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Classy, Epcot Center outpost featuring gourmet seafood meals amid aquariums with exotic sea animals.
Hours
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 4–9 PM |
| Sunday | 4–9 PM |
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 939-5277
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Reviews
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We were happy to find a dinner reservation to try this highly recommended restaurant in Epcot! It’s def a cool atmosphere with the gigantic aquarium that is an entire side of the restaurant! The decorations are ocean inspired too & adds to the ambience. I like that the seating is like a theater do every table has a view of the aquarium. The food was average & a tiny bit pricey.
We ordered Mac & cheese off kids menu, the grilled snapper (kinda dry but tasty) & shrimp fettuccine which was typical & good. We also ordered the fun light up kids drink, a glass of wine & coconut shrimp as an appetizer.
… moreWe ordered Mac & cheese off kids menu, the grilled snapper (kinda dry but tasty) & shrimp fettuccine which was typical & good. We also ordered the fun light up kids drink, a glass of wine & coconut shrimp as an appetizer.
M B
10/12/2025 Had dinner here and ordered the snapper. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. There’s an aquarium inside of it which was cool to see!
I was hoping I could pick out the fish I was going to eat.
They had several sharks in there and an old sea turtle which I didn’t see. We had the dark chocolate birthday cake too which was delicious and enough for 8 people!!!
I would recommend stopping here for dinner and a birthday celebration.
… moreI was hoping I could pick out the fish I was going to eat.
They had several sharks in there and an old sea turtle which I didn’t see. We had the dark chocolate birthday cake too which was delicious and enough for 8 people!!!
I would recommend stopping here for dinner and a birthday celebration.
Hector Murillo
Coral Reef Restaurant at EPCOT was an excellent dining experience and a surprisingly relaxing break from the pace of the park. What really sets this restaurant apart is the massive aquarium wall that runs alongside most of the dining room. Watching sea turtles, rays, sharks, and schools of fish glide by while you eat turns a simple meal into something memorable, especially if looking for a quieter, air-conditioned escape during summer months.
The food itself exceeded expectations for a sit-down restaurant. Seafood is clearly the focus, and it shows , the fish was well prepared, flavorful, and not overly heavy. Portions were satisfying without being overwhelming, which is ideal if you plan to keep walking the park afterward. Service was attentive without being rushed, which helped the meal feel like a genuine dining experience rather than just another reservation to get through.
Request a table next to the aquarium glass when you check in, not when you book. Hosts can’t guarantee it, but polite requests often help. Lunch tends to be easier to snag than dinner and still offers the same atmosphere. Again, this is a great spot to schedule during peak heat or mid-afternoon when EPCOT crowds feel overwhelming.
Overall, Coral Reef strikes a great balance between atmosphere and quality food. It’s not just a novelty restaurant , it’s a solid choice for a calm, visually stunning meal inside EPCOT, especially for couples or anyone needing a reset during a long park day.
… moreThe food itself exceeded expectations for a sit-down restaurant. Seafood is clearly the focus, and it shows , the fish was well prepared, flavorful, and not overly heavy. Portions were satisfying without being overwhelming, which is ideal if you plan to keep walking the park afterward. Service was attentive without being rushed, which helped the meal feel like a genuine dining experience rather than just another reservation to get through.
Request a table next to the aquarium glass when you check in, not when you book. Hosts can’t guarantee it, but polite requests often help. Lunch tends to be easier to snag than dinner and still offers the same atmosphere. Again, this is a great spot to schedule during peak heat or mid-afternoon when EPCOT crowds feel overwhelming.
Overall, Coral Reef strikes a great balance between atmosphere and quality food. It’s not just a novelty restaurant , it’s a solid choice for a calm, visually stunning meal inside EPCOT, especially for couples or anyone needing a reset during a long park day.
Kat Hat
We were able to be added to the walk-up list with a 10-minute wait for a 3pm lunch. We checked in, and our table was ready immediately. Our hostess showed us to our table, which was in the middle row of the restaurant. The rows of tables are on different levels, providing everyone a good view of the aquarium. The environment had dimmed lighting but was not too dark. It was quiet…a nice break from the hustle and bustle of the theme park. It was a bonus to be able to watch the sea animals and fish in the aquarium while we waited for our meal. Our server was friendly and responsive. The menu provided a nice array of beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The bread and butter is complimentary and is similar to what you find at the Polynesian restaurants. My spouse ordered the lobster bisque and enjoyed it. We also both enjoyed our surf and turf entrees, which consisted of three shrimp, steak, mashed potatoes, and grilled yellow and red peppers. We found the serving size satisfying and on par with Disney prices.
… moreOlcay Kaya
If you want to charge these prices, you might need to reconsider the restaurant and the food. The interior feels completely outdated (let’s say you call it nostalgic—fine), but the portions are incredibly small and the prices are very high. The fettuccine shrimp tasted good. We also had the snapper — it was very small, and the mango sauce didn’t really go well with it. Also, when the bread arrived, I thought what came with it was butter, but it turned out to be the sweetest, candy-like “butter” I’ve ever seen.
… moreAdam S.
My family enjoyed eating at the Epcot’s Coral Reef. The food was good, even though the steak was overcooked. The host staff were overwhelmed and struggling, but the server was amazing!! Theming was good, but we were seated 4 rows away from the aquarium tank with an onstructed view, which was a major bummer as the aquarium feature was the main reason to eat here. Unfortunately not everyone can get a good view. Manage your expectations.
… moreJacob Pittman
We ordered the Jamaican wings, and surf and turf with the key lime tart for dessert. I didn’t feel it was super dark like some other reviews. Marcus was our server and he did a good job making suggestions and keeping our drinks full. Dining by the aquarium was a nice experience. We used the Annual Pass dinner discount that was available which I feel is the right value for the food served. I don’t think I would need to go back unless running the summer promotion again.
… moreBrittney Pickering
Had a 6:30pm reservation. Checked in early and was sat right away. Had a lovely view of 2 of the aquarium windows and coukd see a lot. Nice sized both we fit 3 adults in it but it was set for 5 which if it was 5 adults may feel like your on top of each other. Bread was good but almost seemed stale on the outside a weird crunch that just seemed a bit stiff. Sweet like Hawaiian role and the butter had a sweetness as well but all in all wasn’t that bad. The coconut shrimp was nice size with a good crunch from the coconut breading and the mango salsa complimented it well. Subbed the shrimp from chicken on the fettuccine which still worked. There was a lot of sauce which I love and a nice lemon after taste that worked with the creaminess of the sauce. The chicken was plain very little seasoning but I think it worked well that way with the sauce. Friends got the salad and soup as an entree and enjoyed them both, did say the salad with the plantain chips/dressing/capers it was a but on the salty side. The bisque was flavorful and creamy with a nice lobster flavor. The mojo chicken was juicy and flavorful and the plantain chips added a nice crunch to go with the rice beans and chicken. The dessert were perfection. The key lime tart was flavorful, light and that perfect tart flavor. The bread pudding was to die for. The ice cream atop the crusty outside but gooey inside was perfect. The Carmel rum sauce was an excellent addition that wasn’t to sweet and complimented bothe the bread pudding and the vanilla ice cream perfectly. I know some say the portions are small but I think they were just right I was able to eat my entire meal and almost all the dessert and was full but not overflowing. And when your headed back to the park you don’t really want to carry leftovers. Is a little but more on the pricier side of things but overall I think it was a good meal with an original atmosphere with watching the aquarium occupants swimming by.
… moreBailey Keithley
I love fish and aquariums so this restaurant was super fun for me! The food was really good, the drinks were great and the service was excellent. The keylime pie was not my favorite but everything else was super fun! THE BREAD! I loved the bread
… moreDave Rutabah
What a fantastic place to eat! Dillon was our server and he was absolutely on it never left us wanting. The view of the 2nd largest aquarium in the states is astounding. We had the coconut shrimp, snapper, surf & turf and everything was spectacular. If you’re in Epcot this place is a must.
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