them, or at least, if anything, they should read them my review, so they can feel good about the impact they have on their customers and can understand the level of appreciation that comes with it. Awesome people/bartenders! I can't say enough about how great they made my stay on my business trip! read more

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The only thing good about the hotel was this restaurant. Food was good and service was prompt. If you are swimming at the pool I can see why it would be a good go to, since it's right next to the pool. Everything was clean, restaurant had a nice set up and seating was comfortable. All in all it was a great place to dine. read more

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Was in town for a conference and stayed at the Caribe Royale Hotel. We arrived around 7 pm and noticed that the pool bar was crowded and lively. So we decided to check it out and were not disappointed! We asked our server for suggestions on drinks and he suggested the Spicy Pineapple Margarita ($17). It tasted great and was nice and strong. For dinner I had the Havana Steak Sandwich ($20) with a side of fries and an added an extra side salad ($6). The steak was juicy and tender, but needed a little extra something for flavor. But over all was a good meal with good portions. My only complaint was the cost of eating here. For my meal I ended up paying over $50 because it's pricey and they automatically include gratuity as a service charge. Although they were friendly, service was a bit slow because there was a lot of people. Even though it was convenient, the cost did keep us away for the rest of our 3 night stay. read more

This is one of the dining options at Caribe Royal Resort. As the name implies - it is a pool bar. It has a nice open air interior and options for seating outdoors as well. I really enjoyed their cocktails - they muddled fresh fruit in many of the options. Food was pretty good - they offer some nice casual options. Staff was attentive and quick even at busy times! read more

We went to Calypso's Bar & Grille for lunch in Orlando. We got Virgin Pina Colada & Spicy Pineapple Margarita. We ordered Poke Bowl & Fish Sandwich. Pretty good. read more

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I really enjoyed lunch by the pool in the hotel here but the service was slow and the prices are very high. The frozen drinks were sweet but good. We weren't rushed. The wings were good and the fries too. They were not hot but had flavor. read more

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Bartenders are amazing, food is shockingly fresh and delicious. Drinks are strong. Gratuity is included, but they deserve the extra. Must try the tacos or tuna poke bowl , both were amazing read more

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While staying at the resort for a work conference, I was able to grab a few evening drinks at this poolside bar and grille; I did not have the opportunity to try any food. My cocktails were delicious; I tried two different ones: the Royale and the TropiCaly. I'm sure they would have been incredibly refreshing if I had them sitting by the pool. While they were delicious, service is incredibly slow here - I am unsure if that is because it is simply such a convenient and popular option for resort guests, due to understaffing, or simply low customer service. Don't expect to get quick service and understand you are paying a premium for poolside options. read more

It is an outdoor bar type restaurant with some tables outside and some are inside with no walls. They have selected food, overall it was okay food. Service was little slow because it's also a bar and many trying to get drinks. I actually enjoy sitting there and watching the pool. Price was little high for a bar kind restaurant. read more

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I left a review a couple of days ago on Google and I wanted to put one again today. If I want to list the names of the members who are outstanding, I will be here all week! The food was excellent high quality. Shrimp quesadilla was very rich with shrimp and the smash Burger was delicious. Special thanks to Wes, Jonathan, Tami, Manuel Sarah and Fabian. Really awesome people read more

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Colby was such a great bartender. He was very friendly, and absolutely amazing at his job. Can't wait to come back and visit. Great vibes, close to Disney. read more

Great outdoor location. Attentive staff and good/ drinks were excellent. Staff was friendly and interactive. I enjoyed this location the best and was at this location all 3 nights of my stay. It had covered and uncovered seating. Can't wait to return! read more

While in O Town we stayed here and ate here(twice). The food was hot and tasted good but the wait to get a table and to get a server was wayyyyy to long. Go of site and find a cheaper faster place. read more

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really good food. had the Atlantic Salmon BLT - which was cooked really well. cool atmosphere right near the pool. service was awesome , forgot his name but really nice read more

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Not too many options if you're vegan. Ok there's one option-the Bibb lettuce wraps. They description reads 'Jamaican jerk plant based ground protein' but let me just say there was ZERO seasoning but all the oil. With the dish there is a red pepper aioli that is not vegan so I didn't get that I asked for salsa and hot sauce. These were the most bland wraps/tacos I've ever had-oily and no flavor it's actually quite bizarre how awful they were. It's like they didn't even try with their ONE vegan option. Service was good though. read more

I have been here a few times and It's a great environment day or night. I enjoy getting some of those fruity, frozen drinks to drink by the pool, and it's very convenient for a meal where you can eat, relax and enjoy, as a group, or on your own. I have also been here at night. There's a fun social atmosphere here. Also, there are TVs behind the bar to stay updated on whatever game is going on at the time. Plenty of seating under the awning and some additional tables outside of that. However, you may not sit there all night. The staff will ask you to leave as they clean up when the bar closes. No big deal, but some people prefer a "anything goes" environment while on vacation. Often there has been some form of live music when I have been there (during the day). read more

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Table scan menu was nice, service & food/drinks were tasty. Pricing was high, our 1st order was a round of drinks for 2 adults & 4 kids & was $50 - just for drinks. Social distancing is promoted, & employees wear masks & there are plexiglass partitions at order stations. They really need more bar servers during peak times, I stood in line for about 20 minutes - in the hot Florida sun, just to place my order. Maybe offer online orders so guests can enjoy their time instead of waiting in line? Also, a server or two poolside would have been nice. I'm hoping this is a temporary situation since my assumption is that there are less guests than usual - although the pool area was FULL, so it seems as if the guests are there, but staffing isn't?? Anyway, we enjoyed the pool area, and were 50/50 with friendly staff at the Calypso. We're local, and we stay at Orlando hotels periodically, so I'd give this hotel another try, but that's only assuming they're altered due to covid, I just hope my assumption is correct. read more

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Great service and yummy appetizer! After a day at the pool we refueled with lunch at Calypso's and they did not disappoint! read more

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I came once again to this Pool Bar location due to another conference at this hotel. I absolutely love coming here because of the atmosphere of the place. Very laid back...live music...great breeze....and wonderful ambience because it is right in front of the pool and waterfall at the Caribe Royale resort. Seriously what is better than drinking a cold adult beverage after a long hot day....just relaxing and having a great time with others as you watch the waterfall or if you want watch one of the many TVs in the establishment. If you are at the Caribe Royale...give this bar a try. read more

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The day staff and the night staff totally different service. During the day the staff was friendly and accommodating. Came here at night not a big crowd sat down right away only person that acknowledged us was the server cleaning table off he came back with menus. Told us he'll see who he can get to help us. We got 2 different serves. The first serve seemed to be more focused on talking to the guy behind us the second server seemed to be ready to go home. I ordered a burger and wings. Food came out burger was well done never asked how I like my burger cooked. Dry patties bland no seasoning hard fries i asked for salt and pepper told the server that my burger had no flavor and that it was dry her response to me was really that's weird and walked off. I tried to eat it but the more I bit into you can taste the dry microwave patties. My suggestion is to retrain your night staff on customer service especially if you're charging your guest to eat at your restaurant. read more

I had dinner/bar bites after flying into Orlando to stay at the Caribe Royale Resort for a conference. The food and drinks were adequate but very overpriced for what I received. In addition, the service was slow and inconsistent. read more

This poolside restaurant inside the Caribe Royale Hotel is overpriced, slow as molasses, and the food is overwhelmingly mediocre. Beware the added service charge/convenience fee (found in small print on the menu). The one thing I can recommend here are the drinks and the one overworked guy who both mans the register and mixes drinks. Sir, I salute you for your patience and professionalism, and thank you for the kindness you paid to me and my family while we waited. I only wish I had caught your name to thank you properly. read more

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I asked the bar tenders if they serviced tables outside right next to the bar and two people said "yes, [theyll] send someone over." We waited. No one came. We walked up to the bar and asked again. Someone said,"we are understaffed and can't service you." So I ended up taking my entire table's order. Got in a long line to order food at the bar. Was told that food would be ready in 15 minutes. One hour and 15 minutes later, our food finally came. Everyone who sat down at the restaurant way after we ordered already received their food and ate and left. Here we were still waiting for take out. Neat. read more

The food at this pool side hotel restaurant is pretty terrible. I had a sandwich that I really didn't want to finish. But far worse was the service. Our server was super nice when we could find her, but she was never around. We were always in need of something and couldn't flag her down. At these prices, that's just not ok. read more

Really disappointing. Took two hours to get our food and we had to ask for it. Half of it was wrong. When we asked to speak to the manager, she kept popping her head out to the table but refused to come over, and we received no discounted or comped items. Louis was a great server- not his fault. If you can't host two conferences and hotel guests and serve them properly, you shouldn't host this many people at once. The management needs a lesson on customer service instead of hiding and having her waitstaff protect her. read more

I don't know exactly what happened to the people with the previous reviews but I had a great experience here. I was traveling most of the day and I hadn't eaten anything so I just wanted something to tide me over until dinner. The conch fritters sounded good and they really were! They were served with a slightly spicy orange marmalade. The fritters were crispy and had a lot of flavor. I disagree about their not being any conch in them. I tasted quite a bit of conch in them and they reminded me of hush puppies. The ladies at the bar were both helpful and nice. read more

Stale, dry food with bad service--if there were negative stars, I would give them that! Please avoid!

The management of Caribe Royale doesn't pay much attention to this shockingly awful restaurant on their premises. First, the service blows. The young lady who served us was nice enough, but completely overwhelmed and not adequately trained to handle the kind of volume at the bar. On to the food. Appetizer was disappointing. It claimed to be "conch fritters", but it was more akin to moist $11 hush puppies. No meat at all. What a rip off. Please visit your neighbors in Nassau to see what fried conch actually is. Had the carne asada and pina colada chicken sandwich. The ribeye was seasoned nicely and cooked medium as instructed, but it was underwhelming in terms of size. Almost paper thin. The salad had no dressing, and the frijoles necros were runny. The pina colada sandwich was dry as the Sahara and the sweet potato fries were obviously from a frozen bag. Caribe Royale has a long way to go in terms of real hospitality read more

Nestled poolside at Caribe Royale, Calypso is a bar/lounge area for quick bites and drinks for hotel guests. Not really worth a special trip to eat here. Has a nice view of the pool, with both high top, couch, and normal chair seating. The food is nicely presented and will pass, especially when you just got off a long flight and just checked in and is dying of starvation. Otherwise, if you can secure transportation there is a wide range of above average restaurants in the area. I was exhausted and didn't feel like Lyft-ing to nearby restaurants and Calypso was a good option. They were understaffed when I was there and food took awhile to come out. Service was spotty. I was there with my co-workers and although we all automatically received separate checks, a "service fee"/gratuity was automatically applied to all our individual checks because we were a "large party." Then by definition any loosely congregation group staying at Caribe for work or a convention would be a "large party", but I digress... So while the food is decent, it's nothing out of this world. Most entrees are within the $15-$25 range, drinks about $8-$10. read more

Me and my family made a 2023 vacation stay here at the Caribe Royale which houses the Calypso Pool Bar & Grille. We were here for Disney (last time they ever get my money) so most of the initial meal spending was there but as we visited our hotel pool here.... Little by little... we started getting stuff from Calypso's. LET ME TELL YOU.... NOTHING WASN'T SHORT OF AMAZING. Staff was super nice. One bar tender told me she had been there for 24 years and most employees are veteran employees. In short, we ordered a total of 8 menu items and while all 8 were awesome, two of them were extraordinary. By far the best chicken cheese quesadillas I've ever had. The chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned just right. The Calypso Pasta was one of the tastiest, perfectly cooked pasta dishes I've ever had. Seasoned perfectly and the sauce consistency was just right. The smash burger wasn't necessarily the best burger I've ever had but it certainly weighted in on the conversation. Wife loves frozen pina coladas and she said they had the best one she's ever had. I agreed. Open covered bar by a large waterfall pool. Clean and super nice staff. I will always try and stay here when coming back to Orlando. Screw Disney! read more