The Local Kitchen & Drinks

ronaldo was a pleasure. on top of his game with the waters. felt welcomed by ronaldo. music is loud and poon playlist but did not take away from my dining experience all that much. solid choice

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

They dont care anyways so 1 star. I would avoid this place. Go somewhere better for better food. They got me embrassed to my guests

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I had a really frustrating experience here. I waited over 20 minutes with zero communication or updates from the staff. No one acknowledged the delay or offered any explanation — I was just left standing there. Time is valuable, and being treated with that level of disregard is unacceptable. I won’t be coming back, and I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone who values basic respect and professionalism.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Absolutely terrible experience. I stood inside this place for over 20 minutes — not a single word, update, or even basic acknowledgment from the staff. They just ignored me like I didn’t exist. No apology, no explanation, just pure rudeness and incompetence. If this is how they treat people waiting inside, I can’t imagine how they treat food or customers in general. Save yourself the time, frustration, and disrespect — go literally anywhere else.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Great options for everyone— descent beer list too. Love the outdoor seating here. Great summer spot for gathering

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

My brother & his fiancée got engaged over the weekend! Both our families were at The Local waiting for them to celebrate post engagement. The location in Wayland is where they had their first date!

The staff was super accommodating in all aspects. They let us put out decorations & were even accommodating when a large group of additional family members in the area stopped in for a celebratory drink. The future bride & groom even got complimentary flutes of champagne!

Most importantly, the food was delicious. All of us would go back in a heartbeat. I would highly recommend all to check this place out - you won't be disappointed with the level of kindness, attentiveness & yummy food!

Thank you again to the staff of The Local in Wayland for making the night so special!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very nice although service was slow, but good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Originally, my friend had left a negative review about this restaurant about messing up my order and charging my card twice. However, I must take it back after the excellent way the Local staff, specifically Lauren, helped me. After speaking with Lauren on the phone, she cleared up my issues with the double charge (an honest mistake) and sent a very nice apology note with a gift card. We love the food and drinks at the Local and I have not had any other negative experiences prior to this one. The food is great, the servers are always friendly, and the restaurant is comfortable to enjoy your food in. As someone with a gluten allergy, I recommend the fried pickles they are some of the best I’ve ever had! Definitely worth the visit if you are in the area and a big thank you to Lauren for fixing my predicament in such an efficient and timely manner!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Arrived at 7:00 reservation, seated promptly. Was about 50% full. Service was fine, drinks were fine as was the food. End of service we asked for coffee, they had already cleaned the coffee station, 30 minutes before close. That put a downer on the dinner. Was much better my last time there, likely my last visit, many other options out there.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Extremely slow in making delivery orders.

Service: 1

Fairly small menu but that's not a bad thing because what they have, they make very well! Our server was AMAZING - very helpful but also friendly and fun.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place offers a welcoming atmosphere, even during the quieter hours between lunch and dinner. The central bar, surrounded by high-top tables, booths, and window seating, is designed to encourage social interaction, making it an ideal spot to meet new people. As a modern American sports bar, it features contemporary American cuisine with generous, feel-good portions. While the food is excellent, the establishment stands out as a great place for late dinners and drinks at the bar. I’m looking forward to returning for the laid-back evening experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The dining room was a mess. Every table was dirty. There seemed to be no manager at all. But the food was amazing.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 2

Had a very nice lunch here. Turkey club sandwich that was made with real turkey! The French fries were funky looking but tasty. My companion had a burger with a gluten free bun. She really enjoyed it. Would definitely go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very Happy that The Local has gone back to a more advanced menu. The covid years were hard and the menu suffered greatly. I’ve taken out twice in the last month and the food has been great each time. The smashburger, French dip and chicken tender sandwich should be on your short list everytime. The quality of ingredients, variety of menu choices, preparation of food and timeliness of take out should all be commended. If you haven’t visited in a while…do yourself a favor and go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Burger, Pork Dumplings, French Dip Sandwich