Local Public Eatery @ Kitsilano right across from the world famous Kitsilano Beach, is hugely popular amongst locals & then out of towners - in that order. You could tell by the crowd on this past Saturday. The host & wait staff were outstanding - great customer service & interaction. Our group sat on the patio on this beautiful afternoon. The food was excellent & we were all very satisfied with our orders. Please see my pix. You never know what you'll get with bar food, but here at Local - it's very good. The view from the patio is second to none, especially when you are situated right at Kitsilano Beach. The bar inside has multiple TVs overhead, so expect a huge crowd next month once the Fifa World Cup 2026 starts. read more

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If you're looking for a casual patio with a prime near Kits beach location this is it. It used to be a favorite among colleagues and went after a long time yesterday. I tried the spicy guava margarita and didn't like it as it tasted like concentrated juice mixed with tequila, it was on the happy hour menu as it was premade and tasted like it. I switched to the sangria blast which was also from HH menu and it had to be premade also. Finally the Hugo spritz w/ St Germain, a refreshing cocktail that is summer in a glass. It was on the sweeter side because of the elderflower liqueur but you can ask for it be less sweet. I would order that next time a bit less sweet. As for food, we ordered the spicy chili garlic flavored edamame, it was my favorite. Also the buffalo wings which were not battered, pretty good. We also ordered #1 ahi tuna poke bowl which we shared, it was surprisingly better than I expected. Our waitress was very attentive despite how crowded it was on a Friday evening. read more

Across the street from the beach was a big Local pub with a large outdoor porch where we tried to secure a table. Some twit twelve year old told us it was a 30 minute wait outdoors when there were lots of open spaces. I guess we weren't young and pretty enough for her. We were offered a seat inside, dark and under a speaker blaring some loud shitty music. We rejected the offer and left. Whatever happened to hospitality? read more

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. read more

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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! read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Kitsilano - espresso mar-tiny shots $5 HH - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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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. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Kitsilano - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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

Had a great meal here over Easter weekend. The patio was lovely and the service was excellent. Kealeigh was super attentive and friendly. I'll be returning! read more

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

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

My Dad and I came here for happy hour and had an amazing time. The local fried chicken and pork tacos were delicious appetizers. The beer selection was great too. But what really made our experience was the awesome service we had from the staff. We'll definitely be back. read more

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

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 read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Kitsilano - BBQ Rice Bowl $21 - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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! read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Kitsilano - two plates of food - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I've been here a few times and always enjoyed my time. I love their blackened chicken burger! The staff is friendly and has been accommodating when we made requests. I recommend this place. read more

Staff very friendly. Was told by host it was happy hour but server advised they don't have happy hour during tge day on sat. Ordered nachos- horrible. Liquid crap cheese smothered all over chips making it soggy. $23 for a small plate of soggy chips. read more

Amazing vibe, location, well almost everything. Too bad the LOCAL doesn't have any local/BC wines by the glass. They got a few California wines by the glass though; four by the bottle versus two from BC. LOCAL huh read more

TERRIBLE SERVICE! The servers take your order and then just stand around and talk. They don't check to see if the food is good or fill up your drinks. JUST AWFUL! read more

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. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Kitsilano - a bowl of food - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Food quality is good, prices are reasonable and the ahi tuna rice bowl is awesome. Service is personable and efficient and the ambiance is cozy and clean. Great dinning experience. read more

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? read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Kitsilano - two drinks on a table - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Kitsilano - Blue Crush Cocktail & Start Me Up - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Another great experience at the local thanks to Saxon The dumplings are my new favourite We'll be back read more

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 read more

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you've GOT to try Local's press burger with aged cheddar and all the groceries + a side of fries (best enjoyed on the patio with a pimms & ginger ). Great for summertime enjoyment - I'd rather give a 4.5 as prices are still a bit higher than I'd like. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Kitsilano - Press burger with fries - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a cool spot right across from the beach with a great patio. They have good service and it's a cool vibe. The chicken Caesar salad is really good and the drinks are good. read more

Chicken wings were raw. When we told the waitress about it, she replied with "oh it's usually a hit or miss with the wings, sometimes they come out like that". The drinks were really watered down. When we asked for the check the waitress either couldn't do the math or was trying to rip us off for $40 read more

What a great place with vibe all its own. Our first stop in Kits after a long drive. Our server was perfect-friendly, funny, and gave great advice to us tourists! The food was delicious too. Going to try and recreate their chicken Caesar at home. read more

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

Upon entering, the hostess told me I was required to put a shirt over my swimsuit top to enter the establishment. However, the same hostess then allowed three young ladies to enter wearing just their bikini tops. read more

The name makes you think they serve food, it's more of a liquid food place, but with a very good atmosphere. I have not been here ever since this place was Malone's and I was liking how they have revitalized the place. Big LCD television's all on sports, big booths for groups, and the place was not too cramped. Add to all of the above the price for a pint of beer (usually $5.50), and this place is a good place to just have a drink. The place is definately situated on prime realestate, right on the corner across from Kits beach, on beautiful sunny days, and primetime don't expect to find seats. Also even at the time I was there, which was about midnight, it was pretty loud, so if your looking for a place to talk, go to the other places. But if your looking for a place to drink, and to look at people, you've found the right place. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Kitsilano - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The food here is actually really good. Ate here the other day with my cousins and we had some good grub. The kids chicken fingers n fries were the bomb. It's across the street from the beach and it's on a really busy corner. It's always packed especially on the weekends. read more

Update on my recent visit. Local has new menus and they aren't paper yay!! Actually the menu has changed as well, but mostly things just got more expensive. Mystery wine is now $5.50. I can't drink the cheap wine anymore anyhow, so it doesn't phase me. I do appreciate the upgrades in the wine list. Improvements fo sure! Food wise there are a handful of new items, but I was hoping for more. In general I find the food kinda boring at Local. I go there for the people watching and the upbeat chaos! Menu wise, there are a couple of salads I like, but I really was hoping for improved appetizers. The nachos are terrible at Local, they omitted the calamari, they have pirogues now which were tasty, but it's still lacking. I love appetizers and I just don't care for their strange collection. I tried the new Malaysian Curry Rice Bowl and sadly it was mostly rice. They should call it the Rice Malaysian curry bowl lol. The sauce was very tasty, but not spicy at all (I was excited because the server said it was quite spicy) and there was not enough sauce. Serious lack of vegetables and not a lot of chicken for $18. I wouldn't order it again. Overall I am pleased to see Local has stepped up their game with some changes, but pretty much just order the burgers. Came here for lunch and Sunday football. Service was great and friendly. I ordered a salad, West coast Chop salad with chicken. It was fantastic. Fresh and full of goodies. Avocado, tomato, golden beets, juicy grilled chicken, mixed greens, crispy bacon and a hard boiled egg. Very nicely done!! Ceasers are always tasty and on special on Sunda There food has gone downhill but it's still a fun and happening place to go. Cheap wine $4. It's usually pretty decent. I ordered a salad I think it was $14 if I remember correctly. It was very boring. A big plate of lettuce with chicken. Was supposed to have avocado and I could hardly find any. Very boring very disappointed. I have had the same salad before and loved it. I swear the ingredients were left out. Our server was great which was nice because I have been many times and the service can be very hit and miss. Better place to go drink than eat. They should really change up the menu. read more

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Right on the curb is this local restaurant which is mostly packed during a sunny day . All painted black , patio shines out with wooden benches . Roadside parking n some parking spots in front of the restaurant. Good thing that the kitsilano park is close so park in their parking lot. Our visit was not upto the mark . I don't know if they are busy all the time or just on weekends that their service was bad. Polite n sweet spoken servers doesn't help when u r looking to feed ur starving stomach. Our drinks were not well made. No seasoning n too much ice wen we asked for no ice. We ordered tacos with no chicken and it was served with chicken in it. So many disappointments but still we ate our food coz we were starving. But the food was not served properly. Even the ceaser drink wasn't garnished. Alot of other places... i mean seriously busy places know how to run smoothly wen busy but this place had no clue. I m guessing that there were few regular customers, some of them friends of setvers who were happily seating there watching match n drinking on the bar but others were equally disappointed as we were. Down the line, i would prefer other restaurants around then here. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Kitsilano - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place warms my heart. So many fond memories and it's right by the beach. The patio fills up quick but inside usually isn't too long a wait. The tacos are so damn good. The right amount of kick or heat to add to it. The fries are mostly crunchy and thin. The ceaser side salad was also a real treat. The chips and salsa you can get a refill of chips for free. Their salsa is A+. read more

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

Would not recommend for a quality meal. Just because it's in Kitz and is by the beach doesn't mean the food is good. Would avoid. I went here on a summer night with my parents. The wait was incredibly long so I assumed the food would be good. After about 30 mins of waiting, we were finally seated outdoors. Let me just mention that we went around 7. All other guests were loud and obnoxious and the atmosphere there is just not good for families at all. Now to the food. They don't have very many options. I decided to order a salad because literally everything else looked unappealing. I ordered a salad, I don't remember the name but I think they hav changed their menu, since. Anyways; they brought the wrong salad. I had a bit before I noticed and when I complained to the server she acted as if it was my fault the salad was wrong? Ok... moving on, they finally brought out the right salad. It was absolutely disgusting. No flavour, 2 peices of chicken and some beets. I will not be back thanks to the rude customer service and lack of good tasting food. Goodluck! read more

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Large outdoor patio is spacious and busy. Good din and atmosphere. All staff are wearing transparent masks. Enjoyed Buffalo and Salt and Pepper on Wings Wednesday. Staff is friendly, especially Lindsay, and management cares for their patrons. 5 stars for staff. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Kitsilano - The patio at Local in Kits. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

August 8th 2020. Came to this place to have lunch,asked for a covered patio booth outside. Told to wait. We waited then as we were being taken to our table. We asked to wash our hands first. She showed us the table then as we came back to the table. Apparently they gave it to someone who came back and were on the waiting list ahead of us. Made no sense , so we waited again. If the person isn't there and you give the table away. Why do they have any right to the table after you have given it away. Anyways , then I noticed the manager looking guy sitting there with some People. Figured he was cute after he got up and started helping and serving etc etc. So they threw customers who waited in line out of there table for some employees friends. Super rude. Will not come back. The server girl was nice. Food was ok. Super expensive for the small portions. I read more

a nice restaurant with a great location, near the beach! we had a seat on the patio and all enjoyed our meals read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Kitsilano - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia