Tell a friend! This place's customer service makes you feel…read moreright at home come and enjoy some great boils and laughter. Bring the entire family! Great food! Great service!

I owe it to my readers to always be honest. Unfortunately, this warning will be lost in a sea of…read moreaccolades and missed by many. With a 4.77 aggregate rating across all user-driven platforms and nearly 1,700 reviews to date, Krustaceans is much better on paper than it is in reality, a very overrated restaurant! As the highest-rated seafood joint on the entirety of Highway 70 across the America, it simply did not live up to the hype as I passed through Nashville. Perhaps I should have ordered crab or shrimp or some other boiled seafood which seems to be more of their specialty. But the fish and chips caught my attention. Beware, these aren't the fish and chips you'll find in the UK or the Northeastern United States. Instead of a crisp, beer-battered exterior, this is more like a catfish breading. And it's not bad, but it's just very different than the name would imply. The batter is probably too salty, but the fish is very fresh! The Cajun fries are horribly mediocre. They're definitely just frozen fries from a local supermarket with an uninspiring spice mix. The employees didn't seem very welcoming either, which was kind of sad since I was excited to be there. It's not a bad meal at all, but the ratings are way higher than they should be! If you're haphazardly shelling out five-star reviews, you've probably never had real seafood on the coast and have only inflated the truth for online viewers. Don't expect too much out of Krustaceans, hope for a decent meal, and you won't be disappointed.

4.8* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $75 03/20/2026 This place caught my wife's eye during her reviews of places to eat while staying in downtown Nashville and was an easy walk from our hotel, so it was our first dinner destination after arriving. The small signage made it a little difficult to find inside the Marriott (see pictures), but from the moment we walked in, heard the live piano player and saw the dining area - we knew this would be a great experience. We started off by sharing orders of Lobster Bisque (see picture) and Burrata with Toast (see pictures). We really enjoyed both of them - the Lobster Bisque was so creamy and smooth and the Burrata was cool, fresh and clean. They were a great combination to start our dinner experience and I would recommend both of them. Since it was a Friday during lent, my wife opted for the BBQ Shrimp Pasta (see picture) and I went with the Daily Fish Special on Blue Corn Grits (see picture). As we always do when we go out, we shared our plates and really enjoyed both of them. The BBQ Shrimp Pasta was rich, buttery and smooth and the Fish Special was a tasty white, flaky and blackened fish served on a bed of rich, creamy blue corn grits. Here again, both are highly recommended. While it is one of your more expensive area stops for dinner, you will appreciate the food quality and presentation at Gannons Nashville for your next special occasion. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

What a wonderful dining experience! The restaurant is beautiful. Our servers were great. We…read morechallenged them to get us out by 7pm because we had to get to a concert. They made it happen. All six of us were delighted with our meals. The portions were large and cooked perfectly. I can't remember a better restaurant experience. They knocked it out of the park!

This is the third phenomenal restaurant in Nashville. I found over the weekend…read more Nashville is definitely going to be a culinary Mecca I started with a dozen raw oysters and they were perfect and they were huge and they were tasty and they were clean Moved right over to the Asian side of the menu and had some fantastic crab fried rice They really have everything though if you're in the mood for lobster or crab, etc. it's available Perhaps my favorite thing about it is the ice cold voodoo Ranger IPA on TAP !! (very high gravity beer) Do not hesitate go eat great seafood (VERY FAIR PRICES) with super friendly wait staff !

This is one of those places that unless you already know about it, there's no way you'd find your…read moreway to it. I've never seen or heard anything about it, but against all odds got lost after getting my car serviced and found my way here. You walk in and immediately see windows and windows of fresh seafood and tanks, and stainless steel sinks lining the perimeter of the restaurant complete with paper towels. Growing up on the coast, I didn't think I'd find something like this in Nashville but was so pleasantly surprised. The prices are more than fair, and everything somehow tastes so fresh, as if it was fresh caught. There's a Louisiana vibe to the place, complete with an inspired mural. The crab legs were delicious but I want to come back and try the oysters! This is definitely the best place to get your true Cajun fix in Nashville.

My boyfriend and I tried Fishmonger when it first opened, and our first visit was a bit of a miss…read more(it was very busy and we waited about 35 minutes to be seated). But we decided to give it another chance & we're so glad we did! This time the experience was completely different. The staff was attentive and welcoming, and even without a reservation we were seated quickly. We started with oysters and loved how fresh they tasted. Everything came out quickly, and the drinks were just as good as the food. The meal itself (not pictured) was excellent. I ordered the spicy fish sandwich and it was absolutely addictive, with the perfect balance of heat and buttery flavor. There are also so many fun things to do in the area, which made it easy to turn dinner into a great night out. We'll definitely be back!

This is a cashless location. Credit card only. There were…read moremultiple items on the limited menu that were not available. What they did have was quite excellent and very tasty. The seating is in a very open area in this office like building. Kind of reminded me of a food court. Parking is very limited unless you pay to park. Add $9 an hour to the dinner tab. The price is not inexpensive- but we enjoyed ourselves.

Such impeccable service, food, and atmosphere. The optimist went above and beyond to make our…read moreevening meal truly special! We cannot thank the optimist enough for such a special evening. We had appetizers, Drinks, sides, and mains and everything from start to finish was amazing! Cannot recommend enough!!

The Optimist was a great adventure for a birthday celebration. The restaurant is fairly busy, but…read morewe were lucky enough to be seated near the raw oyster bar and able to watch the kitchen work its magic. There were gaps in between our time seeing our waiter, but we were entertained by the hustle of the kitchen and cocktails. The cocktails were delicious, and the food was divine. The swordfish steak was incredibly flavorful, and I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of oysters available. We got to try a limited menu item, some beignet style cornbread hushpuppies, which were unique to me. The bathrooms are odd (down a hallway in large individual industrial stalls with music that changes every 30 seconds), but overall the experience was great.

Amazing great service and amazing time food was so great! Second time we have been there when in…read moreNashville!!! Beautiful setting and great for friends or special dinner

I recommend making a reservation if possible. Even with one, we still waited about 15 minutes to be…read moreseated. We were placed in the lower-level dining area, which we didn't mind at all--it had a great atmosphere with a live band performing until 10 PM. Our server (I apologize for forgetting her name) was excellent--friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu. For food, we ordered the seafood tower (The Big Eddie), crab fried rice, and Chilean sea bass. Everything was outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. For drinks, we had the Hope Diamond and a tequila soda. The Hope Diamond was especially good, and our server even shared the ingredients so we could recreate it at home. The ambiance is elegant with a lively energy, thanks to the live music. If you're looking for a quieter, more intimate experience, I'd recommend requesting upstairs seating. Be prepared to spend $$$, but overall, it's worth it for the experience.

Urban Grub in Nashville is one of those places that feels like a hidden gem from the moment you…read morearrive. Famous for not having a sign, finding it may be part of the adventure, but once you do, everything else is effortless. Parking is simple--just pull up and valet takes care of the rest. With a reservation, we walked right in with no wait. The most difficult part of the evening was deciding what to order because the menu offers so many tempting choices. I selected the Kvarøy Arctic Salmon, while my wife chose the Springer Mountain Farms All-Natural Chicken. Both dishes exceeded expectations. The salmon was cooked perfectly--crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside. It rested on a bed of greens with a subtle lemon flavor that paired beautifully with the fish. The chicken was equally impressive--moist, tender, and packed with flavor. What stood out most was the incredible smoky aroma that hit before each bite, making it even more irresistible. For dessert, the Blackberry Lemon Bread Pudding was the perfect finish. Soft, warm, and bursting with flavor, it was a standout ending to an already exceptional meal. From the outstanding food to the attentive service, Urban Grub delivered a fantastic dining experience. Make a reservation, enjoy the meal, and see if you can find the place.

This is my new favorite restaurant in Nashville. Everything thing I tasted was superb. The service…read morewas top notch as well. I got the crab Beignets. They were not what I was expecting but they were good. They are more like a crab hush puppy. The Alabama white sauce that came with set the beignet off!! The grits...the grits (chefs kiss). Very flavorful. The steak was good. Didn't even really need an additional sauce. White linen type of vibe. We got to sit in the VIP area/chef table. I will definitely be back!!

Bethany is the most attentive server. And her beauty makes it even better. She is so kind and…read moreknowledgeable and looks amazing.

This was my second visit to Nashville and we were so happy to be able to come back to this spot and…read moreget a reservation for their "girls just wanna brunch" - it was everything we were hoping it to be! We had the same waitress I had last visit, Jess, and she was just as wonderful as the first time. Friendly, attentive, and when a place is as busy as this one, it is nice when your waitress makes you feel special. Will definitely be back, especially for brunch.

Angel was amazing! She created a true dining experience. Everything was delicious and fresh. My…read morecocktail was delicious as well.

Beautiful ambiance! Great oysters! Star of the show?? CHEF DERRICK!!!!! He is not only passionate…read moreabout his craft but he knows customer service! we WILL be back! THANKS AGAIN DERRICK!

Delicious as always! We l love our waiter, he guided us to some great new options. It was…read moregraduation weekend, so nice a busy, but such a fun atmosphere. We will never not promote Sperry's!

Every second and bite absolutely exceeded expectations for our first visit to Sperry's! We will be…read moreback!