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    The Outpost American Tavern

    4.3 (280 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    THE OUTPOST AMERICAN TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

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    Hipster
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Chocolate Guava Tart
    Farah K.

    A quick xmas eve dinner while we were in the neighborhood, we decided to secure some resys while in the 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.

    Outside
    Ana B.

    Listen I love that the neighborhood has a place to go. The staff here is lovely. The room is super kitschy and there's an outdoor space and several different rooms and it's a really beautiful space. That said the people here who like the Lindsay Lohan martini are wrong. This martini is probably the most disgusting thing I've ever drank and it's oddly pricey, and it makes me sad that people think this is good. The food isn't bad.

    Early Riser IPA (Falling Branch)
    Dan A.

    Smaller Neighborhood Tavern with a decent size Bar area which is at the front of the restaurant-sectioned dining area with some outdoor seating. Semi-busy on a Friday around 6:30. Parking is a bit tricky given permit only after 6 in the area. Took a chance since ordering to go but would've parked away from the restaurant if we were dining in. Ordered to go and tried a couple of their rotating drafts-Tropical Squall Blonde Ale (Dogfish), Early Riser IPA (Falling Branch). Both were tasty but the Blonde Ale was a bit too fruity for me. Ordered the Burger given the House ground Wagyu and Primal round. Delicious Burger that was cooked to ordered temp-smoked Gouda and truffle aioli took it over the top-dare I say this is one of the top Burgers in the Bmore area! BBQ Beef Ribs (special) caught our eye and didn't disappoint-peach bbq sauce was unique and worked well with the slow cooked Ribs. Outpost Nachos with house fried tortilla chips and chorizo was tasty as well the house made mozzarella sticks (Le Fromage Frit). House made is a recurring theme here which is a good thing! Sat at the Bar while waiting for our order and service was friendly and attentive. As I was leaving, they were getting busy. Cozy spot serving elevated Pub food and not to be missed!

    Chicken Littles
    Manny S.

    Cozy gem that's almost hidden in Fed Hill. Daily specials and a great Happy Hour. Great drink list with a well trained casual staff. I recommend their Fried Chicken Sandwich.

    Softshell Sando w/truffle fries - so good!
    Casper C.

    Outpost is a solid brunch spot in Baltimore! Just FYI this place does not offer milk alternatives so keep that in mind. They have a variety of amazing dishes and cocktails (if you don't drink I recommend asking the bartender to whip up a unique mocktail to your liking, they do a great job!). I also suggest seeing what they have to offer for their special menu. I got the Softshell Sando with Parmesan truffle fries which is a special menu item they had at the time. The softshell crab was full of flavor, the tomatoes, lettuce and sauce complemented the dish very well. Vibe-wise you'll get an American bar type atmosphere, nothing special but still comfortable. The service was quick and on point! I would come back to try their other dishes!

    Nachos
    Chemutai S.

    Nice ambiance, intimate and homey. Food came out slow (it was a sandwich and nachos) and we were one of the few people in there. Other than the fries, the food was a huge miss for me with the overall quality being poor. The service was also lacking (other than the hostess who seemed like she was also handling other responsibilities). Almost felt like an inconvenience to the staff as most of their attention went to talking amongst themselves. When asked for our check for the extremely overpriced meal, we waited some time due to staff behind the bar tasting drinks. Normally, I wouldn't mind waiting but at the time, we were the only customers in there. Had high hopes for this place based off reviews but left very disappointed.

    Mitzi T.

    Service was great. Food was also pretty good - I definitely recommend the outpost nachos! The hasta luego miguel was also really good if you love spicy margaritas! Serving sizes were pretty big! Place had indoor and outdoor seating - host gave us an option of where to sit

    Uncrustable donuts
    Amber F.

    Completely random outing and I wasn't disappointed. Happy hour specials are decent. I had the chicken slider; a touch dry, but good flavors. Bar staff was attentive and made good suggestions for different cocktails based on what I was feeling. Now, these freaking "donuts". My word. An uncrustable has no business being this good. It's fried and then coated in cinnamon sugar and it's just EVERYTHING.

    Kaylee T.

    Came here on a nice day and sat outside for lunch and a drink. I wasn't in love with the menu but ended up getting the house smoked turkey sandwich and really enjoyed it. The mint cocktail I got was also perfect for a nice warm day outside. I think this could be a good spot for a chill date night due to the quiet atmosphere and good food/drinks.

    Nachos
    Michele M.

    Great location in an elevated neighborhood in the Federal Hill area. Very cozy and the staff was super friendly. Tried some local draft beers. Munched on the Outpost nachos and the chipotle lemon pepper and butter wings. The nachos were amazing! The wings had great flavor but a little on the salty side. Would definitely recommend if ever in the Baltimore Inner Harbor area

    Manhattan
    Ty M.

    Went here during the week for a good little happy hour to treat myself to a nice drink. Been seeing this place a lot on my Instagram and they got really good reviews on yelp so I wanted to try it. Only a couple blocks away from my house, so I ended up walking there. I already knew exactly what I wanted from seeing the videos of the canned nachos and let me tell you they did not disappoint. All of the ingredients tasted extremely fresh. It is a really large serving and perfect for sharing. But because I was by myself, I did end up putting a little dent in it, but I didn't finish lol. As far as drinks, I wanted to go with the happy hour Manhattan. They're happy hour has drinks for under $10 which in Federal Hills is definitely a steal. Though the Manhattan was a little too sweet for my taste, adding a lime to it to just the trick. Let's talk about the inside. It was kind of small in there and quite tight. I arrived on a weekday at about 530 Ish And it was packed. There were hardly any seats and I was able to snap one at the bar, which I was surprised. Moving forward I would definitely go earlier or maybe on a day that it's not so crowded to really enjoy the ambience. It seems like they had a very large wine selection and from looking at their menu and Instagram post it seems like they have a different special Once or twice a week. The service was not bad. And the bartenders were pretty attentive for what they could do with a full house. Would definitely go again and try different things on their menu. Everything coming out of the kitchen looks really good.

    Mariyam S.

    Been here several times and they always deliver! The tin nachos are always a hit and we usually get it as is. This time we wanted to substitute the chorizo for a non pork protein and chicken was offered but with a surcharge. When we did get the dish there was very little chicken in there. I also tried the crab patty (on the specials menu). This was a well done burger! The fries were also great. We tried 4 or 5 drinks and they were all fantastic. This was the first time that we noticed a new surcharge of 3% on the bill, which can be very easy to miss and we weren't notified about this ahead of time. Otherwise great experience.

    Mushroom risotto, note this was after a 20-minute walk, I am sure it looked much better if you have it fresh there
    Edward M.

    Friendly staff, great ambiance if you are there to watch a game. And food is cooked really quickly. I got the mushroom risotto, and I ended up taking it home about 20 minutes walk in 20° weather and snow. The texture was off only because of the fact that I took so long in the cold, there were some parts on the inside there were still perfectly warm and it was that perfect creamy soft risotto. Also they use two different types of mushrooms, and you could really taste the mushrooms in there. It was also appropriately priced as well.

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    Nachos wings and burgers where awesome! Great drinks also. Atmosphere was cool and unique.

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