I was looking forward to lunch at The Local today with a friend. It was not very crowded and we got a table in the bar area with no trouble. We both started with soup. She had the cream of crab and I had the chef's chowder. It came out nice and hot which I appreciated in a cute small crock. The soup was flavorful, though I did not taste jalapeño at all. We decided to share a sandwich since we wanted soup and knew it would be too much. We decided to share the Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich since it's award winning and people talk about it all the time. The presentation was nice, a very large chicken breast with slaw and a branded bun with a side of fries. Unfortunately, it was soggy and really didn't deliver the deliciousness that I was hoping for. We were both disappointed. I love fries, however, these were quite soggy as well. We both left filling a little disappointed with our lunch experience. read more

The local never disappoints. My new current favorites are the Alexandra appetizer and the chicken and waffle entree. I've never had less than an excellent experience at The Local in Fallston or White Marsh! read more

Everything was great first off, the best part of our leisurely lunch was Jenna, in whose section we were lucky enough to be seated. we had drinks and charcuterie, then the short rib grilled cheese and artichoke salad, respectively. the charcuterie display was beautiful, a real work of art. that short rib grilled cheese was insane. the short rib was so flavorful! Drinks were fine, but i want to go on a bit more about Jenna. never have we ever met someone as genuine and personable as this young lady. when we come back it will be because of her. good food can be found plenty of places, but we can only find Jenna at The Local. read more

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The service was terrific. The food was okay. The drink I had was amazing and very different. It's not a must to try but not a bad place to stop by if you're in the area. I must speak on the service- it was excellent. read more

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Every time we come here we have an amazing experience!! The staff is so kind and very flexible, the food is INCREDIBLE, and we love to come and watch Sean B and DC play live music outside. Their crab and corn fritters were so incredible we ended up ordering another order of them. Always love and cherish our time at The Local! read more

The Local - Beef Wellington. Melted in our mouths - SO GOOD! - Seafood Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

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Great little place... if you can get in. Yes, they're the happening spot. It's a small niche place, so reservations and seating is tight. Don't let that deter you. They move through them quickly and so that 45min call ahead waitlist quickly becomes 5mins- you're next. The food and atmosphere are great. Decent prices for locally sourced food. The drinks are good and fairly priced as well. And the desserts? Great Scott's- they are decadent! Eat the desert (just fast for 30days afterwards). No seriously, the steaks were great, the apps were great. The drinks were great. Great service. And the S'mores Bread-pudding was GREAT ! Go ! You won't regret it. Yours truly, One Who Most Often Has Buyers Remorse After Dining Out. Ps- if you like Old Fashions. You'll be pleasantly surprised with theirs. read more

The Local - Prices. - Seafood Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

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This was put our third visit to The Local. We had dinner and cocktails on the patio. We sat at the patio bar and our server Carol couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. We started with the Cucumber Crush which is excellent. We had some cornbread with jalapeño whipped butter - to die for! We ordered the tuna appetizer which was perfect. The locally sourced angus beef tenderloin was melt in your mouth good, cooked to perfection.We finished off with the flourless chocolate cake. This is all while listening to some very nice live music. The Local has it all. Definitely raising the bat for Harford County dining. Every time we visit The Local it gets better. read more

The ambience was lovely and our server was very on point and never let our drinks run empty. It wasn't very busy so it was nice to have a quiet dinner on a Sunday on the patio. Sadly the food was a miss. The tomato soup and artichokes were not a hit. The mussels and crab claws were just ok and the salads just missed a lot of flavor profile. The hamburger came out almost raw and the beef Wellington was very tough and chewy. The best dish we had was the crab cakes overall. We enjoy fine dining and would give this a 5-6/10 read more

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Visited The Local on a trip to MD from Florida visiting friends and family. This place was recommended by a friend, and it did not disappoint. From our top notch service at the bar with Aron, to our amazing craft cocktails, especially the blackberry jalapeño margarita!! Don't forget about the food!! The "beets by chef" and the tuna tostada...also the beef stroganoff was one of the best I've ever tasted. And dessert....the Smore's bread pudding with the toffee ice cream!! All around excellent experience! Great food and service are hard to find, and when you get both in one shot, you get a "regular" customer! Even though Florida is home now, our next trip back will start and end with a meal at The Local! Bravo!! read more

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My wife enjoyed her meal. Having said that, they do not accommodate food insensitivity. I asked that the risotto be left off my plate. That left me with half of a squash to eat with some colorful garnish. The description of the dish is eloquent but grossly misleading. Where was the kale, the beets, the exotic mushrooms, the walnut pesto? What a disappointment! read more

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IMPRESSED!!! What a fantastic experience! Our waitress Camryn was outstanding and helpful with food and drink suggestions. We ordered the best charcuterie board I've ever had out at a restaurant, it was beautiful and delicious. Next up we had the filet and sea bass as entrees and we both finished every bite, even the sides were delicious. We rounded out the dinner with bananas foster. Holy cow it was so good! We were so stuffed from dinner but wanted to try it. I figured we would take a few bites..... no, instead we finished it too. Amazing dessert!!!!! The management is amazing and always around which is great to see. I would suggest reservations or calling ahead as it's a popular spot. read more

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The Beef Wellington for 2 exceeded my expectations. So tender, tasty, and a lot of food. Service was fantastic. It comes with fresh cream of corn (outstanding side) and Yukon mashed potatoes. It was a very memorable dinner for a special anniversary. The bar is also a fun and lively area to dine. read more

The Local - Seafood Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

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Visited here for the first time last Monday per a friends recommendation. We didn't know that the kitchen closes during certain hours during the day. So that is something to keep in mind. We ended up enjoying our drinks until the kitchen reopened. The staff were friendly. Our waiter showed great service and was very friendly. He had a very positive attitude. I had the watermelon basil mocktail turned into a cocktail. The waiter said he asked for Tito to be added. It was very tasty. We were given cornbread with some type of butter and I ordered the stuffed mushroom entree. All of the food was delicious. I would definitely recommend a visit to this restaurant. It can be easy to overlook the street where the restaurant is located. So drive slow when you get in the vicinity. I was told that it is also difficult to get reservations because sometimes they are booked out by a few weeks. We didn't have reservations since we just showed up not knowing the kitchen was closed. I'd recommend making reservations in advance because the restaurant doesn't look that big and can only accommodate a smaller number of people. read more

Love it love it love it. Ambiance is great. Design of the restaurant is great. Food is great. Totally recommend. I ordered crab devil eggs for an appetizer. The sauce that came with it really made the flavor of the eggs pop. I also had the avocado toast (Available during brunch on Sunday) with a strawberry basil mocktail. Delicious. I would definitely order it again. I took home the Capt Smith Cake but was so full never ate it. Maybe tonight. Avery was the best. He made us feel welcome, was super friendly and gave great recommendations. I will be back soon. read more

We decided to stop in as I had seen this place as I was passing by. The food was good, at least my partners was good. He ordered the chicken which I wished I had ordered. I ordered the stroganoff. The stroganoff was disappointing, it only had 3 medallions of beef. This was hardly worth $29. It's a good idea and a nice atmosphere however the prices are way too high. If I'm paying $29 for something I would expect to have a bigger portion. The waiter was awkward, nice guy however I found myself waiting and asking for things several times. He seemed too tided up with conversations. Just needs to better feel the appropriate timing. Again hardly worth the $69 I paid for dinner. Bottom line This place has good food, the 1/2 chicken was outstanding however there are some aspects that need rapid change in order for this establishment to survive past the honeymoon stage. read more

Recently had the pleasure of dining at the Local. The entire experience was first rate. Service, excellent. Food, excellent. Sitting was a little cramped but not enough to detract from experience. While the Local is not cheap, the food and experience are totally worth the cost. The manager, Stove, stopped by our table to check in, really taking the time ensure everything was up to our expectation. Nicely done, read more

Food was good. Live music was good. Service was slow. We got seated around 7:50pm (had reservations) and it took until 9:30/9:40pm before our entrees came out. We ordered them with appetizers, which were a bit slow to come out as well. We were getting ready to ask for the check and find somewhere else to eat. Not sure if I'll try them again. read more

Great service, ambiance, drinks, and of course FOOD! Never had a disappointing meal at the Local, and it's the first restaurant I recommend to people. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place! Great service, food, atmosphere! I'm been twice now and it just gets better! Highly recommend ! read more

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Interesting new American restaurant in the area! The set up inside and out is super cute, we sat outside on a semi-sunny day, I believe they have warmers inside the tent for colder days. The host station is right outside of the main door near the parking lot. You do have to walk through the restaurant to enter the outdoor area. The overall atmosphere for the restaurant was nice, it seemed very inviting to come eat, the overall restaurant is smaller inside but they have made the place look nice. Also the bathroom is unisex and was very clean, still looked new. Our server came right out after we sat and took our orders. The food came out pretty quickly. Food - the French fries seasoning was a little to sweet for our likening but otherwise cooked good, they were salty perfectly (kinda wished there was an option for no seasoning or another less sweet type). The oysters were great and you get lots of horseradish and cocktail sauce. Out of all the three dishes we got, we'd say the salad was our favorite, it had a nice light dressing and lots of different things inside. Next try we are going to try the other oyster dish! Also there's a note on the menu that it changes based on the seasons, so we can't wait to come back and visit. read more

The Local - Seafood Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

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The Local is always our go to for a nice dinner or lunch. Every time we go, we are met with exceptional service and the food is good no matter what is ordered. read more

The Local - The Local Old Fashioned with a Sagamore 8 year aged rye whisky - Seafood Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

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Always fantastic!! We went for lunch and had the French dip and the Short rib grilled cheese. This was my second time getting the French dip. I have had them all over this country and this is the one. My only regret was not being able to eat the rest of my wife short rib sandwich. Also the wait staff is always on point. Keep up the good work and we will see you soon. read more

I went there once for a fund raiser and oh my gosh, everything was wonderful; the food, the service, the music and atmosphere. You just can't go wrong! read more

Without a doubt, the best food in Harford County. Meatballs Mac and Cheese Cheese steak "egg roll" So much more.... These might sound like basic items but they are far from basic. Everything on the menu, that I tried was amazing. To top it off - great service, awesome management and of course the chef!!!! Gil Perrone & Family Realtor Long & Foster 443-917-6600 read more

Fabulous experience at The Local! Food was tremendous and the portions were generous. Our waiter was attentive and super friendly but not intrusive. The only down side to the whole night was the smoke odor from the smoked bourbon drink special that night. Not a fan. read more

The Local - Duck Confit - Seafood Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

WOW! Loved the food! For me - the best thus far in Harford county. Loved the fusioned flavor. The waitress was amazing - the manager was very attentive and made sure we were enjoying ourselves. Wish they were in a bigger place with better parking.. other than that it's super great! read more

My husband and I have been here multiple times and have always enjoyed the experience! The food, drinks, and desserts are DIVINE! Great service, too! read more

The Local - Charcuterie board! - Seafood Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

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The atmosphere is beautiful. The service could not be better- absolutely 10 out of 10. From the hostess to the manager! Very impressive. Food was a bit under seasoned- and I would avoid the stroganoff. My steak was perfectly done and super tender. read more

Haven't had a dish that wasn't fantastic. One of our go to spots for a night out without the kids.

Will definitely be a return customer. Our server was friendly, really helpful, knowledgeable, and even brought us a free dessert to share. The food was delicious, well portioned, and beautifully plated. The Lilac cocktail was every gin-lover's perfect cocktail. The chef clearly appreciates a clean flavor, but an exciting one. In short, this was fun eating and I can't wait to try the rest of the menu read more

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Good meal and great service. We were seated quickly at our reserved time. Always enjoy their cocktails. I had the Hey, Darlin which was good but a tad sweater than I was expecting. Enjoyed the evening appetizer special. Our entrees were the Braveheart Farm Filet and the Cast Iron Halibut. I was slightly unimpressed with the flavoring of the corn and risotto but overall the portion was large enough and I even brought some home. Had a nice crème brûlée for dessert. My only negative is the cornbread that was brought out after we were seated. It is way too sweet, almost tasted like cake. I wish they would offer some nice rolls or a baguette as an alternative. Personal preference as I've never understood why people put sugar in cornbread. Just would prefer an alternate option. read more

Decent overpriced food with a Cecil County hillbilly atmosphere. I couldn't hear my mother talking because the "entertainment " was way too loud & obnoxious. Example of some songs played super loud, shake it for me girl, save a horse ride a cowboy & it's getting hot in here. I cannot make this up, the guitar player was stand on one of the tables next to me playing. I tried to get a picture but he jumped down before I could catch that elevated upscale moment. For a real elevated local meal, save yourself & go to Pairings Bistro. You're welcome read more

The Local - Longhaired Beetle Bailey just jumped off a customers table - Seafood Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

Amazing. My husband and I have gone to dinner at The Local two weekends in a row and everything has been fantastic. Highlights include the cocktails, Caesar salad and beet salad, short ribs, Newberry Smith Island Cake, and the S'mores martini. The S'mores martini is awesome!! Can't wait to see their spring menu. read more

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Wow! Been trying to get into this place since they opened. Tonight we took a chance and were able to get a seat for two for a seating on Friday night prime time. The atmosphere is like a local pub where everybody knows your name. The music is mixed but pleasant being played through the speakers. The service is great and Libby was a superb server But, if you really want to get to know, this place order the "Ma-The-Meatloaf". As seen in the picture below, this is by far and away the best meatloaf I have ever had... I have no words! To top it off this place boasts of being farm to table with everything being local with 100 miles. We had a chance to meet the manager, Russell McCann, and he was not only friendly, but amazingly gracious and we felt connected. The flourless chocolate torte is frantically amazing. Finally, you got a love a place that carries Eagle Rare bourbon. If you're in the local, I recommend The Local! read more

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We had lunch at The Local which was very good. The bar was open so we picked the best seats. The beef stroganoff & salmon entrees were the best ever. Our cocktails were fun & well balanced. It was nice to see all of their items were local. So glad the chef knows good food. read more

The Local - #happycrablady - Seafood Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

This was our first time at The Local. The food was amazing - it melts in your mouth! Clean restaurant, friendly staff, the owner even stopped by our table to see how everything tasted. Cynthia was our server - she was personable, knowledgeable, and kept our food at a good pace - timed right! We loved it here and we can't wait to back! read more

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Great food, great service! Love all the appetizers. The Local is little pricey, but well worth it.

Great time ! Celebrated my daughter's birthday there. Great service and great food. My son in law and I shared a tomahawk steak. With plenty left to take home. read more

Went for my mother's birthday. Server was incredibly kind and attentive (bald guy. Can't remember his name.) Food was good and since it was a weeknight, not incredibly crowded. Ambiance is quite calming. Perfect for a low key birthday dinner or a date night. read more

The Local - Pork Chop over risotto. - Seafood Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

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Great food. The cheesesteak egg rolls are awesome. Love the max and cheese too. Love the bar side of the restaurant. Attentive servers.