Bongos Cuban Café at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

It is always fun getting an assignment which allows you to explore your own backyard. Before KTP Design Group got in touch with me about photographing Bongos, I have never visited nor ate at the restaurant located only ten minutes away from me. Bongos Cuban Café draws its inspiration from classic Cuban supper clubs. The multi-level restaurant lounge and bar owned by Gloria & Emilio Estefan, boasts a 7,000 square foot indoor restaurant, a 5,000 square foot rooftop lounge with a 360-degree unobstructive view of the entire property and 2 outdoor patios. Inside of the main 7,000 square foot restaurant, guests will experience a chic yet comfortable atmosphere, with white tables and seats which are layered with different textures; polished dark mahogany panels throughout the restaurant; the two-sided main bar (one side features a stage on top of it while the other side extends to the outside of the venue) and a 20 foot window that allows guests to see into a one-of-a-kind custom-made vertical flame rotisserie. Twin glass elevators ascend to the magnificant rooftop lounge adorned with private cabanas and plush lounge seating where guests can enjoy libations under the stars.

Overall, locals should definitely treat themselves to a night at Bongos Cuban Café. It’s a wonderful atmosphere and experience. The food is awesome. Be sure to check Bongo’s live Cuban Orchestra which performs Thursday-Sunday beginning at 8pm.