Coral Reef Restaurant & Bar

Weird bar/restaurant literally right next to a pool. Nice people but strange atmosphere and the food was bad.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 4

Best breakfast we had during our time in OCMD

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

other than looking right at the hotel pool, I wasn't staying at the hotel, food was a pleasant suprise.

This was our first time visiting this restaurant. My husband ordered seafood fettuccine and it was so dry he has for more sauce and the noodles that was used was big and thick. They had no scallops. I ordered the crab cake with fries and vegetables. My fries was cold and the vegetables. My cake cake was over cooked. The waitress didn't introduced herself when she approached our table.

Always good decent food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

$11 per shot at a place like this was a shock. What a surprise when the check came! Ask for the price before ordering if you don’t want to be caught off guard.

The service was great and the wait stuff was friendly and kind. The food was mediocre, the bread was cold. Need to do a better job of cleaning the table and floors

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Food was OK for a hotel

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Waitress stared at us for 15+ minutes after we were seated then finally came over after being told too. Then when our drinks came out chocolate milk had ice in it like who dose that?!? The service was overall terrible and super slow. Will not be coming back!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

My family and I stayed at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites attached to the restaurant and went to breakfast quite often. Our waiter’s name for a majority of our visits was Gabriel, and he was impeccable. He is the best wait staff that we’ve ever had- by far! My mother ordered coffee and he made sure it stayed topped off, as well as giving her a to-go cup when we left. Gabe was very efficient and got our orders out to us extremely quickly. The food was delicious, had large portions, and left us contentedly full. The fact that kids eat free was the cherry on top. Gabriel, though, was a large component in making our experience so great! I look forward to coming back next year, and hope that he is still there!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It's mid September for perspective. Food was really good. Kids get free meal was a huge bonus. Also yummy.
The waitress didn't know what old bay was, so I couldn't trust getting a crab cake. Cream of crab was really good though. Ribs were good as well. But it was a bit slow getting the food.
I dinning area is nice but the indoor pool being attached and fully visible is a strange choice I don't like. Makes me not want to use the pool or the kids using it potentially ruin the atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Cream of Crab

**Review of Coral Beef Restaurant and Bar**

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Coral Beef Restaurant and Bar, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish! The atmosphere is vibrant and inviting, making it a perfect spot for both casual meals and special occasions.

The menu is impressive, featuring a wide variety of beef dishes that cater to all tastes. I ordered the crab, and it was cooked to perfection—tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The seasoning was spot-on, and every bite was a delight. I also appreciated the selection of sides, which complemented my meal wonderfully.

The service was exemplary. Our server was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations. They made sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive, which added to the overall dining experience.

The bar selection is also noteworthy, with a great variety of cocktails, wines, and craft beers. I tried the [ cocktail], and it was refreshing and well-balanced, making it a perfect pairing with my meal.

Overall, Coral Beef Restaurant and Bar exceeded my expectations in every way. The combination of delicious food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere makes it a must-visit. I can’t wait to return and explore more of their menu! Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cream of Crab, Crab Cake Sandwich, Sandwich

We ate here several days during our trip. Some dishes are great, and some are OK. A few waiters were ok, a few were excellent. Some consistency would definitely bump the score.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

CREAM OF CRAB SOUP. that is all

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cream of Crab

We set for about 10 minutes before somebody even acknowledged us. Not even busy, there was maybe 6 tables. Full of people and we waited maybe 25 minutes for a bloody. Mary never came in when he came back to us. Oh, just a few minutes more I don't think so. We walked out, we never got our Bloody Mary. After waiting over a 1/2. Hour. There was nobody at the border to make drinks. Nobody's setting him to bar. Everybody else was just standing around talking and doing nothing even cooking. Making drinks or anything. I think that's just a little rude that you're saying they're waiting almost half hour for drink when you're not busy.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1