Dining at Holiday Inn Resort Orlando - Lake Buena Vista: on-site options
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando - Lake Buena Vista has two main on-site dining venues: Just Around The Corner Sports Bar & Grill (casual American breakfast and dinner) and Rocco's Rockin' Tiki Bar (poolside drinks, lunch/dinner and desserts). Breakfast isn’t included with standard room rates; the hotel runs a Kids Eat Free program at Just Around The Corner.
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On-site dining at a glance
The resort offers two primary on-site food-and-drink venues: Just Around The Corner Sports Bar & Grill on the Lobby Level and Rocco's Rockin' Tiki Bar at the pool. Both focus on American-style casual food and family-friendly options.
Breakfast is not included with standard room rates; a buffet is available for a surcharge. The property explicitly advertises a Kids Eat Free program for children dining with a paying adult.
- Just Around The Corner Sports Bar & Grill — Breakfast & Dinner (casual American fare)
- Rocco's Rockin' Tiki Bar — Poolside breakfast (by arrangement), lunch, dinner, desserts and tropical drinks (weather permitting)
- Kids Eat Free available at Just Around The Corner
| Venue | Typical service | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Just Around The Corner Sports Bar & Grill | Breakfast, Dinner | Casual American favorites; Kids Eat Free program |
| Rocco's Rockin' Tiki Bar | Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Dessert | Poolside service; open weather permitting |
Just Around The Corner Sports Bar & Grill (Lobby Level)
Just Around The Corner serves American breakfast and dinner with a menu of burgers, wings, tacos and similar casual items. It’s positioned for families and casual travelers looking for an easy meal without leaving the resort.
Hours listed by the resort are breakfast 6:00 AM–10:00 AM and dinner 6:00 PM–10:00 PM. The restaurant maintains a casual dress code.
- Serves: Breakfast & Dinner
- Hours: Breakfast 6:00 AM–10:00 AM; Dinner 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Phone: (407) 387-2777 (restaurant contact listed by third-party sources)
| Item | Known detail |
|---|---|
| Dress code | Casual |
| Children | Kids Eat Free when accompanied by paying adult |
| Typical dishes | Burgers, wings, tacos, standard American breakfast items |
Rocco's Rockin' Tiki Bar (poolside)
Rocco's Rockin' Tiki Bar operates on the pool patio and serves tropical cocktails, cold beverages, slushies for kids, and food for lunch, dinner and dessert. The bar’s hours are listed as 11:00 AM–11:00 PM and it is open weather permitting.
The venue can arrange breakfast/brunch by request through the resort's sales team. Poolside attire is appropriate; the dress code is pool/beach attire.
- Hours: 11:00 AM–11:00 PM (weather permitting)
- Serves: Tropical cocktails, cold beverages, kid-friendly slushies, lunch, dinner, desserts
- Breakfast/brunch options available by arrangement with sales team
| Feature | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Setting | Pool patio — casual, outdoor, weather-dependent |
| Menu focus | Drinks and casual poolside bites |
| Attire | Pool/beach attire accepted |
Breakfast, kids and special programs
Breakfast is available on-site but is not included in standard room rates; a buffet breakfast is offered for a surcharge and children 11 and under commonly eat free under the hotel's Kids Eat Free program. Exact buffet pricing varies and should be confirmed at check-in.
The Kids Eat Free benefit is associated with Just Around The Corner and is highlighted in the resort’s materials to support families staying in room types such as KidSuites and Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View.
- Breakfast: available for a surcharge (not included with standard rates)
- Kids Eat Free: children eat free with a paying adult at Just Around The Corner
- Confirm buffet hours/pricing at reception or the restaurant on arrival
| Who benefits | Where |
|---|---|
| Families with children | Just Around The Corner Sports Bar & Grill (Kids Eat Free) |
| Pool guests | Rocco's Rockin' Tiki Bar (snacks, drinks, desserts) |
| Room types often used by families | Suite, Multiple Beds; Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View (Kid) |
Catering, events and poolside parties
The resort offers meeting and event spaces (Ballroom, Discovery, Vista, Adventure, Magic Room, Wonder) and can accommodate poolside parties and group dining. For weddings or larger events, the hotel provides group and catering options — contact the resort sales team for menus and arrangements.
Meeting rooms and ballroom capacities are listed in the resort material; event food and beverage details, menus and pricing are handled directly by the hotel and should be requested when you book your event.
- Ballroom: 3,720 sq ft (capacity figures listed on resort materials)
- Several ground-floor meeting rooms for smaller receptions and corporate functions
- Poolside party options available — contact sales for catering menus
| Space | Use |
|---|---|
| Ballroom | Weddings, receptions, large conferences |
| Discovery / Vista / Adventure / Magic / Wonder | Smaller meetings, breakout rooms, receptions |
| Poolside | Informal parties, bar service from Rocco's |
Practical tips for dining on-site
Hours and offerings can vary seasonally and by weather (Rocco's is weather-permitting). If you need a specific meal time, special diet request or group order, call the restaurant or the front desk after you arrive.
The resort accepts major credit cards; a government-issued photo ID and card are typically requested at check-in for incidental charges. Confirm whether in-venue menus accept cash or card for on-the-spot payment if you prefer one method.
- Confirm daily hours at check-in — menus and hours sometimes change
- Rocco's may close in poor weather; check with the front desk or pool staff
- For group meals or event catering, contact the resort sales team in advance
| When to check | Why |
|---|---|
| At check-in | Confirm breakfast buffet times, Kids Eat Free details, and current hours |
| Before pool visits | Verify Rocco's hours (weather permitting) |
| When booking events | Request catering menus and minimums |
