Reef Restaurant & Lounge

605 S 3rd St, Philadelphia
(215) 629-0102

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Addison Small-bradley

Who ever made the oxtails on 10/8/2025 put their soul in them.

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Sylvan

Great experience, 1st time there. It was my birthday.

Nigel Swaby

The food is quite tasty and of great quality

Tony Heckstall

It was a bit pricey but was good time!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Sameerah McQueen

The rasta pasta with oxtails ….. LOVED IT . if you love spice, pasta & oxtails in one , that is your go to meal !!

Food: 5

John Graves

Honestly it's a nice vibe but by time you pay all the fees and such ... it's not worth it n my opinion. Service fee, gratuity, tip, card usage fee, and they tell you none of this ... you just see it on the bill. That and just 6 baby shrimp for almost $15 is insane but hey, if you like it, go for it. Food was okay. But my experience was shot w the hot wings fried way to hard and all these hidden fees like im renting a car ... Issa no.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Victoria Nelson

I went here last week for a singles mixer event and it was surprising to me how understaffed it was for a Thursday night. It took over an hour to even order food and then another half an hour to get a drink at the bar. I ordered the crab cake slider platter which tasted fine at the time, but then I was sick from food poisoning for 2 days afterwards. The DJ was great and the bartender made strong drinks so that was a plus.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Live Laugh

hostess was rude… I’m pregnant can not sit in a high seat let alone a hard back but that’s where she suggested we sit and then had a attitude that I asked for a booth instead. mind you the booths were completely empty and no one was sitting there. she said ugghhh it’s a reservation and then proceeded to walk me there however she had a nasty attitude. My server was great the food was delicious but a service charge for 2 ppl was ridiculou. I’m a Jamaican I can cook my own food at home. upon leaving the establishment the same rude hostess didn’t even say bye or goodnight or anything just stood there eating her food. I don’t know why us as Jamaicans would even hire American young girls to be the first point of contact at a Jamaican restaurant when they have poorest attitudes.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Nay W

Went last night (Sunday) and sat at the bar. Three waitress (Nai?) was friendly and gave good recommendations. The food came out quickly and was good. I had the salmon with rice and peas, cabbage and some fried plantain. The drinks we had were good too. I would go back!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ms. Taylor

Very nice place the wait for ur food is a lil long but worth the wait food was very delicious and the portions was exceptional.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Melik Flowers

Great restaurant with delicious food. However be aware, they have a “service fee” of 18% and a “non-cash handling fee” which they never mention or have any signage posted to provide notice to their patrons. That’s the only thing I didn’t like is the hidden fees. I basically paid $18.00 dollars in fees. I understand certain restaurant changes gratuity before hand but with notice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Mark Knight

Oxtail Sliders on point.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delores Bowers

A great go-to when you want the taste of the Caribbean

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Reef Jerk Chicken, Beef Short Ribs, Rasta Pasta with Salmon

Jaurice B

Food + Drinks= scrumptiously delicious!! Thank you!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Reef Jerk Chicken, Salmon Cheesesteak, Mac and Cheese, Jerk Chicken Cheesesteak, Mussels White Wine and Garlic Butter, Crab Spinach Dip, Chicken Wings, Rasta Pasta with Salmon, Caribbean Crab Cake

Shae Williams

Service is very slow. We waited over an hour to get our food but everything else was and always is wonderful!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

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