Went here for some food and drinks,we purchased the street corn calamari,some Buffalo chicken sliders, and got some various cocktails. Overall the food was really good, the seasoning on the calamari was alright, it didn't scream street corn, but the breading and cook was good. The drinks were decently priced, I got a green tea shot with a white claw for $9 which was decent,and then a tequila grapefruit one for $12. Theyve been good with covid regulations, and have shield partitions set up between each table for safety reasons. Location is great, it's by the beach,so we also just walked off the alcohol afterwards by doing that. read more

Not as great as my first two visits. Upscale American is now middle of the road American. The Charred Octopus from the 1st two visits is now out of the delicate care of watchful chefs. Not much taste, rubbery over a cold puree smear. Tough to mess up the long life salad but it was a day old and looked like it limped across finish line. BUT it's a super cool place and we'll certainly be back and love the 'Porky pizza' Super friendly server read more

Great atmosphere, simple but tasty menu, but the service is pretty slow. It was quick to get a table but once we were seated our waitress seemed to do everything but take our order or give us our check. It was a slow night as well... maybe she was having a hard day, who knows! read more

Quick serving, really great food (Philly cheese stakes rooms - amazing). Great location and nice personal.

Perfect small (local) pub with good food and beer. Limited liquor options but that's fine. Could not have been happier sitting at the bar with my girlfriend. read more

Went for a night cap and some chips and guac. They gave us enough guac to feed an army and a dozen chips. We need to look into fixing that ratio. Otherwise just BYOC. read more

We live down the street, and find ourselves wandering in all the time because the food is great, and the service is AMAZING. We came in after a really sad day, we had put our 19 year old cat down earlier that morning. We came in and staff knew something was up. They know our faces, know we live around the corner. As a staff they came together and brought out hot fresh coffee with cream and sugar, fresh Mac and cheese balls. We ordered the Nachos... which are the best I've had in the city (get them with chili) the waffles fries because fried potatoes help everyone feel better, and my daughter ordered the burger and tots. Everything was delish! They made us tasty food, and kept our spirits up on a sad family day. I typically order one for their mules because the home made ginger beer a wonderful spicy sweet taste I can't get enough of. The roasted Brussels? Always a pleasure!!! If you find yourself in Southie, go to the local. read more

Good food. Good value. I enjoyed the brunch. The fried Mac and cheese fritters are to die for. They have a nice drink special: mimosas or Bloody Mary for 5$ read more

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"Decent salad bar" "Always has coffee" "Da gets food from the salad bar every day and has never gotten food poisoning" "I love the nitro" "Our lab manager goes to the burrito bar every week" These are all ACTUALLY quotes from my coworkers who were discussing this establishment. I have gotten two slices of cheese pizza every week since I've started working here. I always know how the slices are gunna taste -- no surprises. And for that -- they get 5 stars. read more

I have been to this place now 2 times in the last month. I would not recommend. - Nashville hot chicken : 3/10 very dry could probably find a better chicken sandwich at your closest Sub shop. -Thai noodles 2/10 chicken was rubbery. Noodles didnt do it any favors. -buffalo chicken egg rolls 6/10: honestly the most palatable thing I have had there. -burger sliders : 2.5 : basically a White Castle slider that you would find at 7/11. read more

I would like to start off by saying the food was amazing (as always). However, the service we received from Ashley I believe her name was, (blonde hair) was disappointing. From her appearance- wearing short shorts and a belly shirt with her hair down (unsanitary in a restaurant) to her service, made our experience not enjoyable. There were mothers, grandmothers, and young children there for Mothers Day and to see an employee dressed like that was uncomfortable as well as unacceptable. Overall, not the experience we hopped for this holiday. And would really encourage management to reconsidering what they allow their employees to wear. read more

tl;dr: Casual vibe with good food and a hot fire!! Worth a trip! On a very cold Boston evening, I was looking for a warm cozy place to nosh, preferably a place with a real fire and a casual vibe. I also wanted good food and drink, of course. I'd been to Local 149 before but not in a long while. When Yelp offered it to me as a suggestion, it seemed just the thing. We found two-hour street parking pretty quickly and waltzed into our 7:30 reservation adjacent the big beautiful roaring fire. Yay! The drinks were good -- a hot toddy for my date (who was feeling the weather) and a Sazarac for me, both nicely done. And then a near-perfect Old Fashisoned (not on the menu). The food was decent, too. They were out of our first choice appetizer -- the curried mussels -- but the server suggested the tuna, which was good. We also split a hamburger which came with a choice of about four or five different sides, including 3 kinds of fries. We got the waffle fries, which came out hot and crisp and tasty. The menu is eclectic and interesting, just like the decor. Love love love the decor! We were there on a weekend so the specials weren't being offered but they have food at a discount Monday through Thursday. For example, a five-dollar patty melt. It sounds great! The staff were friendly and helpful. They let us sit and talk but also refilled our water and such. I'll be back sooner this time. (No photos! It was that kind of night!) read more

Terrible service. Waiter came to our table 20 minutes after we got seated, and was not helpful.

Disclaimer: Unlike the majority of my reviews to date on Yelp, what carries this review is NOT the quality of the food, but the vibe. Specifically, I think Local 149 is such a funky spot in Southie. Even though it is "trendy" and therefore popular with Southie's younger demographic and not as much so with Townie's, it doesn't have your "basic" vibe that a lot of the other Southie bars have. Local is pretty far into Southie (down by P Street) making it not only one of the best bars in that area (albeit limited choices) but also sets it away from the majority of these other bars (read Capo, Loco, Lincoln, Fat Baby, etc.). The bar is actually very light and open (one large room with bar in the center) and the decorations are eclectic and colorful. I've found the staff there to be some of the friendliest in Southie and they are always willing to make suggestions. Drinks: Local has some pretty diverse drink options, aka craft beers, a good amount of which are local, and serves in a variety of sizes. Sometimes I get a beer I've had before and know I love, other times I get a few smaller ones to diversify my pallet. Either way, you'll find something for everyone here. Food: Although I don't think the food here is stellar or particularly unique, there are a few diamonds in the rough here, and let me point them out to you! Top recommendations - for apps, the Pretzel, which comes with some fantastic beer cheese, or the truffled brussels sprouts (truffle and sprouts, enough said). For entrees, the lamb burger is highly recommended, as are the tacos (come on Tuesday for taco Tuesday!). And for dessert, as long as you are down to eat, try the home dessert, the fried fluffernutter, which is exactly what it sounds like, and can be topped with ice cream, strawberries, and/or bananas. Most of the other items I've tried here are what you expect for bar food - probably fried and therefore good, but not really unique or anything to write home about. All in all - the food is good, particularly the dishes I mentioned above, but the drinks and vibe are better. read more

I went to go visit my girlfriend in South Boston. We went to local 149 which was her neighborhood restaurant. It was a cute restaurant but it is always packed. We went for dinner the first time and for brunch the next day. The bartender which I forget his name was so nice. He was really helpful and recommend some drinks and offered to change them to out taste. We stopped into early for dinner so they only had the lunch menu out. It wasn't a big lunch menu and there is nothing that caught my eye so I just got a couple appetizers. The Buffalo chicken fingers and the mac & cheese balls were so good. For brunch the next day I got a breakfast burrito which was so good! The hashbrowns that it came with were a little spicy but they were so good. My girlfriend got chipped beef for breakfast and that was really good too! I would definitely recommend getting brunch here! read more

Local 149 - Breakfast Burrito - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

When I moved to Southie last year I expected Local 149 to be my hands-down favorite spot to eat and drink. The restaurant boasts of it's "exceptionally local" nature and offers an eclectic menu and decent beer and cocktail list -- what more could you ask for? Well, comfortable seating for one. The first time I walked into Local 149 I loved it. It had a cozy and unique atmosphere and I loved the different types of tables/chairs spread throughout. I must have bad luck, because each time I've gone I've been sat at what must be the most uncomfortable table in the place (even when there were others available). This one table is far too thin to comfortably seat 4 people and is equipped with wobbly, backless stools. It's right nest to the kitchen, bathroom and running area for the bar so it's just not an ideal spot for a table in general. As far as the food goes, I've tried a lot of different options at this point and have to say the local cheeseburger (plus pork belly bacon and quail eggs) comes out on top. I've tried a few different pizzas, all of which have been solid choices as well. I've tasted the couscous dressed salmon and the smoke mozarella and white bean ravioli, both were very good. As far as appetizers go the tator tots poutine is pretty tasty (preferred over the pimento cheese fries) and there needs to be a description under the fried pickles (which are actually a mix of very lightly fried pickled vegetables). The service has never been exceptional, but has never been terrible either. Strangely enough it seems that the staff is more attentive when the restaurant is busier. Just paying a little more attention goes a long way -- if I order a beer at the start of my meal I don't want it to come after I'm finished eating. read more

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I really enjoyed the food. The oysters were fresh and delicious, and the lamb burger was very tasty. Our server was friendly and helpful. The ladies room was unpleasant. The stalls were unclean, and the lock was broken. I was shocked by the neglect, especially since the menu had a long blurb about how the founders were passionate hospitality industry professionals. read more

East side staple! I love that this spot is tucked away from the main drag on Broadway - it's busy but not over crowed. very cool and colorful vibe and the food is great. Elevated pub fare - every single one of the apps are great, and so are the mains. Basic, but the steak and cheese rolls are so good! The drink menu is fun and tasty too. This is a favorite spot to take visiting friends and family! read more

Jovan the general manager is great and the bartending staff doing a great job for a busy day! Great atmosphere! read more

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Smoked Mussel with pesto sauce. Smoked Mussel with pesto sauce. Smoked Mussel with pesto sauce. It's only been 3-4 days since we've been here, but my friend has brought it up on the regular either with myself or with other friends. He absolutely loves the stuff - mind you, my friend does NOT like clams, mussels, oysters, or anything of the like. I thought it was pretty good myself, but I was more attracted to the tuna tartare and the mac and cheese fritters. The drinks are really nice as well, as it was my first time trying Crispin Cider and their signature drink made with lime, vodka, and home-made ginger beer. That's a recipe I'll definitely be grabbing for my next backyard BBQ. read more

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I was surprised to see that Local 149 only had 3.5 stars. I have been here twice and both times the food, drink and atmosphere have been great. I went here on a Friday night and used the "NoWait" app so I wouldn't have to wait at the restaurant for table. The place was packed, but timing the app right allowed us to sit down right away. They offer a great selection of beer on tap and the cheeseburger was cook perfectly. The only downside was the slow service (seemed to be understaffed), but this is expected on a Friday night. read more

Local 149 - Cheeseburger was delicious! - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Let my husband plan his perfect date to bring me on, this is where we went and I was pleasantly surprised. It was luau week so the place was all tiki'd out but I immediately felt at home and comfortable here. Our server David k was friendly and personable. Food was great, cocktail I didn't care much for and dessert I wish I got. My husband got a giant plate of pig. To be honest it grossed me out but he loved it. I had two apps for dinner. Tempura zucchini and the fig arugula salad. My only recommendation would be to get the polenta crispier somehow. The salad lacked texture. But the zucchini I could have licked the plate. And real honeycomb to smear on things. Lovely. Thank you for a great time! Less lemon in the little prick drink. I wanted a cocktail not a mocktail ;) read more

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Love this place so much I literally can walk from my house and it's so good! They have great deals and the food is really good!!

The food and atmosphere here is amazing!! It was our first time yesterday and we will definitely be going back! Plus you can't beat $5 bloody Mary's! read more

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I really enjoyed this place. Any place with a good burger is a winner to me. This place has typical bar food but with a twist. And they have a great list of drinks and beers. The place is a bit small and will get crowded but still enjoyable. I tried the flight, they let you choose 4 beers off a list and they'll make a flight. Which is great so you can try any 4 beers you want. The flight comes with a bowl of bar snacks, it was pretzels that night. I tried the burger there, good size, tasted great and wasn't expensive. We also tried the fried pickles, the dip that came with them had a bit of kick which was great for the pickles! And you can choose what fries you want to come with your burger, obviously I chose waffle fries. Service was a little slow, we kept having to look for our waitress. Pricing was fair, I think I paid 20-30 bucks for food and drinks. Definitely coming back, I heard they have brunch. read more

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Three visits and three identical disappointments. Such a good looking restaurant and space, just overall poor execution. Expect a wait on your drinks, order, and final bill. It wasn't even crowded when I was there, maybe 20% capacity and the wait was long for everything. Only positive are the few appetizers they do well (Mac bites, pretzels). They also have chalk tables to play on while you pass the long waits. I've had brunch with a poached egg with the shell still on the egg. But I decided to give another shot. My breakfast burrito was cold when it came out and soggy(?). The shredded cheese didn't even melt and the spare rib pork was cold and dry. Tabasco couldn't even save this dry & cold $12 burrito. I've tried to like this place and it's just a no-go at this point. read more

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After attending brunch at Local 149 this past Sunday...I'm adding a star. Hands down the most interesting, ecclectic and delicious brunch menu I have seen in a long time. There were so many things I wanted to try...Lobster MacMuffin, Tator Tots Poutine, Breakfast Tacos... My other half started with the Fried Cheese Curds because ... well because they are amazing and you can't make a trip to Local 149 without ordering them. I decided to go the healthier route and started with the parfait. First, the presentation was brilliant in a mason jar. Fresh strawberries, blueberries and raspberries alternating with delightfully light and airy Greek yogurt and granola drizzled with a touch of honey. Mm. I followed that up with the House Smoked Salmon served with an everything bagel (perfectly toasted), onions, capers, house boursin (yummy alternative to Philly spread!) and a deviled egg. My only complaint about the salmon was that it was a little over-cooked for my liking. This is my own fault because I was thinking that it was going to be more like a helping of lox (very thin cut and rare) and what comes out is more along the lines of flaked salmon. Still very tasty, but not what I was initially expecting. My other half continued the assault on his arteries with the "Toast to Life and Bacon" - brioche French toast with bacon (it looked and smelled divine). Also worth mentioning, the Danish Bloody Mary with the trio of pickled veggies (yum) and the Mimosa (made with pomengranate juice in addition to the orange). I will so be back for brunch again - very soon. read more

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This place cares! They are doing it right. Amazing mules, great flexibility with their menu, trivia 2 days a week, and a GM that is mastering it all. Patrick rocks! Head there and try a mule and thank me later. read more

I visited here with a group of friends on a trip and it was amazing!! Great atmosphere, drinks, food, and price. Our waitress Taiva and manager Carlos were so great and fun. Would definitely recommend!! read more

We ate at Local 149 this past Saturday night, we live up the street and love this restaurant. We got apps and drinks and had not been waiting too long for our entrees, it was busy. The waiter told us that the kitchen had lost our ticket and he apologized our meals would take some time. We didn't mind, we were not in a rush. The manager then sent us a free round of drinks, free shots, and dessert to make up for the mistake. The entire staff was extremely apologetic. The service is exceptional and the food is amazing. Thank you Local 149! read more

Sometimes it's a five and other times it's a zero star. Not constant enough. We really want Local to step it up and be a five star more often, it's just not there. Apps are all good and so are all the beers. They have come a long way. The first time I took my father he ordered a Budweiser and the waiter looked at him like he was an a**. Now they serve Bud! But my dad won't go back. The rewards program is def a plus. Try it and if it wasn't good, go back and give it a second shot. read more

Not very good, had a cheeseburger ordered medium was very rare all red meat inside. More of a bar than restaurant.

The craft beer here is extensive with categories of the beer. I lean towards wheat beers and loved the Shipyard Pumpkinhead with a cinnamon rim, yum. The truffle Brussels sprouts were piping hot, well seasoned and had some nicely crisped leaves. Definitely a welcoming neighborhood place you need to.check out. read more

Local 149 - Ordered the truffle brussel.sprouts, omg, delish! - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Amazing food and even better service! Thank you Carlos for making our meal so enjoyable - we will be back! read more

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This review is not in regards to an experience while at the restaurant but with the poor customer service that was given when I called earlier this week. I wanted to make a reservation for my grandmother's birthday and a manager named Nicole working at the time had answered when I called. She told me she'd put me on hold while she went to take a look at their books. I'm waiting about 15 minutes until she picks up the phone again and it is apparent that she completely forgot about the fact that I was on the other end. She then proceeded to just hang up on me!! It seemed like it was a panic response?! I felt that the unprofessionalism and her inability to help with something that I thought was simple was worth sharing - I didn't even bother to try calling again and ended up making a reservation elsewhere. read more

My wife and I came across this place as we were riding our bikes along the harbor in South Boston. I'm glad we decided to stop in for a drink and some apps. Very impressed with their cocktail menu (my favorite is the Whiskey Smash) and was happy with the food too. We ordered the Chili Nachos (crispy corn tortillas, whipped avocado, and pico de gallo) and the Mac Fritters (deep fried Mac N Cheese nuggets with house sriracha sauce). The nachos were perfect to share and they fry their own tortilla chips so it has a great texture. We liked the Mac Fritters too, but not as incredible as all the previous reviews have stated. read more

Local 149 - Chili Nachos, crispy corn tortillas, whipped avocado, pico de gallo - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

One of my friends recently took me to Local 149, and I am such a fan! This is such a cute place in Southie, and the food and drinks are to die for. My friends and I ended up splitting a bunch of appetizers, and we each got some of the tacos as well! Some of my favorite dishes include the tater tots, the nachos, the pulled pork tacos, and the pretzels with beer cheese dip! The service at local 149 is also incredible. If you are looking for a cute date night or dinner with friends this place would be absolutely perfect! read more

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The beer list was great, and had a huge range of options. We got their pretzel bites and Nashville hot chicken sandwiches which were phenomenal! Their wait staff moved quick and we in and out in an hour which we greatly appreciated! read more

Great food, not noisy, the music was good and drinks were good! We had the mussels, salmon, smoked salmon salad, hummus plate, and Morrissey Blvd dier. All very good and great mix of flavors. Interesting flavor combos but too overdone. read more

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It took some time for us to get service (~15 minutes) even though it wasn't very busy. But once our waiter came over we were happy with the rest of our experience. The ambiance is great - a big central bar, exposed brick, and trendy artwork. The tables are painted in chalkboard paint which is a whimsical touch. We came in for brunch. The brunch drink menu was surprisingly reasonable - $5 mimosas and Bloody Mary's. I'd recommend the Mac N Cheese Fritters. All of their food was delicious and the menu consists of "quirky" twists on classic items. Overall a fun and enjoyable dining experience. read more

Local 149 - Dining tables are painted in chalkboard paint - fun! - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts