Sharks Underwater Grill at Sea World is full-service restaurant where you literally dine underwater amongst sharks and other sea life – a different and enjoyable dining experience.
Located at the park's Shark Encounter attraction it has a " Floridian-style" menu that blends Caribbean and Floridian food. The viewing window are floor-to-ceiling windows so you can watch about 50 various types of sharks including sand tigers, sandbars, black noses and Atlantic black tips (guess who listened to the waitress that provided lots of educational info about the sharks and other fish in the tank). Take a look at the bar on the way in. The surface of the bar top is a series of mini aquariums! If you do not wish to dine, there is a small viewing gallery to see all the sharks and fish and this alone is well worth a visit.
It is a spacious, well air-conditioned restaurant seating up to 240 guests and the waitress service makes a pleasant change from the “all you can eat buffets” that we all tend to go to whilst in Orlando. If it is hot day, the restaurant is a “cool break” and although dimly lit (I guess maximum effect for the shark viewing) individual table lighting means you can still see your meal. All the tables are situated alongside or close to a floor or ceiling. No table is further than 5 yards away from the sharks! ! Which can be a little off putting, if you order the shark to eat……but do as it is wonderful.
The adult menu is good and portions plentiful. Any additional items such as mash or fries can be added, although this was not obvious from the menu. The food is very well presented and of good quality.
The kid’s menu is standard US fare – chicken strippers etc. The great fun is that part of the kids meal is served in a shark’s head! Plastic of course and this can be kept by the children at the end of the meal – we used our as can holders!
It is quite pricey but everyone enjoyed their meal (see the menu below – not sure if prices still as they were) and don’t forget an “after dinner drink” – it is essential!
Either ring for priority seating by calling (407) 351-3600 or you can do as we did visit the host stand at the restaurant early in the day to make a reservation for later. Opening times are from 11. 00am until Park closing.
Sea World annual pass members receive regular park discounts. Park admission is required.
Coconut Crusted Chicken Spears $7. 85
Caribbean Conch Chowder $4. 95
Chilled Shrimp and Scallop Cocktail $7. 95
Pizza Fromage $6. 95
The Pizzeria - mushrooms, olives, and pepperoni - $6. 75
Pizza Bella $6. 25
" The Great White" - greens with bacon and tuna with creamy Gorgonzola
vinaigrette - $4. 55
Spinach Salad $4. 75
Citrus Caesar Salad $4. 55
Blackened Sea Scallops $20. 95
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes $16. 95
Pan-Seared Red Snapper $20. 95
Chorizo-Stuffed Breast of Chicken $15. 95
Caribbean Seafood Ragout $18. 95
Filet Mignon (8 oz) $22. 95
Salmon Filet $17. 95
Shrimp and Sauteed Chicken Barbecue $19. 95
New York Strip Steak (12 oz) $24. 95
Ahi Tuna $18. 95
Moho Pork $17. 95
Loan Shark Brownie $5. 25
Heavenly Delight Sun and Moon $4. 25
Passion Fruit Flavored Flan $4. 25
Caged White Chocolate Mousse $4. 25
Coconut Napoleon with caramel Rum Sauce $4. 75
And don’t forget the drinks, I can personally recommend the Great White Shark!
Cafe Barbados (coffee, rum, Tia Maria, whipped cream) $5. 59
Great White Shark (Grand Marnier, Kahlua, Tia Maria) $6. 95
Frozen Brandy Alexander Shake (vanilla ice cream, Martell, Godiva chocolate
liquer) $6. 50