We had a party of 7 for early dinner. The chairs and table were set up when we arrived and the manager and waitress greeted us right away. The atmosphere is very nice. Restaurant was very Clean and just a nice place to unwind and enjoy friends. I ordered the salmon which was delicious. Service was great! The only down side to us was that Happy Hour prices were only given in the bar area. So in spite of 7 of us ordering dinner and appetizers, we werent treated to Happy Hour prices and the bar area could never have accommodated our party. I questioned the staff about this policy. They said that the policy was put in place to expand the bar business. The bar was virtually empty and that was the 2nd visit for me. So I encourage the proprietors to offer Happy Hour prices for their dining patrons as I see it would increase their patronage and profit no doubt. Sincerely, Linda Luebs read more

Great local spot! A friend and I visited on a Friday evening and were able to get seated right away in a cozy booth. Our server was attentive and friendly. We ordered the fish n chips and club sandwich. Both were good. The fish was light and flaky. The drinks are cute and the Cosmo might have been the best Cosmo I've had. I'd definitely like to go back to try their HH. read more

We went before going to a play in Austin. Read about how good the fish and chips were. We both tried it and they were excellent. Came with plenty of thin crispy fries. Can't say enough good things about it. Also, the service was excellent. The waitress was engaging and helpful. She came around a couple of times to check on us and was always prompt. I had a beer she recommended that went with the meal and it too was excellent. Give the place a try. read more

Had such a nice lunch experience today at The Local. I first walked in and was taken aback at how nice it is inside. I was coming in from after a yoga class and was famished. The server let us choose our table and quickly seated us. The menu isn't huge BUT it has a little bit of everything. I was torn between ordering the strawberry fields salad and the The Local burger. (I think that was the name.) I went for the burger and fries and they were delicious! Portions were ample and the fries were seasoned perfectly. The gentlemen that brought our food to our table was polite and nice, we asked about the restaurant and when it opened. We learned that he and his wife are local owners and that this place is fairly new. I wish them a lot of success, I love to see local businesses thrive! I did want to mention they have a fully stocked bar and a nice cocktail menu. We didn't drink alcohol today but I will likely check out their happy hour soon. read more

Great food and wine! Good place for families, dates and girlfriends time! The service fast lovely and fast.

First time here. Nice digs! Comfortable seating. Super nice staff. Food surprisingly great. Well made cocktails and affordable.

We were looking for an antidote to a gray, rainy day in Austin and found it at The Local! We came for breakfast, right after they opened in the morning. The house made sausage is outstanding!-a must try! My wife said the toast was fresh and flavorful! The biscuits are another must try! The mimosas caught our eye - and will look to order some next time! The atmosphere is warm and cozy - and the service provided was friendly and genuine! Love this new restaurant in Southwest Austin!! We will be back! read more

The Local - Cool cats - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I stopped in for a hamburger with candied bacon and herb fries... outstanding!! I would highly recommend this place as a local drop-in spot. Service was excellent; food was well priced & delicious. Thank you!! read more

The Local - Bar area - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have seen signs regarding this place and have been trying to make it here. I received some gift cards from a silent auction and today seemed like the perfect day to go. We looked at the menu earlier, so we had an idea of what to get. When we walked in and were greeted as soon as we came in. We got a small booth that was really cute. I ordered the BLT and my daughter ordered the Turkey Club. We were given the option of either greens or fries and we chose fries. While looking at the menu we didn't see any non-alcoholic drinks but when we asked our waiter, he informed us they had coke fountain drinks and main root. After ordering our food it came out quite fast and they gave us our food on different places. I felt like it was the theme of the restaurant, but my daughter was complaining to me about how the plates didn't match each other and apparently it bothered her. IDK why as she was complaining since she was not paying for any of our food. It wasn't crowded but I don't know if it was because it was a Tuesday night around 6P. It wasn't loud other than the 2 men at the bar talking loudly but we were also on Duolingo learning Greek, so it was fine. We will probably stop by again in the future. read more

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The food was wonderful, pictures to come. Kameron was an amazing waitress. When we arrived the waiter that was assigned our table wouldn't wait on us, Jerod was his name. Kameron and the manager came through. Ambiance was not of interest after being treated the way we were when we arrived. This was odd because I do everything I can to support gay rights. Who knows the mind of some people. read more

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The local is a cute spot for breakfast! Ambiance is great, pricing and waitstaff were wonderful, they asked us if we needed more coffee / water so many times it was comical but not annoying. The pancakes and the French toast were delicious! read more

The Local - French toast! - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Lunch was top of mind and I was on the lookout for a new place to eat. I took a detour to The Local. Hard to catch from Brodie Lane, nestled between Tru Dentistry and JuiceLand, is a new and fresh spot, with friendly staff and a laid back atmosphere. I entered and was immediately greeted by the owner, adorning a server apron and smiling, with a handshake and exchange of names. First for me, and felt very welcomed. Just myself, I took a seat and looked at the one pager menu. I like simple menus. There are a few things that I must try Always when I see it on the menu, no matter what. In this moment it was the Monte Cristo. If any place is worth there salt, it's a good and proper Monte Cristo and The Local delivered. Also know as Croque-Monsieur or Croque Madame, originating from France and popularized in California, it is a sandwich that is the essence of comfort food. Served perfectly was the custardy bread stuffed with sweet ham, gooey velvety Gruyère cheese, and layered with a berry jam. I'd like my berry jam as a side and slathering it onto each bite, but The Locals all-in-one is nothing to complain about. The best part was the crispy custard bread, dusted with confectionery sugar. Plated in a way to keep hostage of the hot and tender crispy French fries is perfect. The service was great, albeit it wasn't busy. Many asks of how is everything, more tea refill, anything I can do's were amassed. I definitely will head back here for luck with some co-workers and maybe dinner with the family if I'm ever down south. read more

The Local - Monte Cristo - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Was not very impressed. Very slow to wait on us and very slow to serve. There were only a handful of people in there at the time so I am not sure why things were slow. read more

I met some friends here for breakfast on a Saturday morning. They had some great options on the brunch menu. I ordered the good day breakfast. The eggs were perfect, the bacon was crispy, and the biscuit was flaky and moist. The coffee was smooth and balanced. Our server was attentive and friendly. I loved the casual ambiance, and the parking was plentiful. It was a nice spot for brunch with a few friends. read more

I always have high hopes for this place but it always underwhelms. I think I'm finally learning my lesson. A burger and a kids grilled cheese shouldn't take over 40 minutes to get to the table. And especially not when they are mediocre quality and also not served as ordered. The food is always average. Nothing really stands out but it's at least close to home so there's that. read more

Great service, great food, nice ambiance but seating is very hard. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5, is that the bowl dishes, both of which were delicious (salmon & chicken) we ordered were in small diameter, tall plastic bowls. Very difficult to eat out of. Unable to stir ingredients or get to the bottom without food flying onto the table. Also, really cheap plastic, more like cereal bowl type, for this above average food! A more shallow, oval, ceramic bowl would better suit the level of food being served here, aesthetics and functionality! Have to say though, the food is very tasty and well seasoned! read more

The Local - Bowl with added salmon. Forgot to take pics before diving in! - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My husband and I popped in for a late Sunday brunch and had the BEST time. Not only is the restaurant/bar area cute, the food is amazing. The biscuits are the best I've ever had in my entire life . We got the biscuit basket to start (DO recommend) and I had the good day breakfast (which included another biscuit ) and hubs had the biscuit sandwich. So delicious! The service was a little slow but it was a pretty busy day. And it wasn't bad enough to deter us. In fact, we're probably going to check out their happy hour next. read more

The Local - Biscuits with butter and jam - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Good good solid service no complaints. Worth a trip! Support new places in south Austin!!

First time here. Nice place. Friendly service. Brunch cocktails are nicely priced. Boss lady ordered the eggs Benedict. Not bad. Way too much hollandaise sauce. I enjoyed my cheeseburger. Fries were a little salty. Prices are reasonable. We'll come back read more

I've only been here for happy, hour, but I've got to say this is one of the best happy hour deals I've found in town. Several great cocktails are offered and delicious food which would normally be considerably more expensive. I will certainly be back when I'm in the area! It's a nice intimate place to have a date or conversation. read more

The food is good. Gina is our favorite server. We have tried the Fish and Chips, lemon ricotta pancakes, strawberry salad with chicken, and one of the egg dishes - I think it was the Shady Hollow scramble. Great newer place in Far South Austin (Brodie/Slaughter). We have only done breakfast and brunch but are going to try dinner on our next visit. read more

Always satisfied at The Local. Last night I deeply enjoyed the grilled salmon in a creamy sauce with a few mushrooms. Good size portion. My wife's cheeseburger and fries were fine. Service was a bit disjointed but friendly. Easy parking. read more

We met friends as a party of 6 at The Local and enjoyed the ambiance and the food was very good. They only have one server for the entire front of house and she was quite busy keeping up. The bar was not well stocked when we were there, but all things said, we would go back! read more

Quiet, nice place. Food was tasty, hot and fresh. Service was pleasant - nice, easy menu.

I think this is the best place to grab a craft cocktail or glass of wine and a bite in the area. Will definitely be one of my new staples. This spot just opened up a few months ago, it's really sweet and cute inside. They have a stellar happy hour from 3-5pm, we came in on a Wednesday and the bar was packed! We weren't starving, but we tried the hatch mac bite, herbed fries, and the leafy green salad. Everything was excellent, I'm eager to check out their brunch. There's also plenty of parking available in the lot FYI! read more

The Local - Pinot Grigio - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had high hopes when I had dinner here with friends. The menu is extremely limited and I felt for what we got. The prices were high. Our server was delightful, fun and energetic. read more

I'll start by stating the best part of this place was the staff. Friendly and attentive. Overall place was homey. I appreciated the music. Now for the food. High-level, costs too much for what you get. Good not great. Mac and cheese for the kid was kind of gritty v creamy. Burger was dry and a bit over cooked not worth the $18. Monte cristo was very large and very heavy. Overall seasoning was a bit bland. Same with the fish and chips. Good not great. I'd say the dishes were worth about half what we actually paid. This place is newer but feels like they need to develop the dishes a bit more and enhance the flavors a bit and assess their pricing based on what is in the area. read more

We love this little neighborhood gem. We've been by for happy hour twice and another time for late night drinks on another occasion. We even dropped by for brunch another time. We have been more than happy each time! The staff is incredibly friendly and the music selection is on point. I feel like I've been transported back in time to the late 80s (in a good way) with the decor and vibe. I can't quite pinpoint what it is, but you should go see for yourself. You won't be disappointed! The bartender recognized us the second time we were there (several weeks apart) and made great conversation. The cocktails are delish and the food is so good! The food menu is relatively small but it just warmed my heart...and belly. I don't know who remembers the Monte Cristo sandwich from Bennigan's but I feel like I have been chasing that sandwich since high school. As a man in his mid-40s, I felt like a kid again (but without the metabolism). The sandwich was rich, yet well balanced. You could taste every individual ingredient in each bite and I can't wait to go back. read more

We were excited to try this place as the food looked pretty great from the pictures, mostly the fish and chips and steak frites. Unfortunately, that was not our expertise. Expecting the fish to be crispy, we got pretty soft and thick battered cod. The steak frites were very underwhelming. The steak had no seasoning whatsoever and looked as though it was just freshly thawed from the freezer. The positives was the ambiance and the service. read more

We were very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food (reasonably priced IMHO) and the courtesy and attentiveness of the staff. The BLT was very tasty and don't pass on the herbed fries. They're cut and cooked perfectly and the herbs make it impossible to leave any on the plate. read more

Very tasty, great atmosphere, wonderful staff! There for brunch and enjoyed every bite.

This place is cute. I definitely thought it would be more modern inside, but it's actually kinda a retro vibe (eg when I went there were a solid handful of older folks/retirees getting lunch). I didn't even remember it was here until I was looking for a lunch place in south Austin and saw it on the map. The food is good, it didn't absolutely blow my mind but I definitely enjoyed it! I had the cottage pie (kind of like shepherd's pie) for $18 and my mom had the strawberry salad for $14 which was fresh and good as well. The portion sizes were reasonable; my mom's salad was large and my shepherd's pie was smaller but dense. I left feeling fairly "neutral" (was VERY hungry beforehand). Our server and the hostess were very sweet and attentive as well. Overall I was hoping to get brunch here but they only serve brunch from 8-11 on weekdays and 8-2 on weekends - I came on Tuesday at noon. But despite the fact that I got lunch instead of brunch, I was satisfied. Will come back some time to try brunch! read more

The Local - Shepherd's pie in front and strawberry salad in back - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food is tasty, staff is friendly and helpful. This is a good spot for brunch in south austin read more

One of our favorite spots in the neighborhood. We keep coming back. Lovely ambiance, cute bar area, really nice staff, good food, good drinks. Never a wait. Their biscuits and the butter are delicious. It's like a maple salted butter, which I could eat with a spoon! We also really like the Shady Hollow scramble - like comfort food meets egg scramble. And the Monte Cristo was so interesting and so delicious. read more

Eh nothing special about the food or the atmosphere. It's all as generic as the name. But I think that's the point. read more

Cute place with a decent amount of seating. They have a little corner where they said they put families with kids because there's more space there. Food was decent. My chilaquiles were flavorful. The biscuits were buttery, but my husband felt they tasted like biscuits out of a can. Servers were all super kind and attentive. No changing tables in the restrooms. read more

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I'm updating my review to 4 stars instead of 3 because the breakfast is delicious. The bacon and biscuits stand out. read more

The Local - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fun little neighborhood place. The server was great, but once it started to fill up, our food took 45 minutes to come out. Thankfully, we had the Strawberry salad, which was a good portion and flavor, though there were too many onions for my taste. Cottage Pie with Sweet Potato Pie and Fish and Chips read more

The Local - Cottage Pie - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The Local is a new restaurant to the Shady Hollow/Cherry Creek neighborhood in SW Austin. They opened in late October 2023 and are located nearest to Juiceland in the same strip (Shady Hollow Village) as Mail & More, Tino's Greek and Twin Liquors (not far from Randall's). My wife Rachel and I stopped in here on a cold winter night hoping for some food and some quality time on our Date Nite. I was made aware of The Local coming to our 'hood, thanks to the Community Impact. Frankly speaking, I had expected it to be a bar with food - like a Vincent's or Brick's Pub (Thankfully, it is NOT!!). The night we stopped in, we were met by Nate (one of the Owners) who promptly seated us. My first impression of The Local was a pleasant surprise, as it is a family (and friends) focused restaurant (or bistro if you prefer) that happens to have a nice, full bar (with beers on tap). I REALLY liked the vibe here, as this space seemed to be intentionally designed for comfort (and not just velocity). My fave elements were 1.) the high-backed booths that were super comfy and provided privacy, 2.) nice, chill, background music, 3.) ambient lighting, 4.) dividers between the booths and bar area that helped define the spaces between the booths, dining room and bar area, 5.) a nice mixture of materials that included lots of wood and muted colors, 6.) No TVs (since it's not a loud sportsbar). Our server Tiff was amazing, checking back frequently and refilling our waters on several occasions. Rachel had the Grain Bowl with Steak (added) which she loved. I had a Turkey Club (it was great, nice portion!) and a side salad. The maple dijon vinaigrette dressing on the side salad was wonderfully light, yet flavorful. All in all, it was a great experience, and the chill vibe was just what we needed. When we chatted Nate after our meal, we learned that he and his wife, Tiff (co-owner, who waited on us) had actually studied what was missing in this part of town and intentionally set out to deliver this specific experience. We also learned that THEY are in fact local, living off of south Brodie, south of Shady Hollow. For those of us who like to shop local and supporting our neighbors, The Local gets a hearty recommendation from us. You should check 'em out too! read more

The Local - Outside - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

78748 hot spot! We love The Local for brunch, lunch, and dinner! Great menu, amazing drinks, and awesome service. This is the new family friendly restaurant in South Austin and it's amazing! We love The Local Dip, Fish and Chips, and salads! read more