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Seafood restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee
What should I order at Aquarium Restaurant?
What to order
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Shrimp & Chicken Alfredo
Recommended multiple times for being delicious, cooked well, and flavorful; one review specifically said it was cooked to perfection.
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Ravioli With Shrimp
Described as amazing and a must-try, with the review calling it simply delicious.
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Seafood Stir Fry
Strongly praised as very good, with flavorful Cajun big shrimp, tender octopus, chicken, and vegetables making it a complete dish.
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Steak And Lobster
Mentioned positively as part of a meal where the food was cooked perfectly and not dry.
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Salmon
Recommended for being perfectly cooked and very flavorful.
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Shrimp Kisses
Praised as a flavorful appetizer that was especially enjoyable.
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Stuffed Crab
Called absolutely delicious in a special meal, making it one of the standout items mentioned.
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Redfish
Specifically noted as being enjoyed and well liked by a diner.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
About Aquarium Restaurant
Large seafood & steak restaurant decorated by a huge fish tank filled with tropical sea creatures.
Amenities
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Private dining room
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Aquarium Restaurant known for?
It is best known for the aquarium dining experience, especially the huge tanks with sharks, rays, guitar fish, and other sea animals, plus the mermaid show and meet-and-greet. Reviewers say the fish viewing makes the meal memorable and keeps kids and adults watching the tanks throughout dinner.
What dishes are most recommended at Aquarium Restaurant?
Reviewers repeatedly highlight the cajun pasta, shrimp and crab dip, ravioli with shrimp, stuffed crab, and the parmesan-crusted chicken with shrimp Alfredo. Other well-liked orders include steak and lobster, seafood stir fry, and surf and turf specials, with several guests saying the portions are filling and the food is delicious.
What is the atmosphere like at Aquarium Restaurant?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and visually focused on the underwater tanks, with low lighting and a walk-around aquarium layout. It suits families and groups well, and reviewers also say it works for a dinner date because the setting is unusual and the fish are constantly moving beside the tables.
Is Aquarium Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is $20 to 30, and reviewers describe the food as pricey but worth it for the experience, with good-sized portions that feel like you get what you pay for. One review mentioned drinks, an appetizer, and two main courses totaling $110, which matches the restaurant’s sit-down, experience-driven pricing.
When should you visit Aquarium Restaurant?
Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner because reviewers say it is often busy and can have a wait. Guests also note that going at a good time can mean being seated immediately, and the mermaid show books fast, so planning ahead helps if you want that experience.
Is parking available at Aquarium Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Aquarium Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, Aquarium Restaurant offers vegetarian options.
Is Aquarium Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Aquarium Restaurant is good for kids.
