The Local – American
This vibrant neighborhood gathering spot hums with the energy of shared plates and clinking glasses, inviting guests into a space where elevated comfort food takes center stage. Golden, bubbling French onion soup and truffle-dusted fries offer a sophisticated twist on classic cravings, while rustic skillets of warm cornbread and crispy, salt-kissed Brussels sprouts anchor a menu designed for indulgence. Whether tucking into savory pork dumplings or sharing a mountain of loaded nachos, diners find a welcoming retreat that celebrates the simple joy of bold flavors and good company.
11, Forest Street, Wellesley, MA, 02481 +17816941210 https://liveeatlocal.com/wellesley/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, atkins, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, volumetrics, zone, tlc, detox, low-fodmap, alkaline, raw-food, aip, mayo-clinic, pegan, candida, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- French Onion Soup - $8.95: caramelized onions, chicken stock, sherry, swiss Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Cheesy Garlic Bread - $12.95: crispy dough, garlic butter, mozzarella, oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Truffle Parmesan Fries - $10.95: truffle oil, parmesan cheese
- Loaded Nachos - $17.95: warm tortilla chips, jack & cheddar cheese, spicy chicken, pico de gallo, black beans, sour cream, guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Fried Pickles - $12.95: breaded dill chips, bayou sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pork Dumplings - $13.95: sesame oil, sesame seeds, scallions, chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Warm Chips & Dip - $9.95: scratch made onion dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Tendies - $15.95: crispy chicken tenders, carrots, celery Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Brussels Sprouts - $14.95: chili maple sauce, goat cheese, scallions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Warm Cornbread Skillet - $10.95: cinnamon-honey butter, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spicy PEI Mussels - $16.95: Prince Edward Island mussels, white wine, garlic, chili flakes, San Marzano tomato sauce, garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Crispy Fried Calamari - $17.95: rings and tentacles, cherry peppers, fresh lemon, marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Classic Caesar Salad - $11.95: romaine lettuce, house made croutons, creamy caesar dressing, shaved parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Power Lunch Salad - $16.95: spinach, baby kale, shaved brussels, pistachios, cherry tomatoes, quinoa, avocado, feta cheese, citrus vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Beet Salad - $18.95: roasted golden beets, arugula, pistachios, goat cheese, aged balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Honey Asian Chicken Salad - $19.95: ginger glazed chicken, mixed greens, tomatoes, crispy wontons, sesame angel hair pasta, honey mustard dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Southwest Chicken Salad - $18.95: crispy tortilla shell, chopped lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, spicy pulled chicken, black beans, ranch dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Wedge Salad - $14.95: Iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, chopped bacon, pickled onions, bleu cheese dressing Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Sesame Chicken Bowl - $20.95: crispy sesame chicken, white rice, sesame seaweed salad, grilled avocado, ponzu, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tuna Poke Bowl - $22.95: soy marinated tuna, white rice, sesame seaweed salad, grilled avocado, ponzu, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
- Hong Kong Noodles - $16.95: fresh noodles, mushroom, kale, red pepper, onions, cabbage, spicy noodle sauce, peanuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Classic Cheese Pizza - $17.95: san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, romano cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegetable Pesto Pizza - $18.95: garden basil pesto, broccoli, red peppers, caramelized onions, mushrooms, olives, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Fig & Prosciutto Pizza - $18.95: sweet fig jam, mozzarella, romano cheese, crispy prosciutto, fresh arugula Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Margherita Pizza - $17.95: san marzano tomato sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella, romano cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Pepperoni Pizza - $18.95: san marzano tomato sauce, crispy pepperoni cups, mozzarella, romano cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza - $18.95: crispy buffalo chicken, bleu cheese crumbles, scallions, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Truffle Mushroom Pizza - $18.95: sautéed mushrooms, truffle paste, mozzarella, romano cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Sausage, Pepper and Onion Pizza - $18.95: san marzano sauce, sweet sausage, onions, roasted peppers, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Smashburger - $19.95: 6oz flat top burger, caramelized onions, bacon, NY cheddar, burger sauce, french fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $18.95: crispy chicken cutlet, coleslaw, pickles, fry-bird sauce, brioche bun, french fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Local Burger - $20.95: 8oz burger, lettuce, tomato, pickles, white onion, vt cheddar, brioche bun, french fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Local French Dip - $20.95: slow roasted short rib, creamy horseradish, caramelized onions, vt cheddar, ciabatta bread, au jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Roasted Turkey Club - $18.95: house roasted turkey, multigrain bread, lettuce, tomato, bacon, mayonnaise, french fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Honey Chicken Wrap - $18.95: crispy chicken, lettuce, tomato, bacon, pickles, onion, honey mustard, french fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Milanese - $23.95: crispy chicken cutlet, chopped tomatoes, arugula, shaved parmesan, lemon-basil vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Salmon - $28.95: 8oz salmon, rosemary-garlic oil, roasted sweet potato, sautéed broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Baked Haddock - $26.95: ritz cracker crumb, white wine lemon butter, chives, mashed potato, roasted carrots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Tw's Steak Tips - $32.95: 12oz sweet tavern marinated steak tips, scallions, mashed potatoes, broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Baja Fish Tacos - $20.95: crispy haddock, guacamole, pico de gallo, bayou sauce, pickled onions, cotija cheese, dirty rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Korean Tacos - $18.95: Ponzu beef, pickled onions, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, bayou, dirty rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Short Rib - $30.95: 5 hour boneless short rib, pan jus, mashed potatoes, roasted carrots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- BBQ Baby Back Ribs - $27.95: Fall off the bone BBQ ribs, sweet cornbread, french fries, coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Asparagus - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Baked Sweet Potato - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan
- Box O' Donuts - $10.95: warm cinnamon sugar donuts, chocolate and caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake - $10.95: whipped cream, blueberry compote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Skillet Cookie - $10.95: warm chocolate chip cookie, vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Brownie Sundae - $10.95: warm chocolate brownie, vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Key Lime Pie - $10.95: raspberry puree, whipped cream
- Bully Boy's Old Fashioned - $15: Locally distilled whiskey, bitters, bar sugar, orange rind, maraschino cherries
- The Cadillac Margarita - $14: Camarena reposado tequila, Grand Marnier, lemon & lime juice
- Espresso Martini - $14: Housemade vanilla vodka or Don Fulano blanc tequila, real espresso, Bailey's, Kahlua