Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Locals Kitchen + Market

    4.8 (69 reviews)
    Closed Closed
    Updated 1 month ago

    Locals Kitchen + Market Photos

    Business Info

    LOCALS KITCHEN + MARKET ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?

    You might also consider

    More like Locals Kitchen + Market

    Recommended Reviews - Locals Kitchen + Market

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Double smash burger
    Vik P.

    Love this place and everything I've eaten here has been delicious. They also have an abundance of barreled olive oils and balsamic vinegar to taste and buy...garlic and herb and caramelized garlic are my go to's. They also have one that tastes like bacon that is perfect for eggs when you don't have bacon. The smash burger here is huge and tasty, subs are great as well...haven't tried the pastas yet, not a huge fan of penne, but I will probably give it a go sometime. People are friendly and helpful and space is very clean. From the dining area you can see straight in to the open kitchen.

    Trio tacos
    Tylor M.

    A must-try neighborhood favorite--great food, great people, and consistent quality. I'll definitely be back!

    So neat
    Monae I.

    I'm rarely ever in the Friendswood area. I'm thankfully my colleagues introduced me to Locals. The customer service & food was great. It fairly small in the inside; however, there are additional seats outside & the staff will come out & check on you. They were very attentive when it came to making sure we needed anything. I ordered the Sellers Salad (highly recommend) with extra dressing & cheese. I got a nice amount of chopped chicken on the side. They also have a yummy half & half lemonade. Overall, very nice place. I'll probably return soon to try something else.

    Grilled Panini Amore, Loaded Tots with Pulled Pork

    The food is amazing, staff goes out of their way to be friendly, and environment is very chill!

    Tex-Mex Burger
    Brett N.

    Why 5 stars? Because they combined two loves so well. --- --- --- Tex-Mex? I love. Burgers? I love. The Tex-Mex Burger from Local Kitchen + Market? It turns out, I love. Sometimes mash ups can become a horror movie on a plate. But this was the perfect combination of two great things. In addition, I also ordered a strawberry bundt cake, which was also great. And soft. So soft. My experience was of the to-go variety, so I'm sure everything is at least 10% better when it's served hot in the restaurant. But it's hard to go up 10% when I enjoyed it so much, despite slightly sub-optimal hotness.

    Pick up area
    David C.

    Local Kitchen + Market is the best kept secret of "downtown" Friendswood. This local gem is the perfect place for a quick lunch, or a specialty pick up of different, unique food items. Walking in, I believe I was greeted by the husband and wife who own the place. I didn't even realize this place was here till I saw a post online through the Bay Area Houston Food Lovers group. I am very glad I decided to come in though because they have all sorts of different hot sauces, olive oils, vinegars, wines, and everything in between. They really seem to live up to their name of "Local" because they offer a lot of small, local food business items that you wouldn't normally see in the big grocery stores. One of my favorites is their garlic chili crisp from a local business in Austin, TX. As far as their food goes, I had their meatball sub for lunch. This sandwich was huge, and could be split between 2 people. It consisted of toasted Italian hoagie bread, homemade meatballs, and TONS of melted, gooey Romano and mozzarella cheeses. Talk about cheese pull because the gooey cheese could be stretched out a foot long when you took a bite of the sandwich. The homemade meatballs were super tender and flavorful, and the tomato sauce tasted like it had been simmering all night long. 10/10 would recommend this meatball sub! Next time I come back, I definitely wanna try the rest of the menu if it's all this good. I really hope this local business stays in Friendswood for years to come, enjoy!

    Smoked wings
    Katie M.

    Man what a hidden gem! The folks working there were super helpful and made great suggestions. The wings were HUGE and had a great smoky flavor. The smash burger was unreal - perfectly cooked and seasoned and we had the queso on top which was incredible. The tots were crunchy and well salted. Just everything was so delicious and I can't wait to come back and try more.

    shrimp street tacos
    Matt O.

    Vary good The sauce was pretty heavy yet still tasty. The environment was extremely friendly and everyone was nice.

    Pesto pasta with shrimp
    Claudia L.

    Saw this place on Facebook last night and decided to give it a try and took our dinner for to go. The meatball sub with tots is so much food!! I ate the tots and the small half of the sub and I was stuffed. My daughter ordered the pesto pasta with shrimp and she said it was a 10/10. Best part: strawberry bundt cake!! My daughter doesn't care for anything strawberry but she said it's 15/10 definitely recommend. We're going back this weekend for more!!

    Size of the fiesta burger, tiny in comparison to my hand
    Jason A.

    We decided to give this place a try based on a a friend's recommendation. At first glance I instantly thought twice about going in, been here done that thing before but went in anyway. I should have went with my instincts on this one, more overpriced food. The boutique/market is the main identity of this place which would explain the food prices. We took a look at the menu and my coworker ordered first and when he heard the price I could only think of the big one from Sandford & Son but he kept his composure which meant I had to order as well. So 2 burgers, 2 tots, & 2 drinks later we are a tad over $40. Well this was definitely a one time visit, So we sat down at the family style table and hoped that the burgers were at least worth the money. Hoping was all there would be, the burger was small and there could not of been more than 10 tots in the boat with it. After finishing the burger and tots I will have to say that for the money the food was a total let down. The tots were your run of the meal tots and the double meat smash burger was a single patty burger anywhere else. Well here is what we ordered. Tex-Mex Burger. $12.95 - 5/10 Refried Bean, Cheddar Cheese, Fritos, Salsa and White onions The burger was way smaller than I was expecting for $13, the flavors were overpowered by the onions and Fritos. The beans, salsa , and meat were there but not really present. Overall the burger was not horrible by any means just not anywhere close to the price point they commanded. Tator Tots +$2.75. Just average tots. - They were crunchy at least. Iced Tea $ 3.50 Locals Burger "You Build It". $10.95. - 5/10 Double meat smash burger built how you like it! Pickle | Lettuce | Tomato | White Onions Nothing special, decent burger just not worth the money. Tator Tots +$2.75. Iced Tea $ 3.50 The customer service was good and the place is nice. Lots of specialty items in the market. I love supporting local businesses but I am just not one to pay for overpriced food. If you love the place then do so but JLBs is right down the street and their burger is on a whole different level.

    Mushroom Swiss burger
    Cecelia O.

    10 thumbs up! If I lived in Friendswood, I'd be here everyday:) This place is fantastic - I'm munching on my mushroom burger and tots while writing - delicious! Locals also has a great wine selection -- I looked through the bottles while waiting and am really impressed with the selection. Haven't taste tested the oils the have for sale, but will!

    Smash burger

    See all

    Photo of Kayla R.
    319
    23
    10

    2 months ago

    Went for the first time and got the loaded tots with pulled pork and a burger. Both were absolutely delicious! Will definitely be back

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Brooke K.
    1
    229
    1666

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    28 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Vik P.
    638
    406
    1987

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Tylor M.
    314
    8
    13

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Food is amazing and love ordering to go! Just wish they would update their menu and add some new stuff

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Nicole B.
    15
    178
    195

    10 months ago

    Cute place , clean and offering small gifts and a lot of options, it was so busy at lunch it must be delicious!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Amna B.
    14
    57
    9

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Amazing burgers and wings! Super-friendly service. Good vibe all around. We'll definitely be back!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jill S.

    Jill S.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Cecelia O.
    23
    121
    20

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Trae A.
    283
    6
    1

    2 years ago

    Hands down the best burger in Friendswood. Everyone working there is very friendly and the service is top notch. You won't be disappointed.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jill S.

    Jill S.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Food was good, they were busy, nothing special, it's Friendswood so you're gonna pay a little extra.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Cyn L.
    6
    155
    596

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jill S.

    Jill S.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jill S.

    Jill S.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kati S.
    3
    84
    16

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of T. L.
    0
    15
    7

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of John L.
    0
    30
    24

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    The food was great with good portion sizes. A little pricey for a burger and panini. Staff was friendly and helpful

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Food was great! Big Fan of the meatballs and the burgers are good too. Their balsamic vinegar is amazing and fun to sample.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jill S.

    Jill S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jill S.

    Jill S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Great. Those wings are huge - and they are the best. Smash burgers are great. Everyone is really nice & happy to be there

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joanne M.
    170
    16
    0

    3 years ago

    Food was delicious and service was informative and friendly. So much to look at. My son keeps asking to go back.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Locals Kitchen + Market

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Grocery 1,089 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Sofia’s Italiano - Jumbo Stuffed Pasta Shells with chicken

    Sofia’s Italiano

    4.0(314 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    My wife and I took our family to Sofia's Italiano in Friendswood after seeing that they had quite a…read morefew gluten-friendly options. We honestly weren't expecting just how accommodating they would be! My wife was pleasantly surprised to find that she could order practically anything on the menu with a gluten-free option, including Alfredo. They even had gluten-free bread available as an appetizer, which was a huge deal for her. She normally has to sit there while the rest of us enjoy bread, so being able to actually have some with us made the experience that much more enjoyable for her. Our son ordered the lasagna and really enjoyed it. His only complaint was that the meat was a little dry because there wasn't quite as much sauce as he would have liked, but overall he thought it was really good. Our daughter had the kids' mac and cheese and absolutely loved it. I ordered the spaghetti with meat sauce, sausage, and meatballs, and it was fantastic. The flavor was really good and it actually reminded me of one of my favorite dishes, which is always a good sign. But honestly, what really stood out to us was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming. We never had to ask for a drink refill or wait around for our dishes to be cleared. They were constantly checking on the tables and helping one another. I swear we met just about every employee in the restaurant because they all seemed to work together as a team and made sure every table was taken care of. Our waitress, Shania, was especially great. She was friendly, pleasant, and very helpful when my wife had questions about the gluten-free options. She made her feel comfortable ordering, which meant a lot to us. Overall, this was probably one of the best restaurant experiences our family has had in a long time. The food was great, the staff was amazing, and the atmosphere felt genuinely welcoming. Thank you to everyone at Sofia's Italiano for your hospitality, kindness, and for making our family feel so welcome. We will definitely be coming back!

    I just came back to Sofia's Italiano with my family. The service is excellent, kind staff. The…read moredecor is lovely, but the menu is still expensive. I was pleased that the chiefs improved their Chicken Sofia Soup. Last time I was here, it was dry and lacked flavor. Sofia's Italiano has fine dining. However, the gnat infestation here hasn't decreased at all. You have to keep a ceiling fan at all times just to keep those pests of your food! Don't just wait for the gnats to die off! The staff need to do something about this!

    Photos
    Sofia’s Italiano - Very nice wine bar area.

    Very nice wine bar area.

    Sofia’s Italiano
    Sofia’s Italiano - Hall for restrooms

    See all

    Hall for restrooms

    Taglia - Fantastic Angel Hair Bolognese togo !!!

    Taglia

    4.2(336 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    I have only been one time and it was at lunch but I was seriously impressed. We had a party of 6…read moreand everyone left full and happy. I had the red fish entree with risotto. It was wonderful. The fish was delicate and cooked correctly. The rissoto was rich and delicious and was even better re-heated the next day. I tasted my sister's marsala and it was wonderful, and we had a side of alfredo for the table (becasue we are pigs) and it was rich and delicious. Nephew had a peperoni pizza that looked crusy but I didn't taste it. They make their own pasta here. When you are seated they bring a basket of bread that is irresistable. It would be easy to spoil your dinner on the bread. Service was excellent and we asked for a lot of weird subs and things. Our server was on it. We shared tiramisu and key lime pie for dessert. The lady fingers were a little too damp but the mascarpone was perfect. Unlike a lot of Italian restaurants, you didn't just get garlic garlic garlic. There are many things on the menu I am eager to try. And I don't have to go inside the loop. It feels very eleavated for the area. We will be back and soon.

    Truly an amazing experience. It was our first time eating here, and reading reviews beforehand got…read moreme really excited. Our server, Leo, was wonderful. Our drinks were never empty, and he was very polite and attentive. The staff overall were kind and friendly, always checking in and making sure we were doing well. The food was delicious. We ordered the spaghetti Bolognese, Caesar salad, and pepperoni pizza. The portions were enough to share between two people. Overall, the food and service were excellent, we would definitely come back again!

    Photos
    Taglia - Photo of restaurant

    Photo of restaurant

    Taglia - Pollo Parmigiana

    Pollo Parmigiana

    Taglia

    See all

    Slate Table + Bar - Hot honey chicken sandwich

    Slate Table + Bar

    4.1(99 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    Private events
    Large group friendly

    Hosting a Floral Class on Saturday 5/2/2026 I talk to Chef…read morehe is so professional and went overboard The atmosphere and food was 10/10 The Ladies that attended the class that was there first time at Slate and they kept saying we will be back. Our waitress was very attentive and didn't miss a beat She did a great job with a big group and keep smiling and making sure we was taken care of. Overall the whole team who work that day was Amazing Please keep up the Outstanding Job!!

    I came here for my birthday on a Saturday. We had a party of 9 and I made a reservation in advance…read morebecause Saturday night just seems like a busy night to go eat anywhere... but I'm not sure my reservation was totally necessary. They had our table already prepared which was fantastic, but the restaurant was slow and not very busy. We could've just walked in and, other than having to wait for them to prepare our table, been seated right away. Our waitress, Moriah, was fantastic! She had tables on opposite sides of the restaurant, but since they weren't very busy it didn't seem to be an issue. There were a couple of times when we had to ask for drink refills, but it wasn't horrible. She was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was good, and I appreciate that they have some options that you wouldn't find just anywhere. That's the kind of thing I look for in a restaurant. However there were a few places where they fell short. 1. There was no kids menu. This may not be a big deal for a lot of people. It wasn't a big deal for me since my toddler eats pretty much anything, so we shared. It WAS however a big deal for my 6 year-old niece who does NOT eat anything. They told my sister that they could make some butter noodles or take the harissa off of a pizza and make it a smaller size for her. She opted for the butter noodles which were bland and unseasoned. Then they have no salt or pepper on the tables so she couldn't even season them until she asked for some. It helped, but they still weren't very good. 2. The food is overpriced. It's good food, but the prices were a little steep compared to the quality. My sister and I discussed this later and we both had the same thought. We didn't understand why they weren't busy because they had the potential to be, and it just felt like they maybe were trying TOO hard. I would go back, but this wouldn't be a regular choice for me. I'd be happy to go if someone chose this as an option, and I might even choose to go back for a date night or something. I like the atmosphere of the place as well as how open it felt... I don't love a crowded space. Another thing I loved was the Smoked Caramel Bread Pudding. I'm surprised I liked it so much because I don't typically love added smoke flavor, but this worked! Listen, I LOVE bread pudding. If there's ever bread pudding on the menu, I'm going to get it. This being my birthday dinner dessert was absolutely fine by me. The edges were a little caramelized and it was absolutely delicious and everyone who tried it agreed. Give this place a try, but just know that you may pay a little more than what it's worth. It's still tasty food though! Also... try the bread pudding!

    Photos
    Slate Table + Bar - Private dining room available

    Private dining room available

    Slate Table + Bar - Lobster beignets

    Lobster beignets

    Slate Table + Bar - Espresso martini & limoncello margarita

    See all

    Espresso martini & limoncello margarita

    Bistro 313 - Brisket bombs Whipped feta dip

    Bistro 313

    3.9(54 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Good food, good service and nice ambiance. We had an event in the area, so drove in from about an…read morehour away. We arrived at 5:45 on a Friday evening. A family of 6 entered just before us, and we were the only two tables occupied. By the time we left about 7:00 only one other couple entered. I'm not familiar with the area, but the restaurant is located on what looked like a busy street. It felt strange that such a good restaurant was so empty. We started with cocktails. My go-to is an Old Fashion. They have a maple Old Fashion on the menu and it was very good. For dinner my wife had soup and salad, and she raved about the flavor of the Toscana soup. I had the Florentine steak with grilled veggies and risotto. Mine was delicious. Steak was tender and cooked as requested. For dessert we had the trio, so got a taste of all the offerings. My favorite was the lemon cheesecake. They struggled a bit with the coffee but acknowledged the issue and explained the delay. The bill was just under $100, which felt like a good price for the quality and quantity of food ordered. Our waitress was super friendly and clarified any questions we had about the menu. If in the area again, I'd go back for another meal.

    100% recommend for an event. From the space to the set up to the food and drink. Top Notch plus…read moreamazing staff and Rachel the coordinator handled everything so well and excellent communication skills.

    Photos
    Bistro 313 - Dining room and bar

    Dining room and bar

    Bistro 313 - Shrimp & Grits Migas

    Shrimp & Grits Migas

    Bistro 313 - Main room

    See all

    Main room

    B1895 Tavern - Butter Boards from Chef Kris! House made bread daily!

    B1895 Tavern

    3.8(354 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    As you walk in, it's dark and had loud rap music playing that did not fit the vibe/ atmosphere…read more It looks like it could be a nice atmosphere but the music was horrible. We were also informed that they stop serving food at 9:30, so pretty much to order soon. Needless to say I was so disappointed and ready to leave. But it being so late, sucked it up. Came here for the sword fish that apparently they no longer serve as their menu had changed. After ordering, I did voice my concerns about the loud music and thankfully they changed it. I was able to enjoy my late night dinner with my husband. We ordered the Kataifi shrimp as an appetizer. They were medium sized served with a spicy tangy sauce. They were very delicious. For my main course I ordered the American red snapper which was also a unique dish as it was served on a corn husk with rice and beans. 3 whole crawfish, a corn and cold salsa verde sauce on the side of the dish. All was delicious except they should have served the salsa verde sauce warm instead of cold. It was still a delicious dish. My husband ordered the chicken fried steak which was also delicious. It was served with a side of green beans, puréed potatoes with a foie gras gravy. They have a descent drink menu. I ordered the Friendswood 75 which was a little too sweet for my liking and my husband ordered the Gin and tonic. They didn't have Sapphire so he opted for the Tanqueray. Overall, our meal was delicious and our server Sandy was nice.

    Our most recent visit may be our last. While the kitchen knows what they're doing, some of the wait…read morestaff does not. Our sever was very green, to say the least. She got our drink order wrong, and forgot to place our appetizer order until we asked about it. After discussing our entree order with her at some length, she never placed the order. She came to the table and asked us if we wanted anything else. When we looked surprised, she started apologizing profusely and said "it's on me" about 10 times. We left without eating dinner but at least saved some money on the tip. We've eaten here several other times, so I can say the service ranges from inadequate to awful in our experience.

    Photos
    B1895 Tavern - Wall and table top gas lights

    Wall and table top gas lights

    B1895 Tavern - Mediterranean Swordfish

    Mediterranean Swordfish

    B1895 Tavern - New Spring Crafts!

    See all

    New Spring Crafts!

    Locals Kitchen + Market - grocery - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...