We came into bar 17 at Aventura hotel tonight at about 7 pm 10/21/25 and had to sit at the bar because there were absolutely no tables or couch areas to sit because there is a convention in town. We ordered a drink and some food but when there was a couch area available we moved and told the bar waitress. She got snippy and said you will have to close your tab out because there are different servers for different areas. So we closed it out and tipped them. We did move and the new server came over and took the glasses that were on the table from the people before and said he would be back, and we said ok cuz we want to order another drink and some food to go to. Well he never came back. What a disappointment because we do like the food and drinks, the atmosphere. We stay here every year we visit and this makes us not want to come back here. đ
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Becca Bailey
Great food with beautiful views! We ate here without a reservation at 6pm on a Monday. There was hardly anyone else there so finding a great seat was easy! Our server, Jordan, was greatâquick, knowledgable, and attentive! One side of the bar has views of Epic, Volcano Bay, and a few other Orlando spots. The other side has a cool view of Hogwarts!
Our food was excellent! My burger was well cooked and seasoned, and the fries were CRISPY!! My husband had the Korean friend chicken and he was a fan. He wished it had a pickled veggie of some kind to balance the seasoning of the chicken, but enjoyed it still! He also ordered a mule, which had very little alcohol and he wouldnt order it again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sceletico
Waiter (Ryan) got order wrong and got visibly angry. Food quality poor .
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
mb
Amazing food, amazing view, and very friendly service. Definitely recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leonora Carvalho
The service was fine, but unfortunately the biggest takeaway from our visit was spotting four cockroaches, including one under our table. When we mentioned it to the waitress, the response was simply, âweâre outsideâ, which was disappointing specially considering we were on the 17th floor. On top of that, both the food and drinks were overpriced for the quality and taste. Itâs a real shame, because the place has such a beautiful view, but the experience did not live up to it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Mark Pereira
A beautiful bar that overlooks Volcano bay. Great seating area. Great place to relax after a long day at the bay. Negatives i found was the cheap plastic cups they serve their expensive drinks in. Its kinda out of place and takes away from the overall quality. I didnt eat while i was there so the 3 star is for the drink. I also saw a few cockroachs when I was there. Overall pretty good. Probably won't order a drink thats served in plastic again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Hannah Cloud
The manager Nick made me the best martini I have ever had! Super hospitable, friendly, and great customer service. I would come back just to have him make me another dirty martini! Love him! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Tara D
Stayed at the hotel to start our honeymoon. Everything was great. We decided to have dinner and drinks the last night at the roof top bar. There were 3 âmanagersâ standing at the entrance. Apparently there was an event. You would expect these managers to greet you as you come in but they just STARED at us. It was the most awkward experience and made us feel so uncomfortable. We said something to our bar tender who said itâs very normal for them to stand there, not greeting anyone not helping any bar staff or servers. Iâve never ever seen anyone in a management position be this unwelcoming. I work for a Fortune 500 company in customer service and never could I see any manager or person in our company treat any customer this way. I almost felt like they were security looking for a criminal and we were those criminals! What totally did it for us is when they called our bartender away for a meeting. It was absolutely bizarre. Maybe these managers are newer in their roll but if I were their upper management I would take a visit to see what they actually do! I want to reiterate that the bar staff and food were incredible but the managers were very unwelcoming especially âEricaâ so just be prepared if she is practicing her security roll again!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alice Rodrigo
I've been here before. I swear the menu was a bit different but that didn't change anything on how service and food was. The drinks were very tasty and the food was exceptional. I ordered a variety plate as an appetizer and it was DELICIOUS!!! For the main course, I ordered the steak which came in a large portion. I had to give some to my brother whose birthday we were celebrating. The drinks I kept ordering were something lavender. They were so good and made perfectly. The place brags a great view of all points of Orlando. It did thunder but that didn't impact the night. It seemed as though a live performer was setting up but the more it thundered he canceled and packed his instrument to leave. The bathroom is big and very clean. No complaints at all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh W
Good spot to view the city and parks at night. Excited fireworks also viewable in the evening. Bartenders and drinks are good đ
Friendly staff and amazing views of the city, and the fireworks and drone shows of both Universal and Disney parks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Teresa
We dined at Bistro 17 over the 4th of July weekend, and it was nothing short of amazing! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed and seated right away, with the option to choose our spot. It was a rainy weekend, but our incredible server Jeanine made sure we were in a dry, comfortable spot with a beautiful view from this stunning rooftop restaurant.
We were a party of seven, including two kids and my senior mom in a wheelchair. Jeanine didnât miss a beat, she made space effortlessly and even fixed a wobbly table without being asked. Her attentiveness and kindness truly stood out.
The food? Absolutely delicious and beautifully presented! Our table enjoyed a variety of dishes, including:
Pork Belly Bao â perfectly spiced with kimchi, gochujang, and a flavorful onion salad Matcha Brussels Sprouts with Grilled Chicken â crunchy, bold, and addicting Stir Fry Egg Noodles with Salmon â fresh and savory with just the right amount of sauce Bibimbap â vibrant, hearty, and full of flavor The 17 Burger â a classic done right, juicy and satisfying
Every dish was a hit!
Jeanine truly went above and beyond, so much so that my daughter and son-in-law returned later that night for dessert, and she helped them pull off a surprise gender reveal with two desserts! (Itâs a girlârevealed by a slice of cheesecake đ).
Jeanine is a GEM, and Bistro 17 is a must-visit. Weâll absolutely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nova Yvonne
Bar 17 Bistro | Orlando, FL We came here for our honeymoon and let me tell youâthe staff MADE it. From the moment we walked in, it felt special in a way you canât fake.
The vibe? Immaculate. The seating situation alone deserves a standing ovation. You get to pick your own styleâfrom traditional tables to oversized, low-slung lounge chairs. Naturally, we picked the comfy, cozy chairs and immediately fell in love. Ohâand did I mention itâs on the rooftop? Watching the sunset while settling into our spot? Unreal.
Then came our waiter: peppy, kind, informative, and not the type to rattle off the whole menu like a robot. He gave us just enough info to make good choices without overwhelming us, and we followed his drink and appetizer recsâand wow. Everything hit. We genuinely wished we were hungrier because it was that good and that fun.
If you're looking for an experience thatâs laid-back, a little fancy, and a whole lot of lovelyâBar 17 Bistro delivers. 10/10 would honeymoon there again.
We came into bar 17 at Aventura hotel tonight at about 7 pm 10/21/25 and had to sit at the bar because there were absolutely no tables or couch areas to sit because there is a convention in town. We ordered a drink and some food but when there was a couch area available we moved and told the bar waitress. She got snippy and said you will have to close your tab out because there are different servers for different areas. So we closed it out and tipped them. We did move and the new server came over and took the glasses that were on the table from the people before and said he would be back, and we said ok cuz we want to order another drink and some food to go to. Well he never came back. What a disappointment because we do like the food and drinks, the atmosphere. We stay here every year we visit and this makes us not want to come back here. đ
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Great food with beautiful views! We ate here without a reservation at 6pm on a Monday. There was hardly anyone else there so finding a great seat was easy! Our server, Jordan, was greatâquick, knowledgable, and attentive! One side of the bar has views of Epic, Volcano Bay, and a few other Orlando spots. The other side has a cool view of Hogwarts!
Our food was excellent! My burger was well cooked and seasoned, and the fries were CRISPY!! My husband had the Korean friend chicken and he was a fan. He wished it had a pickled veggie of some kind to balance the seasoning of the chicken, but enjoyed it still! He also ordered a mule, which had very little alcohol and he wouldnt order it again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waiter (Ryan) got order wrong and got visibly angry. Food quality poor .
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Amazing food, amazing view, and very friendly service. Definitely recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was fine, but unfortunately the biggest takeaway from our visit was spotting four cockroaches, including one under our table. When we mentioned it to the waitress, the response was simply, âweâre outsideâ, which was disappointing specially considering we were on the 17th floor. On top of that, both the food and drinks were overpriced for the quality and taste. Itâs a real shame, because the place has such a beautiful view, but the experience did not live up to it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
A beautiful bar that overlooks Volcano bay. Great seating area. Great place to relax after a long day at the bay. Negatives i found was the cheap plastic cups they serve their expensive drinks in. Its kinda out of place and takes away from the overall quality. I didnt eat while i was there so the 3 star is for the drink. I also saw a few cockroachs when I was there. Overall pretty good. Probably won't order a drink thats served in plastic again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
The manager Nick made me the best martini I have ever had! Super hospitable, friendly, and great customer service. I would come back just to have him make me another dirty martini! Love him! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Stayed at the hotel to start our honeymoon. Everything was great. We decided to have dinner and drinks the last night at the roof top bar. There were 3 âmanagersâ standing at the entrance. Apparently there was an event. You would expect these managers to greet you as you come in but they just STARED at us. It was the most awkward experience and made us feel so uncomfortable. We said something to our bar tender who said itâs very normal for them to stand there, not greeting anyone not helping any bar staff or servers. Iâve never ever seen anyone in a management position be this unwelcoming. I work for a Fortune 500 company in customer service and never could I see any manager or person in our company treat any customer this way. I almost felt like they were security looking for a criminal and we were those criminals! What totally did it for us is when they called our bartender away for a meeting. It was absolutely bizarre. Maybe these managers are newer in their roll but if I were their upper management I would take a visit to see what they actually do!
I want to reiterate that the bar staff and food were incredible but the managers were very unwelcoming especially âEricaâ so just be prepared if she is practicing her security roll again!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been here before. I swear the menu was a bit different but that didn't change anything on how service and food was. The drinks were very tasty and the food was exceptional. I ordered a variety plate as an appetizer and it was DELICIOUS!!! For the main course, I ordered the steak which came in a large portion. I had to give some to my brother whose birthday we were celebrating. The drinks I kept ordering were something lavender. They were so good and made perfectly. The place brags a great view of all points of Orlando. It did thunder but that didn't impact the night. It seemed as though a live performer was setting up but the more it thundered he canceled and packed his instrument to leave. The bathroom is big and very clean. No complaints at all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good spot to view the city and parks at night. Excited fireworks also viewable in the evening.
Bartenders and drinks are good đ
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
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Awesome place great price
Friendly staff and amazing views of the city, and the fireworks and drone shows of both Universal and Disney parks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
We dined at Bistro 17 over the 4th of July weekend, and it was nothing short of amazing! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed and seated right away, with the option to choose our spot. It was a rainy weekend, but our incredible server Jeanine made sure we were in a dry, comfortable spot with a beautiful view from this stunning rooftop restaurant.
We were a party of seven, including two kids and my senior mom in a wheelchair. Jeanine didnât miss a beat, she made space effortlessly and even fixed a wobbly table without being asked. Her attentiveness and kindness truly stood out.
The food? Absolutely delicious and beautifully presented! Our table enjoyed a variety of dishes, including:
Pork Belly Bao â perfectly spiced with kimchi, gochujang, and a flavorful onion salad
Matcha Brussels Sprouts with Grilled Chicken â crunchy, bold, and addicting
Stir Fry Egg Noodles with Salmon â fresh and savory with just the right amount of sauce
Bibimbap â vibrant, hearty, and full of flavor
The 17 Burger â a classic done right, juicy and satisfying
Every dish was a hit!
Jeanine truly went above and beyond, so much so that my daughter and son-in-law returned later that night for dessert, and she helped them pull off a surprise gender reveal with two desserts! (Itâs a girlârevealed by a slice of cheesecake đ).
Jeanine is a GEM, and Bistro 17 is a must-visit. Weâll absolutely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bar 17 Bistro | Orlando, FL
We came here for our honeymoon and let me tell youâthe staff MADE it. From the moment we walked in, it felt special in a way you canât fake.
The vibe? Immaculate. The seating situation alone deserves a standing ovation. You get to pick your own styleâfrom traditional tables to oversized, low-slung lounge chairs. Naturally, we picked the comfy, cozy chairs and immediately fell in love. Ohâand did I mention itâs on the rooftop? Watching the sunset while settling into our spot? Unreal.
Then came our waiter: peppy, kind, informative, and not the type to rattle off the whole menu like a robot. He gave us just enough info to make good choices without overwhelming us, and we followed his drink and appetizer recsâand wow. Everything hit. We genuinely wished we were hungrier because it was that good and that fun.
If you're looking for an experience thatâs laid-back, a little fancy, and a whole lot of lovelyâBar 17 Bistro delivers. 10/10 would honeymoon there again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Burger taste like a quarter pounder
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
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