Jessika, excellent server!! Beautiful fish/aquarium, atmosphere. Will come again next time I'm in Nashville Tennessee. read more

Loved our server, loved the aquarium...food was lackluster and disappointing. Our drinks barely had any alcohol and the mojito I ordered was terrible and the mint had gone bad and was used anyway, one sip turned my stomach. I wouldn't go back. read more

Holly was great! Great attention to detail and very friendly! would recommend her and place to friends. read more

Unique experience to sit at your table and enjoy a zoo sized aquarium. The fish were active, colorful, and fun to try and identify. I wish they would have a menu of the fish so you could see how many you could find. We each had shrimp, mine grilled and Husband's fried. The food was ok. Shrimp was good and the portions more than enough. The fries were kind of soggy and I had to pay an up charge to get a veggie other than zucchini. Service was excellent. We were well taken care of. read more

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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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I came here over the weekend. We were a party of five. There were three kiddos and two adults. We had a reservation, but we had a little bit of a difficult time getting to the restaurant from the parking lot. Apparently there's an event going on at the Opry. That made it a little bit more difficult. There were not any handicap spots available for the person in our party who needed it the most. We also had a little bit of difficulty maneuvering a wheelchair to the restaurant. The folks at the restaurant were very friendly. They tried to be as accommodating as possible. Although we had just barely missed our reservation time, they did everything possible to get us seated quickly. Where we ended up sitting was exactly where we needed to be. There was a small space between the bar and our booth for us to store the wheelchair so that it was out of anybody else's way. I do not recall our server's name. However, he was the bartender as well as the server in our section. He was extremely friendly and very helpful. I do not believe that I have ever experienced an aquarium restaurant quite like this. The only thing that I can think of that might be even slightly similar to this would be one of the many rainforest cafés. The difference in this restaurant is that all the animals are real, they are in the giant aquarium and you can walk throughout the whole restaurant to observe these beautiful creatures. I saw a number of different kinds of fish in their tank. One of the most awesome ones was the eel. It was a bright neon sort of highlighter banana yellow color with a gruesome expression on his face. We also saw a lot of stingrays. I don't recall seeing a seahorse at all, but we were hoping to. Another fish we were looking for was a puffer, but we did not see one of those either. The menu was a bit on the pricey side if you ask me. I do understand, however, you were dining at this restaurant for a specific experience. The way I saw it, not only were we paying for the food, but we were paying a bit more in a sense like we would be paying for admission. There were a lot of interesting menu items. One of the ones that I noticed over and over was gator. My kiddo has expensive taste, and they ordered themself a crab cake appetizer. They kept exclaiming how delicious it was. I had to try it. I do have a mild allergy to shellfish. However, with such a rave review from this young diner who has a quite sophisticated palate, I had to try it. It was really delicious. Myself, I enjoyed some coconut shrimp. Another person in our party ordered a burger. They said it was absolutely delicious. I believe another two people in our party ordered somewhat of an appetizer sampler. They really enjoyed that as well. I personally did not want a platter of fried food, but I ended up with coconut shrimp. *shrug* everything was very good. There is a small souvenir shop next door. It really is not anything special or fancy. It was a very nice experience. It definitely is a tourist trap at the mall. But like I said, it was for an experience and it was fun. read more

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This place was the coolest!! What a hidden gem for kids. Will visit every time we are in town! read more

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First Time in YEARS as a Local in the area. Love this Ambiance, Reservations were a great idea and we were seated right away. FOOD, DELICIOUS and we can't stop talking about it!! Great Service. All around a FUN Laid Back Family Dining Experience read more

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WAY BETTER THAN I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE!! The restaurant is so cool. I loved all the tanks, and decorations. This would be a GREAT family place if you're considering it. The service was fast and friendly. Our waiter even talking us through picking drinks, apps, and entrees. The food was GREAT!!!! Came out fast, hot, and delicious! You will not be disappointed 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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the experience of this restaurant was so cool! The food was good! Our waitress was good.. she just slurred like she was high.. but she still was very attentive to us! Definitely a great place for a date or to take the family! read more

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Slow service, theme park type prices and food. A "Landry's" restaurant so you know to expect the same Sysco-sourced food. My to-go box even had Sysco stamped on it. Grilled chicken dish, already expensive, had a terrible glaze on it. To switch out the "seasonal vegetable" (zucchini) I chose broccolini and when the check came was surprised with a $1.99 up charge. Insane on top of the movie theater level prices. The featured dishes on the menu insert don't even have prices, if that tells you how they try to hide it.! Oh and the restaurant was freezing cold. Choose somewhere else. read more

Aquarium Restaurant - Sky high prices at this tourist trap - Seafood Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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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Amazing experience! Dining while watching the fish, stingrays, sharks, and other marine life makes dinner so unique. The food and drinks were great, too! The star of the show was our server Madison, incredibly attentive, friendly, and welcoming. She's a true gem, and the restaurant is lucky to have her. We were just as lucky to have her as our server! read more

The food was good, the atmosphere was really great, but I really wanted to acknowledge our server, Anthony. He was great from the moment he came to our table. He acknowledged the 3 kids, he was polite, friendly, and very attentive. He was amazing. read more

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 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 food is really good and the service as-well!!! Big restaurant and good location!! read more

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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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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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The food was delicious! I got the gator tacos and the drinks were great too! The tables are all set to watch the aquarium so the view is great no matter what! Kim, our server, was so awesome! Friendly and knowledgeable. read more

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

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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Everything Start with the food Second the service Probably this should be number one The bathrooms, we advise them when we first got there after the end are cold dinner it was only dirtier Over priced mall food read more

Mr Luke was FABULOUS! Friendly and efficient!! Best waiter ever!! Even exchanged my glass for a light up one! read more

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Went with a field trip They ran everything very smoothly. The fish facts were interesting, and fish well kept. Thank you. read more

We had reservations for 8 on Friday 10/23/26. We did have to provide a credit card for this reservation. Five of us arrived. We asked to be seated at our table and we would order drinks. We were told that we had to wait for the rest of our party and we could wait at the bar. Totally unacceptable. The restaurant was unique with the fish tanks and decor. Unfortunately, our waitress was a bit overwhelmed. We ordered red wine. Our waitress filled the wine glass without letting us taste first. She then brought a bucket of ice for the red wine which is a no-no. She did her best to accommodate us. Maybe it was her first day. Our appetizers arrived with no plates for sharing. Some of our food arrived cold. Mine was very tasty. Shrimp not so much. The manager did adjust the bill with no tip (sorry for the waitress) which was greatly appreciated. I think that our waitress could have used some help with the serving. I do have to say that she was very pleasant and did try her best. We did read all of the reviews before we made our reservations, and I have to say we were surprised that our dining experience wasn't what we expected. read more

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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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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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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Service by Jacqueline was excellent, food surprised us for flavor and value. Overall very nice experience. read more

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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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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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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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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Georgia was a fabulous server and the food was good. We had a party of 10 and were seated before our reservation time.

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

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