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    The Local Bar

    4.5 (141 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Trendy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise

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    Ashley E.

    We had our LNDR$ + FRNDS Deal Makers and Drinks Speed Networking and happy hour event here. They were very accommodating and easy to work with. Our event was a success! We will definitely be doing events with them in the future.

    Moby M.

    Lovely place with delicious food and great service. The salmon meal was very light and tasty and so was the desert

    Fried pickle spears and Hawaiian Pizza
    Carolyn H.

    Amazing drinks and food!!! Loved that they do fried pickle spears and jalapeño/spicy ranch was so good with them! The Hawaiian pizza was really great too. They had a guest playing guitar and singing which was nice and the restaurant was really clean too. The service was fast and our waitress was helpful when picking out what to get. Will definitely be back with more friends and family!

    Strawberry basil martini
    Norma T.

    Osmi makes the best drinks for us. Pineapple spicy margarita for my husband and a Strawberry Basil martini for me.

    Dessert chocolate mouse cake
    Lauren V.

    Food amazing , Antonio was our waiter, so kind, attentive ,above and beyond professional waiter. Casual but classic interior . Strongly recommend the salmon and kebabs. Chocolate mouse to die for

    Skillet wings
    Tiffany H.

    I have to say I was super disappointed in the new Local Bar. There is no longer live music on the weekend and it is basically a small sports bar that serves some food. It felt more like I was in a restaurant with TV's than a place that would be considered a bar to go out to with my friends for a fun time. The old Local Bar had a great fun atmosphere, not here. My bf and I ordered the Hummus plate which was great and the skillet wings in garlic parmesan. The wings were super tough and I would not order them again. Also, most of the drinks from the old location are no longer on the menu, but if there is something you liked they can still make it. The service was good and our server was nice and attentive which is why I gave 3 stars. Unless something drastically changes I would not go back here.

    Chicken Nachos
    Jessica C.

    Liked that the bar has a separate entrance that is 21+. Went on a Friday night and enjoyed the live music from the woman singing with her keyboard. She was great. Food was quick and tasty. Bartender was really attentive. This is a great bar on the neighborhood.

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    The location off of Westheimer pkwy the Asian salad the best! The wait staff are friendly

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    Had a great time here. The drinks and service was great. We will defiantly be going back again soon.

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    My favorite place in Katy. It seems like a cool spot in Austin that landed in Houston.

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    Great bar. Went there with my friend Linda Young. Had dirty martini 's. Good entertainment. Definitely will be back.

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    Ask the Community - The Local Bar

    Is it quiet enough for good conversation with a group?

    Depends on where you sit. I know they have separate rooms.

    Are kids (or certain ages) not allowed to eat inside at all or during certain hours/days? We were told once at lunch our kids weren't allowed inside.. I see no such rule on their site. There were only 2 other people there. 100° outside, so we left.

    I think kids are only allowed on the patio and not inside

    Is this dog friendly?

    No dogs allowed

    Anyone know what time they close on Friday/Saturday?

    2am

    Is it non-smoking inside?

    Yes it is non smoking inside.

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    We stopped in for drinks and dessert and were not disappointed. From the moment we walked in, the…read moreservice was outstanding. We sat at the bar and our server, Shante, was fantastic. I asked for a drink recommendation and she gave me two great options. I chose the Tres Cucumber and it was amazing. Refreshing, not too sweet, and perfectly balanced with a clean cucumber flavor. My husband ordered the Old Fashioned, which was also very well done. We shared the fudge brownie for dessert and it was rich, moist, and elevated with just the right hint of espresso. The atmosphere is comfortable and versatile. It works just as well for a date night as it does for a girls night or a casual meet-up with a friend. 10 out of 10. I definitely recommend this spot and will absolutely be back.

    This was my evening choice on graduation night. I found this location to be appropriate since it's…read morenear the ceremony venue. Plays it's a Tuesday night which you know I get to enjoy the wine and bruschetta board deal for $25. Chef choice is updated monthly. This month is Mexican street corn. To my surprise it was served chilled. Not a big fan of the chilled factor. I need Postino's to finalize the Philly cheese steak as a menu item permanently. Service friendly and nice smooth speed. My wine was delivered before the lady even departed from my table side. I like how when she entered my request on the device the team is preparing to deliver to my table side. Top tier.

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    (+) Very neat venue, with both indoor and outdoor spaces (+)…read moreAmple seating (+) Free parking on the premises (+) Food was tasty (+) Service was attentive (-) Can get very crowded inside We came here to celebrate a milestone birthday for a friend. Similar to other recently opened venues that serve beer on tap and feature both indoor and outdoor spaces, there is something available for all ages in your party. Though parking is free in their lot, it does quickly fill up as the evening progresses. Our friends had reserved a few tables outside, but it also turned out to be the coldest day of the year, so we ended up settling inside. We sampled sliders, hot dogs, flat breads, pizza, pretzels, nachos, and chicken lollipops, which were served in metal catering trays along a long table. All the food items that were ordered were good. We did not order anything to drink, but the servers did a great job of coming by our tables to see if we needed anything throughout the evening, and he had quite a large party. The outdoor space is pretty large, with open areas of turf for lawn games and kids to run around. There is also ample outdoor seating, with a few food trucks along the outer part of the venue. Not sure if these are left out year-round, but they had these fire pit space heater/light sources between the tables that provided a nice touch to the outdoor space, especially as the evening grew darker. Although we don't live nearby, this was a great spot to celebrate a birthday, hang out with friends, date night, etc. I definitely recommend this place if you live on this side of town.

    With a name like Beer Garden I had NO clue they had craft cocktails. And such an ample selection…read more.. cocktail categories of refreshing & balanced, booze/spirit forward, tiki, tart, sweet & an entire list of over 60 classic cocktails! The atmosphere is really great & with inside, outside, & lounge seating, they have a vibe for everyone. - Inside is a large open area and the beers bar is located there. - Outside you have covered & uncovered seating and both areas lend themselves to a large group/party. Also there is an artificial grass open area which is setup for a great space for the kids to play. - The lounge is where the cocktail bartenders are located and is an inside, chill adult vibe. You order your beer or cocktails at the respective bars and then take your drink to your preferred inside, outside or lounge seating. If you order food at the bar, they give you a number & the food will be brought out to you. I was thoroughly impressed with the place, the concept. I hung out in the lounge so I can only speak about that service. All the bartenders were super friendly. They quickly acknowledged patrons as they approached the bar. Shout out to bartender, Rojas. He gave great drink recommendations based on sharing your preferences and was also great to talk to. I didn't have any food because they were out of chicken sliders & chicken lollipops. It was a Saturday late afternoon. On my way out I saw 2 food trucks on property by the patio area where u can order food. I highly, highly recommend trying this place! My experience was 4.5 stars, leaning toward 5. I will definitely return & may have to upgrade my rating after I eat & get one more experience here.

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    My son frequently eats sushi at Tobiuo's and I have grown to love it…read more We heard good things from our neighbor about this place and had to come try it for ourselves. The ambiance was modern and the lighting was perfect for an evening setting. All I can say is WOW.... the fish was fresh and we had an amazing evening. The young man behind the sushi bar was trying his hardest to serve me more simple dishes because I am quite picky toward raw fish. I forgot his name but he is the reason I am taking the time to write a review. The price was on the higher side, which is to be expected in a higher-end sushi restaurant but felt reasonable overall. This will not be our last time dining here. There is not much activity in this shopping center and seemed to be the only thing open during the evening hours. This made parking easy because we are always having trouble finding a spot in La Centera. Thanks to all of the staff for making our dinner one to remember!

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    Local Spot

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    First time to visit Local Spot since we were in the area. Have visited their sister locations…read morenumerous times so we knew we'd be getting a great meal. The place seems to be in a community center so the area is beautiful to sit outside or walk around after your meal. The menu seems smaller but still has lots of great options. Love that they have an all day breakfast burrito on their menu. Chloe was a great server!!

    Local Table was one of those places that looked more impressive than the actual experience ended up…read morebeing. We were in Fulshear and wanted to try something different that we don't have near us, so we decided to give it a shot. The restaurant itself is beautiful on the outside with an inside that has a modern, open design. You come in and seat yourself, and while there were several tables available, the restaurant definitely wasn't empty. There were people dining in the back room and out on the porch. It was a gorgeous day, but we opted for the AC. Service wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't especially attentive. It took a while for someone to come by with menus, and throughout the meal things just seemed to move slowly despite the restaurant not appearing understaffed. I don't mind a relaxed pace, but I also don't want to spend my entire afternoon sitting indoors at some random restaurant waiting around. We started with chips and queso. The chips were decent, but the queso was extremely thin and soupy--more like cheese soup than queso--thus definitely not worth the $10 price tag. Unless you love soupy queso. Then maybe it's definitely worth the $10 to you. For lunch, my brother and mom ordered The Local Burger with Fries and added avocado, my friend ordered the Beef Tenderloin Steak Wrap with Chips, and I tried the Spicy Buffalo Pizza because honestly, every menu starts looking the same after a while, and I wanted something different. Unfortunately, there were several issues with our order. Everyone's food arrived but my brother's because our server somehow assumed mom and he were sharing one burger since they ordered the same thing. They also forgot the avocado add-on for both burgers. Mom gave my brother her basket, and they shared the burger until his came, which was about 10 to 15 minutes later. Mom liked the fries because they came out hot and weren't overly salted, but neither she nor my brother really raved about the burgers. I think by then they forgot they asked for avocado, and we weren't charged for it, but that's kind of annoying to ask for something and nothing is said...they just quietly make sure not to charge you for it. The Spicy Buffalo Pizza was probably the biggest disappointment for me. I expected a more traditional buffalo chicken pizza, but instead it was kind of a layered, heavily drizzled mess that didn't really work together. The crust also appeared to be some sort of cornmeal-style crust that wasn't my favorite and didn't hold up well under the weight of the toppings. It was the kind of slice you knew would end up on you rather than in you, so I was really careful to make sure it hit the pizza board and not me. I ended up boxing most of it for my housemate. Mark wanted dessert, and they have something called "The Spot Ice Cream Sandwich," which is a brownie or assorted cookie with vanilla ice cream and toppings. Mom asked whether he could simply order the brownie by itself, and our server Victor said he would ask, but we never actually got an answer. One thing that really annoys me at restaurants is charging $4 for fountain drinks and then not keeping them refilled. Victor did eventually ask about refills, but by then the meal was basically over. Overall, this place wasn't bad, but it also wasn't great. The atmosphere and design are probably the strongest part of the experience. I wouldn't necessarily avoid it, but I also wouldn't go out of my way to come back. What made lunch even funnier is that next door at Cross Creek Ranch, there's a hanging sign advertising an "observation deck." We had debated going before lunch but decided to eat first and then check it out afterward. Much like the restaurant itself, the concept sounded far more impressive than the actual experience. There really wasn't much to observe. I just found it amusing that both experiences ended up being equally mediocre.

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