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    Velvet Sessions

    4.0 (11 reviews)
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    VELVET SESSIONS ATMOSPHERE

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

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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 Salty

    The Whiskey

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    2.2 mi•Dr. Phillips, Horizons West / West Orlando
    •$$

    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 popped over here for lunch on a Saturday around two in the afternoon. We were very surprised…read morewith how busy it was as it's typically not that busy on Saturday afternoons. We chose seats at the bar and were greeted promptly by Brian and Rowan. Because there were a lot of people and just the two of them, they were running around taking orders from tables as well as servicing the bar so it did take a little bit to get our drink orders in, but we were enjoying looking through the whiskey library anyways. I started off with a Suncreek blonde ale. It is strawberry blonde ale and it's delicious. My husband started with the Yingling. He keeps hoping they will bring the Kentucky bourbon ale back on tap again. For lunch, I got the whiskey dip which is full of chopped beef with cheese and onions. Served with an herb, dipping sauce, and your choice of side. I opted for the sweet potato waffle fries because they are delicious. My husband got a burger with fries cooked perfectly. Once we are done with our food, we did opt for a taster. My husband had to go through several different bottles before he found one they actually had in stock. That is one of the downside is the whiskey library that is online is not always reflective of what they actually have in stock as he was really looking forward to trying the old Fitzgerald birthday, but alas, they did not have it in stock. He ended up going with the jack Daniels 12 year and really enjoyed it. I opted for the widow Jane 14 year very sweet easy to drink. Great service from Bryan and Rowan always enjoy seeing them behind the bar

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    The Whiskey - Bar Ambience

    Bar Ambience

    The Whiskey - S & S Potatoes

    S & S Potatoes

    The Whiskey - The Royale medium rare bacon on the side. Delicious!

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    The Royale medium rare bacon on the side. Delicious!

    Red Coconut Club

    Red Coconut Club

    3.8(91 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Dr. Phillips, Horizons West / West Orlando
    •$$

    This nightclub is located at Universal City Walk. They have been doing overlay theming for the last…read morecouple years and has become a great place my husband and I like to visit. We only go during the overlay. Most recently over the summer, they had an 80s and 90s overlay and we loved it! It was so much fun, lots of decorations, theming inside, special drinks and great music. During the overlay there is no cover, I'm not sure if there is at other times throughout the year. You can also bring food inside which we also do sometimes. Inside has two floors with seating on both. The dance floor and DJ is on the first floor. It can get very loud and very busy inside but the music is always good. The drinks are fine, they are usually very sweet, the specialty ones and can get very pricey. I usually do not love the drinks here and I honestly think beer and wine is the best way to go. I will also say that their drinks are extremely expensive, they come in usually around $20 which is high and they are not very large. The bartenders are always really friendly and chatty. Overall I do think this is a fun place. Kids are welcome here, I think until a certain time. But it is a fun place. We like to go for a night out or a fun night with our friends. The current overlay is Dead Coconut Club for Halloween Horror Nights. And they will more than likely do something for Christmas. I definitely think this is worth checking out.

    A typical tourist type bar located at CityWalk in universal. While it is fun to go and look around…read morebecause they have a way of going all that with theming seasonally, it's nothing that I would drop everything and go out of my way for. The theming is always Top Notch and during Halloween they make it above and beyond with the spooky feeling. When I Was Here recently it was 90s theme so everything was decked out in neon and 90s apparel and items. The staff here is very friendly and the service is very quick with the drinks being made, I didn't get any food so I can't talk about that but at $18 and more for one or one and a half ounces of alcohol in my over-the-top sugary drink I don't think I would stop and have more than one here. I love the live DJ they have and everybody here is usually friendly but this isn't a place that is something I would spend a lot of time at especially when the theme parks are a couple minutes walk away. It is two floors and there's more than enough room for everybody to be able to dance on the dance floor but again nothing extraordinary that I would go out of my way for.

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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•Dr. Phillips, Horizons West / West Orlando
    •$$

    To whom it may concern,…read more The food was good but I am writing this review to highlight their above and beyond customer service that made a really bad day for my family a bit better. I had my 82 yr old father and 49 yr old Down's syndrome brother with me. My dad's mobility scooter ran out of power and there were no outlets to be found. I was pushing the scooter for an hour as my father struggled to walk with his cane when we reached the steps of the restaurant. The manager said she was more than willing to let us charge the scooter as we ate which was above and beyond what they needed to do. It went further. I discussed how bad of a day we were having and she brought us an appetizer and said she hoped that might help in leasing the bad day. Another employee helped my ailing father up some stairs and to the table. The waitress was very nice and accommodating. Instead of making us walk back to the front where the scooter was charging, another manager brought it to our table. I don't think they realized how much that meant to us and me. Both my dad and brother have challenges and I have to help a lot which I am willing to do but by Margaritaville and their staff giving me a small respite and helping us out, it meant the world to all three of us by helping out when they had 0 obligation to. Friendly staff and good food. Please give them a chance and I guarantee they will move heaven and earth to make your experience an amazing one! Ty! Forever grateful and thankful, Mark Harris

    Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville has a fun laid-back atmosphere. Is it going to be the best food…read moreyou've ever had? No. Is it going to be fun and entertaining? Yes. I've been here a few times when I lived in Orlando and always had fun. There was live music, videos, an erupting volcano, and delicious adult beverages. I think the service was exceptional. Our server also took very good care of us. My stepdaughter also had a kid's cheeseburger and she ate most of it, which is a good review on her part. It's a nice way to unwind after a full day at Universal.

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    Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville - How about a Frozen Concoction to beat the heat!

    How about a Frozen Concoction to beat the heat!

    Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville - Margaritas

    Margaritas

    Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville - Teriyaki chicken and shrimp skewers

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    Teriyaki chicken and shrimp skewers

    Voodoo Bayou - BBQ Shrimp

    Voodoo Bayou

    4.1(444 reviews)
    2.2 mi•Dr. Phillips, Horizons West / West Orlando
    •$$$

    82 nd birthday surprise party excellent all around good night to remember good food and the bagnet…read mores. Pure heaven Will be back for sure

    We don't hear for dinner on Monday night. We did not make a reservation ahead of time but because…read morewe ate around 6:30 it was fairly easy to just walk in. We did have to wait for just a minute because they were at changeover for servers and many of the night servers were just coming on.. We started with the lump crab hush puppies. They come as an order of four and they literally just kind of pop in your mouth. They are so good. We would definitely come back just to have those. My husband got the Cajun steak, but he got everything that comes on the steak on the side, including the seasoning. He wasn't sure how spicy the seasoning was or what the sauce was and he likes to be able to control that himself. Steak was good. He did have a little bit of the season and said next time he definitely order it with the seasoning on as the seasoning wasn't that spicy. He also got a side of the au gratin potatoes and the collard greens. The collards were not the best. They definitely need some more flavor. He added hot sauce to it and it helped it but they definitely need some additional seasoning. The potatoes were good although as you got to the bottom, they definitely were not cooked all the way through. They could've been cooked a little bit longer. I got the chicken and waffle - it comes with four pieces of chicken and a half waffle. The waffle is really delicious. It's got a little crunch on the outside but a little sweetness in it and the chicken was absolutely amazing. I would definitely get the fried chicken again there is a reason they are famous for it. Our server, Ariana was incredibly sweet and very attentive to us throughout the night. Great service like that would also have us come back to this location again in the future.

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    Voodoo Bayou - Cool wall in back of dining room

    Cool wall in back of dining room

    Voodoo Bayou - Chicken and Waffle (DD)

    Chicken and Waffle (DD)

    Voodoo Bayou - Speak Easy Entrance - Adorable!

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    Speak Easy Entrance - Adorable!

    3NINE - Dance floor area

    3NINE

    3.4(24 reviews)
    3.3 mi•International Drive / I-Drive
    •$$

    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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    3NINE - Food provided by The Plaza

    Food provided by The Plaza

    3NINE - Rum punch, nachos with sour cream & a waterfall hot tub

    Rum punch, nachos with sour cream & a waterfall hot tub

    3NINE - 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 - Oxtail stew

    Bob Marley-A Tribute to Freedom

    3.7(536 reviews)
    0.2 mi•Dr. Phillips, Horizons West / West Orlando
    •$$

    I love it here! This is such a lively and fun restaurant and easily one of my favorites at…read moreCityWalk. The live music, great drinks, and upbeat atmosphere make it a perfect spot for a date night or girls' night out. The food is delicious, and the oxtail is one of my favorite dishes on the menu. I've always enjoyed the vibes here and definitely recommend checking it out!

    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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    Bob Marley-A Tribute to Freedom - 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.

    Bob Marley-A Tribute to Freedom - "Chocolate Jamaican Sensation "

    "Chocolate Jamaican Sensation "

    Bob Marley-A Tribute to Freedom - 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!

    Velvet Sessions - musicvenues - Updated September 2026

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