Don't waste your money. Wildly overpriced sub par sushi. The tuna was dry and rubbery. If it wasn't such a long walk from my room back to Wasabi's, I would have gone back and demanded a refund. I ended up tossing most of what I ordered. I guess that's what I get for ordering sushi in Nashville. read more

Service was decent and quick but there aren't many options for sushi. The unagi roll was the best part of what we got. The highish prices were expected . read more

We ate at wasabi restaurant on Christmas yesterday and both the service and food were so so . We ordered the Nashville hot friend shrimp which had no spice, chicken tenders with fruit no ketchup offered, very watered down chicken and rice soup which we switched for fries and a power bowl . Service was slow and when asked to switch sides our waiter was very rude after meal we asked why soup wasn't taken off bill he said all sides are $10 extremely ridiculous price for position and side . The sushi was just average I would say look for other options before picking wasabi read more

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So the sushi spot is in with the café inside the Gaylord hotel. It's really hard to say this is a sushi place considering the options are for literally 4 options of simple sushi rolls like a tempura roll, and a spicy tuna roll. For the grand price of $18 each. Both of our photos are from other items on the menu. The seared I he tuna was pretty tasty but $438 I've definitely had much better. Of course this is all to be expected in a resorts hotel like this. No surprises here just go in with proper expectations. read more

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Not really worth trying. Went here alone on a business trip. Ordered the shrimp app. It was a decent size. The flavor was present but not wow for what the writeup in the menu had. I ordered the ahi tuna main. That had a nice color and presentation. The wasabi should have been stronger and I felt it needed some pickled ginger w the pickled radish again just for more character. I got the chocolate oreo dessert and expected it to be warm. It was cold and wet. Not good. The staff was attentive but the shirts the hotel gave them felt like they were still from the 80's. Not terrible but I also have to take the cost into account. That said, keep moving but nothing in this hotel is cheap. read more

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I visited Wasabi's Sushi/Cascades American Café while staying at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center for a work convention. I had an early dinner with some coworkers on our last day at the hotel prior to leaving Nashville. We had a pleasant experience, with generally good food and impeccable service. Some of my coworkers ordered burgers from the Cascades menu, and myself and a couple others opted for sushi. It's nice you have the option to choose both while dining at one location, as (unfortunately for them) plenty of people don't prefer sushi. Between the two menus, there would be something for anyone (although the sushi menu is somewhat small). The coworkers who chose burgers said they were good. We started with Edamame, which with two orders was plenty for the five of us. I chose the Spicy Tuna roll and the Crazy Ari roll. The Spicy Tuna was okay, but a little on the fishy (in a bad way) side and thus I didn't finish it...kind of disappointing. The Crazy Ari (recommended by our excellent server) was delicious, especially the sauce. As far as options within the Gaylord, Wasabi's/Cascades is a solid choice. It was definitely pricey, but the portions were decent, and the service was excellent. I would maybe recommend sticking with the Special Roll options. The ambiance was very nice; waterfalls all around, and really nice tables, some in cozy little nooks nestled beneath the rocks of the botanical garden. I would imagine these would be especially nice for drinks in the evening. I would generally go with 3, 3.5 stars, but I bumped it up to 4 based on the level of service. read more

Wasabi's Sushi - Crazy Ari and Spicy Tuna rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Decent sushi. Good service and great views of the hotel gardens from the restaurant. Good place to grab a meal if you're staying at the Gaylord or visiting. read more

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The sushi is the best food here! Great service! I had the Spider Roll and the Cascade Roll, both were delicious!

Wasabi's Sushi is located inside the Gaylord's Opryland resort. We decided to stop by for dinner while we were exploring the resort area. Everything about the resort was beautiful. The decoration, the ambience and the theming was nice. The wait staff was fine. However the food really wasn't that impressive. There weren't a lot of sushi options and they definitely were authentic Japanese sushi. It was mostly Americanized grocery store sushi which is expected at a resort like this but the food didn't fully disappoint and was still good. However I will say it is definitely not worth the price you are paying. I think you are often paying for the experience and the convenience in the resort than the food. I would recommend finding another place in Nashville if you are looking for sushi. read more

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We started with the mushroom bisque which was amazing. However, when we receive the sushi we were extremely disappointed. The shrimp roll was edible, but so-so. The tuna was absolutely disgusting. Horrible quality, smell, texture, everything. We couldn't eat more then 1 bite. The waiter didn't care or ask us how it was even though he was extremely chatty up until seeing our uneaten meal and still charged us for it. I would NEVER come back for sushi. Also, they advertise "proudly serving Starbucks" but every location they have has been closed since we've been here. read more

Wasabi's Sushi - Spicy tuna roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Yummy!!! The best food I've had at the resort! The sushi menu is small but delicious! The group of 5 each had something different with no complaints & even returned for seconds! The shrimp tempura was my favorite!! read more

Wasabi's Sushi - Shrimp Tempura Sushi & Spicy Popcorn Shrimp - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Outlandishly pricey but the sushi was good. Their spicy tuna roll was in a chunk style so the heat was a quick punch and not spread throughout a smooth filling. The eel and tuna nigiri were both really nice. $10 for 2 pieces is crazy talk though but the heart wants what the heart wants. At least they have sushi. Service was pleasant. 3.5 stars read more

Wasabi's Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Wow. Where do I begin. Let's start with the nigiri: Tuna (maguro) was not fresh (most likely frozen) Hamachi (yellow tail) was near inedible. Salmon was the only decent nigiri....maybe 2* ....and ohhhh boy....the poke. The poke was simply not good: it had mayonnaise, fish was old and gooey. Not happy to write this review but if you have had sushi and are looking for authentic sushi...please stay away. read more

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Good service, ambiance and food. This place did not get a very good review, so I was pleasantly surprised. Give this a shot.

Wasabi's and the Cascades American Cafe share the same menu. When you don't expect anything or in this case, expected a bit the worst, coming from sushi backgrounds and San Francisco, Nashville hotel sushi? Crazy right? But no, the Shari, sushi rice was seasoned well and perfectly cooked. Tuna was yellowfin fresh, dense and meaty unlike frozen Saku blocks which is normal too. Salmon was Scottish or Norway, fatty good, hope they froze it for a bit as required by health department. California rolls used good Kanikama, Osaki perhaps, is the best imitation crab stick and also I liked how they kept it clean and not mixed with kewpie. Tuna poke bowl was cute and little. Burger wasn't rare as we ordered but it was flavorful. Banh mi was a good try with brisket. A bit dry but ok. Wael from Egypt was very friendly and good service provided. 5 star for surprising good sushi ingredients. read more

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Mmmm I really enjoyed this place. First off the ambience here is amazing, you overlook the water and the gardens and it's just stunning. We stopped in mid day to tour the hotel and were hungry, many of the restaurants in the hotel aren't open at lunch but Wasabi was so we decided to give it a try. Their menu is a unique blend of sushi and other Asian fare as well as more Americanized sandwiches and such. I had a bowl of the crab bisque and tuna nigri sushi. My friend had the soup also and the vegetable spring rolls. We loved all of our food but that soup was amazing. The only downside was that a bowl of soup was actually the size of a cup, it was very small and quite steep at $10 for what you got. But everything was delicious and service was great. Our server was very helpful in making sure I knew which items were gluten free. Great experience and is definitely come back. read more

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Worst place for sushi ! Kroger even have better sushi than this place! I was so disappointed when I took my family from out of town here. What an embarrassment. read more

Wasabi's Sushi - That ugly thing was their rainbow roll for $21 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

While attending a conference, along with 9000+ other photographers, at the Gaylord Opryland, we happened to stumble upon Wasabi's. It had one of the shorter lines for seating - only a 20 minute wait. We got to eat here twice during our stay. Both times the service was a bit slow but, again, there was a huge conference going on so it wouldn't surprise me if they were a bit overwhelmed. The first time we ate here, I ordered the kale salad with chicken. The dressing was a little heavy handed, but otherwise, it was a really good salad with slices of grilled chicken. The second time, I had the turkey burger. This was a little disappointing. The pattie was almost flavorless. There was very little seasoning - in fact, the only "flavor" was from the brie used for cheese on this burger. The bun was soft, fresh, well toasted and the aioli was....okay. The real winner of the plate, though, was the potato salad I ordered with it. While it was heavy on the mayonnaise, it was VERY good. Nice, big chunks of potato that was cooked well - firm, not under or overcooked. Like I said service was a bit slow, but they were every bit friendly. Prices are.....well, they're hotel restaurant prices. I'm sure you can figure that out. We never got a chance to try any of the other places in the Gaylord, but I'd be willing to try them if they're as good as Wasabi's. read more

Wasabi's Sushi - Turkey burger - make sure you get the potato salad! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Overpriced food, subpar customer service, lacking flavor. Would not recommend for anyone with a palate. We actually sent the miso back because it tasted like water. Crab bisque was better, at least edible, but really lacked flavor still. Nigiri was fresh but nothing memorable. Same for cocktails. Skip it and eat off site read more

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Love this sushi place. Lot of varieties of fishes to choose from. Located in The Gaylord Opryland hotel and Resort campus. Enclosed garden with ponds create a nice view. Price is $$$. Waiting time variable depends on Convention time. Seaweed salad is refreshing. Smoked trout dip is tasty. Nice presentation. Above average noise. Like to come back for more. read more

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Made to order Sushi. Wasabi has a huge selection of made to order sushi on there sushi bar. The best time to go, with kids is during their lunch hours. The price is pretty high, but the Japanese style sushi and food is good. read more

Wasabi's Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Against my husband's judgement, I decided to try this hotel sushi joint on my own while he was working at a conference. He has suspicions of any place that serves fish that is not located near the water. The ambience is wonderful here. It is situated in the middle of a greenhouse type setting. You are outside, yet inside a dome. There are plants everywhere and people's conversations are muffled by the sounds of nearby waterfalls. There are sunny tables for the most part, but I managed to find a shaded one thanks to a towering palm tree. It was welcoming on the hot day by the pool. I ordered the salmon roe nigiri and the rainbow roll for some variety. Both were very good. The rainbow roll could have been sliced a bit more carefully, though. It was a bit off. The wasabi here is perfect. Sometimes I encounter wasabi paste that is not very spicy, but this one packed the right kind of sinus clearing heat. The service was prompt and friendly. I would return here. I'm not sure if I would recommend it to others yet. What makes me not want to do so is the simple slicing of the rainbow roll. If that was done more carefully,I would have no problem recommending it to friends. Sometimes, it's the little things. read more

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DO NOT WASTE TIME ON WALMART GRADE SUSHI Context: the restaurant was NOT CROWDED AT ALL. I mean like numerous, maybe more than half the tables were empty. 1. Server(s) was(were) extremely rude and acted like we were a burden. (Went with small group of 4) Food took a fairly short time. We ordered each one of the sushi rolls, and ate in disappointment. We easily could all describe that the taste and feel of sushi was exactly like store bought sushi- in fact store bought could even be better. Sushi was lukewarm and disgusting- not worth the price AT ALL. For a restaurant at a resort, the appearance is extremely deceiving and you get terrible service. Would never recommend unless I hate the person. One of the members of my party felt sick and almost threw up later. read more

For a hotel restaurant this place is amazing! My favorite was the cheese grits. Sooooo good along with everything else. The Brussels sprouts were the best I ever had. The mashed potatoes were so creamy and omg the calamari definitely coming back to eat that! All around great! 4 Stars because the drinks could have been way better. read more

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Food poisoning, need I say more? Sushi it is not. If you had a choice between licking a public urinal or here? The urinal is a very...close second. The FB director should be ashamed of him/herself for the food they serve in the resort. How can you be proud of what goes out? The one star is for the above average service. And for the executive chef, you sold your soul many moons ago to even come work here or you can care less about the quality of food that gets served. read more

Anyone that rates this place highly must be comparing it to day old sushi from the grocery store. The quality is terrible, the portions are tiny and the prices are ridiculous. Yes I understand this is at the Gaylord and prices are going to be high no matter what, but at least the quality should somewhat justify it. 2 crappy 6-piece rolls for $26 is a complete disgrace. read more

Wasabi's Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The line system getting into Wasabi's is confusing, since it's one line for both Wasabi and Cascades. As a party of one, who just wanted to eat at the bar, it was weird to have to wait in line with the other parties to be sat instead of just walking to the bar. But whatever, we're in a contained convention center, can I please have some sushi? I wasn't expecting fantastic sushi, but the amount of miso soup you get is laughably small (maybe 1/2 a cup?). The sushi was okay - equivalent to the sushi you would find at a Whole Foods. I do have to say the smoked trout dip was AMAZING, and I really enjoyed the baby vegetables and crackers that came with! I ate here twice during my visit. read more

Wasabi's Sushi - smoked trout dip! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I made a rule before I left Los Angeles..."No Sushi!" Tennessee is a lil' too far inland for me to feel right about eating sushi. I mean, this isn't Vegas, you know... With a big trade show going on at the convention center, the surrounding restaurants had two hour waits...looking for a bite to eat, dammit, I never had a chance! I walk up to a rotating bar, and see that they are serving the menu from Wasabi's (a sushi restaurant that is a few meters away). If I'm going to eat, I'm going to have to break the rules... The bar was pretty sexy, rotating for a 360 view of the resort, the lobby, waterfalls, beautiful gardens...all this, and it's a bar, so hopefully some great scenery and a couple cocktails will cleanse any questionable food I was about to eat. The seating was first come first serve so I found myself a dirty table (which the cleaned promptly). I ordered the Crazy "Ari" Sushi Rolls...I was warned it was spicy, and you know at $16, I expected some flavor. It wasn't "bad", it just was in no way fulfilling. Way disappointing, but if you're desperate and no one else will give you a table, it is what it is...food. Overall, it wasn't a great value. The rolls were served in plastic take-out containers...For $16, I expected something better. _____________ Notes: It is a misdemeanor to bring a firearm to this restaurant, since they serve alcohol...The more you know... read more

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The sushi was excellent but I would encourage you to venture out and get something that you don't usually get. If you choose the specialty rolls they give you 9 but for the non specialty rolls you only get 6. I would say that the priced are high but what do you expect for being in Gaylord Hotel. The perks of the restaurant is some great views of the waterfalls and different water exhibits. I would highly recommend you to check this place outout read more

Wasabi's Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I definitely don't recommend eating here if you're in the mood for sushi. We left with a $145 bill from fish and rice lol Well my boyfriend had a schnitzel sandwich with homemade chips, which was pretty good but the sushi was not. We started with a spicy tuna roll and the kids had a couple rolls of just salmon. My girlfriend had some other roll and I had the poke bowl, which was disappointingly small. The only good part of this restaurant was that it's right in the middle of the Opryland so the ambiance is fantastic. Other than that, the food and the service was quite lacking. We had like 3 or 4 different servers and they were all very inattentive and for fear of sounding rude... they weren't very bright. We had to ask for things multiple times then when we saw the bill we; well I was a bit flabbergasted. Overall, we won't be back here next time we're at the hotel, it looks like there are much better choices. read more

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Somewhere between the business suits and cowboy boots of Nashville, lies the Gaylord Opryland. If you've ever spent time there, you may have seen the Cascades Cafe and Wasabi restaurant in the Cascades area. This vibrant restaurant sports and American cuisine menu with a side of sushi. The decor is open and reminiscent of an open-air eatery on a lake. The staff are very friendly and attentive. My waiter Magdy never let my water glass go empty and timed his visits in-between courses. I started the night with the cheddar biscuits and a drink called The Orchard. Both were delicious in flavor and the texture of the biscuits was spot on. My main course consisted of two rolls, the spicy tuna and the Unagi. Both hit their marks in the flavor department. My night was ended with a Spiced Manhattan and the Brownie Cheesecake. The cheesecake was rich and satisfying. The textures of the cheesecake filling and chocolate crumb base complimented each other. Upon receiving my Manhattan I remembered I don't like Manhattans. Though the experience was wonderful, I would have to rate this restaurant a 3/5. The sushi menu is severely lacking and the prices are high for what you get. This meal cost me $90, a bit steep for one person. The cost would have elevated if I would have ordered off of the regular menu. With offerings such as a $50 ribeye. Overall my experience was good, but I don't think I'll be visiting again anytime soon. read more

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We ate here for breakfast. Please don't make the mistake. The food was what you would have expected to eat at a free breakfast at most hotels. Honestly, I found it barely edible. But the biggest problem I had and what compelled me to write review was that they were charging $22.00 a person for this food. Bring some pop tarts. You'll eat better. read more

I really enjoy eating sushi and everywhere I have tried in Nashville has just been ok. This is my third time eating here. I think it's the best suushi in the area. To be a crowded area, the ambiance is nice as long as you are close to the fountain. I like sitting at the bar to talk to the sushi chef also. read more

Wasabi's Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Wasabi's in inside the Opryland Hotel. The ambiance is so cool! It felt like I was in a rainforest cafe. The restaurant has a variety of food and you can order other food from the restaurant next door if you don't want sushi. The waiter had good customer service and was quick and attentive. The food was tasty and they have a nice variety of drinks on the menu. I will definitely go back before my stay in Nashville ends. read more

Sorry. I was very disappointed. Went for lunch. Service was excellent food was poor! Maguey tuna dry!! Wow never had that before. Our waiter complained to chef. He said it was only one day old. I did not like the sushi chef. He threw the fish back in the cooler. And missed the plate. Everyone at sushi bar can see raw fish off the plate but in the cooler shelf. Very ordinary. Better off with grocery store sushi read more

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Overall this place is really good. Service, plating atmosphere. Very nice. However, the menu is limited. Very few rolls to choose from. The rolls are are nothing out of the ordinary, the Sashimi is no more different then what I would get in Memphis at one of our favorite places for Sushi. Bottom line, over priced, with nothing out of the ordinary. If you in the mood for Sushi and at the Gaylord but don't want to drive. Then enjoy. But you may be better off looking for something different. read more

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I ordered Tempura roll which doesn't contain raw food while my husband ordered Tuna Poke. I wouldn't say they have great service. But, everything served very fast and we both are satisfied with taste. FYI, nice view but pricey compared to the portion. read more

Wasabi's Sushi - Kids menu- hotdog with fruit (left), spicy tempura roll (bottom), Tuna Poke Bowl (Up) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I cannot say enough for the environment and staff. Very nice and welcoming. The food was no where near the standards at a higher end and PRICED restaurant. The Ribeye was adiquate for size being $46, but no real flavor, just a butter taste. The burger was way overcooked. But the biggest disappointment was the sushi roll, $17 for 6 small pieces at any resturant would be $8 honestly probably $6 at a grocery store. No flavor and the shrimp in was not tempura. read more

The service was great and the menu is a little small. The portion size nice and the quality of the presentation was good. It is a landlocked place so you will never get too much better here in the south. The price is a little high, but that what hotel restaurants charge as they have a captive audience. I always like to go here when my in laws are in town as they will stay at the hotel. read more

So I've had a variety of interesting server experiences in my life but rarely do I get the having one flat-out lie to my face experience ... much lest TWICE in the same night at the same restaurant!?! "I put your order in, they're just backed-up" .... checked with the chef - no order was placed .... then the manager comes over and tells me they ran out of rice. Get that, the SUSHI bar is out of RICE!! .... checked again with the chef; "No sir, we have plenty of rice." Ummmm .... WTF?!? 2 stars because the food (we actually received) was ok and the chef didn't lie. read more