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fightinfire21
Mouseketeer
Registered: April 2005
Location: Cassville, PA
Posts: 300Review Date: Mon April 27, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5
Positive aspects of the product (pros): atmosphere, chocolate wave dessert Cons:
We have ate here twice now. The atmosphere is great. Very unique setting with an entire wall that looks right into the aquarium. The food here is very average and nothing is noteworthy except for the chocolate wave dessert which is fantastic. Service is nothing spectacular either. I would recommend eating here at least once to experience the atmosphere and the chocolate wave. I won't go out of my way to eat here but wouldn't completely avoid it either. 
*NikkiBell*
Careful with the Cool Whip!
LOX IS MY NEMESIS!!!
I'm coming off of the plane decked out with a Snooki poof
Registered: June 2005
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 10945Review Date: Mon April 27, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Very unique atmosphere, great desserts Cons: Smaller portions than most restaurants, servers afraid to correct unruly children
Coral Reef is a very unique restaurant. I enjoyed our lunch there during one of our past trips. My boyfriend and I were lucky enough to get a seat directly next to the huge aquarium. This was a great surprise, but soon turned into more of an annoyance as children from tables all over the restaurant would crowd around our table to get a better view. At one point, a young boy even pushed my chair (with me in it!) to squeeze between our table and the glass. Unfortunately, our speaker was very hesitant to ask the children to move. When I told her I would be doing so myself, she did ask them to leave. It was not long before they returned again.
The food was good, but nothing spectacular. The portions were incredibly small. My boyfriend's appetizer (the land and sea combo) consisted of a small piece of beef and two pieces of grilled shrimp. When he tried to get one of the pieces of its skewer, it flew to the floor and that was most of his appetizer!
I found my entree, the grilled pork tenderloin, to be larger in size. My boyfriend's fish dish was very small.
The best part about this restaurant (other than the beautiful fish) is the dessert menu. I had the Bailey's and Jack Daniel's mousse and absolutely loved it. I did find one of the layers a bit too strong though. My boyfriend enjoyed the chocolate wave very much.
I would recommend this restaurant for a lunch if no other Epcot table service is available.
nedac
Mouseketeer
Registered: July 2007
Location: Lafayette, LA
Posts: 397Review Date: Mon April 27, 2009 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 3
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Atmosphere & Theme Cons: Terrible service, blah food
I realize I will be the party popper here, but I was not at all impressed with this restaurant. It has tons of potential, but the service was atrocious and the food was truck stop quality. Our waiter would dissappear for 15 - 20 minutes at a time. We literally saw him 3-4 times during the entire meal. I am not a tough customer to please. Keep my drink full and I will be happy, but this guy couldn't even do that. After a long day in the park with a 2 year old who just had a meltdown, I was not in the mood.
As for the food, I had a steak which didn't taste terrible, but when I say it was the consitency of a leather shoe, I am not kidding. This was one of the toughest steaks I have ever consumed. For the price, it was an abomination. Eat your wallet next time and save the money.
dpuck1998
I'm innocent I tell you...innocent! I've been framed!
Worlds second largest Miami Dolphin fan
Registered: April 2003
Location: Vicksburg, MI
Posts: 10291Review Date: Tue April 28, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 2
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Good View Cons: Bad food and service
The best was to describe this place is that I won't go back. I think that says it all.
NWOhioAngela
DIS Veteran
Registered: January 2005
Posts: 1106Review Date: Wed April 29, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): great aquarium Cons: nothing noteworthy on the menu
I have visited Coral Reef twice in the last year. I really wanted to love this restaurant, but its just okay. The aquarium is gorgeous and a real draw for me, but the food is just okay. Not bad, but just pretty ho-hum and certainly overpriced for what you get.
Disney_Mama
DIS Veteran
Registered: November 2005
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Posts: 1409Review Date: Wed April 29, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Amazing views Cons: None
This is a restaurant that myself and my children can't stop thinking about. We loved everything about it. Our food was great both times. Our service was wonderful. The view keeps the kids occupied for the entire meal. We would go back every trip.....but we enjoy trying all the restaurants.
timandlesley
The tag fairy may not but the Tag Genie does!!!
Registered: April 2004
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 5488Review Date: Wed April 29, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Cons:
We went here for our anniverary and I had called ahead of time and emailed pictures to make this a special night. They gave us a tank side table which was awesome and the personalized menu was on the table which thrilled and surprised my husband. The kids had fun using the fish finding guide on the table to locate the fish in the tanks, and the restaraunt was lovely by the tanks. The food was pretty good and the mixed drinks we ordered were good as well. We ordered Lobster bisque for an appetizer and it was just o.k. I ordered the Mahi Mahi and found it very tasty and my kids ordered the Mahi Mahi on the kids menu and they STILL talk about how much they loved this meal. My husband ordered the steak and he said it was good as well. For desert I had the chocolate wave and they brought it out with a special "congratulations" presentation which was nice. I know there are negative reviews out there for this restaraunt but for us it met our needs and thensome, we had a wonderful experience here. We were also on the dining plan so we weren't focused on how much things cost which makes a difference because it is quite pricey.
rn4val
Mouseketeer
Registered: February 2008
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 431Review Date: Fri May 1, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): aquarium is nice Cons: loud
Very loud so hard to talk. We enjoyed the food. The rosotto that come with our fish was very delicious. The servers were very busy so service a little slow
MikeWD
Disney Park Fanatic
Registered: February 2006
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 136Review Date: Fri May 1, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): the aquarium view Cons: the decor
This is an odd restaurant, tucked way in a non-descript corner of future world. We went because we heard how neat the aquarium view was. This was definitely the best part of the meal. Divers were exploring the tank and would wave to guests. The restaurant provides info about the fish in the tank -- the kids enjoyed trying to spot the different fish.
Another neat thing about this restaurant was the fact that they made a special menu with pictures we had provided via email prior to our trip. This made for a really neat keepsake.
But, alas, the food was only mediocre. Nothing special here. Pretty pricey for what you get. I guess you are paying to watch fish. Oh, boy.
tohono2000
Earning My Ears
Registered: March 2007
Posts: 38Review Date: Sun May 3, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 2
Positive aspects of the product (pros): It is sitting down Cons: Dark, noisy, Food...
You know, I ate here during a Wine and Food Special event and it was great. Now, if you could do that in this place instead of the God Awful Swill they do serve, I would eat here. Once again, Disney thinks serving food is a bonus...hey, how about good food. The "tired little crab cake" is gone, but it is still quite bad.
I<3EvilQueen
Is That the Fashion 2nd Amendment-The Right to Bare Arms?
Registered: April 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 1242Review Date: Mon May 4, 2009 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5
Positive aspects of the product (pros): The View Cons: The Food
The View here is AMAZING. We were seated at a table right at the glass, but really that is the only good thing I can say.
The food was pretty blah, and overpriced.
I<3EvilQueen
Is That the Fashion 2nd Amendment-The Right to Bare Arms?
Registered: April 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 1242Review Date: Mon May 4, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5
Positive aspects of the product (pros): The View Cons: The Food
The View here is AMAZING. We were seated at a table right at the glass, but really that is the only good thing I can say.
The food was pretty blah, and overpriced.
pperfectmom
Has the sense of direction of a manatee
What's a chachi?
Registered: May 2006
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 2746Review Date: Thu May 7, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): atmosphere, service Cons: none
We loved the Coral Reef. The service was fantastic as was the view of the tanks. It is a very relaxing place to go and have a nice meal. The food wasn't the best in the world, but we enjoyed everything we ordered-crab legs, steak and kid's fish. The creme brulee was very good as well. The only problem we had was that it was hard for the kids to see the tank because of the wall on the side of the booth(we were on an upper level).
coachsomer
Mouseketeer
Registered: October 2007
Location: Forty Fort,Pa
Posts: 160Review Date: Fri May 8, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5
Positive aspects of the product (pros): views amazing, a must do---- ONCE ! Cons: food too fancy for us, pricey
I think it worth doing once, just for the views.
I don't think the food would draw you back.
We did the rides early AM. and found ourselves outside their doors around 11:30 in July and just walked in and were seated right-away. very cool seeing the fish and divers. glad we did it once just to say we did it, but won't be hurring back for another visit.
LuccaDrake
Mouseketeer
Registered: March 2008
Location: Southern Maine
Posts: 498Review Date: Sun May 10, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): fish viewing, good service Cons: noisy
We ate here in 9/08. We had a reservation but still had to wait a few minutes before being seated. We got a great seat in a booth on the first level right across from the giant tank. They serve you bread with an olive oil/balsamic vinaigrette mixture which was good. We did not order the sad little crab cake or any other appetizers. A couple of us had the teriyaki steak and I had the mahi mahi. All of the meals were good and I especially loved the sauce that's on the mahi mahi. For dessert there are only a few choices and I had the chocolate wave. It was good but nothing out of the ordinary. Our server was great and was always there with refill on drinks before we ran out. It was a neat restaurant but was very noisy. I probably would not book this again soon as there are so many other places to try.
minnie74
Mouseketeer
Registered: May 2009
Posts: 98Review Date: Mon May 11, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Chocolate Wave, aquarium view Cons: shrimp not on dinner menu
I always enjoy dining here, particularly due to the atmosphere. I am not a seafood eater, except for shrimp. The last 3-4 visits, I've noticed that shrimp dishes are not on the dinner menu. Therefore, I am limited to chicken or steak. The chicken breast dish has always been great, and I really like the spaetzle. I had never tried it until my last visit, and it was really great. My most favorite item on the menu is the chocolate wave dessert. It is nice to watch the fish, and the sea turtle cruise by while you eat. If you make a late ADR for dinner or just dessert, the restaurant is less crowded and you can take more time to enjoy the aquarium.
msc_idiot
Mouseketeer
Registered: January 2009
Posts: 90Review Date: Mon May 11, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): The sides are great. Cons: Very inconsistant
The draw is obviously the aquarium, but the food is (at times) just as good. The first time we went it was absolutely great - everything we ordered was almost perfect. But the second two times we went it was disappointing. But we always leave having tried a new vegetable or other side dish that we never had before and add it to our home recipes. I just wish it was more consistant either way. Even if it was always bad, at least then we wouldn't be tempted to try it again just to see...
SheenaXena21
DIS Veteran
Registered: February 2005
Posts: 1223Review Date: Tue May 19, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): I like the food! Cons: Sometimes the service is bad...
I've eaten here here 4 times and never had a bad experience. We always have great food. Sometimes the service sucked, but not always.
I always get a steak and they are IMO great!!! The aquarium is great, it is loud, but it's Disney.
LorilieMarie
Addicted to Disney
Registered: August 2006
Location: Saint Charles, MO
Posts: 363Review Date: Fri May 29, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Theme, view, chocolate dessert Cons: Food not that great, small portions
I would go back to Coral Reef for the experience, but not the food. The atmosphere is relaxing and enjoyable because of the tank. I had a hard time choosing my meal because nothing looked that great. Our party all ordered something different. It was edible, small portions, nothing special. The chocolate wave desert was a big hit with my daughter.
susiemouse
Earning My Ears
Registered: July 2008
Location: Newfound Lake, NH
Posts: 73Review Date: Tue June 2, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Setting, Service, Food Cons:
We had an excellent experience, we were seated immediately next to the tank, our waiter Jim was excellent and on top of every detail, The kids loved seeing the marine life and the divers when they held up signs for guest celebrating different events. Everyone around us was in good spirits! Definitely order the seafood, my husband had a steak and it was ok, he thought it taste the same as Canada's Le Cellier.
lady_hlh
DIS Veteran
Registered: April 2006
Location: Niskayuna, NY
Posts: 1553Review Date: Wed June 3, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Aquariam Cons: Noisy, long waits
We have had dinner at the Coral Reef from 2006 through 2008. We always had very good service and our DD loved watching for the sea life in the aquariam to mark them off on her menu. One year we sat right next to the tank and there were divers who played with her through the glass. Both my DH and I have enjoyed all the seafood entrees that we have tried and I love the blackened catfish on top of cheese grits. The noise level can get quite high at times and a few times we have had to way quite awhile past our ADR time but this is one of our favorites.
cnorris40
Earning My Ears
Registered: May 2007
Posts: 40Review Date: Wed June 10, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Setting/View & Desserts. Cons: Horrible Bathrooms, Small Portions
This is a ambiance restaurant, not as much a food restaurant. They could do much better with the food, but it was fairly good. We are not seafood people, so we all had steaks or chicken. The chicken breasts we ordered for the kids was a full boneless chicken breast, cooked very well and very moist. the sides left something to be desired, but that will be come a common theme. The steaks that were ordered were good, cooked to order (without issue)and of very good size. The sides were lackluster. The roasted potatoes were of small portions, very little taste, and undercooked. The waitstaff was very helpful, if not a little stuffy, and was able to get me some "cheese grits" from a different entree. Again, small portions, but had flavor... that didn't impress me much, I can buy good grits by the 10 pound bag at Walmart. Regardless of the above complaints, we did enjoy our time at the Coral Reef, and did enjoy it, the ambiance made the difference.
missminniemouse
DIS Veteran
Registered: September 2004
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 890Review Date: Wed June 10, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): fun atmosphere Cons: pricey
We generally like this restaurant. It is a lot of fun to sit and watch the fish while you eat. Our children (ages 13 and 9) like this restaurant a lot.
We had a friend with us several years ago that didn't like his entree. He ordered lobster and didn't like the way it was prepared. He was expecting a more traditional preparation rather than the version that he got. I have to blame him somewhat for his choice, because he should have realized what he was getting by reading the menu more closely.
We have always enjoyed the food here and find it an enjoyable place to dine in EPCOT.
kramer222
Mouseketeer
Registered: November 2007
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 281Review Date: Thu June 25, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): The food was actually pretty good Cons: Like eating next to a jet engine
The best part of our evening was the personalized greeting from the scuba diver, which I understand they are no longer doing. The food was actually quite good - we each had seafood dishes for dinner.
The ambiance, however - yeesh. We sat by the aquarium and I was bombarded by kids running up to the glass and pushing my chair. Where these children's parents were, I don't know. Also, it was so loud in this restaurant - not the best for a romantic evening. (And with it's aquarium setting, you think it would be.)
maroo
DIS Veteran
Registered: August 2008
Location: MS
Posts: 8049Review Date: Fri June 26, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): great atmosphere, good service Cons: below average food
This atmosphere is cool and this is a good choice if you want a table service restaurant in Future World. But the food is sub-par with few menu choices.
I have been here twice and both times received good service.
caysee
Earning My Ears
Registered: July 2009
Location: Orlando,FL
Posts: 3Review Date: Thu July 23, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Atmosphere Cons: Can be noisy
We went to the Coral Reef for my daughter's birthday. We had a reservation for 11:30 and were seated about 11:40. To my surprise we were seated right next to the aquarium at a table for four even though there was only 2 of us. Our server was prompt to attend to us, went over all the items on the menu and took our drink orders. We had the scallops for an appetizer which were very good with a nice flavor. My daughter had the lobster ravioli and I had the Mahi Mahi. The ravoli was good and the fish was excellent. I had all the sauces put on the side which was not a problem. The portions were good and not overwhelming. Our server brought out a chocolate desert for my daughter with a candle and wished her Happy Birthday. Our server was great, didn't rush us at all and was very attentive. Overall the lunch was really good. I had read the reviews here and was very leary about eating here. It is a little pricey, but no more so than the other resturants at Disney. Overall a good experience.
Cap.Steamboat Willie
Mouseketeer
Registered: January 2009
Location: New York City
Posts: 278Review Date: Sat August 15, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): One of the best desserts I've ever had at a Disney Park Cons: Decor needs an update/makeover
I had lunch at the "Coral Reef" restaurant on my August 2009 Disney trip. I've read quite a few negative comments directed at this establishment and I must admit I was a bit wary. We were a party of five adults and two children and were seated near the tank. We had a delightful lunch. The fish we ordered were prepared perfectly and the Lobster ravioli was great with plenty of chunks of claw meat on top. For lunch, the sizes of the appetizers, entrees, and desserts were just right. It is pricey but then again this is Disney. The dessert a few of us ended with was this ice cream with candied fruit cigar on top and sitting on a fruit syrup smear. The look was simply but classy and it was a perfect end to an overall good meal. I think the establishment maybe hearing all the bad press and have made changes to their staff and menu (i.e. my lobster ravioli and dessert do not appear on the menu posted on the DIS). I do not know, but from where I stand and after what I experienced, this restaurant is a totally different monster than what has been depicted on the boards. As of August I definitely would come again and recommend it to others. If Disney people are reading the reviews on this site please please please redecorate.
Cherinva
Co-Host of the Va. DIS Meet and avid pin collector
Registered: October 2007
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 5831Review Date: Mon August 31, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): View, food Cons: None
I didn't go here but 2 of my family members did. They loved it. They said the service was the best and the food was wonderful.
ckpegasus102313
Earning My Ears
Registered: September 2008
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 38Review Date: Mon August 31, 2009 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 3
Positive aspects of the product (pros): fish tanks Cons: loudness, food
Reading the reviews, i had high expectations for eating here on our past vacations (Aug. 09). I'm sad to say that the food I ate, was terrible. I order the steak, I figured it was a safe choice. I felt like a cow at a salt lick. I have never eaten so something so nasty. It tasted like someone poured a saltshaker over it and the potaoes looked like they were cooked in a microwave. Becaue of the acoustics were terrible. Between the yelling and the salt, I felt like someone was smashing my head into a brick wall.
sherrylynn99
Earning My Ears
Registered: September 2009
Location: Morgan City, LA
Posts: 5Review Date: Wed September 9, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): great atmosphere, cool aquarium, unique Cons: slow seating, slow service at times
My family and I love this restaurant. It has become a tradition to do this each time we visit. Often there is very slow seating at the restaurant and that is very disappointing! Occasionally we also have slow service, or little service. Most of the time we have a great time and want to come again! I do find the food is bland, but of course I come from south Louisiana and everything is bland to me! The selection of entrees is ok, but I'd like to see more.
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