We loved our first visit to the aquaruin restaurant! Dawson was great! Thanks!! read more

Hello! Jessika was our server. She was great! She explained the menu to us. We came all the way from Mobile, Alabama. We truly enjoyed being here. Thank you so much! read more

Dawson did a great job serving our family of 12. Thank you for making our dad's birthday a memorable day!

The food was delicious. Don't leave without trying the crab cakes - 10/10. Adrian, our server, made this visit exceptional. Please try for yourself versus relying solely on the reviews. read more

We visited Aquarium Restaurant for Father's Day lunch and had a wonderful experience, giving it a solid 4 stars. The Vibe & Ambiance: The atmosphere here is absolutely incredible! We had just visited Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg the day before, and eating here felt like a seamless extension of that experience. You are completely surrounded by stunning marine life. One important tip: it is very cold inside the dining room. They understandably need to keep the temperature low for the massive aquarium tanks, so definitely bring a sweatshirt or light jacket along to stay comfortable. The Food: The food was amazingly good. We started with the shrimp & crab dip appetizer, which was rich and flavorful. For our main courses, we had the steak and lobster, the grilled shrimp, and everything was cooked perfectly. The Service: Our server was incredibly friendly and attentive. However, the kitchen was severely backed up due to the Father's Day lunch rush, so our meal took a very long time to arrive--just over 40 minutes. We didn't mind too much since our server was so nice and we had the fish tanks to look at, but it is something to keep in mind on major holidays. Location & Convenience: The restaurant is located right inside the Opry Mills mall, which made parking incredibly easy. It is also situated right next door to the Grand Ole Opry House, making it the perfect spot to grab a bite if you plan to visit there too! read more

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Sam S. was super nice! Decided to try it because I've never had alligator before and it just basically tasted like breaded nothing. Dip was not as good as I thought it would be and everything else was pretty much typical. I would not order again. read more

Aquarium Restaurant - Castaway Combo. Typical, nothing special. - Seafood Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This is definitely a tourist spot. However, the aquarium is kind of cool and kids will love it. Go in knowing that the food is more expensive than it should be for the quality of food you get. It's not bad, it's just more expensive than the quality would indicate. What you're really paying for is the cool ambience. We had pretty good service while we were here. It took a long time for things to come out of the kitchen, but weren't in any hurry so we didn't mind. They come around and take your picture to give you a free postcard, and then try to sell you additional pictures. However, they didn't press us into trying to buy them. I'm not sure I would come back again, but I'm glad I went for the experience the first time. Again, if you have some young kids, I think they will really enjoy it. read more

We heard good things about how cool this restaurant was and the food being pretty good too. So we came and were not disappointed. The staff was really nice and prompt. There were cool fish and some we had never seen before. The food was delish, we love some good noodles, seafood, a great salad. We left full and impressed. read more

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The food was okay. Not five star, but it'll definitely feed the craving for seafood. The aquarium inside the restaurant is beautiful. The service was relatively quick, and our drinks were always full. read more

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Lets face it, you come here for the ambiance. Food is mediocre at best. Service at the bar was very good. Wouldn't rush to come back. read more

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i ordered the salmon and my friend the coconut shrimp, both meals were excellent! i almost never finish a meal but it was so good I finished every bit as did my friend. I would highly recommend The Aquarium and our waiter Alex W was great! read more

Alex L. was awesome! He was so quick it the refills it was like watching flash. Plus his recommendation for the shrimp and chicken pasta was truly elite. Loved the vibe, it's definitely jacket appropriate for those, like myself, who freeze up pretty quickly. read more

Enjoyed a recent visit to meet up with family staying in town near Opryland. It has been many years since I visit last. I was pleasantly surprised by the food and service was good as well. I enjoyed fresh and chip platter and it was good. Everyone else at the table enjoyed their meals as well. Ambiance is what you come for and loved seeing the fish. Plenty of viewing walking around too. read more

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Because this place was in a mall thought it was just going to be ok....BUT...to our surprise the food so really good! This place wont disappoint you! read more

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Quentin provided great service! The calamari fritto misto surprised me as it was all fried -- calamari, carrots, jalapeños, banana peppers and artichoke hearts. No seasoning at all but I was able to add some salt and pepper. Aquarium views are very calming with a fascinating collection of salt water fish. Prices are as expected; definitely worth a visit for the aquarium. read more

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Yes this is a tourist trap but I don't care. I went to Aquarium Restaurant with my friends back in college and never wrote a review (shame on me). My friend wanted to come back so we made this a priority on our weekend getaway. We arrived Friday night and we were surprised that we did not have to wait at all to be seated. They did ask if we had a reservation so I highly suggest getting one even if you might not need it. The theming is amazing. Every small detail down to the salt and pepper shakers are themed after the ocean. They also have a massive tank with all different types of marine life in the middle of the restaurant. The menu specializes in different seafood dishes but they do provide other options if you're not a big fan of seafood. I ended up ordering the Louisiana Cajun Pasta and loved it. The portion was huge and had a spicy kick to it. It comes with spinach but the team was very accommodating in removing it due to a dietary restriction. They even put a wooden flag in the bowl so they made sure no spinach went in the dish. Since it's a tourist trap, it can be expensive. My dinner alone was 25 dollars so it's not a place I would visit often. If the restaurant wasn't as elaborate as it is, it wouldn't be worth the price but I think the experience is worth the splurge read more

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Very cool experience, but reservations are a must -- and they are serious about timing. You only get about a 15-minute grace period, so arrive early. The highlight is definitely the ambiance. Walking through the tunnel when you arrive is awesome, and dining while surrounded by fish is a unique experience. You can also walk around and enjoy the aquarium, which is fun. The food was decent. This is definitely a place you go for the experience rather than the food. Overall, a fun and memorable stop, especially for first-timers in Nashville. read more

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We were visiting the Opry Mills Mall when I saw the sign for the Aquarium Restaurant. I had heard from a friend that it was a really great place. I was with my family and I told them we had to stop in. Later, we were meeting some friends for dinner, so we decided to just have some drinks at the bar. The 200,000 gallon tank is in the middle of the restaurant and tables surround it. There is room for people to walk around it and stand in front of it without disturbing the diners. We saw stingrays, fish, eels and sharks, and I took plenty of pictures. I learned from their restaurant that they have mermaid shows. I will have to go back for that. read more

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The Aquarium is in a mall. You can walk if you're able to walk a mile from the Gaylord Opry hotel. We drove. It's mostly fried food. Fun for kids because of the aquariums with fish. It's not my type of restaurant. We had the broiled crab cake and that was delicious. I had the Greek salad with shrimp. It was okay. My partner had the blackened catfish but they forgot to put the catfish on his plate. It reminds me of "The Rainforest Cafe" for those of you who know the place. It's busy. I'm a high class foodie so it's not a place I'd return to. Our waiter was bouncing and he was great! The wine was 1/4 glass for those wine concierges. Friday night reservations at 5:45. Enjoy. I gave it a 3 star due to it was noisy, LOTS of kids (naturally) and no Gluten Free options. Enjoy! read more

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Food was really good! Desiree gave great service, and the ambiance was beautiful as well

this is the first time eating here. we ordered the $22 appetizer. the cheese curds were cold so we had to send those back to get new ones. the crab dip contained no crab but shrimp and runny sauce. the quesadillas were ok. the fried alligator was tasteless. the main entree was the broiled platter. the lobster was ok and most of the platter. my son's French fries were cold so those got sent back. the restaurant was way too cold so it wasn't enjoyable. the food is overpriced!!! the aquarium was super cool too look at. that was the coolest part of dinner. military discount was nice. too expensive for the amount. read more

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Today was the first time my children and I dined here. Our server, Essence, went beyond and above! My 5 year old put his finger in his can of root beer and got a minor cut. She got him a napkin and band-aide. She then got him a to go cup. She then offered to take our picture by the fish! read more

Beautiful Restaurant located inside the Opery Mills Mall. They have a large Aquarium fish tank centered in the middle of the restaurant and tables and booths spread throughout. There's no bad seat in this place. For an appetizer, we shared the castaway combo and for my entree the appetizer was good. There was fried gator, quesidillias, fried onions, fried cheese, crab dip w/chips. Plenty left over to take home. For my entree I ordered a chicken Ceasar salad (add shrimp). The food was mediocre at best.The Caesar dressing was good, but there was entirely too much on my salad. It made the salad super wet and not really enjoyable. The chicken and shrimp were good. My husband ordered the Cajun pasta. It lacked and flavour and by no means tasted like an ounce of Cajun. He ended up sending his food back and got a Ceasar salad as well. His was just as overly saturated with dressing as well. Our server was great. She was very attentive and kept apologizing for lack luster Cajun pasta. I had higher hopes for this place as I've came here once before and the food was great. Today, not so much. read more

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If you like aquariums, you'll love dining here. It was really cool to have dinner surrounded by sea life. The food was good--especially the scallops. Our server was friendly, and the food came out pretty quickly. read more

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We booked through OpenTable and they had our reservation ready when we arrived. We had a nice view of the aquarium which was worth everything for my kids. We had an appetizer and main courses, which were very tasty. My kids split a cheeseburger kids meal. The service was appropriately paced. Overall I would recommend this restaurant to people with kids. If you wanted to go here for a romantic date, you could do better. read more

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Visited the Aquarium Restaurant in Nashville. This was my first experience here and it was AMAZING. The restaurant was so pretty and the food was excellent. I ordered the Chicken and Shrimp Parmesan and the Aquatini. Georgia was our waitress and she absolutely made this experience what it was. She was so funny and is an example of what every server should embody. The restaurant was extremely clean and looked cool. read more

The ambiance of the Aquarium restaurant stole the show and unfortunately the food was a let down compared to the atmosphere and service. We had a great server Jaqueline and loved the views but didn't love the food. It was mediocre at best and could've used a lot more seasoning, particularly the Cajun inspired dishes. I'd go again for a burger and fries or something basic just to enjoy the ambience again. read more

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I love visiting the Aquarium Restaurant. It's one of my family's favorite places to go. The atmosphere is truly magical--every time we walk in, it feels like stepping into an underwater world. The giant tank is well maintained with vibrant sea life; my daughter is mesmerized by the tank every time! Watching her light up at the passing stingrays and schools of fish makes our visits even more memorable. The staff is always attentive, the food is delicious (especially the cocktails and desserts) and the whole environment is perfect for special occasions with the family. The Aquarium Restaurant truly delivers. Highly recommend! read more

Aquarium Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Quick check in for a booth Reservations can be made also Very friendly waitress Kylee was able to take our order and get drinks out fast. Dinner choice were plentiful and look appetizing. Ordered maui maui with shrimp & lemon rice with watermelon lemonade - recommended For dessert - try the brownie or cheesecake; you can't go wrong! Seated in a booth and the view was FUN Able to watch the fish all night. Love the whole Aquarium feel - I love watching the fish. Don't miss out on this great find! I highly recommend to try. read more

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Service was okay... The food took FOREVERRRRRR to come out. Asked the manager if she could get it and we got it. Fries were cold, friends order was made wrong, nephews fries were cold, chips were stale... but the drinks were good lol. Place is clean and a really cool experience. I definitely recommend stopping by to grab a drink and check out the scenery; but there's about 50 other places to eat there that are much better and less expensive. read more

Aquarium Restaurant - You can take the one that lights up home!!!! - Seafood Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

From my 6 year old, "This place is so cool." I would agree. The fish in the aquarium and the decor is on par with Disneyland decor. Its a really fun experience. 5 stars for the environment, 3.5 stars for the food. The scallop meal was the best thing we had, followed by the kids meals, alligator tacos, and lastly the kid salad with the goldfish cracker topping. Slightly overpriced but I get it, you're paying for the food they feed the fish. :) read more

Aquarium Restaurant - Goldfish salad with kids meals -- very generous - Seafood Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Very short wait time. The food was amazing and fast. Able to sit and enjoy the experience of the underworld theme which was amazing.

Javier made this a great experience! Food was only mid but atmosphere and service were great.

Such an unique experience! It's like you're eating inside a giant fish tank. Watching the fish swim around while eating is a wonderful break from staring at a cell phone! We were even fortunate enough to see 2 mermaids swimming in the tank while we were there. The kids in the room loved it! I thought the food choices were great. There are several combination platters, and they don't give you a hard time about sharing. Portion sized were pretty large, and over all, we felt the food was pretty good. Yes, it's on the pricier side, but considering the location, we weren't surprised. And besides, someone had to pay for all that fish food! read more

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Momma said " if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all". Do not recommend at all, in fact quite the contrary!

Our server was sweet but the service on the slower side. The onion stack was very greasy and not enjoyable. The gator bites were so good. My meal was mediocre. I added a side of scallops and they were dry and not really worth it. The restaurant was cool but I had higher hopes than what I experienced. read more

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5/12/2022 Lunch for two. We stopped in before our Grand Ole Opry show. Ambiance 5/5 Rating was based in the unique aquarium center point. The restaurant was for the most part Sea themed . Seating was tables and they were arranged all around the "Huge" Aquarium. Service 2/5 The restaurant wasn't busy, maybe 30% occupied. We were seated immediately by the hostess "our choice" table. We picked a table at the aquarium's side. Then we waited, waited and waited for someone, anyone to acknowledge us. It appeared most of there staff we on the opposite side of the aquarium out of our view because there was little to no foot traffic near us. I finally walked to the hostess and let her know we intended to leave. She immediately got someone to come to our table for drinks and our lunch orders. Additional party's began being seated near us and wait staff added to our area. Off to a terrible start! Food/Menu 5/5 Good selection however neither of us were interested in Seafood. Not to worry they had Ribeyes!! Were ordered two Ribeye dinners cooked medium with house salads. The ribeyes came with great Garlic mashed potatoes and our choice of veggies. Stakes were cooked perfectly and were delicious! Our desert picks were Strawberry cream cake and the indulgence ice cream cake. Both were sinfully delicious! This restaurant can be fun if staffed properly . It is conveniently located at the Mills Mall which we explored before lunch. Both are a short walk to the front door of the Grand Ole Opry. read more

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Adrian was awesome. One of the best servers I've ever had. Friendly and fun. My kids loved him. He made great recommendations. Thanks Adrian! read more

I have been to the Aquarium Restaurant many times in Nashville and I am always impressed each time I go. The restaurant is a super cool experience. You truly feel like you are dining underwater. It's a very cool experience! The aquariums are all very clean and the fish are very colorful. I just love looking at the aquariums. The vibe is very laid back and casual, but also a good touristy experience. The staff is very friendly and provides excellent customer service, which we appreciate. They are also helpful in explaining the types and names of some of the fish. The server we had was very passionate about that. They have a retail shop as well that sells souvenir type items and the retail shop staff is very helpful as well. The food was great and so was the dessert! We had the Wisconsin cheese curds for an appetizer which was phenomenal! The fish and chips were also very good as well. They were fried to perfection with an excellent taste. The fried also had a great taste and texture. The brownie sundae was rich and delicious! I definitely recommend the Aquarium Restaurant for a great and unique dining experience! It is somewhat pricey, but well worth the experience and food. read more

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I took my grandchildren for the July 4th breakfast mermaid show. A couple of things... first, I expected a show. Like maybe the mermaids doing some cool underwater in sync swimming or something. But the server informed me that when they dive and interact with the children eagerly standing at the glass was the show. Second, my family is Muslim and do not eat pork. There was not one option of non pork dishes. Gravy had pork, pork bacon, pork sausage. So All I had was eggs that Im pretty sure were not fresh but instead maybe powdered. The food was basic and gave free hotel breakfast vibes. Not sure if dinner is better but I am going to give it another try for dinner. We were ready to leave before the event ended and so we did leave. Service is friendly! Atmosphere is cool and the aquarium is impressive! I would encourage a focus on the breakfast options. read more

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