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Nov 2, 2011 | Posted in Blog, Food, Life, Travel
Dining With the Sea Turtle and Sharks: The Coral Reef Restaurant
Disney World Resort offers variety of specialty and themed restaurants that cater to all type of cuisine, and many of them are very upscale and offer impressive menu selection. One of my favorite restaurant is actually Coral Reef Restaurant, located within The Living Seas at Epcot. I made reservation (ADR) for 1:30pm on our first day to celebrate my little sister's 17th years old birthday. When we checked in the waiting area we were not impress but as soon as we entered the dining area, We were amazed by by the huge fish tank wall. The view is spectacular, with more then 85 different species of tropical fish swim from window to window.
Since it was for Merry's birthday I had asked for a table near the aquarium and was accommodated. Much to our enjoyment, we had lunch next to a 60 year old turtle. If you don't believe me, check out the pictures and video I took below.
Our server was wonderful, always checking to see if we need anything and ensure we have a good time. Our drinks came first and follow by our main course, my sister and my mom ordered the Steak and Aileen (middle sister) ordered the Lobster Ravioli. I had the Mahi Mahi over rice. They were all fantastic! For dessert, we decided to order Cream Brulee and the Chocolate Wave. The server also brought out an ice-cream with candle to my sister. My sister loved the food and the ambiance. It's a truly unique birthday experience. Disney definitely delivered on the magic.
I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. If you use the Disney dinning plan, this meal will cost you two sit-down meals credit per person.
The Coral Reef Restaurant
Epcot's Living Seas Pavilion, Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32856, (407) 824-4321
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The Coral Reef Restaurant enterance at Disney Epcot
See we have our lunch with Mr. turtle
He's camera shy
Love the idea that they provide a fish guide
Fish guide opened
Huge Aquarium
The dining area is dark and spacious with rows of tables
Main course - steak
Mahi Mahi
The Chocolate Wave - Warm dark chocolate with a white chocolate Grand Marnier center with chocolate ganache and white chocolate ice cream
Cheesecake - flavored with vanilla and sprinkled with candied walnuts
Butterscotch Brulee - Butterscotch Cream with fresh berries
Birthday celebration for Merry
Smile * Family portrait .... I guess that includes the old turtle
An amazing experience
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28 comments
Dining With the Sea Turtle and Sharks: The Coral Reef Restaurant
Lily Chen Says:
Nov 2nd, 2011 08:58 | Reply
Wow, that’s too awesome!! You can see a real turtle just swim next to you!!
It’s a very great experience! If I have chance to go there,
it’s would be so wonderful and unforgettable.
Btw, how’s the food taste?
Angela Says:
Nov 2nd, 2011 10:10 | Reply
Those dishes are mouth-watering! And the turtle is super gorgeous 
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures Says:
Nov 2nd, 2011 12:24 | Reply
What an incredible place to dine, wow!!! Great pics!
My Kafkaesque life Says:
Nov 3rd, 2011 13:39 | Reply
Looks like a very lovely place to dine. Of course, if you’re company is Sarah Wu, it must be so much more pleasant
LilyChen Says:
Nov 4th, 2011 03:14 | Reply
My previous comment disappeared…don’t know why.
This place is truely amazing! It’s so great to see a real turtle sits next to you! You can see it so close!
If I have chance, I really hope one day I could go to this restaurant and enjoy the wonderful dinner with cute sea animals.
LilyChen Says:
Nov 4th, 2011 05:59 | Reply
This is the third time comment, haha!
This place is truly awesome, it’s so great so see a real turtle is so close to you! If I have chance, I would like to come here and enjoy dinner with those cute sea animals.
Sam Anderson Says:
Nov 4th, 2011 07:48 | Reply
Nice place for dining in the Aqua environment. Looks impressive to dine and very nice idea to visit there with you partner. Impressive!!
yvon Says:
Nov 4th, 2011 08:33 | Reply
Lovely place and dining environment. The desserts were beautifully present
Jessica Says:
Nov 6th, 2011 04:31 | Reply
Wow, what a terrific restaurant! Mr Turtle looks so handsome!
missyblurkit Says:
Nov 7th, 2011 07:06 | Reply
lunch with a 60 year old turtle…that is one super experience! amazing!
Natalie Says:
Nov 12th, 2011 10:15 | Reply
I would love to go to this place. The turtle looks so cute!
Sarah Elizabeth Moore Says:
Nov 13th, 2011 15:01 | Reply
Thanks for the comment on my posts, Sarah! I loved looking through your work too. The photo of the jellyfish glowing in the blue water is especially beautiful!
ciki Says:
Nov 14th, 2011 10:23 | Reply
I wanna take the turtle home! Food looks fab woman. I am so jealous!
petra jordan Says:
Nov 26th, 2011 21:28 | Reply
lunch with a 60 year old turtle…that is one super experience! amazing!
Nanette Says:
Nov 28th, 2011 05:04 | Reply
I can’t remember how I stumbled upon your website, but I am loving your blog and your amazing photography skill! I was at Epcot probably 15 years ago, and they didn’t have this cool restaurant. Your post really makes me want to go eat at the Coral Reef.
