LOCAL Public Eatery Leaside

Jennifer I. 

on Yelp

9 years ago

Went to Local to celebrate a girlfriends birthday. Eight of us were there. A waiter accidentally spilled ketchup all over the shirt, scarf and jacket of one of us. The response from Andre the manager was totally unacceptable. They took no responsibility, refused to offer cleaning of the jacket and were not prepared to offer any compensation. Upon returning home I found ketchup all over the outside of my purse as well. A note to Andre, small efforts towards customer service go a long way. Local got our business tonight but wi... read more

Linda M. 

on Yelp

9 years ago

Just left there. On a Friday night, the service was terrible - slow, sloppy, and indifferent. The server asked for our order 30 sec. after we sat down. When we said we needed a minute, she disappeared for 15 min. We had to tag her to give her our order. The food was just OK. A request for more ketchup for the fries took a tag of 2 people & at least 10 min. (apparently there's a "process" & it comes from upstairs!). We weren't offered water, although the other tables around us had water. We had to ask to have the table... read more

Stephen C. 

on Yelp

9 years ago

Thought it would be a good place to eat for lunch. Got to the bar, felt it took a while to get a beer. I had the tuna club. I liked the creativity of seared ahi tuna, but it was barely seared looked pretty much raw and was cold to the touch. Avocado chunks, made the sandwich hard to hold together. Bread for the sandwich was really good, fries were cold. Gravy amazing. Like the sapporo on tap, but stuffy in there. Do not recommend but if u do - get the gravy! 

Jamey S. 

on Yelp

9 years ago

Took ten mins. Complained. Was asked to leave. Terrible customer service. Happened at 6:04 Pm on a Sunday Nov 9th. 

Ron H. 

on Yelp

9 years ago

Good food, nice atmosphere, horrible service... ...couldn't get our bill. At all. Almost walked out on it. 

Peter F. 

on Yelp

9 years ago

Debating on a 1 or a 2, decided on the 1 because the food wasn't terrible, just so-so, but the service was horrible and we won't be going back. Ever. I would stay away unless you've got a few hours to kill. And I would eat before going, because you'll be hungry by the time the food finally makes it to your table. 

Emily H. 

on Yelp

9 years ago

Probably the worst service I've ever experience. Not only did the hostess tell us we were going to be seated than give our table to someone else but the waiters were completely incompetent in regards to service and behavior. I don't expect them to be smiling from ear to ear but at least look approachable and friendly. This place needs to step it up or they'll be out of leaside faster than you can say "soccer mom". Also all the cups smell like bleach. 

Rick H. 

on Yelp

9 years ago

To be honest, the Local's concept is very much off in Leaside. It's, basically, a bar. In a bar you want a group of locals to get addicted and become regulars; kinda like Cheers. The reason I love Leaside is the family friendly atmosphere. My daughter and I like the area. If you are the type of person that doesn't have achohol with your meals; this might not be the place for you. The waitstaff is oblivious to the Local brand. Trust me: i get it, but they are not, really, invested in the pub. It's like they're waiting... read more

Janet F. 

on Yelp

10 years ago

There are many pluses to LOCAL Public Eatery. The location is convenient, along Laird, where there can be a lack of restaurants. There is a great variety to their menu with many twists on the traditional pub menu. The jerk chicken sandwich was wonderfully delicious and had a serious kick. However, the service was disappointing both times we decided to try it out. Our waitresses was not well trained, often not knowing the names and company that produced the craft beer they have on tap. We had to ask for water several times be... read more