I've been in the industry for longer than I care to admit. I'm visiting from San Francisco and I'm sitting at the bar. I think the food is incredible. But is this a corporate establishment? Because It feels like it mostly because I basically got ignored. I literally watched all the bartenders and staff mingle with one another while I got left alone after I ordered. I had to raise my hand to pull an employee away from their "way more important" conversation to get another beer and then had to ask again for a 3rd. Nobody came back unless I asked them too. Disappointing....there was even a guy that came and sat next to me to me and walked out dramatically because nobody came to help him. The only person who seemed to be working was the teenaged busser... my message is... you never know who will walk into your restaurant... read more

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! read more

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Let me count the ways this place is awesome!! Chris. Haha. Just kidding but kind of not. Chris was the perfect waiter. He was so kind, attentive, well-versed on the menu and the best things for us to order, but also gave us plenty of room to pace/decide for ourselves. He truly made our last night in Seattle perfect! That + the delicious hot food (hot wings, fried potatoes, and the steak/shrimp dumplings) and the gorgeous, spacious bar with plenty of seating and TVs. All around great bar and an amazing time. read more

Food was fine. But make sure and check your bag before you leave if you get take out. I ordered a salad and did not receive a fork or any napkins. And my kids cheeseburgers did not have cheese. read more

Huge shoutouts to Chris! Super attentive bartender, and made our Monday night so easy and fun. The bar had great music, and everything was super clean. Our drinks were super yummy and I'll definitely back! Thank you Chris! read more

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. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave - Bacon-brisket hash - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave - Ramen - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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. read more

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. read more

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Had lunch here with a coworker today and the food was AMAZING! I plan to come back again tomorrow because of how impressed I was! I ordered the curry with bread (don't remember the exact name) and the fried chicken ramen and the frozen margarita with sangria on top - SOO GOOD! I will def be back as I truly think this is a hidden gem read more

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. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave - Calabrian Chicken Caesar Salad, BBQ Pork Bowl - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Boring food. Boring/bad service. Not worth the price. Don't recommend. Won't be back.

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. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave - Spicy guava margarita - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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No regrets about strolling into this hip eatery and drinkery steps from my hotel. Found an open stool at the bar for a late lunch. It was not a typically busy time but the place was comfortably half full. I went with the basic LOCAL burger ($10 HH price) which is a double smash burger, L T and special sauce. The bartender said the fries were "like McD's but better" and she nailed it. Added a cold IPA off the rotating tap menu to round out the delicious experience. The burger was perfect... everything you want in a burger: delicious beef, melty cheese, toasted bun with crispy lettuce and a juicy tomato. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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Local is always the go to spot! Happy hour, lunch or dinner. The menu is amazing. Customer service is top notch too. Chris, Kimani & Kris are the best! read more

First night in town and in search of a place for dinner that wasn't too far from our hotel (it was walking distance). It was definitely a sports bar kind of place that also serves food versus a more family friendly place to eat (minors are allowed, but menu offerings may be limited). It was busy and there were plenty of people at the bar side of the restaurant. We were seated right away and given menus. They offer a variety of foods--burgers, sandwiches, Asian inspired, Mexican--something for everyone. We ordered the hand made roti (I couldn't get enough of the curry dipping sauce), Malaysian curry bowl, fried chicken ramen, and the Deluxe burger. Both the roti and the curry bowl were absolutely delicious. The ramen was definitely satisfying for that cold evening. The chicken was nicely fried, crisp & not greasy--the combination paired well. The fried chicken was also served separately from the ramen, so it was not a soggy piece of chicken! We also had the beermosa and I've never had anything like it and honestly the lager with OJ was delicious. I wanted to chug it, but that wouldn't have been very ladylike! I'll drink this over the traditional mimosa any day--I just hope I can find it back home. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and was very satisfying. If you are in the area on holiday or business or just simply looking for an after work hangout--look no further. read more

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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. read more

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! read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave - The local burger - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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. read more

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. read more

I went here on a Sunday afternoon with my nephew. This is a good place to watch football because there are a lot of TVs. It is also good for out of towners because although titled Local Public Eatery, it does not have a lot of Seahawks or Huskies paraphernalia up. It has a nice mix of small tables and big tables for groups. The staff is friendly, but service was spotty. They did a good job taking initial orders and then bringing out food, but did not check in much if we wanted more drinks or dessert. Some others commented on the prices. The food and drinks are not cheap, but kind of expected for the area. They have a good choice of beers--I had a sour and then my nephew had a Blue Crush (with rum) that he really liked. For an appetizer, we got the beet hummus. It was good, but it came with tortilla chips where I would have preferred pita or pita chips. For the main course, I had a crispy chicken sandwich and then upgraded to onion rings. Both were good, the sandwich was definitely crispy with a good flavor and the onion rings were not too greasy. But back to comments on other reviews, not sure if worth over $25. It was a good place to watch some games, but if I go back and I am not sure if I will eat. read more

First impressions: A very nice and well designed restaurant. Very specious, and I felt welcoming the moment I walked in. I am probably a little biased since I came from New York, but the restaurant experience just feels better here Food: 10/10 I had a beef hash from the brunch menu. The food is pretty good, but I do wish the potion can be a little bit bigger. I am not a big guy and I still felt a little unsatisfied after the food. Maybe they encourage me to order more food? read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

**vegetarian review** I came here for office lunch. They were able to accomodate my group of 15 without reservation just fine which was awesome. The menu is quite varied and fairly vegetarian friendly. The food took forever 30-40mins to arrive which is kinda too long. They were waiting for all food to be ready before serving i guess. I got the thai noodle salad with tofu. The salad was quite good, but maybe could have done with some more greens. their potatoes are delicious. Its kinda an okay place overall. I will never crave for it, but its convenient for huge parties. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave - Thai noodles salad with tofu - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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! read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave - Local Fried Chicken sandwich... excellent! - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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. read more

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! read more

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. read more

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. read more

Was super excited to try this place. Menu looks great and I came at a off time (3pm on a Sunday) so was thinking that would be a great time for a late lunch. Had even mentioned that my gf just got off a plane, was starving, and we headed straight there when chatting with the waiter. I was severely mistaken with my expectations. 2 hours later and we received one round of drinks and zero food. I mentioned to the waiter that this was unacceptable even thought not his fault. He apologized and comped the drinks. And said "I'm sorry about that. try us again". Sorry in this business I won't be voluntarily choosing to come back and pay for an experience like this again. EDIT: Called another restaurant nearby that said there was plenty of seating and they got us seated and food on the table in about 30 minutes. read more

Stopped by for happy hour with my friends and got the drink tower which was so fun! Shawn was amazing at answering our questions about the menu and very fun and sweet! read more

The food was yummy, the drink tower was awesome, and Shawn was great! Overall was a great experience at Local Public Eatery.

We had an amazing time at local! Shawn was an amazing server and gave us great recommendations and answered all our questions about the menu. Food was so yummy and vibes were great. read more

Stopped in for brunch when a nearby restaurant had an enormous wait. What can I say: Local Terry Ave had fine service, plenty of televisions, and standard bar offerings. The Avocado Eggs Benedict (grilled avocado, poached eggs, pico de gallo and hollandaise with crispy potatoes) and the Local Burger (two grilled patties, melted american cheese, caramelized onions, tomato, shredded lettuce and secret house sauce) were good--the fries could have been a little more crispy/hot. Would also have loved a more extensive range of hot sauce offerings. For a sports-bar experience, the meal was a little pricey, but perhaps that's just Seattle. read more

LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave - The Local Burger (two grilled patties, melted american cheese, caramelized onions, tomato, shredded lettuce and secret house sauce) - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came back yesterday and loved it. It's just a few blocks from my church and this may become our new post church brunch spot! Get the guava mimosas, so good! We tried a few new things and have an updated suggestion list. The eggs Benedict is still my favorite I think! The potatoes have the perfect crunch. And a surprising winner was the fried chicken ramen. Nothing like a packet. It comes with the fried chicken wings on the side and my friend is still talking about it the next day! Our server was super nice and checked on us multiple times. It has a Joey's vibe inside.. which is great! :) it is a bit expensive for brunch, but pretty reasonable for lunch and dinner I think. read more

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Kim and Chris K were wonderful servers. Very kind and energetic, great service and fantastic food brought out quickly. Thanks you two!

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. read more