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Sharks Underwater Grill

3.3 (394 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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SHARKS UNDERWATER GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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Touristy
Moderate noise
Good for kids

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my entree was the miso salmon with Asian slaw and sticky rice. the slaw was underdressed and I didn't get much miso flavor on the fish.
Keith M.

The shark aquarium view is unique but the food offerings and value were not the main attraction. The food was overpriced which can be expected in a theme park but not well executed either. The service was friendly and prompt but didn't make up for the mid food.

Pesto Chicken Sandwich
Greshka P.

Will start by saying, yes, it is expensive but, it's what you would expect from a sit down restaurant at any of these parks. They give you the opportunity to take a break from the heat, lines, and they have a huge aquarium inside with sharks and fishes for you to enjoy while you eat. Service can be slow, especially when busy, so recommend looking at the menu before hand and being ready to order all when your server comes. We did that and it was a breeze. Our server even thanked us for being ready, making his job way easier. The menu has something for everyone, burgers, sandwiches, salads, tacos, soups.... All decent, good portions, but the one thing that stood out was the lobster bisque. That was legit delicious. Reservations are highly recommended

Olga S.

Disappointing service experience at Sharks Underwater Grill My children and I had been looking forward to visiting Sharks Underwater Grill for months. Since this restaurant is located inside SeaWorld and has views of the underwater aquarium, we were very excited for this experience. Unfortunately, the experience started with extremely disappointing customer service at the front entrance. We arrived without a reservation, and the women at the host stand were not welcoming or friendly. We were added to the waiting list and asked to wait on the couches near the entrance. Shortly after, we were called and taken inside. The restaurant itself is beautiful, especially the aquarium windows. Since we were visiting with children who were excited to see the sharks, we politely asked if there was any possibility of moving from the very last table near the wall to a table closer to the aquarium. There were several tables near the windows, including some with guests already seated there. Instead of trying to accommodate us or explain the situation clearly, we were given a confusing answer and asked to step outside while they "checked." After waiting outside, nothing changed, and we were seated at the exact same table. This whole situation created unnecessary stress and disappointment, especially for my children who had been so excited about this visit. A simple, kind explanation or a little effort from the staff would have made a huge difference. To be fair, the food was actually good. I ordered the lobster bisque and Caesar salad, and both were delicious. However, the poor attitude and lack of hospitality from the host stand completely affected our overall experience. The restaurant has a beautiful concept, but customer service is a very important part of a dining experience. Unfortunately, we left feeling disappointed and frustrated.

The view from our booth~
Lisa C.

We took a family trip to Seaworld to celebrate my Mom's 70th birthday. Additionally, my grandson is a massive fan of Sesame Street so we wanted to introduce him to Sesame Street Land. Because my daughter is enthralled with sharks, we opted to dine at the Sharks Underwater Grill for lupper. As one would likely expect, the food was mediocre and didn't match the price point. My mom and I shared the turkey sliders with French fries. My daughter had a quesadilla, and my son-in-law ordered a burger. The guacamole on our sliders was average and comparable to store bought. Everyone shared the same sentiment regarding the quality of their food. However, the service was top notch. We had a fantastic server. I can't recall his name but he was an older Hispanic gentleman. And the view of the shark tanks was pretty cool. The best meal out of the 5 of us was my grandson's. He enjoyed the kids chicken fingers and French fries. His meal came with an ice cream sundae that was cleverly topped with gummy shark candy. This is a family friendly establishment and there is a very long line of folks who are waiting to dine. We made a reservation so this was extremely beneficial. I mention it is family friendly because we found it very disappointing that a group in the front by the shark tanks had way too many libations and were behaving obnoxiously. It would've been preferred if management asked them to depart because this went on well after they finished their meal. We visited the restrooms prior to departing. Cleanliness was also mediocre. Granted, these restrooms are a high traffic area. Basically, spend the coin if you're a big fan of sharks or want to check out the shark tanks while dining. Otherwise, don't waste your money.

Chocolate Cake Confusion
Leanna D.

I have been trying to get a magical dining reservation here for years and it finally happened! The booth we got sat at was a little far away from the tank, but I honestly really enjoyed the view. For the starter, I got the cold water lobster bisque. It had chunks of lobster in it and the flavor was perfect. I ordered the filet mignon as the entree. It was cooked well and the Yukon potatoes were incredible. TBR vegetables for a little undercooked in my opinion. The chocolate cake confusion was amazing but decedent. I had two bites and then took it home with me and have been picking at it the last couple days. During magical dining, if you are able to get a reservation to Sharks, you are allowed to park at SeaWorld and stay in the park after your reservation for free. I got a reservation for 6pm, so by the time we were done eating, we had about 1.5 hours in the park until close. We were able to see a show, do a ride, and watch the night show on the way out.

The bisque
Tim S.

We were at Seaworld the other week and I made a plan for us to go to Sharks Underwater Grill for our lunch. I had checked out the different food options in the park and this was the clear favorite from previous people who posted about it. So I made a reservation ahead of time for about 2pm. The thinking, which turned be true, is that it would be more the off time so less busy. I did see a comment online that said to ask for a table down by the glass. I mentioned it to the gal at the front, and she hooked us up. We had a great spot to see all the sea life swim by. We got some drinks, mine was very sweet. I like a drink thats sweet but this had a little more sugar that I'd care for. I got the sliders which came out fast. It was basically 2 slightly smaller than normal size hamburgers. They were just fine. I got the bisque as well, that was just fine. Overall the food pricey and just fine, but for a park it was good, and the ambiance was A+. Oh and service was excellent. We got a waiter that really was on top of things. I would definitely suggest doing a bite here at least one time.

Christine J.

Make reservations if you want to get a front row seat at the Shark Tank. Since we did, we were greeted and seated promptly. The waitress came right over. I was surprised that the menu for being inside an amusement park. They had some really upscale dishes. I had the lobster bisque and it was delicious. The food came out quickly. My child's burger was a little well done so he didn't want to eat it, but he didn't leave hungry because the waitress made him a hot fudge sundae. You can't beat the view of sharks swimming around while you eat.

Dinning room
Ashley S.

I visited Sharks Underwater Grill at SeaWorld and made a reservation ahead of time. It was a great way to step away from the heavy crowds and enjoy some air conditioning and a more relaxed dining experience inside the park. The only downside was the service. It took about 25 minutes for a server to greet us after being seated and another 30 minutes for the food to arrive. I am not sure if they were short staffed or if it was just an off night, but it did impact the experience a bit. The food was very good and definitely enhanced the overall experience. I had the lamb chops with a unique Greek-style sauce that was flavorful and memorable, along with salmon that was cooked perfectly. I also ordered the Tropical Turtle Hurricane, which was refreshing and well made. Overall, this is a family friendly spot with a quieter, more relaxed vibe compared to the rest of the park. It is on the pricier side, but that is expected for a theme park restaurant.

FIlet Mignon
Steve C.

Sharks Underwater Grill has an upper deck with half-circular booths that are comfortable and provide a great view of sharks, sawfish, and various tropical fish in the aquarium that wraps around the restaurant. The service is friendly, and the food is quite good. For an appetizer, the lobster bisque is quite tasty. For the main course, the filet mignon with its Cabernet demi-glaze is very good. For dessert, the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake is both aesthetically pleasing and delicious. For convenience, parking near an area where the lighthouse is visible will place you near the front entrance of the park and make the trek to and from the restaurant much more convenient.

Grilled lamb chop
Janny Y.

Made reservation two days ahead just to be safe because we had a party of 10. I didn't see menu online, assuming the menu changes. The entree were anywhere from $29 to $48. Mostly chicken related. We ordered 3 out of the 4 appetizers they had available. The coconut chicken tenders were very good, 3 pieces laid on top of arugula. They were tender on the inside and crispy outside with a good amount of coconut crust. The flavor was good too. I didn't get to eat the chicken quesadillas but the kids enjoyed it. I did try some of the guacamole and the corn salsa. The guacamole was not good. Taste premade and sat in fridge, not enough of any seasoning in it, just tasted 'green'. The corn salsa was pretty good. I only got to have the tomato from the flatbread, the kids ate it all. But the cheese looked good when I was cutting it up to share with everyone. My son and I ordered the lamb chop and hubby got the filet mignon. I tried a piece of hubby's mignon, it was very tender. The lamb was very good. The mix of bbq sauce with the Greek chimichurri and tzatziki sauce were pretty good together. The lamb was garnished with some asparagus and carrot which was great but they were blanched/steamed. I'm glad the veggies wasn't over cooked but they would have been much better if they were grilled with sprinkle of salt and pepper. That would have brought out more flavors of the veggies to accompany the lamb. Then we had the chocolate cake confusion. It was soooooo chocolately! Thick and heavy. The raspberry syrup with it made it even sweeter. Can't have too much but it was pretty good, just don't dip too much raspberry syrup with each bite. Our friends enjoyed their meal too, they got the burger, chicken, and a salad, they liked them. I didn't take photos of their food. Our waitress was nice. Food took a while to arrive and they don't give out bread or anything so we kind of just sat and drank water and look at the shark tanks until food arrived. Lol. It was a nice 1st time experience after going to Seaworld for so many years.

Aquarium
Tanya A.

The Sharks Underwater Grill is an amazing exhibit. The underwater water view of the sharks and other marine life is stunning. You can look up over your head and see the sharks and fish swimming it was really cool. I definitely recommend see the when visiting Sea World.

Sharks

The sharks are great! The lobster bisque is delicious. The miso salmon dish was terrible and I didn't finish it despite being incredibly hungry. I really appreciate what they're trying to do, but the restaurant doesn't justify the price: over $300 after tip for 3 people. My recommendation is to go through the tunnel to see the sharks and get food elsewhere.

Sanea F.

When booking for magical dining, gives you free parking and admission. They send a text to where to ago to check in at the ticketing booth and a team member brings you to the restaurant. You check in once again at the restaurant and got sat down right away. The restaurant is nice with the aquarium view of fishes, sharks, etc. Our server Greg was really nice and attentive! Even when my grandma was being a bit difficult, he made sure there was something she would get to eat. We ordered a rose and margarita to drink which both were good. The lobster bisque as an appetizer was very very salty. Tried to add pepper to help cut it a bit but no luck. There was good chunks of lobster in the bisque. Ordered the filet mignon as the entree and it was the highlight of the whole meal. A nice size that was cooked and seasoned ro perfection. My sister gotten the salmon that was perfectly cooked and the sauce wasn't anything heavy and paired well with the salmon. Only thing was the Asian coleslaw was lacking season and dressing. For dessert, we did the cookies with ice cream and the cheesecake. The cookies came cold and truly feel like it would of been better if they were warmed. Cheesecake seemed too much. The white chocolate covering wasn't really needed for it. We ended up taking the coating off. Raspberry in the middle of the Cheesecake cake was good though. I found this to be a bit of a hit and miss!

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Great experience and awesome atmosphere. Food was really good as well. We will 100% go back on our next trip

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Can we eat there without a park ticket?

No. You need to have an entrance ticket or pass to get to the restaurant.

Is it kids friendly?

Yes, my grandkids love it watching sharks swim around.

Can you make reservations here? If so, how?

Yes, at the entrance to the restaurant. I suggest that you go directly there once entering the park. The last reservation is an hour before park closes.

Do you have to have tickets to Sea World to dine here? We are not planning on going to Sea World while visiting, but would love to eat at the restaurant.

Yes, entrance to Sea World is required.

How often does the Magical Dinning Shuttle run? Is it free parking? Is it true that if you dine for Magical Dinning Seaworld entry is free?

Yes parking is free, they direct you where to park when you arrive at the parking kiosk. Yes, you get to enter the park for free after you dine. Once we arrived, they called a shuttle and it came and picked us up 15 minutes later and we were… 

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