What a find for those who are from out -of- town! Located downtown, in historic building, sandwiched between other eateries. There are several dining areas situated up and down stairs. There's also a balcony for al fresco dining. Cute, cozy brick interior. As for the food....YUM, YUM, YUM. We had the smash burgers. Believe me when I say the Celine Dijon was outstanding!!! Sounds strange but the crispy friend cheese was unique and with bacon jam.....Home run. Would come back just for that. Mr. Egon was good,but didn't compare to Celine. Handcut fries were plentiful but thought were overly seasoned. Dipping sauce was .75 extra. We shared the generous slice of whipped peanut butter pie, drizzled with fudge. Would have preferred whipped cream. My preference. Drinks were not strong. Orders were served with that sweet southern hospitality. Highly recommend reservations for weekend. Public parking provided in back can easily fill up on weekends. read more

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I've been sitting on this review for months, because everything was quality, but this place just didn't hit the spot for my wife, nor myself and I cannot put my finger on why. Quality food, good beer selection. Nice seating, pretty private at table. We enjoyed the place/atmosphere more than the food, though the food was a good quality. Nothing grabbed us about this place. I feel bad saying it, service was great, too. Try it, you might enjoy it. read more

Nice casual lunch place with a good variety on their lunch menu and good desserts. Indoor and outdoor seating. Food: We tried the jambalaya that was a seasonal special and one of their hamburgers. Both were tasty. Food was hot and fried we're good -if you like fries with the potato peel still on . We have had their Reuben previously and preferred standard kraut or coleslaw over their pickled cabbage. Portion sizes are moderate. Service -Server was polite, friendly, and efficient. Facility -old but well kept-noisy inside; the upstairs is better but still noisy during busy hours. Outside seating is umbrella-covered and is next to a busy city street -so traffic noise interrupts conversations periodically. Bathrooms are clean onesies. Some shade outside Location -very convenient downtown in a block full of good restaurants . read more

Lunch time was quiet and perfect for a girls lunch. Everything was fresh tasting and the seasonal menu items are a hit! So tasty!! Our server did seem a little busy as she was hosting and serving at the same time. read more

Local Republic - Chicken Club-Fried with fresh house cut fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

The service was great and the Pineapple Cider beer was refreshing!!! I tried 3 beers and that was by far the best one. read more

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I really like this restaurant. They have good people on staff and the food is consistently good. Usually, I get the Cuban Sandwich. My wife has a more varied palette. She is always pleased with whatever she eats. read more

We had a fun dinner at Local Republic a couple months ago - totally by accident! We are from out-of-state and got sidetracked while heading back to our rental cabin! But dinner at Local Republic ended up being a nice ending to the day! The place was hopping, but our party of 4 was seated within just a few minutes. The server was so sweet in helping us navigate the menu. Food was delicious, and we ended up having a great time! read more

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I've eaten here numerous times (always for brunch) and have always enjoyed it. This time I switched it up and went for lunch and sat outside. Service is always pleasant Drinks are always made well What was ordered: - kids chicken finger plate : it came with 3 tenders that were very small , like not a typical tender size .. kinda looked more like nuggets. This would be the only thing I noticed but other than that , I believe my son liked the meal -squid ink shrimp pasta : now this entire dish is way out of my comfort zone but I was having a hard time deciding what lunch menu to order so I just went with this since it was the special of the day. The flavor was there I just say, but the noodles itself were still hard/not cooked al dente. Other than this, it was fine but I wouldn't order it again. -crème brûlée : feel like this was way too thick and too much pudding. Most crème brûlées (if made right) are more lighter in color and texture and not as yellow or thick. For this to be made "in house" I was honestly disappointed & will never order this dessert again. Overall, I've never had a terrible experience dining here but I think I'll keep this as my brunch spot. read more

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Great new find last night! Cool vibe. Extensive beer list. Great house wine. Alexis (be sure to ask for her. Lots of menu knowledge and very sweet) gave us plenty of choices. I went with the blackened shrimp linguine, which was amazing!!! This one's a hit folks. Give it a shot and tell Alexis I said hey! read more

We had the best time visiting. The restaurant is super trendy and industrial inside. They have a downstairs and upstairs area..Both with a bar, which was really cool. We went on a Wednesday night which was whiskey Wednesday! And if you got an old fashion, whiskey sour, or a manhattan then it was $5 after 5pm. So pretty good deal! We made a little date out of it and got a meal and dessert. The burger was a good size and flavorful. I got the BBQ Burger and would get it again. I do wish the sauces came free though. I want to try all the fun fry sauces but it's .50-$1 for each. The peanut butter pie was lovely, but VERY rich! I want to go back and try the brunch too! But man, very excited about the $5 whiskey drink days :) read more

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One of my fave go to lunch spots in downtown Lawrenceville! Always something I want to eat- their smashburgers are a staple, they rotate some of their entrees and I've always enjoyed them. Pimento cheese appetizer is delicious- generous servings of pimento cheese! It's got a cool vibe- today I sat outside and enjoyed the sunshine. Our waiters are usually nice and knowledgeable and the cocktails use interesting ingredients and are very good!! read more

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Great food and great service. Love this place! I like coming with someone who likes to share plates so we can try different dishes.

The Ruben was outstanding, our server was personable, and the beer was cold. Great overall experience. We will be back when we are down this way again! read more

Our server was great! Ambiance was wonderful as usual bc we sat at the chefs table! As for the food I got the small plate chicken livers which is delicious BUT for some reason they were stingy with the sauce but my server brought more and they chopped the celery into big hunks when usually it is shaved which is much better. Had they done that I would've given 5 stars lol. Their fries are always fresh. read more

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This is a great eats! It's on the cheaper side and the ambiance is great! Here's my opinion on it. Ambiance: industrial, speakeasy ish vibe to the place. Clean and well staffed. Service: it was a busy night so it wasn't terrible but wasn't the best (stood out) Food: pretty good. Reminds me of an upscale steak and shake. The bacon mac and cheese was superb but the mashed potatoes fell on its face. The fries were a shareable size with 3 yummy sauces. Not a bad place and would come again.' read more

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Excellent food and amazing staff & service! My sister in law & I had lunch there before we went to the Christkindl market. We had the pimento cheese appetizer and shared the lions mane entree. So good!! Our server was wonderful! The young lady at the hostess area found my wedding band I lost in the restroom My husband is a regular there which is the reason we went. He raves about it! read more

This is a must try place located in downtown Lawrenceville, public parking available, reservations are recommended, ambience is very European style mixing the old fashioned luxury, service is great, my family spent a great time with many different drinks and plates, everything was made with professional presentation and flavors, music was nice and soft. read more

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This place is awesome! I went up to the roof top bar and the view was great. Ordered two old fashions (different styles) and I left it to the bartender creatively. Both drinks didn't disappoint! Overall great spot and next time I'll try the food. read more

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Great food. Disgusting Hygiene! We ate outside and the food was great. And then I saw something that made me want to VOMIT! So...the outdoor dining area allows dogs. OK. No big deal. The restaurant has a dog water bowl for the dogs. OK...cute. THEN...I see the server bring the refilled dog bowl out...with his bare hands...thumb in the bowl that several dogs have been licking. And immediately go pick up FOOD. Without washing his hands. Bringing out to-go boxes with that same nasty thumb inside of them. Absolutely DISGUSTING. read more

I had a great experience at Local Republic! Exemplary service and delicious food made for a great visit. I had the Smash Republic, a made to order smash burger, and fries. Everything was delicious. I'll definitely return! read more

TLDR: mac n' cheese was good but everything else was mediocre The mahi mahi in the tacos was not seasoned enough, and the beef at Mr. Jones was too salty. The mac 'n' cheese and sweet tea were decent. The service was good, and the waitress was attentive. The ambiance and interior were very nice. read more

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My friend and I decided to pop in and grab a drink here. Not sure if it was something about us or our casual wear but when we walked to the bar the bartender - I believe his name was Mikey - was extremely rude. He took about 10 min to even come to take our orders. He then condescendingly said he didn't have Coke Zero or Tito's when it could have been stated in a much more respectful manner. Both me and my friend have worked in the industry and would have appreciated a warmer welcome especially considering the upscale establishment. I will NEVER return to such an establishment that treats customers like this. I don't understand how the most customer-facing position in the food and beverage industry (bartender) is so inhospitable. read more

This place is tucked on the side and you really wouldn't notice it here, but this place is a gem. The wine is very great and their appetizer didn't make the cut because we ate it in less than 10 minutes. I'm not a huge fan of pimento cheese but it was amazing and perfect for what we wanted. Not too full but perfect. The menu looked great but we weren't that hungry so I'll definitely be back. read more

Local Republic - Gastropubs Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

Great food and love the atmosphere!! Food and drinks are always good! Very friendly staff

We love this place! Our favorite hamburger, best ever, is the Celine Dijon! Highly recommend!

My coworkers and I came here for lunch last week and this was probably some of the most delicious American/Variety food that i've had lately! I ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich and my coworkers got the Smash Republic Burger and Jerk BBQ Smoked Wings. I didn't get to try their dishes, but the food looked amazing. I think the presentation definitely was just as great as the flavor. I rarely finish my food, but I ate the entire sandwich. The chicken was flavorful and crispy. I also really enjoyed my creamy Gouda Bacon Mac & Cheese! The service here was unfortunately a bit slow for my liking, at one point we were going to have to go grab the server because it was taking so long. Plus, this was during the day, so I expected quicker service. This place can be great for any occasion, I think the ambience downstairs vs. upstairs is great for something more sultry or something more casual! They also have outdoor space upstairs and downstairs! I'll definitely be back here to try some more menu items! read more

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Customer service horrible. I left a review on Saturday. I came back today to see if it was posted. Oh well, I will post again. This spot was recommended. Wow it was a disappointment. We had to leave after sitting close to 15 min. We were told the place was reserved. However, it appeared empty. However, lack of seating availability. We decided to leave. We went to the Mexican restaurant across the street. It absolutely was the better choice. Great food and great drinks. CBlackston from Tucker with a strong opinion... read more

We came here on a Saturday evening around 7pm and there was only about a ten minute wait for a table for two. It's possible to walk past this restaurant thinking it's attached to the Mexican spot next to it or McRay's Tavern but that could be because of all the construction going on around it. The host and hostess stationed outside were very nice but seemed a little unsure about the info they were telling us which made us a little confused but eventually they were able to tell us how long until we'd get our table. The inside of the restaurant is very cute and modern. If you're seated by the entrance like we were, it can feel a little crowded but everywhere else was pretty spacious and they had a cool upstairs area. The menu was a little weird in terms of the mix of ingredients in their meals but they did mention they were in the process of changing the menu in the next week so I don't want to judge them too hard on that. But, because of that change, they were very limited on the meals they had available. So we settled for two beers and some fries and chicken wings. The bbq chicken wings were very good! 10/10 for sure. Our waitress was rude. Maybe she was overwhelmed with how many customers she had or something... i don't know, but when we were asking questions about the menu she was basically rushing us to make a decision and would start walking away while we were still talking. Also, when we handed her the card to check out, instead of handing it back to my boyfriend (even though his hand was out to receive it) she threw it down on the table and walked away. Definitely some room to improve there. Depending on the updated menu we may give Local Republic another chance but at the very least we would order those bbq wings to go. read more

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We came for brunch on a Sunday at 11am. Megan was AMAZING and made the experience so much better! The drinks took a while to come out, but they have a great outdoor patio area & it was a beautiful day. I got the zombie drink. She said "sleigh" when I got it so I was expecting it to be strong, but it was kinda weak (I'm a light weight so I normally can't finish a drink that big) My husband enjoyed his bloody Mary that had chicken and bacon on it & his shrimp & grits. I was disappointed in my bacon egg biscuit. It looked very good, but the biscuit was super dry. read more

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Nice atmosphere casual space. Smash burgers are always delicious and local beer choices.

Good service and a quaint outdoor seating area. A little road noise can be distracting but still enjoyable Nice craft beers and a broad selection of food. read more

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Our office decided to stop by local republic for lunch. I was not interested in local republic because they offered mostly burgers and sandwiches with a few other dishes. I liked out waiter, sadly I did not get his name. He walked us through the special of the days which included a pasta with 4 cheese sauce topped with grilled chicken. The pasta were cooked perfectly. The cheese sauce was exploding in my mouth. The grilled chicken were also on point and not overcooked. Food arrived at a reasonable amount of time. Our waiter kept checking in on us and refilling our water. I did not expect such a fantastic meal here, and I would definitely return. read more

Local Republic - Special of the day. Pasta with 4 cheese sauce and grilled chicken. - Gastropubs Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

Great food and better service. Chicken livers rocked. We sat outside and loved it. Best Ruben sandwich I've ever had

Came here with some friends who are fairly regular customers and they did not disappoint. The food was great from beginning to end. Everything we tried was not presented good, but tasted wonderful and that doesn't always happen. The staff is super friendly, knowledgeable and really create a mellow atmosphere, which is so important after a busy week. A little pricey, but worth it for the quality and selection of food and the great service. Support small business and check them out read more

Local Republic - Gastropubs Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

Our experience at Local Republic was so good we went twice during our visit to Lawrenceville. On Saturday we went for an appetizer and drinks. We sat at the bar and our service was fantastic. Her timing was above par! We had the Korean Chicken Wings, boneless wings generously tossed in gochjang sauce. They were so good, I seriously considered ordering again on Sunday just to take home. We had espresso martinis, made with vodka. They were really good and for those of us who are lactose intolerant, they do not contain dairy. We went back on Sunday for their Sunday brunch. Highly recommend! When we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the lady who was our bartender on Saturday. She immediately recognized us and welcomed us back. We were seated right away and the server also recognized us, even though he had not waited on us on Saturday. He also provided exceptional service. My husband had the brisket tostada served with a runny egg on top. He really enjoyed it and I had a bite. Definitely something we would order again. I had their shrimp and grits. I am normally not one to eat grits, but these were so good, I couldn't stop myself. They were served with a tomato sauce the was spicy, andouille sausage and roasted red peppers. It was so good! I can hardly wait to have my leftovers for breakfast tomorrow. Unfortunately, my husband devoured his Brisket Tostada, so no leftovers there. Overall, I cannot recommend Local Republic enough for their exceptional food and service. Their prices are reasonable as well. Our tab on Sunday, which included one more espresso martini, was only $51. read more

Our first time eating here. I made a reservation for a late lunch using Resy. The host welcoming and friendly as was our waiter. The Dr. Egon burger was huge and delicious. My husband ordered the Reuben and said it was really tasty and we both brought half of our burger/sandwich home for another meal. The fries could have been better but we didn't ask for a fresher batch so that was on us. The restaurant has a nice ambiance and seems to be a popular spot in the nicely preserved and vibrant downtown square. There is a convenient, free surface parking lot directly behind the restaurant. read more

Daven was our bartender and server on Friday while we enjoyed a lunch date. My boyfriend had never been to Local Republic and I rave about the chicken livers. And I do not care for chicken livers and neither does he. Except, this is the only place I will eat them. He actually really enjoyed them himself! Anyways, we enjoyed a lunch date at the Republic and we will continue to come again. read more

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Our waitress definitely made the night for us. Upon showing up I was told I didn't have a reservation even though I received a confirmation. I was told that the confirmation I received wasn't a confirmation but an email confirming I can make a reservation. We had to wait an hour for an outdoor table.. after our visit I received another email about my reservation that "wasn't a reservation" thanking me for visiting and asking how my visit was.. make that make sense. Other than that we had a good time with lots of thanks to our waitress. She was definitely sunshine. Helping make recommendations and answered all our questions, she was great. Food was decent. I do feel it's more of a trendy restaurant rather than passionate food focus. Everything we ordered was just okay. I ordered the chicken sandwich with their Sawyze sauce and it wasn't as spicy as advertised. A little disappointed to be honest. Chicken livers were very strong and almost unpalatable. I love all organs but they did not taste clean. The rueben was actually good. Though the corned beef were more crumbs than slices. Everything was hot but the fries were cold and soggy. As if they've been sitting for a while. A great place to go with friends and absorb downtown Lawrenceville's vibes. Maybe not lie to customers about reservations though. I wouldn't have been as upset if I were told they messed up and I would have to wait. read more

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Gotta say this place has a simple and very interesting menu where everyone should be able to find something to enjoy. Decided to visit as its been a while since we last went and Resy made made the reservation process super easy.. The food was awesome - however i did have to ask for some salt for my pimento cheese grits - the prices are very reasonable and the service was 5 star. Our server was really the star of the show and had such a pleasant demeanor. I actually don't recall the last time that I had a server the good. She made recommendations and offered up sample of the a couple of beets before for I decided on one. My wife had a salad and added chicken that she really enjoyed and I made a meal off the small plate chicken livers which were some the best I have ever had. If you looking for a nice, yet casual place in downtown Lawrenceville be sure to check out the Local Republic. read more

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The food lacked flavor in OUR opinion. The chicken was fried crispy like the hubby likes, just needed more seasoning. My two egg breakfast was okay, had to add salt and I am not a salt person. I usually use Mrs. Dash. My mom's shrimp and grits was okay. It could have used a little extra pinch or two of something. Also, it was so runmy she has to eat with a spoon. Aside from the food not having enough flavor for us, the service was GREAT! Our young lady, Jaimie was awesome! Her attentiveness and great attitude made up for the food. read more

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