Delicious cheese board, soft inside, crusty and salty outside pretzel roll... Yum! Candied nuts, flavored popcorn... all snacky fun. Several people in our group had Momma Mango Moscato- delicious! Most important was the service - lovely bartender was quick and friendly and told us that the concrete bar was made by a friend from highschool. Gave a sample taste and suggestions (this seems like a no-brainer... but..) willing to visit & kept on working. Small outside patio with the rollup garage doors... cute!I Nice, casual place! read more

They allowed my dog to join us on the patio. He had his own dog food menu. Relaxed setting and good service. Food was great!! Highly recommended The Local. read more

Great neighborhood hangout with good beer and local wine selection. This could easily be a regular place for us. Flatbread special was great. Local Split Rail Tempranillo was a surprising good value. Chill place. Highly recommend. read more

The Local - Flatbread - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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I really like The Local. The sliders are delicious, and no one minded that I was working on my laptop!

Service was good the food was good but the portions of food was embarrassingly small. When it arrived we asked if we mistakenly ordered a half order. Don't order the short ribs if you are hungry. read more

Not sure why I had never heard about this gem of a restaurant until recently as we are always looking for new places to try. But I'm so glad we found it at last! This hip little restaurant was very busy when we got there on a Thursday evening to meet friends for dinner...we got the last table. While we waited for our friends, we enjoyed the paintings of Cass Oliver which adorned all the walls. Keith, our very attentive server, took very good care of us. My husband is a coffee drinker and was pleasantly surprised to see it served in a French press. I enjoyed a lovely Proletariat Cabernet Sauvignon with my Prime Rib Dip while hubby had the Mac-N-Cheese (I tasted it and it was amazing!). I meant to ask if they made their own ciabatta because it was the best I've ever tasted. My sandwich also came with a salad or soup...I chose a Caesar salad which had a bit too much lemon for my taste but was still very good. The sandwich was out of this world and The Local is my new "go to" place for French Dip! Our friends enjoyed their choices as well...the Turkey & Brie and Pepe's Famous Fish Tacos. For dessert we had the warm brownie with salted caramel and ice cream. O M G! We WILL be back! read more

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Most dog s*it I've ever eaten. The worst nachos I've ever tried. Left without finishing our food. Waitress was nice that's about it

Nice place. Been there 3 times. The food is good as is the wine selection. Friendly staff daily happy hour

Wow. Super friendly. Loves pets. Sliders are off the chain. Best burgers I've had in a while. Great adult bevvie options, taco trio great and popcorn insane! I'm coming back and bringing our boy Teddy! read more

The Local - Doggie bowl for our old guy Teddy - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Come for wine and beer in a cute atmosphere and patio but skip the food. Ordered the tacos and beet salad. The tacos were lackluster. The tortillas were fried but soggy and chewy. The carnitas were dry. The chicken and shrimp were over cooked. The beet salad was ok. Maybe it was an off day in the kitchen? read more

The Local - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Really good food, great atmosphere & great service. Had the nachos w/pork - delicious!!! (1/2 order to share and it was plenty for two). Then shared an order of the fish tacos as main course - amazing! Just enough heat in their sauce on the tacos that it lingers, in a good way! Great local beers on tap too! Highly recommend and we'll be back! read more

Easy place for drinks and snacks. Friendly service and nice outdoor seating area for nice evenings out. Menu is limited so easy to enjoy but drink list is long and on tap beer selection is very good The place has a nice vibe for the neighborhood as the name implies. Will return again to look over seasonal menu for a quick bite. Tucked away from State street noise so you don't need to raise your voice for a casual relaxing conversations. If you want more complex menu selections, look at other places but simple choices are good for a quick meal with a drink. read more

We love the sliders, have had them many times and they are consistently delicious. Nice patio seating away from the street. Service is friendly and efficient. My husband warns they have no French fries, but the sliders are so good he is trying to let that go. read more

I have seen good posts about the Local so I figured it was time to give it a try. I stopped by for lunch on this visit. The restaurant is located in a strip mall holding the end unit of the strip sitting on State Street. The restaurant has a patio given its location on the end of the strip and was easy to find given its location. The restaurant was very clean and welcoming. The staff greeted us upon entrance and were super friendly, attentive, and nice during our stay. Awesome team!..we had Chris serve us. We started with the trio of tacos (sorry no pictures). The flavors of all three tacos were very good and their homemade Pico was very good as well. The only negative was that the corn tortillas were rather dry. My main course was the beef dip sandwich. The sandwich was filled with great tasting beef, generous portion of grilled onions, and cheese to top it off. The bread was a favorite of mine as the chef put a great "toast" on it which added a crunch and supported the meat, onions, cheese, and jus perfectly. Other chefs could learn a few things here..."toasting" helps!! The salad was good and fresh. For desert we ordered the brownie and ice cream. The brownie had a great crust that allowed the soft inside taste twice as good. The ice cream and caramel made a great pairing with the brownie. I would definitely recommend The Local to anybody looking to grab a nice meal in a nice setting. Cheers Always.! read more

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We were all getting cranky (ok, maybe it was just me) and we needed a place for a snack and a drink (a nosh!) so we pulled in here. We got glasses of wine, some popcorn, and some shrimp cakes and chilled out for awhile, which was perfect. Refreshed, we went on our way. Definitely a good place to take a breather and have a glass of wine. read more

The Local - Shrimp cakes - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Local owners, great atmosphere, and fabulous food. It's my go to meeting spot with all my family and friends.

Tomato Bisque Soup and salad was on point. Excellent server and very stylish dining room. A definite recommend.

great food. I had the beat salad and also the salmon sandwich. Everything was quality and prepared to perfection. Highly recommend and not to mention the service was great too. read more

A lovely spot! Everyone was so nice and helped us pick a great wine pairing. The food was fantastic. We came back the next night because it was so yummy. read more

The food is wonderful and the service is great! The French dip is made with prime rib and the Au Jus is the real deal made from the pan drippings. So good! read more

Cute interior and outdoor patio. Good local selection of beers on tap. Very nice and attentive staff. The food was lackluster, sadly enough. The flat bread was...... flat (in flavor). The tacos were ok, too much filler with little protein. Not on the re-do list. Sorry :-( read more

Our first visit to The Local was a major surprise. Our party of four arrived during happy hour and while the outside dining was full, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience in the dining room. The atmosphere is causal and we all found the food to be very tasty. We started with drinks and a nosh of chips and salsa and followed that up with menu orders including flatbread pizza, a BLT, a prime rib dip sandwich and shrimp cakes. While there were no French fries available with the sandwiches, they weren't missed as salad or soup was included as a side. The service was also very good so all in all it was a very positive experience in what we all agreed was a hidden gem. read more

The Local has a new chef, Kristopher Ott, formerly of Fork and Alavita. Wow. The food. It's so good. My book club met there and we tried several different items. The standouts were the evening's specials, the stone fruit Caprese salad, and the sous-vide pork paté crostini. Both were beautiful, in appearance and flavor. We also loved the house-cured salmon bruschetta, the polenta with morels, the beet salad... I heard the following comments from around the table, "I don't feel like I am in Boise!" (the food being better than expected), "This is the best polenta I have ever tasted.", and "There is not one thing I don't like about this salad." To top it off, they have a well-curated wine list, the service was friendly and attentive, and the chef made a vegan dish for one of us that even this omnivore loved. I had a bite and my first thought was, "This tastes like a food poem." The menu has small and large options, and they are open for lunch and dinner. It's officially my new foodie favorite. Highly recommended. read more

The Local - The stone fruit Caprese salad. Mmmmmm. - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

This is one of those little gems that I don't really want to write a review for, but they deserve it; so here we are. I found this spot through previous Yelpers (thanks guys). I had it bookmarked to try. It's got a super indoor/outdoor feel which I love. I popped in on a Tuesday night and the place was basically empty. Def. grab a table outside! Our waitress was kind and patient as we looked over the menu. There is an awesome selection of wines, so I decided to go for the flight of reds instead of picking just one. The waitress was knowledgeable in the different wines and I appreciate the way she explained them. The beet and blue salad was a very beautiful plate. Very nicely done. Try this if you love tomatoes, beets, arugula and little crumbles of blue cheese! Hello! Check check & check! The nachos were "okay." The chips were good, but it had very little cheese sauce and like 5 huge chunks of chicken. Not my favorite nachos, but the salsa that was drizzled on was good. I will def. stop back by to try more wines, and more food! Great job & thanks for the memorable meal! read more

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Stopped by for a quick beer while killing time. My server, Tiffany, was super kind and very attentive. She breathed life into the place with her bright spirit and positive energy! She was also very knowledgable about the beverage selection. They had a good beer selection with at least 11 different rotating taps. I went for one of my favorites - Lost Grove's Teddy Bear Picnic. The owner (I believe his names is Todd) is also very hands-on and kind! I've seen him working at the bar each time I have stopped by, and he is always cheerful and friendly. I've yet to try the food, but plan on returning to do so! They offer sandwiches with Gaston's bread, which is an awesome local bakery that I love. The clams smelled amazing from the table next to me. And I appreciate that they offer everything from small bites (soft pretzels and meat/cheese plates) to full on dinner (wine braised short ribs and fish tacos). This place truly can transform to fit your dining needs - whether you're looking for a good happy hour place for apps, or a full on dinner. They also have local art for sale on the wall, which adds to the cool vibe. Both indoor seating, and patio (with heaters!) available, depending on your mood. Great spot - I'll definitely be back... with friends! read more

Great staff was super accommodating with our dogs. Weather was chilly and windy but the patio enclosure and heaters made it comfortable. Sara, Brian, and Brandi were great hosts. We will definitely be back! read more

Great food and great service! I am a big fish taco guy and I gotta say I was very impressed. Not smothered in sauce nothing to hide, just a simple delicious fish taco. Mac n Cheese and smash burger sliders with the pickled onions were also amazing. And you can't go wrong with the pretzel to start, the mustard set it over the top! read more

Food is fire but the staff was rude. Had the short ribs, prime rib sandie and Brie appetizer. Everything tasted super fresh and well made. Only critique would be to stir in the bleu cheese with the mash potatoes, laying it on top seems half assed. Probably will go back, but maybe only do take out to avoid the staff. I overheard them gossiping about customers in the back which doesn't seem like the best thing to do when the customer is paying read more

This is one of my very favorite places in Boise. It's got a great vibe. The people are awesome. I've tried nearly everything on the menu and not been disappointed. The steamed clams are the best ever, and I'm not even a big clam eater. The flatbread is always a hit, but the soups are lacking. They frequently have live music on the weekends and events around the holidays. read more

Small, intimate casual dining. Service is good, food as well. Dogs are welcome on the patio when weather permits.

Great service and food. It's always our fist choice for something close and good. I wish the menu would change once and a while because I've enjoyed everything on the menu, and I've tried everything read more

Love this Gem in North Boise! Great atmosphere and great food and beverages One of the best places in Boise to meet friends and not too loud to enjoy conversations. read more

First: some background for introduction. I'm not a connoisseur, but I like nice things. I've been to The Local 6-8 times over the past year or so, and have never been disappointed. I'd like them to be successful, so feel like it's time to leave a positive review. I'm not easily impressed, but hope this review helps you feel good about giving them a chance. The Setting: They're located at one end of a nice-enough strip mall on State Street. The interior is kind-of a mix of rustic and industrial chic - grey, knotty wood paneling, taupe-painted walls, and vaguely interesting light fixtures. They have art (paintings or photography) by local artists, which changes and tends to be interesting. The space is not large, but grows by maybe 50% when the large, overhead door is up and the patio is open. The music tends to be mellow and eclectic; you might not notice or care, but it has sometimes been Shazam-able and has added to my experience. I was there accidentally for pretty-good live music one night. It seemed like the duo were known to the audience, and the community feel was enjoyable. The Food and Drinks: The menu is limited - check it out online. Not everything interests me, but I have enjoyed *everything* I have ordered. The Taco Trio, Fish Tacos, and Southwest Chicken Salad were quite good - with a touch more heat than expected. The Beet and Blues Salad was simple, but excellent. The Mediterranean Salmon was pretty good, too. I happened to be here for Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, and their version of a grilled Caprese with balsamic was over-the-top good. Today, I had their Cabernet Braised Short Ribs, which also made it into the excellent column. The ribs were tender without being fatty and were well-seasoned. The Brussels sprouts and carrots were simply seasoned but cooked exactly right. The mashed potatoes came with plenty of blue cheese sprinkled on top. The whole thing was well-balanced, I guess. I have only had one dessert, but I've had it twice because it was perfect: blackberry cobbler a la mode. Tart, fresh berries, served hot with just a touch of cinnamon, with sweet creaminess provided by the melting ice cream. For drinks, they have a bar in the back, signature (or featured?) cocktails, local beers on tap, and a wine list which seems pretty legit. I may be forgetting something here, but I remember 3 wines: 2 of them being memorable and all what you would expect for the price - $8-$14 a glass generally, I think. The Service; After listing off entrees, it seems I may have been back closer to 10 times. I think I've had good-enough service twice, and above-average service otherwise.in general, I have experienced adequate attention and appropriate friendliness. Servers seem organized, and food comes out without a delay. (This level of coordination seems difficult for other venues. Some plates seem to take a little longer, but that seems like it's the way it should be.) Extra service points go to management, who have helped with getting me cashed out previously, and to the new owner, who stopped by, took my plate, and asked for feedback today. All in all, folks at this place seem to be putting in a solid effort, the resulting experience keeps me coming back. read more

The food was amazing! The service was great, and the atmosphere was nice. Highly recommend!

The best French dip sandwich I've ever had, hands down (and I've had a lot). Made with perfectly cooked prime rib, accompanied by a perfect Caesar salad. We were a lunchtime group of six, including a vegan, and everyone was delighted with their meal. The room is lovely and airy (and open to the outdoors when the weather is nice), and they feature local art on the walls. The service was outstanding--something that is rare in those post-pandemic-ish times. Would absolutely return to The Local. read more

First time there this evening. Service was spot on. Live music was great. Sorta folkish...think Joanie Mitchell. Dog friendly patio. Shrimp cakes were delicious and fresh. Even the customers were great. Made new friends this evening. read more

I have been looking for a place that is along the State Street corridor that's both tasty and not over the top expensive. We live close to the Local and rode our bikes there last night. We were greeted immediately and the large garage door to the outside patio was open. The weather was gorgeous yesterday, so being open to the outside added a lot to the already attractive restaurant. We were greeted by a very friendly and upbeat server. She offered us the menus and something to drink. We tasted a couple wines, but she also brought us a drink that is sweet and served with a couple slices of fruit. Drinks were delicious (wish I remembered the name) We ordered the "popcorn of the day" which was sweet/salty and Asian. Super yummy way to start the meal. From there, we ordered our meals. I had the fish tacos (about $10) and my gal had the Salmon. Both were delicious. For dessert, we had Creme Brulee. The server was kind, happy, attentive, but not overbearing. We'll definitely be back. read more

Food was very good. Service was excellent. Pet friendly patio with pet menu. Very nice experience.

Had dinner on the patio tonight. We all liked our food. Clams are a great way to start and the famous tacos fresh and flavorful. Mask on the server who was great! read more

This is the best pet friendly restaurant in Boise. The food is amazing and the ambiance is phenomenal. We got the turkey and brie sandwich, fish tacos, the pretzel and blackberry cobbler. All of it was absolutely amazing. The pretzel was soft with the right amount of crunch on the exterior. Fish tacos were cooked perfectly so the fish was full of flavor and not dry. The turkey and brie was amazing with their blueberry compote. And the blackberry cobbler was to die for. Not too sweet and not too heavy. We also got their doggie dinner which consisted of ground turkey, brown rice and veggies. The pup loved every bite! And the staff was amazing. They brought out treats for the dog, there were lots of pets and smiles for her, and our service was spectacular. We couldn't have had a more enjoyable experience all and all with the great folks of The Local. We will definitely be making this a regular spot. read more