LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave

My wife and I stopped in after work on a Friday for a bite and some drinks. This place seemed fun with a lively atmosphere. The host was welcoming. Pretty disappointing food for such a cool spot. My wife and I split the LOCAL burger which was under seasoned and bland. Plus the meat patties are tiny compared to the bun. The Fully Loaded Crispy Potato’s were soggy like they were sitting out for hours. The wings for $20 were underwhelming. Service was great even though it was packed.

Cool overall vibes! It’s a fun, lively spot with games and a nice atmosphere. The food was good – but nothing special about it. Burger was ok, wings were better. Very nice draft menus though, and possible to taste. Enjoyed that.

Visited this place with a big group on a weekday night. Place was busy and looked fun. Food and drinks are tasty. Vegetarian options available, they also made some changes on request to make few other dishes vegetarian.

Overall, a very positive experience with friendly service and very good food. Worth noting that waiting times were a bit long, definitely longer than I would have expected. This happened on both occasions I was there.

A must stop in Seattle! On a Wednesday evening it was very busy, the sign of a fun place. I was so happy to see they have Happy Dad on the menu. Paired really well with the nachos. I can’t wait to stop by again the next time I’m in Seattle.

Local Public Eatery- A Ramen That Commands a Second Thought I recently visited Local Public Eatery and was thoroughly impressed by their take on ramen—it genuinely lived up to the hype and then some. The **ramen broth** was the true star of the show. It was incredibly **rich, deeply savory, and comforting**, hitting all the right notes for a satisfying meal. The kitchen also deserves major credit for adding **charred corn**, which introduced a welcome smoky sweetness that offered an extra, unexpected layer of flavor complexity to the entire bowl. The chicken was **seasoned to perfection**—crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and the flavor profile blended seamlessly with the rich broth, making the entire combination truly delicious. In fact, the broth was so exceptional, I seriously considered pouring the leftovers into a cup to finish it! It’s the kind of meal that sticks with you: I actually **woke up the next morning thinking about that ramen.** If you are looking for complex flavors and a ramen that excels far beyond the basics, this is definitely the place to try.

Loved the place and the overall vibe! It’s a fun, lively spot with games and a great atmosphere. The food was amazing – I especially enjoyed the fish tacos, tempura shrimp, shrimp dumplings, and sweet potato fries. All super flavorful and well done. The Spicy Guava mocktail was also really refreshing and tasty. Just a heads-up: it’s probably not the best spot if you’re looking for a quiet, personal gathering – it’s more of a social, energetic environment. But if you’re in the mood for good food and a good time, definitely check it out!

I had the spicy guava margarita with the garlic edamame starter. For the meal I had the delicious Blackened Chicken Curry Bowl

Jen and Soleil were great! Service was fast and food, especially curry bowl were good. Going back!

Recently visited Local after attending a concert because it was one of the restaurants that was still opened late. This place is quite a vibe! It's dark inside and is like a sports bar but they also have outdoor seating with fairy lights. Tbh some food items are kinda pricy but delicious. We got the Hawker's street curry which came with roti bread and curry sauce. The roti bread was warm and soft. The curry sauce tasted like a thicker version of Tom Kha which is sweet and sour soup with coconut cream. I also ordered the Local burger with yam fries. Burger was pretty good and filling (it came with two patties). Highly recommend the yam fries! They're perfectly crisp and came with an yummy sauce. I was excited to visit again after another concert a week later because I wanted to try their ramen with fried chicken but they had a sign saying they were closed early :/

This place was busy when we got there at 530p. Our group was able to get a booth in the bar area so it was a little bit loud but we had a great waitress. When the water arrived our glasses were dirty and there was a lot of floaties. We asked for a new glasses and the glasses that were provided were also dirty. I ordered the fish tacos that came with two deep fried fish tacos on fresh cabbage and a delicious pico de gallo. Also it had a side of french fries that were a little underdone and they charged a dollar for a side of tartar sauce. The fish tacos were delicious. They were fresh, flaky, and the Pico was the magic ingredient. Highly recommend. The french fries however were underdone so they were dense and firm but had great seasoning. With tip, the plate was $27.50

Had a chance to try this cute spot while I was in town with coworkers and it did not miss! This place has good service and the ambiance is great for a nice get together. For the food I tried: * Buffalo chicken wings - a little on the smaller side but the sauce was yummy and went well with the side of ranch *Crispy potatoes - i really loved this dish as the potatoes were perfectly crispy and had a good variety of toppings * dumplings - the filling was juicy and i liked the saucy thing the dumplings were on top of - they definitely added alot of flavor * blackened chicken bowl - this was really yummy as it came with flavorful delicious chicken with a yummy curry sauce that I really enjoyed. Well flavored and would order this again! Overall, I had a really good experience here!

Cute and fun spot to eat at! Right around the corner from my hotel and was referred by the hotel staff. I sat at the bar and ordered their Caesar salad with grilled chicken and fries (balance right?! ) the service was great and the food was delicious. The Caesar had a spicy dressing that was signature and memorable. Can't wait to make this my local spot when I'm back in Seattle again!

Walked here as SlU Block Party didn't have many food options. Friendly server. Ordered the Peanut Satay Noodle Salad $23 and Blackened chicken curry bowl $24. A bit overpriced for the portion that you get but the food was tasty. A bit loud that we had to kinda raise our voices but otherwise all good. Solid 3.5

We really enjoyed this local find. Really nice hangout place. Tons of seating options - indoor and outdoor. A lot of drink options. I got the steak and fries and my husband got the Caesar salad. The Caesar salad was spicy, which was interesting, but still good. The sauce on top of my steak was SO GOOD. I loved it. They make you pay for ranch, which I don't like. They almost lost a star for it, but the food and service were good, so I kept them at 5 stars.

This is a good spot in south lake Union to get a drink or food. I'd describe it as a "fun" atmosphere and a decent gathering spot. Typical menu which provides many options as well as some signature drinks. I've been to this location 3x and feel a mixed bag on the waitstaff. Usually good, upbeat service though.

Came here for a later dinner and we appreciate that they are open a little later than some of the other local spots. Definitely a spot with a solid beer and drink menu but we weren't having drinks for the night so we'll have to try again another time. Service was welcoming and we were seated immediately. Nice vibes and good music. Food + Brooklyn burger - burger was really tasty! Fries were decent but a little on the dry side. + Poke bowl - my husband got this but said he was a bit disappointed because he felt that for the price there should have been more tuna poke instead of tofu and all of the other stuff it came with. Overall, I really enjoyed their burger and vibes.

Servers were nice but food came out very slow. The overall quality of food was pretty good. We like the chicken skewers and spicy edamame from their starters and guava drink and mango boba from their non-alcohol menu! Highly recommend this place if you're going with a big group for drinks or finger food, but it's pretty loud to chat so be aware.

Cool place to grab lunch in a trendy area off of Mercer St. in the South Lake Union area. Lots of tech workers were here as many of them had their work badges/lanyards on. Parking garage is attached in the same building. Came here to meet a friend and there was plenty of tables. We opted to eat in the restaurant side, instead of the bar area. Super friendly staff and the food was good.

Came here for a birthday celebration and it was a great environment. I could see how it gets crowded and busy on game days. We got drinks and an appetizer and overall not bad. A bit on the expensive side, 2 coronas, 1 happy dad, and shrimp dumplings with tip came out to $55, but it was expected.

Went for brunch after running a 10K around SLU. Many of the restaurants close by were packed or short staffed, but this place was not which worked out for my group since we were starving!! We were seated right away and didn't have to wait. There are plenty of options on the menu, such as ramen, Korean food, poke bowl, and burgers. I'm iffy of restaurants that have different cuisines, so I opted for what seemed like a safe choice - chicken sandwich with fries. The chicken was pretty tasty. Enough to satusfy the cravings! The fries was just alright. Server was kind and friendly. We were able to split the bill with no issues. There's multiple TVs inside; one was playing a music video and another sports. The music volume was just right when we went. It allows for conversations unlike other places but not sure if it was because of the time we went.

Love visiting Local when we come to Seattle. Always greeted with friendly service, amazing food and delicious drinks. Highly recommend

The restaurant is understaffed. Whether that is a company decision to save money or an inability to hire, I cannot say. We waited 15 minutes for to be greeted, we would have left, but not many choices on a Sunday within walking distance of our hotel. Once greeted, as for a cocktail and water. Never received the water. The appetizer came no silverware. After an hour we finally were able to order another round of drinks and our food. The food beat out drinks and silverware. When the food arrived, it was wrong. The burger was missing the burger patty. This is absolutely not the waitress's fault. She had over a dozen tables. This is a staffing issue. Either limit seating or hire more people. What food we had was good. This comes from a couple with over 40 yrs combined experience in the food industry. We have been business owners for over 10 years. Companies, corporations need to be held accountable. This world is more than the bottom line.

Local is one of my work team's favorite places to go for a quick and casual lunch. With a large variety of food and drinks, there's something for everyone on the menu. My co-workers and I came at 11:30am on a weekday and were lucky to get a table before the big lunch rush at noon. This past visit, I ordered the FISH TACOS (+$19.50) and subbed YAM FRIES (+2) for regular fries. The FISH TACOS came as a set of two tacos and were large and meaty. I was honestly full after eating one taco (plus the fries) and brought the other one home for a midday snack later on. The cod was perfectly battered and came with lettuce, pico di gallo slaw, and a lemon wedge on top with a mayonnaise sauce on the side for dipping. For almost $10 a taco, it's pricey for what you get, even though they are decent-sized. The YAM FRIES were amazing and surprisingly just lightly salted which was perfect for me! They were crispy and just slightly sweet as well. Well worth the substitution in my opinion. Service was excellent and our server was very attentive. She even gave our table free samples of their new non-alcoholic riesling which was a nice touch. In terms of atmosphere, it can get kind of loud at times, but you can still usually hold a conversation at your table. They also have shuffleboard and pool tables available for entertainment. Overall: 4/5 for food, 5/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere

Nicole and staff were super attentive and provided top notch service. Food and vibes were great when we went during happy hour. thank you Local for a great time!

I went with a group of six at 530 pm and they were so welcoming and sat us almost immediately! Our server as phenomenal!! He gave us great recommendations and was very attentive. The food was all delicious!! It is a fun take on bar food and next time I want to try the ramen! I had the Diablo burger and it was super tasty!! 10/10 recommend! I also ordered a salad instead of fries and it was so fresh and an amazing dressing!! The margarita was also great! Such a unique flavor and actually had a little kick to it! Cannot wait to go back.

A delicious spot for dinner and a drink! I had their fried chicken sandwich and it was juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. The service was patient (we were chatty and didn't look at the menu), and kind. The bar had a fun and lovely atmosphere too! I would definitely return if in the area!

Was here for the UFC fights on Saturday night. Service was very attentive, and we constantly had drinks coming without running out. Food is decent, and I liked the atmosphere better than most dive bars that show the fights. Price is definitely higher than other UFC bars, but it makes sense given the location. They did not show the fights on most TVs with sound on until half way through the card, which made it feel it it was not the event of the night, but more like something to watch on the side. Would visit again for future UFC PPV nights. Chill spot with some good options to hop to afterwards.

Finally came in here for brunch for the avocado benedict - so glad I did! The egg was perfectly poached atop a delicious mix of a sort of pico de gallo and fresh avocado. The English muffin was toasted and buttered just right, and the entree was wholly satisfying. I subbed out the potatoes for the Caesar salad side, and it, too, was just right. The service was very good and parking out front was easy to find. Free street parking on Sundays and holidays make this an ideal place for brunch on those days! I look forward to coming back here for lunch, dinner, or happy hour!

Updating review and not a fan of this place anymore. Went here with some friends and they didn't give us water for a really long time. Then one of us got up to get our own water and we heard the servers talking about us. One of them said "look she's getting her own water" and our server said "oh good for her" but didn't come to help?! She kept ignored us even though we made eye contact with her and other waiters who got her attention. Felt like she was doing it on purpose. We said no bacon in one of our dishes but it still came with bacon. Which is fine it happens and she ended up removing it off our final check but since she never checked on us again we couldn't get it replaced. She was clearly ignoring us and talking to her coworker about us instead. Very weird.

Great and super wide selection of food and drinks!! We loved the cheesy bacon perogies, spicy margaritas, and fish tacos. The ambience was fun and bustling on a Thursday evening and they were playing both the NFL and Mariners games on their TVs. Personable server as well.

Would not recommend unless you are going for the open space. Services are just horrendous, i always tip eating out and for this place i feel like being rob to tip. Take forever to get seated (more than 10 mins), and then forever to have the server comes to take the order (another 15 minutes), then we wait for another half hour for the food, and at the end, even for the check, we had to wait another 25 minutes for it. Water was not refilled even once unless we ask at the end prior to paying. The restaurant was not even half filled. Maybe all the servers there really have a rough day? No, i came back the second time and services are the same. It's a shame because the location is convenient for me. Food is really mid, i would say Seattle has many great restaurants and this is not one of them. The burger is dry, the edamame was overcooked and bitter (burnt) and my friend's dish was underseasoned and just not impressive for the price.

I don't know how you can screw up a burger but they did. It tasted super gamey and had a weird smell I've never associated with burgers. The onion rings were good though. I couldn't get past one single bite. It was enough to make me gag. Sorry but it just wasn't good. I had to throw it out. Also, Burger King has better fries than this place. $60 for a burger/onions rings/fries. Not worth it at all especially if you don't even end up eating it because it's gross.

Went here for Date night and loved it! The bar food is amazing. Wings, salads, and burgers are the best! They even have a great reverse happy hour starting at 9p during the week. Highly recommend.

Mediocre establishment with borderline service! They can't be bothered to mention that their Diablo burger comes slathered in disgusting mayonnaise! Didn't offer to fix or comp either.

I drizzled some olive oil all over this beet dip and it was delicious. I also tried their chicken tenders and it was crispy and well seasoned.

Came here with my husband and kids while in town to celebrate my birthday. The restaurant wasn't very busy, but we were sat in between two full tables, while the other half the room was completely empty -- felt very crowded and uncomfortable. There were at least 6-8 servers working, but the service was not good. We were never given water or utensils. The food was okay, but not worth the price. Cocktail was basic and also overpriced. Pretty dissatisfied that I chose this place for my birthday.

The vibe and location are great, and the staff is friendly. However, the drinks were pretty average. They mentioned a few mango and tiramisu-flavored drinks coming up for June, which I might go back to try.

My son and I stopped in before a concert at the Paramount around 5pm on a a Wednesday. It's definitely a tech bro unwind spot but that's ok. We got the tempura shrimp which was tasty and two local burgers. Also tasty. The down side was the service was crappy. She asked if we wanted the appetizer to come with the mains (clearly what she wanted to happen) and we asked them to come as an appetizer. They came exactly 60 seconds before the burgers. Then she asked, after I had the nerve to order a second drink, if she could cash us out. I figured she was at the end of her shift so I agreed of course. Nope. She kept serving for the 20 minutes after while I finished my beer. Just wanted us gone. Heard her do it to the table next to us before she did it to us too. Too many other options too close by to get treated like that.

Busy gastropub in the heart of SLU. Clean, good service, friendly staff. Food is pretty good and comes out pretty quickly. Loved their crispy chicken sandwich. I do wish they would bring back the poutine!

Great atmosphere and great food. I had the garlic edamame to start and it had a really strong but not overpowering flavor. Delicious. For the entree I had the breakfast burger, with two over easy eggs, American cheese and bacon. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the sandwich tasted great. The onion rings were hot, crispy and tasty. Our server was prompt and friendly. Great meal!

Came here for Brunch while out and about in SLU. The simple name that follows through with its namesake is what you get. The ambience and setting suits the area. Definitely a hangout for the younger crowd. Lots of large tables, so it's good for groups, counter seating and VIP style booths for 2-4 people. Seated right away on a Sunday afternoon. Had a couple of waitstaff rotating off helping us, both were very friendly and helpful. I started with cold Boundary Bay brew as it was among the happy hour drinks. For meal, I got the Braised beef and bacon hash. Fried egg, braised beef, caramelized onions, bacon and pickled peppers on crispy potatoes. Nice presentation and tasted pretty good overall, but as I was afraid of, the potato to meat ratio was a bit lopsided. some bits of bacon here and there, some cuts of beef and a lot of potato. Not bad, but steep for the about $21 price. So, I think the strong suit here is happy hour with some starters, maybe some of the other mains are better, but I think on a return visit I'd keep it simpler.

Local public eatery is an okay spot to eat, a good option for workday lunches with a group of people. Came here for a team lunch, and wasn't super busy. The vibe is pretty upbeat and casual. With all the offices around, they have lots of seating and can accommodate larger groups which is always good. Food-wise, we ordered the roti, fried chicken, and potato bites as appetizers and I ordered the fish and chips. The appetizers were overall pretty good with the exception being that the fried chicken was a bit salty. The fish and chips was not so good though. The fries were good, the slaw was fine, but the fish was not great. Usually you'd want a nice crunchy exterior, and a flaky fish center. But it was more crunch outside, then mushy semi cooked batter and mushy fish inside. Overall, not bad, the place is a bit expensive for what they have, food is okay, service is good. It is definitely good for team outings.

Came in after run club and Shawn was managing and was such an amazing host! So attentive to our table and is even going to join us for run club soon!

Casual but trendy restaurant/bar located in downtown SLU. The food is high quality and well done, though a tad on the pricier side but I'd say the value matches up. Tried: Roti ($17.25) - Nice buttery layered flatbread with a creamy coconut curry dipping sauce. Calabrian Caesar Salad ($17) - This was wonderful and I don't even order salads! BBQ Pork Bowl ($22.50) - really tasty! The Bulgogi is super sweet though. Big airy space with plenty of TVs around to watch the game.

Hip local pub with great food and a wide variety of items on the menu. They have everything from burgers to Asian bowls to curry. Hand-made roti & curry was excellent. Fresh light airy moist roti bread. Curry with sophisticated flavor, and not spicy. Spicy garlic edamame had a wonderful glaze on it, almost like teriyaki. BBQ rice bowl with Korean beef bulgogi was awesome and tender. It came with a fried egg that I mixed into the rice. Fish and chips was great too. They have a large variety of beer, wine, and cocktails. I liked the Holy Mountain witbier.

I think it would be a great date or celebration spot, but was kind of pricy for the normal meal we were intending. I got the fried chicken ramen which was a was a flavorful spin on the norm and I enjoyed. Also got a boba cocktail was good, though light on the alcohol. Having the popping boba at the top looked nice, but made it difficult to actually get any since by the time they got to the bottom, there wasn't any liquid left to help slurp them up - wish they'd put them at the bottom and had less ice. The wings were lackluster, was expecting them to be a bit more jazzed up beyond standard bar grub. Friend got the deluxe burger (I think) and added an egg, so it's nice to see they do additions. They have an upstairs that looks like it would be a convenient spot for a larger bday dinner or the likes. Overall a trendy spot, but not ideal for a causal dinner.

Zoe has been amazing. 2nd day as a bartender and it seems she is a natural. Amazing service, great food, and better drinks. Jack and McKenna have provided amazing service as well. Overall amazing service

I've been to Local Public Eatery too many times to count. However on April 14, I enjoyed the experience to another degree. Kailey (mgr) and Chris ( bartender) made the experience a special occasion. Many of my visits have been exceptional. Some have been unforgettable and this was one. Thank you to all the staff members who I have met over the years and have become dear to me.

Had shawn as my server and he was incredible. The best service. Love that local is only a few blocks away from my home

Solid place to have fun with friends. Very friendly staff with a great food and beer selection. Large TVs for games as well in the main room/bar area.

First time coming here and it was great! We came here on a Friday night and got seated immediately despite it being very busy. Ordered a burger and a Moscow Mule. The burger was pretty good, not my favorite but also can't really go wrong with a burger. There were sports games playing on the TVs and music playing as well. Our waiter was attentive and friendly.

Great food! Slow service! Modern open space and cool wood tables. We never ordered any cocktails, but we saw a lot of tables with them and they looked amazing. It was NYE so it was very busy by the time we left....Not so much when we arrived and ordered our food, but still a little packed. I'm hoping it not always busy, but it took us about 45 min to get our food. We got the local burger and the bbq beef bowl. Both were phenomenal, especially the bbq beef bowl. The meat was so soft and tender. The cabbage was nice and crunchy and tangy. Rice was a little mushy but the fried egg was great as well. That was an excellent choice. The burger was very meaty and delicious. I'd like to return to try some other menu options and drinks!

I came in, not to busy as the Sun night game between SEA & Rams near the end, maybe fans left.... Game went to OT, got the fans that are still there excited. Unfortunately, Seahawks lost in OT, just happen I am a rams fan so it was fun to observe quietly to see how fans react. After 6pm is when people start coming for dinner as the place filled up on the bar side. - Foods: Above average burger. Burger came out not as hot and juicy. Onion rings were definitely hot! :). The secret sauce is on the salty side, good flavor. They did allow me to change lettuce with arugula, that is a ++. - Service was great, fast and friendly. - Right restaurant & bar for game nights. Plenty of seating, from bar area to dedicated restaurant and even upstairs! I will be back to try other dishes on the menu.

I've always been pretty impressed but the food options here and the service. It does have a local feel to it with some pretty taste menu items. The staff here also have always been pretty down to earth making you feel welcome.

Love this place for a great local, American bar experience. Great service with lots of great bar food options and local draft beer. It can get very busy here but we have never had problems getting a table. Vibe: After work/ Happy Hour experience in a great bar ambience. A bit loud especially close to the bar but it gives it a great vibe. Service: Service was amazing with our waiter always asking if there is anything else we need. Welcoming atmosphere. Parking: Parking can sometimes be difficult especially for after hours. I would recommend walking but usually around the block you will find some spots.

We went to Local for the Super Bowl and the atmosphere was great. We could hear the game being called but it wasn't so loud that we count talk. Food and drinks were great! We got the Korean BBQ Bowl and Local Burger and they tasted great. The server we had was attentive and friendly.