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    The Local Room 215 South Central Avenue

    American Southern
    Open now11AM - 8:30PM
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    Main Menu (Fall 2025)
    Daily Specials
    Kids Menu
    Dessert Menu
    OLO NA Beverages

    Featured Items

    • House Salad - Individual

      shredded iceberg, carrots, diced tomato, red onion, cheddar, provolone, cucumber, diced bacon, house made croutons, choice of dressing
      $6.00
    • House Burger - Full

      ground in house, cooked to order, smoked gouda pimento cheese, sliced applewood bacon, sliced jalapenos, leafy greens, red onions, diced tomato, garlic aioli, pickles, buttered brioche bun
      $16.00
    • Baby Back Ribs - Small

      fall off the bone ribs smothered in our signature cheerwine bbq
      $18.00

    Main Menu (Fall 2025)

    Appetizers

    • BBQ Bacon Scallop - Individual

      house bbq sauce, applewood smoked bacon, sea scallops
      $14.00
    • Calamari - Individual

      fried calamari served with tomato basil pomodoro. topped with parmesan
      $14.00
    • Fried Green Tomatoes - Individual

      hand breaded green tomatoes, smoked gouda pimento cheese, bacon apple jus
      $7.00
    • Lamb & Veal Meatballs

      $12.00
    • Lump Crab Cake - Individual

      $13.00
    • Southern Egg Rolls - Individual

      stuffed with collards & diced bacon smoked berry sauce on the side
      $8.00
    • Spinach Artichoke Dip - Individual

      creamy housemade dip, toasted pita points, sliced cucumbers
      $9.50
    • 1 Pita

      $1.50
    • 2 Pita

      $3.00
    • BBQ Bacon Scallop - To Share

      house bbq sauce, applewood smoked bacon, sea scallops
      $25.00
    • Calamari - To Share

      fried calamari served with tomato basil pomodoro. topped with parmesan
      $25.00
    • Fried Green Tomatoes - To Share

      hand breaded green tomatoes, smoked gouda pimento cheese, bacon apple jus
      $12.00
    • Honey Butter Rolls

      $8.00
    • Lamb & Veal Meatballs - To Share

      $22.00
    • Lump Crab Cake - To Share

      $21.00
    • Southern Egg Rolls - To Share

      stuffed with collards & diced bacon smoked berry sauce on the side
      $11.00
    • Spinach Artichoke Dip - To Share

      creamy housemade dip, toasted pita points, sliced cucumbers
      $15.00

    Signature Greens & House Soup

    • Caesar Salad - Individual

      chopped romaine lettuce, green goddess caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan romano cheese
      $8.00
    • Caesar Salad - To Share

      chopped romaine lettuce, green goddess caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan romano cheese
      $15.00
    • Danish Bleu Cheese Wedge

      Romaine, diced bacon, grape tomato, red onion, balsamic, danish bleu cheese crumb, buttermilk bleu cheese dressed
      $9.50
    • House Salad - Individual

      shredded iceberg, carrots, diced tomato, red onion, cheddar, provolone, cucumber, diced bacon, house made croutons, choice of dressing
      $6.00
    • House Salad - To Share

      shredded iceberg, carrots, diced tomato, red onion, cheddar, provolone, cucumber, diced bacon, house made croutons, choice of dressing
      $11.00
    • Strawberry Citrus Fennel - Individual

      mixed field greens, baby arugula, fresh cut strawberries, shaved fennel, ricotta salata, red onion, toasted pistachio, torn mint. served with house made strawberry citrus vinaigrette.
      $8.00
    • Strawberry Citrus Fennel - To Share

      mixed field greens, baby arugula, fresh cut strawberries, shaved fennel, ricotta salata, red onion, toasted pistachio, torn mint. served with house made strawberry citrus vinaigrette.
      $15.00
    • French Onion Soup

      chef’s recipe made fresh, house made croutons, gruyere
      $6.00
    • Soup of the Day - Cup

      chef’s recipe made in house daily
      $5.50
    • Soup of the Day - Bowl

      chef’s recipe made in house daily
      $9.00

    Steakhouse Selection OLO

    • Big Lick Bone In Ribeye

      char grilled topped with our home made compound herb butter
      $64.00
    • Cajun Black & Bleu Stanfield Sirloin

      USDA angus beef, cajun spice, topped with danish bleu cheese crumbs, chopped applewood bacon, topped with red wine reduction
      $34.00
    • Rocky River Ribeye

      char grilled and topped with our compound herb butter
      $44.00
    • USDA Prime New York Strip

      char grilled to perfection and basted with our house rendered beef tallow
      $47.00
    • Steak Frites

      char grilled and sliced sirloin served atop a bed of fresh truffle fries. topped with our house made chimichurri and romesco
      $34.00

    Local Faves

    • Baby Back Ribs - Small

      fall off the bone ribs smothered in our signature cheerwine bbq
      $18.00
    • Baby Back Ribs - Full

      fall off the bone ribs smothered in our signature cheerwine bbq
      $32.00
    • BBQ Chicken & Ribs

      boneless chicken breast and a half rack of our fall off the bone ribs smothered in our signature cheerwine bbq
      $24.00
    • Local Chicken Melt - Small

      char grilled chicken breast, burgundy mushrooms, sliced applewood bacon, melted provolone cheese and cheddar cheese, honey drizzle
      $15.00
    • Local Chicken Melt - Full

      char grilled chicken breast, burgundy mushrooms, sliced applewood bacon, melted provolone cheese and cheddar cheese, honey drizzle
      $21.00
    • Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin

      pork tenderloin, caramelized onions, chimichurri, romesco, calabrian chili oil
      $24.00
    • Pistachio Ricotta Chicken

      pistachio crusted chicken breast, ricotta, lemon zest, lemon beurre blanc, basil
      $20.00
    • Osso Buco

      slow braised pork osso bucco, burgundy mushrooms jus,
      $29.00

    Handhelds

    • Cajun Chicken Bacon Sammy - Small

      blackened chicken, pepperjack cheese, applewood bacon, caramelized onions, jalepenos, brioche bun
      $9.50
    • Cajun Chicken Bacon Sammy - Full

      blackened chicken, pepperjack cheese, applewood bacon, caramelized onions, jalepenos, brioche bun
      $15.50
    • Chicken Salad Croissant - Small

      chopped grilled chicken salad, leafy greens, red onions, garlic aioli, toasted buttered croissant
      $8.50
    • Chicken Salad Croissant - Full

      chopped grilled chicken salad, leafy greens, red onions, garlic aioli, toasted buttered croissant
      $14.50
    • House Burger - Small

      ground in house, cooked to order, smoked gouda pimento cheese, sliced applewood bacon, sliced jalapenos, leafy greens, red onions, diced tomato, garlic aioli, pickles, buttered brioche bun
      $10.00
    • House Burger - Full

      ground in house, cooked to order, smoked gouda pimento cheese, sliced applewood bacon, sliced jalapenos, leafy greens, red onions, diced tomato, garlic aioli, pickles, buttered brioche bun
      $16.00
    • Local Room Bahn Mi - Small

      pork tenderloin, carrots, caramelized onions, jalapenos, bbq sauce, amoroso hoagie
      $8.50
    • Local Room Bahn Mi - Full

      pork tenderloin, carrots, caramelized onions, jalapenos, bbq sauce, amoroso hoagie
      $14.50
    • Local's Meatball Submarine - Small

      veal and lamb meatballs, tomato basil pomodoro, ricotta, amoroso hoagie
      $8.50
    • Local's Meatball Submarine - Full

      veal and lamb meatballs, tomato basil pomodoro, ricotta, amoroso hoagie
      $14.50
    • Southern Chicken Sammy- Small

      chicken breast, smoked gouda pimento cheese, apple wood bacon, leafy greens, tomato, garlic aioli, croissant
      $9.00
    • Southern Chicken Sammy - Full

      chicken breast, smoked gouda pimento cheese, apple wood bacon, leafy greens, tomato, garlic aioli, croissant
      $15.00

    Lighter Fare

    • Blackened Golden Tilapia

      blackened tilapia, dill, lemon, lemon beurre blanc
      $18.00
    • Blackened Skewered Shrimp - Small

      blackened shrimp, pomodoro sauce, micro greens
      $14.00
    • Blackened Skewered Shrimp - Full

      blackened shrimp, pomodoro sauce, micro greens
      $20.00
    • Chopped Steak - Small

      ground in house daily, house seasoning, smoked gouda pimento cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, red wine reduction
      $11.00
    • Chopped Steak - Full

      ground in house daily, house seasoning, smoked gouda pimento cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, red wine reduction
      $16.00
    • Sirloin & Grits

      sliced sirloin, cheddar jalapeno grits, onion, bleu cheese crumbs, red wine reduction
      $21.00
    • Zebra Chicken - Small

      grilled boneless chicken breast
      $9.00
    • Zebra Chicken - Full

      grilled boneless chicken breast
      $15.00
    • Small Pub Appetite

      choice of a pub side with a house salad
      $9.00
    • Signature Pub Appetite

      choice of a signature salad or soup & a signature side
      $13.00

    Sides

    • Local Room Fries

      house seasoned
      $4.00
    • Southern Black Eyed Peas

      southern style chef’s recipe
      $4.00
    • Southern Collard Greens

      $4.00
    • Steamed Broccoli

      seasoned butter
      $4.00
    • Whipped Potatoes

      $4.00
    • Burgundy Mushrooms

      house made
      $7.00
    • Charred Brussels

      seasoned butter
      $7.00
    • Cheddar Jalapeno Grits

      stone ground grits, cheddar, sliced fresh jalapenos
      $7.00
    • Cheese & Bacon Fries

      house fries, house seasoned, cheddar and provolone cheese, crisp bacon crumb
      $7.00
    • Fried Okra

      house seasoned
      $7.00
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      cajun sugar, honey drizzle
      $7.00
    • Truffle Fries

      $7.00
    • Grapes

      $4.00

    Pasta Choices

    • Asiago Salmon Penne

      chopped salmon fillet, asiago creme, fresh lemon, fresh dill, roasted grape tomatoes, penne pasta, parsley
      $19.00
    • Cajun Chicken Tortellini

      Sliced Blackened Chicken Breast, Roasted Grape Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, Asiago Creme Sauce, Cheese Stuffed Tortellini, Shaved Paresan Romano Cheese
      $22.00
    • Meatball Pomodoro Penne

      House Made Lamb & Veal Meatballs, Tomato Basil Pomodoro Sauce, Roasted Grape Tomatoes, Shaved Parmesan Romano
      $22.00
    • Tortellini Alla Norcina

      Italian Sausage, Burgundy Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Cheese Stuffed Tortellini, Balsamic Reduction
      $21.00

    Fresh Seafood

    • Crab Cakes - Small

      our famous maryland style crab cakes, fried green tomatoes, lemon beurre blanc,green tabasco, chopped applewood bacon, on a bed of kale
      $15.00
    • Crab Cakes - Full

      our famous maryland style crab cakes, lemon beurre blanc, green tabasco, chopped applewood bacon,
      $23.00
    • Crab Stuffed Tilapia

      fresh tilapia filet bay seasoned with our crab cake mix, pan seared. drizzled with lemon beurre blanc
      $24.00
    • Fire Roasted Salmon - Small

      almond crusted, lemon beurre blanc, roasted tomato
      $17.00
    • Fire Roasted Salmon - Full

      almond crusted, lemon beurre blanc, roasted tomato
      $27.00
    • Southern Shrimp & Grits

      stone ground cheddar jalapeno grits, six large blackened shrimp, roasted grape tomatoes, burgundy mushrooms, chopped applewood bacon, lemon beurre blanc, green tabasco
      $22.00

    Daily Specials

    Monday Menu

    • Starter 1

    • Starter 2

    • Dessert 1

    • Dessert 2

    • Entree 1

      $30.00
    • Entree 2

      $30.00
    • Entree 3

      $30.00
    • Monday Bottle Red

    • Monday Bottle White

    Tuesday Prime

    • 10oz Prime Rib

      $30.00
    • 14oz Prime Rib

      $36.00
    • 18oz Prime Rib

      $42.00

    Thursday Martinis

    • Martini #1 Peach Lemondrop

      $11.00
    • Martini #2 French 75

      $11.00

    Kids Menu

    Kid's Menu

    • Kids Penne

      $6.00
    • Kid's Fingers

      $6.00
    • Kid's Grilled Chicken

      $6.00
    • Kid's Cheeseburger

      $6.00
    • Kid's Grilled Cheese

      $6.00

    Dessert Menu

    • Chocolate Cake

      $9.50
    • GF Brownie ala Mode

      $9.50
    • Coconut Cake

      $9.50
    • Seasonal Cheesecake

      $8.50
    • Key Lime Pie

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.50

    OLO NA Beverages

    Beverages

    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $2.80
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $2.80
    • Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

      Enjoy the great taste of Coca-Cola with zero sugar, zero calories
      $2.80
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $2.80
    • Mello Yello

      The ideal blend of lemon, lime, and orange flavors
      $2.80
    • Dr Pepper

      $2.80
    • Cheerwine

      $2.80
    • Lemonade

      $2.80
    • Sweet Tea

      $2.80
    • Unsweet Tea

      $2.80
    • Acqua Panna

      $4.00
    • San Pellegrino

      $4.00

    All hours
    Sunday10:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    215 South Central Avenue, Locust, NC 28097

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