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 didn’t 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 – perfectly spiced with kimchi, gochujang, and a flavorful onion salad Matcha Brussels Sprouts with Grilled Chicken – crunchy, bold, and addicting Stir Fry Egg Noodles with Salmon – fresh and savory with just the right amount of sauce Bibimbap – vibrant, hearty, and full of flavor The 17 Burger – 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! (It’s a girl—revealed by a slice of cheesecake 💕).
Jeanine is a GEM, and Bistro 17 is a must-visit. We’ll 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 you—the staff MADE it. From the moment we walked in, it felt special in a way you can’t fake.
The vibe? Immaculate. The seating situation alone deserves a standing ovation. You get to pick your own style—from traditional tables to oversized, low-slung lounge chairs. Naturally, we picked the comfy, cozy chairs and immediately fell in love. Oh—and did I mention it’s 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 recs—and wow. Everything hit. We genuinely wished we were hungrier because it was that good and that fun.
If you're looking for an experience that’s laid-back, a little fancy, and a whole lot of lovely—Bar 17 Bistro delivers. 10/10 would honeymoon there again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonnattan Ortiz
Burger taste like a quarter pounder
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jesus Melendez
Tabitha was one of the best bar tenders I’ve ever had at a Universal hotel! She was diligent, memorable, considerate of our needs, and provided an air of energetic delight for our experience! So grateful to her! Give Tabitha a raise!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mario Vargas
Expensive
Jaysen Butler
My bartender, Barbie, did a fantastic job at checking up on me and making sure service was at an exceptional level! Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phil Georges
This is a great place to get drinks, light food, and relax. Nice views.
Tania
We have been a few times and the service is always great. Had really great service on May 3rd from Shaila who helped make our friends celebration of their marriage extra special.
Capt. Norm
Great open-air bar on the 17th floor of the Aventura. Great drinks and views of the parks.
I visited Bar 17 last night with a friend, and while the experience was a bit mixed, there are definitely some highlights. First off, the views are absolutely stunning—honestly worth the visit alone. There’s plenty of space to relax, and it’s a great atmosphere to unwind with a drink.
That said, the service left a lot to be desired. We sat at the bar and were ignored multiple times, even with empty glasses in front of us. We ordered food, but the bartender forgot our order more than once. Eventually, we decided to close out and eat somewhere else. Although the food was still on the bill, she did remove it without any issue—but by then, the experience had already soured a bit.
Overall, Bar 17 has a lot of potential and is a beautiful spot, but I hope they can improve the service to match the quality of the space and view.
Sebastien Lemaitre
Price for the hotel parking 55$ for 1 h 53 !!!
Tommye713
An unbeatable view of the parks and Orlando with great food and drinks. Live music from 8:30 to 11:30 on some nights is a great time.
Ashley J.
The views from up here are AMAZING! Service was a bit slow, but it was so nice looking around we didn't mind it. My son and I got the Brussel sprouts, Korean BBQ wings, parmesan fries and 3 bao buns (fried chicken, pork belly and beef). The sprouts and the wings were GREAT! Also the fried chicken bao. The fries were okay and my son and I didn't really like the pork or beef bao. I got a mule and it was tasty. Recommend if you have a free dinner night on a weekday at Universal. I hear the weekends get packed, and there are no reservations!
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 didn’t 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 – perfectly spiced with kimchi, gochujang, and a flavorful onion salad
Matcha Brussels Sprouts with Grilled Chicken – crunchy, bold, and addicting
Stir Fry Egg Noodles with Salmon – fresh and savory with just the right amount of sauce
Bibimbap – vibrant, hearty, and full of flavor
The 17 Burger – 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! (It’s a girl—revealed by a slice of cheesecake 💕).
Jeanine is a GEM, and Bistro 17 is a must-visit. We’ll absolutely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bar 17 Bistro | Orlando, FL
We came here for our honeymoon and let me tell you—the staff MADE it. From the moment we walked in, it felt special in a way you can’t fake.
The vibe? Immaculate. The seating situation alone deserves a standing ovation. You get to pick your own style—from traditional tables to oversized, low-slung lounge chairs. Naturally, we picked the comfy, cozy chairs and immediately fell in love. Oh—and did I mention it’s 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 recs—and wow. Everything hit. We genuinely wished we were hungrier because it was that good and that fun.
If you're looking for an experience that’s laid-back, a little fancy, and a whole lot of lovely—Bar 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
Tabitha was one of the best bar tenders I’ve ever had at a Universal hotel! She was diligent, memorable, considerate of our needs, and provided an air of energetic delight for our experience! So grateful to her! Give Tabitha a raise!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Expensive
My bartender, Barbie, did a fantastic job at checking up on me and making sure service was at an exceptional level! Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a great place to get drinks, light food, and relax. Nice views.
We have been a few times and the service is always great. Had really great service on May 3rd from Shaila who helped make our friends celebration of their marriage extra special.
Great open-air bar on the 17th floor of the Aventura. Great drinks and views of the parks.
Restaurantji Recommends
Atmosphere was great highly recommend
I visited Bar 17 last night with a friend, and while the experience was a bit mixed, there are definitely some highlights. First off, the views are absolutely stunning—honestly worth the visit alone. There’s plenty of space to relax, and it’s a great atmosphere to unwind with a drink.
That said, the service left a lot to be desired. We sat at the bar and were ignored multiple times, even with empty glasses in front of us. We ordered food, but the bartender forgot our order more than once. Eventually, we decided to close out and eat somewhere else. Although the food was still on the bill, she did remove it without any issue—but by then, the experience had already soured a bit.
Overall, Bar 17 has a lot of potential and is a beautiful spot, but I hope they can improve the service to match the quality of the space and view.
Price for the hotel parking 55$ for 1 h 53 !!!
An unbeatable view of the parks and Orlando with great food and drinks. Live music from 8:30 to 11:30 on some nights is a great time.
The views from up here are AMAZING! Service was a bit slow, but it was so nice looking around we didn't mind it.
My son and I got the Brussel sprouts, Korean BBQ wings, parmesan fries and 3 bao buns (fried chicken, pork belly and beef).
The sprouts and the wings were GREAT! Also the fried chicken bao. The fries were okay and my son and I didn't really like the pork or beef bao. I got a mule and it was tasty.
Recommend if you have a free dinner night on a weekday at Universal. I hear the weekends get packed, and there are no reservations!
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