Blue Moon Waterfront Grille

Great dining experience in a marina! Service was excellent and food tasted great! Had the fried conch appetizer, fried calamari and fried pickles, bar drinks (multiple margarita flavors), shrimp and grits and the catfish baskets! Portions were nice and everything was fried to perfection!

Arrived solo on 7-11-25 at 12:04 pm while in the area for a day trip. Fairly normal lunch crowd present after my food arrived. Staff was not friendly at all. Ordered fish tacos, side salad with balsamic dressing. Was not impressed with the fish tacos. Fish had no flavor and texture was finely crumbled like it was out of a can (texture like cheap canned tuna). The balsamic dressing was even worse. Heavy oil based with no flavor either and an up charge 50 cents for it- terrible!!! (Photos attached) For the price of my meal- absolutely do not suggest. I travel ALOT and am a “foodie”. I also enjoy the environment of waterfront restaurants either on the river or ocean. I will check this place out again on a wknd to try again and the ambiance of the crowd. Might give it one more chance with the food.

Great place to unwind. Wonderful service. Excellent food. The Catfish platter was tender fresh and so delicious. Loved the hushpuppies and french fries. The view of being on the river at this restaurant was so peaceful and relaxing. A must visit place.

Thank you all for such a great first time experience. The food and atmospheric were amazing and the service was beyond exceptional. They made our family dinner with my 97 yr old grandfather so memorable and beyond accommodating for his mobility issues leaving. I was so grateful for that since this can be hard yo get to for the handicap who can't or shouldn't walk far. The ramp is great but for the elders with mobility issues is a bit terrifying since it moves and is quite far from parking. Thank you all for an amazing visit. We will surely be back on our next visit to nashville. Gives off that island pub/Florida vibe.

The place was interesting and very close to walk by. The staff were nice as well. I really enjoyed the seafood platter, Especially the catfish and the coconut shrimp. Brunch is also nice with the country benedict. Although it gets hot in the summer, you still get a nice view of the place.

My son and his girlfriend took me here for lunch. I was excited to try this place as it was on their radar. We didn't have to wait to be seated. The view of the water was great no matter where you sit. Our waitress was nice. The food presentation was great. Full of color. When I took that first bite I melted. It was so flavorful. Not a spice missed. It was utterly delicious. I will have to try the other dishes.

Most memorable experience and meal in all my time in Nashville. 10/10 salmon, shrimp, fries, all of it. Great Lake view, reminds me of my hometown lake house and local restaurant. Took me back highly recommend. Thanks Jenna!

Beautiful, relaxing and fun dockside restaurant and bar nestled in a pristine harbor on The Cumberland River alongside some lovely cabin cruisers and other watercraft. The sun can get a little intense mid to late afternoon. The food and drinks are sub-par compared to the optimum location. The music soundtrack they play features country and 70’s soft rock which can get pretty boisterous. Update May 2025 Great food, great service, in an unrivaled atmosphere although it can be a bit pricey. Our favorite’s are the blackened mahi-mahi, black beans and rice, hush puppies. Everything was freshly prepared, great Jamaican music mon’ and a very relaxing environment. Thanks to all the folks who run it and work here!👌Update May 2025 The fried coconut shrimp is delicious and not too sweet! The blackened mahi-mahi was a little dry but it was well cooked and delicious. The seasoning is really good. The beans and rice were a little dry but tasty. The coleslaw was cold, crunchy and creamy.

This is the perfect spot when the weather is nice. Go sit on their large patio, watch the sun set and drink a bushwacker. You can watch as ducks fly over, boats come in for the night and watch planes taking off or landing nearby at John C Tune Airport. It's very peaceful here. Families and date nights alike- this is a good spot for you. If you're looking for a healthy menu, they do have a few options, but we did not try those. The Goods: - free parking in the large lot at the marina - service was excellent. Our server was very attentive. - food was freshly made to order but came out extremely fast - food was really tasty! - Bushwacker (icy chocolatey boozy drink) for the win Here's what we ordered: - Fried cheese curds - we got them "plain" which means they weren't dipped in buffalo sauce. A side of ranch and also marinara are provided and let me tell you- this dish was a delight. So good! - Mahi Mahi Tacos- yum! This dish comes with 2 tacos (you can add a third for $6) and some delicious sauce made with ranch. Also a side that's mixed with black beans & yellow rice. All very good. - French Fries - so crispy with a hint of seasoning and a lot of salt. Just how I like them! - Fried Coconut Shrimp - didn't love that sauce they come with but the shrimp were SO GOOD! The Not So Goods: - You do have to take a ramp from the parking lot to get to the restaurant. I'm not handicap, but I would imagine this ramp might be a little difficult for someone who is. - They don't allow pets on the patio so keep your furry friends at home. I'd love to bring my dog but this isn't a reason to keep me away. - take a jacket or sweatshirt if you sit by the water. It can get chilly. Love that this place is within walking distance in my neighborhood. We will be back!

Service and Atmosphere 10/10. Everyone was great and I enjoyed sitting outside by the water. The reason I'm giving Blue Moon 3 stars is because the food is just average for the prices. We got the calamari - they were okay. Not the best/not the worst. The sweet potato fries were a little salty and the burger was meh, average. I got the fajita bowl with mahi mahi which was pretty good - pricey, but good. Overall, the vibes are spot on. Perfect summer spot to sit by the water. However, just know the food is not stellar.

So disappointed this year for Mother's Day. My family for the past 6 years have celebrated Mother's Day at Blue Moon. The food this year was horrible. The omelet was round flat crusty. The bacon look like precook that was strips of bacon and maybe 4 leaves of spinach. I am sure only 1 egg with no milk because it was flat with no fluff. We always had fresh slice potatoes this year potato hashbrowns circles like tater tots. The cheese grits you couldn't eat they were half-cooked with a drop of yellow cheese swirled in them. The drinks is Highway Robbery $12.00. The French toast wasn't eaten it was so bad. For nine people and $300.00, I would expect good food. They must have a new cook who wants to change things. Today after telling people about how bad the food was these 5 people had the same experience we had today. We will be finding a new location next year for Mother's Day. Whoever is in charge the quality of food and preparation is not good. I hope you can get this restaurant back to good food. You don't need a grill cook you need a good chef.

We ate at this quaint on the water seafood grill for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it. Started with calamari and then The blackened mahi mahi sandwich both were delicious, perfectly prepared. Also had the Po Boy (not on menu with catfish) and love it too! Great atmosphere and service. Chelsea was delightful. All The staff were helpful when asked for something extra. Ended with the famous Bush Wacker! Yum!!!

I got the blackened Mahi Mahi and the remoulade sauce on the bed of yellow rice was fresh and delicious! The 3 Cheese Mac n Cheese was also superb! The best part is the amazing view you get of the water while you're eating. The staff members are also very attentive.

Very quick service and the food was very good. The atmosphere was great, we set on the deck and enjoyed the river. It was sunny, but breezy.

Relaxing atmosphere next to the water. Food is great with some of the best catfish in town. Drink a Blue Moon or try one of their signature cocktails while you relax by the water. It's 5 o'clock somewhere.

THE best shrimp tacos I have ever had!! Been here many times before - always good. Great service and Ambiance- waterfront dining on the deck - good music 5 stars!

The food was basic but the outdoor weather and vibe is a major reason to return. The drinks were basic but the food was ok.

Enjoyed the location, however, took a very long time for food to come out. Food was good, not sure I'm in a huge hurry to go back.

Located at Rock Harbor Marina, the Blue Moon Waterfront Grille is a great spot to get some seafood, sit riverside to the Cumberland and enjoy some nice cocktails on the water. We came for apps and cocktails, so the calamari and shrimp were a must-try. The calamari was fresh and large enough to share. The coconut shrimp was delicious and comes with 5 hand breaded jumbo shrimp. We tried the tropical moon cocktail served with light rum, coconut rum, blue curacao, sweet and sour and pineapple juice. We ended the night with the bushwhacker, which is a great desert drink for after the meal (tasted like an alcoholic chocolate milkshake). Pricing is on the higher end, but the ambiance and staff made it worth while. Our waitress was great, she was very helpful and made the experience very enjoyable. We are hoping to become regulars at Blue Moon this summer!

What a cute little place! Right on the water. We sat outside. It's a nice casual place. The food was really good! We had the peel and eat shrimp, blackened Mahi Mahi tacos, fried shrimp, and cheese grits. It's all really tasty. The service was really good as well. We waited maybe 10 minutes for a table which was worth it. I'd definitely eat here again. I also had a mango drink that was delicious.

Found this suggestion in a Facebook group but didn't really do much research on the place. It just sounded nice and the menu looked good. This place is on the water, but you're surrounded by boats and yachts, so it's not much of a view. The water actually looked quite dirty and gross. We were also (unpleasantly) surprised to find out that this place is completely outdoors, with a roof covering part of the dining area. This was our fault for not researching, but nevertheless it was unfortunate as we had already been outside all day in the 96 degree heat with awful humidity; we desperately wanted some relief in air conditioning. We also went at a time where the sun was like an hour from setting and the sun was brutal, shining straight into our eyes. We were using the menu to fan ourselves and trying to sit in whatever position would allow us to see. Since we were outside, the bugs were also a factor. Flies EVERYWHERE. We spent the entire time swatting flies away. On top of that, we had a wasp harassing us and a large spider was coming down to our table from a long web on the wall. I understand this all comes with sitting at an outdoor restaurant, but it was still unfortunate. All staff were attentive and friendly. I felt so badly for our waitress. She was literally dripping in sweat and was apologizing profusely for it. She literally had drops of sweat hanging off her nose, chin, etc. We were slightly disturbed cuz she was carrying our food/drinks and dripping sweat- hopefully nothing dripped into our stuff. Poor lady. She was very sweet. We ordered cheese curds as an appetizer, honey chicken and shrimp with rice and sweet potato fries, the fried chicken sandwich with fries, a side of Mac and cheese, and a chicken wrap. The food came out very quickly, hot and fresh. The cheese curds were delicious and came with ranch and marinara for dipping. The chicken sandwich and fries were good. The Mac and cheese was basic. My boyfriend enjoyed his chicken, shrimp, and rice. We had both regular fries and sweet potato fries and both were yummy, nice and crispy. We paid $81 before tip for our food. We actually asked for to-go boxes early on because we couldn't take the heat and bugs anymore. The food was good but probably wouldn't visit again unless the weather is more comfortable. People were ordering cocktails that looked tasty but we didn't order any alcoholic beverages as we knew it would just make us feel more hot. I imagine it's a very enjoyable experience when the heat and humidity aren't as bad. We left hot, red-faced, and dripping in sweat.

This place is the perfect laid back and good eats vibe. With a great view of the marina, Blue Moon is the perfect place to have a chill dinner on the water. The white queso and cheese curds are delicious as well as the sangria and mango margarita. I think this spot has the best honey mustard of any place I've been too and the chicken tenders and sweet potato fries are great with it. The service is always great and this spot is just an overall fun place to visit. Highly recommend!

10-15 minutes west of Broadway, you'll find this gem on a bend on The Cumberland river. Might as well be in Florida soaking up the boat life with delicious ice cold beer and super friendly southern hospitality in unlimited supply. Easy to turn an afternoon into an evening at this place.

This was one my favorite place to visit but I must say today's experience disappointed me. The food once was amazing but today was totally less than expected. Please reconsider visiting this place. I would have rather paid $50 for parking downtown just to eat. I'm saddened to write this review.

We had lunch there Saturday. Very good. I had jerk chicken with black beans, rice, and coleslaw. My wife had a chicken wrap. She said it was excellent. Server was helpful, friendly, and efficient. We had not been in years, and the remodel looks great. We look forward to returning soon and trying several other items on the menu.

Took a bite and had to take a picture. I never eat out anymore because the food always comes out room temperature. I was scared to order this because I saw zero reviews on this dish. So so good!! There is not a bad seat in the house and the staff is awesome. I never give reviews but this one is worth it! Also included a pic of my husband's food. He has the palate of a toddler when it comes to seafood but it was also delicious!

This is one of my favorite neighborhood spots. Great for cocktails and appetizers. The view of the river is great! It feels like a little escape!! Definitely check out this west nashville hidden gem!!

The service was great! Very sweet and attentive. Due to the weather it was very quiet- would recommend coming on a day when the sun is out. Food was below average. Was disappointed it didn't live up to the hype of the menu. Might try coming back on a weekend to drink and socialize on the water!

Food is decent enough, price is definitely more for the ambiance and "vibe" A fun place to drink and hangout and eat some food!

This is an outdoor waterfront grille with very relaxed atmosphere , very comfortable, , and positioned right on the water. Started with calamari and hushpuppies apps. Both very good. Dinners included Blackened Mahi perfectly cooked., Jerk chicken very good, Skewered shrimp got a thumbs up. Oh by the way, prices were extremely reasonable! Service on point as well. Highly recommend for a change of pace evening.

The atmosphere -- surrounded by water, geese around, etc. -- is all great. But to pay $30 (after tax & tip) for not-great Coconut Shrimp and for a salad that is mixed greens that barely have any taste because they're not fresh is just not worth it, sadly. They should try to have fresher food.

4 stars for speed and service. 2 for food This place is sort of hidden in a neighborhood. The sign at the road does not catch your eye, we missed it. Then we were confused as to where it was, where to park and how to get to the LONG ramp to the restaurant. Ramp is not wheelchair friendly Inside seems under whelming but was really quiet. We went for lunch and sat on the water. Our waitress was really great. So nice and helpful. The calamari was over cooked, super salty breading and the marinara was really strange. Very dark red and didn't taste like an Italian marinara at all. The speed food came out was fantastic. The burger was huge. The grease had made the bottom bun super soggy. Fries are the battered kind and just was not my thing. I ate about 1/2 of the burger and had to stop it was making my stomach feel funny. Daughters fried chicken sandwich was breaded with the same stuff the calamari was and so salty she couldn't eat much. The sweet potato fries she had - ZERO seasoning on them. With the prices in this menu I was expecting better quality food and tastes to reflect that as well. It was a unique experience.

Such a cute restaurant. My husband and I were in town visiting a friend and we decided to come here. I was sad that they didn't have brunch options on a Saturday, but only a Sunday. I tried the catfish basket and fries and it was so delicious. My husband tried the chicken salad sandwich with fries and he thought it was okay. Not the best but not the worst. We're not fans of raw onion and it had some. The wait staff was nice and courteous. We will likely return if the opportunity presents itself.

All of the waitstaff was very nice. I was hesitant to order the crab cakes bc I am from the East Coast but I gave them a shot. There was no discernable crab in them- just a ton of filler like stuffing. I am now sick (approximately 5 hours later) and do not recommend.

Host Chase was awesome. Rebecca our server was one of the best servers I've ever had. She was cheerful and made sure we were taken care. The food was delicious, not just bar food. The atmosphere is beautiful I would highly recommend.

The location is beautiful and very relaxing. The service was quick and my waitress was very friendly. The reason I gave three stars is because the menu is a little pricey and the Mahi Mahi tacos I got weren't that great. The tortillas were soggy and the tacos didn't have much flavor. The $15 Blood Moon (I think that's what it's called) cocktail was delicious though. I would go back and try a different menu item bc it is a nice restaurant and I had a good time.

Yes to everything about this place! What a gem that I never realized was there. Thank you to my friend Kelly for telling me about it. Blue Moon sits right on the water in west Nashville. Gorgeous outdoor river view that's perfect for summer dining! It's nothing fancy, and it doesn't need to be. It's exactly what it should be. A quaint, chill spot with great service and solid food. I can't speak to the whole menu but will say I'm a bit of a crab cake connoisseur... and these crab cakes were good with a capital G. Big lumps of meat that were super tender and delicious mixed with the perfect ratio of breadcrumbs and veggies. Dipping sauce was not spicy, but had a kick in the best way. My folks who I brought here, each loved their dishes as well. I will be back, often. I'm a fan!

We've been in Nashville about a year and we're missing hanging out in waterfront restaurants like we could in St Louis. This one is a pretty good option. The folks there are nice. Service was good. The meal and bar were pretty conventional but nicely done. The Jerk Chicken was pretty wonderful in fact. There are things yet to try from the menu. We caught it mid-afternoon on a wet day but it looks like a great motorcycle destination. We even caught Keb Mo' hanging out there too! So it must be a good hang if the Blues guys are here. I think we'll need to try this one out at night. Recommended.

Party of 5. 4 of the 5 meals were not finished. Tacos cold and Guacamole out of a container. chicken nachos chips tasted burnt and cheese overcooked. (frozen) coconut shrimp served with "savory" sauce instead of a sweet sauce. Burger below average along with the service. Queso was good along with the beer and water. It's bar food. Hard to mess up bar food.

Hidden Gem in Nashville that gives you that Florida feel. Friendly service with solid food! Nice to be on the water!

Fish fry was good and the sides were as well. We got the grilled mahi mahi and it was a little dry and fishy. Would love to have additional wine options to choose from. Location is awesome though!

I am not normally someone to leave a review but as Nashville local and normally a fan favorite of this place I am saddened to experience the quality of this food. My breakfast was literally gross. Extremely buttery gravy, thick sticky grits and over cooked frozen biscuits. All served on this cheap plastic plates. I have been coming to blue moon for years and in the past couple months the food quality has been so poor. Please make a change. As locals, we love supporting locally but I will not be promoting this place for a long time. Waiters are never accessible, tables have no salt or sugar so you have to hunt down the crew to ask for everything. I'm disappointed and hope the quality and service changes soon.

Great food. Great service. Very good variety of drinks and deserts. Nice views especially around sunset.

To be honest, I've always avoided this restaurant because of the location on the Cumberland River. I grew up swimming and tubing in that river and I know first hand how disgusting it is. We went for a friend's birthday and it was pretty much how I expected. It definitely gives off marina cafe vibes, but as a sit down restaurant. I also hadn't come here before since I get seasick... So for those of you who get seasick and are wondering if you would feel sick here, the answer is YES! I felt like I was rocking back and fourth the whole time and the smell of the Cumberland certainly didn't help my nausea. I'll admit, I was pretty impressed with the food-- much more than I was expecting. I ended up just getting sides (Mac n cheese, broccoli, and sweet potato fries) since I wasn't feeling so well and all three were solid choices.

The experience is nice especially at night in the summer. Service is good and our servers was very nice. It's fun. Food is just ok.

I was hoping for good things, but was quickly disappointed. The atmosphere is fun, good view of the water. It's tucked in a cove so your really just sitting next to the water looking at a industrial area above you. But it's nice to sit outside have a small breeze. Now the service was poor, I ordered some calamari for an appetizer, never came, the waitress when the food came said she forgot. Well that didn't do anything for my grumbling belly but hell the food is here now. The fish sandwich wasn't bad but not enough to cover the pretzel bun. But the flavor was good. They could of gave ya a little more than 10 fries. But hey I need to lose a pound or two anyway I guess. The beer was cold so this was good!!! All in all it's just a bar at a marina with mediocre food.

Great spot for bunch! Was a little cold being out on the deck today but wasn't uncomfortable at all. Loved my Bloody Mary and my Country Benedict (really good!). My friend had the biscuits and gravy, he said they were very good. He loves cheesy grits and thought these were good but the cheesy grits at Loveless were his favorite. The service was super friendly so we over-tipped here :-). I think we honestly were over the massive crowds on lower Broadway so we were really enjoying Blue Moon as it was a more relaxing atmosphere

This is a review of my first visit: Service staff was decent. She was personable, but inexperienced. Eager to be helpful. Low stars have nothing to do with her. Ordered cheese dip to start- pretty good stuff! Partner ordered a salad- she said it tasted good and finished most of it. She did request to have one item removed when ordering, but kitchen didn't follow thru. Came with item all over the salad. I ordered blackened mahi tacos. These. Were. Awful. First off, they were covered in some cheap and gross cheese product. Weird shredded stuff that was oddly waxy and couldn't melt. Next, the tortillas seemed like they were just pulled from the package and thrown on the plate. They weren't heated or anything. The guac on the side? BROWN. And most importantly: the fish was just disgusting. It wasn't even blackened. It has this beige color and was diced up on the tortilla. Not sure if it had been precooked and then microwaved, but it was definitely overdone and rubbery. I literally had two bites and was done with it. This kitchen may not have any clue what it's doing back there, so beware. The food is too overpriced for that nonsense. Items are priced at a premium for the water view. Fail to the cook. Fail to the manager for letting it continue.

DOGS NOT ALLOWED ON OUTDOOR PATIO. The only thing that semi attracts anyone to come back here is that it's 1 of the only "waterfront" restaurants in Nashville. It's in a sketchy area where you wouldn't be comfortable walking around and the food is below average. Like I said, people probably only come here bec it's a great value taste of a waterfront restaurant.

This place is tops! Lauren the waitress is the bomb! She was so on top of everything! 2 of us had mahi-mahi on yellow rice and salad. So delicious. And one of us had the steak sirloin. Wonderful. We also had desserts. The best was the Cumberland Fudge Pie. We couldn't stop eating. Can't wait to go back. Scenery was great of course on the water

The setting is lovely, at the marina on the water. You can sit inside or outside. There was a nice breeze tonight. Service by the waiter was excellent. Food was good but not outstanding. Nothing terribly creative or innovative. Everything was fresh and homemade. The hosts were friendly and incompetent. We had to resort to semaphore and loud noises to get their attention just to check the menu for desserts. Very off putting. If you're handicapped (as I am), then getting from the parking lot to the restaurant is quite a trek!

The atmosphere here is spectacular. Had I not known I was in Nashville, I would have guessed I was on the Gulf Coast (minus the palm trees). I'm not a seafood eater, but the Neptune Burger I had was delicious. I was surprised to see that it came without cheese, but the meat tasted great on its own. The bun definitely wasn't of the pretzel variety as indicated on the menu and was disproportionately smaller than the patty, but it got the job done. I wish the waitress would have asked if I wanted cheese, but the burger really didn't need it. The crinkle-cut sweet potato fries were delicious -- slightly sweet, crispy with a dusting of salt. The service was great and the ambiance again was great. I can't wait to come back.

Entry way walk way is a little sketchy but once there all was good. Excellent service and food. Desert was great too. Open air by the water, there were lots of young families on the Sunday afternoon we visited..

One of the worst meals I've had in a long time. Ordered the highly recommended Jerk Chicken. Overcooked chicken thighs, mediocre sauce and undercooked rice. Even the sweet potato fries were terrible. Wonderful location on the water but never eating there again.

Blue Moon turned out to be better than I had expected going into it. I did not really have the notion they had anything except fried seafood. I really was impressed with the blackened mahi mahi. It was filling, well flavored, and fell apart at the touch of a fork. It was great! My dining partners each had their own items, and prior we shared a couple of apps including fried coconut shrimp and crab cakes. Everyone kept complimenting their plates as well. Service was solid. I think he was great at keeping up with the 6 of us and we didn't feel rushed by him to get our orders in. He checked back just the right amount and we weren't lagging for refills or drinks. Getting this place is a bit tricky. It is on a dock. It is tucked away from everything and you have to walk down a walkway connected through the docks to get to it. It isn't hard to find, but if you have someone who is handicapped accessible, they're going to be in for a bumpy ride down to the bottom. Bathrooms are outside of the restaurant. The restaurant can be open air or closed windows by the looks of it. It is situated next to the marina. Parking is ample and there shouldn't be any problem, but just know you're sharing parking with the people who go boating as well. Solid spot and a fun vibe.

My roommate and I wanted to try it out since we live so close and it did not disappoint! I got the fried catfish with fries and hush puppies and it was delicious. My roommate got the grilled chicken sandwich with sweet potato friends which she loved. We found ourselves constantly talking about how everything was so wonderful. The service was great, our waitress was Cindy. Her cheerful attitude really set the tone for a wonderful night. Overall, I would give this restaurant a 10/10. We will definitely be back and we will request Cindy as our waitress!

I love the atmosphere of this place being by the water. Service was really great and fast. I loved the coconut shrimp appetizer--it was very fresh and tasty. The drinks were also really good! I was a bit disappointed in the entrees overall--my husband got the mahi mahi and it was a bit dry, and I got the ol po boy which was just ok. I'd come back for the views but was not wowed by the food.

I have gone to this amazing spot a few times and love it every time. I went again the other day. I wanted to write a review because I love this spot. The food is really good. The catfish is my favorite. I also recommend the breakfast there. They have a good happy hour as well. I love the service there. I had Renee a few times and she is great. She interacts with her customers and is very attentive. That is important to us. A lot of places have unfriendly staff so I really appreciate places like this. The manager would come by tables to say hi. Again, we appreciate that kind of stuff. The people that have boats there are also super nice. Next door, there is a company that rents out kayaks as well. I def recommend this place. It is just a great place to eat and unwind while enjoying the water scenery.