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Locust

Tracked on 2 lists across 2 authorities, ranked as high as #5.

2305 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204, USA Website ↗ Contemporary

Reservations here are scarce — and for good reason. Laidback, quirky and full of charm, Chef Trevor Moran's compact, Japanese-influenced hotspot is a beehive of energy. There’s a simple elegance and a clear attention to detail in every dish, all designed for sharing. Beef tartare hand rolls, a house classic, always delight. From there, explore seafood like Maine diver scallops with shaved green apple. A Japanese omelet with Jonah crab is simple but spot on. Don't skip dessert. The ever-changing iterations of their kakigori may present a sculpted block of the finest, powdery shaved ice dressed, decorated and flavored with everything from passion fruit cream to caramelized honeycomb to raspberry.

The record

Every list it's on

Locust appears on 2 of the lists Mouga tracks — ranked or rated on 1, and written up on 1 more. Here's the full trail, dated and linked to each source.

Ranked & rated
oadguides.comTop Restaurants in North America 20262026
#5
Reviewed & mentioned
Michelin Master Restaurants All Categories_July16_2026 USA 2026michelin master restaurants all categories_July16_2026 USA 20262026
Listed