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Rainforest Cafe - Opry Mills
Price: Moderate•American•4.3(1,038)You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rainforest, It’s a safari for the senses. Our menu contains an array of delicious items and tropical treats you’re sure to go WILD for. End your journey with the out-of-this-world VOLCANO dessert.
Discover the rainforest, complete with cascading waterfalls, tropical rainstorms, trumpeting elephants and entertaining gorillas. It’s not just another meal; it’s an adventure! Don’t forget to take a journey through our Retail Village (opens at 10 AM daily)
CAUTION: Flashing lights and thunder sounds inside restaurant. May cause discomfort and/ or seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy.Aquarium Restaurant - Opry Mills
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.1(2,445)Dive into food and fun at the Aquarium Restaurant, located in the Opry Mills Mall! Your underwater adventure begins as you are seated around a 200,000-gallon aquarium tank, home to a wide variety of fish, sharks, stingrays and more! Make a splash with deliciously fresh seafood, steak, chicken and decadent desserts all served in an unbelievable underwater setting. Make Aquarium part of your next field trip, birthday party or special event. Customized birthday parties, special events, educational programs and tours are available. Plan a visit to the Aquarium today!
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- JJacobVIPChicago / Illinois •22 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoA fantastic meal! Food and service were excellent!! The entire team were so hospitable. 10/10!More infoBad IdeaPrice: Very Expensive• Wine Bar• East Nashville•4.5
- PPamNashville •45 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoOur entrees were amazing - EVERYTHING was! 10 oz Sirloin cooked to perfection. Potato soup was incredible. Shrimp & Artichoke pasta very good - a bit rich, so know that, but still VERY good. Server, Gary, was terrific. Overall 5 stars!!More infoSaltgrass Steak House - NashvillePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Donelson•4.3
- SSandeeNashville •8 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat food and wine. For three people we had the bread, olives, spring onions, two veges and two large proteins. We would have been fine with one of the large proteins. But it was all great food and wonderful service.More infoFolkPrice: Moderate• American• Talbot's Corner•4.8
- KKhylamNashville •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWe always have a great time going to Noko phenomenal service and great food!More infoNokoPrice: Expensive• Asian• East Nashville•4.9
- EEllis87New York City •6 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 24, 2025Amazing, we loved it such a great place will be backMore infoAquarium Restaurant - Opry MillsPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Donelson•4.1
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The best reviewed restaurant in Donelson is Saltgrass Steak House - Nashville
The restaurants with the best service in Donelson are Saltgrass Steak House - Nashville, P.F. Chang's - Opry Mills and Rainforest Cafe - Opry Mills
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Donelson are Rainforest Cafe - Opry Mills, Aquarium Restaurant - Opry Mills and Saltgrass Steak House - Nashville
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