Location
Aventura Hotel, one of Universal’s on-site hotels
Hours
Drinks are served from 4:00 pm to 2:00 am every night, with snacks and dinner being offered from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Style
This is the rooftop bar at Aventura – the first that Universal has ever done at any of its theme-park locations around the world.
Two-sentence insider summary
This family-friendly rooftop bar offers some of the best views to be found anywhere at (Universal) Orlando, with a menu of small plates and custom potions to back it up. These urban flavors and spectacular vistas are not to be missed, even if it’s for a brief visit after a long day at the parks (all of which you can see!).
OI fun fact
The “17” in the bar’s name comes from the fact that it sits on the 17th floor of the hotel, otherwise known as the roof.
Prices
Small plates at Bar 17 Bistro run from $7 to $18, while drinks go from $6 to $110 (for a bottle of wine).
Reservations
Online reservations are not available.
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Bar 17 Bistro at Aventura Hotel – menu
Dinner menu
Bao Buns (3 for $12)
Braised Pork Belly
Green Onions, Cucumbers, Pickled Fresno Chili, Ginger Sesame, Chili Aioli
Duck Confit
Cucumbers, Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Turmeric Citrus Aioli
Grilled Grouper
Grilled Grouper – Chili Aioli, Papaya, Red Onion, Mint, Pickled Fresno Peppers
Firecracker Shrimp
Orange Chili Glaze, Green Onion, Cucumbers, Basil Lemon Aioli, Radish
Chicken Shawarma
Shawarma Sauce, Pickled Salad, Cilantro Yogurt
Lamb Satay
Soy, Cucumber, Seaweed Salad, Basil Lemon Aioli, Mint
Mongolian Beef
Bbq, cucumbers, Asian Pear, Ginger Sesame
Tempura Baby Vegetables
Curry Spiced Baby Carrots, Cauliflower, Cilantro Yogurt, Pickled Fresno Chili
Bistro
Meat & Cheese Board – $18
Market Hams & Cheeses, Accoutrements, Grilled Bread
Summer Beet & Glazed Fig Salad – $10
Burrata, Hazelnut Crisp, Pickled Red Onion, Mint Balsamic
Compressed Melon & Tomato – $10
Roasted Corn, Whipped Fromage Blane, Fennel, Citrus Vinaigrette
Shiitake Mushroom Bruschetta – $10
Smoked Bone Marrow, Garlic, Preserved Lemon, Radish, Red Cabbage Chips
Grilled Spanish Octopus – $14
Grilled Broccolini, Confit Potatoes, Smoked Chili, Almond Romesco, Herb Oil
Charred Chicken – $16
Spice Rub, Garlic, Carrots, Citrus, Kalamata Olives, Cipollini Onions
Wagyu Beef Sliders – $18
Smoked Paprika Crème Fraiche, Garlic, Chick Peas, Shishitto Peppers, Chives
Rice and Noodles – $7
Fried Rice, Charred Corn, Charred Brussels Leafs, Green Onion, Egg, Crispy Ham
Egg Noodles, Olive Oil, Broccolini, Garlic, Watercress, Miny, Vegetable Soy Broth
Egg Noodles, Ginger, Shiitake, Red Cabbage, Miso Butter, Black Sesame
Drink menu
Cocktails
Firebird – $14
Patron “Silver” Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Strawberry, Jalapeño, Cilantro
Dew Point Hooligan – $14
Excellent Saké, Q Club Soda, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Cucumber, Raspberry
Almost Sangria – $14
Jean-Luc Colombo Rosé “La Dame Du Rouet,” Peach Liqueur, Dry Vermouth, Strawberry
Volcano View – $14
Cruzan “Aged Light” Rum, Q Club Soda, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Shisho Leaf
High Times – $14
Suntory “Toki” Whisky, Q Club Soda, Grapefruit
Mount Tai – $14
Mount Gay “Black Barrel” & “Silver” Rum, Tippler’s Orange Liqueur, Orgeat, Pineapple, Lime Juice
Complex Frozens
The Barrel – $14
Rebel Yell Bourbon, Grapefruit Juice, Maple Syrupbar 1
The Botanical – $14
The Botanist Dry Gin, Campari, Simple Syrup, Orange Juice, Lemon, Lime, Strawberry
The Green Matcha-Ine – $14
Mount Gay ‘Silver’ Rum, Matcha Syrup, Lime Juice
Mocktails
Hibiscus Soda – $6
Hibiscus Water, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Q Grapefruit Soda
Pineapple Tumeric Lemonade – $6
Lemon Juice, Turmeric Syrup, Pineapple Juice
Beer List
Light Lager, Michelob Ultra, St. Louis, Mo 4.2% Abv – $8
Lager, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Los Angeles, Ca 4.7% Abv – $8
Blonde Pilsner, Stella Artois, Be 5.0% Abv – $8
Witbier, Blue Moon Belgian White, Be 5.4% Abv – $8
Hefeweizen, Funky Buddha Brewery, “Floridian,” Oakland Park, Fl 5.2% Abv – $8
English Pale Ale, Boddingtons, “Pub Ale,” Manchester, Uk 4.7% Abv – $8
India Pale Ale, Swamp Head, “Big Nose,” Gainesville, Fl 7.5% Abv – $8
Amber Ale, Sailfish Brewing, “Tag & Release,” Fort Pierce, Fl 5.9% Abv – $8
Red Ale, Hitachino, “Red Rice Ale,” Jp 6.5% Abv – $8
Tripel, Coppertail, “Unholy,” Tampa, Fl 9.0% Abv – $8
Milk Stout, Bowingens Beer Company, “7 Layer,” Casselberry, Fl 5.2% Abv – $8
Cider, Accomplice Ciderworks, Wa 4.3% Abv – $8
Wine List
Sparkling Wine, Prosecco, Lunetta, Veneto, It – $11 (glass)/$41 (bottle)
Champagne, Piper-Heidsieck, “Cuvée Brut,” Riems, Fr – $19/$75
Champagne, Taittinger, “La Française,” Riems, Fr – $110 (bottle)
Rosé, Jean-Luc Colombo, “La Dame Du Rouet,” Provence, Fr – $10/$38
Chardonnay, Four Vines, “Naked,” Central Coast, Ca – $10/$39
Chardonnay, La Crema, Monterey, Ca – $12/$46
Pinot Gris, A To Z Wineworks, Or – $11/$40
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, Marlborough, Nz – $12/$46
Riesling, Saint M, Pfalz, De – $10/$38
Saké, Hakutsuru, “Excellent,” Junmai, Jp – $9/$34
Chardonnay, Landmark, “Overlook,” Sonoma, Ca – $55 (bottle)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Penfolds, “Max’s,” South Australia – $14/$55
Merlot, Benziger, Sonoma, Ca – $11/$43
Pinot Noir, Lyric By Etude, Santa Barbara, Ca – $13/$50
Red Blend, The Prisoner, Napa, Ca (Zin/Cab Sav/Petite Sirah/Syrah/Charbono) – $85 (bottle)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi, “Landslide,” Alexander Valley, Ca – $15/$56
Pinot Noir, Domaine Carneros, “Estate” – $80 (bottle)