The Local Yelm

Scratch-made & local since 2022

The latest from our kitchen.

Seasonal harvests, scratch-crafted comfort food, and generous plates made to bring people together.

Monday–Saturday: 11am–10pm · Sunday: 9am–9pm

Reservations for parties of 5 or more · Happy Hour daily 2:30–5:30pm & 8:30pm–close

Seasonal harvest & starters

For the Table

Harvest Squash & BurrataSeasonal feature

$18

Caramelized autumn squash, fresh burrata, Sugar Rush peach honey drizzle, toasted hazelnuts, pomegranate, flash-crisped kale and grilled local sourdough points.

Flash Fried Brussels Sprouts

$15

Sprouts, estate honey cowboy syrup, toasted PNW hazelnuts and smoked Maldon sea salt.

Outlaw Jalapeño Rings

$12

Buttermilk-battered fried jalapeño rings, fire-roasted poblano white cheddar queso and house herb ranch.

Bone Marrow & Short Rib Poutine

$21

Crisp tallow fries, short rib shards, rich bone marrow gravy, blistered local cheese curds, bacon jam and fresh scallions.

Skillet Poblano White Cheddar Queso

$12

Bubbling sharp cheddar, fire-roasted poblano white cheddar queso, scallions and tortilla chips. Add smoked brisket +$6.

Tavern Smashers

$15

Double-crisped baby red potatoes, fire-roasted poblano and white cheddar queso, cheddar-Jack, cowboy candy, cilantro-lime crema, avocado and pickled onions. Add smoked brisket +$6.

Bavarian Pretzel

$10

Fire-roasted poblano white cheddar queso.

Steak Skewers*

$23

Tenderloin steak bites, balsamic greens, crostini, romesco and pickled onions.

Manila Clams

$24

1 lb+ local Taylor Farms clams, garlic white wine sauce, lemon, parsley and crostini. Make it Thai with green curry coconut broth +$2.

Spinach Artichoke Dip

$15

The classic is back, served with crispy pita wedges.

White Bean Hummus & Grazing Board

$16

Whipped garlic cannellini bean hummus, house chutney, selection of cheese and artisan pickles.

Whole Jumbo Wings

Whole jumbo wings, not just drums and flats · 6 piece $15 · 10 piece $22

Buffalo · Bourbon BBQ · Cowboy Honey · Garlic Butter Parm · Dry: Ranch or Salt & Vinegar

Served with ranch or blue cheese, carrots and celery.

All served with fries

Burgers & Sandwiches

Classic Wagyu Cheeseburger*

$18

⅓ lb Wagyu patty, cheddar, house thousand island, classic burger fixings and brioche bun.

S.O.B.*

$27

Double Wagyu patties, crispy jalapeños, thick-cut bacon, sautéed onions, jalapeño cream cheese, cowboy candy and melted Jack cheese.

B.B.Q.*

$23

Wagyu patty, cheddar, thick-cut bacon, crispy onions, bacon jam and house-made bourbon BBQ sauce.

Veggie Burger

$17

House-made vegan black bean and rice burger, pickled onions, tomato, lettuce, sprouts and white bean hummus. Add cheddar +$2.

The Hot Cluck

$20

Buttermilk-fried chicken, hot honey, thick-cut bacon, house ranch aioli, cowboy candy and shredded lettuce.

Ribeye French Dip*

$25

Thin-sliced house-roasted ribeye, caramelized onions, onion frizzles, horseradish aioli, Swiss and au jus. Add sautéed mushrooms +$2.

Pork Belly Banh Mi

$21

House-cured pork belly, cucumber-carrot-daikon pickle, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeño and spicy aioli.

Lamb Gyro

$21

Spiced tender lamb, house tzatziki, feta, cucumber, tomatoes and shredded lettuce.

Pilgrim Melt

$20

Roast turkey, brie, stuffing, pear, cranberry, Dijon aioli and artisan sourdough.

Birria Grilled Cheese

$20

Shredded birria, cilantro, diced red onion, melted cheese, consommé and artisan sourdough.

Upgrades: Garlic truffle fries +$3 · Tots +$2 · Side salad +$4 · Cheese tots +$4

Burger add-ons: Extra patty +$5 · Thick-cut bacon +$4 · Avocado +$3 · GF bun +$3

Scratch-Crafted Sauces & Dressings · 2 oz / $1.00

Buttermilk ranch · Chipotle ranch · Thousand Island · Blue cheese · Balsamic · Garlic aioli · Honey mustard · Rosemary BBQ · Horseradish aioli

From the fire

Steaks & seafood

House Cut Ribeye

$48

16 oz choice ribeye, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and scratch herb steak butter.

Center Cut Tenderloin

$39

8 oz tenderloin, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and cracked peppercorn bone marrow demi.

Chimichurri Steak Medallions

$29

Two beef tenderloin medallions, scratch herb chimichurri and tallow-smashed baby red potatoes.

Slow Braised Short Ribs

$38

Slow-braised bone-in short rib with tallow-crisped polenta, glazed carrots and rich bone marrow pan jus.

NY Strip

$32

10 oz choice striploin, cracked peppercorn bone marrow demi and tallow garlic truffle fries.

Pan Seared Steelhead

$32

Crispy-skin steelhead, fresh tomato salsa, scratch romesco sauce and herb-roasted baby red potatoes.

Make any steak a surf & turf

Garlic-herb jumbo shrimp +$8 · Buttermilk-fried shrimp +$8

Steak add-ons: Creamy gorgonzola crème +$4 · Sautéed wild mushrooms +$6 · Garlic bread +$3 · Starter salad +$6

Fresh greens & comfort

Salads & entrées

Salads

Add grilled chicken +$6 · steak +$9 · buttermilk-fried chicken +$7 · garlic-herb shrimp +$8 · pan-seared steelhead +$10

Tavern Steak Wedge Salad

$24

Crisp iceberg, grilled tenderloin skewer, caramelized onions, crumbled gorgonzola, cherry tomatoes, crispy bacon and scratch gorgonzola dressing. Add an additional steak skewer +$8.

Harvest Salad

$16

Tender dressed kale and greens topped with roasted squash and earthy beets, Bosc pear, roasted hazelnuts, vintage cheddar, pickled red onions and scratch-roasted pear-honey vinaigrette.

Southwest Salad

$15

Heritage greens, corn and black bean salsa, cherry tomatoes, avocado, crispy jalapeño, Jack and cheddar blend, crispy tortilla strips and chipotle ranch.

Soup du Jour

Crafted in-house daily. Ask your server for today’s scratch kettle feature. Cup $7 · Bowl $11

Entrées

Rustic Italian Beef Linguini

$25

Richly seasoned beef, velvety tomato cream sauce, linguini pasta, fresh basil, mozzarella and Parmesan.

Chicken Marsala

$24

Pan-seared chicken cutlet, wild mushroom Marsala sauce and creamy garlic mashed potatoes.

Chicken Fried Chicken

$23

Crispy buttermilk-fried chicken, scratch country sausage gravy, creamy garlic mashed potatoes and glazed carrots.

Ruth’s Cottage Pie

$23

Slow-simmered beef, peas, corn and carrots, rich brown gravy, cheddar and toasted mashed potatoes.

Power Bowl

$19

Roasted farmroot vegetables, cannellini beans, crispy kale, crisped polenta bites and romesco drizzle. Add grilled chicken +$6, garlic-herb shrimp +$8, pan-seared steelhead +$10 or tenderloin skewer +$9.

Classic Alfredo Linguini

$19

Scratch garlic Parmesan cream sauce, linguini, cracked black pepper, aged Parmesan and garlic bread. Add grilled chicken +$6, garlic-herb shrimp +$8, pan-seared steelhead +$10 or tenderloin skewer +$9.

Desserts are crafted fresh daily from a rotating seasonal selection.

Ask your server what’s coming out of the kitchen tonight.

Estate to table: seasonal produce, heritage greens and raw honey raised with pride down the road at our own Windy Ridge Ranch. Coming soon: Icelandic Lamb & Bresse Chicken.

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.