Reviews of Coral Reef – Lunch/Dinner
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Reviewed by lb1160 Review Date: 05/09/2014
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
The atmosphere was nice, we got seated next to the aquarium but only after we asked. Food was not good, my husband got the steak and it was horrible, I got the pasta with lobster and shrimp. The shrimp were tiny, the cream sauce was watery and the asparagus was cut up so tiny it had no taste. Ordered tropical drink and don't think there was any alcohol in it at all. Really not sure why is stays around.
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Poor FoodReviewed by foxycurl Review Date: 01/09/2014
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
Checked at our reservation time of 6:45, seated within minutes. Took 20mins to get drinks, another 15 for him to take food order. Then never refilled our drinks, and had to ask for check. Food was wonderful but service was terrible! This is our third time at Coral Reef. Last time we were rushed out this time we were there over 2 hours which is not fun when you have a 1 year old and a 5 year old. We requested Front and were seated in very back and could not see fish tank at all. If you don't mind outweighing bad service for good food then I recommend it but we wont be back after two terrible experiences with service.
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ServiceReviewed by Schawn Review Date: 04/24/2019
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
We ate at Coral Reef as part of the Candlelight Processional Dinner package. It was the worst experience that we've had at Disney. The service was super slow and very lacking, which made us late for our showing. We ended up behind a tree. It was hard to see the aquarium from our seats. We had a food allergy (shell fish) in our party, and her food was very bland and tough. We all had steaks. The rest of us without allergies had flavorful meat. Desserts were good, not great. Overall food (non allergy was awful) was just ok. I expected more from a Disney experience. I will not go back to Coral Reef. Waste of money in my opinion.
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I could see the fish in the aquarium if I squinted really hard.Cons:
Food was not good, especially for the price.Reviewed by Sandy Review Date: 09/30/2018
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
Think this place is way overrated. Went their with my family of 4. Got a great table right next to the glass. Enjoyed ourselves till the food came. Mediocre at best. It was great for the atmosphere, but the food was a letdown. Nice to check it out once, but won't be back.
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FoodReviewed by Lauren kilpatrick Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
Not alot of selection and kinda bland
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Food mediocreReviewed by clyde0523 Review Date: 05/26/2014
Rating: (4) Recommended
We ate here based on recommendations from friends and family that had been before. They rated it as amazing and wonderful. Maybe it was just an off night, but our experience was anything but wonderful.
We arrived ten minutes early for our reservation and were not seated until thirty minutes after our reservation time. They were busy, but what's the point of being a reservation only type of place if it takes 40 minutes to seat people.
The service was wonderful. Our server was Hollie and she was great. She answered all of our questions and helped us navigate the menu with the dining plan we had.
The restaurant in itself was not what we expected. The folks that recommended this restaurant raved about the atmosphere and that there were salt water aquariums everywhere and that was what we expected. What we got was one wall of fish tanks on the other side of the room that we could not see very well. So if you go, expect that you won't be seeing much unless you are on the floor level near the tanks.
The food was beautifully arranged on the plates, but tasted bland and fishy. So much so that my husband didn't even eat his and the restaurant manager ended up crediting us back his meal point.
The kids meals were ok, but our girls just kind of picked at them. The only thing that was great was the dessert. I recommend the chocolate wave and the cupcakes for the kiddos.
All in all we won't be going back to the Coral Reef. It was a waste of time, energy and dining plan points.
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—Reviewed by NJDzneMom Review Date: 11/11/2013
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
Dined here the week of Nov 4th. We've eaten here in the past and even though I'm not a seafood fan (DH and DS are)I remembered a very good filet from a prior visit. I ordered the sirloin steak and had to send it back twice because it was not cooked properly; DS indicated lobster in mac and cheese was tough. The manager apologized and comped appetizers to try to make up for it, so while the service was good, the food quality is lacking. I will not be returning to this restaurant on future trips.
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Food QualityReviewed by dgurgens Review Date: 04/15/2013
Rating: (4) Recommended
I recommend Coral Reef because I know of many times that the food was delicious. Unfortunately, on 4/5 it was very boring and left a lot to be desired. My husband wasn't looking forward to this meal, however I was. It's always been a favorite. Not anymore. Once they get the menu back to where it used to be, I'll give it another shot. I left quite disappointed, as it's my favorite restaurant.
Our waitress, Patty, was awesome though. She offered to bring me other entrees to make up for my disappointment.
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FoodReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/15/2023
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
Food was mediocre, atmosphere a bit tired, but the fish tank makes up for it.
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Aquarium in dining room which is very entertainingCons:
Food was priced fairly high, and just ok.Reviewed by TheAristocat Review Date: 06/17/2022
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
Unless you are a mega seafood buff, this restaurant is probably a skip. The draw is most certainly not the food, but that amazing view of the aquarium. However, only a row of tables are actually adjacent to it. The majority of the tables are in the middle or back of the restaurant with more of a stadium seating kind of deal which - while you can still see inside the tank - is not nearly as enticing. Not to mention you can just visit The Seas With Nemo and Friends and stroll right on up to the tank glass to be face to face with the same animals. Circling back to the food - it's not the best but not the worst. I'd liken it to chain restaurant quality, but at much steeper prices. With all of the amazing dining EPCOT has to offer, Coral Reef isn't nearly as sofishticated as it should be for the price, and you want to make sure you're getting shrimply the best bang for you buck.
