Great beer menu, fun vibe and the foods certainly respectable. I live outside Boston, and I'd drive in just to eat here again, if that says anything. read more

Had a really great experience here minus the fire alarms going off. This is truly a gem tucked away in the south shore of boston. I can only speak for drinks and appetizers but what I did have was great, will defiantly be back to try dinner. read more

Place is superb! Great atmosphere in this homey little bar in Southie. Much more clean than other bars in the area. Food was a little pricey but was amazingly good comfort food. Totally worth it I would say. Drinks are reasonably priced for Boston. Brunch drink menu is great. Corpse revivers and lobster Mac are my go to. read more

Went for brunch this (Saturday) morning. First table in the place right at 11 am and our server Christine was extremely accommodating, allowing us to move closer to the fireplace to take off the rainy morning chill. One of the best Bloody Mary's I've had here in Boston, with pickled veggies as a great touch. The mimosa with a splash of pom juice was also a hit with my hubby. Started with the homemade doughnuts which were fantastic. A perfect richness to start the meal. My breakfast tacos were a bit on the plain side, but my husband absolutely LOVED his Yorkshire pudding. Great first experience! Will be a regular weekend destination. read more

I'm definitely a fan. I was skeptical because of some of the reviews I'd seen, but my boyfriend went with some of his friends for drinks, loved it, and insisted that we go for dinner. We went on a Wed night for a Bruins game and got in right away. The place was comfortably busy, but not super crazy and its a great size. I couldn't tell you how many tables, but enough and a big bar in the middle of the room with seating all around it. The table was a chalk board which is super fun and they give you a dish with some chalk to play with. They have so many beers. I tried the Cisco beer which was pretty light and awesome. My boyfriend got the fisherman and also liked it, but he likes the really hoppy beers. We didn't get an app, but I am definitely going to go back to try the fried brussel sprouts. We ordered the pepperoni pizza and the burger. Some time later, the manager came out with our food and started apologizing profusely for the long wait. We hardly noticed because the whole place was buzzing, the game on, and each others company, but she continued to apologize, brought our food out personally, and offered to buy us a round of drinks. It was probably the most amazing recovery service I've ever received in Boston. We got a round of beers on the house and I appreciated the gesture. The pepperoni pizza was sooo tasty. Real pepperoni's and an "everything" crust that was great. It was kinda greasy...but...it's pizza. The burger was a little over cooked, but that's my fault for ordering it medium well. Otherwise, I'm sure I would have liked it more. The fries....are to die for. They have such a great seasoning on them. If I was a food critique, I could probably tell you what it was, but since I can't I hope you'll just trust that if you like seasoned french fries, you'll LOVE these. I couldn't get enough of them. The guy next to us ordered the hot dog which I wouldn't normally think to order but it came STACKED with toppings and a mound of french fries...it looked great and I might pair that with my brussel sprouts next time. I also had a friend who ordered the taco salad and really loved it. Overall, this is a great new, local place and I'm so happy for it. The "bar food" portion of it is priced just the same if you were going to BBG, the entree's are more like $15-$20 a plate. Beers are pretty reasonable (about $6 for the draft I got). It was a fun atmosphere, good crowd, and we'll definitely be back. read more

Great food and beer options, and they come up with creative food and drinks I've never seen anywhere else. I live nearby and order out from here a lot (the tuna tartare sandwich and fish tacos are a few of my favorites and I usually go with the sweet potato fries). It is a little pricey but totally worth it. read more

My favorite summer restaurant when walking around Castle Island and along Carson beach. Ideal for Sunday brunch or early dinner. Skip Sullivan's and eat at Local 149 to reward yourself after long beach walks with special someone. Lamb burger or fish tacos for dinner with friends or choose one of the mains if on a date. Eggs Benedict or tuna burger for brunch. If you are tourist get the deep fried Fluffernutter for a decadent dessert. read more

I have had good experiences with this restaurant. The drinks are great and well made. Food is good and well priced. I have sat at the bar both times and the service has been warm and welcoming. I would check this place out. read more

Cool atmosphere, lots of neat murals on the walls, bar stools are lower to the ground around the wrap around bar, pretty decent service, moderately busy, next to a liquor store and near m st beach. Typically no parking unless you check out visitor parking down the st. If you want to get away from those packed bars with a bunch of people falling over, go here. It's more of a week night bar and brunch on weekends. The brunch is amazing. Wouldn't typically go there on a Friday night, as it's more of a chill atmosphere where you can grab a big U shaped booth and enjoy with friends. read more

Went with a group of friends last night - the end of the Bruins game was on, great crowd but not overly packed like most Southie bars.... easily able to get a table for 8 of us and eat which was great. Food was REALLY good, everything we had was delish - the tuna burger and plantains were fabulous... drinks were all great and service was very positive. Love the new look and feel in the bar also.... I will definitely go back! read more

I'd been a Farragut House regular for a few years(since after the renovation), and it was a great place for a quick meal and/or beer with my wife or the boys. When I heard they were shutting down I was pretty bummed. Then I heard "craft beers" in the equation of what was to come, so it piqued my interest. OK, the first couple times my wife and I went in I thought 1.holy douche-ville! 2.wow, weird frigging food! 3.Great beer selection! As time went on over the year, I started seeing more F House regulars/locals in the mix. Fast-forward to the end of the year, and I'd really miss this place if it were to go. I've watched a few hockey games here and the TV to human ratio is ample. They have Belgian beers like Delerium and St. Bernardus, local and national microbrews such as Six Point, and your standard swill in a can, too. Really dig their beer list. As far as food goes, the burgers are top-notch, the oysters are some of the freshest I've had(and I've had 'em all over the US and beyond), yeah the meat/cheese plate isn't a full meal, but the interesting(and ever-changing) bar snacks can easily supplement that. Fried brussels sprouts are dynamite. Duck drumstick: seriously? Amazing. Venison chili: oh yeah. I could go on for days. Also, the music tends to be on the better end. Stax/Volt/Motown mixed with rock and roll from the '50s to the '80s is what I remember hearing-- and it isn't at skull-splitting volumes. The only reason for 4 outta 5 stars is that I wish the place were a *little* more casual. I wouldn't feel comfortable wearing a t-shirt and faded jeans in there. read more

I love this place. Great entrees and appetizers. They make good mixed drinks, the beer selection is adequate, slightly above average. The best part about this particular restaurant/bar is the atmosphere. Check it out! I'm going back. read more

I have been to Local 149 many times for dinner, but hadn't had the opportunity to try it for brunch. This past weekend was my first chance. I got a mimosa and the Lobster MacMuffin which had a very generous portion of knuckle and claw meat (the best kind right). My boyfriend got the breakfast pizza which had quail eggs, cheese, and mizuna lettuce on it and it was wonderful. For a full review of my brunch experience, please read my blog post at: http://youngfoodies.com/fall-boston-trip-2012brunch-at-local-149-and-a-trip-to-harpoon-brewery/ read more

This place has a terrific atmosphere - and more importantly, a terrific beer list in Southie! Who knew! Parking can be a little tricky - but if you don't mind hoofing it from the waterside, it's not too bad. I've only tried a few apps and meals here - but all was good and fresh. The staff does their best to keep up - as it does get busy on the weekends - but the beer list alone is worth the trip! read more

Lobster MacMuffin. Enough said. It was delicious! I don't know if I'll be able to get anything else. My brother had been begging me to go there with him because he had been quite a few times. I finally decided to go (without him - oops!) with a bunch of friends for brunch. Both the food and atmosphere are clearly thought out very well. The seating was a bit tight for a large group, but all was good. Everyone was pleased with their dishes and wanted to just keep eating more. Can't wait for the nice summer months to go back! read more

Local is a great spot in Southie, the food is always excellent, solid beer selection and cocktails, and doesn't feel overwhelming even when it's crowded. I've been here many times for dinner and once for brunch and always left pleased with the experience. The only thing holding back from a five star review is that I've always felt like the prices are just a couple of bucks over what I'd hope, nothing extreme and the food is great - definitely worth the price but I'd be here more regularly if the prices were a little bit lower. read more

You want to be cozy? Go here. It gives you that "come in, sit by the fire, have a beer/cocktail, a good meal, and take a load off" vibe. Lot of good comfort food (the mac & cheese fritter app=bomb.com). I hear the meatloaf is their best meal and plan on going back before winter's over to get that. Really good burgers. (One thing I don't recommend is the panzanella salad) Not a super extensive menu, but I appreciate that because it shows that they're committed to doing a few things well. Overall, good quality food with an awesome, unique atmosphere. read more

Local has a fun atmosphere, great beers on tap, the Moscow mules are so ginger-y and awesome, and the food is delicious. The salmon dish is perfection- it might be my favorite meal in Boston. The spaghetti bolognese is on point. The mussels are so good and come with the perfect toast points for dipping in the amazing sauce. Love Local for so many reasons. read more

Went here yesterday for Mother's Day brunch and everything was great! Good selection of craft beer and the food was yummy. Bartender was very attentive and answered any questions we had about the menu. read more

Loved this place. Had this amazing dessert called the fluffernutter. I highly recommend the splurge!

Absolutely disgusting. Rude staff, food was just outright bland and tasteless. So many nicer spots to go- the broadway, Rosa Lyons. Definitely pass this one by!! read more

Interesting little spot with a fun atmosphere We had a good time with some old friends who live in South Boston The Thai Steak was incredible especially for the price! read more

First off, I miss the Farragut House. I loved local pub atmosphere and karaoke Fridays. Their Lily White burger (with a fried egg!) will always hold a special place in my heart. BUT, Local 149 has won me over. Fried brussel sprouts in Southie - yes please! I love the locally sourced ingredients, inventive menu and overall progressive take on bar food. Oysters have always been good and fresh and whatever they are doing to the pimento cheese fries are amazing. Plus the decor is cool (love some of the nautical stuff near the fireplace). I prefer a weeknight over weekends when it can get a bit louder. Also, whats up with the limited menu on a Saturday? I understand that there are "off" hours in the restaurant biz, but only 3 or 4 sandwiches to choose from was a disappointment. That said, I'll be back...especially for those sprouts and fries! read more

Killer beer selection. The grilled cheese, the burger, the drunken mussels, and braised lamb shank are all awesome! Great atmosphere open and airy, I could do without the tv's playing sports but... This IS Boston and no one would step out of their house if they couldn't watch sports. South Boston needs more places like Local 149, places that are new, creative and that focus on local farms and farmers!!! read more

Hands down, the best bar in all of Southie and Dorchester. I've lived in the neighborhood for a while, and this bar more than anything else is an argument for me to continue living in the neighborhood. Local 149 is cool. The beer selection is awesome, and the prices are great. The food is fun, whimsical, tasty...their menu makes me want to try new things, and mostly to try one of everything. The cocktails are solid, and I love that everyone who works there knows how to make a Corpse Reviver #2. The bartenders have only ever been friendly, engaging and attentive. Suffice to say, I only have one day off a week and I would definitely choose to spend it here. Definitely try: Any and all of the charcuterie. Love the house made pate. Fried brussel sprouts Fried cheese curds Fried or pickled anything that they have on the menu Thank you, Local 149, for making my Sundays fun days. read more

Great atmosphere, great food, but what puts it above and beyond is the consideration the staff has for people with food intolerances. Every server that was taking care of us and the manager made sure they knew what we couldn't have and double checked with the kitchen what we could have from the menu. Even the chef came out to talk to us about how they can change one of the dishes to suit our restrictions. Can't wait to go back! read more

June 21, 2012 - the temperature in Boston is breaking all records. Too hot too cook? Let's go out to Local 149! Sounded brilliant however it was actually hotter inside than it was outside. Seriously! Now a restaurant by the beach really needs to invest in some A/C. The service was great and some of the menu items are well done but being a crowded room full of sweaty, smelly people really does something to the appetite. read more

This place is good, and maybe if you live in Southie, you might even say great. But it is way out there and not close to much. The beer selection was excellent. There were many local choices, some you probably can't find anywhere else I had a great local pumpkin beer and then an Ommegang- yum! I got the short rib sandwich and my only complaints is that the bun was more similar to an English muffin than a sandwich bun. The burgers looked great (so did the burger buns) and the octopus was also surprisingly tasty. We had a nice time but at the end of the meal it started getting a little loud, turning into more of a bar scene. read more

Love this place. Good drinks. Never eat here but love Crispin beer and they serve it!

Living directly across the street and being obsessed with the mac n cheese bites, I frequent Local 149 A LOT. Whether with friends or my boyfriend I always have a pleasant experience. A special shout out to Nate the bartender! He is always fun, nice and very personable! read more

Wonderful food, great atmosphere, & awesome art on the walls. Oh, and excellent service!! I've had waffles and chicken which was different from what I'd normally order and was quite impressed. It's like dinner and dessert in one. They both complement another! Also had the baked chicken with risotto which was outstanding! The seafood salad accompanied with the salmon is the best I've ever had! The seaweed sometimes can be overly chewy, but not here! Great location with the bay nearby! Can't wait to visit again! read more

Great local hangout. Large beer selection. The food was great. My favorites are the Mac and cheese fritters and the chicken and waffles. Very strong ginger beer for the dark and stormy and Moscow mule drinks. I was told the ginger beer is made for the bar. Olivia is a great server and spot on on her food and drink recommendations. This will become my new local go to place. read more

Great little hidden gem on the south side. Good collection of craft beers. Standard fare, served well. Make reservations!

I was there on Thursday night and the drinks and the food was great ! Also the bartender was amazing and he was very funny ! I don't understand why people complain of a lack of service . Those people behind the bar are busy and you need to get their attention yes , you are not the only one there and they can't read your mind that you want to order food . Get a life and enjoy your days off instead of complaining all the time. The place is worth it to check it out. read more

Great food, good beer selection, reasonable prices, what's not to like? I've been 2 or 3 times and plan to go again any time I'm in Southie. The brunch menu is fantastic! read more

I live around the corner from Local 149 I've checked out their menu numerous times but nothing made my mouth water enough to want to go. I took a late nap one evening and woke up like a hungry bear not wanting to cook. I ran around the corner close to closing time and got a pepperoni pizza and Mac n cheese balls. The Mac and cheese balls weren't bad but not anything special. The pizza on the other hand was so good. It was perfectly cooked well done bubbles of cheese. I won't say how many times I've been back for a pepperoni pizza but will say I made up for each time I over looked their menu. read more

The food here is pretty good. You should def try the mac and cheese balls because they are amazing. The drinks are pretty good as well. They have a variety of different cocktails that I haven't seen at other places. The thing that sucks about this place though is that the service is ALWAYS terrible. I have been here many times because it is super convenient for me, but every time the service reminds me that I should have gone somewhere else. It is SOO slow. I'll usually have finished two drinks before the food arrives, that is if the server is around long enough for me to order a second drink. It is disappointing because this place has potential, but they just don't know what good service is. read more

I went with a group of 3 others and we were sharing so i had the opportunity to try a lot of dishes. We had the farmers plate, beet salad and grilled ceasar to start. They were wonderful. Perfectly dressed, and with interesting add on's like fried tofu (ceasar) and mint on the beet salad. For main meals we ate the short-ribs, scampi, pizza and pork chop. For me the pork chop was the best part, cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Second best was the root vegetable hash on the short-rib. I am not saying the short rib wasn't good, just that the hash was awesome! You may think the pizza sounds like a safe, bar food item but it was exciting as well. It had the perfect combo of cheese, sauce and meat and was topped off with fresh basil. Flavors mixed well, and the surprise indgredients were fantastic and the presentation was beautiful. With all new restaurants you have some confusion and a learning curve. Our experience was great, our waitress was very nice and was well informed. From reading other reviews i was worried about the music volume and style; but it ended up wonderful, we loved the music. (The Killers and Annie Lenox in the same half hour set- so fun) There did seem to be some confusion with table numbers but the kitchen is SPOT ON, fantabulous!!!!!! Lastly: To the girl who didn't bring a resume to an interview. This really irks me. No wonder you didn't get a job and she blew you off. If you show up to an interview unprepared then a manager would expect you to show up to work unprepared. read more

This place is GREAT! The city point area of Southie has been waiting a long time for a spot like this. Great decor and renovations. Awesome, creative menu and it is great that the motto is locally sourced food. I agree with others that the music should be at half the current volume if you want people to view this as an enjoyable dining experience. And I also agree that although the creative menu is more than appreciated, it could also be great to make a few of the dishes a bit less eccentric...ie. I love taco salad but not sure it excites me with various types of birds in it. Conclusion: four stars and could easily be five. Southie needs 10 more places just like this one quickly to satisfy the pent up demand! read more

Went there on a Monday night with 4 girlfriends for dinner and drinks. While a full restaurant is always a good sign, it also meant that what appeared to be a single waitress was painfully slow, nowhere to be seen, and/or very forgetful. One of the women dining with us had been there before in the opening weeks and had complained of outrageously poor (to the point of laughable) service and she was hoping it was due to opening kinks. However, it doesn't seem that is the case. I know hipsters are supposed to be too cool to care (listen up, Friendly Toast), but the rest of us do appreciate good customer service. Not many vegetarian options and when one of my friends and I asked if we could get the grilled cheese brisket WITHOUT the brisket, we took for granted they would give us a regular grilled cheese sandwich (it was supposed to be Gruyere!) What arrived for $12 was ONE slice of cheese (sliced deli style, not melted,) pickled relish, between two slices of TOASTED bread and 6 onion rings. The waitress didn't even bat an eye at how embarrassing a plate this was to deliver. Did the chef really feel okay sending this out of the kitchen? Other meals weren't as sparse, though none of my companions were impressed with their meals. Undeterred (and still hungry) we ordered three desserts to share among 5 of us. These were well portioned and I wanted to love the deep fried fluffernutter, but felt that it missed the mark, as well. (One reviewer wrote something about "sorry they don't deep fry everything here," but I found the opposite to be true. Besides it's hip now to deep fry unconventional foods). Maybe we went overboard on the deep fried fare because we had gotten the deep fried pickles as apps and those fell short. too. I will say the peach sangria was delicious, however between the five of us we order 8 or 9 glasses over the course of the evening and each one came out slightly different (and not in that "well, sangria is luck of the pour with the amount of fruit you get" sort of way) some had sliced fruit garnish, some did not, some we waited over 20 mins to receive, others came right up. I left the evening saying "well, I never need to go here again." read more