I visited The Local on the Avenue recently and decided to grab a bite and cocktail. The atmosphere provides an upscale yet industrial feel. I sat at the bar and bartender Ed was working that night and is all about service while being entertaining. The salad was fresh and the steak was tender and tasty. The cocktail was delicious! I asked for a twist on an old fashioned with chocolate and chili bitters and it's a great spicy version of the drink. Value is good, not cheap but worth every penny. Definitely check out this Local location and visit the team who works hard to provide an amazing experience. Cheers! read more

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The local expanded from its main location in bel air to white march taking up the old spot of wayward. The local has great fresh and locally sourced food and the new space is very spacious but highly recommend making a reservation because it fills up quick. The upstairs is a whiskey bar and the old oyster place next door is fine dining. The bartenders here are absolutely amazing and make awesome drinks. Very attentive. The food is good but on the pricier side. I came here for 2024 NYE event and had a blast. The music from Hero Entertainment was the most engaging, lively, and entertaining band ive seen in awhile. Good music and great location, looking forward to coming back here. read more

The Local - Comfort Food Near Me - Nottingham, Maryland

Absolutely loved this place! The ambiance is very much laid back, mature, have a good time vibes! The lighting was low with the option of downstairs and upstairs dining and bar tenders on both levels. The upstairs bar was smaller which gave off a more intimate up close & personal vibe! Of which the bar tender (Ted/Fred) I can't remember which, please forgive me , HE WAS AMAZING AND SKILLED!!! I ordered the oysters, they were on the small side but definitely tasty and cooked well! They had live entertainment that I enjoyed! The service was awesome and I'll definitely be back! read more

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My Wife and I stopped in for lunch. Since the menu had M/P for the crab cake sandwich, I asked our waiter what was the market price? He told us $32.00. We each ordered the crab cake sandwich. When the food came, I asked the waiter in the future are there options instead of French fries, since my wife don't eat fries. He said yes there was. Shortly thereafter without asking the waiter brought a salad that we did not order. When we got the bill, we were charged $36 for the one and $40 for the one the waiter brought the salad that we did not ask for. The waiter told us he made a mistake on the price of the crab cake and added $4 for the salad. We were not happy but paid the bill anyway read more

I've been here a few times and every time I've had a great experience. Everything I've ordered has been a hit. For appetizers I've had the Cheesesteak egg rolls which are so good with the spicy ketchup! Then the chargrilled oysters are good as well. Their cornbread with the jalapeño butter is divine! Get more if you can, you won't regret it. I 100% recommend the sea bass and short ribs. The bartenders and servers are so helpful while trying to decide on what to order. The ambiance is very nice as well! Can't wait to go back! read more

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I enjoyed some of the charcuterie board. I sent the seabass back was pretty dry. The shrimp and egg roll were ok. read more

I think will be one of my new favorites! They have live performances. The staff members were friendly and helpful! The airline chicken 9/10 it's come with beans and potato salad...unfortunately you cannot substitute the sides...you just have to add to it...not really of fan of that but ok The soup bowl was so cute and the soup 10/10 The fried chicken deviled eggs 5/10...there is no chicken lol This location has 2 levels and outside seating. read more

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The service could certainly be quicker. but everyone is really nice and accommodating. Not as personable if you're looking for that kind of vibe. The food is pretty decent... like my green beans could've been cooked a little bit more however they were tasty; I do like that the menu is different everytime I come. Good wine selection. Full Bar. Upstairs area for dining and outdoor dining with a lil fire pit very cute. Again everyone is always nice it's a beautiful set up. The music could also be more modern-day tunes.. but hey beggars can't be choosers either way ive been here a more than 3 times & I enjoy the food everytime. read more

The Local - salmon - Comfort Food Near Me - Nottingham, Maryland

Came here on our anniversary last week during Halloween. We didn't need a reservation. The restaurant was a little on the slow side from the outside but def had a crowd of regulars inside. The outdoor fire pits were on and allowed for a nice backdrop in our anniversary photos. We sat at the bartop and had an excellent barkeep. She brought us waters immediately and some menus to glance at. We had just had dinner. We only wanted a few drinks, but ended up getting dessert as well. We had 2 signature cocktails. Mine was a light and sweet vodka cocktail called the honey bee. Kevin enjoyed a sugar rush espresso martini then switched to a new drink not on the menu yet. The barkeep told us about the competition coming up to create new cocktails for the seasonal menu. Her drink was outstanding! Def on the sweeter side and a perfect dessert drink to cap off our night. We ended with an apple pastry dessert, yummy! We will def be back to have some southern food for dinner sometime. Jake n kev read more

The Local - Apple dessert crostada, def a great dessert! - Comfort Food Near Me - Nottingham, Maryland

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The Local has become a regular spot for me and my girls lately. The staff is always friendly and hilarious, always willing to make the experience a great one and can whip up a great drink (or 3!). Not pictured: the beef stroganoff. Oh my, it's absolutely amazing. 10/10 recommend. Great flavor, the beef is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is really good! I'm not a fan of blue cheese but it adds a flavor I never knew beef stroganoff needed! The meat and cheese board is amazing as well, great assortment of meats and cheeses and olives! All of the bartenders are incredible but there's one who always stands out: Ed! We love him and will always return to a seat at the bar because of him! You can't miss him, he's the one with personality and height. read more

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All the food looked great, but nothing had any taste, other than the wing appetizer. With your eyes closed, you really couldn't distinguish four different meals from one another. Our experience at the Local in Fallston was lightyears better than our experience here regarding the food. Our server was very enthusiastic. Even the creme brulee was subpar. Won't return. Too much money to not taste like anything. Music was also kind of loud. read more

This place is beautifully decorated and the furniture is very comfortable. We came at 1:20pm and it was mostly empty so the lunch rush must've just ended. Service was fast and friendly. We ordered the crab cake sandwich, Caesar salad and mussels. Everything was really good, and nicely seasoned. These were the best mussels I've had in MD (similar to a Massachusetts quality)! Would definitely go back! read more

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Came here because the spot I planned to go to was packed. Chrissy and Ed are great bartenders. The ambiance was great. Food was incredible. I will be back. read more

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Wanted to add my photos. Been waiting for this yelp page to pop up so I could edit my review to show the wonderful food we experienced... Please continue below for my full review cuz it was a slam dunk. read more

The Local - veggie lasagna - Comfort Food Near Me - Nottingham, Maryland

Have been here a few times and it is solid. Solid cocktails, solid food, solid service. The newer location from their original up in Fallston, this location is *much* bigger and is, likewise, always packed. Our go-to is always the fried chicken deviled eggs. That's right, I said it. The batter on these babies takes deviled eggs to the next level (and with that spicy sauce: perfection) The Thai curry mussels is a *really nice* change on the norm. In the vid: - broccolini: well cooked, heavy on the Parmesan - fried deviled eggs, ofc - summer berry salad: so light, sweet and fresh - grilled oysters: good flavor To note: there's a gap between 3-4pm (I believe) when the kitchen closes before dinner. While they won't serve food, they still serve drinks Also came on Saturday night when a two -piece band was playing and, even sitting somewhat close at the bar, the acoustics were good in that the music was loud enough to enjoy without having to scream and could still carry on a natural conversation. ...also to note: Saturday night: every table was booked, every spot at the bar taken and every customer was happy...it was a good vibe in there! Last thing, promise: we didn't get it but the presentation of the beef wellington was **impressive**. It comes rolled out on a cart, under a smoked dome and that cut of meat is huge. The drizzle of sauce added to it all. read more

Well if you like Anthony Bourdain you will be right at home with the decor. The spouse and I both got sandwiches but opted to split the sandwiches in half -- so we both wound up with half the chicken sandwich and half the Bourdain. This was a pricer American food place but the prices seemed on point with upscale American bar food. The table next to us ended up with the short rib pot pie and some seafood platter that i eyed with envy -- next time girlie next time. read more

Food was awesome and place looks very modern and stunning our server Maya was very friendly and down-to-earth overall, a must try place in white marsh avenue! read more

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My wife and I were nearby and decided to check out The Local due to the good reviews. It was situated behind a Waffle House, in a nondescript building, but was actually decorated very nicely inside. We arrived at around 10 of 3 and were told that the kitchen closed at 3, which we were unaware of. We felt a bit rushed, but they seated us and got our orders in before then. We both started with the cream of crab soup, which was served in cast iron pots. The soup was thick & creamy, and there was a good amount of crab, although no lumps. There was also a touch of sherry, which enhanced the flavor quite a bit. For our entrees, I had the Hot Italian, which was served on some nice crusty bread. The whole sandwich had been toasted in the broiler, so the bread and exposed meats were crispy and sort of bacony. The included shoestring fries were a bit limp, but were well-salted and delicious. My wife had the fried green tomatoes, which was surprisingly flavorless, despite being advertised as having "herb and Old Bay encrusted" corn meal, Sherry cream, and roasted tomato vinaigrette. Neither of us could taste any of those flavors, and the whole thing was kind of "meh". Our server was friendly & generally kept up with us during our visit. During the last half of our meal, we had to contend with several flies, which would not leave us alone, no matter how many times we swatted at them. Overall, we enjoyed most of our visit & will likely go back if we're in the area again. read more

My husband and I are very familiar with restaurant week and we try to go when they pop up as we like to try new foods and new restaurants at what is usually a cheaper than normal cost. So went for restaurant week at The Local this past weekend and were very excited about their 4 course meal options. My husband is a huge fan of lobster and when we saw the lobster pot pie as part of the pri fixe menu, we decided we had to try it! Given that it is restaurant week, one of my red flags is that the restaurant week menu was not readily available for you. You had to specifically ask your waitress for it. While this may not bother others, it bothered me because if you're going to partake in restaurant week, why are you trying to hide it from your guests? That being said, when the waitress showed as the restaurant week menu, we noticed that the lobster pot pie AND the soup options were taken off. The waitress kindly told us that the restaurant decided to change the menu yesterday (literally the day restaurant week promo started) to exclude some items though they were readily available on the regular menu. At this point, we were both pretty disappointed because the menu items we wanted we were no longer a part of restaurant week. We honestly debated leaving the restaurant as well because 1) this place was expensive if you chose items off the regular menu. Entree prices averaged $40. And 2) why would eat at a place that didn't offer us what we were looking for, we came SPECIFICALLY for the lobster pot pie FOR restaurant week prices. However, when I made reservations, the hostess took down my credit card info so that if I cancelled within 24 hours, they would have to charge $25 a person. Therefore, we didn't want to leave without having a meal because we were worried the restaurant would charge us $50 since they had my card on file. We ultimately decided to share a 4 course meal since honestly, our appetite was ruined since we didn't REALLY want anything else on the restaurant week menu. We ended up getting the beef carpaccio, Caesar salad, beef stroganoff and creme brulee. The food was pretty good in my opinion and the waitress was kind enough to bring out both the appetizer and salad at the same time. However, when the bill came, the restaurant also charged us $5 for splitting the 4 course meal!! While the food was pretty good, it was just disappointment after disappointment that we just ended up paying the additional $5 because I didn't want to be a "Karen" over $5. So, we will NOT be going back to The Local as it really felt like they made a very nice restaurant week menu to lure guests in and then decided to change it last minute and trap you into having to stay and eat... I have included what the restaurant week menu was originally. And we both really wanted to try the cream of crab soup and the chefs chowder ... read more

The Local - The original restaurant week menu. They decided to take off the soup options, the s'mores doughnut option, and the lobster pot pie... - Comfort Food Near Me - Nottingham, Maryland

Service was good, but I was underwhelmed by the food. Mocktail had no flavor, tasted like soda water. read more

The Local - Blueberry no-jito (mocktail) - Comfort Food Near Me - Nottingham, Maryland

i would have given this place at least 4.5 stars before they changed the menu and removed the two items my partner and myself would come for. The verlasso Salmon and Seafood Risotto. I've tried other items and they were ok but those two dishes were worth the drive from Pikesville to the congested parking and over crowded area of any restaurant located on the Ave. We have no reason to come now unless we're in the area, which we rarely are. Shame because I enjoyed the atmosphere and those dishes were our favorite. read more

Oh, The Local. They're are not enough words to describe home much I enjoy this place. Food? A1. Service? Second to none. The location and what they did inside comes all together for a great experience. Anthony Bourdain would be impressed. read more

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Love this place!!' Food is amazing and I enjoy the live bands they have too. Their drinks are great and I also love the seasonal items they have in rotation as well. read more

The cheesesteak egg rolls, fried deviled eggs, airline chicken, cream of corn, and whipped potatoes were all 10/10. Cocktails were good as well. Prices are fair for the food quality and portions. The menu features a lot of variety for a fine dining restaurant that only works with locally sourced ingredients. Service was fast and friendly for a Friday night. Interior is well decorated and upscale. read more

The Local - Airline chicken with whipped potatoes and cream of corn - Comfort Food Near Me - Nottingham, Maryland

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Good food -great service-ambiance nice What more could you ask? I am thankful this place is local- Probably my favorite place in Harford county . read more

I am so disappointed with our carryout meal. One diner enjoyed the lobster fingers. We all enjoyed the beet salads. The crab cakes were good. Fries were a bit doughy and greasy. The big disappointment was the "lobster pot pie". It is described as "butter poached 6oz cold-water lobster tail, poached claw and knuckle meat, mirepoix vegetable medley, farm fresh English peas, lobster tarragon veloute, flaky European puff pastry crust ". Perhaps it's better in the restaurant and not as carry out (but that's generous I think). The "flaky" puff pastry crust was a greasy, flavorless pancake. The small split lobster tail was served in the shell and not loosened at all so I had to dig it out. No sign of the "poached claw and knuckle meat". There was a container of some brownish, gelatinous goo that I suppose was the mirepoix. $44 and I was grossed out and hungry. I'd vote this one as overpriced and snooty. I was hoping for salmon or sea bass but they only serve farmed fish - not wild caught. At those prices I hope the fish got massages and little bathrobes. read more

The Local - Lobster Pot Pie? - Comfort Food Near Me - Nottingham, Maryland

Fun new restaurant in White Marsh and from what we could tell at lunch, they stay busy! We had to make reservations to get a table at lunch! They have a nice open space with a bar in the middle right after you walk in. Nice welcoming atmosphere. The dinning room to the right when you walk in wasn't open at lunch but looks like a great spot for a group happy hour, as it's semi private. Our service was great, the server came out and checked on us and took our order right away despite how busy they were The food came out in a reasonable amount of time and the food and menu were similar to The Local in Fallston Go check out this new place in the white marsh avenue. read more

The Local - Buttermilk fried chicken sandwiches - Comfort Food Near Me - Nottingham, Maryland

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Try the beef carpaccio. It will knock your socks off! We also had crab cakes that are huge and full of lump crab meat, eggplant parm and chicken parm. Amazing food and amazing service!!! read more

Been coming here for years. Food is always excellent, and I appreciate the seasonal changes to the menu. One thing I might mention that could be better - occasionally the dishes get too crowded with ingredients. Truffle oil is nice, but it doesn't have to be present in every dish. Otherwise, we love the atmosphere and the servers are always friendly and knowledgeable about the food. Keep it up, but keep it simple! read more

Not surprised this place is awesome. We went there for lunch and they have done an amazing job inside. The food is delicious and the service is great! This is what The Avenue needed. Great job! read more

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Food is fantastic, they definitely know how to prepare very tasty meals. Service is spectacular with very friendly knowledgeable wait staff. The ambiance is exactly what you would expect for a sports/bar. The drinks are fantastic, very refreshing and worth the money. This place has become my favorite. read more

The Local - Chicken sandwich - Comfort Food Near Me - Nottingham, Maryland

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Solid addition to the White Marsh area! Although it was a busy Saturday night we were seated quickly without reservations. I love the decor and ambiance of the restaurant, super date night vibes. The live music was on point. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, that's something I appreciate. We ended up having the chargrilled oysters, the scallops and the crab cakes. The oysters were ok but not exactly what I would call chargrilled and a little cold. The scallops were delicious, maybe one of the best dishes I've had in a while! And the crab cakes were great as well, they came with fries that were perfectly seasoned. If it's someone in your party is celebrating a Bday please tell them because they put a massive rocket of a candle in their cake and it's hilarious! You've been warned. read more

This place is amazing. We accidentally found this place while shopping. The outdoor area is so nice for dining. We ate in the dining room whch was also nice. Our waiter was attentive and very nice. The cream of crab soup was the best I've ever eaten. We had the chicken sandwich and the most outrageous crab cake eggs Benedict! The crabs Benedict was the best brunch meal we've ever ordered! We also had the mimosa pitcher (orange) which also didn't disappoint. The only negative I can even come up with was I thought the music was a little loud (I'm 52, but I was eating with a 22 year old who thought the music wasn't overly loud). We live in DE and will definitely be coming back! This place is worth a 50 minute drive! read more

Food was ok, but the business practices are the reason that I will never return. Made reservations for a party of 6. I was asked to pay a $150 reservation hold fee, which I thought was high, but I was ok with it. We showed up for dinner and two of our party were sick. The 4 of us had dinner, paid over $325 for dinner. Got home and got an email that my card was being charged a $50 "no show" fee. I called, sent multiple emails and got no response from the management. Needless to say, will not go there again. Beware if you are making reservations! read more

The food and service at local is always top notch. It could be bar food or fine dining it's all good. read more

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Rude front desk staff. The things they said would probably get them fired in years past but these days it seems acceptable. Food is fine but not worth it with so many other choices around. Great ambiance and could be a good spot with a friendlier staff and better food prep. read more

The food was amazing. I ordered the gumbo and I've never tried gumbo and it was amazing. It was really good. The service however was a bit slow and they weren't busy, but I understand the ambience was very nice. Very relaxing wasn't too loud at all and they played songs that I knew. read more

The menu is stupid and overly complicated. My 16 year old child wanted to order chicken tenders and fries because he is a picky eater and they said no because he's too old. This place can suck my entire dick. I hope every employee here gets a flat tire. Fuck em read more

if you are looking for AMAZING food, drinks, and atmosphere The Local at The Avenue at White Marsh is the restaurant for you The service is impeccable and live music is an added bonus! read more

We had the best time! Andrew F was our server and was so attentive and helpful for our first time there. Food was amazing, drinks were great. Outdoor bar is really nice as well. Will be back 10/10! Get the mussels, they are in a red sauce with Italian sausage read more