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At The Local, it's a lot. In small towns and villages across the globe, the establishment in each town that has the best food, drink, and ambiance has been traditionally known as "the Local." We hope to live up to our name in every way, combining the best food and drink in town with a relaxed atmosphere to create a popular spot with a feeling of community and longevity.

The Local will serve up American Classic cuisine, which consists of comfort food that evokes memories of warm family gatherings and leisurely meals filled with friendship and laughter from an earlier time.
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Reviews (27)
Bre Parker
Bre Parker
Jan 05, 2022
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Great selection of sandwiches. Awesome outdoor dining options as well as indoor seating. Totally recommend!
D. Ghost Turtle
D. Ghost Turtle
Dec 30, 2021
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Ok, full disclosure, I haven't eaten here yet. But the atmosphere, service, friendliness, layout, environment, all of it was just a step above what most places in Lake Jackson offer. I was here for a Waitr delivery and based off that, I'm going back with my wife. It's a gem
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Ok I went back....and I was right it was incredible...this one is becoming a regular spot. Don't miss out, you CAN'T be disappointed
Big Brother Showdown
Big Brother Showdown
Nov 20, 2021
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Ordered today through waitr, we ordered two of their Fried Chicken Salads, and 1 small Poblano Soup. When the ordered arrived both salads had no salad dressing. BIG BUMMER, as everything we have ordered from The Local has been AMAZING we expected the salad to be the same way. However, NOONE can eat a salad without dressing. After spending $50 on food + tip as a disgruntled customer I called the restaurant to complain. Once I got a hold of the manager they QUICKLY and PROMPTLY without hesitation remedied the situation and came to a resolution I think was very fair. I was truly blown away but the
Keith Owsley
Keith Owsley
Oct 29, 2021
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Disappointing Dinner. We periodically visit the Local for lunch and have not had complaints. Dinner this evening, was another story. Service for taking our order was S L O W. Service for bringing the cocktails was S L O W. Service for preparation and delivery of the meal was S L O W. Bar knowledge was definitely limited. Vodka martini with "twist of lemon" arrived as vodka martini with 1/2 round of lemon slice garnished on the side of the glass. We received three visits to our table by hostess and server with apologies and excuses for WHY our meal was delayed. Wife's chicken marsalla was definitely
Steve W.
Steve W.
Oct 21, 2021
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Cookies always great. I had a Hamburger it was average at best. I heard the salads are good. A little pricey, but the locals like to meet up here.
Ra'Gena McNeely
Ra'Gena McNeely
Sep 03, 2021
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Service was horrible. We ask for sweetener never was brought. My husband finally went and got some for us. They never refilled our drinks or ask. We definitely didn’t wait for dessert menu although we went to celebrate our 33rd wedding anniversary. The waiter came back and ask did I bring that sweetener to y’all? No you didn’t, nor did you refill drinks, and yes you got a tip because you probably needed it if your service is always that bad.
Warren Allen
Warren Allen
Aug 31, 2021
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The chips and fries were hot and ready for salt and pepper. Five stars for getting them out a little quicker next time. Definitely will be back for more.
Karen Nelson
Karen Nelson
Jul 29, 2021
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Probably the best Bloody Mary I’ve had! Fish and chips were awesome. I’m sorry I don’t live here as I would be eating here weekly!
Karen G.
Karen G.
Mar 12, 2021
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Don't let them sit you in a corner by the bathroom. It's hot and they forget about you :( Especially if you are being waited on by the bartender. Don't order the Caesar salad unless you enjoy 10 cups of salad dressing on top. :( Such a wasted night looking for the waitress. Only to find out while leaving that she wasn't the waitress :(
Randall T.
Randall T.
Dec 29, 2020
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Um without reading the other reviews I gotta assume I wouldn't agree with some of them. Every meal item brought to the table was absolutely delicious and aesthetically pleasing. Even the iced tea and coffee were excellent. Most of our group said a four and a half until desserts. At this point everyone quickly became 5s across the board. I'd have added picture but the food quickly disappeared from the table.
Ginger S.
Ginger S.
Dec 03, 2020
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The Local is my favorite place to eat in Lake Jackson! The owners are so kind, and the food is fresh and fantastic! My favorite is the Californian Wrap is my favorite!!!
Kelly S.
Kelly S.
Oct 19, 2020
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Oh my, might be my next fav place for lunch in and around Lake Jackson. Covid protocols were well in place. Decided to dine in and had the fried chicken salad. Ready in 5 minutes and it was awesome. Will definitely be back.
Vicki T.
Vicki T.
Jul 27, 2020
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Love their food. I was there last week. Wearing a mask the girl got my order wrong. They were quick to fix it. Thank you. I will be back.
Tammy R.
Tammy R.
Mar 12, 2020
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This place is too expensive and NOT worth it. At $30 for a steak it should be. The steak lacked flavor and wasn't tenderized enough. Ive had better steak for half the price at Cheddar's. It was also NOT medium rare. I did the cut test in front of the waiter. He said" if it's undone we can put it back on the grill. I said it's the opposite and he just said "ok". Which by the way the waiter was very rude and acted like We are wasting his time. Just because you say "Mam" or "Sir" doesn't make you polite. The potatoes were also under-cooked
Bailey R.
Bailey R.
Feb 23, 2020
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Fabulous service! And delicious food as well. Bryce was our server and he was fantastic! Not only was he super friendly and fun to converse with, but he was also extremely knowledgeable about the menu! He recommended the Spinach Artichoke dip to start and it was absolutely phenomenal! We finished our meal by sharing the strawberry cake... It was the bomb.com. Thanks for taking great care of us - we will definitely be back soon!
Eliza M.
Eliza M.
Jan 31, 2020
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Nice atmosphere, good food choices. The Jefferson is good and so are their wraps. I have been for the dinner menu, but I'm sure it's good too.
Sharon B.
Sharon B.
Dec 13, 2019
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Oh my my my goodness!!! Attending an event at the The Local tonight. Oh my goodness....these margaritas are simply AMAZING! They have definitely hit a home run with the frozen margaritas. Hope they are here to stay!!!
Samantha G.
Samantha G.
Oct 31, 2019
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Come here if you want a quick and fresh lunch. I got the Jefferson sandwich and it was very good. I also got a side of homemade chips and they were good as well. I would recommend checking this place out. It won't blow you away but it will give you a solid meal.
Lauren F.
Lauren F.
Jun 25, 2019
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I've eaten here a few times. It's a solid lunch place. I usually get some type of sandwich; most recently I ordered the BLT. It was good but nothing special. The fruit cup on the side is very small. My mom had a wrap which looked good. They also have the Zapps chip brand which is really good. The patio is a fun place to sit for lunch during nice weather too. Over all, nice casual lunch place, but don't expect it to blow your mind. I'd go here again for sure.
John C.
John C.
Jun 04, 2019
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The first of the downtown restarants. solid comventional fare. I had the reuben; dad had the cuban, & our friend gayle had the chicken salad with soup. as they should be.
Cody M.
Cody M.
May 14, 2019
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Nice atmosphere, good food presentation. Everyone is very nice. Food is made fresh to order. A little pricey for my tastes -Salad, and grilled cheese, 2 drinks $27.00.
Jake P.
Jake P.
Apr 11, 2019
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Hek Yes! They have the BEYOND BURGER - An amazing plant based burger! Super Vegan Option! =]

Request No Cheese, No Mayo, & No Butter on the buns. They shared their fries & homemade potato chips are vegan as well. - So Good!

This is a really nice place in the LJ area. I love the atmosphere, very spacious with a great vibe.

I definitely recommend this place if you want a delicious Vegan Burger & a wonderful dine in experience!

THANK YOU LOCAL FOR HAVING VEGAN OPTIONS!
Marissa Haynes
Marissa Haynes
Aug 20, 2018
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My husband and I have dined with this establishment twice, both time were wonderful! The staff is kind and attentive. The restaurant is clean, very cozy, and has tons of natural lighting. The food is excellent! We have had their steak, chicken fried steak, pork shanks, balsamic chicken breast, and their appetizers are awesome too! My husband enjoyed a prickly pear margarita and I a Moscow mule. We haven't had anything we didn't enjoy. We highly recommend this place! We will definitely be back!
Chris C.
Chris C.
May 12, 2018
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This is a nice classy place with a vibrant feel. The menu may need to be updated so much to choose from but they have excellent food. The service is great oh the baked goods to die for. I did not get the famous sweeties but I have heard tales of them being the best cookie around... So, it is a good lunch option surly I will be back to try them again.
Tony O.
Tony O.
Aug 11, 2017
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Today was our first day being here and I must say we enjoyed all of our food. Everyone in there is so nice and welcoming.
Donna V.
Donna V.
Apr 01, 2017
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Staff should be on the look out for customers walking in with that... first timers "ok what now" look on their faces. It's obvious. Newcomers are going to enter, look for a hostess or a sign that says 'please seat yourself' and stand around looking lost between the door and the console where the sweeteners are and the entrance. You have to be a LOCAL to know that you order at the counter. Yep it's run like a fast food joint at lunch.

Ice tea is Phenomenal here!
I love it when counter staff enunciates and speak loud enough to be heard over the buzzers going off letting
Nicole A.
Nicole A.
Aug 08, 2014
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First time here. Loved the fried chicken salad. Best chicken ever!

They have a nice wine selection too!
Staff was super attentive and didn't mind making substitutions for us.
Over all great experience.