At Locals Restaurant, we celebrate community, comfort, and culinary delight. Nestled in Pawnee, IL, our cozy establishment is more than just a dining spot; it's a gathering place for friends and families. Our welcoming atmosphere is complemented by attentive service, where everyone, from solo diners to large groups, feels at home. Enjoy our extensive menu, featuring comfort food and delectable cocktails, alongside a rotating selection of live music and happy-hour specials. With wheelchair accessibility and a vibrant beer selection, we strive to ensure every patron enjoys their experience. Join us at Locals, where every meal is a cherished memory waiting to happen!
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Has live music
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has counter service
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
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Reviews For Locals Restaurant
Sarah Elizabeth
Apr 7,2025
Went during lunch on a Wednesday so only the bar side was open. That meant no low tables. Fine for me, but not for everyone. Waitress was really nice and helpful and graciously backed off of us since it was a working lunch. I'd absolutely go back. I'm certain my teenagers would like it too.
Jen Vespa
Mar 25,2025
A fun place to grab a drink and watch live music in an outdoor setting! Great atmosphere with rustic trendy design! Clean.We didn't eat this time but will next time. The food looked tasty.
Gayle Burke
Mar 9,2025
Great bartender always great food. Good little stop along your way.
Cindy Loeffelholz
Mar 1,2025
My sister & I were there on Saturday afternoon. We ordered the Parts & Labor burger. Love the name, but they had me at onion jam!! FABULOUS food, great atmosphere & the prices are unbeatable! We will be back.
Leo Isert
Feb 8,2025
Wow, i really loved the Service and the food. Great work everyone appreciate the hard work!
Amy Wilson
Jan 28,2025
Service was friendly & attentive! The fried mushrooms were excellent! Very clean & well kept!
Jes Griffin
Jan 3,2025
Normally I’d give 5 stars all around because everything is always beyond amazing! But unfortunately tonight, I had ordered the patio melt (cooked medium) and it came out to me basically charred to a crisp. The waitress (who we always have & is always just so wonderful) had taken my food back to let them know & they didn’t seem to care that I couldn’t eat what they failed to cook. But to brag on our waitress, she handled it so great! We love coming to Locals for the food & for the amazing wait staff! But to the cooks of this evening, please be mindful of how your customers want their food cooked. Because it wasn’t just my food that was poorly cooked, it was also my boyfriend’s food that was poorly cooked. I understand that y’all get busy, & I understand that wanting to rush through cooking someone’s food to get all of your orders out happens. But just take your time because at the end of the day, customer satisfaction is what keeps y’all in business.
Scott Forbes
Jan 2,2025
This is my cousin Cindy's sons place! I'm from Colorado ate out there a few years ago! Awesome food great atmosphere! My name is SCOTT FORBES! Can't wait toget back and eat see everyone! I grew up in Springfield till I was 6 then we moved to Colorado!
Reviews For Locals Restaurant