Laid back a sports bar vibe. Right off the beach, and a wide range of options on the menu. For an appetizer, you can't go wrong with the giant onion rings! The slices of onion were substancial, and the fry actually stayed on the outside so you could experience the concoction as intended. I had multiple options as a vegetarian, but selected their 'Mac Daddy' Mac and cheese. It was full of clearly real cheese, not a stack of velveeta. I appreciated the hefty cheese pull that came with each bite. My family ordered the coconut crusted mahi mahi and it was a topic of the trip hereafter. Sweet, fresh, and fully covered in the salsa as well - the dense fish was so deliciously signed sealed and delivered. The side coconut rice was not quite a suitable partner as it was quite dry - but the fries were recomendable. The service was reminiscent of European service - but we assumed the server had her hands full with other tables. Having dirty dishes from appetizers left on the table the entire meal was a surprise, but doesn't detract from the tasty food itself. read more

We had the lobster mac and the lobster fries, both were super tasty! Our server Mariah was super sweet :) read more

The Reef Bar and Grill - Dive Bars Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

While driving on Gulf Blvd looking for something to eat near the beach, we stumbled upon The Reef. It looked appealing and it is dog friendly so it was a go. My wife had a rum punch which very strong so the bartenders are heavy handed lol. I ordered the fish and chips with a side of onion rings. And my wife had a Mahi Mahi BLT, with tater tots. My food was delicious and the onion rings were really good but a little salty. And the fish was (3) three pieces of fish (cod). My wife's food was plentiful and she couldn't finish it but what she did eat she said it was delicious. She stated that she would definitely get it again. Our server "Lexie" was amazing and not far away when we needed her. It was a nice location to dine at and we will definitely return. read more

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The picture of my Lobsta Fries looks way better than they were. Unfortunately these were a huge disappointment. They are fries toss in garlic parsley butter and allegedly topped with lobster, lemon garlic aioli, and old bay. Very greasy and quickly became soggy. The lobster was looking and tasting like snow crab. Very small and shredded pieces. Would not recommend or come back. read more

The Reef Bar and Grill - Lobsta Fries - Dive Bars Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

We stayed at a nearby hotel and this place was super convenient. We were set right away when we visited the chairs are a little uncomfortable in the outdoor patio. Are we just did a great job keeping our drinks full and making sure that we didn't need anything we tried the bang bang shrimp and the lobster fries. Both were really good suggestions and great shareable items. read more

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Came for an early dinner - the Reef actually has parking which is nice, but the lot is pretty small and gets full quick around mealtimes. The dive bar side is definitely a dive-vibe kind of place with indoor and outdoor seating. Bar was full when we got there. Lots of Regulars. We came to eat so waited a few minutes for a table. Dining area is also small so can get busy. We also noticed lots of groups staying to chat and have a drink after eating so I imagine waits can be long. Had a classic burger and fish tacos. Both very good. Server and service were also good. Food came quickly. Ambiance was loud so if you are looking for a place to chat with friends - it may be tough to shout above the groups who assemble for early meals (lots of seniors). read more

The Reef Bar and Grill - Classic burger and fish tacos - both good. - Dive Bars Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

This place is solid. My wife and I have been here for breakfast multiple times and have never had a bad experience. Menu items I can recommend include the Cinnamon Roll, Classic Eggs Benedict, Crab Cake Benedict, and the pancakes. My one complaint is the omelettes don't come with toast. This is a minor complaint and won't impact my rating. Service is friendly, and prices are reasonable. Most of the patrons are regulars, so you know it is legit. read more

The Reef Bar and Grill - Delicious! - Dive Bars Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

Visiting from Jacksonville and wish there was a Reef bar and grill near me. Service was excellent. Shout out to Erin and Karen. We only ate breakfast there for the two days we went there. I had a breakfast called the Irish. Poached egg and chorizo over a English muffin. With jalapenos. It was excellent. We will be back to try lunch and dinner. By the way there own bottled hot sauce is amazing. read more

The Reef Bar and Grill - Dive Bars Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

A relay place with awesome anytime during the day. The grits bowls are amazing. Has that local fee and definitely has regular patrons. It was next to our hotel, so very convenient. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Fun atmosphere with bright colors. Can get crowded at night. Indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommend! read more

The Reef Bar and Grill - At door to outside seating with bat and inside seating in the foreground. - Dive Bars Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

We ate breakfast at The Reef twice during our stay on Madeira Beach, and it quickly became a favorite. It's close, easy, and very affordable from our hotel -- no wonder the staff recommended it so highly! The service was fantastic both times, and the atmosphere had such a welcoming, laid-back vibe. Every meal we tried was delicious -- there wasn't a single plate anyone didn't enjoy. The Elvis pancakes are a must-try (seriously amazing!), and the biscuits and gravy hit the spot too. If you're looking for a great breakfast spot with friendly service, good prices, and food that doesn't disappoint, The Reef is absolutely worth the visit. Highly recommend! read more

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Yelp led me here on a trip with friends for dinner:) I ordered the steak fajitas because they could make them gluten free without the tortillas. They were delicious and were the perfect dinner. This restaurant is in a good location across from the beach and we sat right away and got our food pretty quick. read more

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The food was really yummy. We had a party of 7 & received Quick service on a busy night. I ordered the lobster fries as an appetizer, coconut crusted mahi for entree. I enjoyed the large brownie sundae for dessert. The outdoor patio had a bad smell that's why I'm rating a 4 star. It smelled moldy and like cigarettes. read more

Love this little place in Madeira Beach. Great food, friendly bartenders and waitresses, good vibe, solid portions, great prices. Looks like they might have gotten wiped out in the hurricane of 1994 but are back better than ever. Definitely worth a stop for a drink or dinner or just a sandwich along the way. We will be back! Recommend that you stop by too. read more

Unfortunately my recent experience here will be my one and only experience. I stopped in here on a Saturday afternoon with my SO and although we were seated immediately, we weren't shown any attention for about 15 minutes and actually had to ask if we were getting a waitress. The place wasn't busy by any means and my SO even saw a couple servers just standing around. We ordered our food and drinks altogether since we weren't sure how long all of it would take. They offered brunch until 4pm which is a slight positive but didn't make up for the lack of hospitality. Between us we ordered 2 different styles of eggs Benedict and they were very subpar. I got the traditional and my partner ordered one with crab cakes and he said it was a big let down. Sad to say I won't be frequenting here again. read more

I came in for dinner while on a trip with friends. The vibe of the restaurant was very laid-back and chill. It felt like a local spot, and I could tell the people at the bar were regulars. I ordered the grilled fish tacos, and the food was great. The portion size was just right and kept me full for the rest of the night. read more

The Reef Bar and Grill - Fish Tacos - Dive Bars Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

It was our first night in Madeira beach. We wanted seafood within walking distance and found this place. Very tropical beach decor, child friendly, families were at the tables eating. At the bar was a crowd of locals and tourists. Nice atmosphere, cheerful vibe. The server was good. We sat at the bar ordered beer, mussels in red sauce, I had she crab bisque which was thick and creamy with a decent amount of visible crab in it. My husband got shrimp tacos w fries. Their fries were delicious too. The red sauce w the mussels were very good, with two big pieces of Italian bread to dip. read more

The Reef Bar and Grill - Mussels appetizer was very good - Dive Bars Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

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Everything was phenomenal there! Staff, food, drinks, locations, prices! You won't find a better place! 6 read more

Very clean and extremely nice employees! Food was really good with nice portions. The outdoor covered bar is a great touch!

BBQ CINNAMON ROLL! Just do it. Don't question it. Yes it sounds weird. No I don't understand it. but it's AMAZING!!!! Service is always good and the other food is great as well. But the BBQ cinnamon roll is one of a kind! read more

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We ordered dinner shortly after 11 p.m. on a Thursday, so I was pleased to see our smash burger and blackened-chicken Caesar wrap arrived hot and fresh off the grill. My side dish-tater tots-were golden brown and crispy. Delicious! Service was fast and friendly. Thank you! read more

The Reef Bar and Grill - Dive Bars Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

Love this place! Fantastic friendly staff, fun colorful ambiance, delicious avocado toast & eggs, and the outdoor deck was perfect for dining with my dog. Highly recommend! read more

Great place to sit at the bar, chat with the locals, enjoy a Bloody Mary, and order breakfast. Today was the three-shot loaded Bloody Mary garnished with salami, Swiss cheese, and an olive to start our Sunday Brunch. I had The Handheld Reef - two eggs & cheese on Texas toast with bacon and home fries. My guy ordered The Reef with eggs, bacon, grits, and toast. Both were delicious. The Reef is a casual dining restaurant with great in-house prepared breakfast, lunch & dinner. It feels like Florida with locals and tourists keeping the place busy. There is plenty of inside/outside bar seating and tables. The staff is friendly, the menu has something for everybody, and we always see people we know and often meet new folks. There is on-site free patking, too. read more

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The grouper sandwich (fried) was delicious and huge. The grouper bites were amazing. The nachos aren't good. Be prepared to wait but it's fine because you're on vacation! Sit back and relax with a drink before your meal read more

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Awesome food! Nizza iis the best bartender on the beach! Always a great time! The breakfast is our favorite! read more

Open for breakfast! Excellent food. Very fast service. Well staffed. Funky beach decor.

Bartender was great. Calamari was delicious. Not overly battered or fried. Highly recommend as a place to pop in to.

Did take out tonight here and the food came out in less than 15 mins, we really enjoyed our meal! The setting was very relaxed, I waited and the bar and felt such peace. We ordered chicken wings in the garlic parm sauce, the reef burger, the house salad and the fried corn on the cob. The food was great, that reef burger is definitely worth it and that CORN, yum! I thought the fries were really yummy too, they weren't the traditional bar food fries. My only complaint was the sauce for the wings, I wish the garlic parm was a little more flavorful but next time we will snag the regular buffalo sauce because the wings were nice and crispy, no complaints! We will definitely return, the staff was also very accommodating and nice! Next time I'll just make sure to grab a beer while I wait read more

Great late night food spot. Better than average bar food, great prices and good service. Fried zucchini is my fav app.

Worst local service since new owners! They only over charge and the food is not the same, false advertising!! They bought the name!! Don't go read more

This place was recommended to us by a server at another restaurant (she said the food is better?) and LOL, just don't come here. Our service totally sucked and ruined our experience. Didn't come by enough, didn't talk about happy hour specials or anything. We didn't get serving plates for our appetizers until our entrees came out so we just sat there waiting a while for her to come back to ask for plates. Out of everyone in our party of 6, most of our food was pretty mediocre. My fish was definitely more grilled than blackened like I ordered, my "coconut" rice had no coconut flavor at all. Husband said his bar drinks were weak and didn't taste great. And it's also kinda dumpy looking. Don't bother coming here. read more

Had breakfast here a few times while staying at Shoreline Island Resort. Decent diner breakfast.

The food was good, the service was excellent and the ambiance was beachy. Very nice place! I'd go again.

It's Crack of dawn and now I'm yawnin', Wipe the cold out my eye.. where do you eat at the beach for breakfast? We're driving around, everyone immediately says no to The Waffle House (inconceivable) I see the reef is open and there are tables on the sidewalk? I pull in and park the car. Mind you, this is a beach bar. People stay here late drinking buckets of beers and singing songs. Can they make breakfast? We all ordered coffee. It's early May, the sun isn't too strong. It's nice to sit outside and take it all in. I am not super hungry so I invent my own breakfast. I ordered a freshly made biscuit and a side of sausage patties. Put them together and that is one good looking breakfast sandwich. Coffee and biscuits early in the morning, I recommend the reef! read more

Management is the worst! 11 people in our party. We requested separate tabs like we've had there before and the manager refused AFTER we ordered our things. My husband and I arrived early and SHOULD have had our own tab but somehow we got merged into the group tab. HE LEFT IT UP TO US TO FIGURE OUT WHO OWED WHAT and had to put it one card. If you go with a group. Sit at separate tables. It was horrible! read more

Fun beachy vibe with great service and good food. Hubby had the taco special and I had the crab cake sandwich. So good! Highly recommend. read more

The Reef Bar and Grill - Crab Cake Sandwich - Dive Bars Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

We just returned from The Reef in Madeira Beach. I have to say our waitress, Jessica was a gem! We are traveling with our parents, one 93 and one 90. Jessica was so patient and kind to these, slow, hard of hearing, confused senior citizens. The food was great! Coconut Shrimp, Rueben,Philly Cheese Steak,and Boneless Chicken Wings. Staff and atmosphere are spot on. Eat here, you won't be soory! read more

The best place to grab a convenient and delicious bite and a strong drink! I ended up buying one of their hot sauces because YUM (it was the tropical one). The cute and sweet bartender was fantastic and she let me ask a million questions since it was my first time to the area. I will definitely be back for some more fun! read more

We were looking for a place without too much of a wait on Mother's Day and we decided since The Reef had parking spaces open, to try it. Not a great sign but we were hungry. Our server was an older guy who was fine but just didn't seem like a server. Kinda reminded me of a Cheech & Chong kinda guy. We ordered drinks and my son wanted to spicy margarita on the posted sign we walked by in the parking lot. The server seemed to not understand and said, "How about a watermelon Margarita?" My son agreed because it seemed not worth the trouble to explain the sign. He thought the taste was very artificial and couldn't taste hardly any alcohol. We ordered the Lobster fries as an appetizer. They came out with the food which wasn't a big deal. Pretty good except they sat in pool of drawn butter. So the top fries were good, the bottom just soggy buttery soaked fries. The She Crab soup was VERY good and definitely the highlight. I tried to order the asiago shrimp and grits but the server waved me off and said someone just complained about it. I don't know how to feel about that. Glad he didn't let me order something gross but disappointed they were serving others something gross. Our party had: The classic burger, which was very good. The chicken ceasar wrap which was just standard. The mahi sandwich which was very dry but my son liked it. The crab cake blt which was also dry and my son didn't like. Overall, I could see why it wasn't crowded on a busy day but I would try it again as the food was hit and miss but the hits were good enough to give it a second chance. read more

The food was very yummy and ambiance very casual. The portions were small but overall good. The drinks were good as well. Service was just okay. Very, very causal place to get something to eat. read more

The Reef Bar and Grill - Bang bang shrimp wrap - Dive Bars Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

It was fine. Got some Mac n cheese and some mahi- mahi tacos. They were fine. Nothing to hit home about. The atmosphere was fine. The servers made it seem like you were an inconvenience to be there. Just fine is the final review read more