The LOCAL Kitchen & Drinks Waltham

"5:30 for dinner with a friend. Service was excellent. I mentioned the table wobbled a bit & it was fixed right away. I took the waitress suggestion for a sweet cocktail but I didn't agree. When she checked on me about the drink, I said not as sweet as I would like and her immediate reaction was to ask me about replacing it. Good service. Ordered fresh onion dip with chips, delicious. Dinner was chicken picatta served with rice and very green fresh Broccoli and it was good. Waitress checked in with us during dinner and offered containers for leftovers. We enjoyed our 2 hour evening with no rushing. Great night. The 4 stars for atmosphere has to due with black walls, not my favorite."

"This was our first time here. The parking was very easy. The restaurant is handicapped accessible. The atmosphere was very plain. Our server was very efficient. The menu prices seemed reasonable. I have to say that my wife and I both ordered hamburgers and they were the biggest hamburgers I’ve had in my life. The waitress said that they were 8 ounce burgers, but I believe they were more like 10. They were cooked perfectly. They have a well-stocked bar that sits about 20 people. They had a nice little area to sit outside and watch the main street. It was cold the day that we went so we could not sit outside, but I would imagine sitting outside, having a beer on their porch on a nice summer day with a view of this cute little town would’ve been a wonderful treat."

"I had the Mixed Grill entree and each item in my meal was outstanding, the Roasted Broccoli was delicious and cooked perfectly. The Mashed potatoes were seasoned just right. My steak tips were marinated so well that I never even bothered with the steak sauce. The BBQ chicken breast was juicy and the sauce tangy and sweet. I was so full but everything was so delicious that I moved onto my last item which was a huge loaded baked potato, the final item of my meal did not disappoint. It was cooked golden brown on the outside and tender and moist on the inside. It had bacon bits and a thick layer of some type of cheese, I think maybe mozzarella that was stringy and rich. I asked for some sour cream to add to the top of my baked potato which really was the blend of tastes that topped off what I consider to be the very best meal I have ever enjoyed at a restaurant. I never write reviews but my meal was so good I decided it deserved some praise to the cooks and wait staff. I couldn't be happier with my meal and overall experience at The Local Kitchen & Drinks in Waltham."

"This was the 2nd The Local location that I have been to and it was fantastic! We started with the homemade chips and dip as well as the crispy Brussels. Both were delicious and decent sized portions. For my entree I ordered the blackened salmon but asked to substitute jasmine rice and steamed broccoli for the sides. It was incredible! The salmon was cooked perfectly and I ate the whole plate! For dessert we enjoyed the apply crisp with vanilla ice cream. Perfect end to the meal! We were seated in the bar area which was a little noisy but we had no trouble hearing each other. Our server was great and attentive who always kept our waters full. This location is beautiful but parking in the lot can be tricky so be on the look out! I will definitely be back! In addition to the above, I highly recommend the power salad with blackened chicken. It is extraordinary and that is typically my go-to order. I have never had a bad meal at The Local!!"

"This place is very clean and spacious. The food is excellent. They give you cornbread when you are seated and it was probably one of the better corn breads I've ever had. We got the burrata to start and it was really good with balsamic and fried garlic. Then we had their brunch burger and it was so juicy and flavorful. We will have to go back to try the rest of the menu. Our waitress was really nice and on point!"