How to Get a Reservation at Locust in Nashville
Locust is the tiny, acclaimed dumpling-and-shaved-ice counter near Wedgewood-Houston, with very few seats. It books on Resy, so the rolling window and same-week cancellations are the only realistic paths in.
The short answer
Locust is a small, intensely focused counter known for its dumplings, kakigori shaved ice, and a short, changing menu. With very few seats and outsized acclaim, it is one of the hardest tables in Nashville. It books on Resy, and the limited inventory means the window clears almost immediately. Cancellations are the realistic path once the initial drop is gone.
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
How booking Locust actually works
Locust releases its small block of seats on a rolling window a set number of days ahead, and it fills in seconds. Because the room is so small, every cancellation counts, and those openings appear with little warning in the days before service.
- The initial drop, when the booking window rolls forward; verify timing on the live Resy listing.
- The final 48 hours before service, the main cancellation wave for a counter this small.
- Day-of openings from no-shows, which surface and disappear quickly.
The best strategy for Locust
With so few seats, the only dependable approach is a continuous watch on your exact date and party size, ready to confirm the instant a cancellation lands. Twos clear more often than larger parties, and off-peak seatings open more than prime time.
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
Frequently asked
Why is Locust so hard to book?
It is a very small counter with a short, changing menu and significant acclaim, so demand far outstrips its handful of seats. The window on Resy clears almost immediately, which makes cancellations the realistic path in.
What platform does Locust use?
Locust books on Resy on a rolling window. Confirm the current release timing on the live listing, since it can change, and be ready the moment the window rolls forward.
Can Rose book Locust for me?
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.