The LOCAL Kitchen & Drinks of Wellesley

Name: The LOCAL Kitchen & Drinks of Wellesley
Address: 11 Forest St, Wellesley, MA, United States, 02481
Telephone: (781) 694-1210
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

183 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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The Local is the perfect place to come with a group of friends or family for a brunch on Saturday, Sunday or holiday Mondays. Enjoy the chicken and waffles, crabby benny or the avocado toast served on multigrain bread with a slab of bacon, pickled onion and fried egg. The friendly atmosphere makes The Local a prime lunch spot for friends or a group of coworkers. Enjoy a flatbread sandwich such as the fig and prosciutto or a Reuben. Stay healthy with a light salad lunch like the Power Lunch Salad consisting of baby spinach and kale. Add chicken, steak, salmon or shrimp to any salad.The Local has something for everyone on the menu. Try the stuffed local squash, TW's steak tips made with USDA sirloin tips or the IPA-battered fish and chips served with house tartar and slaw. The main menu features several gluten-free items.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Phone number
(781) 694-1210
Website
http://www.liveeatlocal.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
11 Forest St Wellesley, MA 02481
Neighborhood
Wellesley
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Honey Asian Salad$17.95
Mixed greens, roasted tomatoes, ginger seared chicken breast, sesame angel hair, toasted sesame, wontons, honey mustard dressing
Baja Fish Tacos**$17.95
crispy white fish, warm tortillas, spicy slaw, baja sauce, chopped scallions, white rice, lime
Power Salad**$13.95
baby spinach & kale, quinoa, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, pistachios, shaved brussels, chopped avocado, citrus vinaigrette
BBQ Chicken Sandwich$16.95
Grilled chicken cutlet, BBQ sauce, caramelized onions, VT cheddar, hand cut fries

Soup

Butternut Squash Bisque$7.95
Crispy sage, parmesan, crostini

Starters

Chips & Dip$8.95
scratch onion dip, warm house made chips, herbs
Pork Dumplings$9.95
sesame, spicy thai sauce
Burrata$12.95
imported prosciutto, toasted garlic oil, pistachio, toasted ciabatta, aged balsamic
Edamame$8.95
sea salt, lime soy
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$10.95
lime soy
Chef's Meat & Cheese Board$17.95
rotating meats & imported cheese, focaccia toast points
Fried Pickles$10.95
bayou dipping sauce
Pan Roasted Mussels$13.95
guanciale, shallots, dijon mustard, white wine, sweet butter, focaccia toast points

Salads

Caesar Salad**$9.95
hearts of romaine tossed in creamy caesar dressing. topped with shaved parmesan cheese & house-made croutons
Garden Salad$8.95
Mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, house made croutons
Beet Salad$13.95
roasted golden beets, raw striped beets, arugula, goat cheese, pistachios, citrus dressing, aged balsamic

Salads - Additons

Add to any Salad:

Grilled or Blackened Chicken$7.00
Grilled Shrimp$8.00
Steak Tips*$12.00
Tofu$6.00
Grilled or Blackened Salmon*$12.00

Pizza

Margherita**$13.95
hand crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, three cheese blend
Truffle Mushroom**$14.95
Mushrooms, truffle oil, garden herbs, cheese blend
Fig & Prosciutto**$15.95
Fig jam, imported prosciutto, cheese blend, arugula

Entrées

Add a side salad for $3.99

Tw's Hand Cut Steak Tips* **$25.95
1 pound, 24 hr marinade, mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans, Ale House steak sauce
Pan Seared Haddock**$22.95
Seasoned panko crumbs, lemon buerre blanc, polenta, asparagus
Half Roasted Chicken**$20.95
herb marinated chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, pan gravy
Chicken Milanese**$19.95
breaded chicken cutlet, fresh arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan, lemon-basil dressing
Grilled Atlantic Salmon*$21.95
Rosemary-Garlic oil, creamy polenta & grilled asparagus
Seafood Casserole**$24.95
herbed ritz crumbs, shrimp, mussels, haddock, blistered tomato, creamy polenta, grilled asparagus
Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf$18.95
certified angus beef, creamy polenta, sautéed spinach, beef gravy
Grilled Ribeye**$30.95
butchered on premise, herb butter, creamy polenta, grilled asparagus, crispy shallots

Sauté

Gnocchi Sorrento$18.95
san marzano tomatoes, sweet cream, bubbling cheese blend
Rigatoni Salsiccia**$19.95
bianco italian sausage, caramelized onions, mushrooms, san marzano tomatoes, sweet cream, parmesan
Rigatoni Amatriciana**$19.95
guanciale, caramelized onions, san marzano tomato, chili oil, pecorino romano
Stuffed Squash**$18.95
roasted acorn squash filled with sauteed spinach, quinoa, sweet cranberries, VT goat cheese & spicy chili sauce

Hand Helds

Legendary 10oz Burger**$18.95
Certified angus beef, lettuce, tomato, crunchy pickle, white onion, VT cheddar, hand cut fries
Honey Chicken Sandwich**$16.95
Crispy chicken cutlet, honey mustard, lettuce, tomato, white onion
The Local Dip**$17.95
slow roasted prime rib, creamy horseradish, caramelized onions, vt cheddar, hand cut fries
Crispy Haddock Sandwich$18.95
Beer battered haddock, spicy slaw, tartar sauce, VT cheddar cheese, old bay seasoned fries

Juniors

All Entrées Served with a Beverage and Dessert (Dine-In Only). Served with Hand-Cut Fries or Veggies

Chicken Fingers$10.00
Cheese Pizza$10.00
Spiral Pasta$10.00
tomato sauce or butter
Grilled Cheese$10.00
Pepperoni Pizza$10.00
Mac & Cheese$10.00
Cheeseburger$10.00

Desserts

Açai Sorbet$8.00
Whipped cream, frozen berries
Box O' Donuts$8.00
Warm beignets, chocolate, caramel, powdered sugar
Steakhouse Chocolate Cake$8.00
warm chocolate sauce over 5 layer chocolate ganache cake
Three Scoops!$8.00
choice of vanilla bean, chocolate, or lemon sorbet
Warm Skillet Cookie$8.00
warm chocolate chip cookie, vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate ganache

Sides for Sharing

Garlic Whipped Potatoes$6.00
Polenta$6.00
Green Beans$6.00
Truffle Fries$8.00
French Fries$6.00
Asparagus$6.00

What 183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

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GladToBeEatingOut
New England
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
New menu is missing some old favorites. I know there is a server shortage, but service was very slow. Restaurant was packed and not staffed as it should have been
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was great, the food was delicious and the drinks were amazing! We will definitely be back!
BE
BurakE
New England
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great quality of food in a very comfortable setting. We had a great server. Parking lot is a plus.
R
Reign
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience4
Our waitress was amazing. She made sure our drinks were corrected and that we liked what we were getting. Absolutely amazing service from beginning to end.
OT
OpenTable
New England
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Local Wellesley never disappoints!
S
Stuart
New England
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent. Service was great too! I wish they still had the noodles on the menu. It’s very reasonable price wise.
MS
MattS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
After making the reservation on line, I called to request booth seating and was assured they would have one for me. It didn’t happen!
LE
Live2Eat
New England
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience4
Fish was just ok. Polenta was cold.
JS
JoeS
New England
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Enjoyed a wonderful dinner with my wife and daughter. Our server, Katelyn (sp?), was wonderful! She had great recommendations, knew the menu and flavors well, was courteous and attentive to whatever needs we had. The menu offered an excellent variety of options especially in the COVID restricted world we live in. Will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Service was excellent despite it being a busy night for takeout! Thanks Kyle!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Winter menu is not my fav. Would like to see the bowls and additional taco options back on the menu.
GP
GregP
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Good meal, however burger was not good and undercooked for medium
RM
RobM
New England
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and friendly fast service from "Kyle" our server!
c
carolineg
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding, and the drinks were delicious. We ordered the legacy burger, haddock, roasted chicken, asian honey salad, and margharita pizza to eat - OMG everything was 10/10 delicious. We also got the homemade chips and dip- to die for. For drinks - spicy margarita is the best I’ve had around here and the harvest sangria is amazing.
c
ct2camom
New York Area
63 reviews
vip
3.0
63 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience3
Good for our group of 7. Something on the menu for everyone, including vegetarian and gf.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Got a notification from OpenTable about not honoring my reservation. Actually, I did honor it and responded to OpenTable as such. What I don’t understand is that upon arrival at the restaurant, I stated that I had a reservation. The restaurant staff member asked for my name. After giving my name, he subsequently looked it up and confirmed my reservation. So, how could this happen? Does this happen often? Should I expect to see similar future emails from OpenTable?
RE
RickE
New England
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
the restaurant has a convenient parking lot and is the exterior is pretty spacious. Service was great and the food was well prepared. Menu was varied so there is something for everyone. would definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable
New England
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stopped by the Local Wellesley to eat linner/dunch after a Babson sporting event. Had a jolly time and the food is reasonably priced. Will return
T
Toomeys
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and server! A great asset to the Wellesley dining scene!
OT
OpenTable
New England
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
great experience dining out!
KD
KarlaD
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2021
overall2food1service4ambience4
the truffle fries were soggy and cold. The Salmon came out really fast and cold- honestly tasted like it was sitting there for awhile.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
57 reviews
vip
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
Friendly staff. Nice local independent operator. Good to support....
m
mjda48
New England
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything went great. I love low lighting but it was almost dark. Just my opinion.
AM
AmyM
New England
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious butternut squash soup! Excellent service!
RM
RandyM
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good, simple and reasonably priced entree selections. Their Old Fashion was very tasty, but a bit of a short pour for $12.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2021
overall3food3service5ambience4
Main dish was good but sides were not hot.
S
Stuart
New England
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've been here a bunch of times and our last experience was certainly the best. The portions were very generous. We ordered a charcuterie board (fantastic) and it was enough for four plus people (we were 2)! The fig pizza was delicious although I'm a crispy fries fan and the truffle fries could have been cooked a bit more. The service was excellent and the waitress./bartender was awesome! We will return again soon.
JS
JudyS
New England
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience4
I thought the prices were on the high side. I took my son for lunch we did not have any alcohol and we didn’t have any dessert and it cost me $60.00 I thought that a bit much for lunch. Aside from that, the parking lot is tough to get in and out with very narrow parking spaces.
e
essen5
New England
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall4food3service4ambience4
The restaurant has a good ambience with well-spaced tables. Variety of dishes we had - salad, korean tacos, bowl were nicely presented and tasty. Donut box is decadently delicious! Sangria pitcher is a good deal, well made and refreshing. All over excellent night out.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall2food4service1ambience4
Service was SLOW but good food. My son’s hamburger wasn’t cooked the way it was supposed to be.
BB
BillyB
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2021
overall4food3service3ambience4
The atmosphere was good. Some food excellent. Burgers not so much.
T
Tina
New England
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
High quality food and wine in a relaxed atmosphere
JD
JeffD
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the steak tips and they were excellent. My buddy had the chicken sandwich and he thoroughly enjoyed this meal as well. Love the atmosphere and the menu. Definitely going to come back.
d
dante
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience3
I met an old friend there -- getting together after a covid absence. I hadn't been there in quite a while. I was very pleased with the menu, with the excellent food, and the fine service. I will return.
f
flanker6
New York Area
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good variety on the menu. Food was good and arrive in quickly with reasonable time between appetizer and main course. Nice space, but room was very cold so kept our coats on for most of the meal
SD
SDouglas
New England
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great salads!!
MV
MarkV
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our go-to place for a midweek dinner out. Good selection on the menu, good specials, yummy dessert. Hit or miss if it will be crowded, reservation is probably a good idea.
MP
MarianP
New England
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
The piped in music was distracting and the hostess said she could not control the volume.
F
Fishmonger
New England
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience4
THE FOOD WAS GOOD, BUT IT WAS VERY SHORT-STAFFED AND IT TOOK QUITE SOME TIME TO GET OUR DRINKS AND APPS. WE WERE STILL EATING OUR APPS WHEN OUR MEAL ARRIVED. FOR THE PRICE OF APPS, 3 MEALS, 1 BEER AND SODAS, IT WAS $130. TOO EXPENSIVE FOR WHAT WE ORDERED.
MQ
MartinQ
New England
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always reliable. Fish dinners for each of us were excellent.

FAQs

The LOCAL Kitchen & Drinks of Wellesley does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. The LOCAL Kitchen & Drinks of Wellesley also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 694-1210.

The LOCAL Kitchen & Drinks of Wellesley is rated 4.3 stars by 183 OpenTable diners.

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