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LOCAL Public Eatery Kitsilano

3.6 (330 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Mori N.

Ok. This is from my perspective. To some....I'm a little picky.....but here's what I observed. The menus were dirty, sticky and not wiped...so honestly I was trying to grab it around the corners....yeah not a great start....you know...the whole hygiene thing... The water was stale with no ice, barely cold in a marginal clean water-stained glass. Didn't want to drink it even when I was thirsty. (see pic.) The House Lager. I can't even say it was unimpressive....because it was not trying to impress. Below average. Yes. Even for a House Lager. The Diablo Burger. Dry patty with no depth. Too much sauce. Stale Bun. Really all the "Don'ts" in Burger Art. After the first bite and a half, I couldn't eat it anymore simply because it fell apart. I wasn't about to tackle it with my fork. Imagine eating a burger with a fork....it's just the principle of the thing. Left still hungry. The Steak and Fries. Truthfully. It was just Ok. The steak was cold and the whole dish not worth the price. Service. Just seemed like she couldn't be bothered. Came around when she wanted to. Forgot our beers when we first arrived. Had to chase her for service. Sometimes, I ask myself ....am I being too harsh? But, let me ask you something. If you go to a restaurant and once you leave....you know for a fact you won't go back..... That reflects on the business right? Not you. As a customer. You. Are. Looking. To Eat. Drink. Enjoy. .......and that is your answer.

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Leeza N.

Went during their happy hour and drinks are pretty well priced! I got the spicy guava margarita and one of the espresso mar-tiny shots, highly reccomend the shots! Service was really good, staff are always checking on you and have a great friendly attitude. Will return for their HH food menu!

Aggie E.

Decent food, good drinks! Patio is good for summer but I wish they had at least a fan! It was SO hot to sit there in the height of summer.

BBQ Rice Bowl $21
Armita P.

We went to Local Public Eatery on a weekday for lunch and since the weather was relatively good we asked to be seated outside. The service was mediocre but the view made the experience worthwhile. We asked them to bring out the nachos first for appetizer but they brought it with the rest of our order. One of our main courses came out 10 minutes after the other dishes. We ordered: BBQ Rice Bowl $21 - the Korean BBQ-style pork was cooked to perfection Fish & Chips $16 Truffle Cheeseburger $21.50 BLT Chicken Salad $21 Nachos w/ Guac $18.50 - for the price, the size of the nachos was underwhelming

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Jon L.

Woke up late on a sunday and still shaking off the symptoms of my 2nd covid shot, but felt way better. Didnt really feel like cooking so we thought, Since we needed to get an errand done jn kits, might as well go for a really late. Always wanted to try local, as its usually packed with people every time i drive by. Had to wait for like 5-10mins for a table, but no big deal. The weather was awesome and the drinks were cold. From what ive noticed, and this was around 230pm....most of the tables were either ordering brunch fare still or just nursing a drink and some nachos. Anyhow, ordered the fish tacos and their braised beef and bacon hash! Had to have a cold beer tor me and a cocktail for the wife too. My braised beef was awesome. The beef was tender and succulent. The potatoes were seasoned and done well. The bacon was smoky and a bit crispy and completed the beef well. I just wish the quantity was increased, as it didn't reflect the value. The fish tacos were the let down here. Sure it came with a kickass garlic aioli mayo dip, but the actual fish was bland, not crispy but soggy, and the tortilla wrap not even toasted. Under seasoned for sure. We were also given a choice for sides, we picked yam fries, but were never told it was extra $$$. What i didnt particularly enjoy was the feeling of being rushed. Every 2 bites, server would come and ask Me if she could clear anything. I mean, im still eating! Our water pitcher was already hot from The sun, and she never even bothered to change it with a new one. but hey, she kept on pestering us to order more booze tho. We havent been sitting for 30mins and we were being rushed to get it done and over it. Cant we sit for a conco and relax for a bit? I dont get it. There were tons of tables around. I also noticed that several tables with groups of 4 or more, wherein they were only nursing a drink and a plate of fries or nachos were not being rushed at all. They were seated after us but were still there holding on to their drinks and server was letting them have at it. No plus factor here. Food is average and service sucks! The only time it was efficient was when it time came to pay. Would never go back. There are far too many choices in kits which allows you to just enjoy a slow and leisurely brunch without being rushed. Cheers! Happy eating!

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Jesse B.

I just sat down and multiple things already made it good. Host sat me down immediately outside on a gorgeous fall day with leaves falling everywhere and the best colors. The location right opposite the park and beach was perfect. I had the Korean bbq bowl and it was tasty with quite a bit of spice (hot!) and I'd recommend the sauce on the side if spicy isn't your thing. Yummy fall completed with an Old Fashioned that was quite tasty. Staff was super friendly and attentive and I recommend this place for visitors as well as locals.

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MK R.

Friendly and attentive staff, tasty drinks, and nice late night happy hour drink prices! What more do you need to close out a Sunday evening?

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Alexia S.

The ambiance was nice for a late dinner or night out. The music was very upbeat, but a bit loud making it hard to converse with the person next to me. The service was great and very attentive. The nachos we ordered were amazing and extremely filling! I liked that there was a good selection of drinks and eats. It's a great place to check out when exploring Vancouver. You'll find this cute eatery in the Gastown neighborhood.

Teresa V.

Great place to grab a drink and snack around Kits. I went on a Tuesday, and it was surprisingly busy. I really like the fact that it opens late unlike the rest of Vancouver. Despite the place being busy and loud, my date and I were still able to have a conversation and didn't have to yell out what we were saying. With that said, it's also a great first-date place. Our waitress was excellent - checked on us multiple times and came to refill our drinks before they were officially done. I gave this place 4 stars because the food did not deliver like every other aspect. I had LOCAL in Toronto a few times and their fish tacos were always big and delicious. This time, the fish was drowned out by the plentiful cabbage and pico de gayo - I didn't taste the fish at all. As well, the fries were very salty I got Spanish sangria and it was delicious! Can't go wrong with that selection - 3oz for only $9 and the glass that it's served in is quite big. In general, I would go here again for drinks and hangout but I would think twice before ordering fish tacos again

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2 months ago

all star staff always a great time. Nitia is a star. good time all year round and the patio is class

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3 months ago

Danny Sam and Michael were unbelievable. Best service I've ever had. Thanks so much guys.

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4 months ago

Great drinks and food for a great price! Great location, especially in the summer. Servers and management are also very kind.

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4 months ago

Scarlette was awesome!! had such a great time watching football with my friends and from having such great service.

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Love the food! We had a variety of plates and everyone was very good! Tasty, portions and presentation was outstanding!

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Awesome setting! Our waiter Keanna was the best! She had wonderful recommendations! Super good food and drinks! Must try!

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