The Reef Restaurant Main Street
4172 Main St
Vancouver, BC
V5V 3P7
(604) 874-5375
Rating:
3½ out of 5 stars
(
21 reviews)
Hours: Sun 10am-11pm;
Mon-Wed 11am-11pm;
Thu-Fri 11am-12am;
Sat 10am-12am
Status: Closed
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express
Description
This is a funky little Carribbean eatery located on the eclectic Main Street strip. It has a tropical-inspired and relaxed ambience, with tiki torches dotting its outdoor seating and an open, spacious interior. The colourful spot has nouveau-Caribbean cuisine. Highlighted on the menu is the jerk chicken (CAD11), slowly cooked to succulence, and the grilled blue marlin (CAD12), another standout....
by yahootravelca
on December 09, 2008 from yahootravelca
Reviews
Flavours of Jamaica: I absolutely love this little restaurnat on Main. The food is always excellent and the atmosphere is so much fun.<br/><br/>Fried bananas dessert is to die for.
Rated 4 stars by Nicki
on August 26, 2010
Editorial Reviews
The "JERK" in the phone number refers to a spicy marinade of Scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, garlic, soy, tomato, and ginger. The Reef serves a number of jerk dishes, including their signature quarter jerk chicken breast. Other dishes are equally tasty, including a tropical salad of fresh mango, red onions, tomatoes, and pumpkin seeds; shrimp with toasted coconut and avocado yoghurt;...
by frommers
on February 28, 2012 from frommers
Mojitos are available by the pitcher (as are many of the inventive cocktails)—grab a few friends and settle in for the night. Deep-fried, deliciously soft, sweet johnnycakes come with all entrées, like the traditional ackee and saltfish (Jamaica’s national dish of ackee fruit and salt cod, with rice, peas, and slaw, $15) or the Stick to Ya Ribs, sweet and spicy with mashed potatoes and cole...
by vanmag
on September 30, 2011 from vanmag
Drink a Red Stripe as you prepare to chow down on a little taste of the Caribbean in this award-winning restaurant that is just about as inviting as the islands. The place is decorated with rich colors and textures and the food boasts intense island flavor to match, making guests feel like they are “truly there.” The focus is on their slow-cooked jerk chicken that can literally induce sweat and...
by blackbookmag
on October 16, 2010 from blackbookmag
Information from the business
Specialties<br/><br/>The Reef is all about distinctive Caribbean cuisine, & great vibes.<br/><br/>History<br/><br/>Established in 1999<br/><br/>The Reef Restaurant opened to critical acclaim in May of 1999.<br/>
Founded by Liz da Mata & Simon Cotton, their long term friendship & collective work experience has translated into a friendly atmosphere that can be felt the moment you enter their cozy island environment. The restaurant...
by yelp
on July 19, 2014 from yelp