Low quality ingredients, undercooked food, and a snarky attitude. Spend your hard earned money anywhere else. Go for a drive and find a "classy" establishment. This was a 'medium well' burger: read more

The Local - Wayland - New American Near Me - Wayland, Massachusetts

OMG, WHAT HAPPENED????? Admittedly I hadn't been to The Local in several months, late autumn was the last time... I opened the menu and my jaw dropped, THE TRUMP TARIFFS HAVE KICKED IN!!! prices have INCREASED 25% - 35% You want a 10-INCH bar-sized cheese pizza and it's listed at $18, AYFKM? By the time I add a couple of toppings, a beer + tax & tip it's going to cost me $50. Plan on $pending at least $100 for dinner as a couple; a family of four isn't getting out of here much less than $200. I make good money, but NO WAY am I going to be coming back. For the record, I ordered a small cast-iron skillet of cornbread with a coke and it cost me almost $20. read more

This is a great spot. The drinks were great. I had the Ghost in Gin. I had the pepperoni pizza and Brussels sprouts and both were delicious! The service was impeccable! Lauren, the manager, was our bartender and server as well. She couldn't have been nicer and more attentive. This will likely become a regular spot for me! read more

The Local - Wayland - New American Near Me - Wayland, Massachusetts

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We were told the wait was 20 minutes. After waiting a while, the host approached us and asked for our name again. We were brought to our table and our server came over in a few minutes. She took drink orders and said it would be a while for the bar drinks. After about 25 minutes we got drinks and placed our order. It took over an hour for a Dip, a wrap and a pizza. The food had been sitting under a heat lamp. I know this because the arugula was wilted and the fig juice crystallized on the pizza. The wrap was just alright. The wrap itself a bit crispy. The dip was cold. Not just cold but really cold. The roll was soggy and the jus was thick. I don't like to send food back, but after waiting over an hour, I wanted hot food. In the meanwhile, the host sat a party of 8 kids on one side of us and the 6 adults on the other side. The kids were running back and forth and the parents were screaming over us for the kids to behave. Now, after being seated for 1 1/2 hours my refire Dip came out. At this point I was unable to eat it and wrapped it to bring home. The second one did look much better than the first. To sum it up: terrible service, beginning at the host desk, then the server and then the ambiance during the dining experience. It was far from a relaxing enjoyable dinner. No management was anywhere to be found. Costly dinner for going home hungry and not relaxed. read more

I had my birthday lunch there this weekend. Great food, service, and atmosphere. Lasagna, salad entrees, burgers, and cocktails. Top quality with fair prices. Warm, personable, and professional staff. Super modern, cozy, and clean place. Riley was our friendly, quick, and skilled waiter. Very patient and accommodating. Nice digs. read more

First time trying The Local, I was at the one in Waltham many years ago and remember it being very good Wayland - Disappointed with the slow service, waited forever for our check (had to ask for it finally) food was ok The burger bun fell apart because the bottom bun was so thin and the grease. Fried pickles were good Not running back read more

We Love BRIAN the bartender. He is the BEST!!!! We don't come here for the food, we come to hang out with Brian. You think I'm kidding, I'm not. HE MAKES THE BEST MARGARITAS !!!!! Ask for the ghost margarita (with extra jalapeños) You should sit at the bar to hang with him !!!! read more

Nothing great and the GM and the older hostess around 40 years old is not on her game. Over priced and they changed the menu for the worse. Go to another restaurant. read more

Went in recently for lunch & drinks with a couple of friends. Pizza is secretly delicious if you enjoy thin crust. Truffle Fries & Brussels Sprouts apps were very good. read more

If you go to The Local this week do have the Holiday Prosecco with Cranberry. The cranberry adds a delicious slight tartness to the Prosecco. read more

The Local - Wayland - Holiday cranberry mimosa - New American Near Me - Wayland, Massachusetts

Nice way to wrap up a long work week. Made some reservations for 6:15 and showed up a bit early and were seated immediately. Nice and simple decor highlighting prints of some icon location around Wayland. Our server Anthony was attentive with a great demeanor. I ordered a pepperoni pizza to celebrate Pi day and was not disappointed. Delicious and well cooked. My friend order the local burger with cheddar and was very satisfied with it and the accompanying side salad. Love this place and highly recommend it if you're in the area read more

This is an edit of a review that I posted last night reporting on the frustrating experience of ordering a takeout pizza and finding out it was not correct when I got home. My original rating of 1 was based on a call to the staffer who took the order who would ask the manager to call me back. Since then, I have spoken today with the manager, Lauren, who could not have been more apologetic about the mistake on the order and who has made it all good. We all know mistakes may be rare but are inevitable in the restaurant business and the rating should reflect how the restaurant fixes the mistake. Lauren did what was right and I am now very satisfied with the resolution. PS their pizzas are very good, our only issue was the mistake on the order. read more

Loved our bartender. She was great and the drinks:-) The food was not edible Never eat there. Atmosphere fine.. but not a great place to watch sports read more

Arrived on time for our reservation, and despite reserving a traditional table/booth, we were seated at a high top near the bar. Not the end of the world, but not the vibe we were seeking. We asked our server for suggestions as we had never been here before, and his brutally honest candor was refreshing - and surprising. In an amusing fashion, he told us all the bowls were incredibly over priced for what you get, and avoid anything with pulled pork. He also indicated the tacos are all good, as are the burgers and chicken sandwich (but it is drowning in honey mustard sauce). Since he told us his favorite item was the French dip sandwich, that's what I ordered. The short rib on the sandwich was very good - tender and rich, but not fatty, and a decent portion. Unfortunately, the cheese and horseradish were barely noticeable, so without the au jus, it was a bit dry. The au jus was nice, but served in a cup slightly larger than a shot glass, so you could barely dip the sandwich into the cup. IMO, you need more au jus in a different vessel, more cheese, and more horseradish cream to complement the meat. I was expecting skin on fries based on the Yelp pictures, but ours were golden and seemed more like a frozen variety than hand cut. Not bad, but they would have been better with some seasoning. read more

The Local - Wayland - French Dip - New American Near Me - Wayland, Massachusetts

Never been a huge fan of the food but thought we would give it another chance today. Walked in and barely any other tables were there, we were sat right away and continued to sit for 12 minutes with no acknowledgment, not even water poured. The two tables nearby who had a server kept telling us someone would be right over as she would walk by with a water pitcher. Finally we just walked out because we were hungry and didn't want to wait any longer. read more

We were back at The Local recently and the good fries appear to be back. Everything else seemed great!

The steak tips were the most amazing steak tips I've ever eaten in my entire life. The side portion was generous, a whole meals worth. The sesame chicken salad had an entire half an avocado in it. The salmon was a huge delicious portion. The food was scrumptious. The service person was so friendly and nice. Lovely large outdoor seating with ample umbrellas for shade. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Came here for lunch on a summer weekday. The ambiance is pretty nice - the interior is huge with many seating options from booths to tables to a U-shaped bar. There are TVs at the bar for watching a game - would be fun to sit there for a Celtics game or something. My mother in law and I sat outside on the patio because the weather was nice. As this restaurant is in a busy, newly developed shopping area, the traffic was somewhat noisy (an 18 wheeler idled next to our table for a while as it delivered food to this restaurant - not so great!) The server was clearly new but eager to do well. They were friendly and had good timing. There were some small errors on their part, like when they brought out our shared appetizer but did not provide any cutlery, napkins, or small plates. We had to wait for them to come back and refill our water and then ask for those items because the appetizer would have been too messy otherwise. They also brought the check before we were ready, as we had wanted to see the dessert menu first. Again, very friendly server, just new with some things to smooth out. The food was the most disappointing part. The appetizer we shared was the Crispy Brussels Sprouts with soy lime sauce. I was hoping the brussel sprouts would be baked with one or two crispy layers/leaves as most brussel sprout apps are, but these were completely deep fried. It was also a ginormous bowl of them - much too large of a portion in my opinion. The sauce was tasty. We each ate a few but didn't really enjoy them as they were so fried and oily - not what we expected! My MIL got the blackened salmon, which she was happy with. I ordered the chicken quesadilla, which was fine. It was again not what I expected. It was a full size tortilla with chicken and cheese inside, but the only other ingredient inside seemed to be some kind of thick tomato sauce/salsa. It was like no quesadilla I'd ever had...but in a bad way. It seems pretty standard to me to add in at least some diced peppers and onions or maybe black beans or corn to give some flavor and variety in texture. And yet there was none of that. It was served with sour cream, guacamole that did NOT seem homemade/fresh, and some salsa and shredded lettuce. Some of the larger chicken pieces inside the quesadilla were also rubbery in texture. It just felt like a really lazy quesadilla with a lot missing. This place is a very standard chain-vibe American restaurant. They have a burger. They have a salmon dish. They have a fried pickle appetizer and a quinoa "power bowl". I found the menu offerings to be kind of cliché and I wasn't impressed with anything I ate. Would not come back. read more

We stopped here for brunch and just made it in time. Nachos were different and great. Avocado toast and salad were good. Short Rib was mediocre at best. Serving size is filling! It was not too busy but waiter was covering more tables while two people were just chatting away at the front desk the entire time. Probably the front desk girl and manager or assistant manager. I expect more focus on customers than social discussion at any good restaurant. I will definitely come back here to try other dishes as i believe in the concept. read more

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"Serviceable" aptly describes this steakhouse / Applebees crossover style restaurant. Service is highly variable , the food is usually comfort food but nothing special and the prices are on the more expensive side . For better or worse it's a favorite of a couple of family relatives , so I go here often enough to know that it's just OK. There are better places to spend your time and money. Dont come here if you're in a rush , there's a high probability your food might take a while to get to the table and/or your server may be overworked. read more

my husband and I have gone tepearedly to the Local in Wayland Ma. The ambiance, service and casual friendly family style menu is great! The bartender Brian is most cordial, welcoming and has a great knowledge of food and libation. He is a knowledgeable barkeeper and an asset to the restaurant. Lauren. the restaurant manager is most professional with a great knowledge of food and drink. We highly recommend The Local for your next dinner outing with family and friends. We give it a 5 Star!!! read more

I had dinner here on a warm summer night during Labor Day weekend. The staff was very friendly and welcoming and the outside dining area very comfortable (until about 7:30PM when the mosquitos arrive!). I was disappointed to have been handed a dirty menu but they were busy so I could understand it slipping by. We began our meal with the crispy Brussel sprouts that came with a lime soy dipping sauce but unfortunately not with small plates to put them on. Because our waiter was busy, I got up and got some plates from the dining room inside the building. That said, the sprouts were crispy and the dipping sauce matched well! Next two of us ordered the Hong Kong noodles made with a sweet soy sauce which arrived with a generous amount of kale, peanuts, red peppers, mushrooms, onions and cabbage mixed in. The other of us had a southwest salad with shrimp. While perhaps the flavor of our food was not exceptional, the food itself was well made. Atmosphere - 4 Staff's friendliness - 5 Efficiency of service - 2.5 Food taste -3.5 Overall - 3.5 read more

Well just went to this location couple days ago. Ordered a burger felt burgers you can't screw up. Well bun was stale the tomato on it was not even close to being ripe and ordered bacon on it that was so chewy I had to take it of burger. And mind you payed extra for that. And had a Budweiser the bill came to close to $30 crazy for a scale burger never go again. read more

This place is really a hit or miss. To me it's like a Applebees type of place. The only thing I really like here is the crispy Brussels sprouts and I've been here several times. Just to give them a chance. I service is ok but it could be better. It seems like they don't have many workers and they need a new chef. The inside is very dark which is kind of gloomy if you don't sit by a window. I opt not to sit outside due to my allergies. But like I say to many try at your own risk. read more

We had a blond waitress and she was not attentive at all. She me we checked in with us. My friend has allergies and told her but still had cheese in her burger. We split the bill but my friend was charged twice while I was charged once. Never coming back again. read more

The Good: - Service 4.5 stars: the staff (bartender, expediters, and busser) was very friendly and provided attentive service. The food was brought out to us timely. Only drawback was that my espresso martini was made with baileys. I should have said something when I ordered and the bartender should have asked. - Ambiance 5.0: probably the best part of The Local. Excellent large bar (we ate at the bar), lots of high tables, booths, outdoor seating. Good lighting and music and plenty of large TVs at the bar with no blind spots. Moderate noise. - Food 1.5: The food was pretty blah. We ordered a simple appetizer of chips and onion dip. The chips looked like they were poured out of the bottom of a Lay's bag. All tiny fractions of pieces of chips with a tiny cup of onion dip. I ordered French Dip...it came with no dip. Fries were good but the sandwich was bleh quality. My girlfriend ordered garlic bread and the sausage & farfalle pasta. The garlic bread was a special that night...it was buttered toast. There was no garlic or garlic taste anywhere to be found. And it was served with more butter. The pasta was solid but the onions were crispy and not cooked soft like they are supposed to be. All in all, we had a nice night because of the ambiance and service. Would go back for drinks but probably not to eat expecting a good meal. read more

3 small strips of chicken on chicken Caesar salad. Not like leftovers. Covered in pesto. read more

The Local - Wayland - New American Near Me - Wayland, Massachusetts

Ended up eating here because our first choice had an hour long wait. My friend and I are both vegetarian and their selection was definitely limited. we both ended up getting pizzas which neither of us was a fan of. We ordered an appetizer, which was completely forgotten about and the kids weren't offered the desserts that should have come with their meals. All of that being said, neither of us is planning on returning. read more

I love the Cure Burger there! Great fries too. The cure burger has sautéed onions and tater tots on it and topped with bacon and a fried egg. The Caesar salad is very good. The grilled cheese and tomato soup are a delicious combination, My favorite. read more

Food was ok. Specifically: Caesar salad was room temp but tasted good. Street tacos had nice flavor. Spicy chicken slider was good, but as much as I like spice- these were 4 alarm hot. Drinks were so-so. Waitress Tanya was the worst part of the experience. No greeting, snippy, eye-rolling and hostile. We watched her going to other tables with the same RBF. To be fair- I don't know her or her life. When I was in a service job (wait staff and bartender), though, I worked for the tips, not the crappy pay. I hope it was just a bad night, but won't come back anyway. read more

Good food, great service, family friendly ambiance. Good for a drink, casual bite to eat or full dinner. Brunch is ok but not up to dinner standards. read more

My partner and I ate here for the first time a few days ago and it was fantastic. We had the nachos, clam chowder, chicken sliders, steak tips, and the skillet cookie. My entree (steak tips) was my favorite! Cooked perfectly, great flavor, and the fries perfectly crispy on the outside and well seasoned. Great serving sizes too. I'm not usually a fan of sports screens but they weren't up loud or distracting, they were just over the bar area. Nice decoration, not over fancy or casual. Just right. Service was great! We asked for an extra 10 minutes after dinner before even considering dessert, and our server accommodated. She managed a perfect balance between checking in on us and giving us space for our date. We'll definitely be back! read more

Came for lunch with a friend after a full day of kayak fishing. Realize I wasn't the best dressed but this isn't Capital Grille or Ruth Chris. That being said I wasn't completely disheveled just not dressed like I normally would when I come here. Which USED to be somewhat frequently as I live 2 minutes from here on post. Host asked us if it's ok to seat us at a high table near the bar and away from the main dining area. I immediately said it's fine. After getting seated my buddy told me he's had bad experiences in this particular location sitting. Didn't think much of it. Our waiter, Brian, came relatively quick. Not a problem. First thing he says is do you know what you want? We both replied yes. Before we even had a chance to breath, he replies, "well you gonna let me know anytime soon?" Was thinking in my head, bro give us a millisecond to respond. Put in our order and he just disappears into thin air. Doesn't tell any servers around him nor does he inform us. Aside from a different server or might have been a busgirl bringing out our app, we had zero service for about 30minutes. We finally got fed up and said something to a passing waitress. Heavy set brunette who wasn't all that pleasant to deal with either. Didn't seem happy we were displeased with not getting any service for extended periods of time. The only saving grace was believe her name was Caroline. During Brian's disappearing act she took over all his duties and helped us as best she could and she was fantastic. Never coming back here again. Brian left a real sour taste in my mouth and my buddy said he's had several bad experiences with him before as well. We were not rude to you in any shape or form Brian. You earned this scathing review and I'm sure you don't think it's a big deal losing 2 occasional customers but maybe your fellow servers and managers do. Hope you do well and learn from experiences like this. I have and won't be returning read more

Nice restaurant with spacious seating. Love the booths. Food not as tasty. Ordered tacos.....probably not the specialty of the restaurant. read more

Do not bother making a reservation at this restaurant they do not hold your reservation and anyone who walks in will get a table When you arrive they tell you so sorry we don't have a table Poorly managed is an understatement It's most likely dirty too Stay clear Or don't reserve I say don't go read more

Love this place! They have a good menu selection and friendly service. They will go above and beyond if you ask if they can accommodate a food allergy. Highly recommend. read more

I was going to pick up my dinner I had called ahead to order and the hostess forgot to pu the order in. Then, 20 minutes later, the order was ready, but one thing was messed up, I got a wrap instead of a sandwich read more

Average, not something to write home about. Fairly pricey, seems popular maybe depend on what you order chef kt read more

The atmosphere is the best part. If only the food wasn't average and expensive. The people seem nice though.

Always like the Local and and tonite was no exception . Smart friendly waitress Emma helped our party of 5 navigate menu. I had the sesame chicken bowl which was delicious and plentiful . I'd order it again. Wife had Salmon and loved it. Lobster Quesadilla was also a hit Fried pickles app was plentiful and well made Definitely will Go back. Not crowded Sun at 5 read more