The Local

10 Reviews on “The Local”

• Carolyn

  The Local is a cute lunch spot. We cam here for my dad’s birthday lunch per his request and the atmosphere was perfect for what we were looking for!The restaurant prides itself on its locally sourced products (hence the name) highlighting things like their grass-fed beef, vegan and gluten-free options. This being said, I was surprised when I asked if they had any lactose-free milks they could substitute in the cappuccino (lactaid, soy milk, coconut milk, almond milk, etc) and there were none; would be a great addition to consider!The food was tasty and I loved that they had kale chips as a substitute for side salad! The kale chips were cooked to perfection, but a bit crumbly and hard to pick up neatly. The grain bowl I ordered was delicious with a light dressing, pine nuts which drew me to this option, spelt which I learned about and now love, kale, and grilled chicken I added in for protein! The only critique was the size of the pieces of kale which made it difficult to eat. My grandfather ate the pulled pork special which was fantastic and even he liked which is impressive to do for an 81 year old Irishman who is not adventurous with his food beyond mashed potatoes or spaghetti and red sauce!Lunch for 4 came to $85 which we thought to be pricey, but good if celebrating, I’m sure we will be back at some point.

  May 7, 2016, 3:01 am

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• Cory

  Amazing food, service, and cake!! No need to wait for Steamers next door, it’s over rated. Next time your in the area head to The Local! Its at the top of our list for fresh and local Naples eateries.

  February 29, 2016, 5:58 am

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• Arlene Harper

  The Local is a good place where you can find redemption for your palate and finally make your body proud of what you just ate. Its location exists in a land of demon drive-thrus and corporate grease, so when you find this diamond in the rough, your belly will thank you.I’ve only been to The Local a few times, and the concept of local/organic is quite appealing to most. With trendy contemporary flair (and not in the button on suspenders form), it’s a nice stride away from the whole Naples-esque Italian vibe that comes from most restaurants. I love the place for the beautiful natural light. Although it’s along a strip mall, you feel transported into your little niche of you and just your pretty-looking food. They have a bar fully stocked with some interesting wines you can pair your food with, and plenty of chalkboard space to keep your head in the clouds to know what kinds of things you can enjoy while you’re there.Although I remember the food being a little on the pricey side, you get some bang for your buck in the quality of ingredients they put out. My last meal there was a lamb kibbeh burger with a side of lightly dressed arugula, and I also sampled my husband’s quinoa and corn side. They dress and season where they need to, but the ingredients themselves seem to have been the highlight for me. It’s nice to see a colorful plate of beautiful vibrant colors and textures. The lamb burger was quite substantial, but it was served on a nice pita without all that bun nonsense. It worked, and it wasn’t heavy. And I liked it. A lot. As some of you know, I’m a quinoa lover, but I usually have it with kale and goat cheese. They served the quinoa and corn mixture cold, and although I typically like my quinoa warm, it took on a whole new life with fresh sweet corn.I would have thought more about giving this place 5 stars, but I remember the customer service seemed a little off to me. From what I can recall, I felt like the timing was off for lunch, and our server was in her own little world. All in all, I wasn’t in a rush, and it was nice to do a little people-watching and Yelping while we were there.Would I recommend this place? Absolutely. It’s nice to have locally grown produce et al being served and a nice surprise to your tastebuds in such a blah kind of plaza.

  November 23, 2015, 11:26 pm

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