Local75 Bistro Pub comes across in reviews as a warm local gem with consistently friendly and attentive staff, a lively yet cozy vibe, and a menu that mixes comforting pub favorites with creative specialties. The food is frequently praised for flavor and freshness, with dishes such as wings, ribs, burgers, smoked meats, duck, crab cakes and more, described as delicious and well presented. Drinks are a highlight as well, with strong cocktails and a good beer and wine selection, and even mocktails available, all offered at reasonable prices. The atmosphere suits casual nights out and informal gatherings, with bar seating, a lively dining room, and a pleasant outdoor patio. While service is often top notch, occasional issues arise, such as a dine-in misstep where an entree was forgotten and a dish with a hair in it, leading some guests to choose not to return. The no reservations policy can make seating tricky during peak times, but overall the reviews describe a neighborhood staple that delivers generous portions, solid value, and a welcoming, energetic environment that keeps people coming back.
We were visiting from out of the area. Ordered a burger medium rare, came well done. They did replace it. However, my sister ordered the crab cakes. She went to take a bite & so noticed an inch long, black hair sticking out of her crab cakes. I mentioned it to her, waiter was right there & overheard. He looked horrified & apologized. At that point, none of us were interested in anything else.
The food here was very good! The ribs, taco bowl with beef & the burger québécois were all amazing. The decor & atmosphere inside is very nice & the patio outside as well. You can't take reservations, so you just have to come in & hope there's space for you, which isn't ideal but i managed to get a table for 3 at 6:00. They forgot to bring out our entre but they were quite busy. Overall great experience, will come back again!
Sep 7, 2025
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I have come here multiple times & always order their appetizers (basically 1 of each) they are always very friendly this time I sat outside & bees where everywhere our waiter noticed & put out traps for the bees. The food is delicious & I will continue to come & tell friends about this place!
Aug 27, 2025
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Gabrielle was our waitress & did a great job with our group. The food was good, so were the drinks. The wait time was acceptable & the ambiance was very pleasant. Very nice NDG bar.
I went on a Monday evening. It was beautiful day so both the inside & patio were packed. It took a little time for us to be seated, but no worries it was busy & understandable. We ordered drinks which were good, & it didn't take too long despite how busy it was but we had to re order one because it was forgotten. I also ordered 12 wings for the table. Unfortunately, it never arrived. It was taking a little while so I tried my luck & asked, it was never sent to the kitchen. I was offered the option of the kitchen doing it as soon as possible but it would have taken an extra 15 minutes on top of the 30 minutes minimum we waited already & I did not have time to wait anymore. We also wanted to order the parmesan fries, but no fries. I was really looking forward to trying the food here, but I will not be returning due to my disappointing experience.
I'm so glad I happened to be in that area & that a fortunate coincidence led me to discover this exceptional restaurant. The warm & professional attitude of the young waitstaff, the amazing atmosphere, & even the clientele - all added to the charm of this place. The martini & Old Fashioned were better than most bars, & the smoked meat sandwich was the best I've ever had (even compared to Schwartz's Deli). The salad on the side, along with its expertly made dressing, was outstanding. The brie cheese with honey & walnuts was simply indescribable. The prices are more than fair considering the quality, & the management truly deserves recognition. Our server, Samuelle, was incredibly attentive, precise, & polite. I highly recommend this place
