The Reef

Totally Groovy ChowHallThis place could be mistaken for a pirate cove or a museum.. Need more time to inspect the premises, just a Ton of Great Ocean Decor Swordfish was Outstanding, veggies could have cooked a bit more. Fine line between crispy and undercooked?Staff were decent, just slow considering 20% occupancy.Will be back for another Experience

We went to The Reef soon after it opened a few years ago, well before the pandemic. The food was good, decor was great but the service was not good at all. The owner felt so bad, he comped one of our dinners. So we had not been back until this week.What a difference!Our server Michael was excellent. He was attentive, made us feel welcome and contributed greatly to our wonderful dining experience.We already loved the nautical ambience. Upon a closer look, it was amazing how much of a collector the owner must be to have everything...I mean everything go with the nautical theme.We started with crab cakes which were delicious. Not a bunch of fillers as you often encounter, all yummy crab meat.For mains we ordered trout and salmon. Both were delicious as well as the accompanying garlic potatoes and asparagus.For dessert, cheese cake with strawberry topping that was a wonderful exclamation point for a fine dining experience.We will be going back...probably on a regular basis!

All I can say is, wow. This is one of the most unique hidden gems in Kansas City. The food was absolutely stunning. Everything from bacon wrapped scallops, crab cakes, and shrimp cocktails. For an entree, we had cedar planked salmon, swordfish, and chicken alfredo. Such an intimate atmosphere and our host Chris gave us a tour of the restaurant. Look forward to eating in the captains lounge. Please do not overlook this dining experience. Also looking forward to a fathers Day event there live show what!!!!!!

It was fabulous. The atmosphere is an upscale under water theme and fun. The service was absolutely fantastic. Sarah was very attentive and helpful when picking my dinner. I asked which of the 2 selections I should choose and went with her recommendation. It was soooo good. The steak was cooked to perfection which is difficult on 1 oz medallions. You could tell everything was cooked to order. Dad had the special which was salmon and it was very good. The clam chowder had a lot of clams.The one thing is you have to allow around 2 hours for dinner. It’s not fast food, but cooked to order. If you are expecting fast go to Texas Roadhouse, but you’ll be sorry you missed a great steak in a relaxing setting. Didn’t feel rushed to give up my table at all, which is very nice. I also loved how they turned up the lights at the end (since we were last in there) for dad to take pictures.

Kansas City natives here. We were looking for something different tonight and found a lovely gem. Came here for our anniversary. Started with a house salad, onion rings and bacon scallops. We had the swordfish and salmon as our main dishes with candied carrots, asparagus and mashed potatoes. The carrots were amazing. The onion rings were fresh and the right amount of light breading. As a personal touch, the chef surprised us with the best crème brûlée we've ever had in our lives. Our server, Sara, was super friendly. The atmosphere was fun and I actually loved how it wasn't super jam packed with people. Our compliments to the chef! We will return.

Jan 2022 update: Service is fantastic. Drinks were as expected. Ambiance is still cool.Things have changed with the food...... Bluepoint oysters are just not as fresh as Eddie V's or Farina's for some reason. Shrimp were huge, but a lil fishy smell. Prime rib at Summit grill is more tender/flavorful. Might be the grade of prime rib used. They no longer have the giant fried shrimp. 5 star service/ambiance. 3.5-4 stars for food. IMHO. Will try again in future.Jan 2020 update: Back for the 4th trip on V day. It is very busy. Wait staff is so aware of the needs. Food is still fantastic. The new large lobster tail is PERFECTION. The prime rib is still great. Tried the crab dip. Good stuff.Back for 3rd time in 2 weeks. The service is still a A, the ambiance is truly a work of passion by the owner, and food is actually even better than before the 3rd time around if that's possible. The large fried shrimp are still hands down the best in KC. Tried the prime rib tonight, amazing! Swordfish is still the best in KC. Blue cheese salad dressing is spot on.Back for a 2nd trip. Ambiance is even better the 2nd try. Swordfish was still great. Wife skipped filet and did shrimp.... yummy! Sold out of crab cakes and prime rib. Service was still outstanding.Listen up KC, the best seafood is not the Bristol, it's the Reef. The extra large fried shrimp are as good as it gets. The ambiance is like your in Maine. Very nautical and the sea lovers will love it. The service is the best non-Michelin restaurant I've been to. The bar area is unreal, perfect for happy hour. The outdoor area is PERFECT.

The Reef is an amazing place to visit. The ambiance is a sight to see. My food was absolutely amazing. I got the salmon special. My only one complaint is not having more sea food on the dinner menu.

This is a hidden gem in the Northland and a seafood restaurant. They serve fresh seafood. There are other tasty choices for those who do not favor seafood. This is a classy restaurant with fantastic decor. However a classy restaurant like this should not charge to have bread along with your salads. Both my wife & I felt like our food was too salty.