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Locust Nashville

$50 and over
Seafood
2305 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204-2430

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Locust Nashville

4.9
$50 and over
Seafood
Belmont / Hillsboro

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
**January reservations will open Tuesday, December 1st at 10:00am
**The party size confirmed at booking is final; the deposit is a minimum spend. Reducing your guest count upon arrival will forfeit the deposit. To adjust guest count, email us ahead of your reservation at info@locustnashville.com.
**Due to our menu style, we cannot accommodate dietary restrictions.

Locust brings a chaotic elegance to Nashville's dining scene. Chef Trevor Moran and team carefully assemble an ever-changing menu highlighting seafood and local, seasonal products: think raw bar selection, whole grilled fish, a decadent crab omelette, a big steak, all rounded out with a somehow chewy and soft shaved ice. In November 2025, Locust was awarded a MICHELIN Star.

Lunch TASTING MENU: Friday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (reservations required)
Dinner: Friday - Sunday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (reservations required)

*Locust is a CARD ONLY establishment, and does not accept cash payments at this time.

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    MICHELIN 1 Star2025

From the OpenTable editors: Ultra-fresh global seafood takes center stage at MICHELIN-Starred Locust, noma alum Trevor Moran’s buzzy 12 South spot and Eater Nashville’s Best New Restaurant of 2021. Expect playful, ever-changing dishes like a Nashville hot chicken-style swordfish and a caviar-studded crab omelette, all in a compact space with an energetic playlist and laid-back vibe that make dining here feel like attending a super cool dinner party.

Executive chef: Trevor Moran

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Fish, Irish
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Fri–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Website
    https://www.locustnashville.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We do not offer catering at this time.
  • Private party facilities
    If you have interest in hosting a private event at Locust, please reach out to us at info@locustnashville.com.
  • Location
    2305 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204-2430
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. OpenTable Icons 2025
    3. OpenTable Icons 2024
    4. MICHELIN 1 Star 2025
  • Neighborhood
    Belmont / Hillsboro
  • Cross street
    Linden Ave. and 12th Ave. South
  • Parking details
    Locust does not have a dedicated parking area. Many of the surrounding streets offer free parking, and there are a number of paid lots in our neighborhood, 12South. Please Note: 12th Ave. South is currently under development and experiencing an increase in construction. Please make accommodations to allow extra time to find parking prior to your reservation time.
  • Public transit
    Metro Nashville WeGo Bus Stop on 12 Ave S
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Locust Nashville.

4.9

4.9
(500)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    Seafood

  • Nashville

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Locust Nashville offers an extraordinary dining experience with "exceptional service" and "michelin perfect food." The menu, featuring standout dishes like razor clams and beef tartare, is "creative" and "delicious." Chef Trevor Moran's team creates a "warm, relaxed atmosphere," making it a top choice in Nashville.
500 Reviews

  1. Alexandria

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We don’t deserve to eat here. A deeply humbling experience for everyone involved. I resent having to eat anywhere else and I genuinely fear they have gone too far. Frankly, I don’t think we should be allowed to discuss it. I would like to know who authorized Trevor Moran. Someone should intervene.

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  2. DAVID Gold

    Nashville18 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    This was one of the most expensive and worse meals I have ever eaten. My wife and I have been to 4 other Michelin star restaurants and eat out 3-4 times a week. We know good food, but this wasn't it. I don't mind spending money on good food, but this wasn't good at any price point. Everything we were served we had to choke down. Even though the portions were extremely small, since it was a tasting menu, we couldn't finish any of the courses. We forced ourselves to try everything, but at least half the items we tried, we had to wash down with water. There were a couple items that had a palatable flavor, but those items had disgusting textures. I would be shocked if they get anyone as a repeat customer. I can't for the life of me figure out how they got a Michelin star. We've been to their sister restaurant "The Catbird Seat" on three different occasions and really enjoyed every meal we've had there. I'm honestly shocked at how bad the food was and am upset by the whole experience. I don't know what happened, but I'll never be back. We couldn't even get decent drinks from the bar.

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  3. Pat Gold

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Get all the desserts. You’ll thank me later for sure!

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  4. Kelly

    Nashville5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing meal from start to finish. Definitely a dining experience and real high level cooking. Thank you!

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  5. Ben

    Las Vegas12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent fresh food. Professional staff. Michelin perfect food. Overall amazing. Only comparable restaurants in town are owned by the same folks. Best of the best.

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  6. Nancy

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an experience! Scrumptious creative fare, meticulously executed and presented, and with joy. So deserving of its Michelin star.

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  7. Marylou

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Extremely loud environment. Need some soft surfaces to dampen the noise levels.

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  8. Camille Gold

    Unspecified10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Magnificent experience as always. We ordered the seaweed martini, horseradish vodka, Guinness, and the cocktail "It Costs A Lot To Taste This Cheap" (ha!) and all were fantastic. The food speaks for itself. Stunner after stunner.

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  9. Rich Gold

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A++++ Service, food and atmosphere were all incredible. One of the best meals/experiences I’ve ever had.

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  10. Jessica Gold

    Washington DC13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Locust was extraordinary. The menu is small, but every dish felt like something the team had perfected: razor clams, beef tartare, mushroom and uni risotto, a crab omelette, and brill with traditional Irish chips. And then dessert—a wonderful Earl Grey and raspberry shaved ice with crème brûlée mousse—that somehow made an already memorable meal even better. The food was inventive, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor, but the experience was made just as special by the lovely team. Thoughtful, warm, and welcoming from beginning to end. One of the best meals we’ve ever had - we can't wait to go back for the lunchtime tasting menu.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Fish, Irish
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Fri–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Website
    https://www.locustnashville.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We do not offer catering at this time.
  • Private party facilities
    If you have interest in hosting a private event at Locust, please reach out to us at info@locustnashville.com.
  • Location
    2305 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204-2430
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. OpenTable Icons 2025
    3. OpenTable Icons 2024
    4. MICHELIN 1 Star 2025
  • Neighborhood
    Belmont / Hillsboro
  • Cross street
    Linden Ave. and 12th Ave. South
  • Parking details
    Locust does not have a dedicated parking area. Many of the surrounding streets offer free parking, and there are a number of paid lots in our neighborhood, 12South. Please Note: 12th Ave. South is currently under development and experiencing an increase in construction. Please make accommodations to allow extra time to find parking prior to your reservation time.
  • Public transit
    Metro Nashville WeGo Bus Stop on 12 Ave S
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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FAQs

Aim for lunch on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, reviewers repeatedly call Locust’s lunch service a standout and praise the experience at midday.

Portions are presented for sharing, guests note many dishes are served “for 2” and several parties left comfortably full after a full meal.

Yes, Locust Nashville is often chosen for special evenings: guests describe anniversary and date-night visits, an intimate dining room, warm service, and thoughtful wine pairings.

Yes, Locust has an outdoor bar/patio area where guests have spent time before dinner and enjoyed live music on several visits.

Yes, the restaurant asks that changes to your confirmed party size be made ahead of time by emailing info@locustnashville.com, and notes that the deposit is considered a minimum spend (reductions on arrival may forfeit the deposit).

Locust feels casual‑elegant and intimate: an open kitchen invites chef interaction, the room is relaxed and unpretentious, and guests note rock and jazz on the playlist alongside warm, engaged service.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, not formal; casual clothes are entirely appropriate for a visit to Locust Nashville.

Yes, Locust Nashville was awarded one MICHELIN Star in November 2025.

Yes, reviewers describe family visits and one guest specifically says their daughter loved the meal, suggesting a welcoming, relaxed spot for families.

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Locust Nashville

4.9
$50 and over
Seafood
Belmont / Hillsboro

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
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