Kimberly Fuentes

8/15/2024, 12:09:17 PM

This used to be The Local. Recently changed it to The Rutherford. Right next to Penn Station/MSG. Has a nice vibe dining area and a small rooftop. The food overall was good. The chicken Sandwich came with 2 pieces of chicken. Shockingly, not overwhelming. And the Burger came with 2 smashed patties. Both on the classic sesame seed bun. Fries are the battered/coated kind which makes them very crispy and crunchy. The buffalo bites were delicious pieces of white meat, drenched in buffalo sauce which wasnt overpowering. The sesame seeds on top made a great vibrant presentation.

P A

9/17/2024, 1:04:29 PM

Newly opened bar next to Penn Station which replaced Local Bar. The exact same place now renovated for better interiors.. indoors are good and has a decent sized rooftop. Perfect place to grab a quick drink before getting on a train!

Scott Ensign

4/6/2024, 12:30:27 AM

This place recently opened and clearly doesn't have its act together yet. I went here with my three teenage sons, mostly because it was close to our hotel and were tired from a few days of sight-seeing. I had a reservation, and we were seated immediately. Someone came and took our drink orders, and then someone else (who turned out to be our actual server) came to take them about 10 seconds later. He then took about 15 minutes to come back and take our food order. We ordered nachos (which were quite good), two burgers (average at best), spicy rigatoni (pretty good), and a steak sandwich (very good). For some reason the nachos (a starter) came out at the same time as two of our entrees, and the other two came out about 10 minutes later (not cool with teenage boys). Our drinks sat empty for quite a while, and no one ever even asked me if I wanted another beer. The fries were lukewarm. When we were done, no one came to give us the check for a good 15 minutes (huge pet peeve of mine). On top of all of that, they charged for refills on the kids' sodas, which is insult to injury when you don't even ask if I want another beer on a Friday night. I'm not ashamed to say that I left a sub-10% tip - something I haven't done in a long, long time. Honestly, any tip was generous after this experience. They need to close for a few weeks to train their staff.

Lisa S

4/8/2024, 12:09:51 AM

I used to stop in during lunch when this place was called Local NYC. My first visit to this new restaurant was this past Easter for a late lunch/early dinner. The restaurant has the same vibe as the previous place, in my opinion, which is a good thing. The service was great, and my server was attentive and friendly. The food and drinks were even better and came out super fast. The bartender (whom I can't remember her name) can whip up a really good margarita. My Spicy Rigatoni Pasta with Chicken had a good flavor as well. They have a very limited menu with reasonable prices, and the place is clean. Since I work in the area, I will definitely come back in the future to check out the rooftop area.

rodney muñoz

8/1/2024, 5:25:20 PM

Great lunch spot and ideal for a business meeting. I really enjoyed the fish a d chips

Afia Kwakwa

6/21/2024, 1:58:49 AM

We had such a wonderful time at The Rutherford! We came in during the week as a large group of 10+ people for drinks and bites. Aidan was such a great help! He was helpful, funny, sweet, and so attentive to our many requests. I will definitely be here again, and I hope for exactly the same experience! Thank you, Aidan!

lovely3marits

12/17/2024, 1:54:54 AM

Great diner with kids and friends after watching Annie. It was no super crowded and they made room for us immediately. Drinks were great and so was the food.

Scott Handelman

4/14/2024, 1:43:10 AM

Refresh of Local West is delightful. Food and drink options are much better! Highly recommend this place!

Aaron C.

9/14/2024, 6:42:52 PM

The Rutherford is very nice it's been renovated and it's rooftop is perfect for chilling with friend and the food is amazing I like to go there for drink the bartender made me my usual drink a Whiskey Sour but I definitely like going to this Bar/restaurant.

Arno Büscher

11/5/2024, 12:44:22 PM

Great restaurant in a great location! You can sit on the rooftop and look down on Madison Square Garden and 8th Ave, watch the hassle while enjoying your meal and drinks. The food is good and prices are reasonable.

Milagros Salva Escalante

3/10/2025, 12:28:48 AM

Today, I had an excellent experience at the restaurant. The food was delicious, and Ricardo (Chilean) service was impeccable. He was very kind and attentive at all times. I will definitely be back! Everything was a 10/10!