Hard Rock Cafe Orlando at Universal CityWalk Orlando

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What is Hard Rock Cafe Orlando?

The largest Hard Rock Cafe in the world has, as one might expect, all the standard trappings of its franchise brethren – classic American cuisine supplemented by a full bar and copious amounts of rock ‘n roll memorabilia. But this being Universal Orlando, the chain takes it to the nth degree, offering the biggest collection of musical artifacts (including entire Elvis, Beatles, and John Lennon rooms that need to be seen to be believed). There’s also the attached Hard Rock Live next-door, which is a 3,000-person concert venue (and the only one of its Hard Rock kind in the world).

Where is Hard Rock Cafe Orlando located?

At Universal CityWalk Orlando.

Hard Rock Cafe Orlando – hours and reservations

Monday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Reservations are available here.

Hard Rock Cafe Orlando – insider tip

Ask for the free guided tours to see such legendary items as Jimi Hendrix’s Red Fender Mustang, pieces of a suit worn by Elvis Presley in the movie Viva Las Vegas, and a jacket James Brown donned multiple times at the Apollo Theater. Then, if you’re still feeling in the rockin’ mood, be sure to check out Hard Rock Hotel, one of Universal’s signature collection hotels, which contains even more memorabilia.

Hard Rock Cafe Orlando – theming

Prepare to be surrounded by legendary rockstar vibes. This energetic – and, at times, loud – venue delivers the full rock-‘n-roll dining experience, complete with reverberant tunes, stained glass windows, and multiple levels of music history. Decorated with an impressive amount of memorabilia and stylish artwork, Hard Rock Cafe Orlando presents a fun and casual atmosphere while simultaneously resonating with your inner VIP.

What’s the history behind Hard Rock Cafe Orlando?

Did you know Hard Rock Cafe has been a staple of Universal Orlando for over 30 years? You can learn about the surprising and oft-overlooked history of this venue here.

What was Hard Rock Cafe Orlando’s opening date?

April 1990 (the original incarnation)

What’s on the menu at Hard Rock Cafe Orlando?

Starters & Shareables

Margherita Flatbread
A blend of mozzarella, Parmesan and Romano cheeses, topped with Roma tomatoes and fresh basil, drizzled with cilantro pesto

Pepperoni Flatbread
Melted mozzarella, Parmesan, and Romano cheeses, layered with sliced pepperoni and traditional pizza sauce, topped with a sprinkle of grated Romano cheese

Wings
Signature slow-roasted jumbo wings tossed with your choice of classic buffalo, sweet & spicy tangy, or house-made barbecue sauce, served with celery and blue cheese dressing

Chicken Sliders
Three fried chicken sliders topped with jalapeño coleslaw, crunchy pickles and spicy honey

Jumbo Pretzel
Jumbo pretzel served with beer cheese and whole grain mustard

Legendary Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips layered with black beans and queso, topped with fresh pico de gallo, spicy jalapeños, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, pickled red onions, scallions, and topped with lime crema
Add Guacamole, Grilled Chicken, and Grilled Steak for an additional charge

One Night in Bangkok Spicy Shrimp
Crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce, topped with scallions, and served on a bed of coleslaw

Legendary Steak Burgers

All Legendary Steak Burgers are served with fresh toasted buns and seasoned fries

Original Legendary Burger
The burger that started it all! Fresh steak burger with Applewood bacon, Tillamook cheddar cheese, crispy onion ring, leaf lettuce, and vine-ripened tomato.

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger
Fresh steak burger, seasoned and seared with a signature spice blend, topped with house-made barbecue sauce, crispy shoestring onions, Tillamook cheddar cheese, applewood bacon, leaf lettuce, and vine-ripened tomato

The Vegendary Burger
100% plant-based vegan patty, topped with cheddar cheese and a crispy onion ring, served with leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato

Surf & Turf Burger
Our signature steak burger topped with One Night in Bangkok Spicy Shrimp on a bed of spicy slaw

Add an upgrade to your Steak Burger:
Applewood Bacon, Onion Rings, Cheese Fries with Applewood Bacon

Smashed & Stacked

All Smashed & Stacked burgers are on toasted artisan buns and served with seasoned fries

The Classic Burger
Two smashed & stacked burgers seared with shaved white onion to medium-well, with American cheese, leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato, pickles and Legendary sauce

Swiss Mushroom Burger
Two smashed & stacked burgers seasoned and seared medium-well with Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato, and dijonnaise

Spicy Diablo Burger
Two smashed & stacked burgers seasoned and seared to medium-well, with pepper jack cheese, chipotle onions, leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato, and spicy mayonnaise

Speciality Entrées

Cowboy Ribeye
USDA Choice 16oz bone-in ribeye grilled and topped with herb butter, served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. Enjoy Surf n’ Turf style with One Night in Bangkok Spicy Shrimp for an additional charge.

Baby Back Ribs
Seasoned with a signature spice blend, then glazed with house-made barbecue sauce and grilled to perfection, served with seasoned fries and coleslaw

New York Strip Steak
USDA Choice 12oz New York strip steak, grilled and topped with herb butter, served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. Enjoy Surf n’ Turf style with One Night in Bangkok Spicy Shrimp for an additional charge.

Famous Fajitas
Classic Tex-Mex-style fajitas served with fresh pico de gallo, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, house-made guacamole, sour cream, and warm tortillas.
Choice of Grilled Chicken, Grilled Steak, Duo Combo, or Veggie Fajitas

Twisted Mac, Chicken, and Cheese
100% all-natural grilled chicken breast, sliced and served on cavatappi pasta tossed in a four-cheese sauce blend with diced red peppers

Smokehouse BBQ Combo
Two smokehouse favorites with hand-pulled smoked pork and fresh grilled chicken served with our house-made barbecue sauce, seasoned fries, and coleslaw

Grilled Salmon
Grilled Norwegian salmon, served with sweet & spicy mustard glaze, served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables

Tupelo Chicken Platter
Crispy, fresh chicken tenders served with seasoned fries, honey mustard, and house-made barbecue sauce

Salads & Bowls

Grilled Caesar Salad
Fresh chicken breast grilled and sliced, with fresh romaine tossed in a classic Caesar dressing, topped with Parmesan crisps, croutons, and shaved Parmesan cheese. Substitute Grilled Salmon for an additional charge.

Cobb Salad
Fresh mixed greens tossed in ranch dressing with charred corn, cucumber, hard boiled egg, applewood bacon, grilled onions, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and diced tomatoes

Asian Noodle Bowl
Ramen noodles tossed in a sesame-soy dressing over a bed of mixed greens topped with edamame, julienned carrots, red peppers, cabbage, and scallions

Southwestern Bowl
Quinoa corn salad, pico de gallo, seasoned black beans and red cabbage served on mixed greens tossed in a guacamole ranch dressing

Sandwiches

Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled fresh chicken with melted Monterey Jack cheese, Applewood bacon, leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato, served on a toasted artisan bun with honey mustard sauce

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Hand-pulled smoked pork with our house-made barbecue sauce, served on a fresh toasted bun with coleslaw, pickles, and shoestring onions

Fried Chicken Sandwich
Crispy buttermilk-marinated chicken breast with leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato, and ranch dressing, served on a toasted artisan bun

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk-marinated fried chicken tossed with our classic buffalo sauce with leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato and ranch dressing, served on a toasted artisan bun

Messi’s Golden Chicken Sandwich
A crispy chicken fillet, topped with marinara, mozzarella cheese, garlic aioli and served with seasoned fries

Kids’ Menu

Messi’s Golden Chicken Sandwich
A crispy chicken fillet, topped with marinara, mozzarella cheese, garlic aioli, and served with seasoned fries.

Cheese pizza
Personal-sized pizza with marinara and a Mozzarella Provolone cheese blend.

Pepperoni pizza
Personal-sized pizza with marinara, pepperoni, and a Mozzarella Provolone cheese blend.

Bacon Cheeseburger
Our famous Hard Rock cheeseburger with American cheese and bacon served on a toasted bun with seasoned fries.

Chicken Tenders
Crispy chicken tenders served with fries.

Mac & Cheese
Twisted Cavatappi in a creamy cheese sauce with a choice of side.

Twisted ‘n Tasty Cavatappi Pasta
Twisted Cavatappi pasta topped with marinara sauce and served with fresh broccoli.

Hot Dog
All-beef hot dog served with seasoned fries.

Grilled Chicken Breast
Grilled chicken breast served with vegetables.

Grilled Chicken House Salad
Mixed greens with diced chicken, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese, served with a choice of dressing

Messi’s X Burger
A burger topped with white cheddar cheese, garlic aioli, and served with seasoned fries

Kids’ Sides

Fresh Fruit
Fresh Vegetables
Seasoned Fries
Mashed Potatoes

Desserts

New York Cheesecake
Rich and creamy NY-style cheesecake served with a fresh strawberry sauce and fresh whipped cream

Homemade Apple Cobbler
Old-fashioned apple cobbler with warm Granny Smith apples, baked until golden brown and topped with vanilla bean ice cream and caramel sauce

Ice Cream
Choose from Madagascar vanilla bean or rich chocolate

Diner-Style Milkshakes
Your choice of Madagascar vanilla bean or rich chocolate ice cream blended thick and finished with fresh whipped cream

Hot Fudge Brownie
Warm chocolate brownie topped with vanilla bean ice cream, hot fudge, chocolate sprinkles, fresh whipped cream and a cherry

Signature Cocktails

Include your own collectible glass for an additional charge

Hurricane
Bacardi Superior Rum, a blend of orange, mango, pineapple juice, and grenadine, finished with a float of Bacardi Black Rum and Amaretto

Classic Caribbean Mojito
A blend of Bacardi Superior Rum, fresh mint and lime, sparkling soda with a premium Bacardi Añejo Cuatro floater

Passion Fruit Mai Tai
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, passion fruit and a blend of traditional Tiki flavors, topped with a pineapple wedge

Rhythm & Rosé Mule
Absolut Vodka, Meiomi Rosé, refreshing flavors of passion fruit, green tea, and lime finished with Fever-Tree Ginger beer

Bahama Mama
Bacardi Superior Rum, Malibu Coconut, DeKuyper Crème de Banana, pineapple and orange juice

Southern Rock
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Southern Comfort, Chambord Raspberry Liqueur, and Smirnoff Vodka, mixed with sweet & sour and topped with Sprite

Rockin’ Fresh Rita
Milagro Silver Tequila, fresh lime juice and agave nectar, finished with our signature sweet and savory rim

Tropical Margarita
Sauza Tres Generaciones Plata Tequila, house infused with fresh strawberries, Cointreau Orange Liqueur and the fresh flavors of guava, pineapple and lime juice

Electric Blues
Smirnoff Vodka, Bacardi Superior Rum, Beefeater Gin and DeKuyper Blue Curaçao with sweet & sour and topped with Red Bull Yellow Edition

Blackberry Sparkling Sangria
A signature blend of red wine, the fresh flavors of blackberries, cranberry juice, and squeeze of orange, topped with bubbly Riondo Prosecco

Purple Haze
Smirnoff Vodka, Beefeater Gin and Bacardi Superior Rum mixed with sweet & sour, topped with Sprite and Chambord Raspberry Liqueur

Ultimate Long Island Iced Tea
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, and Cointreau Orange Liqueur with sweet & sour and a splash of Coca-Cola

Smoked Old Fashioned
Wood-smoked High West Whiskey, house-made brown sugar simple syrup, cherry bitters and a Filthy cherry

Paloma
Patrón Silver Tequila, lime juice and Fever Tree Sparkling Grapefruit

Dirty Martini
Ketel One Vodka, olive juice, Dry Vermouth, shaken and garnished with Filthy® Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives

Cosmopolitan
Grey Goose Vodka, Cointreau, lime and cranberry juices, shaken and served chilled

Whiskey Sour
Bulleit Bourbon, lemon juice, and egg whites shaken until frothy and chilled

Gin & Tonic
Hendrick’s Gin and Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic, served with juniper berries, cucumber & lime

Espresso Martini
Grey Goose Vodka, Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur, and fresh brewed espresso shaken until frothy and chilled

Manhattan
Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Antica Sweet Vermouth, cherry bitters and finished with a Filthy cherry

Alternative Rock (alcohol-free)

Strawberry Basil Lemonade
A refreshing lemonade muddled with fresh strawberries and basil

Mango Tango
Red Bull, Finest Call Mango Purée, and orange juice

Mango-Berry Cooler
A tropical blend of mangos, strawberries, pineapple juice, orange juice, and house-made sour mix topped with Sprite

Fountain Drinks
Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange, Dr. Pepper, Mello Yello, Fuze Raspberry Tea, Bottled IBC Root Beer, Red Bull Energy Drink, Red Bull Sugarfree, Red Bull Yellow Edition

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