The Local 218

723 Mill Ave, Brainerd
(218) 270-3195

Recent Reviews

Allison L.

The chicken cordon bleu over top of mushroom risotto was delicious. Can't wait to go back and try more items from their new menu!

Mary L.

Delicious lunch with friendly, personable service! Katie and PJ always make us feel welcome! Spinach dip and Chopped Cheese Sandwich! Delish! Well-done, Chef!

David Spooner

First time visiting and food was really good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Poutine, Local Burger

Caliena DeGeest

As some one who has had the opportunity to live in Minneapolis and work in the service industry, I have to just say how much I love the spot. I grew up through the different versions of the location, and this the best thing yet! Pretty much the only place I can get high quality meals that I might get in the

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

D C

It's a really good place. I got the chopped cheese.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ian Yankton Photo

Excellent food, terrific service! Definitely worth a stop when in Brainerd!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carbonara

Keith Podges

Love this place! 2nd time here in the past few months. Very friendly with great food! This is not bar food, it’s much more elevated!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dave Woitalla

Food is amazing & owners are awesome!!

Brian Bezanson

Reuben my daughter had was

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Steve M.

Great food and very good customer service. My wife has some unique food allergies and the team accommodated us without missing a step. Great clean and open setting.

Brian Sudman

Asked about the scallop appetizer as my wife is GF. Was told it was 3 scallops with parsnips side ($18). App came and they said they ran out of parsnips (8:30pm)… Also there were only 2 small scallops. When she asked about the number of scallops on the plate, she was told they distribute “scallops by weight” with the insinuation was that these scallops were “heavy” (not). My wife was not happy with the response and she got an attitude from the server, who rolled her eyes and walked away. After receiving more attitude and an apology from a different server, we paid our bill and left for the last time…. You don’t get a second chance to make good customers, too many good places to eat in Brainerd.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

Elizabeth Dege

This place is fantastic! I was so thankful they were open on Thanksgiving. Part of my family is south and part north. This gem was right in the middle of all of us. The restaurant had a predetermined traditional menu for the day, and everything was perfect. They had a sweet decorate your own sugar cookie bar for the Littles, which my niece thoroughly enjoyed. AND the pecan pie is actually the best pie I've ever had! 10/10 ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Falyn Miller

The atmosphere was very warm and welcoming. Thought I was transported to a trendy restaurant in the city! Food was amazing, turns out the chef was also the owner. Highly recommend!! Will go again next time I’m in town.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Linda Soyett

We like this place. Good food and friendly service. Gluten-free buns are available. That is important to me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Local Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Sarah Robertson

Absolutely amazing restaurant! The food is fantastic every time. The atmosphere is peaceful and comfortable. 10 out of 10 would recommend this restaurant is my fancy go to restaurant for night out!

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