Maybe its that I really dont get out that much, but this was a once in a lifetime experience (for me-- this is a thing that happens every night in Orlando.) I have been to many a karaoke bar, but have NEVER sung on a stage like this. You really do feel like a rock star!!!There is a cover charge, but whether you come to sing or just come to chill, the place has a great atmosphere. Youre not necessarily guaranteed to sing, but we went on a slow night. If o could do this every night, I would do so it in a heart beat!!

Had a great time, they are taking covid precautions and had mask requirements and hand sanitizer all over for your use, they even announced it during the house rules.Thanks guys!!!

I came into Rising Star for the first time in years this past weekend. And I had such a Wonderful experience with my server Kristi. She was extremely attentive and was so sweet to my family. She definitely made the experience safe. We left with all smiles on our faces.

We had an AMAZING time there!! Not only Denise took care all of our DEMANDS!! She also made sure that we are safe (from All these germs of COVID️), and YES, we felt safe!! And, of course, WE WILL BE BACK SOON!!! ️️️

Had the best time last night! The environment was amazing and drinks were great! Kristi served us and was the icing on the cake. She made our night super memorable! We will be back to see her for sure!!!

Love, love this place!!!

Came into rising star last night after hearing they just re opened. Was sat in Kristi’s section. She explained all the new procedures put in place due to COVID which made me feel very safe. She gave outstanding service and made our night just that much better! What a fun place can’t wait to visit again!

Rising star recently reopened due to COVID closures and let me just say, it was AMAZING!! We felt incredibly safe, socially distanced and masked are enforced, but it had no impact on the great time we had! It was great to be back and while new rules are in place, it is the same experience and awesome time out!! Please watch out for their Facebook page to see their next opening so you can reserve a table!

Great place to visit and hang out Im so glad it open again the staff is great I have been going here in some many occasion had great service by Kristi and felt safe with new safety protocols

They over served a man to the point that his friends had to put him in a wheelchair and management wheeled him out. My party was seated next to this fiasco and we got a timid sorry from the manager for this dreadful experience. Drinks and music were nice.

Needs a massive upgrade. No Nickelback songs? Horrible. Small soda for $4.50 with no refill? Horrible. I definitely wont recommend or go back till they do upgrade

Fun night out with big group of friends or coworkers. Drinks are expensive, but service is quick. Extensive song list for brave singers. Sound is loud, so I hope you werent planning on talking tomorrow!

Absolutely loved going here! Went to city walk to wander around and drink and decided to go into rising star. It was so much fun! The staff was VERY attentive. The live band/singers water very good. The drinks were legit the best!!!! I will definitely be going back!

Paid 7$ as a cover fee, that’s fine. But as soon as I walk in they take a 30 minute break. It’s fine that the live band gets a break, but they immediately played music over the speaker. If they had speakers, why couldn’t we just sing with that instead of just waiting around? But whatever, I can wait patiently. It hits 1:25am, and I finally see my name as 4th. But then all of a sudden I see “Have a Good Night” in front of me. I assumed that was the end of the night, but instead they let someone who was after me go. 1. Why does the website say it closes at 2 if they actually close at 1:30? If the band needs time to leave, then again, use the speakers. 2. Why do these random people get special privileges? It would’ve been fine if it was the next people then I wouldn’t be as upset but they skipped others. When I tried to ask the host, they didn’t even let me walk on the stairs. And when I tried to talk to one of the band he ignored me unless he was telling me to not stand on the stairs. I just wish I could understand, someone please help me to understand.

Tom our server was lovely, he was the star. Over 3 hour wait to not be called up for a song and the band is on another break- 3 breaks in 2 hours? Either this place needs a new system for songs or a new band. I have never waited so long for karaoke, even in Manhattan-skip this place. Why did I have to pay $7/person to never be called up to sing once? The bathroom was dirty as well.

An absolute must if you come down here to visit. This place is so much fun and full of energy. 2 nights in a row and tomorrow will be 3. Ask for Denise she will take the best care of you. An amazing experience!

This is a must do at City Walk. Denise made sure we had an awesome time two nights in a row! I was with a large corporate party, and both nights we NEVER had to ask for someone, she was always there with refills and help. Hosts were very nice, the band was great, we sang all night to the wee hours!. Lots of fun !

This place is great! Server explained that it’s not guaranteed we would sing but since they randomly draw names throughout the night and we arrived later in night we had opportunity to sing which is great! Will be back :)

This place is SO much fun! I definitely recommend it. We celebrated my boyfriends birthday and we were a group of 30 and Rising Star was very accommodating to us (even arriving later then our reservation time). We went on a Tuesday, kinda of a slow night, but it worked out in our favor as almost everyone in our group was able to get a chance to go up. I loved the live band, they definitely help take the Karaoke experience to the next level. Great song choice too, a lot of the classics. If you go, especially with a large group like we did, ask for Denise! She was the absolute sweetest and very attentive to our group. She stayed on top of making sure everyone was good with their drinks . She kept them coming all night long. Thank you Denise!!!!!!

I have spent 100s of dollars. I come early and put my song in FIRST and they don’t call me. I use the list of songs they say they have and give 3 options but it doesn’t seem to matter. Extremely disappointed as now I see it happens multiple times. I’ve brought two people for their birthday and they don’t even get to sing. Yet I see the same people multiple times on stage. very overpriced drinks don’t waste your time If you actually want to sing

I came here with my friends and had the absolute BEST server I have had in a long time! Madison was such a sweet heart and really took care of us and was extremely attentive to our table despite how busy they were! I will definitely be returning to see her and recommending rising star to all my friends as well. Thanks Madison for such an amazing night!! ️

This was our first time visiting the rising star and we had an absolute blast! Our server Denise was so good and attentive, and my husband loved singing for the very responsive and supportive crowd. Would return!

Id give it 10 out of 10 stars if I could. We spent the weekend up in Orlando and all my boyfriend kept saying was how he wanted to spend one night at Rising Star. This place never disappoints. So much entertainment & always a great time when we come! Plus our waitress was very attentive & sweet. Wish I could remember her name.(2nd floor Saturday night)

The place is amazing! We came later in night and since they draw names at random it allowed us to get picked! Really nice! Will be back for sure!

Karaoke taken to a whole new level! Service and drinks were great! Cannot recommend enough! Be sure to stop by if you visit Universal!

Came here for a birthday party and had a blast! Great service and you cannot beat the entertainment! Wow great karaoke! Will be back!

Seriously some amazing karaoke here! Came here for a friends birthday and had a blast! They choose randomly throughout the night which is great for people like us who came later in night!

First timer here. Local resident. I had an amazing Friday night out with a group of friends for a birthday party. The live music was awesome and I got to sing on the stage with a full band backing me! What an awesome experience. Shout out to our fantastic server and host, Brent. Excellent experience.

Great place. You do have to understand that this is not a typical Karaoke bar. You do not always get a chance to sing.It is a Live Band Experience The songs are chosen to create a Set List as if you were in a band - a real band. Typically 14 songs per set on weekdays and about 10 on weekends. So if there are 200 people in the club - Not everyone will get a chance to sing.Most people complain that they never get chosen to sing. 9 out of 10 times they picked a song out of thin air instead of looking at the list of songs provided. Also - The band does not repeat songs. So if your song has been done - you will not be picked.It is the most exciting place to sing if youre not in a band already! A real stage with real lighting and real audio... and a REAL BAND! One more tip... Always try to pick the songs at the top of the list - They are separated as New Songs added to the List The band always wants to play these songs!

Absolutely the best place I’ve ever been, the staff treats you like family. Teresa, absolutely hands down, the BEST waitress there has ever been. I swear, she needs to write an entire handbook on the do’s/don’ts on how to be a hostess/waitress. Her personality and familiarity has you coming back time and time again because she makes you feel so welcome and invited. I personally come into Rising Star and specifically ask for her because I know she will actually talk to my family and I, not as guests but as friends, which makes the entire experience so much better. 10/10 would recommend Rising Star and 10000/10 recommend Teresa

Fun spot! Live band is a nice twist to normal karaoke. Will be back!

Salima was INCREDIBLE. Honestly, best service I’ve had. Ask for her, you won’t regret. Best hype-woman you could ask for, she gave me the courage for karaoke.

Visited the Rising Star for the first time ever last night (8/23/19). Such a fun and awesome experience. Karaoke was really fun and our waitress Ivenna was so awesome, funny, cheerful and such a pleasure. Check this place out. Had lots of fun.

This place is awesome!!! If you love to sing, you must experience it here with a live band and backup singers. So fun! Food was very slow to come out, and drinks were expensive, but still worth it for the experience.

Wonderful service. Our server Erin A. Was so kind and attentive through our whole dining experience. We originally sat at a 4 top with 5 guests, leaving my mom standing. Erin not only found us a place to seat our whole party but sat us right up in front of the action. She was always checking up on us and filling our waters. Living in Tampa I frequent universal regularly and will now make it a point to visit here again because of her.

This place was the reason for one of the best nights of my life! Karaoke was so much fun (great selection for a live band) and the drinks were good! Service was on point!

I am blown away by the superior customer service and the kind and friendly staff. I had a plan to propose to my girlfriend while celebrating our anniversary. The general manager made the song was perfect and the performers were all prepared. The song was great and the proposal went flawlessly. Giana was our server and was very attentive and prompt with her service. Even when she had other guest to take care of she made it feel as if she was our exclusive server. Very professional! Over all this place is amazing and I will keep coming back for the service and the excellent entertainment. Thank you for making our special weekend so much more spectacular!!! Sincerely a forever customer -Luis Nazario and future Mrs. Kimberly Nazario

It was fun but I don’t like how I was not able to sing anything. They should stop taking requests after a certain time.

Had an amazing time! Drinks were great for the price and fun atmosphere. My group went in just after midnight and two people were still able to sing. The band was amazing and the backup singers were so encouraging and talented. Really great spot.

The crowds, the staff, the band and the servers all make a great eclectic place to go and enjoy some Karaoke. Nights with a live band give you a chance to sing with live backup vocals. Exceptional service from Ava M. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone that is 21+ and loves to do some karaoke. In-between sets the band will take a break and dance music fills the air. The process to sing is simple. You take a song sheet and look at the available list of songs, write your name down and your song choices along with the artist names. Its best to arrive early and submit your song choice early.

Salima was a great bartender, I came from the UK and she made us feel like home with her good personality and friendliness, great night finishing off a great evening

As a huge karaoke fan, I dont think you could ask for much more out of a locale. The MC, Band, Backup singers/dancers ... all fantastic! Obviously the song selection is limited (150-200 choices) given all the factors that go into a Live Band presentation - but youll still recognize almost everything on the list. Above all, I need to show some serious love to JORDAN - shes the extremely personable and talented blonde bombshell working behind the bar. She went out of her way to help ensure that I snuck on the performance list during a packed Saturday. Also, DAN the man is a pro with some serious drink pouring skills. The whole bartending staff is fantastic and they get everyone taken care of quickly. Listen, Ill be honest, you may not even get to sing if this place is packed and you arrive after 10:30pm, but it always offers awesome people-watching and is equally well suited to be a great pregame or end-of-night spot. Regardless... if you see JORDAN or DAN, make sure to snag a drink from them - you absolutely wont be disappointed.

Teresa was amazing, she went out of her way to be accommodating. I will certainly be back, as the atmosphere of this bar was awesome and so much fun. I can’t wait to return and sit in Teresa’s section again.

This place is freaking awesome and one of my favorite places ever to come hang out listen to music and sing! Our server tonight Jordan was amazing and she is so sweet and so attentive to our table. Thank you for being awesome!!! We will be back again!!!

The citywalk is a nice place to visit with family. Lots of places to eat and drink. Make sure you visit the Hard Rock Cafe if you are a rock n roll fan. Everything is a little overpriced, but yet a nice place to check out.

Still one of the best places to go for Karaoke! 18+ on week days and 21+ on the weekends! Pretty awesome place where you have a live band and backup singers playing the song you picked! It doesnt get much better than that

Nice place if you want to sit around and wait for your song to appear. It never will. While other singers will sing various times and you will be ignored! Never again. Worst karaoke experience of my life!

Amazing service! So much fun! I can’t tell you how much of a good time this place is. Request Brent, he served us the whole night and was super attentive and fun!

Amazing place, music, friends, family, and Denise that works here was above and beyond very accommodating and charming. Thank you for giving me and my family a great time and a reason to comeback. 5 stars

Great atmosphere, great service. Make sure to make reservations for good seating!

Had the best time with my friends on my 21st birthday! The song list was great and I’m no singer but I sure had a fun time on stage! The entire staff was beyond amazing specifically Tom and salima! I’m so glad I came and can’t wait to come back!!! :)

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Really is the best karaoke Ive ever seen. Highly recommend!

I loved the venue so much fun! Our server Jordan took such good care of us. We got everything on time. Thanks for a great night out!

This is an amazing place to check out!!! Its located in Universal CityWalk. Its a really cool club that has live band karaoke!!! Plenty of songs to choose from. The band is great and its always a blast to get up and sing!!

Stopped in randomly and ended up having a great time!! Highly recommend!!

Denise is spectacular! The epitome of beauty and great service rolled into one. She deserves a HELLA raise!

This place rocks!!!! Service was great and so entertaining watching everyone sing! We will be back!

We had a good time. Fun atmosphere. Very bummed tho that I was there for 3 hours and my name was never called to do my song!

Jordan is the absolute best server/bar tender. She always makes us feel welcome and is just awesome all around. I will definitely be coming back!

I was at Rising Star last night with my friends to celebrate my birthday. We submitted our songs at 9:30pm and we sat there till 1:30am and we never got called up to perform. I have no idea why this happened but I think it was very unfair and unprofessional. We waited for 4 hours and nothing...this was the second time this happened. Both times our submissions were ignored and this makes me believe that these guys are biased when they are picking the names and performers. Such a shame. I will never support their business again as it is unfair and fake. Their staff decide who goes on the stage not the card you put in the bucket. I dont know, maybe we should have paid some money and they would prioritize us over others!

Enjoyed singing kereoke

Madison was hands down the best service I have ever had. Kind, attentive, and kept our drinks full all night. I will definitely be back because of her specifically.

Absolutely the place for karaoke fanatics! I took an 8 hour drive; cause I’m crazy and I love karaoke. Live band! Did not disappoint. The $7 charge isn’t bad. Everyone there is extremely nice! Jordan and Jaime those ladies are the best! The host Bingo he holds the whole show together and accompanies you! It’s a busy place but they do their absolute best to get everyone up on that stage! It’s so good that sill now be taking a trip there once a year!

I LOVE this place. Can’t wait to return

Gotta love this place. Went for a friends birthday party. Really good time.

I had a great first experience here. I am from out of town and we were looking for a fun place to go out to and we definitely had a great time! George did a great job taking care of us. Next time I am in town I will definitely be back!

Sometimes before 9 is free cover .great place for any party or celebration, drink prices are expected for all this entertainment provided. Been here a few times, this time they happened to skip over me, but most times someone in my party got to go on stage and sing. Lots and lots of fun even for the amateur.City walk always has a lot of high energy nightlifeAnd this place adds a lot to it! Don’t be afraid and just do it! Sing you heart out with the live band and 2 back up singersCame back on September 17th at 8pm and the entire area of nightclubs were closed to the public with no notice for a private business party until 11pm. We had to sit and wait in margartiville for 3 hours before we were able to get in. The band went on break until 1150pm so was almost a full 4 hour wait to get enjoy this establishment. Online it said open at 8pm and no mention of any closure or private party. This should be corrected as it’s not easy to get here and change plans .

Denise was at the door READY to greet our large party. She was kind, warm, and very excited to help us out. Its rare that you find an establishment on a busy walkway so happy to see and serve you. She had her staff ready and also HAPPILY willing to help us. Thanks Denise! You made us feel special! And thankyou to Yailyn and Tasha at the door! We felt at home!

We went to Rising Star City Walk on Thursday 8/16/18. This was our first time there. I read all of the previous reviews. We were there to spend time together for my nieces Birthday. Yes they only served pizza, the drinks were pricey, the cover was reasonable. No one was rude, they werent unfair picking singers. We had a blast. Denise was very polite and professional. She went over and beyond to explain things and to make sure we had a wonderful time. Thanks Denise! Well be back again. Thank you Rising Star for a memorable night.

I love this place. Had an amazing time with my family. Great atmosphere and our waitress Ashley is the best!!! I definitively recommend this place.

My experience here is always hit or miss. I always walk in and pick and spit and enjoy the shows and get drinks at other spots and come back in. But this time I had a server (teresa) and she was nothing short of amazing. She recommended drinks so I wouldnt go get a hurricanes from Pats. She recommended different shots. Seriously shell be the reason why I come back with bigger parties cuz now Im confident in the service.

I went there all the way from North Carolina, got there early and put in my name with two other people at my table, from Orlando by the way.. The other two got called up and I never got to sing with the band. Great band by the way

Had Great time and amazing service from our server Joshua who was very attentive and made our experience a delight. Ask for Joshua if you want top notch service! Definitely recommend.

Teresa is the best waitress ever. Service was amazing. Highly recommend requesting her if you go here.

Did Karaoke. It was so fun. The night clu8there have great music. Had a blast

A lot of fun and not your typical Karaoke. The live band and back up singers makes everyone sound good?

We came in, paid the cover, ordered drinks and sat at a table. Than the hostess, Katie, came over and very rudely stated we needed to move. We asked her why and she said there was a reservation. Okay that’s fine. So we asked where we could sit and she said we were supposed to wait at the front for someone to seat us. When we had walked in no one had said we needed to wait and no one was there. She then put us at a table that was far away when there seemed to be a lot of open tables closer to the stage. I completely understand if they were reservations, but everything I had understood up until this point was that you didn’t need a reservation. They should clarify that you don’t need a reservation unless you want a good view. Everything about this place was great bar service, music even the server who consistently checked on us even though we weren’t ordering through him. But the first encounter with this very rude woman made me very uncomfortable.

Great fun! Perfect for karaoke participation or as a spectator. Great drink menu and food.

My friends and I are always on the hunt for a good karaoke bar and this one takes the cake. Raquel aka Rapunzel as we liked to call her, served us at the bar and was an absolut (pun intended) delight. We then moved to a table and had Madison as our server. She was hilarious and provided great service. I always appreciate when the staff at a bar treats us like friends. Cant wait to go back!

First ones to walk through the door at 8. 2nd person to put their name in to sing. 3 hours later & 30 min break from the band, they put finally had my name on the screen to sing. When I became the next person to sing, my name disappeared, only to be replaced by someone else who hadnt been there as long as I had. Wasted 3 and a half hours, and money down the drain anticipating on actually singing at some point. I guess they didnt like my song choices. What a joke, absolutely dont waste your time if you actually want to sing. Or maybe choose a song that the audience can either sing for you or shake their as* to. Seemed to the trend.

We stopped in for a bite and a drink tonight. George was our server, he was GREAT! He Was on top of refills and checked back a few times to make sure we were good but let us enjoy the entertainment. We will be back!

Great time lots of fun everyone nice Ivena Ford was very good took care of recommend everyone to go great staff.

Since I came to Orlando I had been curious about this place. I finally visited it to celebrate my birthday. I gave it a try even though some of the poor ratings. I reserved my tables via email because we had a big party. When we arrived, the door guy knew our party by name and guided us to the tables. The service was fast and our drinks were very good and cheap. We ordered pizza from the pizzeria around the corner and was delivered by our waitress and it was delicious. We were picked to sing, its so exciting to sing with a live band. This is a cool place.

This is a great place if you just want to sit and listen to music. You do have to pay to get in and its hard to actually sing unless you sit there for an hour or so.

Was the best Karaoke bar I have ever been toIvana was a incredible server she has a great personality an is very funny and friendly

I had a great night for my best friends birthday! Madison was the best server ever, very attentive!! Tom at the door was so sweet and accommodating. I can’t wait to come back and visit again!

The fanciest karaoke place Ive ever been to. They cannot accommodate everyones requests to sing, but they put on a nice product for each singer

My first visit here with my gf we had a blast! Definitely recommend

Had a blast at this place. Amazing concept. The best thing was our server . Jordan took amazing care of us and made sure ou experience was the best. Ask for Jordan , Shes the best!!!

Awesome experience and the service is great! Drinks also were very good & Teresa was amazing!

The music was amazing and our waitress Jordan was awesome! She was very attentive and kept our drinks full!! I would definitely come back if I get that type of service every time!!! I highly recommend Jordan when you go!!

Jordan was my server this past weekend and she was awesome. While I could tell how busy she was she still made an amazing effort to be as on top of my party as she could. She killed it. Will be back to see her very soon!

This place is awesome! If you arrive late and want to sing, you still have a chance the way they do requests. The manager Michael is awesome. Gianna is great.. what a wonderful staff

Drinks are incredibly expensive after the cover charge, and the three times I’ve been here I’ve never been chosen to sing karaoke (even for my birthday). Servers are very nice and the liquor is good, but I’d really like for them to change how they chose their karaoke songs. Hoping for a better experience next time I’m here!

I love going to rising star! It’s a fun atmosphere and I’m always greeted with a smile! If you go I suggest asking for Madi as your server! If you’re at the bar Raquel makes the best drinks! They are so friendly and know a lot of about the drinks!

My wife and I visited Rising Star on my 30th birthday. Our server Brent was amazing! He was really quick with getting our drinks and very personable, even though he was also handling a lot of other tables too. (Including a table that was less than polite towards him) Didnt have to wait too long to get to sing and had a great birthday there. Will definitely head back next time Im in Orlando.

I’ve been here multiple times and Frenchy never disappoints. What an amazing bartender! Thank you for making our experience amazing every time.

Seriously, wow. Singing with a live band with backup singers and dancers felt so surreal. Get there early to put your song request in because the place does get packed. Best karaoke experience of my life, felt like a big shot celebrity

Jordan has taken amazing care of me all the times I have been to this place. She is the sweetest person ever and I love going to rising star!!

Our server George was amazing. My friend and I were able to sing and it made our experience even better. Drinks tasted great!!!