About Aquarium Restaurant
Aquarium Restaurant offers a unique dining experience surrounded by a massive aquarium filled with diverse marine life, making it an enchanting setting for family outings and special occasions.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Family outings looking for a unique dining experience.Special occasions such as birthdays.Dining before attending events like the Opry.Children (5 years old): Enjoy interactive meals and engaging decor.Adults: Appreciate the quality of food and unique dining experience.
Why families love it
- Mermaid show adds a fun element for children.
- Kids meals include engaging activities like decorating a rice crispy treat.
- Substantial portion sizes and high-quality food.
- Impressive ambiance with a relaxing view of marine life.
- Interactive kids meal with a dessert decorating activity.
- Wide variety of marine creatures to observe.
Insider tips
- Arrive early to avoid crowds, especially if attending a show afterward.
- Follow signs to the back of the mall for easier access.
- Consider ordering the chocolate volcano dessert for a memorable end to the meal.
Good to know before you go
- Dining during peak hours to minimize wait times and service issues.
- Inconsistent service quality reported, with some instances of long wait times.
- Some dishes, like the paella, may not meet expectations in terms of preparation.
- Crowds
- The restaurant tends to be less busy during early dining hours.
- Value
- Pricing is comparable to other restaurants in the area, offering good portion sizes and quality food. No specific pricing mentioned, but desserts are noted as shareable.
- Food
- No specific food and drink rules mentioned in reviews.
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned, but the restaurant is family-friendly.
- Safety
- No specific safety measures mentioned in reviews.
What parents say
"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 fina"
2 weeks ago
"I took my 5 yr grandson and we both absolutely loved it! They sat us with him facing the Aquarium. You could get up and walk around it as much as you wanted to. Food was SO good! Kids meal was top quality, serving size plus a surprise dessert rice crispy treat shaped like a fish that he was able to paint the frosting on a decorate with mini M&M's! So cool."
a month ago
"This was such a nice experience. I spent the weekend in Nashville for my birthday. What’s a better way to spend your birthday weekend at a restaurant surrounded by marine life? The aquarium showcased a wide variety of marine creatures, including sharks, rays, and colorful reef fish. The ambiance of the restaurant is superb! The food was 8/10 for me. My husband and I ordered Shrimp-Crab Dip with tortilla chips for an appetizer, Herb Chicken Breast, and Grilled Shrimp. My waitress was nice to accommodate us with a closer table to the aquarium. I enjoy my experience and I will recommend this re"
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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