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Restaurants in Denver Suburbs

The Local

4.4
114 Google reviews$ · Inexpensive

One of 67 restaurants we've tracked near Denver Suburbs.

Things to Know

The Local is a lakeside restaurant and bar at Tava Waters known for its seasonal menu, expertly crafted cocktails, and vibrant community events, located with beautiful lake views and a spacious indoor-outdoor setting.

The Local excels at creating a welcoming atmosphere where attentive staff, consistently excellent food and drinks, and regular trivia and karaoke nights make it feel like a community gathering spot rather than just a restaurant.

  • ✓Knowledgeable bartenders who make personalized drink recommendations
  • ✓Seasonal menu that keeps offerings fresh and exciting
  • ✓Beautiful lake views from the patio and spacious, comfortable indoor-outdoor layout
  • ✓Weekly trivia Thursdays and karaoke Fridays that build community
  • ✓Staff goes above and beyond with genuine hospitality and attention to detail

How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.

Hours

Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

Friday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Closed now

People Order

  • —French Dip
  • —Pasta
  • —Seasonal entrees and appetizers

Things To Do Nearby

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adriana rodriguez

3 years ago

The place is spacious and comfortable, it consists of an indoor area where the restaurant and the bar are and a terrace with a beautiful view of the lake, the team is very friendly and the food is incredible, I think I have tried everything on the menu and I love everything 💕 if you don't know which drink to choose, the bartenders always make accurate recommendations, they have an extensive menu of incredible food and drinks In addition to this, they have trivia Thursdays and karaoke Fridays every week!!! a wonderful place to go and spend and amazing day

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Martin Lutz

5 years ago

The Local in Tava Waters has many great entrees and appetizers. I've eaten here many times. Their menu changes seasonally. I like the French Dip and their pasta never disappoints. Highly recommend them for a quick bite or a night out with friends.

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Harry Orand

2 years ago

Absolutely fantastic experience at The Local! Corey and Peeps went above and beyond to make my time there memorable. The food was incredible, with every dish perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. The drinks were top-notch, expertly crafted, and always refreshing. Corey and Peeps made sure I felt welcomed and taken care of throughout the entire month I was working in the area. Their attention to detail and genuine hospitality made The Local feel like a home away from home. Highly recommend! Five stars all the way!

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Ceil

5 months ago

Cassidy is the best! Jerry's food is OUSTANDING!!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Local worth it in Denver Suburbs?

The Local excels at creating a welcoming atmosphere where attentive staff, consistently excellent food and drinks, and regular trivia and karaoke nights make it feel like a community gathering spot rather than just a restaurant. Known for: lakeside dining with seasonal menus.

What should I order at The Local?

Popular choices at The Local include French Dip, Pasta, Seasonal entrees and appetizers.

What do visitors love about The Local?

Knowledgeable bartenders who make personalized drink recommendations Seasonal menu that keeps offerings fresh and exciting Beautiful lake views from the patio and spacious, comfortable indoor-outdoor layout Weekly trivia Thursdays and karaoke Fridays that build community Staff goes above and beyond with genuine hospitality and attention to detail

How expensive is The Local?

The Local is inexpensive — a budget-friendly pick, with a 4.4-star rating from 114 Google reviews.

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