My girlfriend and I went down to Local to get lunch and watch the Penn State/ Northwestern game a few weeks ago. We had been to Local plenty of times at night for drinks but had never tried their food for a sit down restaurant experience. As far as decor and vibes, Local is a cool, upbeat place to eat and drink and enjoy the South Side atmosphere. However, the food and service is what disappointed us.
We ordered: Buffalo Chicken Sand which (sub provolone for Swiss) with sweet potato fries and a buffalo chicken salad. We received a very small salad with plain ice burg lettuce, onion, tomato, and chicken. Keep in mind that the salad was listed for about 9 dollars. The sandwich that came had absolutely no buffalo sauce and instead of the sweet potato fries I ordered, I was given regular fries that were definitely cheap store bought frozen fries.
Overall, the food and service was a disappointment. A waitress should be able to deliver the correct order to the kitchen and make sure it is up to par. After bringing out our food, we didn't see her until she brought the check!
Bottom line: Go to Local for drinks. If you want lunch, check out The Library further down East Carson Street in the South Side.