Local 22 was a good date night restaurant. I would definitely recommend getting a reservation if you want to go at night on the weekend because it was very crowded. The lamb pizza was incredible and definitely the best thing on the menu. I also loved the skillet corn bread and the frozé (not pictured). The burger and sweet potato fries were just okay -- I probably wouldn't order it again. read more

See all

From the food to the decor, everything about this restaurant is great. The bartender was knowledgeable and friendly.I had a "devil made me," which was fabulous. For lunch, I had the deviled eggs and the lamb sausage pizza. The lamb sausage on the pizza was outstanding, and the bartender informed us that it is sourced locally. Will return when in Durham. read more

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar is a modern joint with tasty food and cocktails. One ultra pro during this pandemic is their plentiful outdoor, spaced out seating. I ordered the Skillet Cornbread to start, and the Quinoa Garden Salad with grilled chicken as my main entree. I also indulged in a couple of rum and cokes with my dinner (nothing fancy, but refreshing as usual). The cornbread was as delicious as expected, with a nice texture and perfected by the maple-bourbon butter on top. The salad was as incredible as a salad can be, probably the best I've ever enjoyed. All of the ingredients were crisp, perfectly chopped, and drizzled in just the right amount of dressing. The grilled chicken was flavorful and juicy--not the least bit rubbery or dry. There was a little bit of a mix up regarding our bill, but the situation was handled quickly with care, so I do not consider it a damper on my experience. I am still dreaming of the day when I can eat that cornbread and salad again! I highly recommend Local 22. read more

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar - Quinoa Garden Salad - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Went with a group of 10 people for a birthday meal. Was very disappointed that we had to pay $15 dessert fee for bringing our own birthday cake. How nice was that, show up with 10 people to support a place and get hit with a $15 fee for bringing a cake, my last trip here. Food was over priced and I would give it two stars at most. Waitress was great and friendly, I wished I had her name. I had made two trips here my first and last. read more

Drove from Wake Forest to Durham . Decided to eat here before going to The Blue Note . I was very impressed with how the restaurant/bar was so organized. The service was very impressive and friendly. The Best pizza I've had in years . read more

Have lived in Durham for several years and never heard or been to this place- well I've been severely missing out! Went for brunch on a Sunday and it was hands down the best brunch I've ever had in Durham. Everything from the service, the food, and the drinks were incredible! Kendall did a great job of anticipating our needs and being super friendly! We will definitely be back! read more

Local 22 reopened outdoor dining recently and I was excited to check it out on a Friday evening. They serve modern American food like pizza and burgers with a Southern flair. When we arrived, we sat at one of their many outdoor tables, spaced comfortably distant from each other adhering to corona guidelines. Starting with drinks, I tried the 4 beer flight for $10 and my friend got the berry fields forever cocktail. The beer flight was great, you get to choose your own and it was very well priced for the amount of beer you get. Later, I also tried the devil made me which was a pineapple and rum base drink which unfortunately I found disappointing. For the food, we started by splitting the cast-iron hush puppies. I really enjoyed these fried corn balls that were served in a cheesy sauce with a slight kick from the jalapeño. For the entree, I got the caesar salad with shrimp addition. It was a decent salad but very heavy on the dressing. The shrimp were very well cooked however. My friend got the margarita pizza which was a large thin crust pizza (certainly big enough to share) with big lumps of mozzarella on a marinara base. She thought it was a pretty decent pizza. Finally, we split a side of the "burnt" brussel sprouts. These I liked quite a bit - they were both sweet and crispy and quite delicious. Overall, we had a very nice time at Local 22. Our waitress did a good job making us feel welcome at the restaurant and the food was solid American and especially enjoyable in this nice outdoor setting. Definitely a place good for friends or families. read more

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar - beer flight - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Military and Educator Luncheon (12:15pm) Food - Burnt Brussels / Angus Burger / Lamb Burger were all well prepared to our liking, no complaints. Mixed drinks were great also. Beer tasted fresh, and even the added fruit in our drinks were fresh and delicious. Service - we were immediately greeted and felt welcomed upon entry of the establishment , seated quickly. Ambiance - everyone was friendly , location was clean and very relaxed and welcoming diverse atmosphere. Cost - food worth the cost for a good professional social lunch with a friend / family / Co- worker. Location - is about 15-20 miles from RDU, worth the drive, fast service , friendly customer service read more

The dessert was sooo good! Just the most satisfying piece of warm bread pudding on a warm plate. My friends got the ginger cream cake which they said they really enjoyed as well. I loved the ambiance of the place and it seemed really lively and a good place to gather friends. Would love to come back for a drink one night! read more

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar - Warm Bread Pudding and Ginger Cream Cake - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

See all

Pig pops! If the review could be that short it'd be perfect. If you're at Local 22 the pig pops are a must. Go with the cheer wine bbq. I also had the pizza that was on special. The freshest pepperoni I've ever had! Sauce was perfectly balanced between freshness and flavor. The crust was incredible. I'll definitely be back if ever in the area. read more

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

See all

The Gm contacted me and asked me to come back I will definitely give it a try ! To be continued. read more

See all

My group had the salmon, a burger and the special pizza. All was absolutely delicious. Along with the skillet cornbread. And then topped it off with the butterscotch bread pudding which was amazing! We sat outdoors on a cold evening and with the outdoor heaters it was perfect! Our waitress was fantastic and super helpful! read more

I came here on a hastily scheduled Monday night dinner with friends and was surprised to find that the place was packed. Just now, when I came to write my Yelp review, I was surprised to see that Local 22 is nearly 6 years old - this place has been off my radar the entire 8 years I've lived in Durham! First, the best part: Service was friendly and prompt and attentive, without being overbearing. Even though we were seated outside (see above re: Monday night busy-ness), our water glasses were always topped off and dirty plates were cleared away as soon as we were done eating off of them. The food was good to tasty. My favorite was the hushpuppies - already a winner with their crispy shells and fluffy interiors, and even better with the decadent cheese sauce that they were served in. We also tried the mac and cheese of the day, which came with tasty sausage morsels and a toasted bread crumb topping. The beet salad was fine - standard roasted beets + goat cheese + greens combo - and the grilled chicken that I added had a nice smoky flavor and wasn't dried out like fresh grilled chicken can be. The Tuscan Farmer pizza (pesto, potato, prosciutto) was sort of a meh for me. The pesto made it a big greasy mess, and the potato slices on top were kind of slippery (maybe a little underdone) and lacked the roasted potato flavors I hope for when adding potato to pizza. All told, everything we ordered tasted good, but there was nothing that was so delicious that we'd come back for that dish. I'd be willing to come again and try some other stuff on their menu, but Durham has so many farm-to-table-style restaurants that it may be a while before we get back here to scratch that local gastropub itch. read more

Came back so excited to try this again. It was terrible. Grits were so tart! Hushpuppies were alright but mornay was too thin. I felt bad because I talked this place up for so long read more

Food was very good - sweet potato fries especially! But mainly, the wait staff were all outstanding. Evan, Britany and Kendal could not have been nicer or more attentive. (Bartender too, but unfortunately didn't get her name.) Weather was perfect for outdoor dining and the patio really enhanced the experience. Apparently the owners mother does the plants and flowers and she nails it. A wonderful meal in a beautiful setting served by great people! read more

We came to Local 22 for Triangle Restaurant week and LOVED everything we ate here. This was the only restaurant I could find that was actually offering the $15/person Restaurant Week menu instead of only offering the Dinner $30 per person menu on a Saturday. Our waiter gave us thorough and honest suggestions on what to order off of the menu: lentil soup and brussel sprout salad for the 1st course, beef short rib tacos and garden thin crust pizza for the 2nd course, and the chocolate pot de creme and raspberry sorbet for the dessert. The interior is definitely unique--modern industrial/farmhouse/gastropub/European. The restaurant filled up pretty quickly by 1pm but we were seated without a wait; they also have long tables outside when the weather is nice. Now onto the food--the best part of our visit! The lentil soup was delicious, light, and I enjoyed the broth and veggies. The brussel sprout salad had lots of great flavor and red onion scattered throughout, though the raw sprouts took a lot of chewing to swallow (yay for lots of fiber?). The vegetable thin crust pizza blew me away, because I'm usually a meat-all-the-way kind of person when it comes to pizzas, but the pesto sauce and perfectly roasted eggplant/onion/tomato/zucchinis on top tasted AMAZINGLY scrumptious. We had ordered the thin crust because our waiter mentioned how big of a portion it was, and he was right. We ended up bringing home 3 slices of leftover pizza. The beef short rib tacos came on a plate of 2 tacos, with 2 tortillas per taco (so that the filling doesn't fall apart completely). They were good, and the meat was nice and tender, but nothing to call home about. We loved both of the desserts---the chocolate creme that came in a cute little pot. It was light and milky creamy, not overly rich or dense. And the raspberry and lemon sorbet scoops were the perfect way to end the meal; great texture, refreshing, not too icy. We really enjoyed our meal here and would love to come back to try their non-Restaurant-week menu sometime! read more

See all

First time there and the service was outstanding. Had the wings and burger. Both very good. I wish it stayed open a little later because we were having such a great time. read more

My partner and I went here for our 4 yr anniversary, and I have to say it was really good! The Food was fantastic, the ambiance was solid and the service was really good. The nice thing is it wasnt so loud that I couldnt hear anything, one thing that drives me nuts is when I have to yell my order out or whatever. I'm sure this place gets really busy, and could get loud so experience varies, but that wasnt the case when I was there! Nicely done. read more

I came for brunch with a group of friends, the service was good and the food was amazing. Everyone really enjoyed their food, especially those who ordered chicken. I had the Fried Chicken and Waffle and it was excellent. Great prices as well! Would definitely recommend for an affordable Saturday morning brunch. read more

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar - Fried Chicken & Waffle - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I came here for a business lunch, and besides the issues with finding parking, it was a great visit. The service of our server was great! He was very attentive and kept our glasses filled. I ordered the pork shoulder w/ hop & john. The pork shoulder was tender and tasted great. My lunch partner had the white bean soup which he said was amazing. We both split the deviled eggs which are absolutely to die for. The atmosphere is very relaxing and was perfect for our business lunch because the noise level of the restaurant was fairly low and the tables & seats are very well positioned and spaced out. I highly recommend Local 22, and will be back again very soon! read more

See all

Good food, good selection of wines and beers, friendly and attentive servers. I try to get there once a month at least!

Food is good. Service is very meh. I made a reservation for a larger party, I accidentally miscounted (I understand this is my fault) but they were very rude about us asking for an additional chair...calm down it was an honest mistake. We brought a cookie cake in (so low mess, doesn't require extra dishes and cutlery)... it was obviously a birthday party given the large group and cake. After we had already cut the cake, we were informed we would have to pay per slice. We were told very rudely "that's why we have desserts on the menu." The cake was sitting on our table the entire time, so it was interesting they waited until we had already cut it. I understand some restaurants have policies about bringing in cakes, but it was the way it was so rudely communicated. TLDR: food is good, staff is rude. read more

Went here for a recruiting dinner so got to order a bunch of different things. Loved the Brussels sprouts and pimento cheese dip! Also had the fried chicken sandwich which was top tier and a delicious lamb burger. The restaurant is beautiful inside and outside and the waitress was great. Loved this spot for a more expensive night. read more

I was excited to stumble upon Local 22. Great drinks, good food, and fun atmosphere - what else could you ask for? (Parking...) Local 22 is tucked away in the corner of Erwin Square, conveniently located right off of Duke's campus and busy 9th street. It's definitely hard to find, as I got turned around twice, but keep trying and you'll get there! The parking situation is also pretty confusing, as other reviewers have noted. I was lucky to snag a spot right behind the restaurant, where I was sure I could park there, but the spaces can definitely be confusing. I think that if you are cognizant of the parking signs and any potential time limits, you should be fine. Service is wonderful and the servers are happy to offer suggestions. The drinks are by far the star here - order off of the extensive whiskey list, or go for one of the cocktails. You can't go wrong! The menu here is also pretty great, and I love to see all of the local fare. I didn't think the food was outstanding, but it was good and did the job. I would highly recommend you stop by for drinks with friends or any other social setting. I will definitely be open to coming back! read more

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

See all

Food was all really great and the service was lovely. Cocktail was delish and wine list reasonably priced. Atmosphere was nice without being overly upscale. Really enjoyed it!! read more

Excellent! Had deviled eggs, brussel sprouts and the meatballs, everything was delicious. Service was stellar too.

Great environment, great staff and ownership. Very consistent for the last several years.

I am so glad this was my triangle restaurant week choice. Everything was delicious and our waiter Richie was the amazing as well. Will be coming back for the hush puppies for sure. read more

See all

I really loved the menu at Local 22. All my favorite ingredients - kale, pizza, tater tots, veggie burgers, etc. The five star rating is kinda biased because I loved every single dish they had to offer. We ordered the kale caesar salad, the mushroom pizza, and tater tots with siracha aioli. We were very pleased with all the dishes, and service was very attentive. Would definitely come back again. read more

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar - Kale Caesar salad, mushroom Flatbread, tater tots, arugula salad with beets - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We had a reservation made for restaurant week and were seated immediately. beautiful outdoor patio with awesome service. Husband tried their restaurant week menu and loved all the entries. I tried their wild mushroom pizza which was very flavorful and big enough to be shared. Overall nice place with good food! read more

See all

Got to Durham late on a Friday, celebrating a birthday. Was looking for a spot I could reserve that got good reviews. Came across this place. Arrived and was immediately seated, glad we reserved. Waiter was very attentive and food came out quick. Had an extensive drink selection and tried a couple of there specials. Definitely made with fresh ingredients. Was very happy with the meal which was kind of a sampler, Mahi bites, class with bread and the lamb burger. Couldn't decide what was better. Looking forward to trying additional items next trip. Oh and we got a free slice of cake for the birthday. read more

See all

Great spot for crafted cocktails and comfort food with a local twist. Tucked in the corner of Erwin Square, this is a great location for sitting in the cute outdoor seating area and people-watching. Prices are a little high, but it's to be expected for a trendy place in a high-traffic area close to Duke's campus. If you are a bourbon or whiskey drinker, the selection is decent here. The food is very good and comes out of the kitchen pretty quickly. It's hard to find healthy options on the menu, but the quinoa salad and black bean burger are both delicious options. Bartenders are pretty friendly and check in on customers frequently. Nice hangout for a casual date night or catching up over drinks. read more

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar - Vegetarian black bean burger with loaded tots - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Local 22 is located in a plaza that appears to be in the middle of nowhere and can be confusing to find. Parking is limited and fills up quickly. The restaurant itself is located right on the corner of the plaza. Semi-fancy atmosphere. Once you walk past the bar area, you'll notice a giant chalkboard that takes up an entire wall, full of the daily specials. One of the daily specials was Mac & Cheese: Ham and Cheddar, $7. Very rich and cheesy, in a good way. Fairly large chunks of ham, considering the portion size. Serving/eating spoon needs to be smaller; it just makes the portion size look even smaller than it already is. Bull City BBQ Pork Pops - 2 small, very tender pieces of pork butt, $8. The meat practically falls off the bone. Prosciutto Flatbread - Baby arugula, house-made mozzarella, farm tomatoes, pesto, and prosciutto on a flatbread for $15. 4 slices and fresh, but only mediocre in taste. Hush Puppies of the Day - I was disappointed by these 5 little balls of Pastrami Pepper and Cheddar, $8. They look like baked meatballs, dipped in cheese. Pastrami flavor isn't too obvious. Sweet Potato Waffle Fries with Choice of Dip (Sriracha Aioli), $6. Fun to eat, mostly because of their crisscrossed pattern. The thickness is also perfect. Couldn't really taste the Sriracha in the dip, but it was still good. Overall, the food is okay, but the portions are small. Granted, my group ordered several small plates to share, but there's barely anything to share. The flatbread was much smaller than we expected. Upon a quick glance around the room, even the entrees don't look like much. Not incredibly impressed by this place, especially considering the price of the menu items. read more

See all

I had a good experience here. Kind of a hidden location behind Parizade. Waiters and waitresses were very friendly in handling our reservation. We were seated, ordered, and received our food promptly. I had intended to come here for restaurant week lunch but apparently on weekends they only do brunch. Their brunch menu is not very big. They have a selection of like 3 burgers, 2 sandwiches, some salads, one omelette, etc. Fun fact is their drinks menu is larger than their food menu. humph. I ordered the salmon nicoise at $12 which is reasonable. Portions were okay. Eggs were good and smoked salmon was tasty. Salad dressing was it seemed probably just lemon juice and vinegar but I guess that's a healthy way to go. Would come again. No sparks of love but it was a solid place. I would love to try their regular lunch sometime and see how that is. read more

See all

I selected this restaurant without having tried it out first and it was for a party of 8 for my boyfriend's birthday! The hostess brought us through the restaurant to an outdoor patio table protected by an overhanging roof. We didn't get to experience the inside but the food, drink, and service outside were wonderful. We were so focused on conversation and celebrating that I didn't really pay much attention to the food other than that it was good. We'll be back to update this review with more details. read more

On our second visit to Local 22, we ordered the deviled eggs and beer-brined chicken. The deviled eggs were well-made and tasty - none of the flavors were overpowering. The chicken was super tender, juicy, and flavorful as well. Overall, Local 22 has been very consistent and hasn't disappointed! read more

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar - Deviled eggs - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

See all

This restaurant was absolutely perfect. The service was second to none. The food was just simply perfect. The ambiance felt genuine with the decorative lighting. I mean even on a Friday night we were eating within 15 minutes of walking in! This place was 10/10. read more

A really good place to go in Durham if you want all types of southern food options in a slightly fancier, sit-down setting (with a bar and fancier menu compared to Foster's). I also really like Local 22 because they take large group reservations and it's pretty affordable for large groups because each meal is priced very reasonably. I've been here a few times, but I went for my graduation/Mother's day brunch and it was great! I was a little worried because that weekend was super crowded and my 2 year old nephew also came and sometimes he can be a little troublesome. But, the staff was super nice and helpful. We ordered the pimento cheese plate and biscuits and gravy to start. They were both delicious, and I'd definitely order both again! I then ordered the chicken and waffles for my main entree, which was good, but no comparison to Dame's. Finally, my family had bought me a cake, and they were kind enough to cut the cake for us and serve it to each of us (though they charge a cake fee for this). Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend Local 22! read more

My wife and I go out to eat A LOT. At least twice per week. This is definitely the best restaurant I've been to in Durham. Beautiful outdoor seating, delightful staff, great beer list and a menu that has everything from fried chicken sandwich and pizza to grilled octopus has this place among my all-time favs. And we lived in Boston for 6 years. I just wish they did a weekend brunch!! read more

Came in on a Wednesday night, steadily busy so I sat at the bar and was greeted immediately by a very knowledgeable bartender who went over specials and drinks with me. Went for the hushpuppies as an app- but they are taking a few mins to get here...oh it's because they come in their own skillet! And my goodness...a hushpuppy can be dressed up! Delish! -side note: cheese sauce comes out the temperature of lava. Then the 24 hour beer brined chicken dinner- great flavor in this chicken. Cooked beautifully and served HOT. The fingering potatoes are not my favorite but they did give me a half a chicken so I'm good! Great experience- I'll be back! read more

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar - Delish hushpuppies and 24 hour beer brine chicken! I would order both again, and so should you. - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

See all