12 South · Contemporary small plates and dumplings
Locust
$$Very small reservation-only dining roomOne Michelin Star · 2025 American South Guide
Last Update: August 6th, 2026
Why we’d go
The reason to put it on your list
Locust is tiny, specific, and deliberately unlike a conventional fine-dining room. Go with a small party that is happy to let a compact menu set the agenda, and treat the reservation itself as part of the planning.
Plan the meal
A few things worth knowing
Best for
- A hard-to-get special meal
- Small groups
- Dumplings and precise seasonal cooking
Start with
- Dumplings
- Seafood-driven small plates
- Frequently changing menu
Good to know
The restaurant does not combine bookings into larger parties. Reservations and service days are limited, so flexibility helps.
Ready to go?
Plan your visit
Check Locust’s website for today’s menu, current hours, and reservations, or open the map for directions.
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