anyone been recently to Shark's Underwater Grill?

[pocohontas2004]

Our 7 year old thinks this place sounds great - eat lunch and watch the sharks. Do all the tables/booths have an equally good view? How is the menu? Is it posted somewhere WITH prices?

What about a party of 7 - trouble accommodating?

Thanks! We want to know if it is as cool as the ad makes it sound.

[bleeps]

We (DH, DS - 8, and I) were there last month (December). It was our first time eating there, and it was fabulous! It was the first time (in 3 visits) to SeaWorld that we found the combination of great food AND great atmosphere (we've done Dine with Shamu twice -- great experience, lousy food).

Anyway, I simply cannot recommend this place enough. Have you been to Coral Reef at Epcot? The seating at Sharks is similar -- tiers of seating that all faces the wall-long tank -- but the seating at Sharks is designed even better with no bad seats. We had an 11:30 lunch which was perfect; we got tank-side seats and the place was very slow/empty until after about 12.

I don't think SeaWorld posts prices with their menus. I would say this place was a little pricey, but we felt it was totally worth the $$ and the service was excellent. DH and I had crab cakes/salad and I believe DS had a fish n chips type meal -- I want to say that adult entrees are in the $14 to $22 range and that kids meals were pretty standard ($6?). In any case, we felt it was totally, totally worth it, and we would make future visits to SeaWorld JUST to be able to eat here again!

[Cara]

Do you know the hours this restaurant is open? We are going in early October, and the park closes at 6 p.m. that day.

[reefnut]

i make sure i eat there everytime i go. great food and the view is awsome:thumbsup2 . make sure you take a look at the bar before you leave. the whole counter top is a saltwater fish tank. still tryin to figure out how to make one for my house.

[bleeps]

Do you know the hours this restaurant is open? We are going in early October, and the park closes at 6 p.m. that day.

We got an 11:30 seating for lunch -- I *believe* that they open for lunch and stay open through park closing time for dinner, but why not just give SeaWorld a call or send them an email through their site (I've found them to be very responsive) to get a definite answer?

[pocohontas2004]

I called Sea World about the hours. They said it opens at 11 am and you walk up for seating. This is for Feb/Mar when I suppose it is slower at the park.

[mar915]

Do they make reservations in advance and how?

Thanks

Mary

[bleeps]

The current system for Sharks' reservations is that you walk to the front door of the restaurant and book your same-day seating then; that's the only way to reserve (some of their other big ticket places, like Dine w/ Shamu, allow you to reserve in advance). We simply went there first (although that section of the park, on the day we visited [first week of Dec.] opened at 10 -- the park had opened at 9 at we arrived at the pathway at about 9:45 so we just hung around for 15 minutes til the rope drop).

SO, long way of saying -- you reserve by going there, and there will be someone out at the desk to take reservations; just see if you can ask someone right after you enter the park if the area with the sharks is open and go from there.

[mar915]

Is the prices less at lunch then dinner. What is the prices and menu like.
Anywhere on the web I can see it?

Thanks

[Eeyore's Tailfinder]

Hiya, I've been looking for the same thing and found this... thought it might help you too, although I don't know how recent it is >

http://www.theotherorlando.com/updates/sharkmenu.html

[wwessing]

I recently purchased the book The Other Orlando to which there is a link posted that lists the Underwater Grill prices (I was curious about this as well). This is supposed to be current information, in as much as this type of information can be current due to publication deadlines, etc, etc. So, I would think the prices listed are very close to accurate. You could always call or e-mail and ask if they will e-mail a menu that includes prices.

[Jenny]

try this one for a menu w/ prices:
http://www.wdisneyw.co.uk/swmensug.html.

[alibu]

Hi,

Having been to both the Dinner with Shamu and Shark's Underwater, if you only had one night at Sea World....which would you choose? The children in our group have never been to Sea World and ages are 4, 6, 7, 9 years.

Thanks!

[WaltD4Me]

I'm thinking of Shark's Grill too, but am wondering if they either have a lunch menu or if it would be okay to just order appetizers? We'd like to go for lunch and I just can't eat a big meal like the ones I see on their menu so early in the day, but some of their salads and appetizers looked really good. Like the coconut chicken skewers. I figure those and a salad would be great.

[Piglet Fan]

Has anyone eaten there late in the day and know what the latest seating time would be? I'll be there Saturday, and they close at 6:00. I'd rather get a later seating for dinner and not "waste" the middle of the day on a longer meal. I know at WDW you can book tables up until park closing. Is it the same here? Thanks!

[madfelice]

Here s a link to a Shamu menu
http://www.wdisneyw.co.uk/swmenshamu.html

[jeni16]

I contacted Sea World regarding getting a menu. Here is what they said:

Thank you for your email. Please visit www.seaworld.com /Orlando/experiences/dining. Click on the picture for Sharks Underwater Grill and learn more and learn more again. You will be able to view the menu here. I hope this helps.

[kandb]

The website is not currently working for dining info. Linda

[atpatt]

I'm not sure it counts as recently, but we were there April 07 and really loved it. IMO its better than Coral Reef as far as the view and ambience. I don't recall the food being anything spectacular, but it wasn't bad, totally worth it for the view!

[jeni16]

The website is not currently working for dining info. Linda

It was working yesterday before I posted. Just keep giving it a try!

[adisneynut]

It was working yesterday before I posted. Just keep giving it a try!

I have and even tried cuting and pasting it and couldn't get to work either. I did come across the UK disney info with a menu not sure how old it is. I was hoping for a recent menu. :worship: You think that Sea world would have more info on thier site about dinning beside the meals they have listed.

Hopefully in the future somebody will take pity on us.;) If not then I will have more info when I get back around the 1st of August.:idea:

[adisneynut]

Here you'll enjoy courteous full table service in a casual, yet breath-taking, atmosphere. Relax as SeaWorld's chefs show off their skills with world-class entreés and impeccable presentation in this restaurant like no other you’ve ever visited. Feast on blackened sea scallops, filet mignon, pan-seared snapper, and more, prepared with fresh "Floribbean" flair. The children's menu features popcorn shrimp, pasta, and chicken. And there's sure to be a feeding frenzy when the decadent desserts appear. You'll find an upscale menu full of culinary surprises at Sharks Underwater Grill.

Guests wanting to make seating arrangements to at Shark's Underwater Grill can do so by visiting the host/hostess stand in front of the restaurant on the day of their visit. Priority seating can be made in person after 10 a.m. the day of your visit.

Service Type: Full-Service Restaurant
Location: Shark Encounter

Menu*
Salads:

· "The Great White" Salad
· Spinach Salad
· Citrus Caesar Salad
Appetizers:

· Stuffed Mushroom Trio
· Shark's "Land and Sea"
· Crab and Artichoke Dip
· Tapas Napolean
· Shrimp Bruschetta
Entrees:

· Blackened Sea Scallops
· Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
· Pan-Seared Red Snapper
· Chorizo-Stuffed Breast of Chicken
· Caribbean Seafood Ragout
· Sharks Trio (tuna, shrimp, and scallops)
· Filet Mignon
· Salmon Filet
· Shrimp and Smoked Chicken Barbecue
· NY Strip Steak
· Ahi Tuna
· Moho Pork
Desserts:

· Loan Shark Brownie
· Heavenly Delight Sun & Moon
· Passion Fruit Flavored Flan
· Caged White Chocolate Mousse
· Coconut Napoleon with Caramel Rum Sauce



Special Dietary meals available. Additional Charges may apply.

Drinks: Assorted Pepsi® Products, Specialty Coffee
Cash Bar: A selection of Anheuser-Busch® Beverages, Specialty Wines, Assorted Cocktails, Specialty Drinks

Children's Menu:

Entrees:


Pasta Marinara
Jumbo Grilled Hot Dog
Shark's Chicken Tenders
Grilled Chicken Breast with Orange Glaze
Popcorn Shrimp

Desserts:


Oreo and Vanilla Pudding Pie
Ocean- Blue Parfait
Gummy Shark Sundae

Drinks:

Blue Lemonshark
Cookie Cutter Milksharks
Chocolate or White Milk
Assorted Pepsi® Products


MasterCard , Visa , Discover , JTB®, and American Express accepted.
Park admission is required but not included.
*Menu subject to change

[jarahmom]

We went to Shark's Underwater Grill on February 7, 2009 and were incredibly disappointed. We researched the menu online before our trip and were so excited! Several people had told us it was a "don't miss" attraction. As soon as we got to Sea World that morning, we went straight to the restaurant and made a reservation for 11:30. After touring the shark exhibit, we went to the restaurant for lunch, which we knew to be a little more expensive, ($15-$20 range) for a lunch, but it was table service with a cool aquarium. We were a party of nine, but were not seated together. Not a problem (at first). We had great seats because the restaurant was empty (red flag right there). Our waiter was very stiff and condescending. He brought the menus, and we immediately noticed that the menus had changed. The waiter told us they had changed two weeks prior. There were no entrees under $20! The kids' menu was $8-$9. My 4-year-old son got a HOT DOG for $8.50, and my two-year-old daughter's popcorn shrimp was $9.99! Now, we expect for food in the park to be expensive, but come on. One person in our party ordered a $10 shrimp appetizer that had THREE SHRIMP. The aquarium is actually the other side of the same aquarium we had just walked through at the shark exhibit. The kids enjoyed the aquarium for about five minutes. Totally NOT worth it. And since we were a party of nine, we were charged 18% GRATUITY on top of our bill! Then the waiter tried to keep my change! He brought everyone's debit slips to the table to sign, but we paid cash and he just assumed he was entitled, I guess. Terrible experience that put a damper on our whole day at Sea World. I would recommend walking through the restaurant, taking a peek at the cool saltwater bar, and leaving.

[MelanieC]

We were there in July 2007 and we absolutely loved it. We have an adopted fish named "Bucktooth Charlie" - My kids still talk about Bucktooth Charlie. I have thread with pictures and a review somewhere - I'll see if I can find it.

[MelanieC]

Here is my review with pictures from July 07

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26518437&postcount=13


We went last July and the food was good. The food was not OMG best food we ever had, but not bad. The ambiance is nice and it's a great way to get out of the heat of the day and relax.

There was one shark there who look like he had buck teeth. My family named him "Buck Tooth Charlie" an would crack up every time he came around the tank.

If I remember correctly, after riding some of the larger ries we went over and put our name in. Then we came back when it was opened and our name officially went in line. We didn't wait too long. We plan on going again next summer and we plan on dining again for lunch with our friend "Buck Tooth Charlie".

Here are some of our pictures.


Menu:

http://i33.tinypic.com/wlt9ap.jpg

DH's Crabcakes

http://i37.tinypic.com/34dn2f6.jpg

My meal -Pan Seared Peanut Herb Crusted Grouper

http://i35.tinypic.com/dpg7qs.jpg

DD's kids shrimp

http://i35.tinypic.com/687rsz.jpg

DS's Pasta

http://i37.tinypic.com/2hexb8i.jpg

and finally - Meet "Buck Tooth Charlie"

http://i37.tinypic.com/2i7n214.jpg

[d4est]

We just ate there on 2/17. It was okay, but nothing that great for the price. Our bill, for two adults and one child was $120--without gratuity. For appetizers, Dh had the shrimp cocktail and I had the tomato Bruschetta. For entrees, Dh had the Fillet and I had the NY strip. Both were cooked to specifications and tasty. Our son had the chicken fingers. For dessert, Ds had the ice cream and I had the caged white mousse. Ds had a chocolate shake, I had soda and Dh had a bud.

We had a good view of the tank, but were not sitting right next to it, which was annoying as the restaurant was no where near busy and we could have easily been seated directly next to the tank...lots of empty "window seats."

Our waiter was the real let down. Very slow and "uninterested." Overall, we would not go back.

Oh, FYI, we went over around noon and made "ressies" for 5 PM. We had no trouble getting our requested time. We arrived about 20 mins early and were immediately seated. The hostess who seated us had a very cool and unenthusiastic attitude.

[drenalin'junkie]

I've had dinner or lunch at least 10 times there over the years.The menu changes as all do but we have always been able to accomodate everyone.

Prices are less than Disney for comparable cuisine/atmosphere and similar to prices at IOA and USO.

Service has been variable from OK to good.

We average less than $100 for 2