Reviews of Coral Reef – Lunch/Dinner
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Reviewed by Lizgistix Review Date: 04/05/2022
Rating: (8) Recommended
You're dining underwater! You can watch fish swim by while you're eating fish! I had the shrimp and grits and loved it! The key lime pie was tourist-tart, so not very. Service was great and we had a good view into the aquarium. It was fun to see scuba divers go by as well.
Pros:
Good atmosphereCons:
A little priceyReviewed by retired605 Review Date: 03/31/2022
Rating: (9) Recommended
Based on other reviews posted here we have gotten lucky at this restaurant twice in the past year. We ate here last October and then again just last week. We got a table right by the aquarium both times, we had a great server both times and the food was really good both times! We did eat early - 4:30 - both times. We had the same food each time - shrimp cocktail, lobster soup, seared mahi over jasmine rice. Some of the reviews posted mention they didn't like where they were seated, their children couldn't see the fish. My suggestion would be to tell the host you want to sit next to the aquarium and you will wait for a table if one is not open. If you don't say anything they'll think you're happy where they seat you.
Pros:
Aquarium view and foodCons:
Chairs are hardReviewed by MomOf3Boyz Review Date: 02/14/2022
Rating: (6) Recommended
The food was really good, and it was a great atmosphere. There were also a lot of gluten free options to choose from which was great for me. However, the service was exceedingly slow. It took 2 hours for lunch.
Pros:
Good food, great atmosphereCons:
Slow serviceReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 01/31/2022
Rating: (9) Recommended
We are huge animal/shark fans so getting to sit in front of the tank window and watching sea turtles and sharks swim while we eat was delightful! The food was really good. We have some pretty rough allergies/food restrictions and were worried we wouldn't have the same options. However, we were able to eat just about whatever we wanted. They were so accommodating and really get staff and service! Will definitely go again if it works out in our trip. PS still thinking about that lobster bisque!
Pros:
Intimate Animal experience and very accommodating to dietsCons:
May not be as fun if we weren't right next to the windowReviewed by Diedra Review Date: 01/17/2022
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
I know there are supply issues and Disney is trying to trim it's budget, but this is NOT the way to go if you want guests returning again. I'm very sad to have to write a negative review of what was one of our favorite places to eat at Epcot.We have eaten at Coral Reef many times over the years and it's always been excellent, not last week. Other than the lobster bisque being delicious but now a skimpy sized portion, the rest of the meals our group had were sub-par and we could have had a better meal for much less money at a Golden Corral off property. I was embarrassed to have brought friends there who had never been. My husbands prime rib was mostly fat,there were no other steak options, the portions for shrimp and grits were also almost child like in size. The service was excellent, so we didn't make a complaint on the spot, but I have since. I don't expect much from our extremely polite complaints, I hate having to ever make a complaint. Who knows, maybe enough people will say the same thing and changes might happen. I was told by a cast member that the portion size cuts were because of the supply problems, which would be fine if our entire meal hadn't been so much more than just six months ago.
Pros:
Beautiful setting for a meal! Service is always wonderful. The lobster bisque is amazing.Cons:
Very expensive meal, lacking in quality and portion size.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 12/08/2021
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
First time dining here, a little surprised that the menu was so limited… but they had ribeye on the menu which is usually a good sign. Sad that they can only make it MEDIUM, MEDIUM WELL, or WELL. I attempted to order medium rare and it was explained to me that it’s already cooked and when they re-heat it. Very disappointed the steak is not cooked to order. For $35 I’d hope it was made to order.
Pros:
The AquariumCons:
You can only order your steak Medium or Medium well because it is already cooked -_- It’s extremely noisy inside and there is a long wait for everything. Menu is extremely limited, and wait they do have is mediocre.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/02/2021
Rating: (7) Recommended
Atmosphere is unique, I got a steak which was great. My mom got fish which was also good!
Pros:
Views of aquarium, good foodCons:
Fish came out cold, but cast member quickly brought a new, delicious one.Reviewed by HeartBreakKris Review Date: 09/19/2021
Rating: (8) Recommended
Like many, I have a hard time eating in Future World when I know there’s so many exciting options in World Showcase. But I did decide to give Coral Reef a try! The food was okay! It really felt like standard banquet food. Not bad, but nothing to get excited about. The real highlight was the view of the large aquarium tank! There were rays, fish, sharks & turtles. So much to look at & enjoy. Our table was right next to the tank so was had an amazing view. Not sure what the view would be like a little farther away, but the tank was so large I don’t think there’d be any obstructed views. The servers were great & attentive
Pros:
The views & atmosphereCons:
Not the best foodReviewed by LizzyForDizney Review Date: 09/10/2021
Rating: (6) Not Recommended
Chose Coral Reef today off of the walk up waitlist. Restaurant was nearly empty and they sat us where the kiddos couldn’t see the aquarium without standing on chairs. (I should have asked to be moved but I didn’t want to seem rude.) Our server was very slow but lovely and we did enjoy him. He was nice and patient with the little ones. They were able to do some substitutions to suit my sons and husbands palates. My husband had the salmon which was fine. I had the roasted half chicken which was also just fine. (The saffron sauce had good flavor but was incredibly salty.) My sons chicken breast was raw and the server took care of it, so no big issue there. My children enjoyed the jello cups very much. For 4 people with no appetizers and no alcohol purchased it was $120. I would have rather spent the money on a steak from Le Cellier.
Pros:
Neat aquarium, nice serverCons:
Slow service, expensive food that was just so-so, limited menu optionsReviewed by Zuzu71 Review Date: 09/06/2021
Rating: (8) Recommended
I had a late lunch here. I ordered a Watermelon Margarita. It was very tasty. How could it not be? I had the Lobster Bisque and the Shrimp & Grits. Both were very flavorful. My only complaint is that the bisque could have had more Lobster. Obviously watching the fish was super fun.
