The restaurant and the bar at RP suck, yes. Or they have for years, yes. If you want, you can try it and see how it is. The view from the Upper View at RP is great of the bridge, IF you can find it open! We have often been there during REGATTA when it wasn't open. You can check with the front desk for their hours. As far as the restaurant, again, it has a lovely view out over the water. But do you ever hear anyone here talk about it? Goes to show you.. The last time we ate there--at Regatta, when the resort was totally full--there was ONE other table other than us for breakfast. The food was good enough (really hard to screw up breakfast!!), but it took way over an hour to get served.. Your mileage may vary.