Located at the heart of downtown Fairhope, this place is like a throwback to what restaurants were like before they all became chain restaurants and franchises. Food portions are generous and they have plenty of options to build your own sandwich/burger. They have choices of game of the day (duck), grass fed beef, grass fed lamb, vegan and gluten free patties. The only downside is that service was slow - there was just one waitress for the entire restaurant and we waited close to 15 minutes before our order was even taken. read more

Locals - Blonde beer cheese soup - New American Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

One of my favorite places to go and take visitors. Great outdoor seating on good weather days. Multiple inside options and can accommodate a few larger parties as well. Food is great and at a good price. read more

It's beautiful at night but wasn't impressed by the food unfortunately. Service by the young lady that helped was great but our server just was okay . read more

Great food! Waitress a bit put out, but would return. Can't remember the exact name of the dish, but was mushrooms with pasta. I added shrimp, but it didn't need it. The mushroom sauce was awesome! read more

Had lamb balls in marinara on fettuccini. Marinara was obviously from farm to table. Fabulous flavor. My husband had shrimp scampi burger on focaccia with hand cut fries and couldn't have been happier. We managed to split a tiramisu that was spectacular. Locals was recommended by reliable friends. We'll be back! (I wish kitchen staff took smoke break further from dining tables. That aroma was a damper on a lovely sensual experience.) read more

We visited based on the positive reviews. I do not recommend. An angry aggressive lady came behind the bar, started clanking glasses, berating the bar tender that was already there, and arguing with the published prices. I just wanted out of there fast. Won't be returning. read more

Great little spot with some interesting options. The shrimp and grits were amazing. Burger builds are neat, as they have so many meat options (even game options). Service was great and did not disappoint. Great little spot in little downtown Fairhope. If you find yourself in the area, it's worth a visit. A+++ read more

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

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Totally unimpressed with this place. We were seated inside looking into the open kitchen, while sitting there I observed a male blow his nose in the kitchen, still unsure if he washed his hands after (mind you he's the one plating the burgers) I also seen a waitress pick up a slice of cake from the prep area, the cake had fallen over on the plate so with her bare unwashed hands she picked it up and recentered it on the plate. Not to mention $60 for 2 burgers and the terrible stomach ache since eating there. Do not recommend. read more

Great burgers! Sit in the bar and ask for Avery- she's so sweet and makes some great cocktails! I love the outdoor seating and live music!

Great food and a pretty broad menu. A good place for a relaxing lunch and a glass of wine.

I decided to eat at Locals last week. It's a small deli type of restaurant that specializes in burgers and other American fare. It's not overly big so I imagine they are able to maintain consistency during busy services. I ordered the Lamb burger, and it was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Bun felt and tasted fresh. It really was a fabulous burger. Great job. If you want a fun place to eat with amazing burgers, you should definitely give it a try. Update: went to Locals again for lunch. Another home run. Had the Wade's Lamb, again along with their potato salad. Nice job Locals!!! read more

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

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First time stumbling into this place after living in the area for some time. The Mahi sandwich was amazing. I was super impressed by the portion size, the sauce it was topped with, and how it was cooked to perfection. I'm a stickler when it comes to fish and the chef did a great job. The stuffed mushrooms were also delicious. Check this place out if you're looking for a nice atmosphere and great meal. read more

Locals - Mahi sandwich and stuffed mushrooms. - New American Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

The service and food were horrible. The server never came back to take our order and left the restaurant without checking on us or letting us know. The chicken on the Mary's Chicken sandwich was too tough to eat. I had to walk and get our bill so we could get out of there. Not one person asked how our food was. Waste of money and time. Keep walking and try to find another place. read more

Food was excellent and service was average. After done eating meal, server did not removed dishes as we were having enjoyable conversation with friends. Don't like paying with tablet and not seeing itemized bill. read more

We ate at this restaurant on our drive from Texas to Florida. It was absolutely fabulous!!! The outdoor space is amazing!! Honestly why are all restaurants not like this? It's very Parisian or like mountain town/Estes Park kind of vibe. I had the recommended lamb burger and it was fantastic! My husband built his own bison burger and it was also wonderful. We got the pimento cheese puff and they were delicious hush puppies with homemade pimento cheese and honey but don't let the simplicity fool you, they were so good! Our waitress was friendly and attentive. It was a great experience! We recommend going out of your way for it! read more

Went back recently and was disappointed. Got shrimp scampi sandwich and one of the shrimp was horrible tasting. They gave me a credit for the dish which is appreciated. This review is the the Alley wine bar read more

Nice place . Inside and outside . Great atmosphere. I had the mahi sandwich it was so good . The mashed potatoes were delicious. Hubby had Caesar salad with grilled chicken breast. He loved it . They were busy but it wasn't that bad of a wait ; food came out hot and it was delicious; worth the wait . read more

Locals - Mahi-mahi sandwich with mashed potatoes. Hubby had Caesar salad - New American Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Such a great lunch spot! Our waitress was awesome. We had the special as our appetizer which was some sort of dip and hushpuppies. They melted in your mouth! Loved the sweet tea here too, ode to Louisiana because it was community coffee's. I had the shrimp pasta and my husband had the ready made pork burger. Everything was delicious! Seemed very farm to table. Service was fast too. read more

The shrimp and grits was to die for!!! Make their own focaccia bread. Also excellent. Ate on patio and enjoyed our visit to Fairhope while on vacation in Gulf Shores. Highly recommend !!! read more

Locals is a hidden gem in Fairhope! The bar, tucked in an alley that looks like the heart of Italy, is so welcoming. The happy hour is great and the food is delicious. The friendly staff will make you want to return. read more

I've been to this place twice. First time the food was excellent and they even had gluten free pasta! Second time was also good but they were out of gluten free pasta so I had to try something else. The service was good both times. I'm looking forward to going back. read more

Tried 3 times but never got served. I'm not sure who is in charge of this restaurant but they really need a better idea of what is happening in their town. One time we were told 20 to 30 minutes but after an hour, we still had not heard from them. Needless to say we had an excellent lunch somewhere else. At our second try, everything we tried to order they were out of - even the liquor for one of their special drinks. The other visit we were told they were closed for a wedding but they had had their opening signs out all day advertising lunch, happy hour and dinner times. Really sad business practice! read more

Might have been a bad day, but they need to step up the service. I'll return to a mediocre restaurant for good service. Host (at the barrel) told us 40-45 minutes for a table. After 45 minutes, and watching people walk up and sit down, my sister asked and was told we could go to the bar if we wanted. She told them we would wait for a table, but then they sat us...at the bar. The table was right beside where they mix drinks and it was VERY loud. We ordered burgers and a shrimp scampi sandwich. Burgers were good, but was missing my garlic aioli so it was dry. Our drinks were never refilled. We were asked once if everything was okay, but it was before we even had a chance to take a bite. We finished and sat there and the waitress (who must have also been the bartender) said she would be right with us. And we sat. And sat. She finally picked up our dirty plates and then brought the ticket - which needed to be separated but no one wanted to wait that long. So we sat with our ticket ready to pay, and sat, and sat. We finally left enough cash for the ticket and walked out. Hints: don't sit near the building where they mix drinks. It's loud and there are mosquitoes or gnats. read more

Great food, great atmosphere, and even better service from Whitney! I would definitely come here again just for the service...

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! I had the night's special; new potatoes with ranch & bacon, blackened okra, vegetable medley sautéed in bison stock topped with an 8oz fillet that was absolutely perfect! Topped off with live music in a setting that could have been a charming European alley anywhere on the Mediterranean coast and a cold glass of Prosecco to beat the heat... great evening! read more

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So disappointed! We made reservations for a place called Alley Bistro that we absolutely loved and was so looking forward to. Once we sat down we found out that the Alley Bistro and Locals merged and is basically an upscale burger place. Had my hart set on the chicken Marsala and the rack of lamb that made me love this place and now the best part of my dinner is the wine. Sorry but not coming back for this. read more

Locals - New American Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Love this LOCAL farm to table restaurant! The food is always so good and their homemade carrot cake is the best I've ever tasted. We always eat outside in the alley, day or night, and love the atmosphere and energy of the staff. The only negative we've experienced was with a couple of young, immature, rude hostesses last summer. read more

The hamburger, I have to admit is my favorite food! When I was a child, my dad even called me "Wimpy". Do you know the character, J. Wellington Wimpy? He was one of the characters in the comic strip Popeye and his favorite food was hamburgers. So, the name fits me well, even to this day. Lucky for me I live in a town that serves some of the best hamburgers ever.....https://savouralifewelllived.com/locals-market-restaurant/ read more

great place to eat amd have a cocktail. cute restaurant. this is a must to visit! the staff are super friendly. southern hospitality at its best!! read more

Super nice staff. Stopped in for a quick cocktail late in the afternoon after shopping. Was hungry and had an incredible burger. Great food great service read more

Probably won't be able to say anything great that someone else hasn't already been said by anyone else, but the one thing about my dinner here that was AMAZING was our server, Lisa! She was super kind and helpful when it came to recommendations and I was not disappointed with any of the meal. It was a 10/10 dinner and I'm definitely gonna be back! :) read more

Great place to go downtown for lunch. Good food, especially burgers!! One of the popular places to go.

We attempted to eat a Locals this evening but encountered a special kind of stupid when we asked for a table. When we approached the hostess and asked for an inside table we were informed that we could only be seated outdoors. I was told this as I looked indoors at mostly empty tables. I said it is cold, I would like a table indoors. The hostess replied that the outdoor waitress had nobody to serve and so we had to eat outdoors. My wife then asked if there were patio heaters. The hostess said there were no heaters because they were out of propane but they had blankets. We ate elsewhere and wonder how long a place run like this can last. read more

Súper fresh ingredients. Delish food in a very nice and relaxed atmosphere. Definitely a must when in town.

We stopped for dinner one evening after a high school soccer game. My wife and kids all ordered burgers, which they said were delicious. I had the shrimp and grits which I'd rate among the best I've had (they were really rich and filling). I snuck a few of my wife's French fries and was a bit sad that I didn't have an order of my own. The service was great. We were seated quickly (no wait), were attended to immediately, and received our order in timely fashion. We had an excellent meal and a positive experience. read more

This place is my favorite restaurant in Fairhope, and possibly this side of the bay! This is bizarre, but I am not a vegetarian and yet always order their veggie burger. Sounds weird, right??? It is KILLER! I don't remember what all they do to it but the beans marinate overnight in something to form the patties with the peppers and what not. It is AMAZING!!! I don't even like veggie burgers, but one day I got adventurous while on a health kick years ago... and I've never ordered anything else since haha! Every time I go (which unfortunately is only like twice a year), I get the veggie burger, on focaccia bread, (no lettuce or tomato because I really am picky and my tummy can't handle lettuce), Cajun cheese (can't remember what they call it, but it's local!), and I add bacon . Yes, bacon on a veggie burger. Now... the REAL show stopper??? Their peppercorn mustard and garlic aioli. Oh. My. Gosh. I order extra sides of each and just dip. Every. Single. Bite. It's so addictive!!!!! All I'm saying is... if u don't try this place... your missing out. read more

Cute little restaurant specializing in locally sourced ingredients for signature and customizable hamburgers/sandwiches. Offerings include various meat burgers as well as a vegetarian (vegan?) black bean burger. I've eaten here twice, both times getting the black bean burger. Lunch portions are ample without being overwhelming. They also had delicious local Kombucha by the bottle, as well as, what appear to be homemade desserts. read more

Locals - Black bean veggie burger - New American Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Restaurants are struggling these days with staff and customer service. The food here is delicious and most of the time we have good service- Last night was a bomb- Our friend ordered a burger and received fish and when we pointed it out the bartender/waiter just through up his hands and said he'd been really busy at the bar...Lots of other things went haywire too but it would take too long to write. In a town like Fairhope where there are so many good restaurants they need to step up their game. Our friend should have been comped for his meal since he did not eat the fish he didn't order. No action was taken to get him a burger. Really disappointed in Locals. read more

Amazing garden to table, locally sourced dining experience. Love the outdoor setting, restaurant provides lap blankets and heaters when the air is cool. Often entertainment provided, a nice bonus to the dining experience. The burgers and shrimp scampi sandwich is my favorite. Great food every time we have dined here. read more

It's amazing, what's in a name, and this is local! If it's not brought from local providers, it's made right there! And what a wild ride! All kinds of meat for burgers and salad. Service was excellent and was all taken care of, check include, right at the table. I'll be back! read more

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