Abiaka Wood Fire Grill (in Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood)

"Abiaka" is a hidden secret at the hard rock! Place is freaking amazing! Great atmosphere, great location for a celebration. Great service all the way through the night. The walk alone to the restaurant was amazing with its great views of the guitar hotel. So fun!! Definitely will be back several times! Love everything about the place. Food is next level. Highly recommended the "beef rib" it's huge, juicy, full of flavor, steamy delicious. Great presentation on all the dishes. The shrimp plate my wife had she loved it. The sides are well portioned for two people and the flavors are excellent. Prices are very fare for this level of dinning. Excellent, excellent, excellent! Great experience

From wood fired grills to Josper coal fired ovens, Abiaka delivers a playful Spanish experience. Focus on any menu items that take advantage of the fire but be sure to specify doneness even if your server doesn't ask. Open fire means unpredictable results. Just saying. That said, to start, opt for the imported Iberico de Bellota. Get both the lomo and jamon and taste the difference between the two. To the mains, The cioppino is very good. Halibut, lobster, crab, shrimp, clams, mussels are all flash grilled before being brought together in the pot with a load of fingerling potatoes. Charred bread and a grilled lemon complete the absolutely delicious bowl. The grilling imparts a complex bitterness and unique flavor that only comes from the charred shells. Sounds bad, taste great. The bone in beef rib (think TX dino rib), solid. Braised then finished. The caramelized guava jam a great touch adding tropical fruit notes. A very well thought out dish with lots of complexity. Service is relaxed, warm and efficient. Nice wine list with Old World emphasis. Good by the glass list as well. Typical casino resort markup. Solid offering.

Really like the experience. Food was fantastic. Although it's not the true Pata Negra you will get in Barcelona. Service was on point and the open concept space was really nice. It's naturally a bit pricey because it's the Hard Rock so you're always going to pay a premium. Enjoy.

Great vibes, delectable food, and what great location. Abiaka is tucked into an upstairs area above the pool at the Guitar hotel at the hardrock. You take an elevator upstairs and walk along a path and are greeted at the door of the restaurant. The entire experience is like going up into a treehouse dream restaurant. Apparently we were there on the right day because they were sampling a limited time menu! We started with croquettes with jamon. They were complimented with a delicious jam. As a second plate we tried the fried artichokes. These were fried to perfection and accompanied by a lemon aioli, perfection. Finally, for a main, we enjoyed the tenderloin. This was cooked to our asking and served with delicious whipped potatoes. Yum! The cocktails were also tasty, and the service was very attentive. I would definitely be interested in coming back to explore more of the menu!

Fantastic restaurant with great service and food. Abiaka is the best kept secret at the Hard Rock.

The ratatouille is phenomenal, as was the ambiance and our server went above and beyond to make sure our first dining experience there was wonderful!

Overall it's a good restaurant and it's worth a try. When we're being seated we didn't like the table so asked to be seated by the window. The lady didn't show an attitude and was totally ok with it (unlike some places where they take it personal). Service was great, cocktails were good (not great) and food was good too. I had salad and side of potatoes. Potatoes were delicious. Salad was too heavy on sauce. Husband liked his salmon. Beautiful view.

Decided to come here for my anniversary dinner. Had reservations on a Saturday at 5pm and was promptly greeted. We did wanted to sit by the window for a better view and had to ask the hostess 3 times to do so. She kept acting as if she forgot we asked for better seating. The restaurant is nice with a nice view of the pool and guitar hotel. The food however was average. Which was disappointing because I expected better. A lot of the items lacked in flavor. The best tasting items were the dessert and drink. A lot of the items I ordered were based on the reviews I read recommending them but sadly most were all hype. The service was good, the wait staff was really nice. -Appetizer: Fish fry- didn't really enjoy this, lacked flavor -Complimentary bread: good, warm and tasty -Main: Skirt steak-just ok. Normally I don't order this cut but all the reviews claimed it was one the best tasting items. I did read it use to be wagyu which they no longer serve. -Sides: Salt roasted potatoes (this was good) Bok Choy-could have done without this as well, lacked flavor and have an overall charred tasted Dessert: Yummy, forgot the name of what we got (see pic) Drink: had the Gable, it was delish

Great food ; portions are actually substantial for a place like this . I was expecting super small portions but actually decent size and plenty good . Everything we had was delicious , good vibe , music , and overall beautiful restaurant . Also great service and our waiter was on point !

Abiaka deserves high praise for its culinary excellence and impeccable service. I ordered the Joyce Farms Chicken, and the dish was nothing short of spectacular. The chicken, perfectly cooked and exquisitely seasoned, showcased the restaurant's commitment to quality ingredients and skilled preparation. The attentive service further elevated the dining experience, with staff members demonstrating a deep knowledge of the menu and a genuine dedication to guest satisfaction. While the overall experience was superb, it's worth noting that Abiaka leans towards the pricier side, our entrees, 1 appetizer, + drinks ended up being $200+. Regardless, the exceptional food and service make it a worthy choice for those seeking a memorable and indulgent dining experience.

Beautiful ambiance for an intimate Birthday Celebration. The mezzanine from the Guitar Hotel to the Restaurant was really nice and photo friendly for those who love to take pictures with views of the Guitar Hotel and it's surroundings. Recommendation of casual attire to dressy. Our waiter was very attentive and prompt with any needs. He helped us with the types dishes served. We started off with the complimentary biscuits which was soft and fluffy. Our daughter loved it and he was able to give us more. For starters; we had the hush puppies that was served with Honey Butter (which we I loved)& the Ranchera Sauce, that had a little kick to it and a bit tangy. Main Dish; I had the Bone-In Beef Rib. That was amazingly good. It was very tender and the guava jam complimented the meat really well. I would definitely order this again. It was a pretty big size and had to take it to go. My husband had the Joyce Farms Chicken and was also tender and glazed. We ordered a side of Salt Roast Potatoes. It was crispy on the outside and soft inside. The dips on the side; roasted garlic aioli and mojo verde. I dipped them in both to get the best of both worlds. Loved them. Overall, We enjoyed Abiaka and would come back to try more. Thank you for making my birthday worth my evening.

Amazing food beautiful setting over seeing the hard rock pool also they do events like concerts the day we went they were having a Hispanic concert and it was entertaining from our table. Service was incredible very romantic for special occasions

Had dinner this Friday before our show at the Hard Rock Live. We made reservations ahead of time and were seated as soon as we checked in. It was very busy and extremely loud. We couldn't get over how loud it was. The restaurant is nicely decorated and it has wrap around windows so you can see the guitar hotel and pool. Overall it was a good meal and the service was good - not great, but good. We ordered the Jamón toast which my daughter said was delicious and I had the scallops which were good. The restaurant is pricey for what you get. The bill came to $100 for two glasses of wine, the scallops, and the toast.

Was place was great! Where we were sitting we had a nice view from below us. The lights were not too dark not too bright and the place looked neatly decorated. We ordered the the prime ribs, skirt steak, shrimp cocktail, and potatoes. For sides we got salted roasted potato. We have prime ribs for main entree, and it's tender and moist Love Abiaka

* Food was above average but not jaw dropping * Great spot to pregame before attending a comedy show * Had some wine & all the food attached to this review (which btw I should've taken pics of what my group also had but oh well I know for next time) * Food looks more delicious than it tastes - but it's not bad, again- just not jaw dropping * Food presentation was jaw dropping for sure though * Great time with great people * Beautiful view of the guitar at The Hard Rock + it was drizzling at night so gorgeous ambience * Lighting is dimmed which I LOVE in a restaurant

Still a top spot at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Incredible food, impeccable service, and best views of the guitar at night. Must try spot!!

My one star is for the service. Not impressed. It was my husband and me, celebrating our anniversary I'm pretty sure I mentioned that in my Open Table reservation. Our waiter Javier had a big table next to us and was more interested with them than us two. We had to ask for an additional appetizer plate, for more cutlery from Francisco (very unfriendly guy). We had to ask for water several times. Are there buss boys here???? If not leave the water bottle at the table. We got our drinks and again Javier never asked if we wanted a refill. Seems he was always rushed to get our food order and leave. The young lady that brought our food was more nice and attentive than the other workers there she should be a waitress. The FOOD - We ordered the shrimp cocktail it was good, then the fry fish appetizer it was nice hot and fresh, then the salmon very dry my husband could NOT eat it and he eats anything. No coffee no desert no more drinks. they need to work on the customer service. By the way we sat at 9:00 pm and the restaurant was half empty. We visit Hard Rock frequently but it won't be this restaurant.

12-15-22 7pm reservation made one month prior for my husband's birthday. I wanted someplace fabulous and new to celebrate my husband. Since his birthday is so close to Christmas he always feels cheated since he was little. Therefore I like to go all out in making his day special. When I had seen this restaurant in social media I was happy to try someplace new especially at Hard Rock. Everything at this Resort and Casino is over the top. We parked at valet and tried to find the restaurant and easier said than done as the signs were getting us no where. So I called the restaurant and they were beyond kind in directing me while I stayed on the phone until we got to the hostess on the ground floor. Than we were guided to the elevator to go to the second floor. Once there you have to walk to the restaurant. It truly is worth the long walk as you get amazing views of the guitar hotel. The hostess once inside brought us to the best table in the place. Comfy plush velvet in a pale green seating bench with chairs that were on the other side of the table. It truly ruins the experience to be at a small table for two. We started with a cocktail their specialty drinks everyone of them read deliciously but I chose the Islamorada. Fresh juice and rum with Sauvignon Blanc and chambord. The details of the garnish of fresh berries is a wonderful touch. They bring you complimentary biscuits that are warm and buttery. Hubby and I shared crab hush puppies that were incredible starter. Next I had a grilled endive salad with candied pecans blue cheese and grapefruit dressing with fresh grapefruit throughout the salad. Since grapefruit is my favorite I was in heaven. Note as always my eyes are bigger than my stomach so I should have stopped there. So the scallops and grilled Brussels sprouts went home. For dessert an expresso martini with a splash of Bailey's our servers suggestion. I have to say this was the best restaurant experience we have had this year. We can't wait to find a special occasion to return. The service was impeccable as was the furnishings of this restaurant. The decorator spared no expense and it was breathtaking. Thank you for a wonderful evening. PSS the leftovers we had for dinner the next night so this place truly was a bargain for me as I got to skip cooking for two nights. Hubby loved his Prime rib and the side order of fingerling potatoes in a mojo sauce.

Excellent meal and service from Ryan from Miami! Thank you Abiaka! Stopped by on Wednesday evening for a last minute celebration. They gave us one of the best tables, by the window so we could see the guitar show! Really reasonable wine list. lots of craft cocktails. Try not to fill up on the yummy bread! Highly recommend the jamon toast for an appetizer for the table. fresh shaved jamon with the most delicious flavors. we got the avocado salad which had the most fluffy goat cheese! for my meal I had the scallops and they were cooked to perfection, crispy on top and warm and fluffy on side. my husband loved his beef and my dad loved his steak. desserts looked great but skipped this time because we were so satisfied from a yummy dinner! make a reservation in advance, especially for weekends. Thank you Abiaka!

Amazing ambiance, excellent service, a wonderful restaurant for events, fine dining and romantic layout

I am so happy Abiaka is back open. This was my second time eating here. The first time was pre-covid. I loved it then and I still love it now. The first time I had the short rib and bok choy. Everything was great. This time I had the hush puppies, skirt steak, boy chop again (I enjoy it both times), roasted sweet potatoes and a glass of wine. I wasn't sure what wine I wanted and was happy they allowed me a small sample before I got the complete glass. The hush puppies came with, I believe three, sauce. I wasn't a fan of the hush puppies but enjoyed the sauces by themselves not with the hush puppies. Everything else, I enjoyed.

Abiaka is awesome. We have been there several times now, for birthdays and Valentines Day, and their food is excellent and their service is even better.

We called this place Abiaka and the invisible Scallops. We ordered as an appetizer the Fire water scallops but You basically needed a magnifying glass to find them and so overprized. We also ordered the Toast which was Terrible it was like a small portion of toast with cream cheese. The main entree we ordered the Tenderloin which was eatable, they put a like a ring around the tenderloin of a BBQ sauce so powerful all you taste is like a smokey taste that takes away the flavor of the tenderloin. They brought us on the house a dessert because it was our Anniversary, that is the cheapest Dessert Ive ever seen on the house. To round this review off , Dont waist your time or money, the service was not great, I was trying to finish my dinner when one of the waitresses was clearing my husbands Dish and basically her arm was across my plate, unacceptable. Basically wish we would have gone to Council Oak, very surprised that the HardRock would have a bad restaurant and call it FINE DINING.

This restaurant is located inside the Seminole Hard Rock Café. I visited this restaurant in February 2023. Food: We ordered Appetizers, Truffle Chicken and Fish. I wasn't impressed. I was very disappointed with the taste. It lacked flavor. The fish was cooked in an onion broth Sous Vide style. It was so hard. I couldn't even finish it. In my opinion it tasted like "dirty water " (if dirty water had a taste). The chicken was tender...but, then again....lacked flavor. The presentation was nice. But, for fine dining...it's expected. Ambiance + Decor: The restaurant has a view of the Guitar Hotel and as you walk through you can see the glam pool the hotel offers. The inside is modern and classy. Make sure you reserve your table with a view. The experience is even better. Service: Our waiter was very attentive and accommodating. Wish the taste of the food was as good as she was. Hopefully...my second visit will be better.

It's a higher end restaurant with nice ambiance at the Seminole Hardrock. The service was excellent. I had the the complimentary rolls, lobster appetizer, the bone-in beef rib with sides of bok choy and potatoes. Overall everything was good, but I expected better and tastier for the price-especially the beef rib. It was a bit charred on the outside which turned out to be a flavor I didn't love. The rolls, app and sides were pretty tasty. I'd give it another try and order something else.

Tried this on a whim for celebration of our 50 Anniversary...it did not disappoint we had an exceptional experience with Sophia! From the booking if reservation to being late the greeting and hospitality was excellent! The meal was phenomenal and you see it in the quality of the food. This Chef is very talented and it is clear in all the dishes that were served to us! We're coming back for a special event this Thursday!

Abiaka Wood Fire Grill-Seminole Hard Rock, Hollywood and Council Oak Steak & Seafood, and Kuro are the top fine dining restaurants to be found at Seminole Hard Rock. As a birthday treat, I decided to try Abiaka, which turned out to be somewhat of a mistake. I had assumed the food, especially at their high prices, would be out of this world terrific; it wasn't. I had a good Woodford Bourbon Manhattan with the real marinated, not brined, cherries and was then served a very good bread that was sort of in the form of a patty. For a starter I ordered their Hamachi Ceviche. As the word "Hamachi" in Japan just means "fish," in Japan pertains to Pacific Yellowtail. So, I have no idea what fish they are using and my waitress's only answer was "white fish," which is rather vague. Besides the white mystery fish, which they call Hamachi, it came with a good pickled onion, some sweet potato, and corn. Though maybe a matter of personal taste I really didn't like it. The lime was so strong it just seemed to overwhelm the taste of anything else besides giving me a good acid reflux reaction. And $26 was to me rather pricey for what was basically nothing but white fish in lime juice. For my entrée, I went for their Wagyu Skirt Steak. Just like the term Hamachi, Wagyu can be rather elusive too, as it can just be any of four different breeds of Japanese cattle, and from varying areas. The tough grizzly cut they served me was certainly nothing like a Kobe but to me probably of some improperly feed Australian Wagyu. Of course, I did ask my waitress, but like my inquiry about the Hamachi, again clueless. For food, I found Abiaka pricey for food that is not that good, really lacking. I'd rate it two stars. But with the great views of the Guitar Hotel, bountiful surroundings, décor, and top-line service, I'll go three Yelp stars, just OK.

First time here. Food was good. Very fresh. Service great. Ambiance lively. Located inside Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood Fl. Definitely a must try.

Could not get a reservation on open table and the phone number posted on line doesn't pick up

The service deserved 5 , ambience 4.5, but the food was at best a 3. The fish fry appetizer was yummy, but its fried so difficult to mess that one up. My 2 lbs Maine lobster was almost confusing. Tasted like fresh-ish lobster, but trying to eat it was like chewing on a rubberband with sauces that are better suited for the rubberband than the lobster. The bone-in short rib was very flavorful and fall-off-the-bone tender, but overall I was underwhelmed with the meal. The view facing the Guitar is a deliciously excellent date night spot and the service was superb...hopefully the food is better next time.

All I have to say is... WOW! What a great place to do some fine dining. The food was immaculate, our view of the guitar was awesome, and our waitress Nicole was an absolute gem. We enjoyed conversing with her and she was super down to Earth and funny. The Rosé was chilled to perfection, & the bread was sooo good. The Jamon toast was delicious, highly recommend it. I also had the garden salad which was so fresh and I enjoyed every bite. For the entree, we shared the Cioppino. Cooked to perfection. Everything was worth the price. Overall, we will be back 10000x over. Thank you Nicole and thank you Abiaka!!

What a 5 star restaurant. The service was absolutely incredible, the staff was so pleasant it made our experience so enjoyable. The food was so good we were speechless. And the ambiance was just as good. All in all best restaurant at the Hard-rock .

Ahead of a much-anticipated show at Hard Rock Live, we stopped in for dinner. The manager Kerry and staff went above and beyond to make sure we had an excellent experience. We ordered the recommended Beef Tenderloin which was perfectly prepared and seasoned. Portions were large enough to be shared and even though we thought we were going to be late, the kitchen was fast enough to get us to our show on-time. Looking forward to returning and dining when we aren't so rushed!! 10/10.

I'm not gonna lie, it was not my first or second choice to go here, however we were going to the Janet Jackson concert and everything else was fully booked. They offered us two seats at the chef's bar and we never looked back! What a delicious dining experience. My cousin and I ordered a few things and shared them all. The ceviche, steak, scallops and hearts of palm salad were all absolutely delish (insert: chef's kiss). The service was impeccable especially at the bar where usually we get missed or the bartender is serving our food plus everyone's drinks. The flavors were so different and mouth watering. Can't wait to go back!

Ahead of a much-anticipated show at Hard Rock Live, we stopped in for dinner. The manager Kerry and staff went above and beyond to make sure we had an ideal experience. We ordered the recommended Beef Tenderloin which was perfectly prepared and seasoned. Portions were large enough to be shared and even though we thought we were going to be late, the kitchen was fast enough to get us to our show on-time.

This place is kind of deck off away from the casino located near the guitar/oasis pool on the 2nd level. Due to covid, this place was closed but they recently opened back up again and service was amazing! Our server name was Jeremy and he made such amazing recommendations. Food: Oysters on the half shell.. man I love me some oysters. The flavor consisted of Chili mignonette with some cocktail sauce. Hush puppies: blue crab, ranchera sauce and honey butter (gave a little taste like corn bread to me lol) Seared scallops: scallops were delicious which consisted of cauliflower, bacon and greens Grilled white fish and lots of others. Can't go wrong with what you order because everything we had was quite delicious and hit the spot.

Stopped in this restaurant during a night hanging out at the casino. I was able to make last minute reservations and once we arrived we were seated immediately. Our server came to us right away and took our drink order. She made great recommendations on the food. We ordered the Salmon and the Chicken and both entrees were delicious. For an appetizer we ordered the hummus toast and it was just as delicious. They serve cheddar biscuits, complimentary and wow! They are so so good. Definitely will return.

Open concept... a tad noisy, Delicious, Delicious food. (So good I typed it twice) We will definitely be back. The service was excellent, however, we will dine earlier next time, to avoid the noise!

Good atmosphere & tasty food - restaurant has a cool view of the guitar too. The palm salad didn't have as much palm as we were expecting, it was shredded instead of chopped. Ceviche had a good lemony taste, bok choy was one of the best sides! Server mixed up my order since I was asking for an opinion but I'm glad I ended up with the avocado anyways!

Went tonight for the Michelle Bernstein pop up. Everything was amazing, the food, drinks, dessert and the service! I LOVED the egg yolk carpaccio which was shrimp in a scampi and egg yolk sauce topped with crispy shoestring potatoes. It was just perfection! My husband normally doesn't like shrimp, but he really enjoyed this! I really enjoyed the passionfruit margarita and the baked Alaska for dessert! Michelle Bernstein stopped by to see how we enjoyed everything, and she chatted with us for a bit, she is absolutely lovely!

Knocked it out of the park. First time at @hardrockholly, we wind up at Abiaka on our last night. Tbh I thought it was a pool cafe, until I saw the drop-dead gorgeous interior. Bold menu, and Chef pulls it off with ease. Ibirico served just like Jose Andres serves it at his home, on thin slices garlicky tomato bread. The grilled avocado was served with microgreens, pickled onion, radish, edible flower; wonderful, memorable, delicious. A large part of the reason we are planning to come back.

Visited the Hard Rock the first week of the New Year and came across this reservation on OpenTable for this restaurant. We decided to check it out since we've never been here. The location of the restaurant is in the pool area of the hard rock. That same night they were having a neon lit party at the pool. It was pretty crowded. However, it was nice to take the elevator up to the second level and take the walkway down to the restaurant, while overlooking the neon lit pool party below. once we arrived to the restaurant, our table was ready within a few minutes, we were sat at a half booth / chair, seating location. We were greeted by our server immediately and given a moment to look over the menu for our drink options. We each ordered a drink as well as appetizers to share and a meal. The first drink I ordered was called the Jade. It was like an old fashion with a Miami twist. It was not terrible. However, for my second drink I switch to a Manhattan. As for the appetizers, I did not try the grilled shrimp cocktail. I did try the sauce it was in and that was pretty good. As for the toast, it was different than what I expected, I felt like it had a little bit of a seafood/fish taste to it, which I was not crazy about. As for my main course, I opted for the skirt steak because it looked better in the photos I saw online, it was also just OK. The star of the show was definitely the salted herb potatoes. We may have to return to try other food options.

Beautiful place with great ambiance! Everything we tried on the menu was delicious! It's a little hard to find but we'll worth it once you're there

Went for my birthday. The location is pretty and the waitstaff very pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu items. I had the ciopino which was pretty tasty but the lobster and shrimp were slightly over cooked The hubby had the char grilled rib. It was a little too charred for his taste but tender and seasoned well. The garden salad was very tasty and all portions were good sized. We'll be back but will ask for less char.

Great atmosphere and wonderful service. Old fashioned was really well made and the scallops were delicious

Went for the Michelle Bernstein pop up..... I only ordered from her menu. I am such a fan and have grown up following her shows and career, she was actually there, so amazing to meet someone I deeply admire and respect. On that note I literally hated everything I tried. Like traumatized of disappointment. I had the croquette of paella, no flavor would never know what it was? I also had the tuna crudo, that was the only thing that was tolerable....the egg carpaccio, won't be able to eat egg for some time or a shrimp scampi, awful. I ordered as my main the very expensive New York strip with a hint of smoked wood with bone marrow, served with an au gratin. Absolutely no flavor as described on menu, I think the cheese of the gratin was broken and the bone marrow didn't add any flavor but clog an artery. Just a bizarre immensely disappointing lack of the basic salt experience. I didn't dare to try a dessert for those prices. I consider my self a foodie and I don't care how much a meal cost as long as it is delicious but it kills me when I pay a good sum of money for terrible food. It was a nauseating experience. The pics are way better than the actual flavor, still haven't recovered, thank god for having a place to walk it off! I do have to say the service was impeccable.

Absolutely delicious!! Food and service was amazing great ambience also. The food portion were very substantial

Steak was good as always. I wasn't a huge fan of the fact that the mashed potatoes were very spicy to sensitive little me, but the server mentioned the chilis they use to make them which was interesting, just not my style!

Came here prior to Steve Martin and Martin Short Show. Since show was scheduled to start at 7:00 we made 5:30 reservation. Showed up 5:15 and hostess was kind enough to seat us. We ordered by 5:40. By 6:30 still were not served dinner. When we inquired as to what the problem was, we were told by the Manager that the meat orders came off a different line and it was backed up. We didn't understand what that meant either. They knew we were trying to make the show and thought we'd feel better knowing that "the show usually started late anyway". Anyway, food finally arrived with no apologies for taking so long. Adequate food. Nothing special.

One of the best dining experiences I've ever had! I came here for dinner after a comedy show and it was fabulous! The interior is modern and the food did not disappoint. I love how they stay true to Iberian cuisine.