Falls Local — Restaurant in Wendell

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...

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...

We decided to try out Falls Local tonight! Arrived around 545 and was put in queue for a 15-20 minute wait. We waited 15 and were seated promptly once we came back for our table, there is a text notification so you’re able to walk around the area while you wait.

Since we had some time, we looked at the menu during our queue to order right away (9 month old baby, we didn’t want to risk that extra time). Once we sat down our waitress came over after about 5 minutes to take our order. We placed our drink and food order right away - our drinks were delivered promptly and the food only a short 10 minutes after (maybe less). What we ordered and our thoughts!

Drinks - draft beer and old fashion, both great Boneless bites, ordered plain with sauce on the side (hot and bourbon bbq) - solid flavor, plenty of white meat and crispy, mixing the two sauces together as a dip was delicious Philly cheesesteak - good amount of meat and veg on the sandwich, yummy cheese combo and a hearty roll. Not the best Philly I ever had but would recommend and order again. Side salad as our side with the in house vinaigrette, very good and hearty portion.

With tip we spent $70, pretty fair pricing, quick service and delicious food. We will...