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The Outpost American Tavern

4.3 (288 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Tavern Burger, Tuna
Gillian E.

This was ALMOST the perfect meal!! The tomato martini is delightful. Tastes very light on the alcohol (and from past experience, so does their dirty martini), but very refreshing. The nachos are delicious. I adored my garden pasta. The tuna was good however I wish they put the wasabi in a more visible spot, for some reason ours was under the salad. The shrimp wasn't my favorite chimmichurri but was fine. The burger was delicious, especially the bun, however there was a very large chunk of completely inedible fat? Which I've never experienced in ground beef before, so it was a little off putting. For dessert the lemongrass ice cream was interesting! I did not like the lemon ricotta poundcake as it just tasted like corn bread. But what a fun menu and little place, I will certainly be returning!!

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.

Peyton L.

The food here is always good. However it is a pretty small restaraunt and tables for parties over 4 people are very limited. Best to have a reservation. Our party of 6 did not have a reservation and ended up waiting about 1.5 hours on a Friday. The hosts seemed a bit overwhelmed with the busyness of the evening - not sure if they just needed some extra hands on deck. Outpost has good cocktails and mocktails. The wings are a go-to for us and the burger does not dissapoint at all. However the star of the show at our last visit was the Brussels sprouts!! Sooo flavorful and crisped up. Highly recommend. Definitely stop by here if you have a reservation or a relatively small party and looking for a tasty lunch or dinner!

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.

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!

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Aliina S.

I have to go back to try more! We stopped in for appetizers and drinks before a show and were so glad we did! The staff were welcoming and so nice. Our appetizers were delicious! They now are the go to place for my favorite wings!

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!

Food was delicious. I had the nachos and burger and they were all delicious. Waiter and staff were very friendly. We loved the decor as well very cute spot.

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

Challah It's Bread Puddin'w/ Vanilla Ice Cream
Zion S.

The Chicken Sandwich & The Burger are out of this world! The service was prompt molli was our server, it was about 12 minutes from seating to eating. The bread pudding w/ ice cream was a nice finisher! It's this low lit homey bar/restaurant kind of atmosphere. And the mac & cheese... is unforgettable!

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.

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