Scott W.
Yelp
Two friends and I stopped in for dinner before a concert at the Hard Rock.
We arrived before 5pm on a Friday evening and there was a 40 min wait, which is actually not bad when you're at a theme park restaurant.
While we waited for our table we popped upstairs and had a few drinks at the bar. Be warned that drinks are not cheap. I ordered two beers one was a chocolate Stout and the other was a Bells pale ale which came to $11 each. Still cheaper that drinking at the Hard Rock.
Our table was ready a bit sooner than expected, which was great. We were seated on the second floor near the balcony where we could get a view of the patrons below.
Our server, Michael, was very friendly and greeted us promptly. All three of us ordered the same meal the Brisket Meatloaf ($25).
While we waited for our meals we enjoyed some more beer and we're able to meet Penelope and Jacques, the English Steampunk duo who have been here since the start of this restaurant, hard to believe it's been 10-years already. Shortly after our photo ops and chit chat with the duo our meals had arrived.
The meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and two spears of asparagus was very good but you don't get a lot for $25. The sauce was also delicious but I'm pretty sure it's out of a can and has MSG in it. For dessert I went with the Triple Chocolate Bread Pudding ($11). Also very good and is a better portion size than the creme brulee or fruit tart at the same price.
After dinner we shopped downstairs for a take-home dessert. In my opinion, if you're not going to buy one of the super fancy $17 to $25 dessert items off the main menu than wait to get dessert on the way out downstairs at the bakery/gift shop. They offer a larger variety of desser items to choose from, at a better price point than in the restaurant.
We end up picking up a double stuffed chocolate chip cookie bigger than the size of my hand we split it three ways and still couldn't finish it all that was only like $6.
One other thing I want to bring up is there are a lot of employees downstairs standing around that could take a few minutes to clean the overflowing trash receptacles and wipe down the patio tables outside. It was pretty nasty out there
All in all, this is a beautifully themed Steampunk restaurant and it is worth going to at least once. Yes, It is expensive, but you are at a theme park so you have to expect that, unfortunately. There are better more affordable options to eat outside of the theme park; however, this is conveniently located next door to Hard Rock, so dining here before a show will save you a lot of time and hassle.
I would definitely come back again if I was attending another show at the Hard Rock, but probably go for the burger or fried chicken sandwich next time around.