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| - I've driven by here many times, and despite all the accolades, I could never make myself stop. For me, a big part of dining out is atmosphere and I wasn't too sure about Local Dish. I guess I prefer places with comfy booths, nooks and crannies and a little privacy. At the same time, I love the idea of supporting a local business.
This weekend, we finally went. I'm glad we did. Yes, the restaurant is one big open, bright room, no comfy booth in sight, but somehow, it works. Local Dish feels friendly, relaxed and the kind of place where the staff wil remember you. Our server was Kyle and he was soft spoken, but knowledgable about the menu and very efficient.
Across the board, our food was very good. The shrimp and grits dish was very creamy and rich. I've been craving it ever since. Sandwiches were all tasty (burger and PLT). The buns were especially fresh and tasty. The food came out very, very quickly. Impressive for such a small place. We tried the bread pudding and their new strawberry cake for dessert. Both very good - not great, maybe - but they cured the sweet tooth.
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