Hard Rock Cafe
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Neighborhood: Hollywood
Hollywood undoubtedly conjures up images of movie stars and high-end lifestyles, and to this day, tourists flock here from around the world to see the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame, Chinese Theatre and to catch a glimpse of the famed Hollywood sign up close. Celebrity impersonators and crowds give these areas the feeling of an amusement park while many clubs and hotels fill up around the weekends for late-night partying - the Hollywood club scene is a haven for thumping music and table-side bottle service. But parties aren’t the only way to enjoy this area, many visitors come to the neighborhood to sit back with a picnic to watch a performance at the Hollywood Bowl and those looking to stay fit trek along nature trails in the Hollywood hills and in Griffith Park.
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  • Hollywood/Vine • 2 min walk
  • Hollywood/Highland • 2 min walk
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4.0 of 5 bubbles176 reviews
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55
Very good
63
Average
31
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Terrible
10

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Sarah D
Manchester, UK189 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019 • Friends
Didn’t wait too long for a table and enjoyed a cocktail while we did. The barman kindly made me a blue lagoon cocktail, that’s not on the menu. We were shown to our table by our waiter, who was very attentive and helpful. We noticed that there were a lot of empty tables, so couldn’t quite understand the wait. Once we placed our order we waited around 40 minutes for our meal, which was ok. I don’t think there wait enough wait staff, they were run off their feet. They did the best job they could.
Written January 13, 2020
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Tina S
South Fallsburg, NY405 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
We wandered in and were seated immediately and just as fast there was our waiter Carson. He was awesome! We ordered our food and then it was there. I have to say it is kinda pricey for food and it was just ok. I don’t know if I would go back again with all the other selections around
Written December 9, 2019
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Lynne_Verwaard
Toowoomba, Australia71 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Family
I went here twice with my sons, 28 and 27yrs old, not teens as my review states, but I didn’t have any other option to select.
Our first visit we waited probably 5-10 mins for a table which was cool. We ordered a plate of nachos to share and it was HUGE. If we had of known we wouldn’t have ordered a main meal lol. Was ok but lots of things in it I didn’t eat so it pretty much got wasted. But a lesson learnt for our second visit there a few nights later.
I went to Hard Rock cos being from another country I just wanted a good steak meal that didn’t have the steak turned into a meat pattie which I found they did a lot in America. I wasn’t disappointed, my steak was delicious and well priced in comparison with my own country. The guy serving us was attentive and fun and I was more than happy to pay the tip. My second experience however was the total opposite. The young love himself guy who waited on us kept us sitting there for over half an hour before taking our orders even though we waved him over a few times. Then we asked for sauce and condiments for our table as there was none on it and we ended up taking them from another table cos I think he’s still gone looking for them now lol.
Personally I think they don’t care about good service anymore because whether you wanna tip or not it’s added to your bill anyways. I had a choice of the percentage of my bill to tip and I put NONE for this visit and they still took 20% of my bill to tip this young man who didn’t deserve a job let alone a tip. Ridiculous!! I think the customer deserves the right to choose the tip not be told what you HAVE to tip. I’d give this guy a tip alright and it wouldn’t be a financial one!
Overall though I’d eat here again and recommend eating here. The atmosphere is great, the music memorabilia and souvenir shop are cool. Just beware good or bad service you’ll still be outa pocket 15% or more of your bill for it.
Written July 20, 2019
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Sherece B
United Arab Emirates20 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
Got seated right away, only to wait 45 minutes before even being served. We were trying to be patient because maybe they were busy or maybe the kitchen was backed up. There were a couple of waiters who were talking to their tables but they never came to ours. Never asked have we been served yet. In fact they intentionally avoided eye contact. Finally we saw a large family walk in. Within one minute they were given drinks. That's when we flagged someone down. The manager came to take our order and never offered to reduce our meal or give us a free souvenir. The poor customer service was unacceptable. Truly a tourist trap.
Written August 1, 2024
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Rodrigo C
State of Sao Paulo236 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Family
Very good location, on the Walk of Fame and cool indoor environment. But the service is terrible! I made a reservation because the restaurant was empty. They didn't let me occupy a table where I wanted and directed me to an area that already had people (must be to save on cleaning or service). Waiter who served was rude and rude. To top it off, the food was cold and not very tasty. I complained on the way out and didn't tip.
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Written November 5, 2023
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Dave B
Dalkeith, UK569 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Couples
I always like to visit the Hard Rock when I visit a city. My first visit to LA and was looking forward to trying this place.

Firstly the service - it was awful. The guy was terrible, rushed and very fake. Kept forgetting to bring drinks.

Food. I had the nachos to start. A very good portion but could have been warmer. Guacamole was very good. We had not finished our starters when the main meals arrived.

Bacon cheeseburger was very good although over cooked.

Before we even finished our mains were asked if we wanted anything else. Then a bill appeared.

The restaurant wasn’t full and yet it was just like a conveyer belt - next - next - next. No feel good factor.

Worth a visit to the shop but I would recommend missing out on the food.
Written June 30, 2019
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Isskyle
Fruita, CO88 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019
Unfriednly staff. Took the server forever to even come by after we sat down. Took 10 mins to bring us water and the place isn't even busy. You can tell the employees don't care, just got a easy job to get a paycheck.
Written October 9, 2019
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AJICE
Reykjavik, Iceland1,581 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019 • Friends
The staff knows that noons is returning so they do not put much effort into their work. The food was ok, nothing more. The prices are higher than most due to location. I will never return.
Written July 28, 2019
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welovefrance22
London, UK259 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Family
We ate here twice on a recent trip to LA as my teenage son's loved it, infact they could have gone every night! The margarita's are excellent, which was a big pull for me but the best meal for me was the steak fajitas! My son's pulled pork burger was pretty fabulous too. Thoroughly recommend a visit.
Written June 23, 2019
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Emily L
Lufkin, TX297 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Everyone but me ate burgers and I got sliders due to wanting the bacon jam. Everyone enjoyed their food very much. Our service was very good, and our waiter even fixed “sweet tea” for our southerners at our table. Portions are generous and the atmosphere is fun.
Written June 3, 2019
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