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What an experience!! I'm already looking forward for the
What an experience!! I'm already looking forward for the next trip back to nashville just for another meal. The menu is incredible, small but mighty. It's a must to basically get everything on the menu. Recommended going with at least 4 pe
Went for lunch on Saturday, and we loved it! The staff at
Went for lunch on Saturday, and we loved it! The staff at Locust were so kind and attentive. The experience was very intimate, and the food was to die for. The Raspberry shaved ice, dumplings, swordfish, and potato bread were our favorites. Highly re
Locust continues to be my most favorite restaurant in
Locust continues to be my most favorite restaurant in Nashville! I was lucky enough to score a lunch reservation there and it was a treat! I love the limited seating and the attention to detail you get from your servers. The menu has a few new items
Hype is warranted.
Couldn't get in for dinner during our trip, but I was able to book ahead for lunch and celebrated my birthday here. One of my best meals of 2025!! I tried: + Complimentary razor clams + Beef tartare (half portion) + Tuna crisp + Potato bread a
We had been looking forward to trying this place for months.
The online menus- even today, the very day we ate there - still show plenty of variety: meat dishes, seafood, and more. That's what we expected. When we arrived, the reality was completely different. The menu that night was all seafood - every
This place is an experience.
It has very limited seating and offers and very intimate experience. The servers and chefs are very attentive. The chef came over to talk to us about the menu and answer any questions we had. The food was all great. This is not a cheap meal by any me
Food outstanding !! Service was some of the Best we've ever
Food outstanding !! Service was some of the Best we've ever had!! Super chill atmosphere and fun Steak tartare is a 100 % must
This place was amazing! Came here with some friends on a
This place was amazing! Came here with some friends on a Sunday night after finally landing a reservation. We were seated right in front of the kitchen and it was really cool to see the chefs at work while we ate. They had some pretty unique drinks s
I've been here a few times and each time, an UNBELIEVABLE
I've been here a few times and each time, an UNBELIEVABLE experience. Yes, it may be the hardest restaurant to get a reservation at in Nashville, but it is gosh darn worth it. The restaurant is small and quaint but this adds to the hominess, whi
We really wanted to try Locust prior to relocating out of
We really wanted to try Locust prior to relocating out of Nashville. Be mindful to get a reservation beforehand, and you may want to keep an eye out on when reservations are open, as this is a popular dining location. For example, July reservations w
Interesting but not for us. Food very rich.
Went with high expectations. Service and staff were a 10. Food very interesting but if you dont like rich food then you have to be really careful. Butter is prominant. Staff were great at working around food allergies, but with a limited menu, it was
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธMichelin, ๐ฅJames Beard worthy restaurant!
This is at MICHELIN standards, 1 at least and probably deserving of 2. I have eaten my way around the world and this restaurant is simply incredible. The chef worked for years at Noma and it shows. Every team member wants to be there, and is at the t
We stumbled on this spot and what a delightful surprise!!!
We stumbled on this spot and what a delightful surprise!!! Our drinks were so good, and the fish sandwich was the best fish I've ever eaten! I don't even normally like fish! Highly recommend reservations if you can because they book out a while for l
As a picky eater I was mostly prepared to try everything
As a picky eater I was mostly prepared to try everything and enjoy nothing. While I wouldn't say everything was delicious, I would say that I enjoyed trying the offerings. The oysters and the potato bread stood out for me but everything we ate was o
My husband and I went here because I saw they specialized
My husband and I went here because I saw they specialized in dumplings and noodles. They didn't have those today but I did a little research prior so knew it was a unique restaurant with a changing menu and they might not be served. Keep in mind we a
Legendary Steamed dumplingsไผ ๅฅ่ธ้ฅบ Locust Steamed
Legendary Steamed dumplingsไผ ๅฅ่ธ้ฅบ Locust Steamed dumplings reached the peak of perfection. Delicious and unparalleled. It can be said that it is the best among human dumplings. Steamed dumplings are exquisitely carved. Like a peerless beauty d
Finally made it to Locust for their a la carte lunch and it
Finally made it to Locust for their a la carte lunch and it was an incredible experience! From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with the warmest welcome into the cozy space. You can watch the chefs creating fantastic dishes in the open kitchen
Everything was beyond excellent.
I always arrive happy and leave happier. The attention to detail; the creative menu perfectly executed. Sorry to gush. I just love everything about Locust.
Food and service is absolutely amazing.
Trevor and his team consistently bring new and innovative things to the menu, in addition to that personal touch. Very level headed team that makes it fun, and enjoyable.
I've had a lot of good meals in my life, great meals, life
I've had a lot of good meals in my life, great meals, life altering food I shall never forget. But during my travels to 79 countries and all seven continents, I've been lucky to have a few culinary moments that were much mere than meals, they were an
One of Americaโs greatest restaurants!!
I've had a lot of good meals in my life, great meals, life altering food I shall never forget. But during my travels to 79 countries and all seven continents, I've been lucky to have a few culinary moments that were much mere than meals, they were an
Finally snagged a lunch reservation here on a Sunday after
Finally snagged a lunch reservation here on a Sunday after trying for so long! We had to wait a bit to get seated while another table is finishing up. I was disappointed to see on the menu that they weren't serving dumplings that day since that was t
It's rare when each and every aspect of a meal is 5 star
It's rare when each and every aspect of a meal is 5 star excellent--it's rare but it's true for Locust. This place is truly a gem and we are lucky to be able to experience it in Nashville. Located in 12 south it's a reservations only place for lunch
Locust is also a repeat experience for me.
We snagged a lunch reservation. Make reservations ahead. I trolled the online portal and signed up 2 min after it opened and still didn't get a "lunch" time slot. I thought that was weird but it worked out. The menu was totally different th
Food - 9/10 - easily the best and most interesting food
Food - 9/10 - easily the best and most interesting food I've had in a while, flavors are very balanced and rather delicate, can't good most of the foods on the menu elsewhere. was quite pleased with the value for money as well. Service - 10/10 - high
I'm so sad that I didn't like this place! We came for lunch
I'm so sad that I didn't like this place! We came for lunch and ordered the tuna and beef tartare roll up to start. They were both too fishy for my liking. Next we got the bread which was good and the fish that was again too fishy. I will say the ser
This place absolutely lived up to the hype.
It's sort of a weird experience, with a sort of haphazard service concept, but we didn't want for anything. We started with the tuna crisp, the razor clams, and the beef tartar. All three were delicious, but I could have eaten 5 of that tuna crisp
I had an amazing experience! Everyone speaks to you when
I had an amazing experience! Everyone speaks to you when walk in and the ambiance is everything! The chef comes and explains the menu and the wine choices are great!! The service is very good! I can't wait to go back!
An incredible experience, when you're in the mood for a
An incredible experience, when you're in the mood for a splurge! I've been to Locust during each of its iterations: pandemic dumplings and shaved ice (takeout only), reservations only dine-in experience, (and I'm excited to come in March when they do
The food was okay, but nothing to brag about is just
The food was okay, but nothing to brag about is just ordinary food. And I have seen a lot better
Soooooo good! Their tartare is the best!!! The staff is
Soooooo good! Their tartare is the best!!! The staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is fun.
Very limited menu, not a vegetable in sight
We were greeted warmly and seated promptly for our reservation. It's good to be forewarned that the daily changing menu is extremely small, and you may or may not find something you wish to eat on any given day. They do not modify dishes, it's not th
Fabulous food + amazing service = a night to remember
So much more than a dinner out, our evening at Locust was an amazing experience. From the exuberant welcomes to the lively playlist to the creative and extraordinarily delicious food, to the active participation in our selfie on the way out, it was a
I didn't want to go in the first place...
Wife said this was recently voted best restaurant in Nashville and we both have loved everything from The Catbird Seat and similar experiences in town so she made the res. Let me preface this by saying, I am a poor elitist. A redneck who can apprecia
A special treat for lunch today at Locust!
We were warmly greeted when we arrived and I had quite a friendly chat with one of the servers. The restaurant was on many lists for the best in Nashville and itโs hard to get a reservation. I did get on the waiting list and as soon as I was told t
This restaurant deserves every bit of hype and every
This restaurant deserves every bit of hype and every accolade it has received. We got a reservation for 7pm on a Sunday, four people. Street parking around 12 South, you know the deal.We were seated almost immediately. A server came over and walked u
Eating at locust is a religious experience.
I've eaten great food all around the world and 2 of my top 5 meals ever have been at Locust. We're blessed to have this in Nashville.
Brace yourself it's gonna be a long review.
This is a very difficult reservation to get now that people worldwide are finding out how good this place is. And for good reason.My strategy in getting a spot here involved sitting at my computer and setting multiple alarms on my phone as to not mis
My experience was pretty traumatic and underwhelming dated
My experience was pretty traumatic and underwhelming dated back to Oct 2021. I will keep it short and sweet to not have horrible flashbacks again. As Asian, the staff made you feel like an odd ball sitting and dining at an asian cuisine restaurant by
Our dinner last night was culinary experience.
Every dish was prepared so beautifully. The steak just melted in your mouth. The care and attention we received by the servers made us feel special. Thank you one the best culinary experience we had!
Wow. What a special experience! Amazing!This restaurant was
Wow. What a special experience! Amazing!This restaurant was really an experience. The service was probably one of the best I've ever had- having the chef there to explain the menu was really special. It doesn't look high end on the inside (very simpl
Fantastic service- were greeted when we entered and staff
Fantastic service- were greeted when we entered and staff said a group goodbye when we left. Staff is super attentive (in a good way) and professional. Just watch the workflow magic in the open kitchen... they work hard to ensure an excellent product
Definitely worth a try so you can form your own opinion.
Here is my take. A few dishes that really stood out were the beef tartare and the shaved ice dessert. The rice that was served with the beef tartare was unlike anything I have ever had in my life and we ate every bite. The star of the show was defini
A great experience overall.
I would highly recommend the shaved ice dessert, the risotto special with uni and the crispy tuna. Beef tartare and oysters were pretty good too so I'll give those an honorable mention lol.Shrimp cake and dumplings were underwhelming, the sole was go
Contrary to what some of the lower starred reviews say on
Contrary to what some of the lower starred reviews say on here- our service was excellent. It's not the white glove pretentious service that you'd find at many of the upscale places around town- it's authentic friendly hospitality. And honestly, I pr
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