Whether you have a craving for steak and seafood or have the midnight munchies, the Hard Rock Hotel has a variety of dining options to choose from.

Hit the breakfast buffet before a day in the parks, hang out at one of the coolest bars in town, or visit The Kitchen, where you never know if you'll run into a rock star.

Daily Breakfast Buffet
Featuring an array of breakfast items and unlimited refills on coffee and juice.

Monday – Friday 7:00am – 11:00am
Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – noon

Adults: $16.95
Children ages 12 and under: $8.50
Children ages 3 and under: complimentary

Kids can hang out in the Kid’s Crib – the walls are adorned with lunch boxes, colorful drumsticks; and a big screen TV to watch all of their favorite cartoons. Lil' rockers can hang out in bean bags and miniature table and chairs while mom and dad enjoy their dinner.

Activities almost every night:
Wednesdays & Saturdays – Universal Orlando® Character Dining
Kids can cook on select nights
Other entertainment includes a magician

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Call 407-503-DINE for reservations.

Birthdays
Click here to learn more about birthday celebrations at each of the on-site
Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando Resort.

Bringing the legacy of its famous New York steakhouse to Universal Orlando® Resort, the Palm’s legendary menu offers a variety of American fare, Italian specialties, and it's prime cuts of beef and jumbo lobster.

Open daily dinner for at 5:00 pm. Reservations recommended.
Call (407) 503-7256.

*Tax and Gratuity not included.

Voted Orlando’s best hotel bar two years in a row. The place to be seen. Chic, stylish, swank, and sexy. Velvet Bar is a bar and so much more.

Drop in for a chilled Martini or cocktail, or kick back with some appetizers and enjoy the tunes. A great way to jump start your evening for fun.

Learn about Velvet Sessions - our monthly rock n' roll cocktail party!

Open daily at 4:00 pm.

A true Boston experience, Emack & Bolio’s serves 19 flavors of ice cream, as well as sorbets and frozen yogurts. Only the finest ingredients are used to create eclectic flavors such as 'Bye Bye Miss American Mud Pie.' Plus, indulge your favorite Starbucks guilty pleasures. Whether you want to enjoy a steaming cup of cappuccino or cool off with a Frappuccino®, you'll be able to get your fix at the Hard Rock Hotel. The world's premier purveyor of fine coffee is right downstairs at the Hard Rock Hotel.

Open daily from 6:30 am to 11:00 p.m.

Eat in the privacy of your own room and choose from a wide variety of menu options, whether you have an early meeting or need a midnight snack - we'll bring it to you!


Whether you are sunbathing, relaxing in a cabana, playing in the sand, or just waiting on an important call, you can kick back back at this poolside bar and grill. You can enjoy one of our feature Cabo Wabo cocktails, light snacks and refreshing drinks.

Friday, Dec. 5, 12, 19 and 23
The Kitchen
• Santa Claus visit from 6:00 – 7:00pm
• Magician: 7:00 – 10:00pm
• Movie in the Kids Crib

Saturday, Dec. 6, 13, 20
The Kitchen
• Character Dining: 6:00 – 9:00pm

Sunday, Dec. 21, Monday, Dec. 22 & Tuesday, Dec. 23
beachclub
• Poolside games and activities, Plus prizes
• Dive-in Movie for Dec.21st:
Jack Frost: 8:00 – 11:00pm
• Last minute gifts available to make for an additional charge: stockings, frames, gingerbread houses and more!

Sunday, Dec. 21 – Monday, Dec. 29
Hanukkah - Candle Lighting in the Lobby at 6:00pm

CHRISTMAS EVE
Wednesday, Dec. 24
The Kitchen:
• Santa Claus visit from 6:00 – 7:00pm
• Magician: 7:00 – 10:00pm
• Cartoons in the Kids Crib

Velvet Bar:
• Gift Wrapping Station
• Happy Hour from 5:00 – 7:00pm & 12:00am – 2:00pm
• Specials on Domestic Drafts and specialty Martini’s

Emack & Bolio’s Marketplace:
• Gingerbread Smoothie, Spiced Apple Cider Float, Candy Cane Emack A Cinno, Christmas in Florida Key Lime Shake, Jumbo Popcorn Balls

beachclub:
• Last minute gifts available to make for an additional charge: stockings, frames, gingerbread houses and more!
Fourth Day of Hanukkah - Candle Lighting in the Lobby at 6:00pm

CHRISTMAS DAY
Thursday, Dec. 25
The Kitchen:
• Limited breakfast & brunch buffet: Adults: $17.95 & Children 12 & under $9.50
• A la carte lunch menu: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
• A la carte dinner menu, Plus Christmas Specials Menu: 5:00pm – 11:00pm

Velvet Bar:
• Happy Hour from 5:00 – 7:00pm & 12:00am – 2:00pm
• Specials on Domestic Drafts and specialty Martini’s

Emack & Bolio’s Marketplace:
• Gingerbread Smoothie, Spiced Apple Cider Float, Candy Cane Emack A Cinno, Christmas in Florida Key Lime Shake, Jumbo Popcorn Balls

beachclub:
• Dive-in Movie: A Christmas Story: 8:00 – 11:00pm
Fifth Day of Hanukkah - Candle Lighting in the Lobby at 6:00pm

Friday, Dec. 26
beachclub:
• Dive-in Movie: TBD: 8:00 – 11:00pm
Sixth Day of Hanukkah - Candle Lighting in the Lobby at 6:00pm

Saturday, Dec. 27
The Pantry:
• Magic Show: 6:00pm & 8:30 Show Times
• $15 per person/$10 if show is purchased with dinner.

beachclub:
• House Band: 7:00 – 10:00pm
Seventh Day of Hanukkah - Candle Lighting in the Lobby at 6:00pm

Sunday, Dec. 28
beachclub:
• Dive-in Movie: DVD Concert Holiday
Eighth Day of Hanukkah - Candle Lighting in the Lobby at 6:00pm

Monday, Dec. 29
beachclub:
• Dive-in Movie: Planes, Trains & Automobiles: 8:00 – 11:00pm
Hanukkah - Candle Lighting in the Lobby at 6:00pm

NEW YEARS EVE
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Party Package
$59.95 for adults; $24.95 for children 12 & under (children under 3 complimentary).
Price includes: Hard Rock Hotel keepsake, hats, whistles, party pops & children’s fun bag.

The Kitchen:
• Dinner Buffet: 5:00pm – 10:30pm (reservations requested) (no a la carte menu; buffet only)
• Universal Orlando Character Dining: Scooby & Shrek: 5:30 – 10:30pm
• Magic Man: 5:30 – 10:30pm

Lobby:
• Movie, balloonist, face painter: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
• DJ from 8:00pm – 12:00am
• balloon drop, confetti cannons, plus entertainment: 11:00pm – 1:00am
• Champagne Toast: 12:00am

Avalon Ballroom:
• Dessert: 7:00 – 8:00pm & 10:00 – 11:00pm
• Special Kids dessert buffet too! Face painter and balloonist

beachclub:
• Count Down on big screen – champagne offered for additional price

NEW YEARS DAY
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009
The Kitchen:
• Breakfast Buffet: $16.95 for adults, $8.95 for children 12 & under (children under 3 complimentary)
• Upgrade your buffet and receive unlimited Mimosas and Bloody Marys from 10:00am – 12:00pm for $10.00 per person.

Other restaurants at Portofino Bay Hotel & Royal Pacific Resort

Mama Della’s RistoranteSM
Bice Ristorante
Trattoria del Porto®
Catch the Musica della Notte harbor piazza show

Emeril’s Tchoup Chop
Islands Dining Room
Jake’s American Bar
Be sure to attend the Wantilan Luau during your stay.