It's pleasant to dine in a Gaylord atrium. Wife got a decent martini and though no draft beer, they at least had a good selection of local brews. Wife thought her salad with salmon was pretty good, though there was a lot of lettuce filler. I did a burger and fries. The burger was advertised as wagyu. Picking it up it literally poured juice and grease, creating a puddle on the plate that required a small pile of napkins. With the toppings it was easily 4 inches high, so a challenge to eat but fairly impressive to serve. The steak fries were, to be generous, meh. The Gaylord's food theme is the food's not great but there's at least so many places to eat, that by the time you've tried a lot of them, your stay will probably be over. read more

I'm not usually a buffet gal but I really enjoyed this spot. All the fruit was fresh as can be, their house made smoothie was fabulous! (I went back 3 times). The omelette station was delicious and they had some of the best grits I've had in years. I wish i hadn't been so full so I could've tried the pancake station! I loved how there were all kinds of options for everyone. The restaurant itself is stunning. You feel like you are in a tropical garden. They are also able to accommodate large groups easily! read more

This restaurant is one of the many inside The Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. We dined here on a Saturday and no reservation needed as it wasn't really busy. This is also Cascades/Wasabi so they have limited sushi menu as well. We had the Roasted Chicken and Ribeye steak. The chicken was really tasty, skin was crisp. I just felt there should be more veggies on the side instead of a just a few slices of zucchini. The steak was cooked to our preference and was huge. Definitely for sharing. Service was quick and friendly. Happy tummy! read more

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This restaurant occupies the prime location in the atrium of Gaylord Opryland Hotel. It is surrounded by lush greens, river, and you can hear the waterfall. In the restaurant there is a sub section Wasabi, the Japanese half. The service was very good. I had the Philadelphia roll and the unagi roll. The food is average but the ambience was incredible. I also love the Nashville larger read more

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$36 for adult buffet brunch on a sunday. Total came to about $42 after taxes They will place you on a wait list and text you when table is ready. You can order mimosas/cocktails SOOO many different foods. Breads, pastries, various meats, eggs, omelete made to order, pancakes, fruit, smoothies, fresh squeezed orange juice You can charge the food to your room or a card read more

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Even though I'm not a buffet kind of person, the breakfast buffet this morning was fantastic. From the maitre de station to the wait staff and the chefs are were friendly and enthusiastic. Of course the local views are fantastic, surrounded by the plants and waterfalls and fountains in the cascades atrium. There are a variety of different stations, including a freshly squeezed orange juice, station, a made to order omelette station, a pancake station, a ham carving station, a bagel and lox station... A fun treat. Not your average buffet. Come hungry. read more

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Following our check in and taking a gander around the atrium bucolic splendor that is the Gaylord Opryland resort, we grabbed a late lunch at the Cascades American Cafe. Overall, the meal and cocktails was solid. We didn't wait too long for our food, which comprised splitting an entree and an appetizer. The cocktails overall were solid between the fruitier one I ordered second that was better than the banana bread old fashioned I initially had first. For food, the Nashville hot shrimp was delicious while the roasted lamb sandwich was very good. Price-wise, the meal wasn't too bad. The cocktails were more on the pricier side but that is par for the course when you stay at a hotel or resort. The ambiance was lovely as it was a sunny day when we went so the light coming through the atrium made the experience. The rocky, cave-like booth area was also cool. read more

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Beautiful surroundings! We were seated quickly and food came out quick. We shared a grilled chicken sandwich and fries. The food portions were large. They also brought homemade chips to the table. read more

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5/11/2022 Bucket list Road trip, Nashville Tennessee. Location Located inside the beautiful Gaylord Hotel and part of the Grand Old Opry House experience. Ambience 5/5 +++ Stunningly Beautiful setting, the Cascades Restaurant is one on many eateries under roof within this Galactic Hotel! Located under the glass canopy with amazing views of the Hotels balconies, water features including waterfall and lazy river pools. Tables are accessible by crossing a small footbridge. Menu 5/5 A wide selection is available from starters to chef prepared entrees. Both of us selected the grilled Ribeyes our pick whenever possible. Our stater was blackened cauliflower and dinner salad. The steaks were cooked perfectly medium rare. The cauliflower had a perfect char. Service 5/5 We enjoyed a main waiter who kept the dining area organized and table service attentive. This experience was our highlight before attending the performance at the Grand Ole Opry. A must do bucket list hotel and dining experience! read more

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Such a beautiful spot inside the Gaylord! The setting is gorgeous ~surrounded by waterfalls, greenery, it feels like you're dining in a tropical garden. BUT what stands out the most for me was the amazing customer service. From hostess to food server. Excellent! I went twice during our stay and loved the food! Perfect place to relax, people-watch, and enjoy the atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit while staying at the resort! read more

Good customer service! The restaurant is right in front of The Falls, with really nice view and cozy! Not a lot of choices in the menu, typical American dishes. Love the mushroom bisque though, but not so much of the potato salad, it's just an a okay. read more

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We love the Gaylord Opryland hotel, but insist on reservations in Cascades simply doesn't offer them. Being local, it makes it nearly impossible to plan a meal or outing to this wonderful restaurant, as it's quite a hassle to get there and you don't know if you're going to have to wait five minutes or an hour. Also in trying to determine whether or not it even takes reservation required almost 30 minutes of phone calling to Marriott and having to weave our way through their various reservation call centers only to get to a junior staff member on site who had no idea what I was talking about. read more

Inside the Opryland Resort, in the beautiful atrium, listening to the waterfalls. Great service. I'm impressed at this resort by how they ask ahead of time for food allergies. Thank you! The cauliflower was excellent, had a nice spice kick. Chicken and rice soup was good. Hummus, he brought me gf bread along with the Naan. Our waiter was prompt, efficient and kind. The resort is decorated for Christmas and is lovely! read more

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Kept it simple for dinner ordering the Mediterranean salad and salmon. Salmon was really small for the price but it was flavorful. Service was excellent as our waiter made several trips the table checking in my party. Atmosphere is amazing because of the resort layout. Overall average food but excellent service and surroundings. It is hotel restaurant however so just keep that in mind that it will be over priced. read more

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My husband and I stayed at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel so we ate there 3 times. First experience was the breakfast buffet. Phenomenal! Best grits I've ever had. The scrambled eggs were delicious along with the fresh squeezed orange juice. We were blown away by the quality. Second time was for lunch, I had the Nashville Hot Shrimp. It was very tasty and it had a little kick to it. My husband had the burger. Delicious! So for our last night we had to try the dinner. This is where the 3 stars come in. I had the sushi. Very basic and pretty tasteless. My husband had the ribeye. He had to send it back because it was over cooked but the steak was also tasteless. He said the green beans and the potatoes were just average. We were so disappointed with the amount of money we spent for dinner and what we received. If we are ever back in Nashville we would come back for the breakfast. The restaurant had a nice relaxing atmosphere with the sounds of the waterfalls and softly played music. The morning and day crew were awesome! Excited and it seemed that they wanted to be there. The dinner crew lacked friendliness and didn't carry the same energy that the earlier crew did. Big difference day and night with the food and the employees. read more

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Average sushi quality. Great lettuce wrap starter. Service was friendly and efficient. They were careful to note allergies and remembered our name. The food wasn't too much to rave about. The ambiance is superb though. This hotel is gorgeous with all the interior plants, water and stairways. read more

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Server was blah.. no House special speech, no welcome to Cascades ,no real personality.. that's fine as long as the food is good. Whelp why is this place so hit and miss for the prices you pay here. Biscuits were cold . sent them back once.Cracker Barrel level biscuits, Beverly Hill prices. Sushi was average ,My kid said Walmart sushi was better than its flavor,Ordered the asian chicken lettuce wraps.. lettuce was crisp,chicken tasted like chicken sans seasoning but they added pepper. Besides that the Ribeye was a tender great piece of meat unfortunately the cook doesn't know medium rare and I got a cold,cold inside ,Sent it back .. then got a Beautiful Ribey I could write home about..,We'll seasoned and cooked to perfection.The potatoes were hot , but just a lump of unseasoned mush ,,but pepper..they did add pepper.. boy did they add pepper. Asparagus was good after I sent it back for being cold. I know what i ordered i knew what i was going to pay but sending food back that many times was disappointing.The location and the views were beautiful unfortunately the food didnt match the ambiance. $400 LATER AND WE WERE STILL HUNGRY.. OVERALL A WTF I WILL NEVER EAT HERE AGAIN MOMENT. read more

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Service is really the only thing I could touch up on here. I forgot his name but he has been working at this restaurant/hotel for years. His name tag mentioned he was from Egypt. Great guy, always making sure my drinks were filled or kept asking for another round. Food was as basic as you could imagine. I ordered a chicken sandwich and didn't really have high expectations. Basic salt and pepper, grilled on a bun and some veggies. We just came here to kill time to wait for our friends to arrive. Nice location, you could have food/drinks while hearing the waterfall inside the resort. read more

This cafe is inside of the Gaylord property which is huge and gorgeous. Nice atmosphere with water (waterfall included) and lush greenery all around. It can get pretty loud because of how echoey it gets plus the waterfall is quite loud, and place can be crowded if they have a conference or convention going on which they do frequently. Anyway the food was pretty okay, menu is rather limited and everything is priced a bit high, which is not a surprise for a hotel restaurant. Bonvoy elite members get free side of house chips with white bbq sauce (which is delicious but too thin/runny to be a dip for chips). read more

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Had breakfast - buffet. Well stocked with good options. $35 ouch.. then returned for Dinner - hour and half wait. Service was great just like in the morning. Charred cauliflower Was lovely and held a good level of spice. I ordered salmon ($38). Let's just say it looked lonely on the plate, it was SMALL and had very little accoutrements. Not what I imagined. BUT it was really tasty and Cooked perfectly. Here you are a captive market and options are not huge But it's a decent family friendly place but not walking out for less than $200. read more

Crab dip,cheddar biscuits,*kale goat-cheesen beet salad*,*Waygu burger*,potato wedge fries, rocket mocktail Jeff is a veteran at service! Way to go, excellent atmosphere. read more

This smallish restaurant is in the Opreyland hotel's "Cascades" section. It offers a limited menu of mostly American food. I had a turkey, bacon club and it was very good. The restaurant offers nice views, and somewhat slow service, although I will overlook that since it could be due yo the Thanksgiving holiday. Four stars, based mostly on how good the sandwich was. The restaurant really does not standout any other way read more

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The place here is absolutely stunning. There's multiple waterfalls and the sounds really set the mood. The menu has something for everyone and packs a ton of flavor. I had the charred cauliflower and ordered the vegetarian power bowl and both were amazing. Great spot for drinks or food! read more

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This is the only place I consistently eat at when coming to the hotel. I have been here many times, with excellent results. Unfortunately, this was not the case this time. For some reason, multiple tables (including mine) waited an unusually long time for the meals. The waitress brought us all complimentary potato crisps. I ordered this lamb sandwich, which was like reconfigured Gyro. The table next to me, was seated well after me, yet was served well before me. By the time my meal arrived, they were finalizing the bill. One of the men had ordered the same sandwich as I, & it looked delicious. You could clearly see the lamb, with an appropriate layer of arugula on top. When my sandwich arrived, you could see a massive amount of arugula and nothing else from the side. At first, I thought they just added extra greens. NOPE! There was a smattering of very little lamb crumbles. There were entire sections of there sandwich that had none. All together, there was probably 1-2 oz of lamb for this large sandwich. On one 1/2, there were no tomatoes. On the other 1/2, there was only half of a grape tomato. This is a $21 sandwich, in which there was sauce, arugula, and onions. Almost no protein. When I was done (to which the waitress confirmed), I sat and waited a very long time for my check. In fact, I flagged down somebody else to pay in the end b/c it was taking so long. For just a sandwich, I was stuck there for 1.5hrs or more. UGH. The waitress was kind initially, and kept telling me my food would be out in a couple minutes, but it wasn't. It just dragged out forever. I felt sympathy for her initially, believing the issue was getting the orders completed in a timely fashion. But after I even had trouble getting my check, I started to just get frustrated and annoyed. I'll be back at Gaylord next week, but think I'll pass on this restaurant for the first time ever. read more

It's a beautiful place to visit. We did the breakfast buffet, it was very good. Great atmosphere, feels like you're in a rainforest, listening to cascades of water flowing. Definitely a place to visit if you are passing through. read more

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Cascades at the Opryland Resort is a very relaxing place to eat. We arrived with a party of 8 and they were able to fit us in. The restaurant is in a large atrium with lots of foliage and a few waterfalls. There's lots of natural light, and because it's enclosed, the temperatures were very comfortable. Service here is excellent. Everyone is pleasant, welcoming, and accommodating. I ordered the turkey sandwich with came with a side of fries. One other of our group got the chicken Caesar salad. Yes, it's a little pricey, but not for a resort. All-in-all a very nice experience. read more

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Cascades is by-far my favorite table-service dining establishment inside of the Gaylord Opryland. The staff was very friendly and the ambiance was nice in the middle of the lobby at dusk. While there wasn't anything specifically happening in the restaurant there was still a vibe of people coming and going which had a nice energy through the meal. None of us were extremely hungry so the portions were perfect after a full day in the convention center. The lettuce wrap was a great 'healthy' option after days of travel. The flavor was good and there was more than enough to not be hungry and get the veggies and protein together. The Ahi Tuna was cooked perfectly and was also very filling. For two people, this would be a perfect amount of food to not be stuffed but not be hungry. read more

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This location is one of the places to eat in side of the hotel just pass the lobby in the first atrium. The surroundings were exceptional! You eat right in the atrium surround by the most beautiful waterfalls, plants, and nature. That part is amazing. The service was outstanding as well. Our waiter never missed a beat. The food however was very mediocre And the prices were crazy high. For 4 adults one teenager and a child our meal was $400! My mother in-law had a steak and it was covered in some kind of mushroom cream sauce. I'm sure it was supposed to help cover the fact that the steak was a truly horrible cut of meat. Tough and filled with gristle it was a $60 steak that looked like it came from Walmart. My teenager and I both had sushi that was $17 a roll and the pieces came out the size of a quarter and there were only 8 of them. Our sushi was good but for the cost there should have been more! My youngest's grilled cheese was $13 and looked good but must have been fried in old grease. It had a funky after taste that made it uneditable. My father in law and my wife both had the seared salmon... my wife said it was blah... just no flavor. It was seriously disappointing. Not worth the cost at all. I truly suggest eating somewhere else! For the atmosphere of the location I'd give it a 10 out of 5 the service was a 5 out if 5 and the food a 0! read more

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Walked into the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and came across the restaurant. The food was prepared very well. The soup not too salty and had a nice flavor to it. I had the wedge salad with sliced of chicken. There was enough for 2. My husband had the wedge salad as well, along with a burger and fries. The burger was medium, just the way he likes them and the fries were seasoned well and very tasty. The service was impeccable as our waiter was well spoken and concerned for our needs. The ambiance was gorgeous. You felt you were in another country, with the waterfalls and flowers and plants as your scenery. Very relaxing and colorful. Overall, a great experience. read more

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They have an amazing breakfast Buffett!!! Something for everyone! Located in the Opryland Gaylord resort hotel.

We were going to the grand old opera and decided to have dinner here at this hotel. The hotel is not very very large hard to get around, but we figured it out. The restaurant was beautiful setting with lots of waterfalls in the background. The food was very good I had a power bowl which I really enjoyed. Also, we had turkey BLT with french fries so good and a steak fritter, which was also very good with nice potatoes, and the drinks were very expensive so if you drink, just be aware that the prices the waiter Joseph was very good. So if you're looking for a casual place within the hotel or going to the Opryland It's really not far from there and it's really got lots of restaurants but this one we really enjoy read more

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Cascades American Cafe is located in the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center by the Cascades lobby. From 6:30am-11:00am, they offer a buffet breakfast. At 12:00pm, they start serving lunch. My colleague and I arrived around 11:50am and there was already a long line waiting for a table for lunch. They did not start seating till it was 12:00pm. They let a few groups in, but when we got there, they took my name and number for the waitlist. There were quite a lot of tables empty, but I suppose they didn't want to overwhelm the staff and the kitchen. We waited about 20 minutes and got our table. We both ordered the classic burger with fries. The burger comes with Butter Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pop's Pickles, Cheddar, American Cheese, Cascades Sauce, Charpier Brioche. It was a pretty good, juicy, and fresh burger. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Also, there are beautiful cascade waterfalls everywhere you look. read more

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The food was very nice! I loved the crab roll on the wasabi menu. The service was super slow, like slower than my grandma walking up the stairs type slow. The ambiance didn't feel like Japan at all, BUT it did live up to the name called American cafe. My waitress was from Türkiye, and I don't think she is from America because she pronounced sprite as "suhprite". read more

Wanted a sandwich for lunch and stopped here since it was close to my room. Ordered a Turkey BLT w/garlic aioli on sourdough bread and a side of fresh fruit. They forgot to add the bacon, had to ask for it. Barely any garlic aioli, added mustard. Ton of Turkey. Had Tomato & butter lettuce. The sandwich flavor was just ok. Fresh fruit was kiwi, honey dew, pineapple, & blueberries this was fresh and good. read more

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This was a lovely spot to eat lunch! I was in Nashville for a wedding and my partner had wedding party duties, so I met up with some friends who also had some free time before the wedding festivities. Cascades American Cafe is located inside of the Gaylord Opryland Resort, and the whole resort is a sight to be seen. This cafe was located in a gigantic solarium, complete with an indoor waterfall, so much greenery, and sunlight. The food will be resort prices (think prices of food & beverage at an airport), but that was to be expected. The views are great and I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch with two friends at a table under a gazebo. This was such a neat experience. We shared a cauliflower appetizer for the table, I split a kale salad with a friend, and I ordered a cup of chicken rice soup on the side. I didn't want to fill up too much before dinner, and their portions were shareable. I also ordered a cup of coffee to sip on while browsing the menu for food, and honestly this place felt like a little sanctuary. It was relaxing and leisurely and included all of the impeccable service one would expect from a really nice resort. Aside from paying for the ambiance/experience more than the food, it's all praises from me. read more

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Cascades American Cafe is located inside the Gaylord and is a great option if you find yourself, like myself, there. I was there on business and found Cascades American Cafe to be a good choice. The staff was friendly and Cascades American Cafe had a great overall ambiance with the waterfalls and stuff. The food was pretty good, especially considering the location. read more

At the front of the hotel is where you can get all your can eat breakfast. They have an omelette station, a pancake station, biscuits and gravy, assorted continental breakfast foods, and smoke salmon, coffee included. I like omelets, and impressive he can do 3 at a time, but he over cooks it. I gotta remember next time to tell them to make it runny. runny. Otherwise, decent, standard, but nothing to write home about. read more

Going into my trip to the Opryland Gaylord, I knew the restaurants weren't highly rated. Unfortunately there was ONE convention function that didn't allow me enough time to leave the hotel for food, so I cut my losses and visit Cascades American Cafe. Beautiful spot in the middle of the "human terrarium" which is what I called their garden. 45 minute wait for one person, ugh. Even though service was ultimately slow, staff is great here. Attentive and friendly. Not their fault the kitchen is backed up. I ordered a Vegetarian Power Bowl ($16) which contained Brown Rice, Sweet Peppers, Avocado, Edamame, Carrot, Cucumber, Red Cabbage, Hard Boiled Egg, Sesame Seeds, and Peanut Vinaigrette. Super healthy, colorful, and filling though not very flavorful. I guess that's the objective. Lots of different menu options but overall a solid 3-stars. It's not necessarily a bad thing, considering the things I heard about neighboring eateries. Seems like Cascades American Cafe is a top option if you're already staying at the Gaylord. Definitely don't go out of your way to visit. read more

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Update: They don't have a buffet anymore! This is a much needed improvement. You order off of a menu like a dignified person, and they bring you your food to your table, and you don't have to deal with lukewarm buffet food. Everyone wins at Cascades now. At our last non-buffet visit, we got shrimp and grits, sushi and kids' cheeseburgers. We also got strawberry shortcake for dessert. Each of us enjoyed our food, and especially the dessert. I love not having to deal with a buffet here. I love that the food is good now. I especially like eating here because you're surrounded by the sound of waterfalls, which is soothing. And the service is top notch. Our server was super busy but attentive. Cascades has improved a lot since the last time I reviewed it, which is why I felt like it needed a new review! read more

It's beautiful. Just a gorgeous location inside the Gaylord atrium. The food is okay and overpriced. Drinks are good. Service is very good.