Local Kitchen &amp; Wine Merchant Reviews List

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Mac and Cheese that had no cheese taste and the consistency of soup? What's not to like?"

Dined on 5/12/2013

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Review 2 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Local Gem

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I had reservations but not sure what was going on downtown, there was a ton of traffic and sirens almost on every street I turned to. I called to give them a heads up that I would be running late. I ended running 30 mins late and they were able to seat me right away! The staff was friendly, the food was good. Overall, great experience! I would recommend this place and come back!"

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 3 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A solid dining experience

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Local is a beautifully designed restaurant with simple, delicious food, and warm friendly service. I've driven by it a hundred times on my way to the Bay Bridge but never noticed it before the other day. Even though it's on a busy street, as soon as you pass through the colossal glass doors, you find yourself in a serene setting full of customers who, you get the feeling, have known this place for years and feel at home. The delicious pizzas come from a wood burning oven which is the centerpiece of the open kitchen which warms the entire space. The dishes are not overly intricate but are are prepared carefully and with attention to the presentation. Everything we ordered (as a party of 6) was excellent and I will go back."

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch

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Review 4 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Something always stands out.

Dined on 5/02/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We have eaten at Local Kitchen a number of times and the food is always great. Nothing I have ever eaten there was even just OK.
The best part is that there will always be at least one dish that you walk home talking about. We still talk about a particular gnocchi
that we had at Local Kitchen maybe 5 years ago. A great wine list as well."

Dined on 5/02/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 5 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Delicious Pizza, Wonderful Service

Dined on 4/29/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Beautiful quality ingredients and a wood-burning oven always make for the best pizza - and this is exactly what we got at Local Kitchen. The service was great as usual and the atmosphere is lively and fun. If you are looking for high quality comfort food and excellent wine in a relaxed setting look no further. We will definitely be back."

Dined on 4/29/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, neighborhood gem

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Review 6 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Had a wonderful return visit.

Dined on 04/13/2013

2010

Dined on 04/13/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Had a wonderful return visit. The food was great, especially the scallops. The only drawback was the noise level, which made it necessary to speak very loudly! Kind of tiring after a while. I should say that this level of din has not always been my experience there."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot

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Review 7 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great place but loud

Dined on 03/27/2013

Dined on 03/27/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Only knock I have is that it's super noisy, so hard to have a conversation. I came to catch up with old friend, so not ideal, but otherwise a great spot."

Dined on 03/27/2013

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Review 8 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great experience. Waitress

Dined on 03/23/2013

2010

Dined on 03/23/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great experience. Waitress was a bit odd and at times rude. I've been here many times so I will just consider her an aberration, since the other waiters/waitresses I have had were amazing."

Dined on 03/23/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 9 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

RARE FIND!

Dined on 03/07/2013

2007

Dined on 03/07/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The service, food and setting couldn't have been better. I made a reservation for 11 people, they took it upon themselves to dedicate the private room for the birthday dinner. Unexpectedly, they took care of several things "on the house". Really an exceptional time, and I will be referring everyone I know there - the food is outstanding and the staff is gracious, patient, and completely "on it". Unpretentious yet elevated experience. This place is a rare find!"

Dined on 03/07/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 10 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 11 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This place rocks for Happy

Dined on 03/15/2013

2006

Dined on 03/15/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This place rocks for Happy Hour and since we are local to the area ( 3 blocks away), we are lucky enough to go there several times a month for dinner. Franz, the owner, is very accomodating. The space is great for groups, whether seating 8-10 at the high center table or booking the cool wine room all to yourself."

Dined on 03/15/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 12 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The pizza wasn't as exciting

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Dined on 03/16/2013

2004

Dined on 03/16/2013

2004

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

"The pizza wasn't as exciting as we would have liked. Good dough but tasteless toppings. The salmon was incredible."

Dined on 03/16/2013

2004

Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 13 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Outstanding as usual - service

Dined on 03/07/2013

2005

Dined on 03/07/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Outstanding as usual - service OUTSTANDING, food spectacular as always - great happy hour. Wine list could be a bit more expansive with more varietals (bottle and glass), but overall a great experience. Highly recommended when in San Frnacisco."

Dined on 03/07/2013

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 14 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The pizzas are the best part

Dined on 03/05/2013

2008

Dined on 03/05/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The pizzas are the best part of the menu"

Dined on 03/05/2013

2008

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Review 15 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

I've been here a few times,

Dined on 02/25/2013

Dined on 02/25/2013

2009

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I've been here a few times, but this time they just seemed off. The service was incredibly slow, which is something I don't usually notice. The pizza was fine, but the crust seemed dough-ier than usual. I'll go somewhere else for pizza next time."

Dined on 02/25/2013

2009

Special Features: good for groups

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Review 16 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

delicious!! food, reasonable prices

Dined on 02/13/2013

2006

Dined on 02/13/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Went with parents, sat at a bigger table in the back on high chairs. It's a fun spot but you can't really hear anyone across from you because the table is very wide. I recommend requesting a normal table. But it's a fun romantic spot if just two. Outstanding food. Brussel sprouts are really good.... I'll return for sure!"

Dined on 02/13/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 17 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great pizza.

Dined on 02/17/2013

2004

Dined on 02/17/2013

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great pizza. Half off of pizza's on Sunday."

Dined on 02/17/2013

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 18 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Most likely will not return

Dined on 02/08/2013

Dined on 02/08/2013

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The quality just did not justify the prices. Plus meals were cold and service was spotty. We had to ask twice for a scoop of ice cream after waiting ten minutes after everyone else had been served dessert."

Dined on 02/08/2013

2009

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Review 19 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Extremely noisy and service

Dined on 02/07/2013

2012

Dined on 02/07/2013

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Extremely noisy and service very slow"

Dined on 02/07/2013

2012

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Review 20 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

our server was less than spectacula

Dined on 02/02/2013

2004

Dined on 02/02/2013

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"our server was less than spectacular and pretty much nowhere to be found for the most part (e.g. took drink order for 2 out of 4 of our party and walked off, we flagged him 10 minutes later when we saw him and he took the remaining 2 orders as if nothing had happened, no apology or acknowledgement, etc.). the calzone somehow was missing marinara sauce, but they were kind enough to provide a bowl full on the side upon request (again without acknowledging there was any mistake). but, despite these anomalies, i give Local Kitchen high marks for excellent food & ambiance! i'm surprised, but so very glad it hasn't become more of a "scene""

Dined on 02/02/2013

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 21 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

great for whatever you are

Dined on 01/31/2013

Dined on 01/31/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"great for whatever you are up for! some days it's quieter, other days it's hopping!"

Dined on 01/31/2013

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 22 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 01/03/2013

Dined on 01/03/2013

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Overall very good. I would say they need to add more variety to the menu. Some of the menu items are good but boring."

Dined on 01/03/2013

2009

Special Features: good for groups

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Review 23 for Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were a party of seven,