What a cute space! This restaurant is so cozy and beautiful and makes me feel like I'm in a big city. My friend and I both ordered the salmon... we were scared at first because it smelled so fishy but after the first bite, we died. Best salmon I've had in a very long time. We would have loved to try some of the small plates but all the best ones had some sort of pork in it and I don't eat pork.... So my only gripe with Local 22 is that I wish that every other entree or small plate on the menu didn't have pork in it!!! I mean come on yal... have a beef substitute! I would def come back here but would have to make sure the menu of the day didn't have too much pork on it :/ read more

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar - Yum salmon - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The risotto special of the day was a little lacking in flavor. The pork belly was very different than I thought it would be compared to times I've had it before. It was a different cut (big portion for pork belly) and made super crispy. Don't know if I would order it again. My friend had the NY Strip which was pretty tender as far as NY Strips go. Waitstaff wasn't that friendly, somewhat off putting. Great ambience, very cute place. Would be willing to go back and try again, but order different things. read more

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar - Risotto of the Day special - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Awesome wait staff. We sat outside and had a variety of appetizers to explore their menu. We also had the eggs Florentine. For apps we had the pimento cheese skillet with small flat bread strips. Then we had to get the hush puppies which were jalapeño today. The grits were tasty as were the braised Brussel sprouts. Beets were tasty and their biscuits rock. It's our first time and we'll be back. read more

Yum! This place is right behind Station Nine for all of you Duke MBA students who are looking for a place to eat nearby. The food here is super fresh and they buy all of their ingredients from local farms. My favorites are the kale caesar salad (what a healthy twist on an otherwise pretty unhealthy salad), tater tots, and mushroom flatbread. I love the ambiance and decor as well. Would definitely come back! read more

The atmosphere is nice. Eclectic but subdued and the music was much more progressive than I would have imagined. The waitress, not overly friendly...just a warm blooded robot but does her job. I ordered a beer, pork belly, beet salad and the scallops at the recommendation of the waitress. The pork belly was delicious, the greens they put on top seemed a bit of a mismatch but made for nice decoration. The beet salad was equally impressive. There were no more beets than any other item but it was good nonetheless. Just the right amount of each item and the dressing and the goat cheese really made it. Actually revision...the polenta croutons were gross. Like soft dried pasta. Everything else was great though. The scallops were the biggest letdown. For one there were only 2.5 scallops on the plate. Yes, they cut a scallop in half. The plate smelled rather fishy when it came out and the texture of the scallops was odd. In fact the entire plate was a little odd. Overly salty for sure, the carrots lacked flavor and the yam purée was a bit overpowering. I should have tried the lamb burger instead. All in all a good meal but they failed on the entree. read more

Tried Local 22 for Brunch when in town for daughter's Duke graduation. A few comments: Food was generally good. Wife's egg's Benedict was excellent. My biscuits and gravy was so so. Mac and cheese was above average. Had brunch drink specials. Those were quite good. But... a couple of strange things: I made the reservation via Open Table. They called me 3 or maybe 4 times to tell me there was a $20 / person cancellation fee (since it was graduation weekend and they would be sold out) and requested a credit card that I provided. When I asked what the time limit was for an acceptable cancellation the person I was talking to didn't know. The ironic thing is for the 12:00 brunch seating they were probably only at 60% capacity. The other thing that I found strange was that they applied an 18% tip. I don't think I've ever had that happen with a party of five. Server was attentive so I didn't object. read more

I met some of my coworkers at Local 22 for lunch yesterday and we really enjoyed our meal. Their menu looked quite delicious, but since it was restaurant week we all had their three course $15 special, which was a tasty value. The white bean soup and fish tacos that I had tasted fresh and were perfectly seasoned. The chocolate lava cake for desert was delicious, although unnecessary, calorie infusion that I would recommend to any chocolate lover. I enjoyed the trendy upscale country look of the restaurant. Even though Local 22 was busy and not a large restaurant the noise level was very low making it easy to talk with people sitting at a large table. The seating is also very comfortable, which was nice considering the service seemed very slow. Our waiter was very friendly, but seemed a bit overwhelmed with the tables he was assigned. It appeared that it took him several minutes to put our order in, and our drinks sat on the bar for a while before he picked them up. Local 22 was a great place for lunch, and I would go back again. read more

I came in with my boyfriend on a friday. We ordered the local 22 Angus burger, a side of tots, and the Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese was delicious!! Our server knew we we're splitting the burger, and they served us the burger on separate plates, already cut in half. I appreciate their attention to detail in catering to our needs without us even asking. The tots seemed infinite! Served in a tall bucket. Thank you for great service! read more

My husband and I went to this restaurant for the first time tonight. WOW! The second we walked through the door, someone greeted us and directed us to the hostess stand, and we were greeted immediately, and taken to a table. Again, for a third time, we were greeted warmly by someone with water, then our server came up, explained the menu, and we were on our way to a really wonderful experience! Food was so good, service was impeccable! When we left, someone was at the door to thank us for coming. From start to finish, this was a top notch experience! We had such a nice time! We're already talking about our next trip to this awesome restaurant!! read more

We have been to local 22 twice and had a great time both times. They have a great selection of alcohol drinks that you can't find everywhere. We have had great service, especially last week - Ryan S was our server and we would go back just to have him as our server again! Last week we had 2 of the specials - the brisket sandwich and the sea bass - both were good but we were fighting over the brisket sandwich - it was amazing! read more

So my fiancé and I just left this place. She has eaten there a couple times before but it was my first. We came for brunch and both elected to go with chicken and waffles. Well, when it came out, we were pretty disappointed. The chicken was pretty dry. Flavor was okay, but being so dry took something away from it. Also, the waffle. It's hard to mess up a waffle, but when it's over cooked, it's obvious. Both of our waffles were over cooked, so the combination of dry chicken and over cooked waffle was...not the best. We ate the food because we were hungry, and admittedly we didn't tell them because we were too hungry to let them try to get something else. I was also kind of disappointed in the price. $16 for two chicken tenders and an average sized waffle from a waffle maker. Like, if you're not giving me a lot of food, it better be really good food. So, don't think we'll be going back there. One positive was that the service was pretty good. Server was nice and attentive. read more

First time we have been in. And we were really looking forward to it. WOW definitely not disappointed. Do not miss the pork pops!! I got the special - short ribs MELT IN your mouth! Everyone kept "helping" me eat them. Hubs got the steak perfectly cut and cooked. Kiddos got two different flatbreads. The were delish. Perfect crust. The wild mushroom with truffle oil was truly flavorful. We got out favorite server from vita days so we were thrilled. W will be regulars!!! read more

Went here for lunch today with my mother. All in all we really enjoyed ourselves! The decor is really interesting and kind of retro. I ordered a panino with proscuitto, mozzarella, tomato and pesto with a side of sweet potato waffle fries. And it was DELICIOUS!! My mother had a hamburger without a bun (as she's allergic to wheat) along with the same fries. And she was raving about it. We didn't try the desserts or appetizers, but after my first experience I will definitely be coming back to give the rest of their food a try. read more

Good food. Way too hot and loud. The ac has been out for some time. They did not warn us when making reservation.

The best deviled eggs. Kept up well inside. Staff is great. Recommended for anyone in town not staying long, or honestly even for "locals". Enjoyed it immensely my first night in Durham. read more

Very pet friendly with a nice, shady patio! The waiter brought out cold water and even a bacon treat for our pup. The food was excellent!

I got the lamb flatbread and it was flavorful tasty and yummy! The lamb itself though wasn't as juicy as expected. My friend got a lamb burger which she wasn't Soo happy about. BUT the sweet potato fries were sooooooooo good! read more

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar - Lamb flatbread, lamb burger, sweet potato fries - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Great atmosphere and food. Crowded during Duke parents' weekend, good drinks. I was graciously introduced to a Durham distilled very nice gin. I will come back! read more

The food was very fresh. I ordered their special which was monkfish over bacon mushroom risotto, that was one delicious plate. read more

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar - Blackened monkfish over bacon mushroom risotto! - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Was slightly hesitant coming here because I've been hearing mixed reviews. But after looking at the delicious photos on yelp, I figured I'd give it a try. Not disappointment. I got the fish special and my table mate got their braised short rib (?) and both loved our food. The server was very nice, helpful with decision making, and checked in on us without being intrusive. Liked the atmosphere too. read more

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar - Fish special with mango salsa, green beans, and grits delicious - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This was my speed. Great food, drinks, music, and overall ambiance. I had such a kind sever. I had the deviled eggs with a fried oyster on top. I also had a beet salad, jalapeño hush puppies, a wonderful cocktail, and bread pudding. The prices were very reasonable. It put me in the mind of a gastro pub. The vibes were real. read more

That was the first time, today, and the best hamburger in town! At least! I just came to Durham from Los Angeles--it's the best burger in LA, too! And I've just gotten started at this great place! read more

Food decent but there was gristle in the roasted chicken in my Greek salad. Service was not great - had to ask for server to take order and bring check. read more

Very solid lunch. Shrimp and grits we very good. Shrimp cooked perfect grits smooth and broth tasted great. No need for the extra cherry tomatoes. I know that adds a little acid and color but not needed. Perfectly cooked fries. Hand cut. What else can you ask for. My wife had the chicken sandwich which was moist and very tasty. Didn't have a cocktail but plenty of great bourbons on hand to choose from. Great lunch. read more

The food is amazing, the atmosphere and bartenders (especially Matthew) are the best!! I had the local 22 burger and sweet potato fries and hubby had shrimp and grits--both excellent dishes!!! Wish we lived closer by to return soon!!! read more

The food was pretty good, the service was poor and the restaurant was uncomfortably hot. The manager's response was, "Yeah, that's the landlord's fault. There's nothing we can do about it." I won't be back. read more

We came here for Sunday brunch/lunch. It was a nice day, so we ate outside. They have a nice outdoor patio with plenty of seating in the shade. We decided we would order a bunch of small plates to share. We got the deviled eggs, the pimento cheese, brussels sprouts and tater tots. Everything was good, and the service was friendly and attentive. read more

Ok, so we don't go out to the Ninth Street area much, and were unexpectedly seeking a spot to grab a late dinner. We were pleasantly surprised at Local 22 next to old favorite Parizade. We had a salad (large portion) and a couple of snacks - all very tasty. Loved the funky modern/rustic decor and excellent, friendly staff. We'll be back for a more serious dinner soon. read more

Stopped in while in town for a reunion. Terrific service, great food and good vibe. I'd definitely go back.

We reserved a table for a large party for an after wedding celebratory dinner. The table was ready and beautifully set for our arrival. Service was prompt and friendly and everyone enjoyed their drinks, appetizers and dinners. Keep up the great work! Definitely visit this place, you won't be disappointed. read more

We went to Local 22 recently with our kids and had an excellent experience. The deviled eggs, shrimp and griists, burgers, Mac and cheese, and eggs Benedict were all delicious. Bread pudding was also wonderful. Service was prompt and there was nice outdoor seating Definitely recommend and will return. read more

Pretty good service, but the consensus was that the food wasn't bad but quite mediocre for the price. The portions were also very small.

Very good wings! Nice relaxing atmosphere to have dinner. Very friendly staff. Plenty of parking.

Wow, wow, wow!!!! Absolutely delicious food...from the appetizers to the entrees, to the desserts (yes, we ate everything!!!)! We are in town visiting family, but I wish we had a restaurant like this where we live. Soooo good! Excellent service as well. Highly recommend! read more

This place is awesome!! I hosted a group dinner for my company and they took such great care of us. The food was well priced and delicious, with a great beer/drink list as well. Our group shared the mac and cheese, wings, and deviled eggs, and they were all great. They also went above and beyond and emailed me my receipt when I forgot it at the restaurant. I will definitely be hosting future events at Local 22!! read more

Meh. I usually don't care much about service, but our waiter was extremely awkward. The food was pretty good but overpriced. We had the kale caesar salad, which had a nice light dressing and a mix of kale and romaine. It was very good but not worth $12 for the portion. The pork cheek in our panini was delicious but the panini itself was underdone and unable to hold together. The mac and cheese was OK but there wasn't nearly enough bacon and my wife immediately said "this could be from a box." Sweet potato waffle fries were good but, to be blunt, not any better than Chick-fil-a's regular potato waffle fries. I'm in no rush to go back, especially with the quality of other Durham restaurants. read more

Late evening dinner with a customer proved just the right experience. Craft beers on tap plenty of bottle selections great burger. Check it out if you're near Duke Univ. read more

Friendly and helpful staff...good food and service Nothing to complain about...you should go read more

Came early with a party of 12, including kids. Everyone left happy and full. Good beer list with good variety of styles. Cocktails are very solid. All the food we had was really fresh and delicious. The lamb burger was a highlight, as were the scallops. The pizza was just ok but everything else was quite good. Definitely now in the regular rotation. read more

Menu and food are solid, but the service here is routinely laughably bad. Drinks typically take over 15 minutes, and the wait time for both servers and food is always abysmal. read more