We had our daughter's bridal shower here and absolutely everything Christian and his staff did for us was exemplary! Planning an event out of state is difficult at best but Christian was amazing!! Redd took care of the whole celebration while we were there and was just terrific!! We highly recommend The Local Room for any special event or just for dinner as the food is all delicious!! The patio was perfect for what we needed. Thank you for making our celebration a complete success! We will be back! read more

A couple of weeks ago, I ate there 4 times in a week. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The service was excellent too. The chef made a table visit one time which I thought was appealing. Good restaurants do that from time to time. I have to say without a doubt, the Local Room is the best restaurant in Stanly County NC. read more

Apps and drinks are delicious snd service was excellent. We will return for entrees. Very impressed with this restaurant!

the sangria was delicious with the fresh strawberries and the burger meat was perfect with the brioche bun. We left feeling really full and satisfied. we had excellent service and really enjoyed the ambiance and welcomed vibe. read more

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Fantastic food, fantastic chef, great service, cool and chill atmosphere. Easily the best restaurant in Midland and Locust that I am aware of. High-quality food and even though the menu is kind of crazy I imagine the chef is a bit crazy too and that's what makes this place fun because if you're gonna have a crazy all over the place menu, you better be able to pull it off and be able to cook all the food that you offer and this place delivers every single time. I'm about to order takeout from them right now.. read more

My better half an I drove here from CLT to check this place out. First thing, I noticed how much room is in this place. Tables are spaced apart well enough where your neighbor isn't eating on top of you, booths along the sides. There was a wedding rehearsal dinner outside, but we were seated in under five minutes. Food was good! A little bit of everything on the menu. Waiter was outstanding, even as busy as it was. They handled the crowd very well. The only detriment was the draft prices were a bit high for the area, but understandably, this isn't a typical 'bar' where you'd belly up and guzzle gallons. We'll be back! read more

We went for lunch on a Sunday. They weren't busy at all. We ordered the shrimp bruschetta and charcuterie for appetizers. They were so good! Definitely order those! I had the salmon and brussel sprouts my husband had the steak and lobster tail. Lobster was great, steak didn't have a ton of flavor. Salmon was cooked perfectly! Awesome restaurant! Definitely will be going back. read more

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We often eat at The Local Room and just wanted to send out a praise for Brianna. She was our Server and we remembered her in her first day on the job and was supper impressed at how well she learned the restaurant and how awesome she is. Her customer service is top notch and that's a rarity these days. Thank you Local Room for instilling good customer service in your employees. This speaks louder, in my book, than anything else. Food is wonderful. We've never been disappointed. Thank you! Felicia and Keith read more

Food & service OUTSTANDING! Chef always delivers, atmosphere is amazing. Highly recommend...well worth the drive over from Charlotte. Hidden gem. read more

Friendly service, good beer and food, live music on Friday night was truly exceptional. Great place to hang out with friends . Very dog friendly- the bar lady adores dog and my puppy absolutely is besotted with her. read more

No one was in this place and still took 40 minutes for pasta and a sandwich. Salt levels in the food are astronomical! YUCK!

So I live up the street from this place and often see it busy. We tried take out one time and wasn't impressed with the food so hadn't gone in to dine. However almost a year later we divided to go on a Saturday evening around 6:45pm with our toddler. We made a reservation in case it was busy but it didn't seem super busy yet at that time. We were seated immediately. The server came out quickly to take our drinks. They had a valentines drink menu which I tried one. My husband got a regular old fashion. Both of us quickly realized the drinks are strong lol in a good way. The server was very sweet to our daughter and even made sure her meal came out quickly as toddlers aren't patient. We got the crab dip as appetizers which was good. We got the small size which was perfect for an appetizer for two. I liked that they had two sizes to choose from. I ordered the Cajun tortellini with chicken. I liked the grilled taste of the chicken. My husband got the salmon which honestly was one of the best tasting salmon I've had at a restaurant. We got the brownie to take home. The brownie was pretty small but tasted good. I honestly don't have any complaints and I'm glad we decided to dine in giving this place another change bc i think we will be going back often. read more

Great new spot! Definitely check it out! Loved sitting outside and great service from hostess Zoe to our server Halie who was very busy and still attentive! Love the Caesar, and so many other great options!! Make a reservation as it's pretty busy. Worth the drive from Charlotte! I'll be back for sure! read more

The Local Room - Welcoming place and great outdoor seating!! - New American Near Me - Locust, North Carolina

This eatery is one of the newest additions to Stanly County. Everything about it feels fresh, new, and clean. They have gotten the "bugs" worked out that every new business experiences. Our visit was a good experience. The decor here is modern/industrial. It has a great happy vibe. The music was pleasant and not too loud. The place was spotlessly clean. They had a 99.0 sanitation grade posted. They have a huge bar that has neat blue underlighting. They have a very nice outside seating area. The parking is plentiful and freshly paved. The food was really good. I ordered the fire roasted salmon. I got the smaller portion. It was plenty of food! The salmon came out with a lemon beurre blanc sauce that went well with the almond crusted salmon. The roasted tomatoes were delicious! I got it with a side of grilled Brussel sprouts. A garden salad precluded the meal. It came with the dressing already on it. Their bleu cheese dressing was great. My date ordered a house burger. It was good. If you don't like heat have them take off the jalapenos. She got a sweet potato for her side. The sweet potato had walnuts and a sweet topping . It tastes like a premium side. Our server was ver attentive. She kept our beverages filled. Our orders came out correctly and promptly. We were checked on twice by the owner. It was obvious that everyone cared. I was not disappointed. read more

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Mediocre at best, even atmosphere. $30 sirloin was very chewy and not of quality one would expect at that price. I took a lot home for my dog, as I did not want to fight with it. I had to ask 3X to bring my soup out before the steak, finally I asked a different waiter. We asked if they served bread, but they did not. One person ordered salmon and said it was good but it came on a large plate without anything else. We all thought that was strange. Once and done for me. If I am going to spend $$ out, I would hope it would be better than a home cooked meal. read more

Great food, great service, ambient is a little funky but just right for where it's located.

The food is always good when we go! The restaurant is under new management now, and I honestly think our experience this time was the best yet! Our server, Sadye, was great! She is really personable and gave us her insights on food and drink options. We had a great experience and will be back soon! read more

Pretty typical modern American fare at reasonable prices. I had the New York strip, which was served with a great house salad, but was unfortunately served at the wrong temp (rare instead of medium rare). Our server, Red, was great. Overall, a nice place for dinner. read more

The Local Room - the outside of the building - New American Near Me - Locust, North Carolina

Cute and quiet place. Great location and good place for a date or just to relax and chill

This is my second visit. The sales rep at DR Horton Crossroads recommended this place to take my clients for lunch. I've had the strawberry pistachio salad with shrimp. Just excellent! This time I had the lunch special, chicken Caesar wrap with sweet potato fries. Large portions, super unique sweet potato flavor. Enough to share. My waitress Annie was awesome! read more

We really enjoyed our meal. Food and choices were surprising and tasty. We arrived at 5:30 and seated immediately. However it was mentioned that reservations are usually advised as that same night after 6pm they could not take any more reservations until 10pm. So advice is to call ahead and make a reservation. Never expected this in Locust NC for both the quality and popularity. Enjoy. read more

How is it that I was able to make a reservation only to find out that you're closed when we arrived? Where is it stated online that you're closed today? The sign on the front door is the least you could do. You seem to have enough managers; could any one think to communicate to the public? read more

Great venue! Excellent food, ambiance, and friendly service. We were driving from Charlotte to Pinehurst and looking for quality local cuisine. GastroPub menu with a southern flair. read more

My daughter works at Selah Salon in Locust, so I enjoy taking her to The Local Room for lunch when I'm in town for a hair appointment. The menu is creative and every meal I've had there has been delicious! The staff is attentive and knowledgeable. My congratulations to the chef! read more

The Local Room - Beef tips over grits and goat cheese. Yum! - New American Near Me - Locust, North Carolina

We visiting during Charlotte restaurant week and there was also a rehearsal dinner on the patio. You would typically imagine those things would impact the service, speed and food quality but it did not! Everything was amazing. The server (Redden/Red) was helpful, courteous, and friendly. The food came out in a timely manner and was delicious. Their blackeyed peas side dish was so good and our salmon and ribeye were cooked perfectly. This was our first visit to the Local Room and we cannot wait to go back again! read more

Food is delicious!! We had a big crowd. Service was super!!) Friendly staff and servers!!

Service is acceptable nothing to write home about, and the food is literally mediocre. For this price point, they will need to improve significantly. This is a bar food burger joint type situation. I recommend burgers and fries. That is all. NO STEAK EVER. The beer and alcohol must be good because ummm yeah...... read more

This has been the most well run restaurant I have visited in Locust. They have a simple but strong menu with flavorful options and drink specials each weeknight. I like to get the half portions during lunch as the full is a lot of food. The service isn't always the fastest, however, the attention and quality of food make up for it. read more

Great service and the crispy Brussels are where it's at! You have to check this place out.

Good food and great service was our experience for Easter lunch. We eat there often and enjoy the salmon as it is my husbands and my favorite of any restaurant we've ever eaten. Always fresh and season to perfection. They are also able to accommodate large groups, as we had nine for dinner on Easter Sunday. read more

Quaint restaurant with all homemade dishes and great service. Ask for Sadie- she's exceptional- made our first time here memorable!

Total disappointment. We waited for over a month for them to have take out. When they finally started doing take out I ordered lunch. Two hamburgers with mustard, ketchup and pickles, and some house parmesan seasoning truffle oil fries. They took my phone number and told me they would call me when it was ready (about 30 minutes). After 45 minutes went by I decided to go in. My order had been sitting on the bar long enough to go ice cold. The total was $34 (for two burgers and fries). When I got home not only was everything cold, but the burgers were plain. This place is very busy right now, but as soon as the novelty rubs off, they are going to be in deep trouble. All of their prices are way above norm for what you get and I don't see them lasting too long. read more

I would give this place no stars if I could- The server we had acted as if we were a bother to her as it was our first time there and we had questions- however she was having none of it- The food is bland and some are not what you may think they are! Just a note - Salt and Pepper goes a long way and your cooks should use it- We will definitely NOT be retiring as we wasted a good amount of money on food we left on the table to be thrown in the trash- read more

The service was awesome and the servers were very attentive!! We had a party of 25 and the servers constantly checked to see if we needed anything. The food was so tasty and you all made our time together very festive ! read more

The Local Room is a destination restaurant tucked into a wonderful community due East of Charlotte. This place is the creation of hometown folks who came back and who wanted to invest in their roots. They have created a thoughtful menu with local favorites as well as first class options for those folks looking to try something new or to celebrate with great cuisine. The concept works for an "after work beer and bite" crowd, family's looking for a Sunday brunch after church, and they even have a private dining area for corporate/community groups. Inside and out it is beautiful, clean, and comfortable with top notch customer service. I can't wait to share this local treasure with friends, family, and customers alike. We are so lucky to have this place! read more

The Local Room - New American Near Me - Locust, North Carolina

Great staff and amazing selection. Would highly recommend! Now I'm just writing to hit the minimum character amo

I want to like this place! I have gone back so many times to "try it again". We always without fail spend over $100 and leave utterly disappointed in the food. They mean well, have these trendy dish ideas, but they just don't taste good. The shrimp bruschetta, poorly constructed. The southern egg rolls , super bland. The risotto - the frozen kind I buy from the store tastes better. I truly believe they use decent ingredients and have good intentions- but they need to find a better chef. I'm no chef but I can critique and tweak these menu items enough that dropping a hundred bucks would seem worth it in the end. read more

We were regulars at The Local Room and we have seen a drastic decline in their customer service. Tonight for Valentine's Day, even after a really bad experience in December decided to give it another try. Bad idea! During our entire meal portion of the visit, not one, How's everything, not one refill of iced tea. Nothing! Instead, we watched the other servers, who evidently knew what customer service is all about, ensuring their tables were satisfied. What was even more shocking tonight, the manager was disinterested and only used the coined phrase, "I'll talk to her". I at first said, this was strike two, but he sealed the deal for us. read more

We went for brunch. Buffet was a little better than a continental breakfast brunch at a hotel. My waffle was so dry That no amount of syrup helped. We have been several times and we really want it to be good, but is never worth the money. read more

This is the best restaurant in Locust! The food is always excellent! I enjoy the atmosphere and the service has always been good!