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    The Locol Kitchen & Bar

    4.4 (17 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Happiest of Hours
    Denise S.

    Learned that Locöl offers a Sunday Happy Hour, and here we are. As far as Happy Hour goes, the prices are whatever. $8 for a well cocktail seems standard to me, and not really like a deal. Same for the tacos... $4.5 for a single taco seems like normal pricing (so seeing that a single taco on the normal menu is $6 was a bit surprising)... That being said, the flavors were fantastic and the amount of pork on the Hawaiian and Carnitas tacos was hefty. Still unsure if it's worth the price, though. The atmosphere was super chill, the music was great, and the service was top tier.

    Bianca Blanc Negroni - Aka "White Negroni". Balanced and good.
    Julian G.

    TLDR: If you're in the area - this is a great place to spend your time and money. If you're a local - congratulations this is your new go-to spot! Food: Shockingly good. I would make it a priority to get the Hawaiian mixed plate (just tell them to skip the arugula - super odd garnish that sours the plate). Vibe & Staff: Cozy neighborhood vibe. Staff presence is laid back and minimal, so manage your expectations here. Loud-ish pop music, a few LGBTQ+ flags in the building, as well as dog friendly (in the back). Drinks: As someone who if very particular and fussy with cocktails, I think you'll be OK / Happy here. This is not a cocktail bar but they do classics and new classics (again) shockingly well.

    Erica R.

    Visited this establishment for some drinks and dinner with the girl friends. The atmosphere was very warm and welcoming. It's a small place but had no issues finding a table. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Street corn Caesar salad, pork plate, and carnitas taco...all were delicious! The cucumber smash was very light and refreshing. I also had the espresso martini which was perfection. I recommend stopping here is you are in town. It has a small town feel.

    Patio and a finished spinach artichoke dip.
    Jolyn J.

    This place is great!! Easy going and fabulous! The food is so, so good. The spinach artichoke dip is like crack it's so addictive. The back patio is beautiful and peaceful. We have come here twice in four days and loved it both times. We'll be back for sure!!

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    Excellent mocktails, super kind owners, and a cozy environment that made my Friday night!

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    4.1
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    Came here for happy hour with some colleagues. The ambiance was nice and the patio was so nice with…read morefire pits. I ordered the rosemary popcorn, fried green beans, and cheese curds. These are the best cheese curds ever bc the batter isn't heavy like other cheese curds I've had. It's tempura battered so it's light and you can taste the cheese more. The jalapeño strawberry dip and ranch are good dips, but try them together and it will blow your mind. The fried green beans were okay. They did have a heavier batter on them and I wish they had the same batter the cheese curds had. The spicy dip was good! The rosemary popcorn was delicious! It had just enough butter and the perfect amount of rosemary where it's not overpowering. Once you get to the bottom, there's tons of butter and you just dip and soak it up with the popcorn. Also, PATTI was AMAZING!!!! She checked in on us throughout the evening. She's very sweet and I will be back bc of Patti!

    If you think all you can get here is bar food, you'd be wrong. There are some amazing proper meals…read moreon the menu that will surprise and delight. Solid beer selection with rotating drafts, and if you're a soda guy, they use all Seattle Soda Company flavors (supporting local business). Had the brisket dinner tonight and that was a very pleasant surprise. Fall apart tender, amazing rich flavor, decadent sauce, with creamy mash. The seasonal veg was brussells sprouts which could have been roasted a bit more to crispy for me but that's a personal preference. This is way more satisfying than the food you'd get at your typical local bar. I've been to The Bridge a half dozen times and every time has delivered. Solid food. Good service. Great outdoor patio. Neighborhood vibes - the type of place where the bartenders know and recognize the locals, and the locals are regulars. I like that. It's a welcoming place, casual, laid back, and though I haven't been there during too many sports games, even when it's on, it doesn't seem to get too rowdy. Brunch is a must do, with options like the Benny flight. Definitely one of the less known brunch spots in my opinion, but even so, can still get busy so go early. Only reason I've done 4 stars is I've had a few times where service was a little slow. Would absolutely return again and again and have recommended to many friends. Keep up the great work team, may you be successful for many years to come.

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    Food is great and always has been. I was developing a bit of alcoholism because of the tastiness of…read moretheir Kentucky Mules and unfortunately, I have non-alcoholic liver cirrhosis and am not permitted ANY alcohol unless I get a liver transplant. Thank goodness their food is so dang good! I live directly across the street from Whisky West and sometimes have enough strength to order a meal to go. Today I got my caregiver to pick up a steak rice bowl for me. Delicious! Their rice bowls are very good. This one has wild rice, corn, pico de gallo, lettuce, tortilla strips and black beans. It's huge, too. Yum, yum, yum, yum!

    Whisky West has the potential to be a much more welcoming dining destination. It has a beautiful…read morewell-stocked bar, multiple seating options, and plenty of TVs for guests to enjoy. The menu is unique, and the food has consistently been enjoyable. Unfortunately, the service has been a recurring disappointment during my visits. The waitstaff often comes across as inattentive, making guests feel more like an inconvenience than valued customers. Once you do finally get a server to come to the table, interactions often feel rushed, leaving little opportunity to ask questions or make simple modifications to an order. Don't plan on asking for salad with that burger instead of fries, you won't have a chance! Unless there are meaningful improvements in customer service, I do not plan to return.

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    BoxBar has been on our list of vegan places to try for forever and a day. We made it out that way…read morethis weekend and our experience lived up to everything we've heard about them!! The pasta was amazingly tender, cooked to perfection. There was a lot of flavor and depth in each bite, more of a deliciously earthy mac and cheese as opposed to maybe a velveety smooth creamy type. The Jalapeño poppers were amazing. I've always associated poppers with a crusted fried topping but these were bold, going in a different direction. The jalapeños were fresh and soft to the bite, easy to cut with the side of a fork, loaded with components such as cashew cheddar, crema, avocado sauce, sweet pickled jalapeños, pico and cabbage slaw - all coming together perfectly in each bite (i'm utilizing their menu description) For the main dish, Sandi ordered the "Smokey Barbecue" which came with a complimentary side of chips and I ordered the Portobello French Dip and upgraded my side to a Side Salad for an extra $4. Each dish, every bite was delicious, even something as simple as a side salad was elevated with their Ginger Tahini dresing. Dipping the Portobello Sandwich into the Dip was just .. magical. We also both opted for the same drink, South Park Mule. The drink was legit, in addition to tasting great, I actually had a buzz as well .. indicating to me they didn't skimp on the adult juice Their food is amazing across the board and there's so much more to go back and try! Definitely worth the trip!!

    I'm updated my review to reflect a recent takeout dining experience…read more A couple weeks ago, we ordered 2 salads, and 2 sandwiches. We ordered pickup. Upon arrival to our house, the order was incorrect, whoopsie! We called back and the waiter who answered mentioned that we had accidentally taken a staff meal home. None of our to-go boxes were labeled. How could anyone know? This is a rookie mistake. It's been a while since this Goblin worked in food, but that's a non-negotiable. Especially given a place that prides itself on catering to restricted diets and lifestyles. This is exactly how you let a pumpkin seed slide into a seed allergy order. Instead of letting us keep the meal, she asked us to bring it back to the restaurant. We were happy to do so. Everyone deserves to eat. Should we have kept it for ourselves? We bring the food back, and the waiter explains that there was a mixup, and apologized. They handed us another to-go box (which wasn't labeled) and tried to end the conversation. "Have a good night!" We had to then explain to this waiter that our wives demanded something in return for the error, which was true. The waiter/bartender had a puzzled look on their face. Customer? Demanding I make something right? In my workplace?! A direct statement void of passivity about the quality of my service? With conditions? The audacity! We live in a world where we, the customer, bring back your incorrect order for you, waste our time, and we just get a, "thanks, have a good night!" This goblin had to claw his way up the ranks pillaging for gold which doesn't come easy. Everyone knows food cost in Seattle went up ~%46 since 2019. Wages haven't. We told the waiter our wives wanted a slice of cake. The waiter was shook by our audacity, and moved towards the fridge behind the bar to consult with two chefs who were shutting it down. We were arriving near/at close on a Monday. The other two chefs body language exuded "just give them the rest of the cake". There was a couple moments of pause and hushed conversation. The waiter pulled out a large serving plate with only a small chunk of Chocolate Mousse Cake left. Instead of putting that into a box, apologizing, and fixing the problem. They conferred about the legitimacy of our claim with the chefs. Hesitantly, they cut the cake into a small slice, put it in a box (which wasn't labeled) and handed it to us. What's hilarious is that they would leave such a small piece going into the next day of prep. Why not just 86 it right there? Why was it so hard for this person to acknowledge they made a mistake, and do something kind for us in return? The chefs clearly understood these fundamental building blocks of customer service, had they not been there in the front of house, I'm sure the waiter would've made an excuse to not remedy the situation. From all of my years in food service, if something is wrong, you make it right, end of story. By owning the error, you keep your integrity. Even a small gesture like 10% off one item, between the hours of 7:35pm- 7:45pm every third Monday, however inconsequential and trivial, makes people feel like you've made things right. These basics need to be addressed with FOH staff. With food cost nearing the price of rent each month in Seattle, customers should feel empowered to speak their mind respectfully. My only reason for going into excruciating detail is the hope that this can be a teaching moment, and more people can eradicate passivity. Passivity is a threat to community, culture, service, and so many other integral parts of our society. It's OK to disagree in public. It's OK to check someone. It's OK to tell your server "No, honestly, it wasn't that good, here's why..". When we deny the truth about our experiences for fear of disrupting the status quo, we withhold an essential part of building stronger, more diverse and resilient communities. "Goblin D, don't you think this is a bit too deep for a food review?" No, and if you've made it this far, the two stars are for the two chefs who made sure we got our cake.

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    Love finding cool spots like this! It's a wrestling themed bar on the south end of White Center…read more We went on a Friday early evening and there was free street parking along the street. There was not too many people and we got served right away by the bartender. They have some cool unique cocktails. I got the first one, which is a custom gin cocktail for about $15. I usually cringe at cocktails over $12 but this really was worth the $15 price tag. It was so balanced and nicely flavored and had a good strength. The place has bar seating and booth seating, and televisions all over showing football, wrestling, and more. They have a mini wrestling ring at the front, which is fun. I bet this place is so fun when they have special events. In the back they also have pinball, of course! And board games. The wall is covered in art and wrestling memorabilia which adds to the ambiance. We sat at the bar for a bit and the other guests were nice too - chatted with us, chatted with the bartenders. I think some people are regulars, which is cool. I really liked this lowkey unique bar and wouldn't mind making a trip out here again soon.

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