Hard Rock Cafe -- OVERRATED

[Max]

We ate there yesterday; the one at Universal City Walk, CA. The food was way too expensive and not worth it IMO. My steak was gritty.

As far as gear, the one thing that really registered on the cool factor for me was Joe Walsh's double neck Gibson that he played on the Hotel California tour.

Other than that, meh.

[Jeremy Crockett]

Not much to add but... yup.

[SoComSurfing]

Uh-huh. Too much for too little. I'm still pissed at Hard Rock since they wouldn't honor my reservations for opening night of the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi. Velvet Revolver was scheduled to play, and I had two rooms. Then came Hurricane Katrina the weekend before. I guess my little bit of annoyance is overshadowed by the fact that since they weren't technically open yet, they got zilch for insurance when the storm wiped the brand new place off the map. I think they lost something like $80mil on rebuilding.

[Max]

Originally Posted by SoComSurfing

Uh-huh. Too much for too little. I'm still pissed at Hard Rock since they wouldn't honor my reservations for opening night of the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi. Velvet Revolver was scheduled to play, and I had two rooms. Then came Hurricane Katrina the weekend before. I guess my little bit of annoyance is overshadowed by the fact that since they weren't technically open yet, they got zilch for insurance when the storm wiped the brand new place off the map. I think they lost something like $80mil on rebuilding.

Speaking of Velvet Revolver, they had a collection of their pants from some show they did as you walked in. We're talking elementary school skinny. Slash must be something like 4' 11" and have a 24" waist. And Scott Weiland, OMG. There was a Boy George gown of some sort and judging by that size, he could kick their asses.

[FL Knifemaker]

We have the Hotel/Casino in Tampa. The entire place is designed to take your money at every possible turn. Between the casino, drinks, food, room, etc.......it's spend, spend, SPEND. It never seems like you're getting anything worth even close to what you're spending.

I much prefer Vegas. There's so much competition for your money, they really make it worthwile to spend it there. I'm not a gambler but I still enjoy Vegas. The worst casino in Vegas is better than the damn Hardrock Casino here

[MJ5150]

I don't think anyone really expects gourmet meals at the Hard Rock. Does anyone even go for the food really? I never do when we go. If we go to a city with a HRC, I make a point to eat there at least once. It's a touristy thing to do, and it isn't like the place is terrible.

I've been in a few on weekend nights, and they are pretty much the place to be. It's a hip, trendy place to be seen. It also makes for good conversation with people when you have nothing much to talk about, so you can all start mentioning the HRC's you have been to.

-Mike

[MakiSupaStar]

We played there. Overall experience. Meh.

[IconBasser]

Never been to one, but my uncle always buys me the shirts, since he likes to travel the world alot. S'matter of fact, I got one from Maui for christmas

[scottice]

Yuck. Reminds me of Planet Hollywood. Are they still around? (Methinks Ahnold lost some money on that business venture).

[Vandelay]

Originally Posted by MJ5150

I don't think anyone really expects gourmet meals at the Hard Rock. Does anyone even go for the food really? I never do when we go. If we go to a city with a HRC, I make a point to eat there at least once. It's a touristy thing to do, and it isn't like the place is terrible.

I've been in a few on weekend nights, and they are pretty much the place to be. It's a hip, trendy place to be seen. It also makes for good conversation with people when you have nothing much to talk about, so you can all start mentioning the HRC's you have been to.

-Mike

Yeah, Hard Rock has never been known for its food, at least not since the 1980s, when potato skins, angus burgers and fajitas were considered new and exciting cuisine.

[Valerus]

The food sucks there! It's so overrated.

[Hawaii Islander]

Had a burger and fries in the Honolulu one. It was OK.

[69nites]

I had a pretty decent burger there.

I like to check out the memorabilia that they happen to own as well.

[thesteve]

Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar

We played there. Overall experience. Meh.

huh...I got to play at the HRC in La Jolla, CA and it had one of the best sound systems I've seen for a venue of its size...

my only complaint was the constant fear I was going to knock one of those celebrity guitars off of the wall...the stage was high enough that I could touch the ceiling if I reached for it.

[scottice]

Originally Posted by Max

Speaking of Velvet Revolver, they had a collection of their pants from some show they did as you walked in. We're talking elementary school skinny. Slash must be something like 4' 11" and have a 24" waist. And Scott Weiland, OMG.

Perhaps they shrank them in the washer and dryer so they wouldn't have to install a large display case?

[steve21]

I'd rather go to a House of Blues.

From what I hear, some of the "memorabilia" are just replicas.

[scottice]

Originally Posted by Max

The food was way too expensive and not worth it IMO.

Try the food upstairs at the Experience Music Project.
Jeez... I thought Paul Allen was already rich. Now I know how he bought that new yacht last year.

[KeithBMI]

The one I went to in New York was cool.

[Barkless Dog]

Hard Rock Hall Of Shame-London-

[Philbiker]

Steak? What were you expecting.

Hard Rock is a burger joint. Stick with the burgers and you'll be happy. They make a really good hamburger.