I get so homesick for California food or just food with flavor. Our first time bringing the lil guy he totally approved and loved everything, the staff is so welcoming so inviting the food is soooo good. The atmosphere is always inviting as well as the ambiance perfect for pics. Such a phenomenal establishment especially with all they do for the community! As long as I live in this state I will keep coming back! read more

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Updating my review after a poor customer service experience. When I went for lunch (the original review), their internet was down, and the credit card reader wasn't working. I was asked to pay cash, which I did. A few days later, the credit card transaction appeared. I called the Local Tavern to ask them to refund the charge. I spoke with Justin, who assured me the "back office" would look into it and get back to me within a few hours. That was Tuesday 7/7, around noon. No call back on Tuesday. No call back on Wednesday, so I called around 3:30pm, Justin was not available, but I was assured he would call me back. No call back by Thursday (today) at noon, so I called again. I did not speak to Justin, but I was told that I would need to file a dispute with my bank to get the money back. This took me another 30 minutes with my bank, and should not have been required, as the fault was on the merchant, not on the customer. Due to this poor experience, we will not be returning to the Local Tavern, and I'd advise other customers who have issues paying by card to watch their credit card statements closely. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I really like the location and the atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The servers and management are extremely friendly. The beer selection is phenomenal. Unfortunately the food was just mediocre. The burgers were not impressive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I wished that they were because I really like the atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Local Tavern - Cool taps! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Bryant, Arkansas

Amazing service! Rita is the Best! Met owner Justin, extremely friendly and wants to make sure you were satisfied! Our burgers had to be eaten with a fork! Very tender and tasty! The cheese sticks are huge and yummy!! We'll def be back to try different items! read more

Food...Great Service...Great Ambiance...Great [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place to watch the game and have a good time[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My new favorite restaurant in the Bryant/Benton area. The food was really good; flavorful. We had fried pickles, onion rings, sweet potato fries w/ caramel sauce and regular hand cut fries for our appetizers and sides. The patty melt was delish and hamburger was great. Nice portions. Oh the Razorback peach drink was all that. The service was excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And, the ambiance was perfect for a local sports bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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We went today for the first time and Rita was our waitress. She was extremely friendly and courteous. My husband said his hamburger and fries weren't made with frozen products and that they were very good. I had the chicken sandwich and homemade onion rings which both were great. We both asked how we didn't know about this restaurant before today. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was busy, but we didn't have a long wait for our food. Can't beat their $9.99 lunch special, which includes Chicken sandwich or hamburger with fries and a drink. We will definitely be going again. read more

Friendly, prompt service. Good selection of beers on tap. Pretzel appetizer was tasty. Sticky garlic wings were great.

Been here several times. Each time the service has been fast and efficient. Refills are quick and check service has been fast. BBQ burger was cooked perfectly and is enough for two meals! Only complaint is they need to blanch their fries longer and Cooke them till crispy. The wings were fantastic. Big, tender, cooked just right. Plenty left to take home for a snack later. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of a TVs to watch sporting events and there's also pool tables![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun, upbeat atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Our waitress Rita was amazing! Super friendly, easy to talk to, and made us feel really comfortable the whole time. She checked in often, kept our drinks full, and made sure we had everything we needed. Thanks Rita! read more

I wouldn't know where to start explaining what they need to improve. As an executive chef, trained at The Culinary Institute of America in NYC, I can tell you [[HIGHLIGHT]]cleanliness is not one of their virtues. Very sticky table, your bathroom is deplorable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This was our second visit to the local tavern, we thought we'd give it one more try, but... things were not any better than our first visit. Terrible burgers, air fried fries, air fried pickle planks, which were hard as jerky. And as for the price??? It comes with a drum roll. 2 people, one domestic beer each, one plate of hard airfried pickle planks, two slider baskets... $64 before tip for mediocre food and bad service. I was wondering why there was only one other table seated besides us at 7:30 on a Wednesday... Our server took our drink order, and we ordered the pickle planks appetizer which took an extraordinarily long time to arrive, and again they were terrible. Then it just seemed like our server was beamed up as she had totally disappeared. We had finished our beers and the air fried pickles, just sitting there waiting, with only one other table in the room and three people walking through the door with no one to greet them. Our server finally surfaced, smelling like she just smoked a carton of Luckys. She took our order after seating the people that had just walked in. We got our food Finally, the best thing I can say about it is it was warm. I was underwhelmed. Even though our server was absent through most of the experience, I still tipped 18% and she was lucky to get that. So, now you know. We won't be back. It was bad under the previous management and now it's going further downhill under the current management. Cannot recommend, but there is much better food, pricing and attentive service to be found at other eateries in the Benton / Bryant area... read more

We went because of the reviews but were sadly disappointed. Unfortunately, they were shortstaffed with only one server. Our order was delivered incorrectly, but we were able to sort it out at the table. The food was only mediocre. I've had much better hamburgers at other places. read more

We showed up and waited FOR 2 hours. For 3 orders of wings and one single burger patty. Easy right? NO. After 2 hours of waiting nothing arrived. So we we paid for our appetizers and left. If this place is any kind of busy DO.NOT.GO. We watched multiple people just leave after waiting an hour for a drink. Save yourself the time and just go across the street and eat Different Dough. It is ridiculous the service we got on a week night at the Local Tavern. I am un sure if they had to drive to a Tyson facility for the chicken or what. Very Disappointing. read more

My wife and I are new empty nesters, and we were looking for new happy hour spots to try. My wife found The Local Tavern online. We were greeted with smiles and friendly service. The food was excellent and the drinks were nice and stiff and for a great price! The co-owner came and spoke with us a couple of times, as he helped the staff, as they started getting busy quickly. I told him that we would be back and that I would give a good review! Have to try more stuff on the menu. I had the tavern burger, which was cooked medium, but very well seasoned. My wife had the catfish that was also well seasoned, and we had fried pickle La for appetizers. The portions were big enough to have leftovers. Can't wait for my next visit. read more

My Husband and I went here for lunch and was greeted nicely by a man who was very friendly and welcoming. We both ordered the hamburger combo. He added onion rings and I got fries. We both agreed that the burger was very good. He LOVES onion rings and orders them every chance he gets, but he said the onion rings here were "horrible" and that they tasted like they had been cooked in the same grease as fish. He was served only 6 onion rings (large & small) and he only ate 1/2 of one. The fries were good. My only real complaint is that they serve the burgers & side on the tiniest of a tin plate. I had to remove my fries onto the tray to be able to eat my burger and put it back down onto the plate. Their wine selection is limited to one cheap brand, but I was glad to have a glass with my lunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very friendly staff and clean restaurant with easy parking.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Did not receive the correct order and when I told them about it they said "at this time we are not offering either a correction or credit." I don't know what "at this time" had to do with it except I was hungry at that time and wanted the food I had just paid $30. for. read more

Had the Razorback Burger -- absolutely amazing! Cooked to perfection. The pulled pork could rival most BBQ joints, and the sauce was spot on. Merida took great care of me -- service with a smile, and my drink never got past halfway. Highly recommend! read more

I am very disappointed on how I was treated on the phone I had with staff members at this establishment on June 18, 2025. I was attempting to check out this restaurant since I've heard decent things about this place and wanted to try it out. I inquired over the telephone with a staff member named Brittany on whether the wings special that was offered on Wednesdays can be ordered to go or dine in. Brittany said that it can be placed to go but later hung up the telephone when I've asked if the bone in wings can be served without the sauce due to health reasons. I've called back and spoke to another staff member who said they are busy and for me to look at the menu for more details on how the wings can be cooked. While the latter staff member have a better personality than Brittany who was very rude, I was disappointed in the fact that I was told that they was too busy to assist a prospective customer who will help support a local establishment in the area. This is not a way a customer should be treated. I've been to so many restaurants across the world and never had staff members hanged up the telephone on a customer or basically said they too busy to assist a customer who is willing to spend money on a business who needs every support from locals during these tough economic times. I would not recommend this business to anyone who is looking for good customer service. read more

Yummy food & outstanding service! Everyone was so kind. My husband got the grilled chicken wrap with a Caesar salad (forgot to take a pic) & I got the boneless garlic parm wings with fries. They also have a large variety of drinks on draft. Definitely recommend! read more

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The food was excellent! Lots of options to choose from. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and gave us some really good suggestions. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool atmosphere with local sports teams recognized.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be back soon! read more

My husband and I tried Local Tavern for the first time, we'd heard they have great burgers. Rita took care of us tonight, and honestly she's just the sweetest thing! We both tried the Classic Burger with fries- it was so good! And Rita was right there checking on us, just when we needed her. We are going back as much for Rita as the food! read more

Put this restaurant on your rotation!!! Food Excellent, check! Waitstaff & owner helpful & friendly, CHECK! The bone-in wings here are some of the BEST I've ever had. Telessa was our server and she is just the sweetest! 100% recommend! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is great and you can also sit outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've not had anything that I didn't like. The owners and the staff are so nice & accommodating. The pretzels are the BEST!! It's a little bit of a drive for us, but so worth it! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Food and atmosphere was amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So was my service with Haylee I believe her name was. On the other hand, there was a staff member named Rita (older lady) that wasn't pleasant. I noticed her take over one of Haylee's 3 tables and serve people and tell Haylee to clean it up herself. If you take over one of 3 tables someone has, you should at least clean the table yourself. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Went and played pool and it was a nice room back there but noticed, I had to pay $1 per game of pool while some "regulars" had the keys to the pool table handed to them by said Rita.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Seems like Rita has been around long enough to know right from wrong and still treat people poorly. read more

We waited over an hour and a half to get our food. And when we did it was cold. Not a great first impression. I will say the waitstaff, including our waiter Zack (not sure his name) were busting their booty. I do think the kitchen was slowing things up. Wont be back. read more

Went tonight with the family. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Food was great! Will be returning!!!

This place is amazing. Delicious food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Laid back atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Family friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Fast and friendly service. 10/10 recommend. read more

The Local Tavern - This place is amazing!! Laid back atmosphere. Family friendly. Food is delicious. 10/10 recommend. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Bryant, Arkansas

I hadn't had a hamburger in a few years and really wanted one. I googled best burger in Bryant and the Local Tavern was listed first, and it was closest. I'm so glad! The food was terrific and the onion rings were the best. Great service also, so it's going to be our new favorite! read more

Owner and employees were so nice and welcoming but the food wasn't so good in my opinion. The fries were good, but the hornet burger was 2/5 and the wings weren't that good either. definitely appreciate the service though! also the alcoholic beverages were good. read more

Best burgers in town! I love the sliders. The pulled pork burger is the bomb. The original tavern burger must be made with steak. It was delicious. read more

My husband, teenage son, and I ate here today. I ordered the slider trio. My son ordered a chicken sandwich. My husband ordered the tavern burger with bacon. Our waitress (I can't remember her name unfortunately)was very friendly and helpful. I ordered my sliders without buns, and they happily obliged. Our burgers came out very fast and were all really good. I also ordered a side salad with ranch dressing which was very fresh. There was a mix up when it came to my son's chicken sandwich (they brought a burger instead), but when we told them, they went immediately to work at making it right. They offered to let us keep the other burger since it would just be thrown away. The manager/owners (not sure which) came to apologize and check on us MULTIPLE times. When the chicken sandwich came out, my son said it was, "phenomenal" and worth the wait. Overall, mistakes happen, but the quality of the food and the way it was handled was amazing. We will be back. read more