First time here at the location in Fallston. Had apps one time with a customer at the White Marsh location a few years ago. Decided to have a little "celebration" for a successful year end at our business. The good - attentive service. Called ahead and they held a table for 15 min until we arrived. Friday and it was packed. Cocktails good. Food, I've got some concerns. Appetizers - ordered cheesesteak eggrolls and octopus. Eggrolls were excellent. Octopus thought, I'm used to the presentation at Bacco's so I could do without it being cut into tiny pieces and buried in sauce. Salad - shared the kale salad. Great flavor but the ( wife's pet peeve when I serve it ), the kale was in very large chunks, could use a bit more chopping. Main Course - wife had stroganoff and I had the NY strip. I don't know what it is about Harford County but it's the last time I'll try to get a proper NY strip here. I should have known when it was only $52 on the menu. Steak & Main advertises "best steaks around" and serves the same 1/2" thin cut slice that looks like it came from Ponderosa but they charge $65 which is a ripoff. I like my steak rare and with a steak this thin, it's impossible but at least they were close. Again, stuff all over the top of the meat, a bit too much. Stroganoff - solid!! Dessert- Bananas Foster / solid!! My only gripe is the steak. We will be back for sure but I'm done trying to get one out and will just continue getting a nice cut from a butcher and treating myself at home. read more

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Yes, this is in my reviews again! Greta place to swing in for cocktails. Very crafty and tasty. Ordered the stepbrother and the blocked out. Both good. Also ordered cafe velvet with chantilly cream. All were delicious. Always terrific service!!! Great bar with wonderful service and great vibes. Happy hour all day Wednesday!!!! Definitely worth the stop!!!! read more

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Stopped here on a Friday night while in Baltimore for work. I had snooped this place and their posts for awhile, as I know one of the gents who works here. Made a reservation for 8pm for the three of us, and checked in promptly. Located in a shopping center it's sort of tucked in the back corner behind a Waffle House and Dunkin, and due to some spots being taped off parking was TIGHT. We were sat in the bar area at a high top table. Our waitress Jackie was very friendly and went thru the specials as well as the overall menu with us. We started with the fried deviled eggs, the pork belly, the cheesesteak egg rolls, and the cream of crab soup. Being in Baltimore, the cream of crab had to be on-point and they delivered. Good flavor, a decent amount of crab, and paired it with the table cornbread served to us. An instant hit. With two orders of the fried deviled eggs, everyone was loading up - but I really liked these. The fry was even necessary to me as the yolk stuffing was smooth, had an old bay flavor and overall so well done. The pork belly looked like a real mental investment, the presentation was Michelin-esque. Only issue was it was tough to cut with the butter knives and after just a small chunk of it I let the boys handle the rest. It is very seldom that a menu item can pull me away from my usual path of steak, crab cake, etc - but meatloaf is a dish that does just that. The meatloaf was massive- stacked on top of mashed potatoes and julienned vegetables (which I almost missed)- topped with an over easy egg. A lot to negotiate but really worth it in the end. Various bites had different flavors of the potato, the egg, and the sauce along with the meatloaf. Definitely an item to get if you visit. We were going to pass on dessert but Ryan came out with a creme brulee on the house. Ryan and I go way back - and I appreciate him greatly now that we are older. Overall this place has to be one you visit if you come to the Baltimore area. Period. read more

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Very nice ambiance and great service. The inside is very clean and the food is soooo good! I got a crab eggs Benedict off the brunch menu and my husband got the lasagna. We got a non alcoholic drink and it was super yummy and fruity! Very highly recommend going here! read more

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I have been to the Local a couple times and have had great meals. Yes, the prices are high but you see the high quality ingredients, intense flavors, and great service. The highlight was my meal -- short rib pot pie. The sauce was rich and complex and like nothing I've eaten before. I hope they have this dish forever. My friends thoroughly enjoyed their dishes as well, the salmon dish and the shrimp and crab linguine looked amazing. Desserts and drinks were also ridiculously good. Could not finish it all. We'll be back for sure. Save and splurge at the Local. read more

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Finally! A restaurant that is welcoming and has tasty food. Our servers name was Jordan. She was an absolute delight. She provided us a history of the restaurant and offered guidance on the food and drink. We all ordered The Local. A beautiful looking smash burger with fresh ingredients, onion, lettuce and tomatoes. It came with addicting shoe string fries. I also ordered the recommended shaken strawberry lemonade. Light and refreshing. Looking forward to coming back to try the other food. read more

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The food and service was top notch and we loved the friendly, local feel. Monday was trivia night and I saw the largest gathering I've ever seen for such an event. We'll be back! read more

Had an awesome time. Went there doing the day to get some work done and relax and I did just that. The establishment was clean and well-kept and the customer service was awesome. I didn't order food this time around, but I will next time . read more

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So I decided to give the local a try again for brunch with my mini me, and I'm so glad I did. It was amazing, from the service to the ambiance and of course the food. I got the chicken and waffles. The chicken was perfectly crispy outside and juicy inside. The waffle seemed to have maple flavor infused in it and it was the perfect texture. The hot sauce and gravy topped it off nicely. My daughter got the sausage and gravy and she said it was perfect. She also got a side of sausage links and I tried one - best sausage links I've ever had. I also had a fig cocktail which was perfectly sweet and had a nice hint of rosemary. Our server was great too. Overall a great brunch experience. read more

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First timer, wanted to see what the hype was all about.. NY strip was very tough , no flavor, too much salt. Caesar Salad meh- it was OK but it was missing the anchovy flavor you'd expect from a finer restaurant. Cheesesteak eggrolls tasted like salty ground beef, served with ketchup. They did have a good crunch. Gumbo had a good afterspice but tasted like brown chicken gravy from a jar. Cornbread tasted like nothing but sugar. The service was sub-par. I was not impressed at all. Especially for the price. This place might be OK for casual drinks but I would not recommend spending $ on the food. read more

Hubby & I enjoyed our time here for a quick & great oyster getaway! Ambience was nice. I enjoyed our private table in the corner. Note this is The Local at the Avenue. The one on Belair Rd I've not yet been to as they sometimes close between lunch & dinner so call before you go. read more

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Food was enjoyable . Lots of large lobster chunks in my lobster fettuccine dish. Sauce was perfect, creamy but not too heavy. Would have liked a bit more spinach mixed in, but the roasted cherry tomatoes and basil were a nice addition. Loved it and would order it again! My partner had the pork chop which was done perfectly and very tender. We also enjoyed the lamb popcycles appetizer. Very tasty. Can't wait to return. Dessert was just ok. Apple Cake for me and chocolate mousse for him. Could use a little work on the desserts. Service was excellent and helpful, ambience is ok not beautiful but clean and quiet enough to enjoy our visit read more

We experienced the Sunday brunch here last weekend. This restaurant shares the same lot as Dunkin Donuts and Waffle House. The parking lot is tight. But there is parking. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The seating also includes in the bar or dining area. The staff was nice and present, it did take a little while for our food to come out. They have a decent menu for brunch including mimosas, bloody Mary's and espresso martinis. If you're not into breakfast they do have some sandwich options such as the hot Italian, and a turkey sub. We enjoyed the hot Italian with fries. It was a big sandwich! I had the eggs Benedict and it was okay but very bland, not really any seasoning. Overall it was a nice experience and inexpensive for two people during brunch! read more

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I'm not sure where to begin. By far, the BEST service I've received in this area (Wolfgang Puck's restaurant in Hawaii would compare) We came in here on a whim for our Anniversary to try the Tomahawk steak and couldn't have been happier. The environment was homey with comfortable seating and a lot of home photos. We were seated with Stacie who immediately welcomed us, explained the menu, told us the specials, and cracked some jokes. She really made us feel at home and gave us sufficient time to review the menu in case we wanted to try anything else. We did decide on the Tomahawk and she let us know it would be 45 minutes but she would keep us updated and it would be carved table side. We elected to try the deviled eggs which she recommended and explained to us that the breading and sauce were the same used in the Buttermilk Chicken Sando. These eggs were FIRE! I told her I would be coming back to try the sandwich, and think it would be awesome with the deviled egg filling on top! Next up, she gave us some cornbread since we still had a while to wait and it was a perfect intermission! She kept us updated every so often and made sure our drinks stayed full. She would stop by to check on us or make general conversation. Finally she said the Tomahawk was on the way! I asked if I could video and she said they love it! The steak melted in our mouths and was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Everything we ate was just delicious. The experience was truly bar none and the food was absolutely amazing. I would eat here again and hope I could get Stacie back! I did listen to the other servers while we were waiting and they all seemed to be amazing. I know others on here feel this place is on the pricey side, however I did some research on the cost of a Tomahawk before we came in and I'm satisfied with what we spent. This definitely has more upscale vibes with the service and food but you won't feel out of place if you dine in jeans! read more

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We had an amazing dinner start to finish here! We sat at the bar area at a high top and the vibes were awesome. The service was great and server was super helpful. From espresso martinis to beef Wellington, everything here was great. The drink and wine selection was also perfect for our family night out. Would definitely come back! read more

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The guy was working in the area and we decided to have lunch! It was my day off! We noticed The Local previously when we stopped at The Waffle House which is right next to The Local! This place is described as elevated comfort food! It is quaint but very inviting! We sat at a high top bar table and ordered food!! Ps, we were served by a very nice young lady! I ordered the watermelon salad, and cream of crab soup! My guy ordered grilled oysters and the short rib grilled sandwich initially! The crab soup and salad was fire! However, the chargrilled oysters was ok! I've had better! My guy did not like his sandwich and our server was very quick to replace it! It was replaced with the crab cake sandwich which he did like! The Local was a very nice experience! I enjoyed the food and location! Fallston is far but if I'm in the area again, I may stop in! read more

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Oh my goodness! Do not hesitate to try this place. Simply amazing! I never would imagine I would eat any other type of fish besides salmon I gave The Sea Bass a try... Once you go Sea Bass you never go back to Salmon,lol. It was DELICIOUS read more

The Local - Chilean Sea Bass - Seafood Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

I cannot express enough about the fantastic experience my Husband and I had last night for our 37th Anniversary!! First time there, will not be the last!!! From the welcome greeting at the door, promptly seated, and overall such a great vibe!! Our server Erin was right there, recognizing our anniversary and as soon as she knew it was our first time there, went right into the story behind "The Local" which you just need to experience yourself!!! Our cocktails were amazing, our appetizers Spanish Octopus and Chargrilled Oysters were the bomb and yes, we had to partake in one of their signatures, the Beef Wellington, was absolutely out of this world!!! Oh!!! And the creamed corn side? We could have made a meal off of that!! Not to mention the cornbread and jalapeño butter they give you pretty much as soon as you sit down!! Melt in your mouth!! Everyone there was so accommodating, so nice, this dining experience went way beyond our expectations. Quote from my husband "This is the best meal I've had out in a long, long, long time" Do yourself a favor and GO!!!!! read more

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The Local was one of the food vendors at The Maryland Italian Festival this past weekend and they were 100% the BEST food vendor! They went above and beyond for other vendors and staff at the event and their food was exceptional! I hope to see them at another event in the future and wish I lived closer to Fallston to eat at their restaurant! The manager was super nice too!!! Thank you for all you do, The Local!!! read more

Had the braised short rib ragu. The short rib was like chewing gristle. Totally disgusting meal for $35. I have had braised short rib in other restaurants where the meat is very tender. Not sure where they got the meat for this dish. I would not even give this to my Golden Retriever to eat. Service was excellent. Which is why I gave 2 stars. read more

Every bite is fabulous...every time! We've been here multiple times for brunch and dinner. The food is divine!!

I've been wanting to come here for awhile and finally got the opportunity to do so. I can now see why it's typically the talk of the town when considering a nice dinner/date night. We started with the cheesesteak eggrolls and cream of crab soup, both of which were incredible. I was licking the bowl when I was done. Then we got the Lobster finger special and duck and dumplings for our entrees. The presentation for all of the dishes were wonderful and made me appreciate the taste even more. Overall we had awesome drinks and great food and I will be back when I'm ready to spend that kind of money again! read more

The Local - Lobster Fingers Special and Duck & Dumplings - Seafood Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

The Local is a great option for lunch! Good food with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. You won't be disappointed.

Truly the best restaurant in Hartford county!! We come into town to see my daughter and have to stop love the food, service and such a friendly atmosphere! read more

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I've been to the Local a couple of times before but didn't really get the chance to try multiple things on the menu so we ordered a few things this time around. This place is typically busy so if you want a table, especially with a big group, definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. There is the dinning area (pictures on this review) as well as the bar are, which has some high top tables so there is plenty of room on either side, they also have outdoor seating in warm seasons. We started our meal with a complimentary corn bread, I am not exaggerating when I say this was the best corn bread I've ever had. I will say everything we've had here was very good but Below are few of the must trys: **charred octopus is a must try. From the presentation to the perfectly grilled octopus, to the flavorful squash purée, every item on the plate blends well. **SeaBass was also cooked perfectly. I wasn't too crazy when I tried the forbidden rice by itself because it has a crunchy texture but mixed with the seabass and red cabbage, perfectly compliments each other They also have a great variety of burgers on the lunch menu, personal favorites are the Bourdain burger and the buttermilk chicken Sando. read more

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I always love going to the Local! Food is always 10/10 and service is always great. I've been about 5 times! Get the honey bee cocktail if you've never been! Vibes are giving birthday dinner or anniversary dinner since it is on the boujee-er side read more

The Local - Burger - Seafood Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

Finally got here after multiple attempts to book a table with short notice. Reservations recommended especially for bigger parties. Arrived on Saturday around 6:30 and they were already busy. They have a smaller lot and we found a space quickly as someone was leaving when we arrived. That said, they do have a Valet. Ordered some Starters-Cheesesteak Egg Rolls were a hit! Chesapeake Oysters were char grilled and tasty. The Charred Octopus was presented so well, it looked too good to eat-delicious. For main, a couple ordered the Roseda Farms Prime Rib. Cooked temp. as ordered and was seasoned to perfection. This is our new steak spot in Harco! Beef Stroganoff was also delicious with the Bone marrow beef broth taking it over the top. The Duck and dumplings was some of the best I've had. Generous portions overall. For dessert, we ordered the Bananas Foster -the hype is real and this one is not to be missed! Flourless Chocolate Torte was also rich and decadent with intense Choco flavor. Medium sized and Split into two dining areas both with a bar. We were in the heated Patio section that I would imagine is opened up during warmer months. Busy, loud and vibrant atmosphere. Service was attentive and friendly. A Manager came over and checked on us a couple of times which was a nice touch. They source local as much as possible. Great spot for a celebration, date night, etc. Award winning chefs delivered. The Birthday Boy and all were happy. We will be back! read more

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My coworker recommended this place, and we were very excited to try it. Highly recommend making reservations. I was able to get reservations for a Sunday night at 4:45 pm. As everyone says, the parking lot is fairly small. We were able to get a spot and went in. The hostess greeted us and seated us immediately. I will say that it is absolutely 5 star service. Everyone was very kind and helpful. It's a good vibe, very neighborhood/family friendly. Our waitress gave us a lot of recommendations, which we appreciated. But we're one of those people that studies the menu intensely before we go there, so we knew we wanted. And we were starving. I got a peach mocktail while my husband got the old fashioned (that was smoked). We also got corn read. The drinks were delicious! The cornbread was pretty sweet and a little oily. It was okay. We ordered 4 appetizers, the chicken fried deviled eggs, the octopus, the pb&j pork belly, and the chargrilled oysters. We didn't love any of them, unfortunately. The deviled eggs had a thin layer of pale yellow fried skin that kept falling off. It wasn't too seasoned and just a little bland. The octopus was fishy and had a weird texture? Almost mushy. It didn't seem too fresh. The oysters were okay. I wouldn't get them again for that price. Like another reviewer said, the pb&j pork belly just had too much going on. The peanut butter was overpowering. It also had cornbread, jelly, and apple slices with it. The porkbelly was cooked very well though and delicious. We ordered the beef wellington for 2 for our main entrees. It was a show with it being wheeled out and cut/plated table side, which was cool. We loved the sides, the mashed potatoes & the creamed corn. It was simple and done well. We ordered the beef wellington medium rare, but it was a little overcooked. It was kind of tough. The sauce it came with had a not so great after taste. I really did not like it. They also have the beef wellington smoked (they add smoke under a cover?) And it didn't really add anything taste wise to the wellington. We almost always order dessert at a new restaurant, but after we finished, we opted not to get anything. I really wanted to love this place. Any it might be just our tastes, but we didn't love anything. It's a bit pricey, but everything is farm to table, sourced from a 100 mile radius. I might come back if I was in the area to try something else. read more

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Visiting from Texas but from the area. Wanted a good crab cake and this satisfied my craving. So yummy! Celebrated my sister-in-laws birthday and they provided a nice dessert with a sparkler. Service great also! Will be back. read more

The service and ambience were outstanding. The creative menu was a delight to see how farm was incorporated into the Fork. They helped make our special occasion one for the Bucket List. Will certainly return. read more

The Local - Celebration!!!! Gratefully they did not bring out the M-80's or cherry bombs. - Seafood Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

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SERVICE: My friend had already been at the table so I don't know about seating but the girl who was our server was very friendly and good with nonverbal cues. Never really had to wait a long time. AMBIANCE: The atmosphere here was about at a 4/10 for noise. (Good for conversation, not too loud, but also not so quiet as to be awkward or not to feel lively.) FOOD: Genuinely I understand why my friend kept recommending this place to me. Everything we ordered tasted really good. Nothing really missed. We got the pork belly w/ grits, beef carpaccio (that was my personal favorite), the pork buns (the bread on that was perfect), and the devilled eggs. OTHER: Price: I do think the food is a bit pricey but the quality reflects the price well. If you want something a step down, maybe try Pairings Bistro. Parking: I didn't struggle for parking at all even though it was peak dinner time (got there about 7pm). The lot is reasonably spacious and there are other shops around. The only thing I can think of that was a tiny bit annoying was that the tables for two table space was kind of sparse. They were hard to have the menu at or fit our dishes. But it was a pretty mild thing. I would strongly recommend this place if you want to have a nice dinner date! 'Casual upscale' is what I think. read more

The Local - Mojito - Seafood Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

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Muscles.....very heavy sauce. Marinara style, dense with spicy sausage. Out of the 25 or so muscles, I was able to taste just one getting through the thick sauce. Beef stroganoff. Again, heavy salty sauce, very thick. Struggling to get the beef flavor. The beef was quality, not chewy or rangy. Thick ribbon pasta, mushrooms, just dense & heavy with blue cheese. Asparagus. Grilled and delightful. Ceasars salad. Flavorful and crisp. Nice! Desserts. Very good. Pudding, marvelous. Banana creme..good. creme Brulee.. very very good​ read more

We happened upon this gem on our drive back for Arlington VA to our home in Southeastern PA. What started out as looking for a quick meal turned into a fantastic dining experience. We both started with a bowl of delicious cream of crab soup. Next, I had the oysters on the half shell and my wife had the beef tartare. Both were outstanding. For an entree, she had the seafood special. perfectly seared Scallops. I had the Maryland Crab cake. Ashley was our server, and she was very attentive and efficient. We will definitely return when we are passing through again read more

Wedge. Salad. Great service. Haley and Natalie were amazing! Great vibe inside and out!

Food was delicious, pricey. We went on Valentine's Day weekend. Limited menu, so was a bit disappointed because I went there to try the lobster pot pie. Great selection of wine. Waitress was so wonderful. Wish the place was in a larger area. Parking was challenging. Vibe was pretty good. If I don't go again it would be because of the parking. They did open up a new spot have not checked in. read more

Another trip to the local and the food and service is still excellent. This is a must try restaurant when you are in the area. read more

The Local - Beef short rib - Seafood Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

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Made reservations to celebrate my finance's birthday with a party of 5. When I made the reservation I told them we were celebrating a birthday. The waitress also asked and again was told we were celebrating. The food and cocktails were good, but I was disappointed that the birthday was never mentioned, especially after spending $400. read more

Lauren the waitress was amazing. Great food, atmosphere , and service! Delicious food! Must dine here! Cool vibe! read more

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Another excellent dinner. With that said, they changed their menu and I was hoping for Meatloaf and it's gone. Tonight they were out of short rib and Wellington. Shrimp and Grits was very good although a smallish portion. The Halibut was very plentiful! Nice dinner. read more

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Excellent place for craft beers and local fresh food, Fun and quirky atmosphere with friendly bar.