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    Velvet Sessions

    4.0 (11 reviews)
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    VELVET SESSIONS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Live music
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Very impressed! Does not matter who the talent is, this hotel is awesome and the set up for velvet sessions makes it even better.

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    The Whiskey

    The Whiskey

    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Such a fun spot for happy hour! We came in ready to relax and left already planning our next visit…read more The drink specials were generous and the vibe was warm and lively without being too loud to actually talk. Hands down the star of the show was the shrimp dish, perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and honestly some of the best we've had in a while. We ended up ordering a second round just to enjoy it a little longer. Service was friendly and attentive the whole time, which made the experience even better. If you're looking for a great happy hour with a standout menu item, The Whyskey delivers. We'll definitely be back!

    We've visited this restaurant every summer for years whenever we're in Florida attending our annual…read moreconference, so it was disappointing to have such a different experience this time. Monica was friendly, welcoming, and provided excellent customer service. Unfortunately, our interaction with Mary was the complete opposite. She was rude and unaccommodating, which made our visit unpleasant. After ordering a few drinks, we decided to patronize another business. As a group of returning customers, we were also disappointed that no effort was made to accommodate us. We've supported this restaurant year after year, and we expected a more welcoming experience, especially as loyal guests. We hope management recognizes the difference that customer service can make and addresses these concerns so future guests--and returning customers like us--have a better experience.

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    Bar Ambience
    Bar Ambience
    *The Salty
    *The Salty
    S & S Potatoes

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    Red Coconut Club

    Red Coconut Club

    3.7
    (87 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Listen, the service was fast and the music was bumping. What more could you ask for from a theme…read morepark club? This place would normally get a 4 out of 10 for me, because the music and ambiance can be a bit hit or miss, but let me tell you - Re(d)tro Night? Lit. We went hard! DJ Michael? You deserve a raise. He read that crowd down! The focus is on 80's and 90's music, and I felt like he saw that we were really going hard for the 90's hip hop and RB and let it us have it. At some point he gave us some early 2000's rap and we lost it. The last song he played was an early 90s classic and he even got on the dance floor with us. I kept saying, okay once he starts playing music I don't jive with as much, I'll leave and call it an early night. But that never happened! And a full crowd stayed on the dance floor until they had to kick us out! Incredible! Please, Red Coconut, more Re(d)tro Nights!

    We love this place for their seasonal theming with Universal. They do a great job in transforming…read morethe place each time - HHN, Mardi Gras, and Christmas. The staff is attentive, the drinks are themed as well, and they usually have live music to tie in with the theming too. Btw, if you love a good photo op, this is a great place to stop by to pick your spot for those duck lip photos you know you wanna show off on IG or FB later. There are 3 bars, so be sure to check out each one - they typically have a different specialty selection at each. There is an outside balcony area upstairs off the bar. Bathrooms upstairs and downstairs. Only downside is that they sometimes book private events here, so you might not see it open on your visit.

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    Red Coconut Club
    Red Coconut Club
    Red Coconut Club

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    Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

    Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

    3.4
    (1.9k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    We ate here on a whim in the plane hanger bar across the walking path (same restaurant though) and…read morewe left unimpressed. First the drinks are tiny and super expensive. Yes, I know youa re paying theme park pricing but at least for that you typically get some sort of presentation. These were served in a plastic cup, that of which you would recive at a pool bar at an inexpensive resort. They looked nothing like the photo. And for "blended" drinks they were not mixed at all - like literally separated ingrediance. they are also filled so high the you can't pick it up without spilling it. And again we ordered blended so they were sticky. The server spolled some on the ground (whihc was sand) in bring them to us and I spilt on my self when trying to take a sip (because no straws were offered to us until we asked) The food comes out in to-go plates complete with lid so it's soggy to start from the enclosed container keep the heat and mister in. No presentation whatsoever - you can use a covering to shield food from the elements and bugs that is more interested and wont harm the food...this is not a new concept. Food was really bland and flavorless. I truly just do not have anything else to say about it. Just really forgettable. We were not impressed by anything and won't be back unless a visitor (we are newly local) wants to go here. And we will eat something prior to avoid ordering as much as possible.

    Popped in for a couple of beers before watching a movie. It took a minute to be served but the…read morebartenders were very nice and friendly. We had some fun neighbors so it was a good time. I didn't get any food but the food that came by looked pretty tasty. The beer hit the spot, as it was a very hot day at CityWalk. This is your typical vibe for a bar. Very chill and a great place to get out of the sun!

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    How about a Frozen Concoction to beat the heat!
    How about a Frozen Concoction to beat the heat!
    Margaritas
    Margaritas
    Teriyaki chicken and shrimp skewers

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    Teriyaki chicken and shrimp skewers
    Voodoo Bayou

    Voodoo Bayou

    4.1
    (429 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$$

    Been to VooDoo Bayou a few times now and it never disappoints. The atmosphere absolutely nails the…read moreNew Orleans vibes -- lively, fun, and full of character. It's also a great spot for large parties without ever feeling chaotic. Service is always 10/10, always attentive, friendly and prompt, they are so on top of it you never have to ask for a refill. The food is consistently amazing. Highly recommend the BBQ shrimp, the wood fired oysters (the chili butter is seriously addicting), and the Gumbo Ya-Ya. Every dish is packed with flavor and feels authentic. Easily one of my favorite spots whenever I'm craving Creole food.

    Many will throw the word "cajun" around loosely and hope that your experience with authentic cajun…read moreand Louisiana food is minimal so that you'll like their mediocre fare. I really wanted to like this place but it was a swing and a miss. Parking was easy during the Saturday afternoon we visited. On busier occasions, they do offer valet parking. Nearby businesses share parking so if it's a peak time, you may have to walk a little to the door. Not a long wait before we were seated. Spacious with tables and booth seating. There is a bar and televisions here. Our hostess was nice and offered insight into the menu. For the appetizers, we started with oysters Rockefeller, and fried gator tail. It's a red flag when places smother items in a sauce instead of letting it stand on it's own. No complaints on the oysters and the gator tail was given previously frozen vibes. For the entree, I got the shrimp po' boy. The bread was hearty and held onto the six lil shrimp that they felt were enough. When the ratio of shrimp, bread and topping aren't portioned right, you end up with gaps of the flavor when you're eating. What sent me is the shrimp weren't properly deveined. If you took a biology class, you know that black line running along the back is the shrimp's waste system. I'm not eating that. The hostess saw me just sitting there looking at my food and asked if I wanted something different. Hard pass. Even the waffle fries were bad. They weren't piping hot and dried out inside. I made due with the sweet tea which they did well with. The manager came by and offered to remake or replace my meal. I appreciate his efforts but I didn't want anything at that point. The bathrooms were clean. Nice enough people but the kitchen didn't get it right.

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    Cool wall in back of dining room
    Cool wall in back of dining room
    Chicken and Waffle (DD)
    Chicken and Waffle (DD)
    Speak Easy Entrance - Adorable!

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    3NINE

    3NINE

    3.4
    (24 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    What a fun place to relax at the patio bar over looking the pool area. The servers were awesome and…read morethe Happy Hour Margarita rounds went down well. They had a DJ who had us pumping the PaRty! Try those nachos..you will think me later.... The inside was not open but the decor was very impressive!

    Shortly after checking in I was quite hungry for my travels and decided to enjoy the beautiful…read moreweather and go to the poolside restaurant associated with this club at the hotel. There are three different choices for seating. A hightop near the bar, regular tables at the bar, sitting at the bar, or sitting at a regular umbrella table by the pool. I guess that makes four options. I chose a high top. The menus are already on the tables and I was quickly seated and greeted by my waitress who asked what I wanted to drink and I ordered a club soda with lime. Yeah variety of good options for appetizers and meals ranging from a hummus salad to burgers to tacos and three kinds of fries including regular potato fries, sweet potato fries, and yucca fries. I opted for the shrimp tacos with a side of sweet potato fries. The sweet potato fries were nice and crispy and quite yummy. The tacos were not great but not awful and came with a green sauce that was pretty tasty. The tacos are included in the order so it made for a decent sized meal. I was surprised when I received the check to find out that they had charged me six dollars for my club soda. Every restaurant I have ever been to has never charge me for a club soda. So they not only charged me for it but charged me twice because I got a refill. When I pointed this out to the waitress she said it is categorized as a soda but after some discussion she removed one of the charges. So I still had to pay three dollars for a club soda. If you're in the hotel and looking for some quick bite that are a decent meal or hanging out by the pool this is a worthwhile option.

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    Food provided by The Plaza
    Food provided by The Plaza
    Rum punch, nachos with sour cream & a waterfall hot tub
    Rum punch, nachos with sour cream & a waterfall hot tub
    39 benny with mini waffles and brunch burger with yucca fries

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    39 benny with mini waffles and brunch burger with yucca fries
    Bob Marley-A Tribute to Freedom

    Bob Marley-A Tribute to Freedom

    3.7
    (533 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Well...today was my 2nd visit and I was soooo looking forward to getting the whole fried Red…read moreSnapper but I am very disappointed I don't understand how they opened at 5pm and it's now 831pm and they are out of fish! I came back just to get the fish again because it is the absolute best!! Needless to say I didn't eat anything. The band is on point and my friend's Long Island Iced Tea was perfect. The hostess (in the picture) was very accommodating and beautiful. This is all I can comment on this visit as I unfortunately couldn't eat dinner. I was forced to sit here and watch everyone around me eat.

    In Orlando to visit family and also enjoy a couple of Theme parks. Came to City Walk to try this…read morerestaurant. The menu read great and we were excited to try this place since we love Jamaican Food. Was not easy to make a reservation - had to call Universal main line and choose from options. However, once we got a person, the reservation process was easy and pleasant. We informed the person taking the reservation that this was our first time visiting the restaurant so we expected a nice table - I assume they want repeat business. But instead we were seated right in front of the live band and it was so loud, we couldn't talk at all. The funny thing was that the restaurant was barely half full! Our waiter also had a tough time hearing us so we had to corret our orders a couple of times. They ran out of beef patties:-( that day. We decide to order some appetizers and a couple of entrees and shared. We had the Buffalo Soldier Jerk Wings - Had a nice spice to it and was quite delicious. We also hd the Jerk Caulifolower bites - a little sweet and spicy sauce and we all agreed this was the best dish we had! We had the Curried Goat stew - a weak curry and did not really have any spice to it. The Reggae Jamaican Jerk Chicken had a sweet spice and sticky sauce - next best dish we had. We also ordered the Coco bread- which was disappointing andd I do not recommend. It was just bread with some butter in it and definitely overpriced for what you got! Cocktails were rather weak. Server was just OK. He wasn't very attentive and did nothing to make our visit great.

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    Beef patty with rolls and fries. My kids enjoyed it. A bit too dry for my taste.
    Beef patty with rolls and fries. My kids enjoyed it. A bit too dry for my taste.
    "Chocolate Jamaican Sensation "
    "Chocolate Jamaican Sensation "
    Shrimp Curry. Nice little kick to it but so very good!

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    Shrimp Curry. Nice little kick to it but so very good!

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