The Reef

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Reef was an overall good experience. Our service was great, the ambiance was nice, quite loud since we sat near the bar but thats okay. The food was a bit underwhelming. Clam chowder was the best thing we had and the rest was just okay. Lobster pasta was oddly sweet, but had large pieces of fresh lobster, which we appreciated. The scallop crudo roll was great, super fresh and very creative.
   

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   Donna

   VIP

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome place! From the sunset views to the food to our server Anne. All amazing!!
   

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   Stephen

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   22 reviews

   4.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Overall, very nice. Some "teething" issues. If no coat room should have a coat rack. Parking close but difficulty in backing up to leave. Given prices and food quality, suggest a "mild" dress code i. e. collared shirts, no denims. The group we were with was a bit on the tawdry side. Menu one of the best for variety and quality of food is excellent.
   

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   Lilly

   VIP

   Washington DC

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   everyone here acted like it was a college bar - Toilet paper all over the ground and WET! Service took forever (no fault of the waiters, it seems like no one was allowed to take notes) and everyone here acted like this was their college bar back home! Extremely loud, not good for a date night, and children running amuck (as someone who LOVED KIDS). Would not return!
   

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   Laurie

   Rhode Island

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were a party of 9 including a four month old which isn’t always an easy party at a busy restaurant but our server Kayla was amazing attentive gracious and friendly Our food was delicious and hot and our specialty cocktails that we had were perfect!! The 2 hosts at the door were amazing as well! Pretty view can’t say enough good things! We will be back!!
   

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   Kimberly

   Rhode Island

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 6 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was alright on my part. I ordered something I would never eat so I wasn't use to it but it was good. It was very slow and I expected it to be a little busier, we walked up and thought they were closed cause it was so quiet and no one was there.
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 2 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Place was barren but they sat us in a place with no view far back. Made no sense. Drinks were amazing and gorgeous. Eat in the bar because the bar looked really nice. Chowder was good. Price high for a lunch menu and we went there to have dinner. Music was not a good vibe. Mix of random current pop that do not suit a nice restaurant. Loud so had to ask to have it lowered or be moved. Would not go back. Waitress and bartender did well - like excellent. Food and menu - don’t get veggie burger or fish and chips. Meh on the calamari.
   

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   Greg

   Greater Boston

   15 reviews

   3.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on 1 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   It wasn’t a very busy night but the service could have been better. Not great but not bad either. Food was tasty but a bit overpriced.
   

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   Michael

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 1 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   I’m a local , attend the Reef often for brunch and dinner in all seasons throughout the year . Mostly we enjoy it - last night was a little off . Ambience was off - bright lights / all table party’s crammed next to each other even though there were open tables throughout the restaurant . The food was off / first was told no lobster tails / then told they found some - found some ? And they were dark in color and not great . The statler chicken was good and always a tasty staple - but sweet potatoes were cold not cooked all the way . I thought our waitress was very good even though our coffee was forgotten . I don’t usually mind paying a price if it’s worth it last night was not a great night at the Reef .
   

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    Susan

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Food was not very good. Wine prices were fair. Service was good.
    

    The ReefResponded on 23 October 2024

    Thank you for your feedback, Susan. While we're glad to hear you enjoyed the service and found our wine prices fair, we're disappointed the food didn't meet your expectations. At The Reef, we strive to provide a well-rounded dining experience, and we appreciate your input as we continue to refine our offerings. We hope you’ll give us another try in the future.
    

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