50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Nashville

“Today was the first I’ve even heard about this. I was leary about it at first with the parking being terrible. But my wife really wanted to try it. So valet we went. The young man that parked my Jeep was so nice and professional. But back to the restaurant. I was 100% impressed with just a burger that we are looking forward to coming back and having a real dinner. Hands down worth the time and energy. Bartenders were great, servers were polite and who I think was a manager was very attentive. Thank you all for today.“

“We had an incredible time celebrating my granddaughter's Birthday. The service was too notch, the food was incredible, and we will definitely be going back next time we are in Nashville. The team made Lila feel very special on her big day! Thank you.“

“• The Vibe: Efficient. Warm. 5-Star Service. • The Miss: Alfredo was too light. (Nothing beats Nana's). • The Hit: Scallops & Risotto were perfect. • The MVP: The desserts stole the show.“

“An incredible dining experience in Nashville with phenomenal food and top-notch hospitality.

The meal started off strong with the coffee, which was absolutely amazing. Food-wise, the omelette was top tier, perfectly prepared and full of flavor, and the potatoes were a really solid side to round out the plate.

The service throughout the visit was fantastic. A huge shoutout to Jack for being extremely helpful, attentive, and making sure we were well taken care of the entire time.

Great food, great atmosphere, and exceptional service. Highly recommend!“

“You can’t beat the Skull room in Nashville. The food, service, music, and atmosphere 5 plus stars! Highly recommend“

“The food was spectacular for this wine paired dinner. And…”the man” was in the house!“

“We just left the Murfreesboro location and oh my. The food was delicious. The staff was so friendly. The lady at the counter was so kind to my kiddo and constantly checked on us. The cook came out and was kind as well. Everything was delicious and flavorful and tender. We will be back!“

“Had a fabulous meal tonight! The steak was superb, the sides delicious & the staff lovely! We will definitely return when we visit Nashville in the future!“

“Absolutely, hands down, the best fish and chips I have ever had. Everything is obviously made from scratch (even the tartar sauce). My wife loved it and she isn’t even much of a fish person. Put this place on your list of restaurants to try!“

“Great experience with the friendliest staff in town. The food is outstanding and well worth a visit. A local’s favorite for sure.“

“I’ve visited Halls in Nashville several times, but last night was truly the best experience yet. My sister and brother-in-law came in from Memphis to celebrate my birthday, and everything—from the food to the service—was outstanding, as always. We were also fortunate to meet the owner, Tommy, who took the time to stop by our table. He went above and beyond to make the evening feel extra special, which made the celebration even more memorable. Thank you for such a wonderful experience—we’ll definitely be back! I highly recommend Halls to both locals and visitors; you won’t be disappointed.“

“We came here for a girls' night out and were absolutely blown away! The restaurant offers a stunning panoramic view of the Nashville skyline, creating a beautiful ambiance. The food was exceptional! The tuna tartare, prepared tableside, was incredibly fresh with great flavor--an absolute must-try!! The duck fat fries were perfectly crispy and served with three delicious sauces, each one better than the last. The steak was cooked perfectly medium, juicy and tender, and the seared scallop on the side was a delightful addition. This spot is perfect for a girls' night out or a rom“

“Fast friendly service and best fish sandwich I have had in a long time!! Fries were perfect too! Will be back for sure!! A+++++“

“This is our first time coming, and we will come back again. .The food was also great. the portions were Hage. the fish was very crispy and cooked to perfection. This is definitely a place to come.“

“The chicken and sausage gumbo was to die for. I will definitely be back for more if I ever pass through the area again.“

“Incredible every time! Save room for the bread pudding!“

“Wonderful place for family celebrations. Andrew was the most incredible server we have had in my 52 years on earth.“

“Stayed in Green Hills while visiting Nashville and was led to ETC. with just a little research. This was a fabulous find for us as the food was beautifully prepared and artistically presented and the staff from the front door to our departure was engaged, upbeat and friendly. Five STARS all the way around. The location is a bit surprising, not where you'd expect. I t was a great off-the-beaten path little spot very close to major retail shopping and hotels, so very convenient for us.“

“Our dinner at Jeff Ruby’s tonight was great! Our servers, Ama and Tyler, were phenomenal. Great atmosphere and good food! Highly recommend!“

“While visiting family in Nashville we dined at Gunnons. This was my second visit, and I again was not disappointed. The prime rib is superb and much more than I could eat. Our table shared the eggplant olivia and I have to say that it is the best eggplant dish I have ever eaten.“

“Bar Mar was a fantastic experience! The Lobster Croquetas were absolutely excellent…crispy on the outside, creamy and flavorful inside, and packed with delicious lobster flavor…served in a cute lil ceramic sneaker. Definitely a must-order!

The bar service was friendly, attentive, and on point throughout our visit. Great food, great drinks, and a fun atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back!“

“I can’t say enough about our dining experience! This restaurant is on my TOP list here in Nashville and I will now frequent. Everything from start to finish was superb! Our waiter Sid was nothing g more than AMAZING and the manager was very nice and came by to say hello! The FOOOOOD was SO good it’s definitely worth it!!“

“We purchased a sack of live crawfish from another company and half of the sack was dead. Spicy Heads Crawfish Co. came to the rescue and hooked us up with some big ones in less than an hour so that we could still have our family boil! Thanks guy!“

“Really good food and staff“

“If you’re looking for authentic, perfectly seasoned crawfish — Southcoast Seafood is IT. The crawfish is hands down some of the best I’ve ever had — bold, flavorful, and seasoned to absolute perfection. You can taste the authenticity in every bite. And don’t even get me started on the oysters… absolutely next level. Fresh, clean, and beyond delicious. Every single thing we tried was incredible — you truly can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. On top of that, the owner is amazing. You can tell there’s real passion behind the food and the experience. It’s rare to find a spot where the quality, flavor, and hospitality all hit 10/10 — but this is one of them. Run, don’t walk. 🦞✨“

“We had dinner here tonight. Good ambiance and excellent service. We enjoyed the fettuccini, pesto and rigatoni. ♥️“

“Exquisite food & amazing magicians!“

“We came here on a Friday evening and overall had a good experience. We tried 4 different cocktails and they were all very unique and tasted great. We ordered tomato basil soup which was the best I've ever had as well as a good caesar salad. We were a little disappointed in the entrees the blackened salmon and the fettuccine alfredo. We were also disappointed that the live music was just piano. We would have loved for them to sing 40s music. The price was a little steep as well as an unexpected $40 in taxes and a 3% credit card service fee. However the service was incredible and we still had a great time.“

“The best safe place for all of the LGBTQ+ peeps and introverts and extroverts safe too.“

“We love this Carrabba's! Our family had a delightful dinner here tonight. Steven was our waiter. He was professional and friendly. Our food was delicious and served quickly. Carrabba's cappuccino beats all others. It is my favorite way to end a meal 💕“

“Awesome food! I would highly recommend stopping by if you see him set up! He stopped by Fairview tonight and was giving away free plates! Some of the best catfish I have ate in awhile.“

“I've been to Ocean Prime in other cities and have always loved it. I was really excited we got one here and I couldn't wait to check it out.
The space is beautiful and our server took great care of us.
Most importantly, the food and drinks were great.
Everything was cooked perfectly and well seasoned, we really enjoyed it. Since it was our Anniversary they gave us dessert on the house, but we were so fully so we took it to go. The carrot cake warmed up at home was really good. Definitely adding this to my favorite restaurants here in Nashville.“

“10/10 best boil! Hibachi was amazing! Will be back 💯!“

“Let me just say I’m very picky about my seafood. I’m always critiquing customer service and seeing how restaurants treat people. I can firmly say that this establishment is five stars all the way around the workers are extremely knowledgeable/respectful.! The general manager, Rachel is great with breaking down the menu and helping guest order exactly what they want and has great people skills!! The AGM Alejandro Is very very nice runs a great kitchen such a great example for his workers Shows amazing customer service skills!! All in all if you’re looking for a place that serves top-tier seafood provides extraordinary customer service and will leave a good impression on you look no further than dock local at the assembly food hall!!“

“Great restaurant with amazing food and an unbelievable staff!“

“My wife and I celebrated our two-year anniversary in the city and visited this restaurant for the first time. We had an excellent dinner and experienced true Southern hospitality from the moment we entered until we left. Our evening was made even more special by our server, Kiana. She was warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever making us feel rushed. Her exceptional service helped make our anniversary dinner a fantastic and memorable experience. We will definitely be back!“

“Me and my boyfriend came here today and our minds were blown, I love all Thai food and hadn’t had much in Nashville. We got the shrimp dumplings 7/10, Bao BBQ 6/10 the curry mussels appetizer and wow 1000/10 the perfect amount of garlic (which is a ton) and an amazing kick of heat we hadn’t ever had anything like it my boyfriend said they were the best mussels he’s ever had and I agree! I’m a Penang curry girl but since it’s only on Saturday I tried the masa curry since it’s Thursday and it was very good! The service was awesome and it’s very homey inside which we loved. Easily the best Thai in Nashville we will be back often!!“

“Great food and great service to go along with it.“

“I just left from captain d's on Jefferson street.. Got to the window for my order and the lady did not give add my sweet tea. Instead of giving me a sweet tea she told me i needed drive back around and order another sweet tea in the back of the line for a mistake that she made. What kind of mess is that??? she was a short skinny black lady with glasses and a wig. I want my tea.“

“Best crawfish in town! 10/10 recommend!“

“Love Poke’ Brothers! Food is always fresh!“

“This was my first time visiting Ruth Chris and I was impressed. The food was delicious! The ribeye was seasoned so well! Our server Sophie was warm, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu items. She gave us great recommendations. She gave us awesome service and made our anniversary dinner a very special one. I will definitely be back!“

“I’ve been coming to this drive thru for years, and the food is always hot, fresh, and delicious. Since the fish is cooked to order, it might take a few extra minutes but it’s well worth the wait. The service is friendly, and they really take pride in what they do. One of my favorite spots.“

“Excellent Food, great Service. Wonderful experience“

“Went to Mercado just to try something new and I was very impressed. It was during the afternoon so it was too hot to be outside, but the inside was great and comfortable to be in.

Food: I had the queso and chips for the appetizer. 5/5
I also had the oak-smoked brisket with the fries. 4/5 (the fries weren’t that good, but the brisket was GREAT)
The +1 had the Fajitas with rice and beans. 5/5.
The food was fresh and hot.

Service: We had the benefit of going when there was a lot going on, so our server was very attentive, professional, and friendly. The food came out quickly.

Atmosphere: Really vibrant and relaxing. Great place for an afternoon meal or dinner date for sure.

What really stole the show, was the bartender the drinks were PERFECT. It didn’t taste watered down, it was definitely a drink drink. Cheers to the bartender!

9/10 overall would recommend and tell a friend“

“I really like the atmosphere and the hot pot at this restaurant.“

“Squeezed in 40 minutes before closing and had the best dinner . The staff was great no rush mode and the ambiance is awesome
..would have liked to have found it earlier BUT there is always next time...If your looking for an excellent menu and matched presentation...swing in ...Before closing..haha“

“food was great and service was excellent!! Will definitely go back“

“One of the better live music venues and bars in the Broadway area. Most bars can't balance the sound well, this one was loud but thankfully without the shrill that most others have due to poor sound balancing. The dueling pianos in the basement are a nice hidden touch. Drinks are 20% more expensive here than the other bars.“

“We had a great experience at Casa Calixto! The shrimp fajitas were amazing, full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The skinny margarita was also really good and paired perfectly with our meal.

The service was great from start to finish. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the manager even stopped by to check on us, which was a really nice touch. The restaurant was clean, beautifully decorated, and had a great atmosphere.

We really enjoyed our visit and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend Casa Calixto for great food, drinks, and excellent service!“