The Local
5323 Airport Pulling Rd N, Naples, FL, 34109
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Address :
5323 Airport Pulling Rd N
Naples, FL, 34109 - Phone (239) 596-3276
- Website https://www.thelocalnaples.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Ross S.
I wondered last time if steady improvement would come to a great idea with execution that left all of us hungry. I am thrilled that our recent dining experiences show marked improvement. The daily dinner vegan special was wonderfully vibrant; the nutty grain and quinoa stuffing was to die for. It was stuffed in squash halves that remind me what the fall harvest is all about. My wife asked for a grilled veggie plate that was a unique presentation of fresh greens, seasonal veggies and assorted onion varieties. The service was excellent, personal, warm and caring, without being obtrusive. Why no 5 star? I will wait until I have a lot more nights like this, but I am planning on it.
(4)Joseph C.
Waited 10 minutes to be place drink orders 2waters. Once ordered it took another 10 minutes to get the drinks... Waited over an hour for our food. Chicken salad sandwich and quinoa bowl...both cold plates so it had NO reason to take that long. The food was good but the service was HORRIBLE. NEVER GOING BACK.
(1)Samantha D.
This place was great. One of the only places in Naples I will now eat, which is basically one of two. If you are tired of the same old over-priced terrible food you find on 5th Ave, venture up to The Local and you will not be disappointed. Another bonus: the people who work here are super nice. Pleasant, wonderful, healthy, delicious meal all around. I have many food allergies and I was able to find a plethora of things to eat here. They also have outdoor seating. Can't wait to go back! Thanks everyone!
(5)Guyardo G.
We drove a few miles off Alligator Alley to grab lunch and happened upon The Local. Great food! We had roast beef sandwiches, kale chips, kale salads and the kids had Mac and Cheese. All delicious.
(5)Lban U.
Gluten / Celiac friendly! Went there for the first time and wish there was a place closer to Tampa. They have a daily early bird menu which is a bargain. Service was great, good beer and wine variety and great side dishes! Dinner starts with fresh veggies and garbanzo dip (seemed like hummus without lemon, cumin or garlic). First course, we had the Kale Caesar and the Spinach Salad. Caesar dressing was missing the anchovy element in it but was nonetheless good. Spinach salad came tossed with the perfect amount of dressing. Second course was timed perfectly after. I had the Pork Ragu Gnoochi and she had the Pan Seared Snapper. The sear on the snapper was nice and crispy and cooked just right. The ragu was a bit overdone but still delicious. The early bird comes with sweet finish which was a nice surprise. There was a choice of chocolate, white chocolate, peanut butter & key lime mousse. Since the Mrs. couldn't have any of the mousses, they brought out a gluten free cookie which was a very nice gesture. If you enjoy delicate, well balanced flavors (and being able to taste every single ingredient) you will love this place. If your palate requires strong and bold, you might want to pass.
(4)John M.
At long last, there's a restaurant in the Pine Ridge area that offers fresh, sophisticated, well-prepared food in a light, hip, airy environment. It's a bit on the pricey side, but worth every penny. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly without being overbearing, and truly concerned that everything was to our liking. If you're tired of bad to mediocre food served in what seems like an assisted-living facility, RUN to The Local.
(5)A A.
They should change the name of this place to the "local lemon," because I've never had more food laced with lemon then the meal I just had here. We had the lentil soup, which we South Asians call daal. The dish could've used more spice and some bread or rice to go with it. The wife got the grouper tacos and I got the lamb kibbeh. The tzatiki was spiked with lemons. I've never had tzatiki with lemons and have visited many middle eastern places. The meat was unseasoned, but I solved that by adding salt. The wife's fish was seasoned well but every garnish in the taco had lemon all over it. Which ruined the dish. The ambiance and wait staff was very good. The food is just lacking. For the price I'd go elsewhere.
(3)Ana P.
Went to The Local with my husband for lunch. It was delicious! My favorite was the Garden Flatbread which we shared. I had the Veggie Sandwich and my husband had the Cuban Sandwich and we loved them both as well. The restaurant is also beautiful. It was a great experience all around!
(5)William N.
Awesome lunch, very tasty and enjoyable and we were told that over 75% of their products are organic We will definitely be back
(4)gabriella s.
Love the actual restaurant, charming and the service was great! Aside from that- small portions, over priced and kind of plain and bland..... I really wanted to love it! They do have vegan, vegetarian and gluten free menu options and desserts, which is a positive point..... Immaculately clean and well done, but I doubt if we would go back.
(3)Paul M.
Wonderful experience. Delicious food, competent wait staff and great decor. What else could one ask for? The fresh fish is without a doubt the best in town. Vegetables were done perfectly. Loved everything about the place. Value driven wine list. Very reasonably priced. Great location. People should check this place out.
(5)Megan S.
Stopped in here for lunch on a recent trip to Naples. Wow!! I loved the atmosphere. Our server was friendly and attentive. The use of locally sourced foods is what originally attracted us to the spot. I had a virgin Bloody Mary and it was delicious! I also had the roast beef sandwich, and it was DELICIOUS!! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Naples.
(5)Erica L.
Delicious! I had the special: pan seared grouper, tarragon mashed potatoes and the farm plate. Ordered for takeout but sat in the restaurant while it was being prepared- service was great. I had the white bean mash with veggies as I waited. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I will definitely be back :-)
(5)Danielle L.
Probably my favorite place in Naples, not in a very visually appealing spot, but 100% worth it. I've been here several times and absolutely loved everything I have tried. The chicken salad w line and feta is one of my favorites. They have amazing gluten free sweets, and the little shot glasses of chocolate and peanut butter mousse are heavenly. The staff is always wonderful, and I haven't had a bad time there yet, in all the times I've been. I definitely recommend this place as a must try!!!
(5)Roger B.
You know how sometimes you want to go out with friends for dinner and someone is vegan and someone else is vegetarian and then there are omnivores, and it's almost impossible to please everyone, so you all have dinner at someplace that is perfect in that it displeases everyone equally? Have I got a solution for you! The Local serves everyone and does it with such quality and diversity that the whole group is delighted. We experienced that last night. On top of catering to the foodie needs of all, this attractive place is firmly in the locavore camp and the local ingredients are printed in bold on the menu/ Specials change as the available ingredients change. I'm an omnivore with no celiac disorder so gluten free means nothing to me, but many dishes are offered gluten free or not. So let's get to the goodies. No bread when you sit down. Instead you are given veggies and a plate of white bean dip. Very tasty. My grass fed, drug free filet mignon was perfect. Grass fed beef trades some tenderness for a whole bunch of flavor, well worth it. As for antibiotics and hormones, any drugs I want I'll take myself thank you. The broccoli side dish was crispy and delicious and the Asian style spinach had a little bite to it that enriched the experience. the whole thing was from local farms. The pan seared snapper with lemon and parsley was flavorful. The sweet potato pancake was fresh and well prepared. Our third party is a vegan so she hit the vegan side having the sweet potato pancakes and Asian style spinach side dishes as her dinner, although she was tempted by the vegan specials. She just doesn't eat much, making her a cheap date, and she took home leftover spinach. The portions are human, and the prices are reasonable. The three of us dined in style for just over $100. Thanks to the high quality and constantly changing menu, you could go back to The Local over and over, and I think we will.
(5)Gema O.
Found this place on my to Tampa!! Small and super cute! Staff was friendly and the food was amazing! All organic veggies and meats. I ate the turkey quinoa burger , amazing!! Great place, wish there were more places like this that use organic local greens.
(5)Jj P.
So happy to have found a delicious restaurant in Naples the serves fresh, local, real food. We visit from California yearly and find that most Naples restaurants have fried and frozen food that comes mostly from Cysco Corp factory food. The Local has excellent staff and pleasant ambience and great wine and beer selections. If you like delicious healthful food and a nice evening out you can't go wrong at the Local.
(5)Vicki C.
We had the ceviche tacos and the grouper special. The food was very tasty and the presentation was beautiful. The waitress was a true delight and we were very satisfied with our meal until we realized the price of the grouper was $32. The piece was 3 ounces or less. It was extremely overpriced, I have had grouper twice the size at the same price in Naples. We called the manager after we got home and shared our unhappiness over the pricing. She explained the price represented the finest quality grouper. Lo and behold it is highly likely that we would go back to the restaurant since you can have the same quality , twice the size at a dozen restaurants in Naples .
(2)Esther S.
My mom and I here went one night to take advantage of their dining special (I believe it was an appetizer, main, and dessert for $20). I can't recall which salad I had; it was one with mixed greens and perhaps crumbly cheese and a nice dressing. I chose the pierogies for my main and oh my goodness...they practically melted in my mouth. The dough was light and delicate, and the filling was smooth. The pierogies had a lovely rich buttery taste and texture, but no heaviness. For dessert, it was your pick of a 'shooter' - I think I got a key lime, and it was just the right amount of zesty tartness. My mom got one of the fish dishes, and the fish was well-cooked and accompanied by sautéed vegetables. I will go back for the pierogies.
(4)Netalia S.
This place is a gem! Stopped in for lunch on a whim and had one of the best meals I've had in a while. The decor inside was modern and charming, and the waitress was extremely friendly. I had a turkey burger with the most delicious pesto I have ever tasted. You can tell the ingredients are extremely fresh and that everything is made with great care. Even though we were full, we just had to try the lemon poppyseed cake we saw on the counter. It was a very nice ending to a great meal. I can't wait to go back next time I'm in Naples.
(5)Morgan S.
Happy to find a place with local food and drink, but there is room for improvement. Pros: Great food, a variety of choices for vegetarians and omnivores alike, gluten free options, nice decor. Cons: Cramped table space when crowded, and very noisy! Somewhat expensive considering the portion sizes. Lunch service took a really long time, even though there were only a few tables filled in the place.
(3)Casey T.
Reading these reviews, something makes me think we hit The Local on a bad night or these reviews shared an exceptionally rare "good meal" here. First, let me say that I am giving The Local two stars for the food, not the service. The service was suburb (which earns both of the stars); the food on the other hand was amateur at best. The bean dip to start had absolutely no flavor- it tasted like chalk paste. I had the snapper ceviche tacos and capellini with clams. The ceviche tacos had less than an ounce of snapper, yet an entire avocado in them. I spent $14 on an avocado, shredded lettuce, and four corn tortillas. I can do better at Publix. These tacos had no taste- none. I found one clover of cilantro on one taco. Next, the capellini with clams- I received mushy pasta (clearly overcooked) with about 6 clams. This also had no taste, but cost $23. The rest of the people I was with had the same opinion about their meals- tasteless, unseasoned, and boring. We all appreciate the "local, farm-to-table" concept of The Local, but wow was this place disappointing. To be honest, I cannot comprehend how The Local has such a high rating... this was easily the worst meal I've had in a year. I live in DC most of the year and I'm used to paying high prices, but usually high prices mean good food. Unfortunately such an expectation was not met at The Local.
(2)Nikki P.
Absolutely delicious!! In town for a conference, found it by a review in Florida Trend Magazine. Exceeded our expectations!! Excellent service, amazing food! We had the veggie plate appetizer, lamb stroganoff and pan-seared snapper! Love that it was from local farms! Worth the trip!
(5)Richard R.
Best thing about The Local was the service. Fast and friendly, helpful with selections. The food was at best ordinary. I can understand the idea that it is different, vegan and meat dishes - just disapointing. Our friend who had lunch there had wonderful fish tacos - I had a pasta dish with shrimp that was not good. The pasta was some sort of long pasta that was totally adhered to itself. The shrimp were small, a bit overcooked and flavorless, but i started with a lovely spinach salad with a great vinaigrette. It's okay - but I wouldn't think of it as a top 10 in Naples or a top 100. If you want gluten free, vegan, and flavorless - a good pick.
(2)Local Yocal S.
Way to expensive, cmon now if the produce is "local" then it should actually be cheaper (less traveling, packaging etc.) hence the reason for farmers markets...now how you can charge 24$ for rice, a few onions and peppers and an avocado crusted with panco is ridiculous....oh yes, the water brought to the table is tap water? Really??? You couldn't even install a filter if you plan on charging 18$ for a plate of chickpeas and some greens Its a shame the food was delicious but no one wants to be robbed in the name of "organic and eco friendly"
(2)Melanie C.
Checked it out with 3 friends for lunch. Interesting food, fresh and creative. Service was a little slow. But all of our dishes tasted good. I have a squash and ginger soup that I probably wouldn't order again. We would go back.
(4)Gabriela L.
Quite possibly the best restaurant in Naples! The Local changes their menu specials and ingredients on a daily basis. Every single one of the dishes I have tried has been amazing--from the ceviche tacos, to the avocado kung pow dish, to the Pork Ragu Gnocchi (literally melts in your mouth!) you just cannot go wrong! The desserts are made fresh daily and are absolutely decadent. If you're a foodie that is sick and tired of the same chain restaurants, then this place is for you.
(5)Jen A.
Great little restaurant. We had a delicious, enjoyable meal. Everything is fresh, light, and tasty. Love that almost all the produce is organically grown in the Naples area and menu is locally sourced. Have already recommended this restaurant to friends and family!
(5)Julian F.
Just the idea of fresh food first is what its all about...run dont walk there...im coming back tomorrow. .....julian....bravo.....Bellissimo
(5)Laura N.
Maybe I ordered the wrong things, but I'm a bit shocked by the great rating on here. Ordered the Cubano sandwich and the carnivore pizza. Both were seriously lacking in flavor and the side salad that came with the sandwich was underdressed too. The whole meal was a miss. Sorry, but I won't be back.
(1)David J.
I'm curious why everyone is so in love with this place. Makes me very curious about the authors of the reviews. 1) make sure to ask what "market value" is. Holy expensive!!! I think one of the ladies in our group had grouper at market value and it was awful. I had a bite of it and it was defiantly no better than a sports bar. 2) the pasta one of my friends ordered with shrimp had four shrimp in it. If you put four huge shrimp that are nice and fresh , that's great but there were 4-6 mid size Publix quality shrimp in the pasta. That's no good. 3) the food took 44 minutes to come out. After 15 minutes waiting my friend started a timer on his phone. We ordered another bottle of wine and still had fun but what if we were a difficult group? 44 minutes? That's a bit much. The music and other noise wasn't bad so you could actually chill and enjoy a conversation which was nice. The upsides 1) the servers were awesome. Super nice. The granola hostess made every effort to make sure everyone in the restaurant was ok, poured more water as needed, servers and staff working as a team. 2) the layout is good. The decor is pretty cool. Great location right at pine ridge and airport. 3) depending if you're a pervert or not, you can see directly into the women's bathroom through the clear door that leads the guest into the bathroom area. 4) the bathrooms themselves are really nice. Very nicely done. Super classy. Clean. 5) the fixtures and decor was clearly thought about --- if you go in--- look up! It's cool. The remodeling is the coolest thing about this place. I love the fact that's is locally owned and run---- I can't stand chain or corporate restaurants. Bottom line -- to quote one of the women I was with that night there (everyone was scared to offend the guy that paid for our whole party by saying it was awful) she finally said it in the car, "I would have rather forced 6 blooming onions from Outback Steakhouse down my throat than attempt to choke down any of that "local" food again and it would have been the same price!" Classic
(2)Melissa S.
I enjoy restaurants all over the country, and was absolutely thrilled to find The Local in a mall setting here in Naples. We had my birthday dinner there last night and it was a pure delight! The server recommended the heirloom carrots as a veg option, and indeed I've never had better carrots in my life. I had "by-catch" swordfish, but was so distracted by how yummy the carrots and bok choy were that I the fish almost became a bonus. The co-owner, Jeff, also spent time with us explaining their creations and philosophy. This restaurant is a true gem, and is obviously the loving vision of chefs committed to eating sustainably and locally. Fabulous!
(5)Mike A.
After hearing about The Local countless times from friends I decided to give it a shot for lunch. I thought that there was no way this place could live up to the hype I had been hearing, but boy was I wrong. Despite the location, this place had a certain charm to it. I had the pot roast sandwich special and it was perhaps the greatest combination of flavors I have ever tasted. I love the whole concept of the restaurant and I was glad to see that they can provide a healthful meal without sacrificing quality. I can't wait to come back.
(5)Samantha C.
LOVE this place! The pork ragu and kale salads are the best. It is a great atmosphere and the service is excellent! We had this one girl Jacqueline- she was so sweet and funny and couldn't do enough for us. We have been back several times and The Local has been added to our "list" of places to go. HIGHLY recommend.
(5)Christina A.
The front of the house manager, Jacqueline was our server. She was knowledgable attentive and gave great recommendations. Everything was super fresh and delicious. Loved the grouper cheeks they brought out to the table for us to try. We also had the snapper ceviche tacos as an appetizer. They were the best thing I've eaten in southwest Florida. Flatbreads were awesome and the bread pudding is a must. So happy we found The Local.
(5)Cathy M.
Quality food and very friendly service; I'm a fan. I had a lamb burger and a red lentil soup--both delicious. Even the greens served on the side had a yummy vinaigrette. I'll be back when in town!
(4)Colin E.
Had my first dinner at The Local and was pleasantly surprised to find this type of restaurant in Naples. Farm to table is popular up north and in large cities but isn't as prominent here in southwest florida. My wife and I tried the Asian salad, garden pizza and the gnocchi with a pork ragu. All dishes were proper and well seasoned. The stand out was the garden pizza. Lights out. Very flavorful pesto and we liked hearing about the locally sourced produce that were the topping. Outstanding thin crust as well. Pork dish was fantastic as well. Best feature was the house made ricotta cheese. I'm not aware of many restaurants that are doing that. Service was attentive and our server seemed very interested in sharing info on the ingredients. Wine list was great. Fair prices and a wide variety. I had Albarinho, apparently related to Albariño, for the first time. Fantastic wine for eight bucks... We liked just about everything about this place. Great food, friendly service, music and decor were inviting. We will be back...
(5)E B.
LOVE this place! I've been back several times since my first visit and it's consistently good with excellent service! For lunch try the In-House Smoked Turkey & Brie sandwich, or Clam-Manchego flatbread. For dinner try the Kung-Pow Avocado or Roasted Pork Ragu. The Lentil soup is also one of my favorites, anytime of day!
(5)Shyam S.
Quality, locally-sourced food, slightly more expensive than other places, but well worth it. I visit Naples once a year and was happy to hear about this place from a friend. Their flatbreads are no joke - think thin, medium-sized pizzas rather than six inches of flatbread. I had a delicious fish chowder for an appetizer and my friend had a salad. All in all, a very good meal in the afternoon when it wasn't too busy. Will definitely return in the future.
(4)Clay K.
One star because the portions were tiny. I eat a gluten free diet, so was looking specifically for a local restaurant that was gluten free. The atmosphere was cool, and food presentation beautiful, and everything tasted delicious. However, it was overpriced, and the quantity of food actually left us picking up take out on the way back to the hotel (after paying a large bill) because we were still so hungry. To quote my dad "the portions were freaking me out! I kept thinking 'are you kidding?'" We are generally not the sort to leave bad reviews, but genuinely wanted to warn people about the portion sizes.
(1)Susan H.
Best crab cakes in town, shame they are only a special. I would come back for these. I'll have to add this place to my rotation of few regular quality lunch spots in Naples.
(5)Chris K.
Stopped in for lunch on our way out of town. I wish we would have stopped in another time so we could have tried more items on the menu. Everything was fresh and I really like that they are using local ingredients which are highlighted on the menu. We had a burger (grass fed beef) with a gluten free bun, fish tacos and a snapper sandwich which they serve with a great salad that's perfectly dressed. The house made hot sauce was excellent as well. Fantastic spot. I'll definitely be coming back when I'm in town next.
(5)Rachel K.
Really fresh food. I like that so many of the menu options can be made gluten free, which is hard to come by in Florida. Love the veggie flatbread and the turkey quinoa burger. Make sure to try the pickles!!
(5)Debra F.
Came for lunch. Very busy. Service was a little slow but the food was delicious. A bit pricey for lunch but well worth the price. I had the roast beef sandwich which was very big and tasty. The side salad was excellent as well but after awhile the vinegar overwhelmed. Pickled green beans were better for decoration. The specials are supposed to be excellent and really there were no complaints except the double beef hamburger was small. Highly recommend eating here.
(4)Lani C.
Ate at the Local last week because of all the good reviews. Very disappointed, Pricey, small servings and after looking around the room and noticing no one had bread or crackers I asked if they served it. I was told bread was served on special request! We ordered some and were given 2 small "donut holes". It was truly rediculous. Needless to say we will not be going back. "
(1)Rick L.
This place is great, we will definitely be back. My two-year old loved it, surprisingly kid friendly. Interesting dishes with fresh ingredients. We found this place because I was looking for a place with vegan / vegetarian dishes for a visiting friend. He was happy and us meat eaters were happy too. Reasonably priced for the quality of the food.
(5)Carl R.
This place is expensive but it is good. Great, contemporary, creative and sorta locally sourced food in Naples is gonna be expensive. But if you want to go outside of your comfort zone I would give this place a shot. Try the super food salad, its so different an so good. Good steaks as well.
(4)Lola W.
My husband and I met friends for dinner. The first time for all of us. Three of us ordered the pasta and local vegetables. Bland and tasteless. One ordered a pork dish, which had a tremendous amount of fat. Very expensive for what you received and if local ingredients are used, it should be cheaper. Will not go back
(1)Angela L.
I tried The Local Naples for the first time a couple of days ago and really enjoyed it! The food was healthy, fresh and so tasty! They also have a great happy hour!
(5)Justin B.
I frequently travel for business and the Local was exactly what I look for in a restaurant. First, Farm to Table places can't be beat. Second, the staff was very professional and the service was outstanding. Third, and most importantly the food was exceptional, my taste buds were practically doing somersaults. If you can, ask for Jacqueline, she was really friendly and took great care of us! Next time I'm in town I'm heading straight to the Local!
(5)Silvia G.
It's a nice looking place but their tomato, mozzarella, basil flatbread is like a pizza with white patches of melted cheese and scarce patches of chopped basil...very dissapointing. Two stars for an appealing interior.
(2)Janet M.
Been twice and very happy both times. They don't serve the same thing a every other place in town. Staff was great. Will go back.
(4)S. W.
This is the exact type of restaurant that the Naples area needs more of!! Wonderful local spot, nice atmosphere, fresh local ingredients, excellent chef. this is very rare in this area that is filled with chain restaurants and even the local restaurants are so mediocre. As you can tell, We really loved it!! One star off only because waitress needs more training, she was very sweet but forgot many things! We went for lunch, had a delicious spinach/kale salad , my husband had the calm flatbread and a delicious fish chowder. He also had an outstanding piece of homemade cake. The ingredients really shine here. I hope they open another location north soon, we drove 30 mins but it was worth it. Very friendly staff.
(4)Jake V.
My fiancée got takeout for my birthday. BEST TAKEOUT EVER! I would have been happy to eat it at the restaurant in the containers. Pork shoulder with sweet potato patties, greens, and an Asian salad. Seriously awesome! I have eaten there several times and can't wait to go back. Not your boring standard fare - awesome fresh food! Crushes most places!!!
(5)Everyonez A.
Solid place. The self serve soda machine seems to be a bit disconnected from an otherwise beautiful restaurant. Kinda gives it a Burger King feel. Aside from that, great place. I have made a mistake. I have not eaten at this restaurant. I'm sure the local is a fine place. I must have accidentally selected this place meaning to select another (which I will courteously not name). Good luck The Local. My apologies.
(4)Beth V.
Great atmosphere, wonderful use of fresh, local ingredients. Something for every set of taste buds. The salads are inventive, but I am in love with the shrimp and grits. Really wonderful
(5)Bill H.
A great new find! Real nice decor, great service and great vegetarian items on the menu. Not a large menu but plenty of items to try! The restaurant focus on fresh, local and healthy menu items.
(4)Audrey B.
Ate at this restaurant while visiting. Picked it after being on YELP. Had to respond to the totally misguided review we banked on. Menu Selection: Poor Quality of meal: Unbelievably terrible Atmosphere: Loud, particularly the waiter who basically shouted, but unfortunately did not write our order down and brought 1 of the party beef versus chicken Value: Completely overpriced. Do not order the shortribs. All fat. They comped the meal that was not what was ordered but we paid $30.00 for a pile of fat. Gave us 4 free appetizer cards. Never gave to anyone; that would be condoning this absolutely horrible experience. Plus: decent wine and the tomato soup was as good as Campbell's. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else! AB
(1)Vickie N.
I'm dishing up 4 stars for The Local, not just because of the quality of the food and dining experience, but because of what this restaurant represents. It offers tourists and locals in Naples something truly unique. Consider the fact that there are TONS of dining options here-- too many (in my opinion) steak and chophouses and plenty of fast food joints. What The Local brings to the table is farm fresh entrees made from ingredients, many of which are locally sourced. Plates are colorful which is something I always like to see. For those who are gluten-sensitive or have Celiac, this place is an oasis. It's a little trickier if you don't consume dairy, but they'll cater to your needs however they can. Prior to going, I perused the menu and my jaw dropped when I discovered they serve gluten free pasta. What I didn't realize is that only the homemade pasta comes in a wide variety; if you order GF pasta, you get rotini. I guess this makes sense. I've never had GF fettucine, for instance, at a restaurant. But I was just bummed and felt less excited about ordering pasta. (I mean, I can just boil up some Tinkyada rotini at home...). So instead I went with the "Kung Pao Avocado Panko Breaded Jasmine Rice, Bell Pepper, Onion, Cilantro and Cashews" and it was pretty good. My partner M ordered the "Carnivore" flatbread and loved it. Overall, it wasn't surprising that there wasn't an empty table in the restaurant by the time we left at around 7 pm. If I lived in Naples, I'd be a regular here.
(4)JD J.
This is my second time dining here and it seems the food was better then the first time. Great restaurant with outstanding, fresh food with good service. I'm going to try them next week for lunch.
(5)Greg S.
After reading all the positive reviews I thought I'd try lunch. Wasn't that busy but took 40 minutes for our sandwiches to arrive. Waiter even asked us if we wanted dessert before our meal arrived. When my sand which finally arrived, it was basically bread and a thin slice of pork. Never have I seen such a poor proportion. At $10 you'd think you might get two slices. All and all I wont be going back.
(1)M R.
Food was okay but not great. Garlic mashed potatoes were the exception - very good. They ran out of bread. Five tables and service was slow.
(2)Christopher C.
Every time I go to Naples this is where I eat. I'm 5'11, 190 lbs and enjoy my position at the top of the food chain. They have some of the best protein, vegetarian and vegan dishes I have ever eaten. Three words - kung pao avacado. It's a vegetarian dish and it's unbelievably good. I ordered the kung pao avacado appetizer and the kung pao avacdo entree. I don't want to place a stigma label to this place; it's vegetarian or vegan or anything like this. This is simply great food that is healthy, local and thoughtful. Casual service with knowledgable and attentive wait staff. When you guys are ready to franchise and take over the world, give me a call and I'll invest.
(5)Helena H.
I went last night for the first time even though my parents go here quite often. It was not what I expected, but a definite upgrade considering it used to be La Bamba. We were seated immediately even though it was fairly busy. They have happy hour from 4-6:30 and we had just made it. We had the clam flatbread for an appetizer which was good, a little sparse on the clams and it was more like a pizza than a flatbread. I also got the chili which was one of the soups of the day and my sister had the lentil soup, both were majorly lacking salt. For dinner we had the ceviche tacos, lamb shank, Kung-pao avocado, and the gulf shrimp linguine. We were all satisfied with our meals. When our server asked us about the overall experience, we mentioned that the soup had been bland (just to give them some constructive criticism) and they comped both soups which was really nice because I had not expected them to do that.
(3)Jan B.
Went here for the first time tonight. It was so refreshing to see different menu items from the usual items that seem to be on many menus in Naples. By far, the best part of the meal was the sides. I didn't love my entree - the pork shoulder- as it was too fatty. The manager noticed that I hadn't eaten it and offered to have me order something different but after eating the sides, I was full. What a pleasant surprise when the check came and the meal was comped. I would never had asked for this, as it just wasn't to my liking but this is the way to win over customers. I will definitely be back to try it again. It is by far the freshest tasting food in Naples
(3)Mike C.
We have eaten here 4x and loved it every time. Soups are super, sandwiches for lunch were great and flatbreads were outstanding - we'll be back.
(5)Cheryl B.
We had our first dinner this past saturday evening. It was not busy as it is not yet in season. We met another couple. Two of us had the special of seafood that was grouper with avocado and tomato glaze. It was perfectly seared, cooked and prepared. The sauce accompanied it very nicely. It was served with sides of choice and of the three selections, squash-potatoes-water cress, my friend and I had all three and they were equally well prepared. Our spouses had the clam pasta and both thought it was excellently prepared and would have it again. They served an appetizer of sliced fresh vegetables with white bean hummus that was served with a little olive oil and was great. They have a nice wine and beer selection as well. This is a wonderful addition to the Naples dining and it is a pleasure to have all the healthy options, organic and from farm/seafood/garden to table. Very high quality in their ingredients, food preparation/presentation, and their service. The restaurant is also very beautifully appointed and a nice atmosphere for a date or get together with family/friends. Highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)E'Lise O.
I'm still going to give them 5 stars because the food is amazing but I was highly disappointed by the evening staff. Ok so I write this great review on the 11th of June regarding my lunch experience and the special of the day. Well I tell my husband and on his way home from work he decideds to stop and get to specials to take home for him and the kids (and some more for me also lol) he said he went into the resturant and there was a waitress (the one with tats, I have them too so don't over read that comment) by the door. He said there was not a soul in the resturant. He said "Hi my wife was here for lunch and had your special today and white, flatbread with Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes and Roasted Garlic on it, she said it was out of this world so I would like to order two (2) of these to go. The waitress replied "We carry other flatbreads you know" he said "That's cool, but I would rather order the Special of the day before you do not have it anymore." She didn't want him to order it and said yeah were not doing that anymore. He said can you ask the Chef. So she went in the back came out and said "The Chef doesn't want to do it so you can order another Flatbread or nothing". He walked out and left. Here's the thing don't disrespect a customer especially one who is a foody and knows alot of people. The day shift must be different then the night shift that is for sure.
(5)Apreski C.
Amazing!!! So fresh, interesting ingredients, wonderful combinations, an overall impressive experience. A must go in Naples!
(5)Anita H.
This is the best meal we have had in Naples--fresh, inventive, delicious. The salads were perfectly dressed and all the dishes excellent.
(5)Mitch Z.
I have been 3 times in past month and plan to go again soon! Love the food!! Local grown and fresh! Had the special fresco drink of day, caesar flatbread and lentil soup! Chef makes healthy food/ vegetarian delicious!
(5)Elizabeth F.
Excellent lunch spot!! The interior is charming and posh, it reminded me of a trendy cafe in New England . I almost felt the dining room area was too big for the small, intimate feel of the place. I had the fish tacos, which were superbly fresh and tasty! Amelia was our server and she was friendly, thorough and fast! I can't wait to go back! It's on the pricier side, but the quality and originality of the menu items make it well worth it.
(4)Kris D.
I love this place. Service is great, food is outstanding, and beer selection is always interesting. Must try the clamchego flatbread (fresh local clams, shrimp, manchego cheese& light tomato sauce on crisp flatbread). Just tried the wild rice, roasted beets, arugula, goat cheese dish with a piece of grilled wahoo...and guess what...wahooooo! Fish tacos are tasty and fresh as is the watermelon spinach salad. Yummy, and everything's focused on local, seasonal ingredients. Bravo! Bring back the seafood chowder!!!
(5)Daniel L.
We stopped in twice for lunch while in Naples for the weekend. The first time was INCREDIBLE -- I had the BLT (which was made with some of the best pork belly I've ever had) and tried some sort of bacon / turkey / avocado club, which was just as good. A bit pricy for lunch ($65 for lunch for my wife and I, a beer, and a kid's meal), but well worth it. We went back the next day, and I ordered the clam & shrimp pizza, which was one of the worst meals I've had in a long time -- I know, I know, it's my own fault for ordering a clam pizza, but the previous visit was so good and it was such a disgusting sounding combination that I figured it had to just be pure genius. Sadly, it was not. It wasn't just me, as almost everyone we went with (party of 12 or so) had bad things to say about the meal. TL;DR: When they're good, they're great, but when they're bad, they're...well, bad. The first meal was so good that I'd be willing to overlook our bad second experience and give them another shot next time we're in town.
(3)Elizabeth F.
Great unique and interesting The service is lacking. But that could be by chance. Definitely worth going. The restaurant is much better than it looks from the outside. Inside looks beautiful.
(3)Eymen Ü.
The ambience was nice but I think the food was overpriced. There was a needle-shaped duck bone in my soup, which could have resulted in larynx perforation if I hadn't noticed it. When I showed it to the waitress, she did not apologize or do anything to compensate this. This is not an example of good service.
(2)Chris H.
Enjoyed an amazing early anniversary dinner starting with red lentil soup & salad made w/ spinach, watermelon, red peppers / onions, feta cheese and sumac. Our entrees were their lamb stroganoff and Pot Roast w/ Grandma's Vegetables - extra sides of crispy okra w/ cilantro - red peppers + sweet potato cakes w/ creme fraiche. For dessert fresh strawberry / star fruit pie w/ basil / chocolate chip ice cream! Excellent food and service!
(4)René B.
I come from a small town in New Hampshire where it is very easy to find restaurants with unique menus offering fresh, locally sourced produce and meats. I like their idea and really wanted to like it but I just didn't love the food. They give you cold hummus and veggies while you wait for your food. I just felt the options were limited and had trouble finding something I would like. We did have a gluten free dessert that was very good. It is great for people who have specific diet restrictions (vegan; gluten free) but other than that it is just ok. The service was alright and we sat outside with a beautiful view of cars in the parking lot and 100 other stores. Not the best location. I have sat inside before and it's nice.
(3)Ryan M.
Unfortunately The Local numbers amongst the restaurants in Naples. I found the food subpar, especially in comparison to the prices. Their wine list (if you can call it that) was minimal. The flavors of the food didn't pair well with each other. I won't be visiting again.
(2)Lisa W.
Steak came out blue when it was ordered medium, good flavor but the dish did not live up to the description. Pot roast was also a disappointment, it was more like a stew with no substance. Double pork chop was the worst! Served medium and was still chewy. When we sent it back to be cooked more, it came back the same but different plate. Cheese pizza and mushroom soup was good. Service as good too. Not good enough to go back a second time. Oh! It was crazy expensive. Absolutely no valve!
(1)Grace R.
This is a place that is trying to be nice, and the food is better than run-of-the-mill, and it's refreshing to see gluten-free food on the menu (which made two of our six happy!), and it's nice that the options are fresh, local, and healthy. However, the portions were very small- my sons $12 shrimp meal had FOUR shrimp on it. He almost cried when he saw how small the portion was. The food was just ok. The ingredients were good, but the entrees lacked excellence. I wouldn't go here again, particularly considering the price tag.
(3)Jenna O.
I simply wasn't impressed with this place. To start, the menus were incredibly confusing...they had no flow. And, the food wasn't any better than anything I could make at home. I had the chicken which is supposed to be one of their most popular dishes and I thought it was subpar at best. My date had one of the Trigger fish special and thought it was just "ok" buy nothing special. The cut had a lot of dark meat which neither of us particularly like. And, to top it off, the prices were incredibly high for what I thought was moderate food at best.
(2)Lindsey M.
Located between Subway and Mattress firm, The Local is a packed hot spot. They do not accept reservations but they do offer to a "call ahead" to hold a table. This worked perfectly for our party of five. The space is cozy and almost has a farm like charm to it. All of the staff was very nice and constantly on the move. We ordered a few bottles of wine for our table, the wine selection is great but I was very impressed with the craft beer selection. The concept of The Local is farm to table, you can tell how fresh the food is. We started with the blue cheese salad and soup of the day. The blue cheese salad was amazing! It was no smothered in blue cheese but it had such great flavors. I would get that again in a heartbeat. The SOTD was Lentil, it was OK but not a typical lentil soup. For entrees we each ordered different things: Pizza, flat bread, pork chop and a pasta special. The pizza and flat breads were excellent, very thin and chewy crust. I heard the pork chop was great, I could not believe the size of it! If you plan on coming in, make sure you arrive early or put in a call ahead so you know you have a chance at sitting down. The place was packed the entire time we were there!
(4)Patty A.
Delicious, healthy, fresh, simply prepared foods. The ingredients do the talking. The service was excellent, were able to accommodate my family of 10 plus our dog, for which they brought a doggy plate with water. Love it, recommend it if you care about the quality and freshness of your food.
(5)Arlene H.
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.
(4)Edward H.
My second visit here and enjoyed each one. The name implies the concept and even though Farm To Table has been over used and in most cases not true The Local comes very close. Very inventive combinations using few but fresh ingredients are laced throughout the menu. Complimentary crudités with white bean hummus delivered while your food is prepared. The Red or Black Grouper is a local fish and each visit prepared differently. The flatbreads are crunchy, savory and satisfying. The special on my last visit was Pork Shoulder braised to perfection. Great selection of beers to match your palette. Service though lost a star I'm afraid, it shows when you don't like your job
(4)Jason P.
Organic doesn't mean it has to lack flavor and be dry. While I love finding places with organic options, I felt this place lacked flavor. I got the butchers cut pork shoulder.....it was so dry if it didn't come with some mango sauce I wouldn't have been able to eat it. We had the Lobster and Shrimp Ceviche....even though there was a lot there (big plate) it was not like the Ceviche I normally eat. Good Ceviche should taste refreshing and light. Big portions aren't always better. I didn't taste the refreshing quench and started feeling done with it after 2 bites.
(3)Laura B.
Fantastic meal. We ordered an assorted platter of pickles as an appetizer, and the chef himself came out to explain all the different items to us. I think he was excited that someone ordered a menu item that was dear to his heart. In light of his enthusiasm I went ahead and tried some of the pickles that I might otherwise have been doubtful about. Pickled green strawberries? They were delicious! Who knew? The pickled red onions and the pickled fennel were also good, even though I don't usually like either. Our main dishes were very good, but it's that pickle platter that we will always remember. All the food is locally sourced and the staff will tell you a lot more than you want to know about that. They really care. This is a great place to go if you have any kind of dietary restrictions. I think about half their customers do. When I phoned ahead, the person suggested bringing a list that could be given to the chef. At most restaurants when you have to explain that you can have X but not Y, you feel like you are imposing and they are humoring you but don't take it seriously. At The Local it was as if the conversation was actually interesting to them and they were enthusiastic about meeting the requirements. Good for the Paleo Diet and the Specific Carbohydrate Diet.
(5)Christy F.
The service suck!!! Plus I order the shrimp,fruit, avocado salad no fruit only mango and I had to ask for the avocado. I don't think I will be back..
(2)Patti R.
The food was good. We didn't finish all of our food so we had it boxed up to go, well the waitress decides that in order to fit it in the bag she would Turn it on its side.... Yea um it all leaked out and we didn't noticed until we were outside ... So guess what? We had to throw it out. Truly disappointed after paying so much for the food that we couldn't even have the leftovers for lunch the next day. Not sure I'll be rushing back here anytime soon.
(3)Mika L.
Great food, not so great service. The food was fantastic. The service, wasn't. The host/bussbuy was very nice but wasn't able to serve us anything besides water. The waitress ignored us walking by at least 5 times including to the table right next to us and the place was mostly empty. People at the other neighboring table also received the same treatment. I definitely wouldn't go here if you're in a hurry. Note to management: Let your other staff help if your wait staff is unwilling or too busy.
(4)Sonia B.
I've been looking forward to going to this place for a while. We went here for lunch. I had the blacked fish tacos and my boyfriend had the shrimp salad. The coffee was very good and I thought my tacos were pretty good. My boyfriend did not like his food at all. I would like to try this place again because of all of the great reviews. I was just disappointed that our first experience was a little lacking. Maybe it's better for dinner?
(2)Barb F.
great place for farm to table local food. I had the fish taco special (fish was amazing. side salad = meh). My friend had the mushroom soup (excellent!) to start and the Korean BBQ taco special which, he devoured. Had to flag down our waitress a few times but all in all it was a place I'd go back to.
(4)Monique F.
The Local is literally the only restaurant in Naples at which I have found locally-sourced, creatively prepared cuisine offered in a hip, yet unpretentious environment. Family owned, and professionally managed, it's a refreshing alternative to Naples typical restaurant fair. It's less Tommy Bahama or 5th Ave. wannabe,and more like something you would find in trendy Uptown Minneapolis, or Portland Oregon's artsy NW neighborhood. With a menu that changes slightly each day according to locally available ingredients, The Local offers a full range of freshly prepared options for both vegetarians and meat/fish lovers. My favorites so far have been the Cobia, Gazpacho, Parmesan Fries, Kale cake and Vegetarian Flat bread. My husband is fond of their Pork Shoulder. I have just started eating beef again, but for health and ethical reasons, I only eat responsibly raised meat. I can't wait to try the grass-fed beef dishes at The Local. The Local is located near the corner of Pineridge and Airport Pulling Rd in an unassuming strip mall. But don't let its vanilla location fool you. Creativity seeps not only through the simple, yet whimsical decor, but also into the anything but ordinary menu items. I love that instead of bread and butter, they serve fresh veggies and gourmet white-bean dip as a preamble to dinner. Of course, I'm sure bread and butter is also available for those who desire it. As a side note when I have gone there, the restaurant has always been clean, which is super important to me. In terms of service, the staff is low-key, friendly, 'real' and eager to please. Most of the times I have dined at The Local their front of house manager stops by our table to ask us if everything is going well. It's a nice touch - makes us feel welcome and important.
(5)Al K.
Found this gem through Gluten Free search in Yelp. After reading seller reviews was excited to try it out. Definitely lived up to its high standard. Food was amazing, decor and ambiance great for families, couples or groups and service was outstanding. The chef even came out and asked how our meals were at the end. Overall fantastic experience and great taste and flavor.
(5)Michael W.
I was very intrigued with the organic gluten free options on the menu. The service was prompt and pleasant, and she was very knowledgeable about the gluten free options on the menu and ingredients of the offerings. I wound up getting a chicken salad sandwich that was feta-based rather than mayo based and the heirloom tomato salad which was recommended. Both were excellent, except the gluten free bread option which would up being dry and crumbly and is the only reason for 4 stars rather than 5.
(4)Tina F.
Over rated & overpriced with awful service :( I really wanted to like this place but didn't at all! Our server couldn't explain anything on the menu. It was 4:15 on Saturday and I couldn't order the Watermelon Gazpacho because it was the dinner soup - yet the people seated 15 min after us ordered it bc it was then dinner time. WTF? I ordered a sandwich on glutenfree bread which I found out 10 min later they were out of, so I had to order something else. The fish tacos I ended up with were bland with no spice whatsoever and no salsa to be found. The large size quinoa salad was as big as the side salad that came with the fish tacos - an extremely small serving for $12. The $12 kids meal was 4 medium-sized grilled shrimp with 3 pieces of roasted potato and 5 bite-sized pieces of carrot. My kids were done eating before I even got any food. Everything was fresh and the building was very nice but I won't be back.
(3)Erik V.
Finally one MAJOR score for the foodies! Naples is inundated with high quality and presentation driven cuisine. Naples is over saturated with over complicated, uninspired, and many times tasteless cuisine. Now enter this hidden gem "The Local". I had been to a few farm to table restaurants in my travels (mostly in California's wine country). Let me tell you once you have a true farm to table dining experience it can make you a bit of a food snob. And given that we (my foodie girlfriend and I) were more then blown away once we saw that "The Local" was a true farm to table concept. We arrived on a Saturday evening around 7PM and were greeted immediately, quickly sat, and served organic fresh vegetables with white bean purée (all this happened in less than two minutes). The menu was like something out of your wildest dreams; top notch produce, locally caught seafood, grass fed beef, gluten free options (a lot of gluten free options), vegan options, an amazing wine list, craft beer, and much more you will have to see when you choose to dine at this hidden gem of a restaurant. My girlfriend even mentioned how it didn't feel like we were inside of a strip mall be cause the decor and floor plan was so brilliantly constructed. On to the food! We shared a cup of Red Lentil soup which was flavorful and left room for the salt & pepper. She ordered an appetizer as an entree the Snapper Ceviche Tacos and I ordered our waiter John's recommendation of the Pot Roast. Our food came out in a very reasonable time and with very nice presentation. One bite of my dish and BOOM I had found the source of the most amazing food I have ever tasted anywhere in Southwest Florida. We asked for hot sauce and to our surprise they have sauce made fresh in house. They even had a mild, medium, and hot version. The gentleman who brought us the hot sauce (I believe his name was Jeff) was surprisingly knowledgable on the ingredients of the hot sauce, and let me tell you the hot sauce was like putting unicorn tears on an already amazing dish. This place is absolute dynamite! John our server was knowledgable, attentive, and sincere. The entire dining experience was intimate. The music isn't too loud. The seating is comfortable. The food is out of this world. The wine was well thought and eclectic. And it's local (pun intended). I feel lucky I stopped in to this place and highly recommend that you do to. Enjoy!
(5)Ignatius L.
What a great a place. My wife and I had lunch here today and really loved. It was my first visit. I had a lentil soup and a lamb kibba burger and my wife had a turkey and Brie sandwich on gluten free bread. Ashley took great care of us. The best part wasn't even the awesome tasting food, but how good we felt after lunch....an obvious testament to their high quality ingredients. They have a killer homemade hot sauce. Homemade ice cream was so incredible. It's so hard to find a restaurant that serves the high quality fresh and organic ingredients we eat at home...The Local is it. I think I'm going to go back tomorrow for lunch!
(5)Sherry N.
Yum! This place is so good we ate there three times in four days. Two lunches and one dinner. Loved everything we ordered. Being both gluten free and dairy free is a breeze at The Local. Especially enjoyed the homemade coconut dairy free ice cream and homemade lemonade, GF Spinach Salad, Lamb Sandwich, GF Pot Roast, House Lentil Soup, Burger, Pizza , etc. Great atmosphere. Upon entering you immediately forget it is in a strip mall. The wait staff are all super friendly and all around nice! My only wish...that they would open a location in my hometown.
(5)Kaitlyn T.
The atmosphere was great and the live musician was very talented! Unfortunately I cannot say the same of the food. We ordered pizza because it seemed to be their specialty with the wood-fire oven. There was a good variety of toppings but think we simply should have stud with a specialty pizza from their selection. I am always a fan of pizza sauce and had high hopes but it didn't blow me away, just a basic marinara. I have had better. Maybe it was a bad night because even the photos in previous posts look better than what we had. The server noticed we weren't enjoying the pizza and took it off the bill. Despite the lackluster pizza I rated the overall establishment for the service and atmosphere. The beer selection is good too if you like craft!
(3)Max S.
By far the best dining experience in Naples, FL. Try the ceviche tacos, the grouper was out of this world, pair it with Honig Sov Blanc - heaven! The service was very personable and accommodating. Did I mention that this us a FARM to TABLE restaurant?
(5)Barbara N.
Very healthy and high quality. You can eat there every day without feeling guilty. Pretty decent wine list. Good service. Definitely will be back soon.
(5)Lori G.
We stopped in for a late night bite. We had a fantastic meal here! Our waiter was fantastic great knowledge of the menu. We had the veggie option of kung pao. Very tasty good variety of veggies. Salad options were fresh and right on with flavor. Heirloom tomatoes were to die for. The curry clams were very tasty with the right amount of spice. The beer selection was really refreshing. This place is going to have a great future. It is hard to find a place that uses organic and is buys local. As for the cost it is right in line with organic foods. Would recommend this to anone looking for good qualiy restaurant.
(5)Diana L.
My new favorite restaurant in Naples. The food is so fresh and delicious and the service is great!
(5)Vera D.
Our second time here this week liked it so much came back to try the 2 sandwiches they were out of. The Cuban and the Kibbie Burger. The Kale salad is awesome as well as the red red lentil soup. The food is very fresh and the service nice and friendly also informed. I would love it if they were near us in Michigan. Habit forming!
(5)Ralph C.
This is our 8th visit to The Local. Every time we have dinner or lunch at The Local we swear we are going to write our Yelp review. So now we are. We eat out regularly and have eaten at all the top restaurants, new and old, in Naples over the past umpteen years. We grew up in the business and know a thing or two about food service and quality of both. The Local is the hidden gem of Naples. Service is outstanding and there are no items on the menu that disappoint. For those of you who need suggestions the mustard crusted chicken breast is one of my favorites as is the kale caesar salad. Their specials menu is creative well priced and always delicious. The only downside is that they sell out quickly. The local also has a rotation of local craft beers and a nice wine list both by the glass and bottle. Being in a strip mall off of Pine Ridge Road may have hindered it's appeal to those who take location over food but for a true foodie thisbis If you have not tried The Local do so you will not be disappointed and like my family it will be one of your go too restaurants! Enjoy.
(5)Cynthia M.
The Local was a delightful surprise! We always struggle with where to eat going to and from Sarasota to Miami. Now we have a great stop! Locally sourced, organic. Lots of choices including fish, beef, pork, chicken....plus pasta and pizza. Warm welcome and friendly service. Plenty of decadent things to order, but also can accommodate a Vegan like me. Fabulous find!
(5)Mark K.
Wife and I went for lunch. Sandwich and a glass of wine each. $60 was more than I'd like to spend on lunch. Her lamb burger was quite good. My Italian beef sandwich was horrible. Chewy beef, minimal giardiniera, very bland. Just not worth going back.
(2)Hope H.
Went to The Local for dinner once again . It continues to be our go to resturant in Naples. This time we took our son and his girl friend. Our son is on one of the macro diets and the staff was most informative and helpful in answering his many questions. As usual everyone's food was perfect and plentiful. We ordered fish, steak and pasta and found every dish to met our high standards. We will continue to go back often.
(5)Camden S.
Great food. Service is nice. Love the organic produce etc farm fresh approach. Not five stars because 3 staff members, one the manager, all provided divergent time frames in which I was to notify them when our 6 top would arrive to plane us in the waiting list some they don't take reservations. One told me to call 10 to 15 minutes in advance. One told me to call 10 minutes in advance and then when I called 10 minutes in advance they told me I had to wait 5 minutes and call again. What? Absolutely unorganized.
(3)Dan B.
The best homemade pasta we have ever had. The shrimp pasta was light and firm. Great selection micro mini breweries and wine. If you just want a hamburger you won't be disappointed either.
(5)Max B.
Just about the only place in the area to eat out and while still being health conscious. Excellent food.
(4)Mark W.
Most gluten free choices bar none! Great food, healthy food and clean friendly spot. Fish portions can be small for lunch but other than that can't find fault.
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