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    The Reef

    3.9 (415 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Tiki Bars
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THE REEF ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Warm beer.
    Jake B.

    Service at the bar at 8pm on a Friday was pretty brutal. Then got handed 3 room temperature beers at the bar. Told the bartender and he just got cold glasses that's all to help. Very below average experience here not a huge fan unfortunately and loved the looks of the place when first walking up there.

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    Jessica C.

    Love this place! The place gave Hawaii vibes. We were immediately seated. We chose the bar and had a great bartender. They also had an open mic going on so that was great entertainment for the night. I ordered myself a slider and it was delicious. The mocktails were great too. It was a great way to end the night. Would definitely come back when I'm back in town!

    Hula Hula Chicken
    Andrew K.

    Step into this Oceania themed restaurant to enjoy great cocktails and fresh, Asian-fusion food. Reef was absolutely delicious. The Hula Hula Chicken was fresh and flavorful, but the horseradish sauce I got for my fries is one I'll be craving forever. Food came out quickly, though it wasn't busy the evening we went. However, prices were a bit shocking.

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    Klaus O.

    This Polynesian food restaurant/Tiki bar has outstanding food. We were seated at a table at the roof top with good views. My wife ordered the Jamaican Jerk Chicken and found it to be amazing. I had the Firecracker Salmon. It was one of the best salmon dishes I ever had. And I had Salmon in many different countries. The drinks are done well and tasty. Taylor, our server was phenomenal. If you want amazing food, good drinks for a reasonable price you get a great value here. We will visit again.

    Gisela J.

    I haven't been to the reef in a while but the food was great the Salmon was delicious tender with a little bit of a crisp from the glazed the prawns where my favorite and the drinks where sweet and refreshing for a hot day. Our server Brandon I think was his name he was great and the bar back as well. The restaurant was a bit hot I believe there was no AC working it was a little muggy and the table was super sticky but the place was calm and not busy so our food came out quick and hot. Over all it was a great meal just not very comfortable due to the heat.

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    I only get the coconut chicken with voodoo fries. It's always on point and never disappoints!!

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    The service was awesome . Brionna Q. was so sweet and everything she recommended was so yummy !! We will be back for sure :).

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    Food and drinks were good considering the price. The service we received was also good.

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    one of my favs! super sweet service & everything on the menu is delicious. love this place!

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