Falls Local

We were there on Friday for the first time. Service was excellent, I think they got busier earlier in the day and it threw them off some. Food was good, just think it should all come out at one time. Ours was out at all different times so some of the food wasn’t as hot as I liked. All in all great restaurant, new so it has to learn the kinks.

We had the opportunity to visit shortly after a big winter storm. Unaware that they needed to close earlier than normal, we were still warmly greeted and promptly seated even though it was 20 minutes to closing time. I ordered the fried pickles for appetizer and chicken tenders for the main dish. Both were outstanding; you can taste that they use fresh high-quality ingredients. I'm a bit of a frickle connoisseur and fussy when my favorite dish is not prepared to perfection, they nailed it. But by far, the best part of the whole experience was the service. Our server was Luis V. and it is without reservation or exaggeration that I can say the he was the BEST I've had since I've been in Raleigh (7 years). We were still dining past closing and Luis still made sure we had everything we needed and never made us feel rushed at all. He was patient and took his time to explain the some of the new choices on the menu. Particularly impressive was that he remembered our whole order without writing it down! He made us fell like we were at five-star restaurant. It's clear that Falls prioritizes the customer experience and I can't say enough good things about my time there. But big props to Luis V., they are fortunate to have such a wonderful ambassador. *Most highly recommended*

first time here, and the vibe was super inviting. staff was really friendly and took great care of us. the food was awesome! fried pickles were the best i’ve ever had. ranch was a little runny but still good. firecracker shrimp was amazing. definitely get it for the table. burger was super juicy and flavorful. added an extra patty for $3.50, and it hit the spot. only small complaint was the pickle spear tasting like straight vinegar. wish the bun was toasted, but that’s just me being picky. overall, great spot. would definitely come back!

Annabelle was our server and to say she was "on point" is an understatement! Great food, excellent service, and cold beer on tap. Had an unforgettable first visit today, we will be back!

Overall 6.5/10: The newly opened restaurant is located in a great area, offering friendly service and good food. The environment, however, is quite plain, lacking any distinctive cultural or thematic flair that would make it stand out. Atmosphere 5.0/10: Clean and functional, but very basic and unadorned, offering little beyond the essentials for dining. There’s no unique decor or ambiance that reflects a specific culture or theme. Service 6.8/10: Staff members were friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. The restaurant maintained a high standard of cleanliness. Irish Nachos 6.1/10: A unique take with homemade chips and standard toppings. The cheese was notably good, featuring a subtle beer flavor that was intriguing without being overpowering. Smashburger 5.8/10: A decent burger with high-quality meat, though the patty was smaller than expected for the price. Tasty but nothing extraordinary. Mac and Cheese 7.1/10: Deliciously prepared with a slight hint of beer in the melted cheese, which added a unique twist. The macaroni was perfectly cooked, making it an excellent side dish. Value 6.0/10: Fairly priced overall, considering the quality of food and service, though some items like the burger could offer better value in terms of portion size.

Relaxed and Vibrant Another bright addition to the Wendell Falls dining scene. The decor is a little sterile and austere, but the super friendly and competent staff provide plenty of warmth and good vibes. Falls offers a wide selection of specialty draft beers, as well as many of the old favorites. The well-stocked bar includes all the basics plus a number of choice rye whiskeys and bourbons. The menu contains a variety of appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, sides, pizzas and desserts. All the sandwiches are available as a wrap - a nice option. The Shrimp Po Boy ($16 with a side) is loaded with lightly fried shrimp and served with a lively bang-bang sauce - a very satisfying sandwich. Wings come either bone-in (6 for $9.50) or boneless (6 small for $9) and are served with Celery and Ranch or Blue Cheese Dip. I enjoyed the bone-in with their hottest seasoning - which was not especially hot. My one complaint was that the dips were a little thin and watery. The Cheesesteak Egg Rolls ($13) were pretty bland, but were much improved with the Thai Chili Sauce (probably will not order this again). The pizzas, while not New York style, are exceptionally good. The Meat Lovers ($15) is piled high with Ground Beef, Pepperoni, Salami and Bacon and cooked until almost burnt (the proper way to cook a pizza in my book). We also enjoyed the Irish Nachos ($12). The crackly House-made Chips were topped with Red Onions, Black Olives, Bacon Bits, Scallions, Cheddar Cheese and Sour Cream; and really came to life with the Ranch Dipping Sauce. One of our favorite appetizers is the Falls Firecracker Shrimp ($13). The generous serving of Breaded Fried Shrimp is tossed in a somewhat spicy bang-bang sauce and has a nice crunch. The Cuban Sandwich ($16 with Chips or Fries) is another winner. The Mojo-marinated Pork, Ham, Swiss, Mustard and Pickle are pressed into a semi-crusty roll and toasted just enough to melt the cheese. A delicious satisfying meal. We simply had to try the Banana Pudding Cookie Butter Cheesecake ($9.50) - over the top yummy.

This place was pretty good! Cuban was delicious but needed a sauce. The fries were really good, too. The kids macaroni was not a hit with my kid but I liked it- the sauce was just a strong cheese. My son enjoyed his burger and the server was super sweet.

The vibes are great. The food is not. I love that it’s a kid friendly spot, but the kids mac and cheese is not good (how do you mess that up?) I love their smash burgers, but that’s the only thing on the menu that I would recommend. The boneless wings are just balls of fried crust. The regular wings aren’t anything to write home about. The drink menu does not have many local beers. It’s really disappointing because we want to love it, but it’s not worth a $70 meal for a family of 4.

First trip to Falls Local recently. We came in after the lunch rush and before dinner...perfect time. We were greeted by a friendly waiter who was also manning the bar. Although there were only a few patrons, it seemed like a bit too much for one person to handle, but he did so with grace. Same with the cook...he was solo, so it seemed like a lot to manage, but the food turnaround time was good. I ordered a specialty cocktail that was really good...lemon pepper chicken wings that were DELICIOUS...a smash burger and fries (burger was only so-so, but thy fries were good!)...and finished with fried oreos served with melted chocolate for dessert that were absolutely SCRUMPTIOUS. I highly recommend Falls Local for their prime location, great service, delicious menu offerings, and overall great vibe. Can't wait to go back!

The service was good and food came fast. Drink was not good mojito was all lime and I sent it back. Nice place to hang or grab a quick bite to eat. American food simple menu.

We placed a late night to go order and it was ready before the promised time. The staff were nice and helpful. Nice bar area for a quick bite or a date night. We ordered the Philly steaks. They were a 9/10. Lettuce and tomato were missing and it was still delicious.

I came here around 9 on a Saturday night. There were about 8 people at the bar. The service was pretty good. One thing I can say is, the staff works their butts off!The only time I had to wait on something was towards the end. It wasn't a big deal. It was one lady behind the bar and she was helping a patron. As soon as she was done she came right over and helped me. The menu is pretty limited. I got a meat pizza. It was very good. It wasn't super loaded with meat (which I like). It was big enough for 2 people to share. I'd def come back if I were in the area

SydneyG was very nice and accommodating. Salad was a good size and fresh. Also had an Old Fashioned. It was AMAZING!

Waitress was nice, I ordered the chicken Polly and Lynchburg lemonade. Everything was nice.

first time here, and the vibe was super inviting. staff was really friendly and took great care of us. the food was awesome! fried pickles were the best i've ever had. ranch was a little runny but still good. firecracker shrimp was amazing. definitely get it for the table. burger was super juicy and flavorful. added an extra patty for $3.50, and it hit the spot. only small complaint was the pickle spear tasting like straight vinegar. wish the bun was toasted, but that's just me being picky. overall, great spot. would definitely come back!

Clean restaurant, well-lit and spacious. Great for groups! Great service. Friendly staff. Attentive staff. I had the pleasure of interacting with almost everyone working. I enjoyed the pleasant and welcoming experience here. Delicious food. Unique options I haven't seen on other menus. The Greek fries immediately caught my attention. The fries were good with the feta and the cucumbers and olives. I love this combo. The cheesesteak egg rolls were very meaty and good. I liked the dessert options. The fried Oreos were right on time for my sweet cravings. Delicious! Wendell is so cute and this Falls Local is a gem.

What a little gem within Wendell! We stopped in around 7pm - found seating at the bar with ease. The location is easy to find but parking could be challenging during a busier time of day. Very clean location and friendly staff. The entire time there wasn't a time we weren't check on or made sure everything was okay. Truly nice experience with the staff! The food was good as well. Fresh, hot, and delicious. My favorite was the Greek Fries! The veggies were delicious and the dip *chef's kiss* Will definitely be back!

Great little spot to meet for lunch. The Firecracker Shrimp is PHENOMENAL; sweet and buttery, with a little bit of spice. It's been MONTHS and I still crave it! Met here for lunch with my mom and our server was lovely. The boneless wings were great leftover too.

Amazing staff. Great vibe. Great food. This would be a five star experience. You know what kills the atmosphere? Babies and toddlers - yes, babies and toddlers -sitting at the BAR. Not at tables. At the actual bar. I'm sure it's legal but surely they can make a house rule to discourage this?!? It's inappropriate at best. If you are sitting at the bar, imagine sitting next to a three year old.

Came in to an oddly quiet, sparsely populated atmosphere. Football on TV, a few bros watching the game and having a good time at one end. A couple of older women at the end of their meal, chatting over a table full of dirty empty plates and glasses at the other side of the of the restaurant where we were seated. Noticed nobody checked on them the entire time we were there, which was about 45 minutes. Found it strange there was no drink specials or even a cocktail menu beyond a Manhattan or Ranch Water cocktail. This place has a full bar, so was expecting a basic cocktail menu with a few signature drinks at a bare minimum. Not a deal breaker, just lacking in inspiration for what's supposed to be a great local watering hole. Server came over, asked for our drink order. Couple of diet Pepsi's in lieu of the non existent signature cocktail. We were seated next to the drink station so not exactly sure what took so long for his return, only to realize he was busy gabbing with coworkers at the end of the bar. Literally could have stepped five feet to the left of our table to grab drinks but had to go yuk it up with the work pals. Not cool. We order some fried pickles. They were fine. Nothing to write home about. A bit on the soggy side and the ranch dressing, while house made and tasty, was so watery it wouldn't stick to the pickles. We order our meals. I order the grilled chicken Caesar salad. He repeats back, ok, gotcha, spicy chicken sandwich. I giggled and smiled said no, grilled chicken Caesar salad and pointed to it on the menu in case he just couldn't hear me. At this point, things weren't so off the rails bad that it was a big deal he misheard me. Husband ordered the two patty smashed burger, specifying he only wants cheese and pickles, none of the other stuff. Server seemed confused by the fact that he didn't want the sauce. He asked three times before finally confirming this very difficult order of a two patty burger with only cheese and pickles... Only then he follows up with "that's a single patty, right?" It's getting less comical at this point but we're light natured people, no big whoop, specify for the 4th time and server goes off to put in the order. While we wait, husband's drink sat empty. Nobody comes by to check. Server couldn't be bothered to check on that or the ladies who are still sitting there unattended, as he's back at the end of the bar cutting up with his work buddies again. A woman comes out about ten minutes later, calls out our orders and hurriedly drops them on the table and immediately turns and rushes away. We had to call her back to ask about a refill, which was obviously needed as the empty glass was prominently positioned at the edge of the table. Instead of pivoting to the drink station, she finds the server and delegates him to refill drinks. Other table still completely ignored. Not sure if she was a manager or just disinterested in quality service or both. Upon looking at the burger, it's loaded with sauce. Sigh. Super glad it took 4 rounds of explanation only to have it come out wrong. Server takes it and says he's going to have them make another. I start in on my salad, figuring it's only going to be a few minutes on the burger remake. Salad size was plentiful. Lots of cheese. Dressing was underwhelming, didn't taste like there was any anchovies in it, which is odd for Caesar dressing. Grilled chicken was so over cooked it was nearly indistinguishable from the croutons. Trying to get my fork to pierce a piece was futile as it was either so leathery the fork wouldn't go in, or so dried that it literally splintered. Twenty minutes goes by. Nobody's been to our table. Server still running his mouth like it's social hour. Husband flags him down and says just take it off the check and bring us the bill. Server stammers a bit, then goes in the kitchen to rush order the remake, which apparently never got put in to begin with, thus the 20 minutes waiting on the burger. Not two minutes later, server comes back with the burger and husband asks him to box it up but then notices... The burger came out with EVERYTHING on it this time. Unreal! Server looked at us like this was the first time he heard it was only supposed to be cheese and pickles. At this point we ask for the bill again and say don't bother boxing up the burger. Never saw a manager. Never got an apology or any attempt to make this miserable dining experience better. Server still got a 20% tip because we're good customers regardless of abysmal service.

We enjoyed a family lunch on Saturday. I think everyone was well pleased with their meals. Service was good and the meals came out quicker than expected. For the five of us, we had two Chicken sandwiches on wraps, one Chicken Cobb Salad, one Ham & Swiss, and one Shrimp Po-boy. The fries and chips were also good. I look forward to a return visit when back in the area.

This place was just ok not really anything memorable. We had pizza, wings, the Cuban and Rueben sandwiches, Mac and chz, fries, Philly steak Eggrolls, and the banana pudding cheesecake. Wasn't really a fan!! Our waiter was personable and did a good job.

Been here several times. Consistently good food and service. The Shrimp PoBoy is a great choice. Not crazy about steak n cheese, they chop meat up too small. Facilities are clean, staff are friendly. No beer reviews from me.

First time at Falls Local. Very clean and friendly staff. A very open restaurant with a wrap around bar which was kind of neat. I had the fried pickles, cheesesteak egg rolls and the Italian sandwich. The fried pickles had great flavor but were missing the crunch that I enjoy with most. They were almost a little too soggy as if they weren't fried long enough. The homemade ranch was very good. Cheesesteak Egg rolls were lacking flavor and the Thai chili sauce wasn't much help but they were served hot. The Italian sandwich was the best meal of the night. Top to bottom flavor from meats and toppings fresh bread and the chips were a nice addition on the side. Beer was cold which made for a nice evening. Will return to try some other items on a full menu of personal favorites.

I showed up in some sort of trivia night, which is fine, but it was louder than I normally like for dinner. I was sat, the host was very nice, but after sitting for about 10 minutes, seeing server after server walk past my table, I got up and left. My server did give me a "I'll be right over" when I first sat down, but never came back. The beer looked amazing, the food looked like bar food, and I was so excited to try the place. I just think the kitchen was slammed with the huge trivia crowd, and that's fine, but at least having beer or a water while waiting for food would have been great. I never for the chance.

Great place, food is excellent, and the staff is top notch!! I recommend the appetizer sampler, cheesesteak, and Matt's old fashion!

Love this place! Food is fresh and flavorful. Waitstaff super friendly and accommodating even when we have our 5 kids with us.

This is fast becoming our favorite local hang! Excellent drinks and food! Chicken tenders are so good! Manhattans are amazing! Staff is friendly and attentive. Can get a bit busy around 6:30 to 8 pm.

Relaxed and Vibrant Another bright addition to the Wendell Falls dining scene. The decor is a little sterile and austere, but the super friendly and competent staff provide plenty of warmth and good vibes. Falls offers a wide selection of specialty draft beers, as well as many of the old favorites. The well-stocked bar includes all the basics plus a number of choice rye whiskeys and bourbons. The menu contains a variety of appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, sides, pizzas and desserts. All the sandwiches are available as a wrap - a nice option. The Shrimp Po Boy ($16 with a side) is loaded with lightly fried shrimp and served with a lively bang-bang sauce - a very satisfying sandwich. Wings come either bone-in (6 for $9.50) or boneless (6 small for $9) and are served with Celery and Ranch or Blue Cheese Dip. I enjoyed the bone-in with their hottest seasoning - which was not especially hot. My one complaint was that the dips were a little thin and watery. The Cheesesteak Egg Rolls ($13) were pretty bland, but were much improved with the Thai Chili Sauce (probably will not order this again). The pizzas, while not New York style, are exceptionally good. The Meat Lovers ($15) is piled high with Ground Beef, Pepperoni, Salami and Bacon and cooked until almost burnt (the proper way to cook a pizza in my book). We also enjoyed the Irish Nachos ($12). The crackly House-made Chips were topped with Red Onions, Black Olives, Bacon Bits, Scallions, Cheddar Cheese and Sour Cream; and really came to life with the Ranch Dipping Sauce. One of our favorite appetizers is the Falls Firecracker Shrimp ($13). The generous serving of Breaded Fried Shrimp is tossed in a somewhat spicy bang-bang sauce and has a nice crunch. The Cuban Sandwich ($16 with Chips or Fries) is another winner. The Mojo-marinated Pork, Ham, Swiss, Mustard and Pickle are pressed into a semi-crusty roll and toasted just enough to melt the cheese. A delicious satisfying meal. We simply had to try the Banana Pudding Cookie Butter Cheesecake ($9.50) - over the top yummy.

Great food, staff, and atmosphere! The Firecracker shrimp are tremendous and house chips amazing.

I have been here 7 or 8 times with family and friends. I really want to like it but today my family decided we are not coming back. We enjoy the location, the restaurant, and the drink selection. Unfortunately, the food is the weak link here. We have tried many of the items on the rather limited menu. Not one entree at any of our visits here knocked it out of the park. Less than average. The hot ham and Swiss (I've had multiple times) is always very dry. I ask for some mayonnaise and they bring a small packet. Same goes for the spicy chicken sandwich (had that multiple times as well) it is 2 very dry and stringy chicken strips with just a dab of sauce. My sons have tried the smash burger a few times and neither of them cared for it. The pizza was on par with a Dominos- yuk. My wife has tried multiple menu items (cheese steak and other sandwiches) and they were underwhelming as well. I can't point to one single item on the menu and say it is good or worth ordering. We live in Clayton and have limited eating options so I was hoping this place would be a good option for our family. We are done with this place and will not be back- ever.

I couldn't recommend this place more. The food was delicious, the prices were fair, and the waitress was kind and friendly. The chicken tenders and fried pickles were my favorite, but everything we had was good! The restaurant was clean with nice decor and the service was fast. I couldn't recommend this place more :)

New place in Wendell. The food and atmosphere was awesome. We enjoyed the drinks also. Highly recommended.

Such AMAZING food! Friendly staff super fast service. Sat down and with in 15 minutes food was already at table! The overall is super clean! Bathrooms are super clean and over all will definitely be back.

A good local food option in the Wendell Falls area. Not overly expensive and decent selection. Good service too. Seems like a great Place to have a beer and catch a game. But also a decent place for a family or couple to have a nice dinner. Nice wine and beer selection. Greek fries lacked flavor. Shrimp Po' boy was very tasty but served at room temp. The pizza was a bit charred. I'd like to try the Philly cheesesteak. I have heard it's very good!

We ordered to go about twice when they first opened! It was okay! BUT TODAY we decided to dine in and baby that food HIT on all cylinders!! We had the Philly cheesesteak, smash burger and my daughter had the kids grilled cheese we shared a Caesar salad and all of the above were good! Their smash sauce was good on the burger the fries and the Philly! The Caesar was fresh and tasty! The server was prompt and the guy who I believe was a manager was helping and on top of everything! If they keep up like this... they will be Wendell favorite for a long time!

The food was amazing, I will definitely go back for more. My husband and I got the pastrami, Reuben sandwich and fries with a side of fried pickles, the food was out of his world and the price wasn't bad either!

Delicious food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. Easy location, seated quickly, and server checked on us consistently. Highly recommend

Love the service of the place our waitress was was checking on us consistently. The food was delicious and love the ambiance of the place.

Great service, atmosphere is relaxed and casual, great for kids (splash pad right outside), and the food is awesome. Rotating beers on draft and trivia every Monday at 6:30!

Great smash burger & locally owned makes it better. Service was amazing and the atmosphere is welcoming.