The New Local Restaurante y Bar — Restaurant in Kent

Came in on a Sunday around 11ish. The vibe is moody (dark) and industrial - open floor plan (great for large parties) and low lighting. Lots of space between tables, you won't feel like you can hear other tables conversation.

As soon as we walked in we were greeted and sat wherever we wanted to. The bar is in the back corner of the restaurant. It looks like from the decor, that the owner maybe a Veteran (which we love since my husband and I are both vets ourselves and love to support).

We ordered Nachos, Breakfast Burrito, Chicken and Waffle, Cajeta pancakes and chilaquiles rojos. Service was great. We got our food in a timely manner. My husband loved his burrito, my daughter enjoyed her huge nachos and my son enjoyed his chicken and waffle. He did say that the tenders were crispy and juicy. The sweet and spicy sauce that it came with complemented the tenders very well, my husband said the sauce tasted even better on his burrito. As for my chilaquiles and cajeta pancakes. These were great. I'm very particular about my chilaquiles, I love when there's texture in my food. Everything else on the plate is soft--the eggs, the beans, the avocado--so that crispy crunch from the chilaquiles gives me the contrast I'm craving. I was disappointed in the level of heat of my chilaquiles rojos. I felt that my chilaquiles rojos was catered to the PNW palate. Since chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican dish, I expected it to have the level of spiciness Mexican food is known for. Unfortunately, mine didn't quite deliver on that. I love my food with a kick and that's what I expected from a Mexican dish.

On to the Cajeta Pancakes , I absolutely loved my pancakes. These were so delicious that I wish I ordered more of the caramel on the side. I obviously did not finish my meal and ended up packing it to go, but I'm regretting not asking for more caramel (or whatever sauce it is).

Price for all what we ordered came to $93.

Overall this was a great brunch place and would definitely go back for their...

visited today for breakfast The New Local Restaurant & Bar with my nephew, and while the experience had some highlights, it also left room for improvement.

Starting with the positives, the service was exceptional. From the moment we walked in, the staff were very attentive and accommodating. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, which I greatly appreciated. The restaurant itself was also impeccably clean and welcoming. It’s clear that they put effort into creating a kid-friendly environment, which made dining with little ones much easier.

Unfortunately, the food quality didn’t live up to expectations. I ordered pancakes, but they weren’t tasty at all they lacked flavor and fell flat compared to what I hoped for. For the kids, I ordered fries, but they were excessively salty. I actually had to rub the salt off before letting my nephew eat them. This was disappointing, especially considering the effort they’ve put into other aspects of the experience.

Despite the food issues, the overall vibe of the restaurant is inviting, and the service team is clearly passionate about ensuring a positive dining experience. However, I hope the management takes feedback about the food quality seriously. With some adjustments in the kitchen, this place could have real potential to become a favorite spot.

Final Thoughts: This restaurant has a lot going for it with its great service and clean, family-friendly atmosphere. However, the food needs improvement to make it a place I’d want to return to regularly. For now, I’d recommend visiting for the atmosphere but managing expectations when it comes...

Beautiful, clean, family friendly place with outstanding food and friendly service. The New Local Restaurant really is new, inside and in the kitchen. Gone is the for-locals-only sports bar, and in its place is a completely new, spotlessly clean restaurant. Try the Umami burger and ask for it with some pink. (You can thank me later.) You can order breakfast until 1:00 and if you do, get the Huevos con Chorizo. Or the Mex Benedict --- the asiago cream sauce is so good, I'll never be happy with hollandaise again. Everything I've had was made in their kitchen, not prepackaged and reheated, and the chef is a genius. Even the crispy potatoes that get piled on the side of your plate are perfect: crisp and brown on the outside, tender on the inside, just enough salt and not a hint of oil. Can you tell how much I love this food? Very reasonable prices, generous portions, lots of seating, welcoming staff --- what are you...