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    4.2 (46 reviews)
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    Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
    Skyler P.

    Grabbed a bite and watched the ravens game. Fun spot and it does get a bit crowded so helpful to show up early if you want a table. Quesadilla was pretty good, a little too much buffalo sauce so it got soggy halfway through eating it.

    Winter Cocktail (Part of their winter drinks menu)
    Rahul D.

    I'm very new to the Baltimore food scene, only to hear it how it is filled with hidden gems from my more seasoned yelper friends. One such friend has been wanting to expose me to these spots; starting with Locals Only. (You know who you are!) We originally came to Baltimore for a Yelp event at the Checkerspot Brewery. This place is really cool! It reminded me of Lone Oak but much bigger and spacious! After the event, we came to Locals Only. The staff was really friendly and made sure both our drinks and food came out without delay. The place had a fun, funky vibe with clever wall decor, and the giant disco ball. We ordered the Cheesus Christ and the Burrata Be Kidding Me. No negative notes for both of these foods. First of all... you have to be crazy not have a pizza with burrata on it! It was fresh, creamy, and paired well with the tang of the sauce, and lets not forget the fresh basil too. The Cheesus Christ: combined the sweet and salty tastes together. I would have liked more spicy from the hot honey to balance out the sweetness, but I was satisfied nonetheless. I also liked the roasted hazelnuts topping as well! Suggestion for Management: With some of your meat pizzas, PLEASE consider trying the Beyond Meat products for the Cheese Gordita Kush or Vodka pie etc... Pretty sure it will just as enjoyable as the real thing!

    The burger with some truffle fries
    Giliane L.

    The food is great . The ambiance is also fun . They have an upstairs as well . 2 bars etc

    Bar area
    Brenda S.

    Local Only continues to deliver with great food and drinks and a great game day environment for Ravens games! The people who work there are so nice and they always have a bumpin DJ. This place continues to be packed on weekends! Happy to see them thrive :)

    Pizza rolls
    Jasmin J.

    Great spot to catch a game, enjoy a fun turn up brunch or just vibe with the locals. Tasty eats and drink specials to choose from

    Second try at Home Pizza Kit

    My friend ordered a pizza and it came out like lasagna. We asked for it to be remade and they cooked the same pizza and it came back even soupier. We then asked for a new pizza after an hour of waiting and they said they couldn't do that. I asked for a manager and they said there wasn't one on shift. Terrible experience and ruined my night

    Smashburger
    Daisa J.

    Best bar food in Fed Hill. The brussels sprouts are delicious and you would've never known to put them in the Caesar salad type. The espresso martini is in my top five. The staff is amazing. Be sure to ask for ally. The atmosphere is very welcoming and funky. Definitely a good time.

    Basic Bitch
    Morgan B.

    I really enjoy the food at locals only. I've tried their pizza - the cheesus christ - 10/10 flavor! So delicious. I recently tried their brunch and it's my new favorite in the city. $20 mimosa buckets that come with a bottle of Prosecco and a carafe of orange juice - cannot beat that! $3 "chambongs" that you shouldn't pass up! I tried the chicken Caesar wrap with crispy chicken and fries; omg, so good. One of the best I've had! Service is always good with friendly bartenders. The bar has a fun vibe with lots of neon wall signs and art. It's very spacious too! One of my fav bars in fed.

    Dave K.

    My wife and I just had dinner here and it was great. I know places like this really cater to the later night crowd, but I'm old and like to eat dinner earlier. My wife and I just went in for dinner and drinks and had an excellent time. Most importantly, the pizza was good. Not the best I've ever had, but for the price and the location it blows the competition out of the water! Crisp crust, fresh ingredients, very very tasty. Will 100% be going back. Also, it is worth pointing out how friendly and welcoming the staff was. This time of night (super early) workers often have to deal with prep work, and I often feel ignored. Not so here. Even though we were obviously not out for a big-spending night on the town, my wife and I received excellent and friendly service. Definitely check them out when you are in the area.

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    Jake T.

    Super cool place. For sure the younger crowd hangs out here but it's obvious why. Cheap drink specials and house music. The Dj they had wasn't great but overall the place was fun and the bartenders were friendly. I'd go back for a beer.

    Helia S.

    I got the cheesus christ pizza and it was easily the worst pizza I have ever had in my life due to 1- extremely stale hazelnut which was one of the main ingredients of the pizza and I simply could not ingest the pizza due to how stale the nuts were. They must have been from long time ago. 2- the pizza was soggy and dripping with oil (see the photo) 3- burnt crust all over. The few bites I forced myself to eat was so overpowered with herbs and garlic which made the taste just so gnarly. Eww what a shame. Pizza is my favorite meal and I could enjoy nearly all pizza.

    Brussel sprouts
    Tre S.

    The food was amazing. The fried mac and cheese, mush pizza, brussel sprouts, smash burger and fries were to die for. I highly recommend visiting the next time you are in Federal Hill.

    Pepperoni pizza
    Hong M.

    Nice spot with relaxed atmosphere and great food and drinks! Met work group here for happy hour. Enjoyed $5 crushes and happy hour eats. There were plenty of tables and space to move around and visit without large group. Staff members were friendly and attentive, and speedy on making drinks and delivering food orders. Loved the truffle fries!

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    I grabbed a cheese and mushroom pizza here that was out of this world. Very heavy on the garlic but I like that sort of thing.

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    Food is good and drinks are strong. Seating is not comfortable, but just remember you are there for food and drinks

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    A very fun and chill spot. I enjoyed myself here. The cute bartenders were friendly and personable, a must for any successful bar.

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    1 year ago

    Pizza, vibes, and one of the best kept secrets in Fed Hill: Not only rubber ducks, but rubber frogs! Shoutout to Holly for top notch service

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    The food is great. Amazing atmosphere especially in game day's. Highly reminded the Max and cheese bites and pizza.

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    Great food! Great customer service!!! Had a wonderful time. Lex and Eve made my bday so special, I truly thank them!

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    TLDR: Hidden speakeasy vibes, great cocktails, and an awesome spot to unwind before a night out in…read moreFederal Hill. Located on the top level of Crossbar Biergarten, The Wurst is a true hidden gem. You would never know it was there unless someone told you. The entrance is literally a walk-in freezer door just to the left of the stairs on the second floor, which adds to the fun speakeasy feel. We stopped in for pregame drinks before a nearby Yelp Elite event, and it did not disappoint. We were the only ones in the bar, and our bartender was fantastic, quick, friendly, and clearly knew his craft. I ordered a Paper Plane, a whiskey based cocktail with Aperol, lemon, and Amaro Nonino. It was perfectly balanced and the ideal drink to have after work. My fiancée ordered the Pornstar Martini, which she became very familiar with during a recent trip to Paris. The Wurst's version was a bit unorthodox since they serve the champagne on the side instead of as a floater on top. Not a negative, just different, and more of a deconstructed approach that some might treat like a chaser. Overall, The Wurst is a really cool concept bar that feels unlike anything else in Federal Hill. Between the hidden entrance, relaxed atmosphere, and quality drinks, it is definitely worth checking out if you enjoy creative cocktails and a good story to go with them.

    The Wurst Speakeasy is one of those hidden gems that instantly makes you feel like you've…read morediscovered something special. From the secret entrance to the moody lighting and curated cocktails -- the whole vibe is top-tier. I tried one of their signature smoky bubble drinks, and it was a full experience -- visually stunning and smooth to sip. The staff was friendly, the music was classy, and every detail felt intentional.

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    Perfect date night!!!!! The ambiance was sexy, romantic, small, and intimate. I loved how close I…read morewas able to sit by my boyfriend while enjoying the smooth sounds of the live jazz band featuring, Anna-Lisa Kirby. It was AMAZING! The decor was sexy and very exclusive, felt like a speakeasy vibes as the decor transported you into another era. It was magical Service was good, our waitress was really helpful with recommending good drinks. This was a post dinner bar visit so we mainly had drinks and added a few treats: colossal shrimp cocktail and warm butter cake. The colossal shrimp cocktail contained some of the largest prawns that I've ever had. They were fresh and perfectly prepared but one was enjoy to fill you up. The warm butter cake was sinfully good! Warm, soft, and sweet. The drinks were AMAZING! I ordered the Recurrence Eternal which contained gin, pear, and champagne. There were other ingredients in there but I wanted to spotlight these few. This was the perfect drink which will creep up on you LOL but it was sooooooooooo good. My boyfriend enjoyed his whiskey drink as well. Overall, the music, ambiance, drinks, and small bites made this place perfect. Can't wait to return

    This review is solely based on my experience with the bartender at the bar. I dine out solo a lot…read moreand always sit at the bar. I have never been splashed in the face during the shaking of a drink that was being made by the bartender. The bartender was of a different race and seemed annoyed by my presence from the jump. I had been splashed in the face twice until a customer of his race came and sat next to me. I did pay attention to his behavior while the woman was seated next to me and his drink mixing wasn't as aggressive. I had to go to the bathroom during my visit and told him I would pay before going to the bathroom so he wouldn't make any assumptions about me. I asked him to keep my drink behind the bar because the woman was still seated next to me. I came back and the woman eventually left. I was still finishing my drink and I was splashed 2 additional times. The last time I made him aware of what he was doing. His apology was disingenuous and passive aggressive. I left after this even though I had intentions on ordering desert and listening to the musicians that were about to get started. I did inform the manager about my experience prior to leaving. I'm leaving the review bc the experience still bothers me. If they have cameras at the bar I'm sure my reaction to the splashing can be observed.

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    A quick xmas eve dinner while we were in the neighborhood, we decided to secure some resys while in…read morethe area. We were promptly sat upon walk in. Vibes were comfy and cozy, with a neighborhood bar feel where if you're a regular they probably know your name and drink order. Parking is very tricky because this restaurant is in a residential area. My bf got the halloumi carbonara but unfortunately it was quite salty. Not just the crispy halloumi bits but the actual noodles and sauce as well. I got the brazillian picanha and though there was a miscommunication about the meat temp, it was promptly handled and I enjoyed the steak itself. The sides of mashed potatoes and asparagus however were a little weak compared to the steak itself. I can't explain it but the seasoning felt a bit off on the horseradish mashed potatoes. Dessert was excellent- we split the chocolate guava tart.

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    We had a great experience at Benny's. The service here was prompt and friendly…read more The eggplant meatballs with polenta are a fantastic vegetarian option. Nice flavor and good portions. My friends got the lemon bar for dessert and they highly recommend it. I'd happily return if I'm ever back in the area!

    I had an incredible experience at Benny's this weekend. We had a party of 9 for a birthday dinner…read moreand my wife wanted to go to a Mexican restaurant nearby that didn't take reservations. I went an hour early before everyone else was supposed to be there to get on the waitlist, but the wait was until 10 pm!! So I quickly switched gears and called Benny's because I've heard great things about them. The gentlemen who answered the phone was so kind, and was able to squeeze us in on the fly on a Saturday night, and they weren't slow. Got there super early because I was already in the area, and my wife and I decided to have an old fashioned and an espresso martini at the bar while we waited and they were excellent. The ambiance was upscale but still managed to be relaxed and comfortable. We had a lovely dinner, the waiter was busy but was still attentive and patient. Our whole experience was awesome, so we were already going back in the future. Yesterday I realized a mistake on my bank account from the bar charge, so I called around 6 pm and spoke to the same gentlemen as before. He got all my info and promised he'd call back in 5 minutes. I didn't really expect 5 minutes because I know how crazy the dinner rush would be at an Italian restaurant with a Wednesday wine special. Not even 3 minutes later he called back, and explained what happened, fixed it and I got a follow up text immediately letting us know the refund was already in process. Now, I've been in the service industry and I was a bartender, so I understand that I'm going to be a little biased here but from beginning to end Benny's went above and beyond. They clearly appreciate their customers and love their work, it shows.

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