Disney Eats: Coral Reef
The older I get the more I consider Epcot to be my home park. One of my favorite things about Epcot is all of the magic it has hidden in plain sight. One example of this magic is the delicious restaurant Coral Reef!
Seared Mahi Mahi
The Coral Reef is table service restaurant located inside the same pavilion as The Seas with Nemo and Friends. It’s truly amazing how much beauty is packed into one pavilion! Between a restaurant, two attractions, and tons of other activities related to sea life, I can easily spend hours in there.
The Seas Pavilion
One major perk of the Coral Reef is that it’s particularly easy to get reservations! Since most seem to overlook it, I like to make sure this reservation is on my list for most trips. If you love those breathtaking views of the floor to ceiling tanks in the Seas Pavilion, you’ll be excited to know that they are the starfish of the show in this restaurant!
Coral Reef offers specialty seafood dishes as well as other entree options. Whether you’re in the mood for Mahi Mahi or a New York strip steak, this restaurant has got you covered! You’ll also find a great menu of specialty drinks to explore like The Abyss, Coral ‘Rita, and Captain’s Rum Runner.
Coral Reef’s Specialty Drinks
Recently Coral Reef has started offering a three course meal for $45 per person which includes an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert. For an extra fee of $22 specialty beer and wine pairings can be added to your meal. Since we’re currently in Food and Wine Festival season this promotion may only be through the end of the festival in November, but I’m hoping it will stay!
Braised Short Rib
On our recent trip my family experienced the three course meal and loved it! My brother and I enjoyed Braised Short Rib with Whipped Potatoes and my mom had Seared Mahi Mahi with Toasted Coconut Rice, Jerk Seasonings, Avocado Crema, and Mango-Shrimp Salsa. Needless to say, there was nothing left on our plates!
Key Lime Tart
After our entrees we each enjoyed our own desserts. Our servers surprised me with my favorite dessert from the restaurant, the Turtle Cheesecake. My brother tried the Chocolate Wave and my mother tried the Key Lime Tart.
The Chocolate Wave
Aside from the amazing food and atmosphere, the service was also outstanding! Although this was not my first time at the Coral Reef, it was the first time for my family and they have fallen in love with it. I know we will be making reservations here when we visit Epcot for years to come!
If you’re looking to treat your family to a sit down meal in the parks instead of a sandwich, or trying to find another table service restaurant for your Dining Plan, the Coral Reef is your restaurant. To get a better idea of some of the other foods they offer, check out their menu here!
Walt Disney World is full of so many amazing experiences both obvious and hidden. Don’t be afraid to find those experiences that require a little searching; they are often the most rewarding!
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Belle Bermudez-Tubel
October 24, 2017 at 9:00 amEverything seriously look AMAZING! We will have to try this when we go to Disney!
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:36 pmYes! Enjoy!
Kuleigh
October 24, 2017 at 10:23 amI’ve never heard of the restaurant in Epcot! My favorite place to eat in Epcot has to be Nine Dragons! I’m dying to go back to Disney. It’s been six years already!
Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:36 pmOh that place is good too I hear!
Marette Flora @ Floradise
October 24, 2017 at 10:31 amWhat an awesome setting for dinner! We went to Epcot for the first time this year but we didn’t have as much time there as I wanted. We need to go back!
Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:36 pmOh yes! It deserves some extra time!
Rachel Ritlop
October 24, 2017 at 12:42 pmWhat a cute place! I haven’t visited Epcot in forever, I want to go back soon!
Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:35 pmIsn’t it though? I love it!
Adriana
October 24, 2017 at 1:00 pmThis sounds so yummy! I love Disney – I haven’t been to Disney in far too long!
Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:35 pmI hope you make it back soon!
Miss ALK
October 24, 2017 at 1:26 pmI didn’t even know that restaurant was at Disney! I love Epcot too so I’ll have to remember this for a future trip.
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Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:35 pmIt’s so hidden and perfect! You couldn’t find it unless you knew it was there!
Michelle @ She's Not So Basic
October 24, 2017 at 4:14 pmMmmmm everything looks so tasty! I went to Epcot a couple years ago and definitely gained a few pounds haha
Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:35 pmIt was so yummy! You’ve gotta go!
Courtney Connolly
October 24, 2017 at 6:34 pmCoral Reef is not one of the restaurants that was on my immediate radar but I definitely want to eat there someday! I LOVE that it backs onto the aquarium!
Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:35 pmI know! truly the best views!
Tori Canonge
October 24, 2017 at 6:42 pmI haven’t been to Disney World in ages, but I do remember loving Epcot and the wide variety of food you could get there. Once I move back to the east coast, I’ll have to add this to my list when we go to Disney!
Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:34 pmYes I hope you get to visit soon!
Jordyn
October 24, 2017 at 8:06 pmI’ve never been to the Coral Reef restaurant but it looks like a lot of fun! The three course meal sounds super yummy!
Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:34 pmOh it was! Such a treat during our long park day!
Rachel @ STCL
October 24, 2017 at 8:30 pmWhat a cute restaurant! Funny you say Epcot is your go-to the older you get. SAME! I feel like I’ve done most dining options at other parks but still have a lot to explore at Epcot!
Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:34 pmYes! Epcot is the best!
mckenna bleu
October 24, 2017 at 9:06 pmThis is so awesome! I want to eat here when I go to Epcot. Looks amazing!
Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:34 pmYes! You totally have to!
Valerie
October 25, 2017 at 8:34 amI haven’t been to WDW since I was a kid… but I’ve been hearing amazing things about Epcot in recent years! I’ll have to try and book a trip soon (maybe during the food & wine festival?).
Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:33 pmYes I would definitely suggest for food and wine fest!
Helen @ Hel On Heels
October 25, 2017 at 8:44 amThis looks amazing and is the cutest restaurant ever. I just love Disney.
Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:33 pmOh me too girl!
Lisa Roe
October 25, 2017 at 10:33 amWe haven’t been to Disney since our girls were little. My dream is to take them again, now that they are all grown up and have a blast vacationing there together again!
Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:33 pmAwe y’all will have a BLAST!
Anna Hubbard
October 25, 2017 at 10:35 amThis looks like a fun place to go eat!
Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:33 pmIt really is! So beautiful!
Angeline Holub
October 25, 2017 at 2:15 pmThe food looks amazing and I love the tropical colors of the drinks!
Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:33 pmI know right? So fun!
Kristen @ TheSophisticatedGal
October 25, 2017 at 5:46 pmThis looks like such a fun place to eat! And the food looked really yummy 🙂
Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:32 pmIt really is! I love that it’s still kind of secret!
Nicholle Demag
October 25, 2017 at 6:55 pmI’ve never heard of this restaurant- it looks delicious!
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Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:32 pmOMG its such a hidden gem! I love it!
Ashley Vickney
October 25, 2017 at 7:45 pmThis is so cool! My parents were just there with some friends and enjoyed it so much!
Kaitlyn Fickle Killebrew
October 27, 2017 at 12:32 pmOh really? So happy to hear it!