LOCAL Public Eatery Jasper Ave

The experience was great. However, service can be improved in terms of timing i.e. from getting order pick up from table to turnaround time of food served. Overall great.

The kitchen is always solid. We generally go for brunch most weeks and rarely have any issues. The servers know our drinks and where we like to sit.

Happy hour with colleagues was great, service, food and drinks are well priced and also lots of space to host a large group.

Checked this place out on a Saturday night for a couple's dare night.... That was kind of our first mistake. Way too noisey because of a football game being broadcast on the tvs. We were hoping for an energized , but still intimate dining experience. Drink orders were inconsistently taken, each time we received them they went to the wrong person at the table (there were only 4 of us) when our server room our initial drink order within minutes new wait staff was at the table asking to take our drink order. When our original server returned drinks were handed to the wrong people. Upon taking our drink order the second time approximately 15 minutes after receiving our entrees (no drink refills during our appetizers) 2 our of the four people at the table weren't even asked what they'd like for their drink and just given the same thing they had initially ordered... Even the taste of the cocktail was inconsistent the second time around. One order mixed up and upon fixing it we were told "if you order this it will be faster" which unfortunately still took a great deal of time to arrive to the table. Staff were friendly enough but seemed flustered and disorganized. Overall we would probably return to give it another go, just not with high hopes or on a game night when the volume of the tvs just seemed to grow with every point earned during the game. Not overly impressed but will try again as the food was good.

Fish tacos are great 👍

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fav local bar to hang out. Sabrina is always so nice!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

#Makenna

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

#mckenna on Jasper ave

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Comfortable, stylish, and welcoming — LOCAL Public Eatery delivers exceptional service and great food. Shay provided 5-star care, the burgers were fantastic, and the drinks were outstanding. Big TVs, a variety of seating, and family-friendly spaces make it an easy favourite.

For a fuller picture —
LOCAL Public Eatery at the old, original Joey’s Edmonton location continues the legacy of being one of the city’s most inviting places to settle in for a game and a good meal. Shay delivered truly 5-star service—friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in creating a great experience. Her recommendation for the cold tea was perfect, and the food matched the service: scrumptious, tasty, well-built burgers and desserts that hit the sweet spot in taste and portion size.

The ambiance is warm and versatile. In winter, the fireplace seating and decor create a cozy, intimate feel; in summer, the garage-door patio opens the space to fresh air and energy. It’s the kind of place that feels comfortable whether you’re unwinding after work, meeting friends, or settling in for a casual date.

A special thank you to our server for the two complimentary drinks — a generous and thoughtful gesture that added to an already welcoming experience. Much appreciated :-)

Consistently great food, exceptional service, and an atmosphere that carries the history of the location with modern charm. Highly recommend.

Visited Nov 2025.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great to come back to Local after years and finally get good service. Giselle T was wonderful! Didn’t have to wait 40 minutes for a beer was a great switch up.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great experience. Went for lunch on Boxing Day. The restaurant would probably have preferred more patrons, but we enjoyed our time there. The food was excellent, as was the service. This is our go-to restaurant in that part of Edmonton!

Food was great but Andrea was better! She was our server, I swear she solved my friends girlfriends problems, the same way one would solve world peace! To quote Albus Dumbledore “happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if only one remembers to turn on the light”. Andrea was our light today.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great time over here! Matthew’s hospitality was 10/10!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Giselle took care of our whole soccer team all night and was amazing! Her service was 10/10. Always came by and made sure everyone had everything they needed and more! Not to mention how kind and sweet she was to everyone. She deserves the best!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5