Thoughts on the Coral Reef

[MJMcB]

I don't eat fish but the menu seems interesting. What are your thoughts on the place?

[yoyoflamingo]

I love the atmosphere, but wasn't too impressed with the food. Granted, it was a few years ago, but I haven't been in a rush to go back. I have been thinking about trying again though.

[BANANAZ]

When we were there, it was really noisy! There were a ton of kids crying, and it was really hard to enjoy the atmosphere. I wish they had a separate place for the kids to eat...

[Dustysage]

I love this restaurant. It has an upscale menu, beautiful decor, and you can't beat the huge aquarium view. However, I did find it a bit hard to eat fish, while looking at live ones through the window. But you get over it.

[OCBear]

I also loved this restaurant, was very quiet. I had one of the first ADR's for lunch. I think I had a chicken dish, so no seafood for me. I had a table right by the aquarium.

This was my last meal before heading to the airport, was a nice meal to end the trip on.

[Coastierox]

I'm eating here next Sunday (Sep 27) I'll try to remember to post my thoughts. Someone remind me.

[Coastierox]

Ok, just got back from the world and eating at Coral Reef. Overall, I'd say it was ok. I thought the food was good, but $25 for a slab of Mahi and about a cup of rice? Bit much if you ask me. The service was to be desired. I hate having to ask to get my Coke Zero refilled. The kids meals where a good portion and hate pretty good options as well as the standard disney meal choices. (Chikcken nuggets or Mac and Cheese.) We sat along the wall furthest from the aquarium glass, but I found the view to still be pretty good. Last but not least; to my surprise i was awarded a small rasberry lava-cake type thing for celebrating my birthday today as well. That was really really good! Anyways, there you go and Bob's your uncle...

[stephanieboyd]

We ate there in January. We were on the dining plan and though we did not pay for our meal then and there we felt it was overpriced for what you got. I had the steak which was a little on the tough side and I think my husband had the pork. He said it was good. You are paying for the atmosphere. We did sit right by the glass which was very beautiful, when we weren't dealing with everyones children coming up and trying to stand on the ledge of the tank and practically putting their feet on the table. Also being we were on the dining plan the waiter actually asked us how we were going to pay his tip. He should be glad we gave him one after that comment. We would probably pass on eating there again.

[Coastierox]

Originally Posted by stephanieboyd

Also being we were on the dining plan the waiter actually asked us how we were going to pay his tip. He should be glad we gave him one after that comment. We would probably pass on eating there again.

I had that happen a couple years ago, I said cash and left no tip... A tip is a is a voluntary extra payment for exceptional service. Too often these days it is expected for less than average service. I refuse to pay a tip when I have to ask to have my drink refilled and it is then done grudgingly. I will not ever pay a tip to one who asks for one, I will, however, pay tip a server who actually puts forth the effort to EARN one.

[PatMN]

We ate there this spring and loved the atmosphere, but didn't think the food was that great. It is crossed off our list for the future.

[disneymom2jhe]

Originally Posted by PatMN

We ate there this spring and loved the atmosphere, but didn't think the food was that great. It is crossed off our list for the future.

My thoughts exactly. We ate there two trips ago. Loved the atmosphere and our waiter was very pleasant. We actually had a table right against the aquarium. But the food was definitely not worth the money. I wanted to bring the kids on the last trip because I thought they would love it, but it certainly would have cost more than it was worth.

[Mouse princess]

I had the same experience. When we ate there the place was lovely, but the food was just not worth the price. I would not eat there again. There are much better places to eat at WDW, IMO.