Locust aims to be a fun and easygoing hangout centered around seafood, dumplings, and shaved ice.
The brainchild of former The Catbird Seat Chef Trevor Moran, Locust fits the approachable nature of the 12South neighborhood it’s nestled in. Come by, eat some dumplings, drink some highballs, and enjoy your time with us.
Based on 221 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
2305 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
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Hours
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 12–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
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Reservations: exploretock.com
Reviews
Rebekah Percival
From the atmosphere to the food everything was incredible! Chefs come and bring each dish while explaining all the complexities. It’s such a delight and the portions are much larger than expected! Will be back as often as I can grab a reservation.
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Adam Thielebeule
Probably one of the best restaurants in Nashville. We ordered almost everything and two of some! If you have been to Bastion, Cat Bird Seat, or similar dining events then you will enjoy this as well. If they have the egg, milk, and ice dessert definitely try it! If we can get reservations, we will be back!
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Susan Herrera
From being greeted heartily by the kitchen staff upon entry. To the full service of the meal, it was an amazing, personalized experience, with each dish brought by the chef who prepared it. They work together as an amazing team, and obviously love their work with an intense passion.
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Joel Hinkle
What an amazing place to eat. Everyone at our table loved everything. While one of us may not have thought different things were absolutely delightful, we all agreed on several. The dumplings, curry crab, potato bread and halibut with mussels were amazing and loved by everyone. I personally didn’t like either dessert, but the 3 others in the party loved them so clearly a taste thing for me. The Italian sodas were great. The Coke sangria was very good. There was a wine that was also loved. Definitely get the horseradish vodka because it pairs excellently with the first half of the menu. The atmosphere was also perfect. The welcoming way they come to the table and discuss the different items was so inviting. Highly recommend getting a reservation to experience this phenomenal establishment.
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Jessica P
first off— expect an incredible and personalized experience. naturally there are some things on the menu you may not know…but rest assured that your server will explain without pretense what’s what.
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Dusty Barker
Honestly, this is the best restaurant in Nashville. I don’t even know what else to say, except look at my photos and “trust me”.
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Nick Theodore
One of the coolest dining experiences I’ve had anywhere in the world. Every dish was incredible and the chefs were all awesome. Will definitely be going back.
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Valerie R
Locust was everything we showed up for, and beyond our expectations. We left full but not uncomfortable. It was not pretentious at all, and the whole experience was pleasant.
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Devin “Dev”
First off I’ll say that this was just a fun experience.
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Alan
Locust felt like visiting a group of talented and worldly chefs’ passion project; a passion that comprises of a fervent drive for perfection of Asian steamed dumplings, and kakigori styles never previously concocted. But to call it just a ‘dumpling and shaved ice place’ is far too simple a generalization. The exceptionally short 6-dish menu constantly changes based on ingredients and probably the chefs’ mood. Being a passion project, the restaurant is only open 3 days a week (the chefs spend the rest of the time experimenting). The result are seemingly simple but exceptionally well thought out dishes, every single thing truly delicious.
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