The Kitchen (full-service) at Hard Rock Hotel Orlando

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What is The Kitchen?

Indulge in American classic dishes at The Kitchen, with flavors that will rock your tastebuds! From sunrise to sunset, The Kitchen has your culinary cravings covered. On Sunday mornings, kick back and relax during the Acoustic Sunday Brunch that’s a feast for your ears and taste buds. 

Where is The Kitchen located? 

At Hard Rock Hotel, one of Universal Orlando Resort’s hotels.

The Kitchen – hours and reservations

Breakfast
Monday – Friday: 7 AM – 11 AM
Saturday: 7 AM – 12 PM
Sunday: 7 AM – 10:30 AM

Acoustic Brunch
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 2 PM

Lunch
Monday – Friday: 11 AM – 2 PM
Saturday: 12 PM – 2 PM

Light Fare
Daily: 2 PM – 5 PM

Dinner
Sunday – Thursday: 5 PM – 10 PM
Friday – Saturday: 5 PM – 11 PM

Reservations are available to book online via Resy.

What’s on the menu at The Kitchen?

Breakfast

Rock Star Add On – $25.00
For an additional $25.00, enjoy unlimited house sangria, Bloody Mary cocktails, and mimosa cocktails. Requires purchase of an entrée or family-style breakfast.

Breakfast Buffet

$32.00 Adult | $17.00 Child (ages 3 – 9)
Children under age three is complimentary

Omlet Station
Build your own or try one of our chef’s original creations

Griddle Station
Choose from different ingredients for fresh waffles and French toast

Biscuits & Gravy

Scrambled Eggs

Breakfast Potatoes

French Toast

Waffles & Pancakes

Warm Syrup & Fruit Compote

Monkey Bread

Sausage & Bacon

Corned Beef Hash

Freshly Baked Bagels, Muffins, Pastries, & Breads

Fresh Cut Fruits

House-made Whipped Cream

Flavored Yogurts

Oatmeal & Grits with Various Toppings

Assorted Dry Cereals

Coffee & Juices

Farm Fresh Eggs

All egg dishes are served with toast and heavenly hash potatoes with green onions and bell peppers.

Two Eggs – $19.00
Any style with Applewood smoked bacon, smoked ham, or country sausage

Custom Omlet – $20.00
Choose up to three: tomato, spinach, onion, mushroom, pepper, bacon, sausage, ham, cheddar cheese, American cheese, Swiss cheese

Spinach Frittata & Chicken Sausage – $20.00
Egg whites, spinach, mushroom, tomato, cheddar cheese

The Remedy – $18.00
Butter toasted Kaiser roll, two eggs over hard, Applewood smoked bacon, and American cheese

Classic Eggs Benedict – $22.00
Poached eggs, Canadian bacon, toasted English muffin, hollandaise sauce

Breakfast Classics

Buttermilk Pancake Stack – $19.00
Add: Fresh berries | +$2.00

Belgian Waffle – $19.00
Whipped cream
Add: Fresh berries | +$2.00

Elvis French Toast – $20.00
Baguette slices, bananas, peanut butter, caramel sauce

Smoked Salmon – $20.00
Red onion, capers, cream cheese on a toasted bagel

Cereals

Cereals – $7.00
Choose from Raisin Bran, Cheerios, Frosted Flakes, Shredded Wheat, Special K, Fruit Loops, low-fat granola, or Corn Flakes
Add: Banana or mixed berries | +$1.00 each

Traditional Oatmeal – $10.00
Brown sugar and choice of bananas, raisins, or berries

Fruits

Local Fruit Bowl – $16.00
Add: Yogurt or granola | +$2.00 each

Fruit & Granola Parfait – $9.00

Bread

English Muffin – $5.00

Toast – $5.00
White, wheat, or rye

Bagel – $5.00
Cream Cheese

Mixed Basket of Pastries – $9.00

Sides

Applewood Smoked Bacon – $8.00

Country Sausage – $8.00

Ham – $8.00

Chicken Sausage – $8.00

Cheddar Cheese Grits – $5.00

Mini Potato Cakes – $5.00

Yogurt – $5.00

Granola – $4.00

Heavenly Hash Potatoes – $8.00

Beverages

Fresh Juices – $6.00 REG | $8.00 LG
Orange or grapefruit

Juices – $6.00 REG | $8.00 LG
Pineapple, tomato, cranberry, apple, mango, guava, or V8

Coffee – $5.00
Regular or Decaf

Cappuccino – $5.00 REG | $7.00 DBL

Espresso – $5.00 REG | $7.00 DBL

Harney & Sons Teas – $5.00
Choose from chai, decaf black tea, green Japanese Sencha, herbal Egyptian, chamomile, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, ginger turmeric or red raspberry

Soft Drinks – $5.00

Iced Tea – $5.00

Milk – $4.00

Chocolate Milk – $4.00

Lunch

Starters

Chicken Orzo Soup – $9.00
Roasted chicken breast, mirepoix vegetables, orzo pasta

Fire-Roasted Chicken Quesadilla – $20.00
Melted three-cheese blend, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo

Chicken Wings – $17.00
Honey lime chipotle or classic Buffalo sauce, house-made ranch or chunky bleu cheese, carrots

Crispy Brussels Sprouts – $12.00
Applewood smoked bacon, sweet chili glaze, scallions

Hand-Breaded Calamari – $20.00
Lemon dill aioli, Italian parsley, lemon wedges

Salads

Strawberry Burrata – $20.00
Baby arugula, basil, pine nuts, crostini, balsamic vinaigrette

Korean Chopped Steak Salad – $27.00
Grilled eight-ounce skirt steak, crisp mixed greens, shredded cabbage, cucumber, radish, shredded carrots, julienned red peppers, smoked sesame seeds, gochujang

Classic Caesar – $18.00
Chopped romaine, house-made Caesar dressing, garlic croutons

Tuna Niçoise Salad – $25.00
Seared Ahi tuna, heirloom cherry tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, haricot vert, boiled egg, marinated olives, honey champagne vinaigrette

The Kitchen Chopped – $17.00
Romaine lettuce, Black Forest ham, Gruyère cheese, heirloom cherry tomatoes, shaved red onions, manzanilla olives, oregano vinaigrette
with chicken +$8
with strip steak +$16
with shrimp +$12

Flatbreads

Garden Vegetable Flatbread – $18.00
Zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, lemon oil

Sausage & Pepperoni Flatbread – $18.00
Sliced pepperoni, sausage ragu, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese

Margherita Flatbread – $18.00
Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, micro basil

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with french fries, onion rings, side salad or fruit.

The Half-Pound Kitchen Burger – $24.00
Grilled Black Angus beef, melted white cheddar cheese, caramelized mushrooms and onions, Applewood smoked bacon, crisp lettuce, Secret Sauce #17

Smoked Turkey Reuben – $21.00
House-smoked turkey breast, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, Gruyère cheese, toasted Cusano’s marble rye

Philly Cheesesteak – $22.00
Shaved ribeye, melted provolone cheese, sautéed onions and mushrooms, cheese sauce

Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich – $20.00
Smoked paprika aioli, house-made bread and butter pickles, lettuce, tomato, red onion

Blackened Mahi Sandwich – $26.00
Lettuce, tomato, onion, tartar sauce

Entrées

Phyllo Crusted Fish & Chips – $28.00
Hand-dredged black cod, crispy french fries, house-made tartar sauce, grilled lemon

Joyce Farms Chicken Breast – $32.00
Honey-brined fried chicken, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, poached green beans, chicken gravy

Skirt Steak Frites – $36.00
Grilled eight-ounce skirt steak, crispy french fries, confit sun-dried tomatoes, house steak sauce

Classic Macaroni & Cheese – $21.00
Tender pasta shells, three-cheese sauce, toasted garlic breadcrumbs

Seared Sustainable Salmon – $33.00
Tri-color quinoa, avocado, cucumber, baby heirloom tomatoes, red radishes

Light Fare

Starters

Chicken Orzo Soup – $9.00
Roasted chicken breast, mirepoix vegetables, orzo pasta

Crispy Brussels Sprouts – $12.00
Applewood smoked bacon, sweet pepper glaze, scallions

Chicken Wings – $17.00
Honey lime chipotle or classic Buffalo sauce, house-made ranch or chunky bleu cheese, carrots and celery

Hand-Breaded Calamari – $20.00
Lemon dill aioli, Italian parsley, lemon wedges

Fire-Roasted Chicken Quesadilla – $20.00
Melted three-cheese blend, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo

Salads

Strawberry Burrata – $20.00
Baby arugula, basil, pine nuts, crostini, balsamic vinaigrette

Classic Caesar – $18.00
Chopped romaine, house-made Caesar dressing, garlic croutons
with chicken +$8
with strip steak +$16
with shrimp +$12
with salmon +$20

Flatbreads

Margherita Flatbread – $18.00
Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, micro basil

Sausage & Pepperoni Flatbread – $18.00
Sliced pepperoni, sausage ragu, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with french fries, onion rings, or side salad.

The Half-Pound Kitchen Burger – $24.00
Grilled Black Angus beef, melted white cheddar cheese, caramelized mushrooms and onions, Applewood smoked bacon, crisp lettuce, Secret Sauce #17

Smoked Turkey Reuben – $21.00
House-smoked turkey breast, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, Gruyère cheese, toasted Cusano’s marble rye

Blackened Mahi Sandwich – $26.00
Lettuce, tomato, onion, tartar sauce

Entrées

Classic Macaroni & Cheese – $21.00
Tender pasta shells, three-cheese sauce, toasted garlic breadcrumbs

Dinner

Starters

Elote Bisque – $14.00
Tortilla strips, roasted corn, jalapeños, crème fraîche, tajin

Chicken Orzo Soup – $9.00
Roasted chicken breast, mirepoix vegetables, orzo pasta

Chicken Wings – $17.00
Honey lime chipotle or classic Buffalo sauce, house-made ranch or chunky bleu cheese, carrots

Rockin’ Rolls – $10.00
Parmesan and pepper jack cheese, cornmeal crust, marinara sauce

Garden Vegetable Flatbread – $18.00
Zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, lemon oil

Hand-Breaded Calamari – $20.00
Lemon dill aioli, Italian parsley, lemon wedges

Grilled Octopus – $22.00
Cannellini bean purée, romesco, chicory salad

Salads

Strawberry Burrata – $20.00
Baby arugula, basil, pine nuts, crostini, balsamic vinaigrette

Classic Caesar – $18.00
Chopped romaine, house-made Caesar dressing, garlic croutons

The Kitchen Chopped – $18.00
Romaine lettuce, Black Forest ham, Gruyère cheese, heirloom cherry tomatoes, shaved red onions, manzanilla olives, oregano vinaigrette
with chicken +$8
with strip steak +$16
with shrimp +$12

Pastas

Truffle Lobster Mac & Cheese – $31.00
Aged cheddar-Gruyère Mornay, pasta shells, Maine lobster meat, white truffle oil

Braised Short Rib Ragout – $27.00
Pappardelle pasta, blistered tomatoes, shaved Parmesan cheese

Vegan Bolognaise – $25.00
Penne pasta, fresh veggies, Beyond Meat, vegan Parmesan cheese, crushed San Marzano tomatoes

Porcini Mushroom Ravioli – $26.00
Wild mushroom cream sauce, asparagus, shaved Parmesan cheese

Entrées

Seared Sustainable Salmon – $38.00
Spring time succotash, feta mousse orzo, lemon tomato broth

Joyce Farms Chicken – $32.00
Honey brined fried chicken, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, poached green beans, chicken gravy

The Half-Pound Kitchen Burger – $24.00
Grilled Black Angus beef, melted white cheddar cheese, caramelized mushrooms and onions, Applewood smoked bacon, crisp lettuce, Secret Sauce #17

Scallops & Pork Belly – $44.00
Sweet corn risotto, blistered tomatoes, BBQ gastrique

BBQ Rubbed Pork Chop – $36.00
Crispy Brussels sprouts, roasted corn, BBQ gastrique

Steaks

Herbed duck fat fingerling potatoes, asparagus, red wine jus, carrot reduction

10 oz Skirt Steak – $40.00

7 oz Filet Mignon – $45.00

12 oz New York Strip – $47.00

48 oz Bone-In Tomahawk for Two – $150.00

Steak Enhancements

Sauce Trio – $9.00
Red wine jus, horseradish cream, béarnaise sauce

Classic Bérnaise Sauce – $6.00

Sautéed Mushrooms – $7.00

Black Truffle Butter – $5.00

Seared Scallops – $18.00

Sides

Truffle Macaroni & Cheese – $12.00

Sautéed Spinach – $8.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon – $12.00

Herbed Duck Fat Fingerling Potatoes – $10.00

Poached Asparagus – $8.00

Desserts

The Kitchen Sink – $48.00
Seven layers of heaven! Brownie, peanut butter crunch, chocolate chunk cookie, pecan pie, vanilla cheesecake, devil’s food chocolate cake, vanilla chiffon, chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream

Snickers Brownie Sundae – $15.00
Fudgy brownie layered with caramel, nougat, peanuts, and ganache, and served with vanilla ice cream, candied peanuts, and half a Snickers candy bar

Carrot Cake – $13.00
Layered with cream cheese icing and served with salted caramel ice cream, golden raisin champagne coulis, and a sweet carrot garnish

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle – $13.00
Vanilla cake layered with whipped cream and fresh strawberries and topped with toasty cake crumbs

Key Lime Cheesecake – $13.00
Sweet graham cracker crust, toasted meringue, served with raspberry sauce and fresh raspberries

Classic Crème Brûlée – $13.00
Sugar in the Raw brûléed top, fresh berries

Chocolate Mousse Shooter – $6.00
Chocolate mousse, dark fudge brownie, caramel and sweet whipped cream

Mascarpone Strawberry Cheesecake Bite – $6.00
Mascarpone cheesecake mousse, fresh strawberry center, sweet whipped cream, baked streusel, and graham cracker crumble

Cocktails

Chocolate Cherry Old Fashioned – $18.00
Michters US1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, demerara syrup, Heering Cherry Liqueur, orange and chocolate bitters

Mint to Be – $18.00
Mint tea infused Hendrick’s Gin, orange and mint tea syrup, lemon juice, mango purée

Up in Smoke – $18.00
Los Siete Mezcal, pineapple juice, spiced blackberry syrup, lime juice, grapefruit bitters

Come On Now Try & Understand – $18.00
Patrón Silver Tequila, Aperol, Solerno, limę, agave

Give the People What They Want – $18.00
Ketel One Vodka, chambord liqueur, lemon, raspberry, soda

Coconut Press – $18.00
RumHaven Caribbean Rum, lime, orgeat

Beginner’s Luck – $18.00
Chambord, SelvaRey Chocolate Rum, cream

Salt Shaker – $18.00
Grey Goose Vodka, Kahlùa, Baileys Original Irish Cream, espresso, caramel, simple syrup

Mocktails

Same Old Song & Dance – $18.00
Lyres Amaretti, lemon, simple syrup

I am Feux Real – $18.00
Lyres Orange Aperitif, cinnamon strawberry honey syrup, lemon

Beers

Brews on Tap

Modelo Especial
Stella Artois
New Belgium Voodoo Ranger
Angry Orchard
Rotator
Blue Moon Belgian White
Michelob Ultra
Samuel Adams

Brews in Bottles

Budweiser
Bud Light
Bud Light Lime
Michelob Ultra
Coors Light
Corona Extra
Heineken 0.0
Miller Lite
Corona Light
Truly
High Noon
White Claw

Wines

Sauvignon Blanc

Archetype – $11.00 | $44.00
California, 2020

Whitehaven – $15.00 | $48.00
Marlborough, New Zealand, 2022

Wither Hills – $15.00 | $60.00
Marlborough, New Zealand, 2021

Kim Crawford – $64.00
Marlborough, New Zealand, 2022

Cloudy Bay – $70.00
New Zealand, 2023

Pinot Grigio | Pinot Gris

Bertani – $15.00 | $60.00
Italy, 2022

Primarius – $45.00
Oregon, 2021

King Estate – $54.00
Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2021

Santa Margherita, Trentino-Alto Adige – $92.00
Italy, 2022

Chardonnay

Archetype – $11.00 | $44.00
California, 2021

Mer Soleil Reserve – $15.00 | $60.00
Santa Lucia Highlands, 2021

Wente Morning Fog – $64.00
Livermore Valley, California, 2021

Landmark Vineyards Overlook – $52.00
Sonoma, California, 2019

Z Alexander Brown Uncaged – $55.00
Santa Lucia Highlands, 2016

Sanford – $60.00
California, 2018

Sonoma Cutrer – $16.00 | $64.00
Russian River Valley, California, 2022

Stags’ Leap – $70.00
Napa Valley, California, 2020

Duckhorn – $18.00 | $72.00
California, 2021

Daou Estate – $80.00
California, 2020

Clos Pegase Mitsuko’s Vineyard – $90.00
Napa Valley, California, 2019

Cakebread – $96.00
Napa Valley, California, 2020

Brownie Family Vineyard – $75.00
Washington, 2020

Chateau Montelena – $155.00
Napa Valley, California, 2019

Riesling 

Bex – $12.00 | $41.00
Germany, 2020

Domaine Paul Blanck Scholssberg – $13.00 | $50.00
France, 2017

Eroica, Château St. Michelle – $65.00
Columbia Valley, Washington, 2021

Interesting White Wines

Ruffino Moscato Di Asti – $12.00 | $48.00
Italy, 2021

Peyrassol La Croix – $48.00
France, 2022

Daou Rosé – $17.00 | $68.00
California, 2021

Whispering Angel Rosé – $60.00
France, 2022

Miraval Rosé – $60.00
Cote de Provence, France, 2021

Grand Cru, Helfrich Gewürztraminer – $75.00
Alsace, France, 2020

Patient Cottat Sancerre – $80.00
France, 2021

Blindfold by The Prisoner Wine Co. White Blend – $90.00
California

Beringer White Zinfadel – $10.00 | $40.00
California

Moët & Chandon Imperial Rosé – $180.00
France

Champagnes | Sparkling Whites

Lamarca Prosecco – $17.00
187ml, Italy

Lunetta Prosecco – $14.00 | $56.00
Italy

Jeio by Bisol Rosé Prosecco – $16.00 | $64.00
Italy

Ferrari Brut – $25.00 | $100.00
France

Moët & Chandon Impérial – $150.00
France

Pommery Brut Royal – $150.00
France

Taittinger Cuvée Prestige Brut – $150.00
France

Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne – $150.00
France

Vueve Cliquot Brut – $180.00
France

Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut Champagne – $210.00
France

Moët et Chandon Dom Pérignon Epernay – $500.00
France, 2013

Piper Heidsiek Brut Champagne – $30.00 | $125.00
France

Cristal Louis Roederer – $600.00
France, 2014

Krug Brut Champagne – $850.00
France, 2008

Pinot Noir 

Archetype – $11.00 | $44.00
California, 2020

Truchard – $12.00 | $48.00
Carneros, 2021

Meiomi – $64.00
Sonoma, California, 2021

Lyric by Etude – $16.00 | $64.00
California, 2022

Belle Glos Clark & Telephone – $100.00
California, 2021

Argyle Reserve – $120.00
Wilamette Valley, California, 2021

Davies Ferrington Vineyard – $140.00
Anderson Valley, California, 2020

Cabernet Sauvignon 

Archetype – $11.00 | $44.00
California, 2020

Daou – $16.00 | $64.00
Paso Robles, California, 2020

Justin – $64.00
Paso Robles, California, 2019

Imagery – $17.00 | $76.00
California, 2021

Canvasback by Duckhorn – $19.00 | $78.00
Washington, 2020

Silver Palm – $80.00
North Coast, California, 2021

Chateau Montelena – $155.00
Napa Valley, California, 2019

Simi Landslide – $110.00
Alexander Valley, California, 2018

Stags’ Leap Wine Cellars “Artemis” – $120.00
Napa Valley, California, 2020

Tuab Family Heritage – $150.00
Napa Valley, California, 2017

Daou Reserve Estate – $160.00
Paso Robles, 2020

Silver Oak – $165.00
Alexander Valley, California, 2018

Groth – $165.00
Alexander Valley, California, 2018

Chimney Rock – $180.00
Napa Valley, California, 2018

Caymus – $210.00
Napa Valley, California, 2020

Soul of a Lion by Daou – $220.00
California, 2019

Foley Johnson – $100.00
Napa Valley, California, 2020

Groth Reserve – $300.00
Alexander Valley, California, 2014

Merlot

Benziger – $16.00 | $60.00
Sonoma, California, 2021

Waterbrook Reserve – $85.00
Washington, 2021

Swanson – $100.00
Napa Valley, California, 2018

Duckhorm – $120.00
Napa Valley, California, 2020

Malbec

Bodegas Caro Aruma – $13.00 | $52.00
Argentina, 2021

Brownie Family Vineyard – $120.00
Washington, 2018

Red Schooner – $100.00
California, 2018

Zinfadel

Earthquake, Michael David Winery – $64.00
Lodo, California, 2020

Great Reds

Campo Viejo Reserva Temperanillo – $50.00
Italy, 2017

Legends by Lafite Rothschild Bordeaux – $15.00 | $60.00
France, 2019

The Pessimist by Daou Red Blend – $16.00 | $64.00
California, 2021

Booker Harvey & Harriet Red Blend – $72.00
California, 2019

Costello de Volpia Classico Docg Chianti – $75.00
Italy, 2021

The Prisoner Red Blend – $25.00 | $100.00
Napa Valley, California, 2021

8 Years in the Dessert by Orin Swift Zinfandel – $100.00
California, 2016

Paraduxx Cabernet Blend – $30.00 | $120.00
Napa Valley, California, 2019

Domaine La Roquette Chateauneuf de Pape – $155.00
France, 2016

Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Castello – $180.00
Tuscany, Italy

Antinori Tignanello – $180.00
Toscana, Italy, 2020

Opus One Red Blend – $450.00
Napa Valley, California, 2019

Joseph Phelps Insignia Red Blend – $750.00
California, 2019

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