The Local

Top notch experience. First time eating here and definitely not the last. Stopped in on a Friday and had a 30-minute expected wait before seating. Turned out to be about 20. Time for a round at the bar. Not unexpected and not bad for a Friday in Wisconsin. Same owners here as the Hale House, I believe, so we expected the food to be good and were not disappointed. Oddly, none of us had the fish fry (which looked good as they went by), but the short rib melt, the crispy chicken sandwich and my wine-o burger were all delicious and polished off in short order. All the staff here were superb. Attentive but not overbearing and with a great sense of humor. Beer selection was decent and prices were fair. Parking was dicey. Looks like it could get full at peak times. Was very busy the whole time we were there but it felt like they were used to it and coped well. If you're anywhere in the area and looking for a great place to eat, look no further. Highly recommended.

Great food, great service. Atmosphere - well, it's a smaller place and when full, it gets a bit loud. Parking is also limited, though we drove a block south and parked at Mill Valley School. The nachos were big and tasty- and the Bang Bang Shrimp apps had a nice kick. I had the Wine-O Burger, with red wine braised mushrooms, aoli, onions and fries. The food is very good, service is friendly and courteous. I suggest you go for lunch- might be less crowded, easier to share conversations. The drinks are all well-made too!

Today was my wife and I's first time giving The Local a try. We were NOT disappointed! In fact, we were smiling the entire time. We loved how they had the place decorated. Even the board they use to give you the check was a nice little touch. Just a great atmosphere altogether. Tasia was our waitress and she is absolutely amazing at her job. Super friendly and amazing to everyone equally. Service was beyond expectations. Compliments to the chef and the person(s) who thought up this menu! The cheese curds are the best I have ever had. They have a ranch and chipotle ranch sauce that they make. If you aren't a fan of Ranch, try this one. You might just become a fan because it was spectacular! If you leave this place still hungry, that's because you overeat, which is very very unhealthy. ;) I tried the Reuben sandwich and decided to get a side salad instead of fries. Why is the side salad even impressive and so incredibly delicious?! They are not shy with their proportions either! perfect pile of meat, sauerkraut and sauce! If you haven't tried this place, do it. You won't be disappointed (unless you are an unhappy person...then, nothing will make you happy anyway so you should probably stay away and not ruin the good vibes).

The Local has become one of our regular favorites for date nights. The food is always great and we absolutely love the giant pretzel with the three different dips. The only food item we haven't been crazy about so far has been the bang bang chicken wrap. The Sconnie burger is absolutely one of our favorites. The Local is also kid friendly and has a good selection of kid's meals that are kiddo approved. If you ever show up and have to wait to be seated, it's definitely worthwhile to hang out!