The Reef Biloxi

visit biloxi every year for short vacation .wife and i have had a very good time here. all i want is seafood and more seafood. oysters no matter which way you want them are ummmmm good. all appetizers are great. be ready to take a doggy bag home

Was not pleased at all. Came in with a big party 8+ and 3 of us ordered seafood pasta, the shrimp was undercooked and after the telling the server she acted like she didn’t wanna be bothered and didn’t care! Disappointing!

Took the suggestion from other reviews on here and ordered the smoked tuna dip which was delicious. The grit cake dish and the fish tacos with mahi were also extremely tasty. Our waitress was extremely friendly and chatted with us about the area when she found out we were house hunting. Ocean views are beautiful and we had no idea they have live music upstairs during the weekends until the waitress told us. A nice live music venue is something I’m always looking for, advertise that.

I went to The Reef for the first time last month while I was on vacation with my family. It is right on the beach in Biloxi. We only waited about 10 minutes for a table for 5. I had the firecracker shrimp and thought it was really tasty. The sweet/​spicy sauce is delicious and the shrimp is fried perfectly. Some places give you really gross oily shrimp when you order this kind of dish, but not The Reef! It was great and also a fairly big portion. I definitely took about ¹⁄₃ of it home for the next meal. Everyone in my family really liked their dishes as well.

The service was great, the food was pretty good (huge portions), the drinks were great, and the caramel cheesecake is amazing. I was not too fond of the key lime pie though.

Loved the smoked tuna dip app and the quesadilla was sooo good! The mahi tacos were fantastic and I especially enjoyed the mango salsa. My husband had the flounder and said it had a great flavor.
The view is beautiful, we enjoyed this visit and will be back

Yum yum yum, fried seafood baskets deliciousness and chargrilled oysters is must!!! We sat at the bar and bartenders were very nice and friendly

One of the new mega restaurants on the Gulf side strip in Biloxi where the old amusement park used to be. The restaurant is on the second level and the Sky bar is on the third. We came for lunch on a Thursday and we were seated right away. We started with the spicy shrimp and fried pickles for an appetizer. The shrimp were delicious. The pickles were not the usual thin slices like most restaurants do. They fried long strips of pickle slices. Pretty good. For my meal I had the shrimp and grits. The grits were actually lightly fried grit cakes. Unusual but I liked it. They were served on top of grilled shrimp in a white sauce. My husband had the mac n cheese dish. He liked it. I tried it and it had a bacon flavor to it. Not great but not bad. The waitstaff was very friendly and we did not have to wait long for our food.

OMG. YUM. Had charbroiled oysters, it was awesome but a bit over priced. Had the gumbo w/​alligator sausage & never had alligator sausage but it was so good! my friend ordered the tuna dip, I will never eat tuna dip anywhere else. yum! great view, a little warm in the restaurant for summer time but great experience.

Food was pretty decent, but not great. Some good beers on tap. Sat outside on the deck. That was cool until someone poured their drink (hope that’s what it was) over the balcony of the bar on top. Finally moved to the center of the deck when someone puked over the railing… Was asked if everything was alright, but not offered a discount or meal. Was given a dessert for free. Took it to go… Got home and no utensils. Obviously, I would give this a one star rating, but have to assume this is a rarity. The food and view is actually good. But this experience was, obviously, very far below par.

I was in Biloxi for a work trip, and my group of eight colleagues and I were looking for a place to grab dinner near our hotel. (The Hampton Inn on Beach Blvd.) The Reef showed up first in all our searches, so we gave it a shot and we weren’t disappointed!
Though we had a pretty big group, they were able to seat us right away on a Friday night which was awesome! The hostesses and servers were all very friendly and helpful. Our server was so nice and very patient with our group. I know how annoying large groups can be, but he handled it really well!
The food was your standard Gulf Coast, popular restaurant fare. Lots of friend seafood, catches of the day, shellfish, etc. Everyone at our table was blown away by how HUGE the portions were. Seriously– we could have ordered half as much food and probably still had leftovers. I’m not complaining about having too much food, but I am warning you. The dishes are VERY large.
I ordered the catch of the day, which was a grilled snapper. It came with bok choy and a sweet potato hash. There was a buttery sauce on everything that was just a bit too heavy for my taste, but the flavors still shone through and I really enjoyed my meal!
Our whole table ordered cocktails, and everyone was pleased with them. I ordered some sort of rum runner drink and it was delicious Not too sweet, with a good amount of rum, which is what I was looking for! The roof of the restaurant was a full bar, with music and tons of people. My coworkers are all a bit older than me and we had an early morning the next day, so we didn’t get a chance to hit up the rooftop bar, but I’d be very interested to hang out there next time I’m in town. It looked so fun to drink on a rooftop, looking out over the gulf and listening to the waves crash.
The restaurant itself is really large and it’s decorated in a very «coastal» theme– think anchors, lifesavers, sailboats, etc. It’s cute! This is not a little hole-​in-​the-​wall place. It’s definitely on the touristy side. I mean, it’s just down the road from all the casinos so that should clue you in. But, it’s a good place where you can grab a meal and some drinks with a group right on the beach while you’re in town!

Reliable but standard seafood place in the gulf south: same as hundreds of others. The location draws a big crowd and the view on the beach is fantastic, as was our server Dolly. They also were super happy fantastic to substitute dish on my Maui (I think – it had pineapple on it) sandwich instead of chicken. It was good, but I probably should’ve asked for grilled mahi mahi instead of going with the catfish. All of the staff was great and multiple different members checked on us & cleaned away finished items immediately.
Downside is the lack of spices in the sauces. Along with the sandwich, we ordered the royal red shrimp appetizer, and the sauce had ZERO flavor. It was just a rendered combo of oil/​butter with only a hint of taste, and I’m talking not just a lack of crab boil but a lack of even salt. I’m glad I didn’t spring for any other boiled seafood since we put in our order before the appetizer arrived. Easily would bump up my star rating to 4 – 5 if they added the right amount of crab boil/​seafood seasoning.
I think the manager & chefs should do a taste test to make sure they redeem this aspect of the menu. I’d also like to suggest offering chicken vs. fish options on all the sandwiches too, since it’s a quick & easy thing to do – plus fish usually has a slight upcharge so hey, there’s my +$ 2 suggestion.

It is truly great to see some new blood. Post Katrina restaurants that are original and specialize to serve locals as well as visitors without being associated with a casino have been rare.
The Reef has been open since about 2012 and I expected it to have devolved into a slacker beach drinkers bar. But I was actually impressed by some of the décor. And the clientele was a nice mix of families, couples dating, military trainees eating out as a group. It’s got some «sports bar» qualities with some big screen TV’s about, however… and this is where they lose a full star and a half… the NOISE level. Granted, there were several large parties but they weren’t much louder than any small group tables. And there’s no overbearing background music drowning out people speaking. But the acoustics and sound reflections itself were so loud I couldn’t hear the people at my table!
Now the food was better than I expected. They have some nice local seafood focus and a pretty good variety. Not everything is fried, but there is too much fried selections, but they will prepare some entrees with broiled seafood instead of fried. Seafood Mac & Cheese looked great. They need more broiled specials or on the menu.
I would highly suggest avoiding the Lobster «appetizer» w/​Tortilla chips. It was some pseudo-​purée dip, that had no lobster appearance or taste.
Caramel Cheesecake was excellent. I plan to try the Key Lime Pie next time. And I will be back. I figure when the weather is cooler there is outdoor seating overlooking the Sound that will be pleasant and much less noisy.
Big suggestion: Tiki Bar… Artisanal Cocktails
HUGE PLUS: Local Artist Marty Wilson has several of his original paintings adorning the space. And he’s doing a large Ocean mural on the Hwy 90 facing façade.

The Reef Biloxi is a nice restaurant bar located in front of Biloxi Beach. I absolutely had an *amazing time* here from beginning to end and definitely recommend this spot for wining and dining!
Upon coming in I was quoted a 30 minute wait for a table, or otherwise there was seating available out on the patio however rain was expected to come shortly and they stated they could not have us sit inside if that happens. Whatever the case, my group took the risk and opted to sit outside for quicker dining and of course the gulf coast view. It ended up being okay because the rain did pass by towards the end of dinner, but was luckily on the lighter side and was short and sweet so it didn’t affect the outdoor dining we had opted for.
My server on Saturday night was Brittany and she was a sweetie with excellent service! She definitely gave a great impression of warm, Southern hospitality. Dinner started off with drinks, as I opted for The Hurricane which kicked off my night and this cocktail was made perfect.
Next, I had appetizers with honey bbq chicken wings and tuna dip. The wings were amazing full of flavor and the smoked tuna dip was addicting! Then for my entrée I ordered the half order of the ROYAL REEF SHRIMP POT which came with Royal Reds boiled the Reef way with red skin potatoes, corn, and sausage. This order was perfect and a great recommendation from Brittany. The flavor of the shrimp juice at the bottom of my basket was delectable and the shrimp pot came with a butter dipping sauce. I also tried some of the seafood platter, and alligator sausage. The seafood platter had a nice spice, and I loved the fried batter. The alligator sausage was pretty good for my first time trying it had a nice spicy flavor and an interesting texture as I was over-​analyzing what I was chewing on.
DELICIOUS food, fabulous service, and gulf coast views. this Seafood Restaurant was a highlight of my Biloxi trip!

In short, I would go back. There essentially is nothing to complain about with the exception of the oysters, maybe. They were on the smaller side and a bit heavy on the toppings, quite thoroughly covering any taste to the oyster itself. The fish and shrimp were both on spot, and we tried it in several forms (see photos). The atmosphere and view were spectacular, and the gumbo was on point. The waitress seemed a bit tired, possibly nearing the end of her shift in a busy restaurant, but we were able to break her out of her shell and we left without complaints on the service either. Unfortunately, the women will miss out on the keg urinals, but they are pretty cool as far as urinals go!

Awesome food and drinks, love this place! The Hurricanes are fantastic! Also be sure to try whatever special they have that day for entrees. There’s a lot of seating inside and outside right on the gulf.

Last Tuesday, I was treated to a business lunch at The Reef! The first thing you notice is the spectacular view. The restaurant is literally «on the Gulf». The raised restaurant (second floor) overlooks the water!
We started with the Tuna Dip & chips. This is a must have if you like tuna!
I had the Mahi Fish Tacos and enjoyed them so much. You are served two large tacos and delicious chips & salsa!
I will definitely go back again soon!
Also, the owner was there greeting all the tables, making certain that everyone was happy! I appreciate the personal touch. Also the wait staff was great!

Location location. Lots to offer.
Came to the coast for seafood. Got the sampler. It was all fried?!? Didn’t say anything in the menu about this.
Friend got mahi mahi and veggies. Looked good. Live band at 3. Overall 4 stars.
Come for the party drinks and view.

Started my review and forgot to finish but here it goes.
Picked this from Unilocal as I was looking for a place on the beach, wanted some BEACH food– (albeit it was 36 degrees and raining) — but made a good choice. My waitress was fantastic and for the life of me while I write this can’t remember her name– but she was pregnant with her 5^th kid so management– she was a fantastic representative for your business!!!
I got a tuna tataki appetizer almost raw– had a rasberry shiracha that was great so nursed that a while. I had the bartender make me a PAIN KILLER– had to google it for them for the recipe but it was perfect — just like in the Islands… !! So good I had 3 and should have stopped at 2…
Was waiting for a colleague who never showed up– so then got a catfish sandwich and it was very tasty. Different batter– but good none the less. I noticed a very local crowd here… many were elderly but know that if the locals come, they come for a reason. Good value and again, great service. Thanks for a nice long lunch guys…

The Reef is located on the south side of Beach Blvd, which means panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico off the back decks.
On the second floor there is a bar loaded with big screen tvs, and a restaurant with outdoor and indoor seating. Checkout the ceiling fans above while your eating they are pretty cool. I can’t speak for the women’s restroom but the men’s has the most unique urinals, most important they are always clean and has the no touch dyson hand dryers.
On the third floor is an open floor bar with flat screen tvs, pool tables, a stage for live music or DJs, and again the perfect view of the Gulf. During the colder months, this opened area is covered with clear plastic and several propane heaters are setup to keep warm. I believe there is an elevator on the west side of the property as well.
As for as the food, I went safe and ordered the basic burger that came with fries. My wife ordered a cup of gumbo and the mahi mahi tacos. She didn’t care much for the gumbo but she devoured the tacos. All in all it was good.
It’s a great place to hang out with friends. It will only get better as summer approaches. Enjoy!