Local Bistro + Bar

Local Bistro + Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Andi VIP

   Cincinnati250 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I love this restaurant and always dine here whenever I come to Scottsdale. The food and service are always excellent. Usually pretty loud but noise level but it was moderate.
   

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   Alan VIP

   Phoenix5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Everything was great… sat outside… a very good night… perhaps it’s me but too many places over cook the seafood…. But just a little over done to my liking, but still was a good dinner.
   

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   diane VIP

   Phoenix47 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   great selection of salads and homemade pasta. Booths and design quieter than in the past
   

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   Tom VIP

   Las Vegas84 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food is always good, service was excellent. The only reason I’m not giving it 5 stars is the “extra” non disclosed charge for additional bread on the spinach dip we ordered. Look, so many restaurants are so expensive nowadays and it’s getting ridiculous on the small charges they throw at you. It’s a bit insulting. You order this dip, which was excellent by the way, they give you 4 bread crisps with it, knowing that it won’t be nearly enough to finish the dip. The waiter, almost expectedly asks do we need some more bread for the dip. We obviously say yes. We finish the appetizer and of course find that extra charge on the bill. It’s not really the extra few dollars being a financial problem, but it’s just the overall constant charges to an already expensive establishment. It’s not just Local Bistro, it’s so many restaurants nowadays. I wish some restaurants would just do away with this. I’m not trying to get extra food for nothing, it’s what I ordered. Just provide me an adequate amount to finish the appetizer. It’s just insulting to a point
   

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   Aimee

   Phoenix1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food and nice wait staff. Maybe a bit pricey and a little loud but overall a good experience
   

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   Rose VIP

   Phoenix18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Local Bistro never disappoints! Delicious food, friendly service, and perfect atmosphere. One of our favorite dining spots.
   

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   Heather

   New Mexico2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We have been many times and enjoyed it every visit. We brought a couple clients for an early dinner and they loved it. It was a little too noisy for a business meal even at 5:30 PM but our amazing waiter Mark made up for it I was very accommodating to our older clients. Everybody was very happy with the appetizers and entrées they selected.  Great recommendations on wine and desserts as well from Mark. A great spot for a quick bite or a long leisurely meal. We were there almost 3 hours!
   

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   Jessica

   Nashville1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was delicious! I’m gf and got pasta and it was so yummy!!
   

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   SYL VIP

   Phoenix15 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   Service was great, food was pretty good but the experience was ruined from the amount of flies and mosquitos we in our booth, around our table, and surrounding us. We weren't even eating outdoors! It made the restaurant seem so dirty and this restaurant wasn't like this a year ago! We asked for more candles to hopefully keep the bugs away and still nothing.
   

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    Ed VIP

    Palm Springs1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2

    We won’t be going back. Don’t like to patronize restaurants that have a surcharge. Beware. Very sneaky.
    

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