Locust
Introducing Locust, a hidden gem in Nashville known for its unique offerings in shaved ice, seafood, and noodles. Located at 2305 12th Ave S, Locust offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience that has garnered rave reviews from customers.
Customer reviews rave about the delightful surprises and exceptional dishes served at Locust. From the best fish sandwich to legendary steamed dumplings, Locust has something for every palate. The menu, curated by head chef Trevor Moran, promises an experience like no other.
What sets Locust apart is not just the food but the overall dining experience. From the warm welcome to the attentive staff, every aspect of a meal at Locust is five-star excellent. The cozy space, open kitchen, and detailed explanation of each dish by the chef add to the overall charm of the restaurant.
Highlights of Locust include dishes like razor clams, oysters, beef tartare, potato bread with caramelized butter, crab omelet, and the unique desserts. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted and offers a burst of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
For those looking for a truly special dining experience in Nashville, Locust is a must-visit. Make reservations in advance to secure a table at this exclusive restaurant and indulge in a gastronomic journey like no other.
Locust Menu
Location
Address: 2305 12th Ave S Nashville, TN 37204
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Business info
- Offers TakeoutYes
- Outdoor SeatingYes
- Dogs AllowedYes
- Provides reusable tablewareYes
Last Reviews
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Author: Sarah T.
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 lunch. We went for dinner and there happened to be an open table!
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Author: Kristen B.
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 are from northern MN where these kinds of foods don't exist and my husband is very picky about food. He'll try anything though. And it was about the experience. And what an experience! The entire staff were so bubbly and friendly. They all said hi from the open kitchen as you walked in. The open kitchen was great and allowed us to watch. (It was also fun to watch the other guests' food arrive to see what everything was.) The chef comes to your table to explain the menu. We decided to get: Razor clams, oysters, beef tartare, potato bread with caramelized butter, crab omelet, and the dessert (not the shaved ice) that I can't recall the name of. We are big on no phones and being present in the experience so I didn't take pictures. My husband doesn't do raw but did today! I was impressed! Razor clams: nope, no, not for us. Excellent flavor but the texture was too much for our MN raised palates. Oysters: amazing! Warm. Buttery, fresh crisp greens! Beef tartare: Very good! Rice was cooked perfectly. Horseradish was not overpowering. My husband had a second serving! So that speaks volumes. Potato bread: a must. So good. My husband said it was the "best toast" he's ever had. Crab omelet: Good but not my thing. Husband actually really liked the runny omelet style of prep which surprised me. Dessert: the best part of the entire meal!! A soft chewy Finnish pancake style inside with a crisp chewy outer shell. The Brie like cheese and honeycomb you put on it made it the most amazing combo! We each got an Italian soda to drink and they too were very good! Go here just for the experience if you're a picky eater and then be prepared to actually like food you maybe thought you'd never try! Totally worth it!
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Author: XU L.
Legendary Steamed dumplings传奇蒸饺 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 draped in a veil like mist, covering her peerless appearance. The dumpling wrapper is as transparent as a cicada's wing, and is crystal clear. It is almost as thin as the thinnest Japanese "washi" in the world. Japanese "washi" is only 0.02 mm thick. The hidden green and soft white interweave to create a rich and dense meat filling, but one can only smell the fragrance of the meat without seeing its shadow. The rich broth in the dumpling filling reminds people of the endless brilliant scenery of spring, and also brings the coolness of summer like a shy girl. The production process of first-class Steamed dumplings is extremely exquisite ，which shows the superb skills of top masters. Music Chef Genius音乐厨师天才 Trevor Moran, the head chef of Locust restaurant and music genius, has served as the deputy head chef of NOMA, the world's No 1 restaurant, and the head chef of The Catbird seat, among other extremely dazzling world--star roles，and has been praised and loved all over the world. In 2020, Trevor Moran founded Locust. Dinner focuses on Steamed dumplings, a precise and focused business positioning. In September 2022, Locust was named the Best Restaurant of the Year by Food and Wine magazine and was selected for the New York Times Restaurant List for 2022. In January 2023, Trevor Moran was nominated by the James Beard Foundation as the Best Chef in America。 The touching legend of dumplings 饺子的感人传说 "Dumplings" originated in Nanyang, China during the Eastern Han Dynasty in 1840. It was first created by Zhang Zhongjing, a famous medical sage in ancient China, and has a history of 184 years. Zhang Zhongjing, with his compassionate heart of loving the people, invented dumplings to treat people's illnesses and won a lasting reputation. Dumplings have been passed down to this day and are a classic staple food that more than one billion Chinese people must eat during the New Year. They represent happiness for the entire family, festive reunion, and good luck. Music Culture of Steamed dumplings 蒸饺的音乐文化 Trevor Moran, who graduated from the music department, with his passionate musical talent and over 20 years of interdisciplinary and treasure trove culinary experience, has planted traditional Chinese cuisine dumplings like seeds in the elegant and romantic city，city of gastronomy，and Music city， Nashville，Tennessee. Every night when the dumplings are on stage, the rock music of Locust Restaurant accompanies the steaming dumplings and the enthusiastic shouts. The freedom and innocence of everyone in the restaurant play the most powerful core force of Nashville, the music city. The steamed dumplings in Locust closed their eyes and opened their arms, their souls immersed in the dual nourishment of music and cooking, and quickly grew into towering trees one after another; the magnificent canopy and dense shade nourished the life taste of the entire city and even the entire world. Trevor Moran traveled all over the world, from Ireland to Denmark and then to the United States. His rich and diverse transnational life experience allowed him to perfectly combine his two talents of music and cooking. This perfect combination of talents provided him with an inexhaustible source of material for thought. With this, he created a dumpling culture that soared to the top of the world，integrating its uniqueness into the musical universe of rock. He is rooted in the fertile land of music in Nashville and has creatively transformed the dining trend in Nashville. He created the city of music in dumplings, the country of dumplings in music.
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Author: Anne J.
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 & then they'll bring it to your table to tell you all about it. The food was so unique & tasty. The raspberry earl grey dessert was an explosion of flavor and the best way to end a phenomenal experience. This is a Nashville gem & I can't wait to go back!