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    Local Heroes Bar & Grill

    3.0 (29 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Half rack back ribs
    Melissa W.

    Yelpers get a 35% discount on ribs, but if you go on a night the Ottawa Senators are playing then the discounts apply to everything from wings to ribs! We ordered 4lbs of the signature big wings and 1 order of half a rack of back ribs. The signature large wing is very good. 1lbs is 3 wings. It's the entire wing from drum to tip uncut. It's pretty meaty, considering you can get meat from the tip, that's pretty meaty. The sauces were ok. We tried honey garlic, chipotle and applewood butter. The applewood was a bit too sweet, but definitely had apple flavour. The ribs were fall of the bone tender, yet not the boiled mushy feel. The BBQ sauce was nice as well. Service also amazing. My 2 star lost was on price and cleanliness. The tables are sticky. The final bill was $54 before tips and that's including the 35% discount. If we come back it will definitely have to be on hockey night. Oh and Sens have to be playing *update* so 2 years later we're back for a second visit, wings are the same large 3 wings. Not too much change on the cleanliness or price. Big thing and reason for the update review is the 35% yelp offer is actually not available as advertised.

    Burnt potato skins every time I order..3 strikes you are out

    I have given this place 3 tries and everytime its been horrible..As a cook I can tell its laziness and lack of compassion..3 different times of night and have always gotten burnt food...this was the last chance.

    Ray B.

    Last Wednesday I ordered a pizza ( pizza night special ) it was by far the best pizza I had in years . Chris made the pizza and all I can say is congrats you did a wonderful job I would recommend locals anytime. Ray Boucher

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    The service is really good. Staff is so nice,they make sure you have a great experience. The food is hot and delicious.

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    Food passable BUT needs a major overhaul !great for parking suitable for a family ,washrooms pathetic !

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    Great place for a yummy breakfast. Generous helpings, delicious coffee and courteous staff makes us come back here again and again!

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    There was hair in our food and a cockroach crawled over our table

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