Casual bar & grill serving creative American comfort food in a chic setting with weekly live music.
George Dgheim
What an amazing experience filled with savory food! Calamari and fried zucchini filled us up omg! The special was a shrimp scampi steak that was cooked to perfection! The steak with spinach and mashed potatoes was absolutely filling! Pasta with red sauce was a great dish to nibble at but also a good option as a palatable meal. Chicken wrap with fries wasn’t our favorite dish but it was delish!
… moreCharles Reilly
Food was pretty good and tasty, But wear a coat if you’re going to sit at the bar area, we had broccoli, rabe and sausage,egg roll surprisingly good. And lobster fried Diablo.
… moreC Rodriguez
Something for everyone, great for parties nice and spacious private room, reasonably priced Mike and his associate I feel terrible that I did not catch her name were absolutely amazing. They were both super thoughtful, caring and amazing truly making my brother and sister in laws baby shower amazing and unforgettable.. they are also super careful with food allergies, the private room is special needs friendly and they also have a kid friendly menu as well. They truly do think of everything. Strongly recommend if you’re thinking about having a party on the island that you do it here. The room is super versitile as well.
… morekorra dale
Absolutely loved the vibe here—the atmosphere is a perfect 5 stars! It’s a great spot to hang out. Both the food and service were consistently good at 4 stars each. Overall, it’s a fantastic 5-star experience and a place I’d highly recommend for anyone looking for a cool, welcoming environment.
… moreJ W
The restaurant is broken down into two separate sections: the bar and the more intimate dining area. We opted to sit in the more quiet and intimate dining area, which had a nice fire place and beautiful Christmas decor to give off a warm family vibe. Our waitress, Jessica, went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful first dining experience at The LocaL, where she addressed our minor concerns and socialized with us in a welcomed and extremely friendly manner; Jessica is reflective of what exemplary service looks like and she definitely helped enhance our overall dining experience!
Now onto the food: the is by far one of the most affordable restaurants I’ve been to in Staten Island, where the portion and quality for the price is definitely worth it. The French onion soup and Picasso burger were both phenomenal and I can’t recommend it enough! The zucchini fries were humongous for the price (as you can see in the photo) and totally filling!
A minor issue we encountered were that the price from the menu mismatched the price on our receipt, a few days were either a dollar or two less or a dollar or two more, so check your bill!
Will definitely come back to try their extensive menu for I’m sure there are still so much more deliciousness to be discovered here! Thank you again to Jessica for being so friendly and kind, hope to see you again soon!
Thank you for reading and best of luck! (:
… moreJL
I unfortunately live on the block of this restaurant. Over the years, the neighbors and I have dealt with people who have been over served. Broken side view mirrors blocked driveways, driving over curbs pulling away drunk, etc. If you want to see the quality of the people that frequent this bar, and the bartenders here, just watch the video. This guy was served alcohol till he could barely walk, got in his car, drove half a block, and wrecked my car, along with two others on the block. He passed out at the wheel a block away. I had to remove him from his car and keep him at the scene until police arrived. Great job guys, keep up the great work.
… moreYesenia Moquete
I had a fantastic dining experience at The Local! The highlight of my meal was the Asian Calamari—perfectly crispy, with just the right balance of sweet and spicy flavors. It was hands down one of the best I’ve had. The service was equally impressive; the staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was just right. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great spot for a casual meal or a night out. I’ll definitely be back to try more from their menu. Highly recommend!
… moreRichard Lauser
I rarely give a restaurant five stars but this is well deserved. Super friendly service which is always important to me. We had the French onion soup and sirloin tips for appetizer and they were delicious. I had the Blackened Burger and it was cooked to perfection. My wife had the Caesar Salad and enjoyed every bite. Another big plus for me was that the place was very clean. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal, would definitely visit again.
… morePamela
I had the pleasure of eating at The Local tonight. Everything was excellent! Starters: Brocolli Rabe & Sausage Egg Rolls, Pepper Jack’s Famous Steak Tips and Asian Calamari !!! We had the Strawberry Ricotta Salata Salad (I could have eaten the whole platter). Finale: Chicken Parm Alfredo, so much cheese!!! And the Rigatoni Bolognese!!!! Thank you for a wonderful meal and the great service.
… moreN Q
Had my bridal shower in the private room and let me just say, THE FOOD WAS AMAZING AND DELICIOUS. This is a restaurant/bar fusion that serves delicious food and great drinks! Definitely try the Asian Calamari and Steak tips. Those are 100/10!!! The private room was elegant, beautiful and clean. And it was HUGE. I highly recommend this restaurant for event/date nights or top of the bucket list of places to eat in Staten Island.
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