Visited Locals tonight and the team just killed it! The service, the meal, and the atmosphere were all perfect. We had the sweetest waitress and the chef truly outdid themselves. The filet, and veggies were cooked perfectly to our order. It's been a while since we've had a great steak dinner, and once again you've made it memorable! Keep it up LocalS crew! You are amazing, we love you! Ava, we cannot wait to come back to try the brownie! read more

Came here while visiting family in Fairhope. The location and outdoor seating are perfect for an afternoon on the town. It was a particularly hot day so we sat in the back room outside, but I recommend if you stop by to sit outside (pending the weather). Ordered a walnut and cranberry salad with shrimp. Portions were decent and shrimp was tasty! Servers were friendly. Only recommendation is to add some music to the back room, since it was very quiet, but otherwise recommend. read more

Absolutely loved this place! My coworker and I really wanted a good burger, and this was the perfect place. You can build your own burger with the options of beef, bison, lamb and the special was venison. I chose bison with the spicy Cajun and garlic aioli sauce and it was perfect! The restaurant itself was super cute with a gorgeous garden like courtyard that we dined in. The next I'm in Fairhope for work I will make sure I visit this gem again. read more

It's not called Locals for nothing. While it's far from a fancy joint, it's definitely not a dive diner either. Service was great and food is on point. I'm a burrito guy so it goes with saying that I'm ordering my favorite off the menu. It didn't disappoint. The house hot sauce and salsa are a must try too. My buddy order the BnG. It's a large portion that WILL NOT disappoint. It's worth it. Just go. read more

Was expecting a lot more due to the solid reviews. The atmosphere & service were wonderful (except for bringing a tablet to the table for payment with 25% tip preselected- incredibly tacky). However, the food is overpriced, uninspired & basic, so in a sense, I guess that makes this place a perfect reflection of modern Fairhope... Overpriced, uninspired, and basic. read more

Man, this place used to have amazing food. I would tell everyone about this place before it moved. I am NOT a burger fan, but was told I HAD to try theirs. I did one day, and I was hooked. That burger was so tender, juicy, and tasty. The elberta cheese was just melted into the crevices of the burger, the bread was definitely fresh. I mean, amazing. So, we come back.....and the burger was very confusing. There was juice dripping from the patty, but the patty was tasteless and dry with a weird texture. I could hardly tell there was cheese on it. I actually took my burger apart to check and see if it was there. It was, couldn't taste it though. My husband took a bite because he didn't believe me, he has been vegetarian for a while.....which says a lot. He looked at me in disbelief and confirmed what I told him. It wasn't a bad burger, but not what it used to be. Our server was great though. The atmosphere at the new location is good. I miss the Italian place that used to be there though. read more

Locals - Beef patty with elberta cheese, onion, jalapenos, and garlic aioli on French buns with fries - New American Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Service is awesome, had the shrimp pasta the other nite, excellent. Love the summer evening atmosphere.

At 5:00 p.m. yesterday, two out of five of us have never been to Local's. Even before the food was ordered, one was clearly frustrated by the hostess' directions and she noticed the room was extremely warm. Menus arrived and we all noticed the dirt, the pages upside down from each other (the menus were a sign to come). I warned the frustrated friend that Local's has repeated been out of something - greens for salads, mushrooms, some protein. Sure enough, my frustrated friend ordered the pizza and was then told Local's was out. I ordered the arancini, my favorite. 10 minutes later, the server was back saying arancini was not on the menu (the menus had been outdated). Out of 4 tables (about the same amount of diners), us arriving first, our food was the last served. The meatball order was wrong and sent back. The frustrated friend immediately frowned about the so-small fried pasta and only ate 1/8th. My $12 ricotta dip was 5 3x3" pieces of skinny focaccia and a SMEAR of ricotta (where was the dip?). A skip the bun burger was served so unappetizing, looking naked by itself on a gigantic plate. Fries were greasy and over salted. Getting the bill paid was another ordeal with the server having to go back to figure out the new payment system. By then, the table's consensus was that overall Fairhope's dining scene has worsened - food and service - and not just based on this experience. Once outstanding, now Local's has fallen into that category. I've been there 6 times and won't be back. And certainly not my frustrated friend and most of my table. read more

First time to ever step foot in downtown fairhope Alabama and was told to try Locals. No hostess at stand so went inside and found a human working there and she looked super offended I interrupted her. She told me to go to hostess stand and I said oh nobody is there. Went back to hostess stand along w 2 other ladies who had shown up. She says she is going to seat me in the bar so we walk through this long alley that I didn't know was part of the restaurant and I said could I just sit outside? She said sure and I picked a table. This old man walks by and pours his drink out in the plant directly 2 inches behind me and turns out he's the musician/ singer in the alley. Who knew‍ I sat and reviewed the menu and watched people get served food and waters. I figured out what I wanted and k still sat w nobody saying a word. I made eye contact w 2 servers. Nothing. I got up and went to bar to ask who could serve me and he said "what do you need" and I said a server and he said he has this entire area inside at the bar but he's be there. I sat again. I stared and sat and stared and sat. Nobody ever came. I got up and went to front passing what seemed like happy customers in the alley but nobody helped me not one person. And I sat there a good 20 minutes or more. Pretty sad to be passed by servers , ask for help from the bartender and still nobody helped. I took my menu and my unwrapped silverware to the front and All the hostess could do was apologize. I even asked if there was a table inside where I could get service and she said no but I could pick any table by the door leading inside. maybe then I'd get seen and sever? Idk They were not that busy! What they are is under staffed ? and their staff they have is rude and they have zero customer skills! This is mainly a review for management that should know how their employees treat others at their establishment. Not good! Never ever should someone wanting to spend money at your establishment be treated this way or made to feel this way! read more

One of the best burgers I have had on the coast. We popped for lunch one Friday afternoon and this did not disappoint. Great service. Its a small place and it was crowded. Fine fresh burger with mushrooms and fresh fries. We had the arrancini too. Very good. We'll be back. read more

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Hands down the best restaurant in Fairhope!! I had the bison burger, my son had the elk burger special and my husband had the beef burger. We all 3 had drink specials. Everything right from greet to table was phenomenal! The restaurant was cozy with blankets at the tables and outdoor heaters for your comfort but we sat inside in a room off the main restaurant that had 8 tables. Our server was incredible! It was just the best experience bar none!!! 10 stars!!!! read more

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I liked their wine dinner a lot, enthousiastic chef, local health filosophy, and I hear they have great plans with their already picturesque alley. But the best ingredient is that they are and attract 'real people' read more

Locals - New American Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

My husband and I enjoy eating at Locals. The dinner menu is great. Our waitress, Hope was awesome. Very kind and took great care of us. We will be back for dinner and request Hope as our waitress . read more

Great menu and it's all farm to table. The atmosphere is the best. I have never had a better carrot cake than here at Locals

Shrimp and grits outstanding. Service was excellent and loved the courtyard experience.

It is really BAD when you get sooo Salty you can not eat. The hamburger an even the French fries were to salty to eat. I have dined here many times before and enjoyed it, but this was too much. read more

Great service and great food! Our waitress, Eva, was so sweet and personable! I loved the outdoor seating area and will definitely be back for lunch! read more

We had a lovely meal here! My husband got the Mahi Mahi sandwich and I the arugula pecan salad with chicken. Everything fresh and delicious. Our waitress Eva was a star. We sat outside and enjoyed the live music and people watched. read more

we have been going to Locals for years and have had a decent meal each time. Unltil last night. I had a party of 9 and had requested the glassed in room away from kitchen. We arrived to find another party of 11 in same room. IF that party was also booked I should've been told. the space is too small that that many people. We ended up in main room . It was busy, and noisy but we thought it would be better than with the other party in smaller room. Now the real fun begins. We selected Locals because they have options for vegan/ vegetarians and we had one in our party . It was listed on BOTH website AND the menu we were given. The veggie burger... not available, big disappointment as this is what she really wanted. She then asked for Mediterranean sandwich. Not available. So all that was left was salad which she didn't want. She ordered soups and fries as that's all the choices. And also NO arancini. The reason for these not being available was " they were short staffed ". Thats unacceptable. If you can't get them take them OFF the menu. Period. Also my burger came WITHOUT the bacon and mushrooms I ordered, and paid for as well as being medium not med rare. To say this night was a HUGE DiISAPPOINTMENT is an understatement. We will most likely not be back until they get their act together. Our waitress was nice. She was doing her best . We were told the owner was having health issues ( and I wish her a speedy recovery) but maybe everyone was doing their best but on this night it wasn't. read more

Not the experience we hoped to have. Food was okay. We arrived pretty early and still had to wait for service. My mom's bean salad was not really appealing. read more

I have been going to this beautiful venue - it should be a wedding venue!! - for some months last winter, and hearing the stories around and inside it I got to understand it is not just the body nourishing food that makes this venue stand out: it is the soul nourishing owner. Being a local to Fairhope she takes her staff - that she pays more than average, always believing in goodness, knowing that she feeds their families too, not just with money but with exemplary deeds too - along beautiful initiatives: 1) does a homeless shelter need a Christmas dinner? She provides it for free. 2) does that same shelter need a car to bring homeless people to work? She makes her venue available for free, and also all the food, so the shelter could raise 25.000 dollar for the car via a fundraising dinner. And that in a winter period when weather has less people coming in the restaurant, or the wrong people. And she does it anyway. So the food I ate was not only to fill my stomach or her wallet, it fills heart and soul and hope in people, provided they allow themselves a world in which this can and will still exist. She is even organising food tours abroad to have her customers have the same heart and soul and body healing experience that she has personally had too! In Memphis - soul music capital - I saw several venues advertising with 'soul food', but Fairhope could consider to officially honor her as a citizen that with her food and existence represents the goodness of Heart and Soul, physical, mental, social. Fairhope as the capital of Heart and Soul Food! Imagine people coming to Fairhope for that, all starting at this Locals Fairhope. read more

The first time I ate here was for my future daughter-in-laws bridal luncheon. The service was great and the food was amazing. Very different than what other restaurants have to offer. read more

Poor experience, service was slow, food came out undercooked, they gave me someone else's food and then came back five minutes later demanding it back. read more

I honestly expected more with all the rave reviews. The menu is pretty much a burger joint that charges 2.75 for every topping you add outside of a Big Mac. They do have some good pasta dishes and salads, but truly not the best burger or sandwich I've ever eaten. Cocktail menu seems fun, but you'll pay just as much for your cocktail as your scant burger. Think I'll grill at home. read more

Terrible service. Took forever to get our drinks and food. The waitress seemed like she didn't want to be there. The food wasn't even good. Especially for the price. Cute looking place, but I would not eat there again. read more

One of our favorites. Love to support local businesses. The food is amazing. Every thing we tried had been amazing. Love the interior makes it feel like an upscale vibe. Service is always top notch. Love to sit by the kitchen and watch them prepare the food read more

Beware. My lunch was 16.00 but when I asked for a print out of my bill (you have to ask for one) the charge was 16.55! When I asked why they just took it off my bill but gave me no reason. Please check your bill all the time. read more

Great food and ambience! Hard surfaces make it hard to hear so take note of that. Food was worth trying once...steak was cooked perfectly and hubby pizza was spot on! Will go back but try when it's not busy. read more

Went today for lunch! There were 9 of us and they were so accommodating to us! The food was so delicious and fresh! We had everything on the menu from appetizers, salads, sandwiches and burgers! Their fries are spot on good the shrimp and grits was spectacularly good! The shrimp scampi sandwich was also good but something you don't see on a lot of menus! Highly recommend this place! They have indoor and outdoor seating and the ambiance is so beautiful because of the flowers, the design and the decor! The wait staff were all so nice and accommodating! Sorry I forgot to take photos! read more

One of the Best burgers we've ever had! Nice place to chill for the evening too! The service was amazing, very friendly and attentive. We were made to feel welcome but not intrusive. read more

Good Food with a knowledgeable chef. Good service Good ambiance is romantic Look forward to our next visit read more

Locally sourced food, indoor and outdoor seating patio shaded seating, live music on weekends. Private dining area. Wonderful owners, community minded, excellent staff. Wade is incredibly talented chef! Shrimp and grits are mouthwateringly amazing! The filet was excellent and butter knife tender. Go you won't regret it! Lamb burger w mint aioli is fantastic! read more

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We stopped in while visiting the area from Minneapolis and Fargo. I love shrimp and grits and was hoping Locals At The Alley would fulfill my cravings for them. Not only the shrimp and grits meet my cravings, they were the best ever. Our server, Whitney, was a true professional tending to our needs both timely and unobtrusively. If you are within a 50 mile radius of Fairhope, do yourself a favor and visit Locals and ask for Whitney. read more

Best Cesar salad. I added the shrimp it was superb. I was surprised it was open Sunday

In town for one night. Was looking for a dog friendly patio. Man am I glad I found Locals. The service is spectacular and food divine. I had the shrimp n grits. When I say it was the best I've ever had I am not kidding. Seriously over the top delicious. read more

Locals - Shrimp and grits - New American Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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10 out 10. Service was terrific and only surpassed by the flavor and quality of the food served here. My salad was right out of a garden and the chicken was well seasoned and moist. The hand cut fries and house made sauces were nothing short of amazing. I highly recommend eating here. You will not be disappointed. We are inside but the alley is lovely. read more

Locals - Alley - New American Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Thank you Whittney for a fun time ‼ We will be back. Best service ‼we love Fairhope and Locals!! read more

My wife and I went into this Locales last night around 7:30 (7/5/2025) The weather outside looks like rain and as a hostess grabbed her menus and started leading us through. I pointed out a table right up front, but she told me they were overwhelmed, so we followed her and followed her Outside the building to another building where there was a long bar, one person sitting at the bar and no one else in there but 1 employee. This room was like a dungeon!! She led us to a table in the back corner, which was dark and dirty and dirty napkins on the bench side. The table was so unlevel you could not have even eaten on it! I was appalled and felt insulted that she took us in there! I don't know that I've ever felt so angry! She might as well have put us in a mop closet!! I sat there for about 20 seconds and then told my wife we are leaving!! I had a few words with the hostess that took us back there, and she looked at me like she didn't care one bit!!! What started out as a wonderful evening turned into a despicable event!! We found a restaurant named Gambino's. We had a wonderful dinner, a great view and a excellent waiter! read more

Our absolute favorite place. Period. We drive over sometimes just to eat (2 hour drive from our home). Be sure to get some bruschetta and the shrimp pasta is our personal fave. Everything made from fresh local ingredients. Exceptional service and food is 5 star. read more

Love sitting outside you feel like you're dining in Europe! Fabulous food and great service! read more