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The Local Eatery & Craft Beer

66-75 Selfridge St, Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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The Local Eatery & Craft Beer 7.8
Forest Hills
A neighborhood beer bar where the burger is part of a broader comfort-food lineup—best as a smash-burger-and-beer pairing while you post up for a game. Keep the order focused (burger plus one side) and let the tap-and-bottle selection do the heavy lifting.
Must-Try Dishes: Smash burger, Tater tots, Dry rub wings
Scores:
Value: 7.9 Service: 7.6 Consistency: 7.7 Food Quality: 7.8 Atmosphere: 7.7 Cultural Relevance: 7.2
What makes it special: Burger-and-beer utility with a serious craft selection attached.
Who should go: Beer lovers who want a burger with the game
When to visit: Weekend afternoons or weeknight beer runs
What to order: Smash burger, tots, wings
Insider tip: Go burger + tots—skip extra mains to keep it crisp.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Primarily street parking; availability varies and can be tight during peak evening hours. No valet reported.
Dress code: Casual and relaxed — jeans, sneakers, and game-day attire all fit in comfortably.
Noise level: Moderate to loud during games; conversation is easy between plays but can spike when crowds react.
Weekend wait: 15–30 minutes during peak game windows; shorter if you arrive early or off-cycle.
Weekday lunch: Typically no wait.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Limited — at least one non-meat burger or comfort-food option, but the menu is meat-forward.
Vegan options: Very limited — not a reliable destination for full vegan meals.
Gluten-free options: Limited — some items may be adaptable, but no dedicated gluten-free program is evident.
Best For
Better for: Burger-and-beer pairings, watching games, and relaxed group hangouts with a solid craft selection.
Skip if: You want a destination burger, quiet dining, or strong vegetarian/vegan coverage — choose a more food-driven restaurant instead.