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The Local @ GSO

2.9 (45 reviews)
ModerateNew American

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Crispy shrimp with fries
Ike N.

It's one of the two restaurants in the Greensboro airport. It's pretty much what you expect from airport food: good if you like bar food, but not anything mind blowing. It looks like they increased the prices since the last time I've been here. In my most recent visit I got the crispy shrimp with fries. Everything came out perfectly. Both the fries and the shrimp were crispy and well seasoned. I really enjoyed the sauce the shrimp came with. It was a good change up from the typical cocktail sauce. The service is usually pretty good here. If you come when it's less busy they'll come over and take your order in person. It was somewhat busy the last time I went so I had to scan a QR code to place my order. The process, from ordering to payment, is pretty seamless and convenient if you're in a hurry for a flight. The waitress was pretty attentive while I was there and made sure that my drink never got too low. Definitely one of the better, friendlier, and consistent airport restaurants I've been to.

Right next to Starbucks.
Andrew G.

On this side of the GSO airport, this is the only restaurant. That said, I was very impressed with the staff and the food. I didn't want a burger, so I decided to try the pulled pork sliders. Everything is cooked to order, so it's not fast food. Everything is served in styrofoam containers, which I thought was a little strange since I was clearly eating there. The pulled pork sliders were very hot and spicy. The buns were toasted, but very soft as well. I would have preferred a little more coleslaw on the sliders, so I recommend you ask for that when you order. It blends well with the heat. The seasoned fries were among the best I've had in any airport.

Burgers and fries!
Lisa M.

I am not sure why this place has such low ratings. Every time I have eaten here I have enjoyed my meal and the nice heavy wine pours! Not to mention this is the only restaurant in the GSO airport. (So I'm glad it has good food and nice wine selection)! We ordered burgers fries and wine. Everything was fresh,delicious and hit the spot. I hope to take more afternoon/evening flights from GSO in hopes the local will be open!

a burger with bacon, cheese and lettuce
Hunter S.

Four stars for a small airport restaurant. Bacon cheeseburger was smoky and close to the medium temp I asked for. Dressed in onion, lettuce, tomato. Fries were hot and crisp. I had a margarita because they were out of ingredients for the original drink I wanted. Margarita was a average, but what do you want from an airport restaurant in a pandemic? They did substitute silver tequila instead of gold for me. Social distancing enforced, staff in masks. Menu reduced, plenty of beer, wine, and a couple basic cocktails. For food, burgers, pork sliders, wings, Cobb and Caesar salad. Again, airport food, but hey, it's ok! Oh, and service great. Server really made sure I never needed anything!

Really good chicken quesadilla! I even got some extra sour cream. Thanks Emily!
Em H.

We had a flight delay & we were really hungry. Even though the ovens had been turned off, we were able to order some chicken quesadillas. They were delicious! We would recommend the Local for dinner for any fliers.

Danielle S.

My friend and I had a later flight out of GSO and tried to get on an earlier flight so we could get home earlier, but we didn't make it. With two and a half hours to spare and this place being the only option that had alcohol, this was the winner. As well as this being a restaurant, it also has a grab and go section with sandwiches and drinks and such. There are plenty of options to sit in here, whether it's regular dining tables, booths, high tops or the bar. (It was super busy - I'm assuming because of the alcohol situation) It has floor to ceiling windows with the view of planes coming to and fro. First we chose a table by the window but then some people moved from the bar so we went and sat there. We ordered a margarita and a berry mojito from our server at the table and when we got to the bar saw that he was making our drinks. I thought that was weird because usually the bartenders do it but I just figured that maybe they were all trained and just switched around. As I was watching him I realized he had no idea what he was doing. He was taking forever and measuring out every little thing and putting it all in one glass and when I got the drink it tasted really bad. I told one of the bartenders I did not like my drink but I didn't know if that was just how they made them or if it was just made badly and she told me she would make me a new one. I told her I felt bad and didn't wanna waste her time if that was just how they are made and with pure southern hospitality charm she smiles and says "we can at least try". So she made me a new one and it was GREAT. As far as food options here, it's not a wide variety. Mostly fattening American food. We decided to order the chicken quesadilla's. I was kind of hesitant because usually quesadillas anywhere that's not a Mexican restaurant are an epic fail but I didn't want anything else on the menu. They tasted really good and it was a large amount of food. One thing I loved about sitting at the bar here is that there were outlets underneath so you can charge your phone/ laptop etc. I can't remember the girls name that ended up serving us at the bar (For any managers reading this it was 4.18.18 at around 5pm) but she made our experience very enjoyable because she was so friendly and happy! You can tell she loves her job and it makes such a difference for a customer's experience.

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Melody was AMAZING! She gave me such good drink recommendations and they were delicious. Would come back to the establishment just for her.

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Stopped in while waiting for a flight. Worked at the bar for a bit, enjoyed the view. Service was excellent! Hannah was especially helpful.

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I really enjoy this spot when waiting for a flight. Excellent wine selection and good food.

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