Reviews for 501 Local in Winnetka, IL
It is so refreshing to meet an owner who is actively present in his restaurant. Mark Salmon enthusiastically and creatively... arranged for my friend and I to dine outside (our request), despite the rain. We stayed dry under umbrellas and thanks toSandra, our amazing waitress, we celebrated my birthday with fine food (impressive menu choices and food presentation) and greatservice! It was my first time dining at 501 Local and this restaurant met and exceeded my high standards in every way! It is ahidden gem and our new fav restaurant. Highly recommend!! Read more
Loved everything about this place. It was my first time in downtown Winnetka and 501 Local was amazing! Beautiful patio area,... friendly staff, and delicious food! The presentation of the dishes were beautiful too. Read more
I like the fresh and clean decor and that they have a lovely outside area. The menu is great if a bit eclectic. I had the tuna... tataki (pictured), it was lovely and very beautifully presented. My friend had the scallops, he said they were great. I had amargarita which tasted funny - definitely not a usual margarita from your favourite Mexican joint, but it grew on me. Theservice is attentive and professional. It’s a bit on the pricey end but the experience is a lovely one. Read more
501 Local is an amazing place! The food here is incredible, service is impeccable, and the interior is superb. Their after... dinner coffee was perfect. Everything else was also amazing. I highly recommend dining here, and want to come back again soon!Enjoy! Read more
Small and chill restaurant with a California vibe. I tried their Ceviche which was great, recommend it as an appetizer. Their... Spicy chicken burger was also pretty good and it's a decent size, and different options for your side (sweet potato fries are mygo to). Their cocktail menu is also pretty good, i tried their Margaritas and Palomas and they did not disappoint. This is agreat place to go on a date or even a work meeting. If you can, try to get outdoor seeting! Read more
Cocktails were amazing, my wife got the hanger steak and it was great. I got the Cuban sandwich, in hindsight probably not the... thing to order there. Still good but would have gone in a different direction if I could do it again. The tiramisu for dessertwas also great. Read more
This is our second visit in a month. We don't live anywhere near this place. We live in Chicago, but have gone to the area for... kyaking and to the Botanic Gardens which always whips up an appetite. So both times we lunched here afterward on their lovelyand lush outdoor patio--so cute. The food is Amaze-balls. So delicious. Fresh ingredients and simple and beautiful preparation.LOVE LOVE LOVE. Their cucumber gazpacho is to die for. And healthy as it's made with Greek yogurt. It is the perfect balance ofcucumber and garlic. Their poke bowls are down right perfection. The only snarky suggestion I can make is that the jalepeñoswere cut too thick. Other than that--one of the best I've had. Their niscoise salad was also delicious. And their tiger shrimptacos yummy. They have a full bar with great cocktails too! We will continue to make the trek over for this place. The staffare also lovely. What a find!! Read more
Good vibes here. I went here on the last weekend of October when it was 70 degrees and sat outside. Really good service, the... server was funny and really accommodating. Food is reasonably priced for the area and you leave here full and definitelycontent. I’d love to come back during the summer. Read more