Reviews of Coral Reef – Lunch/Dinner
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Reviewed by DisneyJunkie Review Date: 10/31/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Coral Reef is one of our must-do restaurants on each trip to WDW. We love the food, and love the view of the Seas' aquarium and it's beautiful sea life. The wait service can be hit or miss, but the meals and desserts are just great.
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Great theming. Terrific food. Good service.Cons:
Need to offer normal iced tea. Pomegranate one is nasty.Reviewed by Fitzboyzmom Review Date: 07/28/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
I have been here before and wasn't too crazy about it. We ended up here when other locations were full one day and they let us in without a reservation. The inside is just great, and this time the food matched the décor. Everything was delicious. Two of us had chicken Caesar salad and it was one of the best we've had. I am glad, because I really do like going here...it is very relaxing watching the fish and the lighting is subdued. A nice alternative to some of the more noisy/crowded places around.
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—Reviewed by lamystreaux Review Date: 06/07/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Didn't know what to expect here, but we really enjoyed this meal. I had the trout and my wife had the mahi mahi. We both really enjoyed our dishes. Great desserts as well. Our server was nice as well. A nice, relaxing break from the parks.
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yummy food, ambienceCons:
noneReviewed by kermike Review Date: 04/09/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Ate here on 4/1, party of 8 with 4:30 reservations arrived 15 minutes early and was sat before 4:30. I was a little worried about this reservation but I was out numbered in picking someplace else. I have been reading reviews and was not expecting much however we had a very nice dinner with a great waiter. One of the kids ordered the Mac & Cheese and was not happy with it and they offered to bring her something else out without us even asking for it.
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Food, waiter, atmosphereCons:
NoneReviewed by MagicKat103 Review Date: 03/12/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Ate here end of Feb. Excellent time. Eating while being surrounded by the fish is wonderful. DH said that his meal was one of the best fish meals he has ever had. DD6 ate all her salmon and some of mine. DD4 enjoyed her meal as well. Will come back here in a second. Glad we tried it.
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—Reviewed by ktkueb80 Review Date: 02/25/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
My DH and I arrived about 15 minutes early for our reservations on 2/23 and were seated immediatley. Our table was in the center, so we had a decent view of the tank. My DH had the NY strip steak which was cooked just the way he likes it and the bailey's mousse. He raved about both. I had the lobster pasta and the wave, which were both incredible. Hands down our best dinner this trip and would return again (maybe even twice!).
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food, atmosphereCons:
noneReviewed by Victoria Review Date: 01/16/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Our third time dining at Coral Reef. We had a party of 15 and we were seated in two booths on 1st level close to tank. Kids just loved watching the rays, fish, turtles, divers, in the tank. Our food was very good, fruit smoothies popular, Our waiters were very good. Had a lovely dinner and a great experience. One grandaughter thought her lobster pasta her best meal all week. Our large party tried most everything on the menu and everyone enjoyed their meals very much. A must do for the kids and a tradition when we visit Disneyworld.
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noneReviewed by Piper2010 Review Date: 07/23/2022
Rating: (9) Recommended
This was my family’s favorite place to dine! I feel like too many people sleep on this place! The food was fresh and well cooked and nothing beats the atmosphere! My son absolutely loved watching the aquarium through out dinner and still talks about the sea turtle! This would be our first reservation if we return to Disney! Prices are a bit on the more expensive side and maybe not a great place for less adventurous eaters but we are a New England family so seafood is more normal then chicken nuggets for our kiddo so it worked for us!
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Love love love watching the sea life while dining Calm and relaxing atmosphere Good seafood that is cooked wellCons:
Pricey Might not be a great choice for kids that don’t like seafood Might make some people uncomfortable eating seafood while watching the sea life swim around themReviewed 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.
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Aquarium view and foodCons:
Chairs are hardReviewed 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!
