Local Three was fairly easy to find, even though it feels tucked into a mixed use development. They have a parking deck, and a nice perk is that valet covers your parking for up to 6 hours. The menu seems to change seasonally, which makes me want to come back and try more. The truffle popcorn was really good, though I honestly think it would make a great complimentary table snack. The Rockefeller oysters were cooked well and still had plenty of flavor, but they weren't included in the BOGO oyster special. I also tried the truffle toast, which sounded better than it tasted for me, so I swapped it for the McDowell burger. It was cooked medium and was much better. My Coming to America fans will get that name. They also have a 'Whiskey Bible' with a ton of options if you're into whiskey. Overall, it was a good experience and I'd definitely come back read more

Local Three - Truffle Sandwich - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Spontaneous and brilliant decision to get Thgvg eve to go! I happened across the Insta post detailing the night's meal. It was all terrific, so a few notes: The salad dressing is a yummy and tangy vinaigrette, with plenty leftover. The fancy spaghettio-s were fun and paired perfectly with the well seasoned meatballs. Way too much for just two so we had our first leftover lunch today! We adore the tiramisu at MTH and figured it might be the same recipe here, and it delivered; it was also perfect to finish late night. Local Three never disappoints! read more

Local Three - Thanksgiving eve meal to go! Delicious spaghetti Os and meatballs. - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Stopped by for a pre-dinner drink before going to Arbitrage room. I enjoyed a mocktail with apple syrup made in-house. It was really delicious and the flavors were vivid. I hope to come one-day for their brunch buffet. I was also able to observe their infamous bourbon selection. This is definitely on my list of spots to come visit once dry January ends. read more

Local Three - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Sunday Brunch Review!! Would give more stars if I could! My hubby and I made a reservation at 10:15 and were greeted by Malachi, who gave us all the deets about their brunch. Fantastic drink offerings but we opted for tea. The absolutely COOLEST THING about this brunch is that patrons are invited to the kitchen to fill up their plates. The entire staff from the hosts to the cooks were super upbeat and fun. Now the yummy stuff.... So many options for all palates. We enjoyed every bit of it... vanilla scones, fruit/ cream, quiche, French toast, roasted potatoes, shrimp and grits, Mac n Cheese, brisket quesadillas, mini sliders. Dessert table had mini cupcakes and tarts, but we were stuffed! Definitely returning to Local Three Kitchen for brunch again! read more

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I was initially hesitant about coming here. I'm not sure why. But it was a wonderful experience. The restaurant's decor was sort of modern rustic (?) but classy. Our waitress (Melissa) was so sweet, just attentive enough and helped us with more ideas for experiencing the area. The concept was unique to me--buffet offerings are laid out in one of their kitchens (they have 2). The food choices were a mix of tradition brunch (pastries, breakfast meats, and scrambled eggs) and savory items (jambalaya grits, ribs, brisket quesadillas). I tried almost everything and enjoyed it all, but especially the croissants (3 types), as they were incredibly flaky. The waitress told us that they are made in house by their own pastry chef. If they have their mocha cheesecake (and u like cheesecake), save some room because these are divine, so smooth and just enough sweetness. Definitely a place to try, although I feel it doesn't quite warrant the $50 per person (adult) price. read more

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Similar opinion of this restaurant as I gave 10 years ago. The food is underwhelming, not tasty and really not well prepared. My dinner companion and I both agreed that a three star rating is appropriate, at least for her fish entrée and the brussels sprouts; however, I'm only giving it two stars because my "prime rib" Chicago beef sandwich was so bad - dried out bread that literally fell apart when I took a bite, only three bites of meat on the entire sandwich, and pickled vegetables that had a very unpleasant taste. The chocolate cake, although dark in color, did not taste like chocolate; we both thought that if you close your eyes and eat it, you would never realize you are eating chocolate. Our server was very good, but that's really the best we can say about this restaurant. read more

I was thrilled to hear that Local Three was still around since my initial visit around 10 years ago. I was even more excited about the fact that they were still doing their unique brunch buffet in which patrons could walk through the kitchen and just pull small plates off the pass. It was such a fun experience that I really wanted to revisit. The restaurant was as I remembered it - sleek and rustic with a real Southern vibe. The service was friendly and engaging. However, I spent little time focusing on the staff or décor, because I could not wait to get into the kitchen and grab some food. There were just so many items, all broken into "Starter", "Breakfast", and "Lunch" portions of the menu. A few of my favorites were the Smoked Salmon Toast, Buttermilk Biscuits with Peach Jam, Patatas Bravas, Shrimp and Grits, Chilaquiles, and Collard Greens. After stuffing ourselves on several plates from the kitchen, we saved room to try some tarts off a dessert table that was located next to the host stand. The small, delicious bites were all we could handle by that point, but they were still much appreciated. The brunch buffet at Local Three was really like no other in the way the food was acquired by the diners and in the gourmet quality of the menu items. I highly recommend this experience! read more

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Honestly one of the best meals my husband and I have had. Our waiter Alvin and all of the staff were amazing! Alvin spoke about the menu with pride and has great recommendations. You'll have a great meal if he's your waiter. Favorite food: The hot honey wings...omg. Best wings/wing sauce I've ever had. The chef was so nice to send us home with some extra sauce. Kid friendly!! We brought our 2yo and our 7 month old and everyone was welcoming to them. The kids meals are some of the best we've had too. Our daughter got kids chicken tenders and asked for a second plate. That never happens... If we lived in the area we would be regulars. You gotta check this place out! read more

Local Three - Cocktail called " Let me see that booty work" - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Just an awesome dining experience. Every member of the team there was so attentive and so great that it would have been five stars almost without consideration for the food. But the food is even better! Highly recommended to us as out of town folks and now we highly recommend to anyone who reads this. read more

This place is a diamond in the rough. Off the beaten path due to being in an office park, I have been a handful of times and each time it has exceeded my expectations. The staff goes out of their way to make it a great experience, but the food is the star of the show. read more

I was really interested in going to this restaurant because it was recommended to me by a friend. I was enticed by the buffet and the fact that you go into the kitchen of the restaurant to serve yourself. That sounded like a new and interesting concept. I will say, though that I was a bit underwhelmed overall. The staff was very nice and overall the ambience was pretty good, but I think that the buffet in the kitchen didn't really provide a major addition to the experience and the food was good but not great...so if someone just really wanted to experience the kitchen buffet they provide then I would recommend it but overall it was fair but not great. read more

I was tempted to do. TikTok about this place but decided against it. I don't want to ruin the mystery of this hidden gem! Local Three is tucked away on the first floor of The Forum at West Paces. It's a charming live/work neighborhood that you'd have to know how to get the there and where to go. This was a suggestion from a former colleague to meet up for drinks and dinner. He likes it for the extensive bourbon selection. Their menu is simple and seems seasonal based on market availability. That evening were NJ oysters. We skipped that ordered The McDowell. Yes, named after Coming To America the movie! We started with the sampler charcuterie board. It left a lot to be desired. To drink, I ordered a whisky sour to sip. It was light, sweet and boozy. Overall, great ambiance and service was attentive, personable and easy. I'd go back to try other menu items and tasty drinks. read more

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Loved this tucked away restaurant. It was recommended to us by my son who said I have never had a bad meal there. We were delighted. Our waiter, Malikai helped us negotiate the menu and every recommendation was fabulous. We will be back! read more

The interior had a laidback but upscale feel. The service was amazing - we got great recommendations from our waitress and she was very attentive. And the food was delicious, minus The Apple dessert which we had higher expectations for. Cocktails were also solid, strong and with complex profiles. read more

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Wow. I have never had a pork chop that was so good. Absolutely amazing. Great flavor, moist, excellent flavor. Just a bit of bite. What a wonderful meal. Also had the Old Fashioned and a C.R.E.A M. Wonderful, flavors. Great service. First time here - will definitely return... read more

Local Three - Dusted Venison. What a treat. - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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We went today for Mother's Day dinner. We didn't know when we made the reservation that the only dining option was the buffet. The options were fine, but honestly nothing knocked our socks off. For five of us, the bill was almost $500. With only the buffet, we ordered two N/A beers and one glass of wine. One of my children is 11. The price was exorbitant. We have been before and I have no clue why they are now price gouging. This was too expensive for a somewhat decent buffet. We won't be back for a special occasion. read more

My husband and I dine frequently at Local three. We had a fabulous dinner there last night. I ordered the special. A very clever twist to shrimp and grits. I asked to substitute the grits for steamed rice. It wasn't recommended but the chef accommodated my request. The dish was beyond fabulous!! 5 stars! Thank you to the chef. And as always Shawn and Christian, our bartenders were great! We always sit at the bar and their service and company never disappoints. read more

All was exceptional!! We will visit this place again ! Thank you for making Mothers Day Special! read more

We have been going to Local Three for many years and it had become our go-to Sunday brunch spot until Covid hit. The service is excellent, with great people and nice conversations. We weren't big into Southern cooking until finding Local 3, and now we're hooked! Outdoor seating is our preference as it can get too loud inside (although they've put noise panels that helped a lot). We enjoy taking a stroll around the gardens after a full meal, and it makes it for a perfect Sunday after church. Highly recommend! read more

Local Three - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Dinner is a 5. Brunch is a 2. We love this spot for dinner, so we decided to try it for brunch. We were so disappointed. The only option is a $35/pp brunch. The coffee cake, bacon, and potatoes were yummy. Everything else was totally disappointing. The scrambled eggs and quiche have a terrible texture. The sausage is rubbery turkey sausage. The sliders were cold. I hope they bring back the a la carte brunch menu. The photos from that time looked great. read more

Local Three has one of the best brunches I have been to in Atlanta. The food options are incredible. The Restaurant is hard to find, but it is worth the adventure. Sitting inside or outside, you will have a pleasant, quiet time. The servers know their stuff. Mimosa options abound. Second time there for brunch, my family and I will be back. read more

The food menu doesn't provide for a substantial number of options - but certainly enough to cater to a few different tastes. We had the French fries (standard), charred edamame (pretty good, albeit with perhaps a bit too much sweetness from the sauce), the asparagus cacio e pepe (creative and worth trying), and the Thai peanut salad (decent...and reasonably sizable portion). Their "brown liquor" menu is quite extensive - but just ask for recommendations from the bartenders about what you'd like. Servers are friendly and happy to accommodate your preferences, where applicable. This place has tons of bourbon! Ambiance: Pretty chill and casual "local" vibe on a Thursday - really loved it in that respect. read more

Best experience we've had in Atlanta! Everything was delicious, staff was incredible, and the ambiance was great. 11/10 read more

Local Three - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Local Three is located a rocks throw from the Governor Mansion in a very nice neighborhood. The atmosphere is calm but the volume is up just a tad but not to the point where you can hear your party talking to you. The service was good and the whisky and bourbon selection is what would seek to be endless. We went for brunch and the food was cooked well and presented in a tasteful manner. The food was good, though good it missed the mark in a very simple place. The chicken biscuit looks amazing and has apple butter on it...they don't put much so add for extra on the side and you may want hot sauce as well for more kick and flavor. The one item they could've done that would have made the biscuit a star was honey butter. C'mon chef I gave you a tip...use it. Besides that good food not great and really good bartenders. The hostess were okay..not bad but they seemed tired but were respectful of customers. Would I go back again...yes...and I'd bring my own honey butter. :-) read more

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The brunch buffet is back!!! I've been a huge fan of the brunch buffet here pre Covid and even ordered it to go when they did that at the beginning. I like that they rotate items again because that keeps me coming back for a new experience every time. Some changes to note - it's now double the price (was about $25 now about $50 pp) and no more bottomless mimosas but you still get a decent price on those with options. Even with the price increases I still think it's worth it to return. read more

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Amazing staff and amazing food! We've made this a local fave! The menu changes each time but every time there's a treat! The service is quick nd the food is always good. The unique salt and pepper shakers are a good twist read more

My wife and I ate on Saturday night and had a fantastic meal. We started with the focciccia ( sp) and the artichokes. The bread was accompanied by soft roasted garlic cloves which made a great spread on the bread when you crushed them to a paste. Then there were artichoke bottoms stuffed with chopped olives , sweet peppers and spices. Both were fantastic. For entrees we both had the scallops. They came out perfectly cooked surrounding a mound of Thai flavored sticky rice. And some diced veggies. For dessert we had the Eton mess which was alternating layers of a very light and creamy lemon curd and orange marmalade. I loved it but my wife didn't like it so I guess you really have to like a strong citrus taste to enjoy it. Overall the food was fantastic. The service was great. I'm sorry I don't remember our waiters name he did a great job. We sat outside where it was quieter. All and all an extremely pleasant evening. read more

Great place! Super cute and lovely bar. The food was delicious and the waiter was super friendly! Brussel sprouts to die for! Buffalo cauliflower very good Duck bolognese- very good Others in my party had the burger abandoned char- plates were cleaned! Can't wait to return! read more

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What's not to love about this place. I've only been for weekend brunches but hope to try dinner sometime. The brunch setup is awesome with you going through a Buffett line in the kitchen, seeing the chefs make the food, while playing some nice jams. They even let my son request a song. There's a variety of foods ranging from French toast to wings. Kids under a certain age also eat free, which is nice because my kids don't eat so much to justify the AYCE experience. The servers were nice, taking drink orders and refilling drinks since the brunch is self serve. read more

Everything was strong, staff was efficient and polite. I don't think that the minimum for the review needs to be 85 characters. Less is more

This place had a good vibe to it, the lighting was nice, it's was a bit noisy but happy. The service overall was good and the food came reasonably fast. However our waiter debated everything. One person asked for medium rare steak, it came well-done. The waiter said that's how medium-rare looks like on this cut!!! What?!!! Then they brought her a pretty much raw steak. Oh well. Another person had a dish that was spicy. She didn't necessary want to return it but just asked the waiter if it was meant to be spicy since it wasn't mentioned on the menu. The waiter said something along the line that the food is not spicy, she is the problem. - Shimmy shimmy ya cocktail: very strong complex flavor, not bad but not necessary great either. - Oysters w/Spinach, Garlic & Cheese: good flavor from toppings but they kind of killed the oyster, couldn't even taste it. - Truffle popcorn: I don't care for popcorn but everyone seemed to like it. It has a truffle noise to it. - Brussels sprouts: really good flavor & crunchy. - Braised Brisket Stroganoff: I loved my main dish - it wax very flavorful and pretty decent amount of it. Rich tasty flavors, different textures in the dish, really good meal. - The Apple: favorite dessert of 3. Cool looking and delicious. - Rice pudding Cheesecake mouse: it was interesting. I liked it and I'm glad we ordered it. - Chocolate Carmel cake: Rich flavors but too sweet for my taste. Other seemed to really enjoy it. read more

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It was our first time eating at Local Three and we will be back! The food and service was great! It's not a huge place so I would recommend making a reservation for a Friday or Saturday night. Everything we ate we delicious. We started with a loc cheese board. All of the cheeses were very good! Some of the best Gouda I've ever had. We had the trout and tri tip burnt ends for dinner which were both wonderful. The portions were actually larger than I expected. The trout came with two decently sized pieces of fish which was nice. The burnt ends were delicious and served with a succotash which balanced the heaviness of the fish. Overall, great dining experience. It was a little tricky to find for us (we could just be dumb) because it is located in an office complex type area. Parking was easy a d the validated our parking which is always nice. read more

Local Three - North Georgia Mountain Trout - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Hidden gem in Buckhead for sure. The fried okra might be one of their best and most delicious things on the menu. And it's an appetizer. Great range of drinks to choose from. The menu changes frequently which lets you know it's fresh. I was even impressed they had a kids menu complete with coloring sheets (the server brought the coloring sheets). The low country boil was disappointing for sure. Like it wanted to be that but maybe it wanted to be shrimp and grits or something in between. The BBQ chicken nachos were recommended to us by someone not our server (maybe a manager?) and they were quite delightful. The crab cakes were fresh and light. They validate parking which is nice. I'll definitely come back though. Again a hidden gem in Buckhead but it's not typical Buckhead style which is great! read more

We had another visit last night and it was wonderful! Our server Richard was very knowledgeable and a fantastic server! Thank you for another great visit! read more

Local Three - Apple Dessert 10/10 - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Yesterday's Brunch Sunday Experience Hello, I hope this meets the right person, my name is Gena' and I had the privilege of eating Easter Sunday Brunch with a colleague after the baptism of his daughter.. I was so impressed with your Sunday brunch the service and the food was stupendous. Therefore, I had my girlfriend make reservations for other girlfriends who had birthdays for April. We were there yesterday April 27, 2025. Our reservation time was 1 PM. Because of my experience, I invited seven other people to experience what I experienced on Easter Sunday, and boy was it a total letdown. The food was cold. The presentation was not the same.. The bacon was burnt the brisket was overcooked, the banana foster pancakes were burnt, the grits were lumpy, shrimp gravy was cold and tasteless, We asked for biscuits, and the gentleman pulled the biscuits from a tray and placed them where we could retrieve them, the gentleman did not attempt to warm them, they where cold and hard. Each person that I raved to about Local Three Sundays brunch would never patronize your establishment due to the experience that they had. It was by far not the best. I'm bringing this to your attention not because I want a refund, I am merely making you aware that my first time being at your restaurant my experience was great and the food was impeccable versus yesterday when the food was cold not up to part. Yours Truly GClements read more

Everything was phenomenal! Cozy yet simple steak house vibes. The lamb meatloaf was outstanding! They ran out of the wine we ordered but they recommended a great replacement. Excellent service as well! read more

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This is my tried and true spot! We host a lot of work events here and the staff, accommodations, food, and atmosphere are always a hit! The coordination with the events team is always seamless. Our out of towners are always impressed by Local 3. When I'm not at work, my friend and I regularly hit up Local 3 for their breakfast buffet. This is not your average buffet though! The line takes you through the back of house kitchen where the food is being prepared and replenished right in front of you. I was skeptical of a breakfast buffet, after 6 years of coming here every experience has been remarkable. A true gem! read more

I went with a group for Sunday brunch. I have been to their brunch before for Mother's Day, but this was my first time experiencing their new brunch buffet. Our server was wonderful and offered me a free mimosa to celebrate my recent college graduation, which I enjoyed! The food was delicious, especially the pork quesadilla, buttermilk biscuits, and patatas bravas. Plus, I loved getting to walk through the kitchen. My only suggestion is that I would recommend they serve the food with warmers underneath because it was a little cold at times. But, I definitely want to go back for Sunday brunch again! read more

I was torn on how to rate the venue. I would probably give a 3.5. I went for brunch and although no individual dish was particularly disappointing overall the experience was underwhelming. The restaurant is located in a complex that includes a commercial tower and an apartment complex. A bit challenging to locate except once I parked in the commercial power plaza instructions were clear inside on how to find the restaurants. The restaurant takes reservations and has small rooms for a private group. Brunch is very popular so I highly recommend planning in advance. Brunch is served in the kitchen. Interesting choice if executed well but a few problems, for one it looked like it was in a bit of disarray. Cans were opened, rags hanging around, etc it didn't look that cleanly or upscale(clearly repackaging store brands or frozen items). Also, food came out inconsistently so unlike buffets of comparable prices(like canoe) you often might wait at one station for a refill. There also weren't many non red meat options. I enjoyed the pancakes, rolls, salad, also buffalo cauliflower. Shrimp was fine but often had to wait. They also don't have bottomless. read more

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The food is ALWAYS excellent and the service top notch! We were outside this time where the ambiance is toned down for me. That's a plus.