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Reviews
Jacob (geckz)
Patio is great with shade and TVs and cornhole. I got the Nashville Hot Chicken with ranch tots. Good flavor with not much spiciness. Fries were just fries. Wasn’t busy.
… moreLaura Gibbons
We had a great experience at Local Junction! My husband started with the crab stuffed hush puppies for an appetizer, and they were absolutely delicious. For our entrées, I had the steak tips with Brussels sprouts, which were perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My husband ordered the Nashville chicken sandwich with onion rings, and he loved it.
We chose to sit outside, and the atmosphere reminded us of a relaxed beach bar—such a fun and casual vibe. The service was excellent as well. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal.
We’ll definitely be back!
… moreWe chose to sit outside, and the atmosphere reminded us of a relaxed beach bar—such a fun and casual vibe. The service was excellent as well. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal.
We’ll definitely be back!
Mike Adkins
My wife and I went there for lunch after looking at it in Maps. I wist I had read the reviews. The place was almost empty at 12:30. That’s usually a hint, but I suspect their busy time is in the evening.
Our service wasn’t bad. It wasn’t exceptional but it wasn’t worthy of a negative comment. For no more people there, it did seem to longer than I would have expected. And yes, the only others in the dining area were seated after we placed our order and were served before we were.
The food; I was disappointed. I immediately thought the portion was small. I ordered fried oysters and could have fit them all i the palm of one hand. To say they were “fried” is a stretch. They weren’t even browned. They were about the shade of saltine crackers. The first couple were warm but after that they were room temperature. The coating was soggy and sloughed away from oysters which were nearly raw. I will say this, the oysters themselves were tasty. Our server recommend potato salad as a side. After putting salt and pepper on it, it tasted like salt and pepper.
My wife had some sort of salmon sandwich. Her opinion was that it wasn’t too bad. I was reminded of the saying “nothing is quite as bad as something that’s not too bad”. She also had the potato salad and came away with the same impression as I had.
Prices are very reasonable, but I don’t mind paying more for better food.
In short, I was impressed, but I’ll probably try it again. After all, everybody han a bad day occasionally. I just hope someone gifts the chef a spice rack before then.
… moreOur service wasn’t bad. It wasn’t exceptional but it wasn’t worthy of a negative comment. For no more people there, it did seem to longer than I would have expected. And yes, the only others in the dining area were seated after we placed our order and were served before we were.
The food; I was disappointed. I immediately thought the portion was small. I ordered fried oysters and could have fit them all i the palm of one hand. To say they were “fried” is a stretch. They weren’t even browned. They were about the shade of saltine crackers. The first couple were warm but after that they were room temperature. The coating was soggy and sloughed away from oysters which were nearly raw. I will say this, the oysters themselves were tasty. Our server recommend potato salad as a side. After putting salt and pepper on it, it tasted like salt and pepper.
My wife had some sort of salmon sandwich. Her opinion was that it wasn’t too bad. I was reminded of the saying “nothing is quite as bad as something that’s not too bad”. She also had the potato salad and came away with the same impression as I had.
Prices are very reasonable, but I don’t mind paying more for better food.
In short, I was impressed, but I’ll probably try it again. After all, everybody han a bad day occasionally. I just hope someone gifts the chef a spice rack before then.
Sea Horse Aiken
Sat down at a table inside, wasn’t greeted for several minutes. Went outside to the bar, the bartender didn’t acknowledge us. Had to ask the person next to us for a menu. Wasn’t offered anything. Overall terrible service, we left. I miss the old Locals. It was a dive, but amazing oysters and crab legs. And you could sign the wall.
… moreKurt Wiese
This was our first visit to Local Junction. They recently opened after new owners remodeled the old Harry’s Local. They did a nice job, with lots of seating and a nice bar.
I enjoyed the chicken tenders with a side of onion rings for lunch. Both were very good. I liked the crispyness of both of them and dipped them in BBQ sauce. My beautiful wife also had the chicken tenders, along with a house salad. She said they were delicious.
At this time they only have a lunch menu for both lunch and dinner. Our server, Montana, was attentive and helpful and let us know that a dinner menu will be coming soon. I look forward to returning for dinner sometime!
… moreI enjoyed the chicken tenders with a side of onion rings for lunch. Both were very good. I liked the crispyness of both of them and dipped them in BBQ sauce. My beautiful wife also had the chicken tenders, along with a house salad. She said they were delicious.
At this time they only have a lunch menu for both lunch and dinner. Our server, Montana, was attentive and helpful and let us know that a dinner menu will be coming soon. I look forward to returning for dinner sometime!
Bryan M
It was quite good. It’s a bar and grill sort of place. Nice atmosphere. You can take young children if you go earlier. It might get a touch roudier later but I wouldn’t know. I only say that because many bar and grills in Augusta are like that. You want to get the kids home by 8 or so. I had the pork loin and it was very good. It came with very good mashed potatoes and the best brussel sprouts I have ever eaten. My mom hates brussel sprouts but she liked these.
… moreDana Merrill
Solid option. I’ve eaten here twice and ordered the smash burger with ranch tots both times. Thumbs up. Husband enjoyed the Nashville wings and loaded fries.
… moreBenjamin Coulter
Great atmosphere! Love to play darts here. They’ve done a great job at making the place friendly and welcoming. The food was okay but the portion sizes were fairly lacking. I had wings which came out perfect and fries which were not good at all. Hand cut which was nice but very soggy/not crisp
… moreTurner Kail
Walking into Local Junction feels like stepping into a warm, down-home gathering spot. The atmosphere carries a certain Southern charm—wood, laughter, and the hum of community spirit. It’s the kind of place that promises comfort food, hearty plates, and memories worth sharing. Unfortunately, while the setting set the stage beautifully, the performance that followed fell flat.
The menu pricing was immediately noticeable—disproportionate to the portion sizes and quality. Flavor was inconsistent, leaving some dishes enjoyable while others were simply misses. The Nashville Hot Chicken was tough, perched awkwardly on a soggy toasted bun, a dish more frustrating than fiery. The Whiskey Chicken fared no better—smaller than its bun and inexplicably double the cost of more substantial offerings. The side of rice was a true disappointment: undercooked, underseasoned, and ultimately inedible.
To their credit, the onion rings with pub sauce stood out as a highlight, perfectly crisp with a dipping sauce that earned repeat praise at the table. The ranch tots and fries also landed well, proving that the kitchen can get simple comfort food right. The smash burger, however, didn’t quite live up to its name—more of a traditional burger than the crispy-edged, flavor-packed patty expected. The hamburger steak with mushrooms was passable but forgettable, the kind of dish you might order once and never again.
Adding to the disappointment was the service pace. Both we and neighboring tables were told the kitchen was “backed up,” leaving guests waiting over an hour for food that ultimately did not justify the delay. For a casual dining experience, this wait time felt excessive, and no real effort was made to accommodate or ease guest frustration.
Local Junction has potential. The bones are there: a warm, inviting atmosphere, a concept that should resonate with locals and visitors alike, and a few menu items that shine. But the execution—the heart of hospitality—needs sharpening. Menu prices should better reflect portion and quality, service times must improve, and guest service should shift toward transparency and accommodation when delays occur.
As it stands, Local Junction feels like a story waiting to be told, but the narrative hasn’t found its voice yet. With adjustments, it could truly be a local gem. Until then, expect a cozy atmosphere with uneven returns on both flavor and value.
… moreThe menu pricing was immediately noticeable—disproportionate to the portion sizes and quality. Flavor was inconsistent, leaving some dishes enjoyable while others were simply misses. The Nashville Hot Chicken was tough, perched awkwardly on a soggy toasted bun, a dish more frustrating than fiery. The Whiskey Chicken fared no better—smaller than its bun and inexplicably double the cost of more substantial offerings. The side of rice was a true disappointment: undercooked, underseasoned, and ultimately inedible.
To their credit, the onion rings with pub sauce stood out as a highlight, perfectly crisp with a dipping sauce that earned repeat praise at the table. The ranch tots and fries also landed well, proving that the kitchen can get simple comfort food right. The smash burger, however, didn’t quite live up to its name—more of a traditional burger than the crispy-edged, flavor-packed patty expected. The hamburger steak with mushrooms was passable but forgettable, the kind of dish you might order once and never again.
Adding to the disappointment was the service pace. Both we and neighboring tables were told the kitchen was “backed up,” leaving guests waiting over an hour for food that ultimately did not justify the delay. For a casual dining experience, this wait time felt excessive, and no real effort was made to accommodate or ease guest frustration.
Local Junction has potential. The bones are there: a warm, inviting atmosphere, a concept that should resonate with locals and visitors alike, and a few menu items that shine. But the execution—the heart of hospitality—needs sharpening. Menu prices should better reflect portion and quality, service times must improve, and guest service should shift toward transparency and accommodation when delays occur.
As it stands, Local Junction feels like a story waiting to be told, but the narrative hasn’t found its voice yet. With adjustments, it could truly be a local gem. Until then, expect a cozy atmosphere with uneven returns on both flavor and value.
Miranda Daggerhart
Me and my husband would go to Local Junction at least once a week for dinner. We both had off work for the new year so we decided to come to LJ for lunch. We were seated and ordered drinks to which the waitress stared at both of our ID’s and said she would “have to get a second opinion.” We are a young couple so we are used to getting ID’d when ordering drinks. This has never happened to us so we were both unsure why it was even a question. The waitress comes back and said she is unable to serve us our drinks because she couldn’t verify our ID’s. My husband told her we are there at least once a week for dinner and it was never an issue before so what was the problem? She replied “well I’ve never seen ya’ll before.” We have gotten drinks there EVERYTIME and have never been questioned about our ID’s. She was rude and made us feel like we were doing something wrong even though both of us are OVER the age of 21. We always loved going to LJ and looked forward to our meals but I don’t think we will ever go back now. Very sad you have to be haggled about an ID when you are over the legal age.
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