I do not understand why the Hard Rock Cafe (HRC) is an oft-used venue for bachelorette and birthday parties. WHY? Every single time I go to Hard Rock, there is at least one overdressed table of ladies with phallic hats and party favors wearing buttons that say something like \"team bride.\" As a side note, ladies... just stop it with this crap.  You're not being creative, you're not funny.  Step outside of the bride-to-be box. \n\nThat being said, in order to actually get a table at HRC you must wait.  Often long times, too because aforementioned parties take up a great deal of space in HRC's small dining room. \n\n\nThe food is decent but boring.  I've enjoyed their twisted mac n' cheese and large salads. The specialty drinks are way overpriced and have contain little alcohol.  I don't mind expensive cocktails if they pack a bang for your buck (see: Acacia). But HRC favorites like the \"Mosh Pit\" (gin, citron vodka, basil, strawberries) tasted like pureed strawberries and nothing else.  I reluctantly sent it back and swapped it for a beer. \n\nAs with most HRCs, they have bands play on weekend nights.  Be aware, if you come for a late dinner then be prepared to either (1) eat quickly or (2) pay the ticket price for seeing the show.  This is all well and good but if you have a party that has waited over an hour to be seated only to be rushed out the door, there is no chance in actually enjoying yourself.  \n\nI was prepared to give HRC one star.  Why the two?  Because despite the tourist-trap prices, the long wait times, and overpriced drinks, the Hard Rock hires some very patient and friendly staff. They're really great. So there's that.  \n\nUnfortunately the nice waiters aren't enough for me to ever go there on my own volition. You will only catch me there if I'm at a friend's birthday party.  And I am so stealing a few bites of his or her free sundae.