

Pool Bar & Grill at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa is an upbeat, full service restaurant located on the pool deck, offering stellar views from the heart of the hotel’s three pools. The menu offers delectable starters, fresh salads, delicious sandwiches and a whole lot more.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5223 North, Orient Rd, Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: (813) 627-8142
Website: https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/dining/pool-bar-and-grill
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Reviews
The food is always very fresh and surprisingly good. I’ve tried their salads, tacos, grouper sandwich, hamburgers, and wings, and everything has been consistently delicious. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not usually a “bar food” person, but this place is a solid five-star lunch spot that has never disappointed me.
The service is always friendly, welcoming, and attentive. We usually go during the day while spending the entire day at the Rock Spa, and it’s never overly busy. We’ve never had to wait a long time for our food, which makes the experience even better.
I’m actually surprised more people don’t know about this place. You don’t have to be visiting the spa to eat here ~ anyone can walk into the casino and head straight to the Pool Bar & Grill.
I recommend for a relaxed, reliable, and consistently great lunch at the Hard Rock.
In Tampa! We can’t wait to come back.
Now for the details…
First off, the vibe is amazing. It’s fun and lively, and really feels like you’re on a vacation. It can be hot even in the shade, but you’re enjoying it so much, the heat doesn’t bother you.
This is the second time I’ve been here, and both times, the cocktails are extremely weak. Put it this way: After taking a sip of my daiquiri, my mom asked how come I ordered a non-alcoholic cocktail. The last time, my uncle sent all of our drinks back because they really skimped on the liqueurs. It’s a surprising contrast to the bartenders at any of the bars inside the casino that I’ve tried. Those cocktails are almost too strong!
Now for the food. Both my aunt and mom loved the chicken sandwich and the waffle fries. When they asked what can be substituted for ham, they were advised no substitutions were allowed – but they were able to get extra onions instead.
My meal ended up being some waffle fries that I picked off of my mom’s plate. I do not eat meat, and was advised that the veggie burger was the Impossible burger, which happens to be the one veggie patty that I really dislike (just personal preference). That’s the only vegetarian main on the menu. I asked if the chicken quesadilla can be modified, but was advised that they can omit the chicken (which would make it a just cheese quesadilla). Considering that one of the salads has black beans and grilled corn, I’m not sure why that could not be put on a quesadilla instead.
It’s a cool place to hang out, sure. But it’s still within the hospitality sector and customer service should be taken more seriously. If both a steakhouse as well as another bar and grill are willing to modify a quesadilla for a meatless customer, I do not see why a poolside grill is so adamant against changes, especially when they have the ingredients on hand and it takes very little effort to make a customer happy.
Furthermore, for the prices charged, the mixed drinks should be made properly, especially since it is a bar. Management should ensure that all of the bartenders know how to mix a proper cocktail. After all, it’s part of a casino, not Disney!
It took over an hour to get food. When it came 1 order was cold, the other was incorrect. A manager corrected it for me. The server then brought me someone else’s bill and credit card.
After about 4 hours at the pool I was never brought my bill. I had to ask for manager again, for the bill. He apologized and offered me a comp beverage from the bar (lemondrop was delicious). Finally got the matter settled and food charged to my room.