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    The Local

    3.4 (117 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE LOCAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Sonia S.

    Came here on a Saturday afternoon. As we walked in we were promptly greeted and told that HH now starts at 2:30, which just started. They have a great HH menu. We chose the Chai Martini, the Espresso Martini, and the Green Queen. The Chai Martini was good, not sweet. The Espresso Martini was good, but very sweet. The Green Queen was delicious. The cilantro made it special. We had the HH steak, which was good. The HH chicken and waffles--a little different than I am used to and a bit on the sweet side. I would make some changes when ordering in the future. We also tried the Brisket Potato Skins...a bonus that they are cooked with tallow, but the brisket was a little on the dry side. Service for drinks was a little slow and our waitress seemed a little off. She was friendly, but not much attention to detail. We would definitely return. Interested in trying more of the menu. Its a really cute space. Good place to watch the game. 3.5 overall

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    Paul R.

    Excellent food, service, and ambiance! I will definitely have to come back to this one. Too many items on the menu must be ordered for review!

    Pork belly burnt ends - we ate most of them at this point!
    Mike B.

    Love this bar! The people are super nice, the drinks come out quickly with generous pours, and the vibe is a perfect mix of upscale and classic local bar. The pork belly burnt ends? Yes please--actually, bring me TWO orders. They're that good! Perfectly seasoned with pickled onions and pickled jalapeños for the win. Nine TVs mean you won't miss a game, and the service keeps things moving. I ordered the double cut pork chop--perfectly cooked, tender, and flavorful. I cleaned every bit off the bone... by hand. My friend had the Artichoke Lemon Chicken and it was pure deliciousness. Outdoor seating adds a great touch, especially on nice days. The only downside? Tight parking. Otherwise, this place would probably be packed every night. Yelp locals--you have no idea how lucky you are to have The Local in your backyard! Plus a view of Mount Rainier just down the street! Wow!!

    Cajun shrimp made with a slab of polenta
    Babette C.

    We really enjoyed coming here for brunch on Saturday. The place wasn't too busy, which is the best because I don't like waiting in lines. I had the cajun shrimp and grits, which was a nice slab of polenta sitting in sauce covered with shrimp, mild andouille sausage, and scallions and celery. I hate celery, but I couldn't taste it. Such a tasty dish. Sis got the loco moco which was a good portion, but the gravy had a little too much vinegar. Sis wishes she had tried the chicken and waffles instead, but next time. Our waitress was great- very friendly and did a good job of talking about the food with passion. The dining room bleeds into the bar, but with all the windows and the couple of booths with leather benches were bougie and I love it. We don't come out to Yelm a lot, but this place has a lot of fun restaurants that we took notice of and we'll be back. I'm definitely coming back for more shrimp and grits.

    Loaded baked potato. Delicious!!!

    Staff is always so nice!!! Food tastes amazing and very presentable. Price is very reasonable

    Rachel M.

    We've picked up Togo food from The Local before with little to no trouble, sometimes they are a little slow but we finally decided to eat in person. We most likely won't be returning for a sit down meal. For starters: It is incredibly loud in the restaurant. It took over 15 minutes for our table to be recognized and brought a water and Diet Coke, which was flat. We were finally asked at the end of our meal of we wanted a refill on our drinks, but our food was basically gone. We were not checked out at all during our meal. I kept my card out because I didn't know how long it was going to take to pay the bill since it was so slow. It took almost two hours for us as a party of 2 with a toddler to be serviced and the restaurant wasn't too crowded. The table next to us had par of their party leave because they ran out of time to wait for their food and had to automatically pack it up to go. The only saving grace and why I gave two stars is because the food is really good. It's such a shame because we were really hopeful for a good in person experience but this just wasn't it.

    Steak crostini and chicken yummy sandwich with the best tots the side of the Columbia.
    Kim S.

    Friendly, clean, delicious and plenty of parking. Top notch espresso martini tyvm. Perhaps a little chilly, but that's just me not bringing in my sweater!

    Last night, I had the pleasure of attending one of The Local's specialty dinners. It was a Beef Wellington night, and I have to say, it was one of the best meals I've ever had. The starter salad, alone, was fantastic and I probably could've just eaten that! It was a wedge salad with their homemade blue cheese dressing, bacon, and blistered tomatoes. That said, I'm glad I kept going with the preset meal. The Beef Wellington was perfection, it was a generous amount of food, the meal paired perfectly with the cab that they suggested, and the presentation was just beautiful. The themed dessert did not disappoint either. What a meal! Thank you to the staff and management for creating a wonderful dining experience on a rainy Wednesday evening.

    Lorie S.

    You definitely don't want to miss this spot in Yelm! It's adorable! The drinks (even mocktails) are the best around! The food is die for! And the company is like coming home! Ask for Melissa if you drop in!

    The house cheese burger. Get it!
    Todd D.

    Holy shit, this place is awesome. My wife and I stopped by here after a long bike ride on the Chehalis Western trail. Outdoor seating so we could keep an eye on our bikes. Downtown Yelm. The cucumber margarita was fresh and cold with a punch. My wife had the spinach salad. Fantastic. Fresh ingredients. And a huge serving. I had the House burger. I love my burgers simple and big. This burger has just the right everything. And the fries. So we'll seasoned. The waitress was awesome. Great smile. Attentive. Friendly. Sweet. Thank you Clara!

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