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The Local

3.8 (99 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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Kiwi drink. Spectacular
Nycole R.

First time here! Wooow it's a yes for me. Very nice ambiance. Live music. Friendly and knowledgeable staff! Food was excellent!

Ivory C.

This food is always solid it might not always be a 10 out of 10 but if you want to place you're going to get quality good service and a nice atmosphere at all times you're going to come here to do it.

Espresso martini flight
Shanel J.

Stopped in for drinks. Had an espresso martini flight. Automatically yes. My friend got a smoked old fashion, smelled amazing, they said it tasted as good as it smelled. Bartenders were super nice. I wish they stayed open later, I would visit more.

Chicken and Chicken & Waffle
Anna-caroline B.

The service was pretty quick! I did walk right in and it was mostly empty around 11:30! It was pretty and clean inside! The crab chowder was so delicious ! My first time trying it! The chicken and waffles were huge and very very good! Would come back

Chicken Sliders
Mike J.

HAPPY HOUR!!!! We sat outside at the bar and had an amazing time. Didn't catch everyone's name that served us but Rachel was amazing. Atmosphere and customer service were perfect! We ordered the following: Peach basil smash: 10/10 best drink of the night Feeling spicy: 8/10 Paradise punch: 8/10 Baja bliss: 7/10 White sangria: 4/10 pass Old fashioned: 8/10 Chargrilled oyster no bacon: 9/10 PEI mussels no sausage: 9/10 loved the tomato. Fra diavola like. Local wings: 7/10 low count for price but not bad Chicken sliders: 10/10 the BEST sliders I've had.

Melody A.

If you are in the Towson area you have to stop by The Local! Everything was amazing. Even the water! Lol! The Steak Sando......Tendernism at its finest. The braised pot roast just melted in my mouth. The onions, the cheese, the aioli...... Oh My! I never knew lunch could be this good! The crab chowder was delicious. And of course you have to end with an espresso martini, now make it a blueberry one. The atmosphere is cozy and warm. Come on over to Eat Local, Drink Local and be Local. Enjoy!

Oysters, fries, beer
Thembi S.

Really great service here! I sat at the bar and every person behind the bar took good care of me. Unfortunately I was less than impressed with the beer options, so went with a recommendation from one of the bartenders. I ended up ordering the oysters appetizer and a side of fries. The oysters were pretty bland, so I wouldn't get those again, but the fries were good. Payment was easy. I'd return, but would definitely order something else.

Shrimp cocktail with avocado mousse
Lisa B.

The Local at the Avenue has a new chef!!! It's worth a try back to this gem on the avenue. Last time I visited, I happened to see a familiar face and I couldn't place him and then I remembered... I saw this man on my TV. He is an award-winning chef who has won various local competitions, and I am just amazed by the new and innovative offerings on the menu. For something special, look for items with UNEEK in the name as that's his handle, if you really wanna get a feel for his culinary flair. Wow, the new chicken sandwich is fantastic and very innovative. The chicken is perfectly juicy, well seasoned and the slaw that accompanies it just sets your taste buds off. French fries were pipping hot, crispy and tasty. My only complaint was they had a little too much salt for my liking. The bartenders like Jamie and Jay provide craft cocktail service with tasty temptations and if they're not too busy, a nice side of pleasant conversation. Every time we've visited this location it's been super clean, so clean you could eat off the floor, even in the bathroom, but why would you when there are high top chairs and booth and table seatings which are comfortable for people of all heights and sizes. No detail was left unattended to...there are purse hangers, and charging stations at the bar. The bathrooms are easy to get to, clean, well lit and the floor is perfect for people who might need a little extra help or have canes or walkers. There's a fantastic private room which you can book for parties. The price is a little steep and out of my budget, but if you've got a special event coming up, check them out. As with all other businesses on the avenue, sometimes parking can be challenging, but if you snag a spot in front, you're good to go. Don't walk, run to the avenue and tempt your taste buds at The Local.

Crab Cake Sandwich
Kiera W.

Delicious, flavorful, lump crab cake. The kale slaw and tomato paired very well on the sandwich. The fresh cut fries were cooked well and sprinkled with flaky sea salt, yum!

Strawberry creme brulee
Shirlonda S.

Kendall server and Danielle (mngr) were both great and very accommodating. The egg plant sandwich was a bit too bready however Danielle helped the situation. The drinks and food were good. Staff excellent, pricing is fair and they have a happy hour menu, Wednesday happy hour is all night. Great atmosphere/ ambiance. Plenty of parking.

Espresso martini
BaÅŸak O.

Nice ambiance! Pretty good foods... Nice services... . Actually I want to go one more time only thing is too far!

Local Wings
Jordan J.

The food and drinks were 10/10. The servers were friendly and thoroughly explained the restaurant and menu, but the manager had to assist as the server did not come back for an extended period of time. It's so pretty inside, I'm happy I stumbled upon it!

Cheesesteak egg roll
Jacintha T.

French Dip Bao Buns Soft , buttery bao bun, stuffed with prime rib. The mustard has a hint of spice that kicked it up a notch and I appreciated that there was plenty of it. Flavorful au jus! These were phenomenal! Only downside is you only get 2. Cheesesteak Egg Rolls Meat, cheese and couple of onions. Boring and basic AF. The ketchup was good. I dipped them in the remaining au jus and smothered them in the ketchup to make it better.Skip them! Buttermilk Chicken Sando Definitely glad I got the B&B on the side. I am not a sweet pickle fan. Sandwich overall was way too sweet, even without the pickles. There needed to be more acid in the slaw. There also needed to be some cheese. Chicken breast was a tad overcooked making it dry. While I can see what they were trying to do, the executed version missed them mark making it Just an okay sandwich. Shoe string fries were cold and over cooked or reheated not sure where they went awry with these. Fries were really dry. From the amount of small pieces it appeared like I got the last of the fries before they made more. Great decor. Service was good. All in all there was only one fantastic item on the menu, everything else missed the mark of "elevated comfort food". So not worth the $50 price point.

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1 year ago

The food was great. The price of some things may make u not want to try it but its so worth it!! The inside was amazing! Loved the vibe!!

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2 years ago

Savannah was wonderful! Food was great there is a reason the chicken sandwhich us award winning!!

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2 years ago

Really interesting menu and great service. Sat in the bar area, which was pleasant. The dining room didn't even look as nice

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A solid extension of the Fallston location. Good food. Great service. Ice atmosphere.

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Very underwhelmed. The service was great, but the kitchen was unable to support the menu. A bit pricey.

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So it was the day before Christmas Eve and the parking outside was completely insane. Based on…read morethat, we thought that it would be totally packed and we'd probably be waiting an hour to get in. Much to our surprise, we were seated right away. It was busy for sure, but there were available tables. The staff looked a little tired, which is reasonable given the circumstances. Our waitress came right out, took our drink orders, took our food orders, and was super friendly. Our food did take an unusually long time to come out. But when it finally did, everything was good and correctly prepared. We had a great evening and were on our merry way. I'm assuming the kitchen was simply backed up and don't hold it against them. I've been here before, and that has not been a problem in the past, so I'm just going to say it was a holiday situation.

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