4/23/26 We had lunch here and EVERYTHING was delicious! The service was excellent. We will be back again.

Went to lunch with some friends at this fairly new spot. Sat out on the patio, which is a huge space and very nice. It is covered, for some protection from the elements! Our server was very patient as it was our first time. She made recommendations and answered all of our questions. I went with the fried grouper sandwich with fries. My table mate got a blackened grouper sandwich, and the other opted for a salad with figs and other goodies (can't remember the name of it!). The sandwich was served nice & hot, and the breading was perfect. Not too thick, and very crunchy. The fries were hot and flavorful. Look forward to returning and trying other menu items. read more

Was sad to see the old Woodys BBQ go, but excited to see a new eating option in Ponte Vedra. Welp, that excitement has faded. Menu was a warning when the "grouper sandwich"was listed as "beer battered haddock". Decided to give it a go anyways. Food was on the pricey side, ok, but farm from remarkable, didn't feel like good value. Granted, eateries in PV tend to charge more than other areas, but some, like Boathouse actually deliver food that feels worth it. They're new, so there's always room for improvement, hope they get there. Would be nice to have an option like they're trying to be in the area. read more

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Great addition to the neighborhood. I've been for brunch, dinner, and after-dinner drinks. All great experiences. For brunch, I had the Mediterranean egg dish, which was a nice shakshuka-type meal. The Hendrick hamburger has arugula and goat cheese, which is delicious. The French onion soup was pretty good, although it was a little on the cold side. Definitely could be way hotter. Went the weekend before Halloween, and they had a live band, and the dancing was great. Everyone was in costume. Really great big screens for watching sports, and nice heaters out on the patio. read more

SO and I stopped here for lunch on our way to St. Augustine. The burger, chicken and waffles and oysters made for a nice meal. Bottom line, the food and service were good. read more

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Very cute laid back restaurant in Ponte Vedra! Interior gives a clean coastal atmosphere. I got the grouper tacos and was underwhelmed. The breading had no flavor unfortunately. I did love the pineapple salsa that came on them. My boyfriend got steak and eggs and he loved his dish. The menu looks promising and has other dishes I'd love to try! read more

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My final review on The Local. Instead of a group, my husband and I ordered take out and it was perfect, I Hope they put a fried grouper sandwich on the evening menu as it's delicious. (I had to make a special request) the fish was both crunchy and moist. Instead of fries I asked for the brown butter mashed potatoes. With pieces of potatoes, I knew freshly made. My husband likes his medium rare burger and he is fussy! The call in was easy, the food was ready on time, and was excellent. read more

- Sunday Brunch ... excellent ... must return and take others! - Friendly & welcoming hostess - Great footprint - large outdoor space & bars with TV - Bathrooms clean - Servers - great! Friendly and attentive. - Mgr on-duty less than attentive and failed to deliver a customer request (off-duty Mgr was very gracious & checked in before she left) - Food very good! Great recommendation from server. - Lots of variety and pricing not too bad compared to area competitors - Fee for using credit cards (I actually had a minor medical issue before leaving and they let me lay down in a quiet area for a few minutes - couldn't have been kinder!) Appetizer -- fried blueberry bread pudding with goat cheese, granola, strawberries and purée and basil Meals - Beer battered grouper sandwich with fries & a fig with arugula salad with fried chicken. read more

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Don't let the outside of the building fool you, the local is an absolutely stunning spot. They have a large wrap around patio with a bar and music set up. The space inside and outside is just beautiful. The outside space is very warm. They have ac coming but right now it is almost stifling hot. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the food is delicious. read more

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Stopped in and grabbed the tuna nachos real quick. So delicious with big chunks of tuna. They were doing construction on one part of it, but the decor and vibe in there is very cool. Very chill. The decor is unique. Our server was very friendly when we ran out of time and had to take our food to go in rush out to make an appointment. read more

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Came here for dinner for the first time (we usually come for brunch on the weekends), it was Easter Sunday and early at 5pm and we were the only table inside (they do have covered seating outside which seemed more busy). Our server was attentive, fast and efficient. We got the hummus platter and the ahi tuna nachos to share for the table, both were fresh and tasty and big portions, great for sharing! I ordered the salmon and omg! It was cooked perfectly, so tender, and it had this delicious wasabi sauce that wasn't too spicy! The quinoa fried rice was so tasty as well with edamame. I can't wait to come back for dinner! read more

Just opened & doing it right. I think I may even like this better than the Atlantic Beach Local, and so much closer to home. Decor is bright crisp and clean. The outside bar area is a great space. I noticed what looks to be a band area outdoors. That would be great to have live music. Our server Dawson was engaging, helpful & efficient. Shaun filled us in on the secret to the amazing blueberry bread pudding. This is where I say " Eat dessert first." Our appetizer of hot honey chicken was super moist and delicious. Grouper tacos were also yummy. We upgraded the fries to truffle fries. That was the only disappointment, No flavor. They need improvement for sure. Wine was reasonably priced by the glass & many options. So excited to have this new addition to the area. Stop on in & see what it's like to be a Local. read more

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I don't have all the answers to life, but I do know the Hendrix, Burger and espresso martini at the local is one of them. Hands down the best burger and martini in the area. This is my go to at the local and it never disappoints! I've had the hummus ceviche a few of their bowls and salads, but I always go back to the burger. I feel like I formed a slightly unhealthy love for this meal. My service is always great. I love sitting at the bar and the ambience is wonderful. It's very nicely decorated and sometimes they have live music on the patio. A great local spot. ;) read more

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My husband and I went for first time since the restaurant renovated and it's a beautiful restaurant, not what you would expect in a little strip mall. We were very limited on time in between appointments and let them know upon arrival that we only had 30 minutes and asked if that was possible. They checked with kitchen beforehand as they had a couple large parties. They said if we ordered immediately, they could accommodate our timeframe. The server was very sweet and made sure we got our order in quickly and we had it faster than expected. I'm getting a rush order you never know what quality it will be. My husband ordered grouper tacos and I ordered the grouper sandwich. They were both delicious and I'd highly recommend both dishes. Will definitely make sure I have more time next time so we can check out their patio read more

I think we visited on opening day or very close to it. Absolutely zero hiccups in service in spite of being newly opened. The food was amazing as was the patio seating outside. Not sure how the patio will work out in the summer, but we enjoyed it on a mild fall day. Prices were a bit in the high end, so I'm not sure we'll be frequent fliers, but definitely a great spot for a special meal with a special someone. The remodel from the previous tenant took a LONG time and I can see why. You'd never know from the new interior and patio. read more

This just opened in a Ponte Vedra Beach, always glad to have another restaurant open close by. This is my opinion only. Cons: very very loud inside when crowded, maybe even when it isn't. The acoustics are terrible for noise as it seems like everyone's voices from other tables are bouncing off the walls. We could hardly hear what others at our table were saying. Next time we will sit outside, weather permitting. Menu is fine, do think,it needs some tweaking, which I'm sure they will do as they find out what locals like to order, and what they don't. Pros: parking is good, service is good, good vibe outside with a big seating area and bar, with a big screen TV to watch games. read more

Just opened today (10/14/2025). Been waiting for a while for it to open. Beautiful new place with indoor and outdoor seating and a bar. Had chicken and waffles with two eggs over easy. Delicious. Service and food was excellent. Shout out to Brina for taking good care of me. Outdoor seating has music on weekends. I'm going back for happy hour. read more

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Well needed restaurant/bar for the area. Food is great. Very friendly staff Will frequent. read more

My husband and I ate at the newest site on Solana Road. The decor was welcoming and furniture very comfortable. We have previously eaten at the restaurant in Neptune Beach so it was nice to have one closer to our condo. The food was delicious. Both of us really enjoyed our meals. We will definitely be back. read more

Tonight a big group came in on a Tuesday night from the wine bar from a birthday party we were all hungry. The manager was so rude and was cutting things off. I get it. It was close to 10. The staff at the local was trying to accommodate for drinks and food and the manager acted like he was doing us a favor. I have been going to the local in AB for years. Do better!! I will emphatically never go back to this location and will spread the word to my Roscoe friends. I left very disappointed. The manager was so rude. Sad this happened that we know the owners and family friends. read more

Went for brunch and sat outside - love the big TV to watch the games! Our hostess Addie greeted us and took us to our table and Elizabeth was our server. she was very nice and told us a few of her favs - I had the Shrimp and Grits and they were great - the BLAT was a popular choice at the table and it also got rav reviews. Nice addition to PVB! read more

My wife and I had dinner Saturday night April 11, with the exception of our waiter it was dreadful. My wife's French onion soup was terrible, virtually a bowl of broth with lightly sauté onions not caramelized onions and melted cheese. My shrimp and grits consisted of 5 rubbery shrimp with a weird variation of grits not Cajun as typically prepared. The $10 bread service wash 6 slices of very hard crusty bread. Overall very disappointing Woodys barbq in the same location was better by far. read more

Ponte Vedra Woman's Club annual LUAU PARTY is being held at the new THE LOCAL restaurant and bar located in Ponte Vedra Beach where Woody's used to be at the corner of A1A AND Solano Rd. What a beautiful renovation they have done to the interior! The outdoor patio is fantastic and a great new destination place. The buffet dinner was superb with a true beachy flair. Great trained staff and management who aim to please. The event is a huge fundraiser for the club that awards grants to 5 local charities and gives 5 college scholarships to local high schoo seniors heading to college. Come check us out at www.pontevedrawomansclub.com read more

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Food is always amazing. Servers are friendly and knowledgeable about specials and food they are serving. They did a great job with outdoor seating- bar area. read more

This place is appalling . Started well. Now a disaster . Food very poor. Service not organised read more

Fun place with great food!! The menu has quite the variety of choices. We love to dine al fresco whenever we can & their covered/private patio was ideal read more

The Local in Ponte Vedra Beach has an amazing atmosphere -- inviting, modern, and full of good energy. Every dish was fresh and flavorful, and the staff made the experience even better with their friendly, attentive service. A perfect go-to spot for brunch, dinner, or drinks with friends! Chef Bobby is absolutely phenomenal and very resourceful. Aaron the bartender amazing. read more

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Food: I've been four times and food is inconsistent. Kitchen needs tweaking. Menu is eclectic but wine by glass is minimal and on the high side. Service: all four times has been really good. Ambiance: Very loud inside;very nice outside. Summary: I'm going to keep trying as I want this place to stay. read more

We went to The Local when it first opened and the food was disappointing. Decided to try again with another couple Friday night and unfortunately the food was the same. Onion soup had no flavor, the special was fish and had to use a knife to cut it (first time I've ever had to use a knife and should not), steak was tough and what they call blue cheese stuffed olives is a tad bit of blue cheese on top of the pimento. This will be the last time we will eat at this restaurant. read more

Yummy and unique food. Friendly staff. Great location. Not slammed like a lot of places in this area. Just great!

Had lunch there yesterday ordered a Hendrix medium rare. I cut it in half and the first half was a little bit more well done than I would've liked, but it was still delicious. Very flavorful. Then I started on the second half which was actually raw meat which I could not eat, and brought it to attention of the server who was giving us our check at time. He came back and said, would you like me to make another one for you and of course I said no, that wasn't the point. I think what happened when I said medium rare they made 1/2 medium and the other half rare. Who would've thought. Was it a joke? read more

Early dinner on a Sunday evening and we were surprised at how beautiful the renovations and dining room appeared. Very warm and comfortable furnishings. The service was excellent we were seated quickly. Cocktails and water service was prompt. Our waitress Emily was very helpful with suggestions. My husband and I ordered the black and red fish and the wasabi ginger salmon entrées. Everything was served promptly. Both our dishes were tasty satisfying and something we would order again. Hugo Spritzer was excellent. They have a great selection of starters, full size meals and sandwiches. Can't wait to come back and try something else. Highly recommend! read more

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We've been SO excited for this to open in PV. We have been here twice now and both times, we hoped to sit outside. On our second visit, we made outside reservations. Upon arrival, we were told no outside tables were open and it should be no more than 20 minutes. After waiting an hour, we settled for inside. It was an extremely loud and unpleasant environment. Food and service were good, drinks were okay, but the entire experience left much to be desired and it wasn't the fun night out we were hoping for. read more

We had a lovely dinner. The menu is very unique and everyone's meal was very good. Unique cocktails and our waitress, Sammy, was so kind and fun. Highly recommend! read more

Absolutely loved this place. The food was amazing--everything came out fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The service was great from start to finish: friendly, attentive, and never rushed. We sat outside and the breeze made it such a perfect, relaxed experience. Just one of those spots where everything clicks--great vibes, great people, great food. Will definitely be back. read more

This was my first time at The Local and it was a great experience thanks to Jocelyn. She was a phenomenal server. she was attentive, timely. She listened and made thoughtful suggestions and conversations. the food was good but I'll be back becsuse of the service. read more

Alexis made last night truly unforgettable! Her friendly personality and top-notch service turned a great evening into an amazing one. She recommended the popcorn cocktail and the French onion soup -- both were absolutely incredible! The cocktail was creative and perfectly balanced, and the soup was rich, comforting, and full of flavor. Alexis's exceptional hospitality and expert recommendations made the entire experience outstanding from start to finish! read more

Front door unreasonably would not accommodate our reservation for an open table outside which was better for us and our dog. Walked out and not going back. read more

Ordered to go and it was well packaged. Parking is difficult on busier weekend nights. Food lacked flavor. Overpriced for what we got. Don't think it was good enough to try it again. Sad because this seemed like the type of restaurant the area needed. read more

We went for first time based on recommendation of friends and also saw good reviews on next door. Restaurant was nearly empty and we asked for booth and we were seated in back "nook" off bar. No one stopped by with water or anything. Waited over ten minutes with no acknowledgment whatsoever. I was appalled at wine selection. $13 for glass of Oregon Chardonnay and $16 for glass of completely unknown other Chardonnay. Wouldn't know if any good because no one came to take our order. Nothing on menu looked all that great and all overpriced. $16 for a basic salad. Thank you no. Walked out and went to Nona Blue. When we left there were 4 employees standing around doing nothing and didn't recognize they had seated us 15 minutes earlier. There couldn't have been more than 12 people in the restaurant! Appalling. read more