Saturday, June 3, 2017

The Reef - Long Beach

A pretty space, nice view of the water, just perfect for weddings and all sorts of celebratory bliss! The Reef is perfect for important catered events for family and friends...if you hate your family and friends. Book immediately for passive-aggressive revenge and make sure to order something described below. 


Let's try to start on a positive note at least... The Clam Chowder was the only edible thing we had, and it was the expected smooth texture interspersed with reasonably-sized chunks of clam. 


The Caesar Salad was a bunch of lettuce doused in dressing, perhaps to cover up the sloppy cutting job. There was literally a chunk of uncut lettuce the size of my fist sitting on the side of the plate.


I ordered the Prime Rib, and the server tells me they're out of jus and only have horseradish to put on top. What he meant to say was that the prime rib was so overcooked it ran out of juice. This slice looks like a tree stump and has the texture of balsa wood. 


Grilled Shrimp & Scallops with Pineapple Bacon Fried Rice
. Let me eat that overseasoned, throat-burning shellfish and spear myself through the eye with the skewer. Both shrimp and scallops had potential without the "Cajun" overkill, but the fried rice was truly awful. Whatever oil they used had been there for at least 2 weeks.

Dessert? Not on your life. Let's quit while we're...so far behind there's no chance at redemption. Even without desert, I almost died laughing when I saw the check. $98.06 after tax and tip. Seriously, nearly 100 dollars. For what? Garbage disposal?

It has been a long time since I've had something so vile. We were considering renting out the space for our rehearsal dinner, but the stuff they serve here isn't FOOD! 
The Reef on the Water Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

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