This was one of the worst breakfasts I have ever had! My friend and i ordered the French toast which my friend says is usually delicious and it had no flavor and was charred.... Not just burned! Visually it was obvious that they were burned, but the waitress didn't even seen to notice or care. I am a waitress and i would never have served that food. Another's eggs which were supposed to be poached were cooked hard. And another's that were supposed to be over easy were well done as well. Very disappointed. read more

I am new to Billings and this has quickly become one of my favorite places. Their food is fantastic. The chicken and gnocchi on the Brunch menu is delicious. The gnocchi pretty much melts in your mouth. Please put this on your dinner menu! The service has always been pleasant as well. read more

Came in at six after seeing this place on Yelp, was told it would be about 20 minutes. After being handed drink menus, we asked if they were trying to seat us at the bar and were told they were. We said we'd want a table (I have short legs and sitting on a bar stool for a meal is just unnecessary torture.) and were told that a table wouldn't be available until 9pm. No one mentioned reservations or offered any apologies, while there were two empty four tops and another about to empty. We found somewhere else to eat. Food smelled good, place is cute, but staff seemed clueless and disinterested. read more

The food was overpriced and skimpy ( I only received 5 raviolis) for $17. There was no bread, salad or soup offered. The hostess was very rude and told us we should of had a reservation and she would check to seat us. We were seated and the tables never did fill up. Very disappointed from the moment we walked in. read more

Went twice this weekend. Once for dinner and once for brunch. Food quality is good. Good variety but wish there were more unfried options. Nice atmosphere and cute patio. Definitely working out new restaurant kinks. Out of desert Saturday night. Sunday brunch they were out of huckleberry sauce and champagne both for the special mimosas. Ice maker was broken but they went and bought ice. Only have sweetened raspberry iced tea. Definitely need an unsweetened tea. Great potential and good concept. I am really hopeful that the kinks smooth out. read more

Brand new place opened a few months ago. Moved into the old Zpizza location. Mostly New American dishes. Had the New York strip with mashed potatoes. Good flavors overall. Steak was cooked well done rather than medium rare which isn't unforgivable-but memorable given their high end pricing. Service was great overall. I won't write them off based on one experience, since I'm sure they are in the process of figuring it out. It's a cool place and I'd recommend it for sure. read more

I've heard good things about this place, so I thought I should give it a try...well it was just ok, not bad, not great. Hard to get it and seating is limited. I've had better. read more

Friday evening. You can smell the awesomeness from the parking lot. I got the one of the last seats at the bar. A great view of the food being prepared. No trace of the former Z Pizza decor. Small and great looking. Not a lot of tables. Patio seating when it is not too cold. People without reservations were being turned away. Good wine and beer selections. I had the buffalo cauliflower and the crab cakes. The food was fresh and freshly prepared and the flavors were wonderful. Watching the lamb, pizza, fish and chicken dishes being plated and carried past me makes me motivated to return very soon. Too full for dessert but I will try to save room next time. I teared up a little bit that we this type of restaurant here, in my neighborhood even. Service was attentive and friendly also. Great food, atmosphere and service. read more

Our favorite neighborhood restaurant. Great atmosphere, great food, great service. Especially love it in summer when the patio is open. Brunch is fantastic too! Hash browns are the best ! read more

Having Coldsmoke on tap is just one of the many reasons I love this place. It's quaint, local, and the food is amazing! It's great when you can go to a place that's upscale, but still down to earth. Love the staff, love the decor, love the food. This place rocks! read more

Chef not working tonight. Food was unfortunate and subpar. Wanted this to be excellent but it failed perhaps due to the chef being absent. The sous chef was in charge but evidently not truly involved in the food Only the cooking. The staff seems friendly but read more

Local Kitchen & Bar is definitely one of Billings' best restaurants, by far! Always quickly greeted with a smile and treated like you are the most important customer. The food is unlike anywhere in Billings. The menu changes with the seasons and is always filled with outstanding flavor. It might not be something you're use to, but it is always something that tastes fantastic. Reservations are recommended as this restaurant has become very popular both for dinner and for the weekend brunch. Give them a call and come in today! You won't be let down. read more

Just attended the soft opening. Quite a varied menu. There is something for everyone. My wife and I had the Poutine and the breaded cauliflower appetizer. Both were great. Beer selection has good options for microbrews. I had the strip steak which was very good. My wife had the salad and the lemon vinaigrette was very good. I was surprised how smooth everything went considering how busy they were. They are going to be having brunch on the weekends as well. We will definitely be back for dinner and bring our kids to the brunch. read more

Second time we have had dinner with friends so I feel that we have given this place a chance. The food was adequate but not excellent. Small portions. No dinner salad or even a small side salad available. I could tolerate the food but the biggest complaint was the wait staff. I think that some of these young kids need to have an attitude adjustment to understand that the they are there to help the customer. I saw their attitude to be arrogant to the point of being unjustly rude--that entitlement attitude. I eat out often, but this place is at the bottom of my list and unless the staff is re-educated on common courtesy, I won't revisit. Too many great places for food with excellent and courteous staff. read more

Amazing gourmet food!! The waitstaff was very friendly and helpful. They also have Coldsmoke on tap!!

We went for brunch over the holidays. Big disappointment. Our meals sounded wonderful on the menu. It was a different story when they arrived. They looked identical, although one was beef and one was pork. Everything was crispy and overdone in our eyes. Coffee is charged per cup, mediocre at best. Not a nice full bodied, favorful cup of coffee, so a lot of money for mediocre coffee! I did enjoy my mimosa. I may be back someday and see if we just hit a really off day, but not too soon! read more

I like this place. First, it is not a chain eatery. The food, in my opinion, is well prepared and prepared fresh. Plus, they have their own craft beer brewed just for them. The deserts are amazing. The place is a little new, so they are probably still working out the kinks, but I will support a local business any day and twice on Sundays over national chain restaurants. Want more? They pick one night a month as a charity night, and all the proceeds that night goes to a cause... nuff said. read more

Outstanding food and service. Had the Local Burger with a fried egg on top and my wife had the Bison hash. I found myself taking bites of her meal even though I was full. Atmosphere was great, staff was friendly, and the food was amazing. I will definitely be back. It's about time the west end of Billings had a restaurant of this caliber. read more

Really 4.5 stars but having Coldsmoke on tap really pushes Local over the top! Very small and quaint interior with a neat atmosphere. We made reservations which I would recommend especially for groups more than two. Crab cakes were great as an appetizer, the pizza was very good with a touch of a sweet sauce that was not my favorite but the ingredients were extremely fresh. The Local hamburger with bacon & whipped cheese was FANTASTIC! The best burger in Billings for sure. The whipped cheese on it really made this burger pop! The cheese looked like butter at first glance but it really sets the burger apart when it melts and gets absolutely everywhere! A real treat to have a place like this in Billings. We will certainly be back. read more

This is my 5th time here and the menu is always refreshingly updated and seasonally on the mark! Don't miss this neighborhood gem!

What happened to the Local we loved? Just left the restaurant after waiting an hour for our meal. No explanation or apologies from the Local team. read more

Meet friends at Local for dinner, had to wait fo r a table on the patio to be cleaned because the waitress was so busy flirting with two men at the bar. Finally seated, from the time we sat down to the time we left, we had to wait and wait for literally everything. Our waiter took forever to get us water and never did hear of any specials for the night. Mind you the restaurant was not busy. Again waited for him to come back so we could ask about food allergies. Waited for him to take our order, my friend waited really long for her drink we had to hunt down the waiter to get him to bring her wine. Took forever for the food to come out. Asked for condiments with meal, my husband had to go find our waiter to finally get them so we could eat. Long story short our food was ok nothing great. Service horrible. Nice atmosphere. Great decor. Will be a long time before we go back. read more

Went here for my birthday and then again the next weekend! The buffalo cauliflower appetizer was so good we ordered another order! Dinner was great too. But the one reason I will come back again and again is their peanut butter dessert! I dreamed about it all week so we went back the next weekend. Even typing about that dessert makes me want to go again tonight!! Lots of great things on the menu, but do NOT miss that dessert! read more

This is a fabulous room, with a clear view of the kitchen, which is directly in front of the bar. They take the plates very seriously, and the ingredients and concoctions are fresh, interesting, and delicious. Well done. read more

We came here thinking we made reservation, but there more than one. But the staff was able to still fit us in (party of 7). The food was delicious I had the French toast with strawberries and the mimosa special was brilliant it had cider and cinnamon. Nice cozy atmosphere, a little pricey but i will be going back. The staff was super friendly and very attentive. read more

I went here with my husband without reservations. They had room for us at the bar and we were fine with that. The service was excellent, the food was among the best we've had in Billings. We had the mussels which were great, but my husband saw many of the buffalo cauliflower appetizers going by so we'll try that next time. The cheesecake is made fresh daily - it was white chocolate flavor that day. I am not a cheesecake person but it was amazing. We had a great time and a delicious meal. Love that it's all local. read more

Tonight was my 6th visit to Local - 4 times for dinner and twice for brunch. It's my favorite for both. I was raised on lamb so I had to try the lamb shank. It is as outstanding as the presentation. My Armenian relatives would totally agree. Do save some room for dessert and just remember PEANUT BUTTER. There are two choices and you can't go wrong with either one. The service has always been great. Make a reservation so you won't be disappointed. read more

Great service and delicious food. We were a group of 4 and we all enjoyed our brunches. The portions were generous and the coffee was very good. read more

What a treat! when you're perusing the menu while sipping some wine...you will be distracted by all the yummy plates being served around you !! read more

This place is awesome! We ordered the Staff Burger and the Braised Pork shoulder, let me tell you, we haven't had food this good since we left Nashville! The place was a little smaller than we imagined which caused us wait about an hour-fifteen for a table. Momma always said never turn down a packed house, so we took mom's advice and the hostess gave us coupons to chill at a bar across street. All in all, it was well worth the wait! The staff was friendly and helpful and the place wasn't not too far from our hotel. My advice is to call ahead and make a reservation if waiting is not your style. read more

The food is fantastic! The fried cauliflower is absolutely to die for, and the Poutine fries are excellent as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the Bison Hash, and am still wanting to go back for more of the peanut butter dessert that was so light, fluffy, and the perfect complement of flavors and textures! read more

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Absolutely perfect appetizer, dinner, and dessert. Fantastic service. Really could not have asked for a better place to have dinner for my birthday. Thank you to Chef Travis and his talented team. read more

We've eaten here three times and have always enjoyed it. The service is always good and the food is creative and well prepared. DO NOT miss the fried cauliflower, fabulous! We have not a bad dish here at all and we will return, even if it is a pretty long drive from where we live. read more

Went for dinner. This place is always crowded for dinner in Thursday Friday or Saturday. Reservations are definitely recommended. I had the special, walleye on bed of shredded roasted brussel sprouts with tartar sauce. The tartar sauce was excellent with just the right amount of citrus. I also ordered the SOD cream of mushroom soup. It may have been the best thing I ever put in my mouth. I think back fondly about that soup....my favorite thing by far are the plum sauce sticky wings. I liked it because it wasn't coated in sauce and the wings were crispy. I personally prefer light sauce drizzle so the wing stays crisp. They also carry my favorite local Montana brew Cold Smoke Scotch Ale. Only reason for 4 stars is the wait required despite the reservation and although our server was nice she did not check on us much. To be fair it was busy but it is the job. read more

We visited Local for dinner this week. Friendly staff, excellent wine and beer selections. My friend's selection of flank steak was tasty with chimichurri sauce but very chewy. Served with shoestring potatoes and salad, a satisfying meal. My lobster tacos were satisfactory in texture but disappointing in flavor. Be aware that salad is served with lardons and bits in dressing....which I had to return since already told server no beef nor pork. Satisfactory salad later offered with citrus dressing. I expected more creativity in flavors and more vegetarian selections on menu (only one entree). read more

My Husband and I were traveling through Billings and and wanted a good meal for our money, while being able to enjoy a casual atmosphere. The Local surpassed all expectations. The food was outstanding and very reasonable for the quality of the ingredients. Server was fabulous; he absolutely made our night. A casual, clean, modern vibe and environmentally friendly touches. Very impressed. read more

This was a fantastic meal. Cauliflower app, Bison Hash and Peanut butter dessert were all amazing. Group of 6 and none of us were disappointed. Service was great, food was fast and nice presentation. We loved everything about it. We went somewhere else fancier the night before and was very dissatisfied with the food. The Local made up for it. We'll definitely be back!! read more

We ate here last week. Food was awesome but all steaks we're cooked very red and on the rare side of what they were ordered as. Staff was amazing. Every bite of food had an explosion of flavor. Peanut butter dessert was heavenly. I would recommend to anyone. read more

Amazing place for brunch, but make a reservation. They have a smaller selection, but I've never had trouble finding something yummy. Their biscuits could be more light and fluffy. read more

Came on a Friday night. Did not have a reservation and were offered to wait for a table for about 30 minutes. It's totally reasonable to wait 30 minutes, and we wanted to wait. Unfortunately, they don't have a space for anyone to wait and have a drink, and when we asked for somewhere to wait, the staff offered nothing, not even a chair by the door or on their patio. Disappointing service that left me not wanting to return. read more