Grabbed a quick bite with my teenager. We were so full from the appetizers and had to wrap up the main sandwiches lol. This place is always a hit for us. A little tricky with the parking but there's an app where you can pay your numbered spot. The server helped us out which was a huge plus! The portions are huge here (hence the take out). My son loved the skillet Mac n cheese and the buffalo chicken egg rolls were so filling. For dinner I had the black bean burger and was quite pleased. It was topped with avocado, red onion, tomato, sauce and the patty was homemade and full of flavor. Special shout out to the truffle fries yum yum yum! My son enjoyed the steak sandwich for dinner no complaints! read more

See all

We went for lunch. They have a 2 course special, appetizer and main fo $19.99. You can add a draft beer or glass of wine for $5 more. There was a small lunch crowd, about 4 tables total. Service was nice. Food was hot and tasty. Skip the Cuban stuffed pretzels. It was just one pretzel stick cut lengthwise with some cheese sauce down the middle with minced pieces of pickle and ham sprinkled on top. Street parking, one hour free if you can grab one of those spots. Plenty of flavored draft beers and TV screens throughout. All the tables and chairs are high, so if you're short you may need to hop up. read more

See all

I stumbled upon the Local on a Tuesday evening. It is right next to the Babylon station. When I got in it seemed rather empty. They asked if I had a reservation which seemed odd to me but they informed me that it was trivia night and that it would be filling up shortly. Because we didn't have a reservation we sat at the bar. We ordered food which came in a timely manner. Then we decided to join in the trivia which was super fun. It was a great and lively atmosphere and would definitely recommend! read more

The Local - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

Came here yesterday with my daughter. She had an appointment nearby and wanted to grab a bite to eat. The food was amazing and my daughter loved the tacos. She asked to come back next time. Our server was Kelly I believe. She was amazing. Amazing food read more

See all

Food is great! Service is a hit or miss! I have had days where the service is incredible. Very attentive and welcoming , & other days where I'm honestly just pissed asking myself how they even have a job- so it depends on who you get that day . The food tho keeps me coming back! Wings are amazing and the tacosss sooo good. The birria braised short rib surprised me sooo much - I was literally wowed! The chicken as well is flavorful . Theres lots more on the menu I'd like to try so despite the service, I'll keep coming back. The drink 2 for 1 specials are nice too because the menu is pretty creative and tasty! read more

See all

I have not been to The Local in awhile but was happy to see it's still doing well. I went for the Babylon blockparty and loved the convenient location. The music was great and security did a great job of handling unruly customers. The drinks were absolutely delicious and the apps were out of this world! The cauliflower crack dip and the fresh pretzel were impossible to stop eating. I will definitely be back soon! read more

The Local - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

See all

Loved everything about this spot -- from the cozy vibe to the flavorful dishes and creative cocktails. Favorites included the Fig & Goat Cheese Bruschetta, Burrata Salad, and the Tuna Poke Bowl (so fresh and well-balanced). But the standout? Deez Knots -- a garlic knot slider loaded with chicken, mozz, arugula, and roasted red peppers. So good. Drinks were top-tier: the Girl Dinner Fiz was refreshing, the Pink Panther had a smooth citrus twist, and the Big Kahuna felt like vacation in a glass. Great service, fun menu, and definitely worth a visit if you're in the Babylon area! read more

The Local - Burrata Salad - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

See all

Our server Jessica was great. Food and drinks were delicious! Bottomless mimosas $30 or personal Prosecco $20. read more

See all

Obsessed with updating my reviews lately, so here's another one for you. The Local has my heart and it's been a go to place to take friends and family when their in the area and back on LI. As my friend who I lunched with on Saturday said "it has a Queensy vibe" which it totally does, only you will see by the interior decor, it's proud to be on LI and I'm so happy by that. Custom subway signs referring to LI spots is what provides the decor for this place along with chalkboards showcasing the beer list. These days, when I want a beer, I don't look at the list anymore. I tell the staff what I like (usually something on the citrusy side) and I go with it. This is exactly what I did and our server did not steer us wrong. Do I know what beer I had, no...But was she spot on in her recommendation? Yes, she was! Food menu is always changing here, another thing I love, so that Cuban stuffed pretzel was a pleasant surprise when I saw it featured. We jumped at that. As you know I'm a sucker for a special and a French dip was on their special menu. I went for it and never looked back. The meat was so flavorful and the ratio of meat to cheese was perfect. The bread had the right amount of crunch and I hit it with the Old Bay fries and it's the perfect meal. Their sauces are great too, ask for roasted garlic ourthe chipotle aioli on the side. They pair amazing with any of their fries. This place really does get better each time I go. I always opt for a sandwich/burger but I'm sure anything on this menu is dynamite. Brunch is solid too. read more

See all

Great location and great food. Burrata bomb burger was a challenge to eat but worth it. Loaded pierogis were delicious and pillowy and the blackened salmon tacos were beautifully presented and delicious. read more

See all

Solid spot in the village. Great cocktails/drinks and great food too! Trust when I say, you should get the fried pickles. Although this may have a "locals only" type name, all are welcome at The Local. The restaurant has a cool vibe. Choose a high top table or sit at the bar which transcends a large side of the restaurant with ample seating and chat with your friendly bartender (shout out to Jimbo). My personal fave is the black bean burger (yay to my fellow veggies, there are options for us here) but I'm sure you can't go wrong. Parking can be a bit tricky as it's right next to the train station, but Babylon has plenty of street parking (you know how to parallel park, right?) and municipal lots. It's a great place to walk around after your meal, too. Long live The Local! read more

I have been here about 3 times and have not been disappointed. Service- no complaints! The place is pretty small so I feel like you get attentive service. Food/drinks: really tasty! I'm more of a classic cocktail person...the less ingredients the better. The food has been great. Buffalo chicken eggrolls...yum! The shrimp wrap was delicious. Parking can be a little difficult and it's in a pretty busy area next to the train. There is some outdoor seating. Overall-i love it! I will be back. read more

See all

We enjoyed a lovely late-afternoon lunch. The ambiance was fantastic and the service was excellent. Highly recommended -- definitely a must-do! read more

The Local - Besties having lunch! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

ZERO STARS- SATURDAY- took out 3 sandwiches and an appetizer . Sunday 2 of the 3 of us sick beyond words . ! of us sick vomiting and diarrhea continuously until wednesday at which point was sent to the hospital. HEALTH HAZZARD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Nice atmosphere with a train station related decor ...... in this case that is a good thing as it is tastefully done. Nice selection of cocktails that include the Big Kahuna, Fortune Teller and the Local to Penn - but I'm a beer drinker so it was the local lager for me and that hit the spot. Plenty of screens to catch a game as well read more

The Local - The Local Lager - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

WOW. I found this place on social media & immediately added it to my "must try" list - and now I'm telling you that you have to also! Great vibe inside and some seating outdoors. Our waitress, Alicia was wonderful. So friendly and gave great suggestions. The frozen espresso martini was INSANE. I don't know how I'll go back to regular ones! The true star of the meal was the mac & cheese skillet with short rib. HOLY COW. The short rib was perfectly seasoned & had a great bbq flavor & just melted in your mouth/fell off the fork. The mac & cheese was creamy and cheesy, ooey and gooey - all the things a good mac should be. The bavarian pretzel was good too, but not extraordinary. Will absolutely be back. Soon! read more

See all

My husband and I came here, wanting to use a gift card and we are glad we came! The service was amazing and so was the food! For apps we ordered two sliders which were great. We liked the Nashville hot wings one a bit better though. Our main courses were great! My husband ordered a Mac and cheese sandwich with cole slaw inside. The downside was that it didn't say it was inside the sandwich but it looked good anyways. Inside was very nice and clean. Definitely coming here again! read more

Maybe I'm getting old. Perhaps I'm not as young and hip as I used to be...okay, that's a definite because these days I'm totally cool with an early dinner and hangin' at home (though I won't deny some drinks out still sounds nice). What am I blabbering on about? Well this blabber sets the mood for my recent-ish dinner at The Local with fiancée in hand. Now you already know I went with three stars here so that should be a sign things weren't amazing, but they really weren't terrible either, especially once you strip away a few factors. Let's start with a positive in that The Local is a cute little spot nestled on the backside of Deer Park Ave by the train station. It takes that train aspect with some of its theming. Add on an eclectic menu of flavorful-sounding foods and things seem great, right? Sorta... Well I can't really badmouth the service here. It did take a bit of time for someone to finally help us, but once she made her way to our super-high top table, our waitress's friendliness shined through. I'll say it was tough to snag her down by the end of the night, but the reasoning as to why is coming momentarily (hang tight). Food and drink-wise things were relatively tasty as I started with a delicious seasonal spiked cider. For dinner, the fiancée went with the birria tacos while I went for the burrata bomb burger. Those tacos were rockin' and probably better than my own handheld. The beef of my burger was flavorful and the burrata was creamy, but most of the other topping items were scarce or couldn't be tasted. I got hints of bacon from the apparent bacon jam, but the roasted garlic and Rosemary aioli was nonexistent. I'll say the parm-truffle fries we upgraded for on the side of my burger were fantastical. Not a terrible meal by any means and the prices were decent...though there's a 3.5% uptick of menu prices if you pay by card. I understand everyone's hurting in the current economic climate, but it still irks me when the note for this is tiny and not really mentioned. Glad we had the cash on us. Truth be told, I'd probably still give the entire experience four stars if it hadn't been for the crowdedness of the place. The Local seems to emanate this contemporary food/drink establishment, but by 8:30 on a Friday (after already waiting around 40 minutes for a table), the place was nuts. Loud music and hoards of people by the bar spilling over into/near our table. Let's just say it didn't make for a very comfortable dining experience. Plus like I mentioned before, our waitress got lost amongst the craziness and she even looked stressed over just how busy it was when I ended up searching for her just so I could pay the bill and get out of Dodge. Oy. Overall, sure you can call me old, but The Local didn't really have the same vibe that I expected from Yelp pics and setup. Yes, I know it was a Friday night and perhaps that was our downfall, but there's plenty of other spots that wouldn't be as crowded and loud in which you could still enjoy a decent dinner. Would I return to The Local? Perhaps, but I'm staying away on the weekend. The chance of returning during the week isn't as easy so perhaps that return trip wouldn't be happening anytime soon. We shall see... read more

See all

So come in here after a dinner to meet up with my friends co worker. It's q quaint spot. Vibe was very chill they asked doe ID as we walked in. The serve was quick to check in as we sat down. The music was okay it's not a place to go to if your looking to get up and dance. It's low enough foe you to talk but the vibe out to the music if it's your vibe. They give a free drink to a new customer if tou sign up for their rewards program. I had a cranberry sangria and by the 3rd one I was feeling really nice. They definitely pour a strong drink that you do t realize is strong. Someone in our group ordered wings. They all ate them so it seems like they were good they were deep fried sorry can't give more on those. read more

The Local - Sparkling White Cranberry Sangria - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

Amazing food, cold delicious drinks and fantastic service. Best place In Babylon Village hands down.

I usually go to The Local for drinks which never disappoint but now I'm obsessed with their Buffalo chicken egg rolls. Since eating them yesterday, I can't stop thinking about them and want to go back for more! They were very tasty and not too spicy. With a side of ranch to dip-- they're so perfect. Side note: Very pleased with the Bloody Mary here. Even though it's premade it wasn't too spicy and tasted fresh. read more

The Local - Buffalo Chicken Egg Roll - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

See all

So many good options on the menu - will definitely be back to try out the others. Smashville sandwich was a bit hard to eat (was on toast so it didn't stay together that well). The vibe of the restaurant was great - it was a rainy Saturday and we sat here for a while eating & then getting a drink. Service was great - the employees were very nice. read more

The Local - Smashville Chicken Sandwich Drunken Burrata Flatbread Sliced Steak Sandwich Fried Chicken Sandwich Local Specialty - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

Ordered Uber eats . The buffalo chicken egg rolls were amazing . It was rich, decadent , and delicious ! The Mac and cheese was great as well and wasn't watery like other places. I also ordered the Nashville chicken mini sliders but I would prob skip that next time . Although every individual ingredient was good on its own It felt a bit dry and something was lacking . 5 stars and perfect place to order comfort food . read more

If you want to freeze your balls off come here 2 stars cause the food is good but fix your fucking door Door opens people walk in and stays open to freeze out the patrons! Looks like a cheap Home Depot door they slapped on read more

The Local - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

We went for the Lobster Roll Special on n Wednesday. $25 for a full Roll and side, I had French Fries and my wife had a salad. Everything was great at a great price. read more

Came here the other day with some friends! We ordered a bunch of apps and had some drinks. The vegetable chicken pop stickers were so amazing! I would personally go back just for those! The wings weren't too spicy which is nice. Also the quesadilla was absolutely delicious. And the loaded French fries were awesome! Everything was 10/10. The staff was quick. They also have frozen margaritas and some type of strawberry frozen drink in those slushie machines. Due to COVID they do have indoor and outdoor seating now. But they have these plastic barriers and they do clean up all the tables. The staff was so friendly. It was a fun environment. They do have lots of TVs to watch the games. The food was good and adorable. There is street parking and lot parking. Right across the street from the LIRR! read more

See all

Went here because I missed my train into the city. I decided to order lunch and wait for the next train. (BLT - which to my surprise was fully loaded with avocado and melted cheese, it was delicious, it even had a good kick to it with some spice) Anthony and Nick were absolutely gems behind the bar and were super fun to chat with and if I didn't have to catch my train I would have stayed longer! Great service! Ive passed by this spot many times and it's really a quaint space (awesome train decor all around, great use of space from the previous place, and a complete 360 makeover, looks amazing) read more

The Local - menu - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

We came here multiple times and every single time we had a great experience. The cocktails are made to perfection. They also have many unique cocktails for every taste. The food is very good. No matter what we try, it's always a success. The staff is friendly and the ambience is very cool. This is a true gem read more

Really cool atmosphere and delicious food, however I took off a star because the music was crazy loud. Unique options on the menu, keep in mind a lot of the food pictures you see on yelp are no longer available if they are from a long time ago. I'm not sure if we would come back. I don't know how people enjoy going out to eat and end up yelling at each other or screaming "what?" half the time. read more

The Local - THE LOCAL CRUNCH WRAP - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

See all

On a late Saturday afternoon, myself and my friends came here for a double date. The Local did not disappoint. I ordered the wagyu sliders which were fire. Their cocktails are gorgeously presented. They rotate the features but if it's available, I strongly recommend the lavender haze. Our waitress was great! Very attentive and sought to any allergies. I hear it's usually pretty crowded but we hit it at the right time of day (2-4pm). read more

See all

DISCLAIMER: no judging allowed. I say that to say this - I just got on the taco bandwagon, thanks to this place. It wasn't that I disliked tacos, I just never gave them the chance they deserved. Today, that all changed. I ordered the Buffalo chicken tacos. BIG spicy fan so would have liked for them to be a smidgen spicier but they had a nice subtle kick to them. When I tell you these were loaded to capacity, I don't think it does it justice. 3 tacos have me stuffed. The chicken was juicy, the avocado was fresh, the soft tortilla wasn't too doughy. I would have liked to be able to order 3 different ones, but was told all 3 need to be the same. Having variety would be nice for my belly and for a more in-depth review. Regardless - this will likely be one of my local go to for tacos and I'll be soon ordering a graphic tee about tacos. That's what people do, right? read more

The Local - Buffalo chicken tacos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

Heard about this place through some friends so finally decided to go and check it out. Nice little place right by the train station. They have a good offer where if you sign up you get a free cocktail. Their cocktails were great, we ordered Nashville hot chicken sliders, wings and some cheese corn dip and a pretzel for apps. All of this was tremendous. For my entree I got a steak sandwich, the steak was cooked perfectly and was super juicy. The service was great, it does take a bit long for the food but trust me when I say the food is worth the wait. I do want to come here and check out their brunch deal, and definitely would like to come back and try more of their food. Overall great place, great vibe, plenty of TVs and the food was amazing. read more

See all

The Local is one of our favorite locations in Babylon. The staff is awesome. We take the train in from Oakdale to hit the bars. Great beer and cocktail selection. A great spot to watch sports. Fried pickles and good as gold wrap will always be a go to off the menu. read more

The local never disappoints. Signed up for their loyalty program and they have us each a free drink! Shared the Hawaiian pizza that had tons of ham and chicken on it. So flavorful. Next was the peach and cream salad that was buratta with peaches, pistachios and smoked pecans. Fabulous. My friend could t believe how good it was We also got the short ribbed grilled cheese which we have had before. It was good but not as good as I have had in the past but won't fault them. Love this place for great food Cocktail wise we had the bees knees which was fresh and tasteful. We finished with some local Pumpkin beers. read more

See all

This was a stop on Babylon's Food Done it? Tour. I went with the Korean Tacos. They had excellent flavor and the right amount of spices. The meat portion was very generous! As part of the tour the table was given French fries to share. Fries were nice and crispy and flavorful. Service was great. Our server checked on us numerous times, not just about the food but on how we were doing with our clues and mystery! This bar/restaurant is conveniently located right near Babylon train station. It's bright inside with nice decor and a big bar with over 10 beers on tap. Excellent spot to stop in and watch the game or hang with friends. read more

The Local - Korean taco - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

See all

Stopped for lunch, great food, seating is tables with bar stools. Server was fantastic. I'd definitely go again, would have been 5 stars but these old bones need a more comfortable seat. read more

The Local - Black and blue burger, southern fried chicken sandwich. Both with really tasty fries. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

Sounds cliché but I'm giving The Local 5 Stars because I can't give them 10! We have enjoyed everything we have ordered here (usually take out). Tonight we had Buffalo Wings on the bone. Sadly they were just ordinary but disappeared quickly! We also had Birria Tacos which were very good. The short rib was tender and tasty as was the chili au jus. The favorite this evening was the special of Cajun Shrimp Pasta. Perfectly cook rotini pasta with bite size shrimp and chorizo and a Parmesan cream sauce that was soaked up with the garlic bread! I don't know how many different ways to say delicious but everything from The Local certainly is! Good job well done read more

See all

Same ownership as the villager. Modern loft like space with high tops and uncomfortable metal stools. The allure being its close to the train station. We went on Sunday around brunch. They have a special brunch menu featuring unlimited mimos and bloody Mary's for 15 bucks (limit 2 hours). Bartenders are nice with a little bit of attitude. Had the hangover burger and wasn't super impressed though my counterpart had the dirty bird and that was a flavor sensation. Looks like they can bottle you a road soda in a can if you're looking to catch a train, or whatever. This is a great spot for Sunday brunch with a group of your girls/fellas especially if you have to catch the train to a game or event after. I was looking for a relaxed cozy atmosphere to have lunch with the boy. Overall I prefer the Villagers vibe. Try it and let me know what you think. read more

The Local - Hangover burger for Sunday brunch - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

Came here for brunch and it did not dissapoint! Everything was delicious and the staff is great. Ordered the California Benedict and it was perfect! Definitely recommend read more

The Local - California Benedict - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

Food pretty good. The drinks were very good. Tables weren't wiped down. No biggie. They did it when we sat.