Aquarium Restaurant

I has the Louisiana Cajun Pasta! Very good!! The atmosphere is pretty awesome. The fish, the Sting Rays and the Shark. I found myself just watching them time and time again. The service was good. We'd go again if we make it back to Nashville

This is definitely a unique eating experience. The aquarium is bigger than I was expecting and they stock a nice variety of fish. I appreciate the hostess sitting us close to the aquarium because this was a surprise lunch for my kid. Also the waitress was really nice and gave great food recommendations. I tried the Parmesan chicken and shrimp pasta and enjoyed it. It's expensive but definitely still a nice restaurant to visit, maybe for a special occasion.

This restaurant was such a pleasant surprise,from the moment we walked in, we felt like we were dining inside an underwater world. The staff were so friendly and attentive, and the food came out quickly and tasted fantastic. Everything was clean, beautifully decorated, and perfect for a special outing or date night. I’d absolutely come back again and recommend it to anyone looking for something different and memorable.

Such a fun and unique experience! From the moment you walk in, the massive floor-to-ceiling aquarium sets the tone--it feels like you're dining under the sea. The atmosphere is both relaxing and exciting, with colorful fish swimming by as you eat. The food was delicious and well presented. Our entrees were fresh, flavorful and cooked perfectly. Our server was friendly, attentive and helpful with recommendations. Great dining experience. They have a small store too.

We had such a great experience at the Aquarium Restaurant! Our server Tyler was absolutely awesome…he was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. We ordered steak, shrimp, salad, and even tried gator as an appetizer! Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. The atmosphere was beautiful with the aquarium all around us. A+ experience all the way!! definitely recommend asking for Tyler when you visit!

Rose, our server, was absolutely amazing. We had been in town for the week and the price was definitely worth the food plus the service we received. We were checked on regularly, our drinks were never empty, she made helpful suggestions, and she had that good ole southern style waitress attitude that makes you feel like family. Will definitely be coming back in the future. They also offer military discount!

This place is magical its actually an aquarium with dinning. All the beautiful marine life swimming around you while having dinner. My 4yr daughter loved it. The inside around the tables also has coral and ocean walls and ceiling.

very unique restaurant. went with family for a birthday dinner. got the cajun combo platter and calamari appetizer. jacqueline was our server and took good care of us. we unfortunately missed the mermaid show but thank you for the dining experience!

Miya was our server.We came with kids and Maya is one of the few servers in all of the TN , NC and CA establishments that we have been to that understands the kids food should come out first. Hats of to that young lady. Hopefully she will see this.. .I'll make this quick without too much detail.The watermelon shrimp salad was just the right amount of salty and sweet and a great price point.One of the best appetizers at a seafood restaurant ive ever had.The Seafood Newburgh was one of the best dishesI have had ,lump crabmeat,scallops and shrimp in a medly of flavors very well put together, minus the rice as it was kind of dry and Very very tasteless, but the broccolini and the other items on the plate, we're all fantastic. The kids pizza was so bad, bread sauce and cheese were all worse than a Red Baron pizza in the frozen section of Dollar tree(Don't ask me how i know) so bad in fact we all tated it and the manager agreed to take it off our bill. Kids chicken tenders were very good even the adults agreed they were very good. Both kids meals were ski.pyno. fries but the fries were good too. OVERALL 4.5 stars but Yelp won't allow that..

Extremely well done experience where you feel immersed inside of a world class aquarium. Not just little fish, not just a few fish, but lots and lots! Enjoyed the broiled captains platter, very filling and nothing fried!

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.

The food was mediocre fish and chips tasted like they were cooked in old fry oil. The Captains plate was enjoyed by my son but he's 14 and will eat anything. The chicken Alfredo was mainly buttery noodles. I didn't take pic of the cheeseburger but it was a dry burger which tells me frozen patty. The server was nice but very busy with multiple tables. The aquariums are cool experience and I can't blame the restaurant on the screaming kids at table next to us. So if you want a cool environment but not great food this is your place.

Spent a wonderful afternoon with my best friend today. We each got the Castaway Platter for lunch. Very good platter with a little bit of everything. Jacqueline was our server and was amazing. She was always there if we needed anything. It was a wonderful relaxing experience watching the fish swim back and forth. Highly recommend a visit.

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.

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.

I was in a party of 16 and the hostess didn't think they could accommodate us since we didn't have a reservation. After several minutes we were given 2 tables. The service we received was mediocre. It took about an hour to receive our food. I feel when there's a large party, the server doesn't check on you often, because they've already received the tip. The food was tasty. The children and the adults enjoyed watching the sea creatures throughout the restaurant.

This restaurant, located in the Opryland Mall, was a fun themed restaurant to experience. We didn't have a reservation, but we were able to add our names (group of 6) to the wait list and shop around the mall until we were called. We waited about an hour. The restaurant is a giant aquarium, but also everything is aquarium themed, giving it a neat underwater feel. The menu had a lot of option, but specialized in seafood. I got the coconut shrimp for an entree and it was so much food that I had a whole second meal for the next day because I also got a side salad. I was going to get the shark attack drink, but they were out of the sharks for it, so I got the "gone fishing." We got the fried onion basket appetizer, which also came with fried pickles and jalapeños. It was delicious! They do come around offering a free "postcard" with your photo on it. The photo is tiny! But of course it's a ploy to get you to buy the actual photo.

This is a great, touristy restaurant located inside the Opry Mills mall, where you can be surrounded by fish while eating burgers, steak and/or seafood. Found this place by looking up unique restaurants in Nashville. They actually have locations in different states too! I think their intention is to make this enjoyable for kids but I think adults can appreciate and enjoy this more. Lobster Szechuan noodles. Great flavors! Definitely does have the typical sweet and spicy flavor found in Szechuan dishes. Lobster is the star of course! Cooked wonderfully! Lousiana Cajun Pasta was even better. It has a variety of meat including chicken, sausage, and crawfish tails. The pasta is oily but the sauce is delicious! I was worried that the quality of food would be bad as that's often the case for tourist attractions, but the dishes we ordered were great! We got the view of fish, good food, and glasses of our drinks to take home! Service is really good. The server is friendly and explained how we can take home the glasses of drinks. At the end, the server brought out a whole tray of all their desserts, in lieu of a dessert menu so we can see what they offer. We decided on the key lime pie. The consistency was more like cheesecake than pie. It was sweeter than I would have liked. I also expected there to be a yellowish color but it was orange? Would not recommend. A photographer takes some pictures of you and at the end, he gives you a complimentary postcard. You can purchase the rest if you want.

The view and ambiance and service was great experience. I give 4 stars because the food was overpriced and my husband and sister did not enjoy their food. The pasta was not seasoned well and the fish and chips was only 3 pieces of fish so it will not satisfy a 6'2" 200lb man so I would not recommend either dish. My New Orleans combo was actually pretty good but I also had 3 things to choose from though. I would recommend for the experience but I feel like the food would be offered at a cheaper price with better taste somewhere else. You're just paying for the experience my opinion.

What an underwater dining experience this is. Checked out this restaurant with my friend and her toddler and I think the adults were more impressed with the restaurant than the baby. There is just so much to see upon entrance that I was so distracted looking at all the fishes in the tanks. Decent size menu filled with a variety of options and good price. There's a photographer that goes around and will take pictures at your table or infront of the tanks. The cost for the pictures were between $20-35 depending on how many pictures or size selected. I am so glad that my friend insisted on going to this restaurant because we had a great experience.

Our group of 8 were seated promptly and we were out in time for our Opry show. Service was great. The aquarium was a cool feature. The drinks were extremely weak. Not a drop of alcohol to be found. The food was basic, very fried, upgraded diner food. Convenient for dinner before a show.

We went to see the mermaid and have breakfast. It was awesome. The white staff and the receptionist were all very friendly. The food was all warm and there was plenty of it. They were offering you other things. They were not sitting out if you wanted, you could purchase no pressure my granddaughter and I had an amazing time. Everyone was so friendly.

Such a unique location at oprymills they have a huge aquarium and a smaller one with colorful fishes in the shopping area. The menu is varied and there's a ton of options to choose from. The service was amazing, the gentleman who served us was on top of top of it and provided great recommendations. You are in a touristy area so you can expect tourist prices. We had the crab dip- it was OK. This is a great starter if you are feeling something on the heavier side. For entrees we did the fried dish tacos and their scallops dish. The fried fish tacos were so fresh, perfectly fried with a lot more meat than breading. The scallops over rice cakes would've been delicious but unfortunately they were very overcooked flavor was ok. This is a great distraction and it's perfect for sea lovers and children. Ambiance is great Food is average The great service from our server (Latin gentleman) is what took this from a 3 to a 4 stars.

Quite a unique (maybe odd) concept: a seafood restaurant in a big fish tank (eating fish while watching fish...). All that to say, the food was pretty solid. We ordered a Aquarium Cajun Pasta (shrimp, crawfish, sausage, chicken) and a Shrimp Scampi Ravioli. The cajun pasta was definitely the highlight of the meal (creamy, flavorful) and came with bread on the side. This is a pretty touristy restaurant in the Opry Mills Mall, so there are lots of kids (and adults) running up to observe the large variety of sea life in the tank throughout the meal. At one point, there was also a scuba diver cleaning the corals in the tank.

Such a great experience for couples or family groups. Either sit or walk around to see all types of ocean life. Make sure u make reservations days or week in advance. Nathen was our server and he was great. We got the top sirloin that was like a size 6 oz for 30$ each. They do have cool cocktails and a gift shop. This was amazing and would totally do this again. 100/10

This is the second time I've been in took some family there today. Asked for Holly again because she is AMAZING. Will always ask for her!

The interior of this restaurant is beautiful and fun! Who doesn't love staring at sea life while they eat. It's basically dinner and a show. Unfortunately, everything else here lacks. Food is absolutely terrible. Everything we tried, I would never order again. I ordered the fried gator and the Louisiana cajun pasta. Everything lacked flavor. Not only does the food have no taste, but it is shockingly expensive too. For two people the tab came out to be $148. If you go eat before! Maybe some dessert while you watch the sea life surrounding you would be more worth your money.

Just know that if you come here, it is for the experience of enjoying the fish in tanks, not the food. Think of it to the underwater version of Rainforest Cafe. I ordered a crab cake appetizer 1st. The crab cake was large, and tasted fine. But the sauce it came on top of was so salty is was inedible. I tried to scrap this off as much as possible, and just eat the crab cake. For my entree, I was brought out the wrong meal altogether. When I said something, this was corrected. However, I had to wait a while for the new meal to be prepared, and I had already been waiting on the wrong meal. This place heavily covers all your seafood in these sauces, which is pointless. And the sauces are incredibly over salted! The sauce that came with my entree was bad like this too. The shrimp were rubbery and over cooked. I really feel like they just slop all this salty sauce over the seafood b/c it's not good quality, or over cooked. For the $50 tab for LUNCH, this was not worth it. I would go to an actual seafood restaurant next time, and skip the fish tank.

Service was slow. We had to wait even with a reservation not too long but getting to order took longer and the server was gone for long periods of time. Love the look and vibe... but, unfortunately, that was the best part of the visit. My food was dry and not very flavorful. I was really hoping that for the price that I was going to be impressed. I tried everyone else's meal and the best thing was the Louisiana Cajun Pasta. I was truly disappointed and won't be going back.. at least not to this location. I hope other Aquariums have better quality.

Service is excellent! It is an amazingly unique experience to eat in an aquarium. The food is also really good. It is mostly seafood, and everything we ordered was perfect.

I enjoyed a group dinner here with some of my sorority sister's on a early Friday evening. We had about 20 guests in our party and the restaurant did a great job of selecting an intimate space for us to sit together without actually have a private room to offer. We were provided with a prefix menu ahead of time (around $67 per person) so orders had already been taken and placed prior to us arriving. We were seated a little after 4:15pm (our reservation was for 4) and upon being seated we already had salads at our seats and two waiters were coming around to take drink orders. I chose the ribeye (medium well) which came with mashed potatoes and zucchini. The steak was cooked perfectly. Potatoes weren't as hot as I wish they would have been but good flavor all around. I'm not a zucchini fan so I passed. The margarita was huge ($14 w/ a signature cup) and delicious. The overall atmosphere of this restaurant is beautiful. Whether dinning with family or on a romantic date, you have to experience this place at least once. Customer service throughout the night was amazing. Our waiters went above and beyond to ensure we were well taken care of and happy with our experience.

Visiting from California. Came here thinking our son would have a good experience, but didn't know the restaurant doesn't take walk-ins, reservations only....so hope you read this review and make reservations, otherwise your kid will be disappointed like mine was! We were a party of 3. Went to Rainforest Cafe in same shopping center and they took us right in!

No reservations but was seated quickly. Food was great and portions great. Service was good as could be expected we were seated in the bar section and the bartender was also our waitress .

We were seated quickly. Atmosphere was great. Aquariums were well maintained and the fish looked healthy for the most part. Our waitress was very good I ordered a taste of New Orleans which was a promotion. It was good overall. The gator bites were blah but everything else was good. My wife had stuffed flounder and shrimp which she found very disappointing. The shrimp was undercooked and the stuffed flounder was cold. The waitress took the meal away and offered something else. We declined but they made it right by removing it from the bill. Overall it's a cool place for the scenery especially if you have kids with you. I would not go back for the food alone.

We took our toddler here thinking that he would love the aquarium. He did not. Neither did all the other toddlers we saw. I think this is a very fun restaurant thats good for something new, tourists and date nights though. It might not get the reaction you'd expect from your kid. The food was good and priced fair, considering the ambiance. Our server was wonderful and except for a fussy kid, we had a great time. The only minus was a persnickety host. He seated us at the bar with a 2yr old, at the table furthest from the aquarium and then was huffy when we asked to move.

The service was great! The experience was nice, loved the huge aquarium. The food, subpar for the price. Appetizer of bacon wrapped shrimp came out extra crispy and greasy. Dinner came bland and cold, my server did ask if she could bring me another mash, I declined. At this point between my cold food and my husband bland dinner, we called it a loss.

We visited the Aquarium Restaurant for lunch on Monday. The service was excellent and the seating we got provided non-stop entertainment from all the sea life. Our food was exactly as described on the menu and full of flavor! The pricing was reasonable and the portions generous.

The restaurant is very cool. The service was good. The food was not. We ordered the calamari appetizer and it was ok. The entrees were not good at all. I ordered the fish and chips, the fish tasted like perfume or something that was not fish. My wife's ordered the coconut shrimp/ macadamia nut crusted salmon. The shrimp was so sweet it could have been candied, the salmon was also close to being candied and it gave the fish an awful taste. I would recommend eating at this location.

Just got seated for a table of 10 got us in right away at 1pm on a Friday. More to come

Had stopped here before going to The Opry last week. This spot was my wife's pick for one of our meals. While I'm not the biggest fan of Landry restaurants, this one was the best I've been to. Our server Caspian was great. Had great recommendations and didn't hesitate to check in if we needed anything. My wife ordered the Mahi Mahi & Shrimp while I had the ribeye. Both came out fresh and had good flavor. I'd consider going here again next time I'm in the area. The atmosphere is the main draw, but overall this spot was solid.

This was such an awesome addition to our business outing. We splurged and got the mermaid show - which was so fun. Angie and her staff were top notch from start to finish. They thought of everything and responded to changes without a second thought. Portions are substantial. Desserts are definitely made for sharing. I can honestly say that I had one of the best ribeyes that I've ever had here. Compliments to the chef. To put this into perspective, they had to get out nearly 30 salads (which were pre placed - smart), drinks, then dinners (pre ordered but they still had to cook them), and finally desserts. We were on a tight timeline because we had Opry tickets. They moved us through with style and grace - and always a smile on their face! This was such a great experience. The fish are enchanting and relaxing but not overwhelming. If you're going before an Opry show this was perfect. They weren't super busy yet because we ate early. Regardless, I highly recommend having a meal here. Unique and impressive - and delicious!!

I was in the Opry Mills mall and had already planned to get something to eat while inside. I honestly was going back and forth about eating here based on the mixed reviews. I'm so happy I decided to check them out because I had a great experience. I walked in, and there was no line, I'm guessing, because it was a Monday afternoon. The restaurant was very empty and I had my choice on where to sit. My server was Daniel, and he was a sweetheart! omg, he was very attentive and friendly. I sat right next to the beautiful aquarium and just oohed and awwed at the different exquisite fish. Just watching them from your seat was calming and peaceful. I did walk around the aquarium to get the full experience. Now to the food, I already knew I was keeping my meal simple since they specialize in seafood, which I don't eat. They had a few chicken, pasta, and salad options to choose from. I ordered the chicken wraps with fries that were very delicious. I also had a few glasses of the sweet tea that hit the spot. Daniel showed me the dessert display, and most of them were really big servings. I decided to just get a scoop of ice cream drizzled with chocolate and caramel that completed my meal. The bathrooms were a bit dark but very clean. Overall, this is a spot I would encourage someone to check out at least once. The

The ambiance and the beautiful plates of food were mouthwatering. We were there for a birthday and now my husband and I go there on our date nights. Very professional staff! I asked to move to sit away from so much walking traffic near the Aquarium and it wasn't a problem at all. They were accommodating with a smile.

Extraordinary environment! Excellent food! Very timely service. I own a travel company and we brought 56 guests and everyone loved the aquarium and thought the food was great! Highly recommend! Bridget Travel By Bridget,LLC

The atmosphere feels surreal, service is top notch! Plates and portions are perfectly size the app platter is an amazing blend of flavors to start out the meal. Strongly recommend

I'm being such a tourist on my many adventures while in Tennessee. The food was soo bomb!!!! We had the appetizers of fried calamari and those shits didn't stand a chance. Then our dinner came out with the steak, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and Mac and cheese. Our server was really dope and cool so we were enjoying the time. The scenery was sooooo beautiful like the school of fishes in the aquarium was soo dope..like i love it!!!!

If you have kiddies, take them here! If not... My husband and I were hypnotized by the aquarium when we entered the mall. I did a quick search and all the positive reviews were at the top:) I would say the food here is mediocre at best. At the very best. It's nothing to write home about at all. I had the ahi tuna nachos and my husband had the appetizer sampler and chose to stop there. The service was actually great. Our waitress was extremely pleasant so no complaints there at all. The ambiance was okay. It included a lot of kids, some birthday recognitions taking place. A lot of kiddies sitting in front of the fish tank trying to name the type of fish they were seeing. There wasn't a kid that I saw that wasn't enjoying themselves. Highly suggest taking your little one here. They also have a fun, catchy initiative where someone takes three "complimentary" poses of you in front of the fish tank in three different poses. Don't get your hopes up too high. The worst photo is complimentary:) The others can be yours if you purchase them. I didn't bother to ask how much. I should however have asked where do all the photos go that aren't purchased... Inquiring minds want to know.

The food was good, but not amazing. We stayed for the mesmerizing aquarium and sea life show. Watching nature in action, enjoying quality time with my older two sons. This was a truly unique experience that I recommend to all ages. They have a gift shop with ample items to choose from. I also love that this place is located within a large shopping mall. You could spend all day checking out all the shops and other dining establishments too.

We love this restaurant. We took our daughter there because she loves aquariums. She had a blast! The food was great and our service was speedy. This is a beautiful location that I highly recommend.

This is a really neat restaurant theme. Service was decent, nothing really bad or great. The food was alright, portion size for the price was way lopsided in my opinion. My wife and I shared a pasta dish and the appetizer combo and our bill was over $60. It was a once and done for us.

It took over 30 minutes to be acknowledge by a waitress next to our table. And those customers came after us. She told us she would let our waitress know. We waited 15 more minutes without being acknowledged. Asked a bus boy to help us, he got the lady that took us to the table. She got us drinks, as we waited 10-15 minutes for a waitress to show up. Our drinks were refilled after out meal was over. It was horrible service!!

Aquarium Restaurant is a fun place to take the family! It kind of made me think of Rainforest Cafe but a sea theme instead. Has a bit of an upscale vibe to it. I love the huge aquarium in the front of the restaurant! They have a bunch of neat fish to look at. There's a small aquarium tunnel you walk through to get from the host stand to the restaurant, not long but it's cute to wait in. They have a big aquarium in the middle of the seating area. I saw a couple sting rays and smaller sharks amongst a bunch of fish! Very neat to stare at while you enjoy your meal. Our waiter was very attentive. He had great memory, didn't even need to write down any of our orders and got it all right! He made sure to come by and check on us but not too often so we could enjoy our dining experience. My fiancé and I ordered the fried cheese for an appetizer. I got the Louisiana Cajun Pasta for my entree and my fiancé got one of their seafood platters. The food was amazing! Loved the mozzarella sticks, very cheesy. And the Cajun pasta was delicious! I loved the Cajun sauce. I ordered a strawberry lemonade and my fiancé got a beer to go with our meals, they let us keep our cups! Such a cute little souvenir. Overall everyone enjoyed our experience at Aquarium restaurant. I'd definitely come back again! Would be a nice place for kids because they'd probably love the fish. Maybe one day I'll be back! 5 stars for amazing service and delicious food!

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. We did a behind the scenes tour and the Aquarium staff was just wonderful and so informative!

Love the ambience of this place . The drinks were good , food wasn't bad it's just if you're not big on seafood there aren't very many menu choices . Our waitress was nice and friendly and attentive. It was a great experience all in all to do at least once .

Came for a new experience! Loved the ambiance with all the fish! Holly, our waitress, was wonderful and attentive for how busy she was. The food was above average. Well worth the walk over from the Gaylord. Glad we did it.

This is another attraction at the Opry Mills shopping center. Like the name suggests, it's a restaurant with an aquarium in it. The aquarium is actually pretty decent. There's a shark, some rays, and various other fish. It's definitely targeted at young people. The food is Ok. It's not imaginative or original. The service is also ok. The restaurant made my daughter happy so it gets a 3/5. On a side note, it's kinda dark to eat fish while other fish watch.

Great Restauran! They have a wide variety of food offerings on the menu. Our server was excellent, friendly , informative and attentive. Would definitely recommend.