Worst food I’ve had everything was disgusting! Fish & shrimp were not crispy at, kids pizza I wouldn’t feed to my dog and my son LOVES PIZZA, mushrooms were not fried at all, cajun nuts were all disgusting and not fried also didn’t receive the crawfish ones they advertise, fries were soggy, only thing that was decent is the hush puppies I don’t know how this place is in business!
Shrimp was horrible, I can only assume it was frozen then microwaved. Very dry and tasteless. Cat fish was soggy. That’s the best way I can describe it. We had 4 people with us and collectively we agree that It’s sad that the best thing on our plate was the French Fries. It got a 2 star only because the server was nice and kept our drinks filled. Good luck staying open with this food quality.
I hadn't been back to the Reef since the new owner took over. I was a bit disappointed that all the old decorations were gone, so the place had lost some of its charm. But no one goes to a restaurant for the decor, they go for the food. I got an order of the fried catfish, fries, cajun rice, and rhe hush puppies. Everything was fantastic! The fish was crisp on the outside, flaky on the inside, and had good flavoring. Fries were the same way. The hush puppies weren't bad, just different. Much more sweet with a light corn flavor. I ordered the "small," which turned out to be huuuuuge portions. I really enjoyed the meal (and having some left over for dinner).
This is some of the most disgusting catfish ive ever tasted. These people have no clue how to run this business and they need to shut it back down..I've never been so disappointed in this place since the new owners took over..the catfish is too soggy and not an ounce of flavor definitely NOT WORTH THE TIME OR MONEY. horrible horrible food. SHUT. IT BACK. DOWN
This little place put out some great food tonight. It's not fancy. The staff was very attentive and our food didn't disappoint one bit. My tilapia was creamy goodness. Grilled filets (2) with a creamy seafood sauce with an abundance of shrimp and crayfish. My husbands Swamp Tater was equally good. It was a spicy mix of cream , crawfish and shrimp coming together for a solid etoufee. The servings were generous. I think every staff member came by our table.
This little place put out some great food tonight. It's not fancy. The staff was very attentive and our food didn't disappoint one bit. My tilapia was creamy goodness. Grilled filets (2) with a creamy seafood sauce with an abundance of shrimp and crayfish. My husbands Swamp Tater was equally good. It was a spicy mix of cream , crawfish and shrimp coming together for a solid etoufee. The servings were generous. I think every staff member came by our table.
service sucked food was yuck
Not as good as it once was. Differant menu ..I had the 10 dollar po boy .. for 5 shrmp..One thing for sure .. seafood restaurants in SE Texas have GUMBOIn Winter.. they dont.. sorry gumbo isMandatory in winter .. it's theChili of seafood
I had the seafood enchiladas with Cajun rice. Yum! Also a $2 reefa-rita.Here 1 year later there is a new owner and a temporary menu, dirty rice and hush puppies seem the same, I had grilled shrimp, it was great! Husband had the stuffed fried shrimp, he was pleasantly surprised, he liked it!
Big News!!The Reef is now owned by the folks who own the very good Casa Fiesta across Palmer!This means 2 things; Seafood at The Reef IS NOW as great, as consistent as Casa Fiesta - the opposite of what The Reef had deteriorated to under former ownership AND...Texas City will now have a GOOD Seafood House again!!It's been a loooong time.All the old dusty clutter is gone, the dining room bright and clean!Our dinner, from their now-simpler menu was delicious!! Fresh fish, shrimp and oysters, homemade onion rings and very good service!Give Ray and his staff your confidence, we will happily return. Thanks for a great first visit!!The NEW Reef IS worth a try!