Coral Reef Restaurant

4.1
2074 reviews

About

Seafood RestaurantRestaurantDisney
Enjoy intimate dining and spectacular views of a living coral reef—and more than 2,000 amazing sea creatures who call it home!

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutNot available
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Coral Reef Restaurant
200 Epcot Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL
32830, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
2,074 reviews
5 stars
1,209
4 stars
401
3 stars
183
2 stars
125
1 star
156

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some dishes praised while others criticized for being bland or poorly cooked.

Service

Service experiences vary widely; some servers received high praise while others were reported as rude or inattentive.

Atmosphere

The aquarium view is a highlight, creating a unique dining experience, though seating arrangements can affect visibility.

Value for Money

Many customers felt the portion sizes were small relative to the high prices, leading to dissatisfaction with overall value.

Reservations

Reservations are highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity, but some guests reported issues with seating preferences.
  • JD
    Joseph Drewes
    3 days ago
    5.0
    Amazing experience for the second time in the last few months. Get the in house prepared Fettuccine, Grilled Snapper or Short Rib. Service is excellent and the aquarium is worth the experience in itself. Sharks, stingrays and even scuba divers right in front of you during your meal. Kids loved it too. Elevated food.
  • MB
    Matthew Bell
    Jan 5, 2026
    4.0
    You can't beat the imaginative character of this spot. Great place, and excellent service. Affordable too, for Disney -- only marginally higher than quick service for a great sit down experience.
  • JO
    JP Owens
    Dec 27, 2025
    5.0
    Highly suggest reservations! The atmosphere is amazing, portions less than expected for the price but very good food. Staff are very friendly and glad to tell you about the fish swimming by your table.
  • AC
    Amber C
    Dec 22, 2025
    5.0
    Recently I saw a ton of people on social media discussing how horrible coral reef was. I was shocked because I had always liked it, but hadn’t eaten there in a few years so my family and I decided to give it another try today. I’m not sure what everyone was complaining about, but we all highly enjoyed our time there. The pineapple bread - wonderful. It was flakey and warm and delicious. I had the shrimp fettuccine - flavorful and delicious and the sauce was perfect - not too thick and overbearing. My husband and daughter also enjoyed their meals (surf and turf and the seafood boil). It is a beautiful restaurant, our server was super attentive, and the food was excellent (and came out very quickly the week of Christmas none the less!) Would highly recommend!
  • M2
    Manoln 2
    Dec 16, 2025
    3.0
    We had reservations for Coral Reef. The decor is nice and you get a view of the aquarium. We had a very nice and personable waiter Paul, but that's where the good experience ended. The woman who actually brought out our food (Katy or Kaly), large woman, thick glasses, brunette, two buns in the back of her hair slammed our food down at the table so hard and fast that the food almost slid off my plate and onto my lap. The grilled chicken in the kids meal was dry and flavorless. The broccoli was basically raw. The shrimp fettuccine had no seasoning or butter. Several of us got the braised short rib, which came highly recommended. It was good. Food was very pricey for the quality. Overall, there are just too many other good restaurants at Disney to come here again.

Frequently Asked Questions About Coral Reef Restaurant

What type of cuisine does Coral Reef Restaurant serve?

Coral Reef Restaurant serves American cuisine with a focus on seafood dishes.

What are the operating hours of Coral Reef Restaurant?

The restaurant is open daily from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM and 3:45 PM to 8:30 PM.