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Locust Nashville Reviews from The Last Year
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 the main reason I wanted to come in. I know they are switching up their service a bit and being dumpling and drinks only in the evening, but didn't think this would mean dumplings would come off the main menu. Our waitress was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and recommended a few of her favorite things. We ordered the beef tartare hand rolls, crab omelette, and potato bread and butter to share. They also brought us some oysters to try (presumably because I was disappointed about the dumplings), but I don't like oysters so I didn't get to try. The hand rolls were my favorite thing we tried! It was surprising filling and very flavorful. The omelette was also incredible and the texture of the egg mixed with the creamy crab was to die for. The bread and butter was also the best i've ever had. We also tried the Irish coffee which had a thick cream with salt on it and was so yummy. All in all the service was great and so was the food, but it was a little pricier than I feel was worth it. I will hopefully be back for the dumplings and drinks in the future!
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 time (dinner is first come first served). From my minute you walk in the staff is attentive, kind and informative. We opted to try the entire menu amongst 4 people with a couple of double orders for some smaller dishes--we left full. Each and every course was wonderful--but if I would've had room for seconds I'd have ordered the beef tartare and the potatoe bread again! Get on it and make reservations as soon as you can!
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 - highly attentive and more accommodating then you'd expect Ambiance - 10/10 - this is a nice spot to relax, so much so I came back the next day to try out their dinner! Wish this restaurant would move to my city (San Diego). It'd be my favorite place!
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 than the time I went and I was sad to see neither dumplings nor Dover sole on it. Happily, the dumplings ended up being on special so we had those at least. The last time I came, our waiter was actually the owner and we didn't know it until we were leaving. Not to say service was poor this time, just not as special. We did wait 15 min before someone came over to take our order. Our waitress suggested we get the toast with scallop butter and that was SO GOOD. Here's a run down of what we ate and my thoughts: Tuna crisp - really fine quality tuna, clearly. My husband loved it. I personally didn't because of the texture of raw fish. So I'm still giving it a 9/10 Beef Tartare - another thing where I had to put the texture aside. The rice with wasabi mayo at the bottom was bomb. Appreciated the nori for contrast. 10/10 Dumplings - yes. Give me all of them. 8/order with 3 sauces. My fav was the chili oil. The wrapper was paper thin and easy to eat. 10/10 Potato Bread with scallop butter - why do we only get one piece of bread? It was so good. Smart that was our last course because it was deliciously fatty and heavy. 10/10 Shave ice: I think the flavors of this change depending on the week. Today it was earl gray with strawberry. Super special because each bite had a surprise. They don't just pile on ice and some syrup. The entire dish is thought through: the experience of eating. I really, really liked that. There was condensed milk at the bottom, ice studded with mochi and dried strawberries, topped with earl gray cream and strawberry powder. Then, once you eat through the top layer, there was a vial of cookie butter to pour over and this hardened on the ice. Like seriously, heaven. I'm writing this and truly sad I don't live in Nashville just to eat this regularly. I appreciated how every item came out right when it was finished: meaning my potato bread was warm and piping hot and the shave ice got its finishing touches seconds before we ate it. A very thoughtful concept and menu.
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 service was fantastic and the staff there is very engaging. I really wish I liked the food more because I was so excited to come here! I assume the dumplings are amazing but they are only on the later night menu as of now....
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. Next up was the crab omelet, the potato toast, and the hash brown soup. The potato toast had a scallop butter and was good. The hash brown soup was different and fun - a really appealing dish overall. I didn't love the crab omelet, but I was the only one. Everyone else thought it was great. We finished with the shaved ice, which was a mix of flavor and texture that I'll be thinking about for a while. We split a bottle of wine and all thoroughly enjoyed the meal. If you're a picky eater, this isn't going to be for you. But if you like to try new things, you'll find this amazing.
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 evenings dumplings and drinks only.) Each time the food has been unique and incredible, but mostly this is just a very fun food experience for the somewhat adventurous. I like to describe their menu as seafood-forward, Asian-inspired small plates. (I would not recommend this restaurant for vegetarians or vegans, there are very few items you would be able to eat and it's not really a place to ask for substitutions.) Unlike a lot of other small plates/dining restaurants, when I come to Locust I know I'm going to be super full by the end of my meal and I plan to skip breakfast so that I can really enjoy and try everything they have to offer. My friend told me the best advice here is to order, if at all possible, everything, and that advice has not disappointed. Some of my must-order items: razor clams (the sweet Maui onion sauce makes it unreal refreshing), the beef tartare (I've literally had dreams of how perfect the horseradish sauce and custardy-cream at the bottom of the rice container makes this dish!), the potato bread (would get multiple of this if I had room for it), the dumplings, and honestly if they have any dish with crab, it's been divine. The quality of the food is just insane and I've even enjoyed coming and doing this menu just by myself. You cannot leave Locust without getting dessert, as they always have some of the most unreal and one-of-a-kind desserts (the shaved ice is always a favorite, no matter the flavor combination!) Service here has always really blown me away: they are thoughtful and attentive to any details you left in your reservation (dietary restrictions, etc). On a recent visit, they sat me by the chef's prep area and I loved watching them work, just seeing the fun they had putting on this restaurant experience for folks. You can tell these are people who really have a high bar for what they do but also equally want guests to enjoy themselves. I cannot recommend this place enough but also will name that it's pricey and that won't be for everyone (or an all the time experience.) My bill was $250-300 each time I went, which included most, but not all of the menu items and 3 drinks (20% gratuity is included on your check, which I appreciated because I didn't want to math after all that food.) This is a perfect treat-yourself meal and just an overall really special restaurant experience.
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.
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
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 their style. Do not attempt it if you are a vegetarian and definitely not if you're vegan. On the day we visited there was not a vegetable in the house. One of us had bread for lunch. That was the only item on the menu that wasn't meat, fish, shellfish, or melted cheese. Also, they bring the dishes as they wish to, so you may find yourself waiting to eat until your tablemates have finished what the restaurant decided is their starters and then serves up what they consider to be your entree. If you eat everything and are happy with whatever you're served, whenever it's served, and don't mind paying upwards of $50 per person (without alcohol) for not a lavish lunch, you may like this place.
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 night to remember. We particularly enjoyed the potted peekytoe crab dip with curry potato crisps, the roll your own sushi style beef tartare, the amazing bread and, for a delightful finish, the milk, egg, ice. Cannot say enough good about both food and service.
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 appreciate elevated cuisine and sometimes come out of my own ignorance to be impressed by the service industry which seems to keep take itself too seriously but I digress... I didn't go into this in a positive mindframe. It was Father's Day, I had just woken up from a nap and I wasn't hungry. It didn't help that the menu clues (they dont have a set menu but fluctuates with the market and whim of the staff) suggested that I was probably in for fish. (Can I just say that all whitefish is the same? That's another bias). The place is on 12th South, hipster central, so I am even more annoyed at the amount of new flat brim Stetsons walking down the street. Our res was at 5 because they're so hard to come by I'm told but were ushered in quickly, the staff does one of those Moe's "Heyyyyyyyyy!!!" like their old friends when you come in and we have a seat at the window right on the sidewalk. (Why the greetings? Everytime so other couple or table come in, it's the same so people at the table look and see who's coming in and my rage is growing.) The menu is on the table and it consists of a bunch of the things we've on menu's publish here and...again, oysters, razor clams, 100$ caviar, lamb dumplings, scallops and the thing that was a mystery, market fish (dover sole). Raging. Listen, I don't want a cocktail at 5pm on a sunny Sunday but at least they weren't over $15. The wine list looks good but again, I'm in a mood and why can't there be some chicken, beef, steak, lamb pops, some damn protein of substance? When the staff comes around to you, they crouch at the end of the table so you look down on them. I don't know if they are again trying to welcome you and humble themselves to you but I hated that. You're not coaching me in little league. You are the artist. You are better than me and you are charging as such. I want to look uup to know as the person who knows more and can convince me that I need to learn and appreciate your craft...anyway. We order homemade curry chips and crab dip. It looks good but I wasn't a huge fan but I know I am not who they are pitching this to Mife wife and mom liked it plenty. The only thing I ordered was the lamb dumplings with some kind of foam and pickled seaweed. I must say that I didn't love it at first bite as it was super sour, acidic and citrusy but the lamb was earthy as good lamb should be and it grew on me. A good meat app that showed technique and creativity. Ok, I am coming out of my funk a bit while still watching people outside who cannot parallel park. The music has now switch from some old Nas style rap beats to Rush. I neverminded at Catbird or others when the music that played for everyone seem to be for the crew first and foremost and then the atmosphere and maybe I'm getting more crotchety but I donm't want to hear meainstream music like this when I go out. I also don't appreciate the Busch light neon signs in the kitchen when you don't serve any blue collar beer. Is it ironic for hipsters to do this? The Dover Sole in beurre blanc finally comes out for my mom and wife and yes, it's good. The sauce is brilliant. Would've been more brilliant to have some pita bread or something to sop that stuff up with. But here's where these guys hit the mark EVERY TIME and why I don't mind taking my wife to these places even though I contemplated uber eats sending me a chicken sandwich. The desserts were ridiculous. They had two so we ordered both. One was some kind of homemade cake/bread with irish blue cheese and some fancy honey. That's what I love. Introducing my low class self to tastes I've never combined before that humble my fragile ego and make me want to tell everyone I know. The other dessert was some frozen ice, lychee, egg and more combo that was not only worth it's weight in gold but made sure I left feeling like all the BS was worth it. All in all, food was worth checking out if you're not half the a$& I am, love seafood, booze and low key atmosphere right in the middle of light gentrification where you can feel safe and go shopping for overpriced secondhand home furnishings.
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Booked 2 times by Locust Nashville customers.
Ranked #4 in Nashville's Best Restaurants.
Great Service - amazing dinner!!
Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Worked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Got into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Very easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Fabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
Great reviewer team
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Incredible
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Best platform out there!
Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!
This app is life changing
This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!
Worked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
Success on Short Notice
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Love this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Quick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Prime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Got impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
It works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Money transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Love this app
Got to go to places otherwise unreachable
Easy Access
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
Whose name will my reservation be under when I arrive at the venue?
It can be under your name or a name you choose! Some reservation offers already include the AppointmentTrader Transfer Service which will transfer the reservation in to your name. If its not included you can add it on after buying the reservation for a small fee. One thing on that though: As many reservations become available at last minute, taking a reservation in someone else name is quick and great for privacy. Most reservations on AT are listed with a virtual phone number, so all you need to do is present the phone number at the hostess stand and you are good to go!
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Transferring reservations is not supported in AT. Why not just use the name in the AT screenshot?
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Same goes for 4 Charles and I Sodi
Prepaid Reservation Fee
Agreed. Ultimately not addressing this month after month is clearly resulting in a drop in certain venue’s rankings & sales.
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Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome
to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
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What happens if my bid expires unanswered?
Hey @FluffyStar64, thanks for the question! When you place your bid the amount gets transferred in a deposit account, the second you either cancel your bid or a few minutes after the bid expires the funds are moved back into your main account from where you can refund it to your payment method or use for other transactions.
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