Good tasting food with polite waitstaff. Service was quick. Nice lighting but had a strange smell

Love their happy hour - goes til 6:30 pm and features a few excellent cocktails (my favorite is bee's knee with gin though bourbon is an option), a fine wines (loved the crisp and mineral Pinot Grigio) and some delicious appetizers (the cauliflower wings are lightly deep fried heaven- cooked to order). A favorite- that is so rarely featured in US restaurants- is grilled romaine. What a delicious rendition. Great staff - knowledgeable and efficient. What I cannot understand why there aren't more people here this Friday late afternoon. White Dog was packed - standing room only - while this local gem is ignored. I should feel fortunate as my sweetheart and I enjoyed our drinks on the back patio read more

When my dad wanted to dine at a nice local place for of his birthday, I figured that the name of here summed it up best. And since Local Wine & Kitchen was a new concept that took over an old favorite, that also promised a lot of things that are somewhat lacking in the suburban dining scene; it was a spot that I've been interested in checking out ever since I caught first glimpse of their unique lighting fixtures. And overall Local proved to be a welcome addition to the Main Line dining scene. With plenty of craft beers, local and imported wines, and a widespread assortment of refreshing seasonal cocktails; Local definitely proved to be a place to enjoy a serious tipple. Especially if you go during their well played happy hour. While I rarely order wine at a bar, seeing interesting blends from Chadds Ford and Eddystone alongside French and Italian offerings was enough to have me intrigued. But I was too intent on having my favorite Ommegang Hennepin and a Moscow Mule with cucumber infused vodka to imbibe in that direction. Local's kitchen concept of dishing out locally sourced seasonal ingredients is definitely something that should deliver a lot of enticing menus with the change of seasons. But their small plate concept was also one of the very few flaws that seriously hindered upon some of the dishes. The red wine poached octopus being served as two thinly sliced tentacles was one of the most staggering and odd plating presentations that I have ever bared witness to! And the fact that the pan seared diver scallops entree portion only came with 3 scallops was questionable at best. But the caper + olive tapenade and lemon aioli of the octopus; and butternut squash puree, sage brown butter, and macademia nuts of the scallops were true testaments to good things coming in small packages. If they tweaked the portion size of both with a raised price to reflect it they'd have 2 serious winners on their hands! The rest of the meal which featured right sized portions Chanterelle & black truffle risotto, house made gnocchi with rainbow chard and red mustard greens, fennel salad, and a coffee braised pork shoulder with brussel sprouts showcased the mouth watering potential that Local Wine + Kitchen has. And the sea salted chocolate ganache with raspberry and caramel was one decadent dessert that had me wanting more. And next time I'm definitely saving room for one of their enticing cheese and chacuterie boards. read more

I liked how this Local Wine & Kitchen looks from outside when I walked by before, so we decided to dine here on Valentine's Day. We didn't order the cheese/charcuterie plate but we shared steamed mussels as our appetizer, which was disappointing. More than 60% of the mussels were still sandy, unacceptable for a restaurant at this level. Any chef in a high-end restaurant should make sure mussels are properly cleaned before cooking. This was the deal breaker. For the main course, we had coffee braised rabbit pappardelle and soy honey glazed salmon (on the V-day special menu). Both dishes were properly cooked and reasonably delicious, though I personally feel the salmon was too greasy. Furthermore, the ambience and service here are above average, and it offers a nice wine selection. I usually don't consume alcohol drinks, but my boyfriend liked their pinot noir. Overall, this is a decent restaurant. In contrast with so many good reviews, my experience with the steamed mussels reveals a consistency issue this place might have. read more

Local Wine & Kitchen - Steamed mussels (unfortunately, sandy) - New American Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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The food is just not good. The vegetable risotto was inedible because it had this super-weird sweet flavor that they later tried to pass off as butternut squash but I just don't buy it. They did take the risotto off the bill so I do appreciate that. The service is okay. The staff is nice. The ambiance is nice. The only food that was good was the cheese and charcuterie but I'm pretty sure they didn't make either the cheese or the charcuterie so I'm only giving them points for shopping and arranging it on a board. read more

I had a Strong and tasty gin cocktail followed by a charcuterie of cheeses and the best Brie I have had recently with a selection of smoky and spicy prosciutto. I enjoyed the beet salad with a creamy dill sauce and had clams in a tasty broth with a buttery crusty baguette on the side, delicious! Service was average and dishes were slow to be removed from table but overall experience was excellent. We plan on going back! read more

Local Wine & Kitchen - New American Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

This restaurant is the best-kept secret on the mainline. Laid back, casual atmosphere. The food is AMAZING. We eat here often and the menu is always simple yet creative, with incredible flavors. Highlights include the Octopus salad--never disappoints, Peruvian meatballs w/avocado pesto, and literally the best French fries w/and Indian spice and curry ketchup--as a French fry connoisseur I don't say lightly that these are the best French fries I have ever had. We ordered a second round! Also a great cheese board and intriguing wine list. The staff is friendly & attentive. Never had a bad meal here. read more

I loved that they had so many vegan options and they were all absolutely delicious!! Service was great too! Would definitely come back.

This wine bar was well worth taking public transportation from South Philly to visit. Yes, they are only a 3 minute walk from Ardmore train station. The decor is an interesting mix of elegant and cozy. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Great wine selection. Interesting menu, and the food is tasty. read more

Just OK for now. Used to be 5+! PLEASE GET MORE HELP! One bartender serving the bar and service is not enough! Used to be our go to place but the last 3 visits killed the original vibe of this place. Bartender is so busy that sitting at bar is so not relaxing anymore - watching him rush around, slam coolers, all because he is taking care of a full bar and service! Get more help. Bring back the vibe. read more

I'm adding to the well-deserved chorus of rave reviews for this place. My husband & I were attending a concert at Ardmore Music Hall from out of town & chose Local as a place to grab dinner prior to the show; mainly due to good reviews on Yelp & proximity to venue. It was a superb choice, we couldn't have been happier. From excellent service, fantastic wine selection, & out of this world food. I can only comment on what we had, which was the shoestring fries as app ( Sooo yummy, wish more places would adopt shoestring style), clam dish, & meatball dish. We were a little dismayed later to find out the meatballs were veal, probably wouldn't have ordered if it said this on the menu. (On a similar note, wish they would remove octopus from the menu as well). Despite that, my husband thought they were delicious. Lots of clams were served, yummy. Not an overwhelming amount of food, it was just the right amount. Left the wine selection up to our server, only told him I liked dry red, & he picked a winner, I loved it! The atmosphere was perfect as well, cozy feeling without being cramped, & we enjoyed the 80's music, not top-20 stuff, it was things you don't hear all the time, & not too loud, we could carry on a conversation in normal voices. Would definitely return. A little hard to figure out where to park, but we called the restaurant & they directed us with no problem. We can't wait to go again, despite living 45 minutes away! Awesome little restaurant!!!! read more

Young owner-chef team is eager to please with this new entry to the Main Line dining scene. Menu is based on what's local and fresh, thus the name. I thought the apps and entry selections were imaginative and thoughtfully prepared. Flavors were bright and well composed. The chef prepares many of the meats and spreads on the charcuterie plate himself. Portions are small but prices accordingly. We visited late on a weekday night prior to its official opening and sat outside. Service was a bit stretched but the chef was kind enough to personally deliver and describe many of the dishes. He even allowed us to try some dishes yet to be added to the menu. Lovely guy who is incredibly passionate about his work and excited to make Local a main stay on the Main Line. read more

Rising star chef. Great wine list. Good reviews. All these things brought our dining group to LWB&K last night. Arrived in time for happy hour from 5 to 6:30. Several drink choices - had an ok Cab Sav for $5. Wasn't impressed with the happy hour food choices. Our reservation was for 6 and we were seated close to that time. Unfortunately, we didn't see a waitress for 35 minutes. By the time she arrived to take orders it was 10 of 7. I ordered the gnocchi and salad. I informed my waitress I needed to leave at 7:30 to go to the airport. My food arrived at 7:15 so I had only 15 minutes to wolf it down. The gnocchi was good - not great. The salad too bitter for my liking. The service was good when they were there serving. Waitress was very nice. Perhaps it was the size of our group that made it hard to handle. Heard from several friends who were very happy with their food. I wasn't blow away as it didn't live up to my expectations. read more

The food was quite good, inventive and fresh. Solely on the food I would give four stars. The issue we has was the flexibility. When you pay those prices you expect them to work with you a bit. We can't eat wheat and we called ahead and asked about that and they were knowledgable. When sat down and we ordered weren't willing to sub a veggie stick or a GF cracker so I ate the hummus with a fork. Not ideal. Similarly we asked what the happy hour drinks were and were told the were only at the bar. I asked if we could have those drinks regular price at the table and was directed to the cocktail list on the menu of four items. Really? I was willing to pay. Full price and you won't let me order what my fellow diners were having 4 feet away? We also had kids with us. Now, I realize they don't pretend to be kid friendly but it was my birthday and my husband didn't check, so there we were. Really? for all that pomp they couldn't make a plain boiled potato so the munchkins would quiet down? Hungry kids are obnoxious kids and I spent my birthday trying to find SOMETHING to fill them so I could eat, Staff just smiled and asked "How are the first few bites?" It is sort of sad that we have a nice local place with good food but an unwelcoming atmosphere. I can drive into center city for the price and the inflexibility. read more

We had a fantastic experience. The food is delicious and the service was excellent. I definitely recommend the cheese plate. The cocktails were delicious and all of the food was tasty. The staff is so friendly and I look forward to going back soon! read more

Local is delightful: solid wine and cocktail list, good service, terrific food in portions that match the price. My wife and I went for our anniversary and it was (understandably for a Monday) pretty quiet, but there were still a few tables and groups at the bar. Both salads (shrimp and grilled romaine) were big and crisp, and the gnocchi was excellent - nice and light, but filling. Get the ganache, too. read more

Servers are very knowledgeable about the cheeses and different plates available. The food was pretty good, I went with another vegetarian and we shared two plates and cheese and were nice and full! They also have happy hour which I think is from 4-6:30, with house wine specials and a house made margarita. read more

The food was excellent but the service was horrific. I say this as someone with a background in culinary education & hospitality. They were understaffed in the kitchen & front of the house. There was 1 server for the entire restaurant on a Thurs. She took 30 min to offer to place our order, then abt 40 min into our wait for food she offered bread. After 50 min. I decided to ask what was going on, instead of apologizing she offered excuses. About 20 min later the food arrived, some cold. We were too scared to order dessert. If it were my restaurant I would've done apps, drinks or desserts on the house. At the very least apologized but she made it seem like it was our fault for ordering chicken (which by the way, arrived partially raw) & for having a table of 6. We waited over an hour to receive 1 entree each. read more

We'll need to try this again . The concept, location and ambiance are great. This place could fit right into Seattle, Atlanta, Portland, Austin or Cali with the locavore approach and interior. Even Cleveland! Decent selection of wines from unusual places like the Bekaa Valley and Fort Washington, though very light on whites. The kitchen was consistently just off the mark last night across a contemporary locavore menu, but we are willing to give it another go. The service was good. Conceptually, the menu hit the mark. A good balance of land and sea, small and main, and a couple of nice twists. Other than the rabbit pappardelle , there was little technique or ingredient to challenge Main Line customers. Cheeseboard - nice house cured meats, a waxy birchrun blue whispered when it should have shouted a little. A semi-soft artisan cheese did not deliver on its promised semi-runny, but did have a polite, tea room tang.. Homemade gnocchi in brown butter, sage and cream. dumplings handrolled a little smaller than a tootsie roll, then puffed in salted water; light, but with a pronounced bite. Dry slightly, then toast the edges in brown butter, garlic and sage, tossing in a little sweet cream and parm. No sauce in the bottom of the bowl, a little grate of nutmeg on top. Oh, those are my gnocchi, not what we had last night Local served 2 inch dumplings shaped like pillows. They were light as air, but unevenly cooked and kind of mushy. The thick roasted pumpkin cream sauce was tasty, but the texture was more reminiscent of dumplings and gravy than gnocci, The halibut was very nicely seasoned, and the skin was just perfectly crisped. Unfortunately, the fish was cooked a little to too long and dried out. I had a black forest brownie masquerading as a chocolate ganosh for dessert. When I go back, I will stay with wines by the glass, little plates. read more

What a fantastic restaurant in the Main Line. I visit this place monthly for their cheese plate and dinner. I never have a complaint. The customer service is excellent. Their food never disappointments me. Everything I order is great and is accurate to the description. Even food that I would never eat (picky eater), I would try at Local and they taste great. I would recommend this place for a business meeting, date night or a casual outing with friends. read more

This restaurant was a perfectly fine local neighborhood spot. The staff seem very friendly and welcoming and willing to accommodate. I was slightly taken back by the lack of variety in the wine menu seeing as how the word wine is in the title of the name of the restaurant. I enjoyed my scallops that were tender but found the Pea purée to lack luster perhaps it was too cold, or not creamy enough. I was looking forward to it so maybe that made me even more disappointed. The cheese and charcuterie was decent. The selection of cheese was minimal but we did find something tasty to try. I can get Saint Andre Bree at the supermarket A.k.a. my own refrigerator so I was not too jazzed about getting that on my cheese plate so I went with a few other selections. My impression is that this restaurant is in its baby stage and will come into its own in the next year if they keep trying and working on expanding their menu or perfecting their items. My husband had the gnocchi that was for lack of better words 'gloppy'. In thinking they might want to consider the concept "less is more" for the presentation of this dish next time. The portion was overly ample and overwhelming. Perhaps a better plate or bowl and a bit more of the citrus/beet accent would have brightened up the dish. I have to admit I had a bite and it tasted pretty damn good to me but I wasn't willing to eat the whole thing. There are a couple other restaurants on the strip that I'm looking forward to trying then I will circle back and give these guys another shot. read more

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My lovely girl and me tried this place yesterday for their happy hour (4-6.30pm). They have 5$ margaritas and wine and 3$ beers which a good start of the evening. Did not eat there yet but atmosphere is nice wine bar and what people around us had looked delicious, we'll try next time. read more

Local Wine & Kitchen - 5$ margaritas during happy hour - New American Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

We went to this restaurant at the beginning of the end of Covid. It is an excellent restaurant. I hope that business returns strong for them soon. They deserve it. We had three main courses, the chicken, the salmon pasta and the meatballs. All were terrific. We began with the charcuterie plate. The kids loved their Mac and Cheese and their Hummus, as well as the wonderfuldeserts. The Chianti was perfect. This restaurant soon should be busy and full as the food is great and the wait staff polite and helpful. This place is a gem. read more

Was a bit disappointed after reading the reviews for this restaurant. My friend and I went last night. The crab salad appetizer was delicious so I was unprepared for the meal The folded rib-eye which was ordered med-rare was barely cooked. Everything just seemed thrown together. It was the same with the Branzino. Dessert was very good and service was good. I won't be back. read more

What a romantic and relaxing setting for a low key dinner on a Saturday night! Located on Lancaster Ave, this restaurant is in the heart of a lot of little shops as well. If you come, you should definitely start your meal off with one of the cheese plate selections (we did the 3 for 16 bucks option). Although the wine is not "local" (as there aren't many local wineries in the area), the selection was a perfect balance with what the restaurant was serving. My fiancé ordered the NY strip, which was well seasoned although it wasn't cooked exactly as he requested (he ordered it medium, but it was medium rare). However, it didn't bother us as it was still well prepared. The steak was pre-cut which was convenient and enjoyable to eat. I ordered the short ribs, which arrived in an overwhelming portion of 3 huge pieces of beef. The sauce was decadent and full of flavor. The meat was savory. Our waitress was warm and welcoming as well as educated on the wine and cheese list. She made valuable recommendations. Overall, we enjoyed the evening. If I lived closer to this area, I would revisit this restaurant frequently. read more

Local Wine & Kitchen - sautéed peppers, mustard in the left, apple curry chutney and onion chutney on the right- delicious complements! - New American Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

I start drooling when thinking of the gnocchi with chard and cream sauce. Really great food, awesome drinks, and a notable selection of wines! The cheese board is also an incredible deal. No need to order anything else for two people, except wine, of course. read more

We ate here for the first time last night. The food was very good. Loved the cheese board. My husband had the mussels which were delicious, but should have been served with bread for dipping. I had the gnocchi. It was good but could have been hotter. Our server was super friendly. I would bump this up to four stars if the staff was more attentive. This place is broken up into two rooms with a lovely bar in the front room and a dining room in the back. Many of the staff walked between the two rooms frequently but there was not enough attention to our table from staff other than our server in terms of removing plates or noticing that we needed more drinks. As a former server, I know that it's important to work as a team to ensure guests have a great experience. At 7:30, the place was about 1/3 full, so being too busy wasn't the issue. We will definitely go back. Overall, the atmosphere is great and the menu is interesting (in a good way). Local Wine and Kitchen is a terrific dinner option and seems like it would be a fun place to go with a group. read more

Meh. This was a place near me that I had wanted to try for awhile. My daughter asked about dinner for my birthday and I suggested Local Wine & Kitchen. To begin with, the service was lousy. Vague, disinterested staff. Slow. When my chicken dish arrived, it was clearly partially raw. I think we started with an appetizer or cheese but the entire meal was so unmemorable that I've forgotten. As our dinner wore on, my daughter kept looking over my shoulder. It turned out that she had arranged for a birthday celebration and talked to staff beforehand. And they had forgotten. The whole experience was so bad that neither of us have been back. read more

This was a pretty disappointing dinner, mostly due to how they handled running low on food. The restaurant was buzzing but not crowded at 8:45 on a Saturday. The waiter handed us the menus but didn't let us know that any of the dishes were out. I had to ask what the fish of the day was. Then he returned a few minutes after we ordered to let us know that they were in fact out of two of the three dishes we had ordered. Inconvenient, but not the end of the world. We chose a crab appetizer instead, and it arrived as a mound of crab on the plate. We wondered if it was supposed to come with bread or crackers but the waiter was not around to ask, so we ate it without. When my main course of seafood stew came, however, and we still didn't have bread, I asked the person delivering the food if we could get bread. He said they had been busy that day and were out. He did not offer anything as a substitute. When the waiter came by to ask how the meals were, I mentioned the bread, and he apologized but once again did not offer anything to round out the meal. I asked if they had anything at all because seafood stew without bread is not really a meal, and he scrounged up a bread heel. Literally, that's what I got: a tiny bread heel. At the end of dinner, I was unsatisfied in multiple senses of the word. The food itself was average, not great. The crab appetizer was tasty but there was nothing exciting about it. The seafood stew was fresh, but the broth was not all that flavorful. The chicken was nicely cooked but once again unexceptional. The best thing about dinner was the wine. Let me tell you, I would have been a lot unhappier without it. This, combined with the less-than-stellar service and $100 price tag, means that we won't be back for dinner, though I might come eat cheese and drink wine at the bar if I'm desperate. read more

The space is small and intimate without being cramped. Some people might complain about the lack of light, but then they'd be missing the point. I enjoyed two delicious cocktails, each with a unique twist I hadn't encountered before. They are pricey, but worth it in my opinion. The Cheese and charcuterie offering is varied enough and the portions are generous. My girlfriend and I shared a plate of perfectly cooked scallops over barley that was a bit one-note but otherwise quite good. Finally, the staff was nice and helpful, and the background music was jacked without being intrusive, making Local Wine on the whole a cheaper and more relaxed alternative to some of the mainline's other options. read more

We went here for my birthday dinner and had an all around marvelous experience. Everything from the service, to the food and drink selections were incredible. Our server was attentive and accommodating, as well as each person who worked there. They all greeted us with a warm welcome. We enjoyed the 5 selections of cheese and charcuterie to start. I had the seafood stew as my entree, which had an incredible broth and generous portion of seafood. My husband had the braised short ribs, which were also scrumptious over mashed potatoes. Our daughter had the homemade gnocchi and pesto. We sat at the lovely four top in the front window and had a very relaxing time. I savor when we can go out, so I appreciated not being rushed. We'll definitely be back. read more

Went here for the first time last night. Great crowd for a Monday. The bar and front room of the restaurant are awesome, felt like I was in a cozy spot in the city - very chic. Bartender is great. Food was good. We were pleasantly surprised about this restaurant and will definitely be back. There's no better spot in Ardmore. read more

Great service. Food was excellent. The cheese board was incredible. Confusing how to get in the door but we figured it out. Try the grilled domaine hearts salad. I could have eaten 3 of them! The clans were sweet and savory and my spouse had the steak was really good. I had a Pinot Grigio that was reasonably priced. Very crisp and went really well with the salad & clams. Go to this restaurant! It was well worth the time. read more

we had the Mac and cheese and airline chicken and it was delicious. jo- our server was friendly and awesom.

Decent food - way overpriced. Good drinks and a nice beer selection. Ambiance was better in the front than in the back.

Very good restaurant with a small but interesting menu. I had the rabbit Ravioli which was delicious. Tasty apps as well and a well curated wine list. They had a wide selection of cheeses but we did not try them. Prices were reasonable and over, I would love to come back. read more

This is our favorite restaurant around the Ardmore/Haverford area! The wine selection is fabulous & the food is equally delicious. I always panic when I look at the menu, because everything is so good. I especially loved the Octopus appetizer, which was a generous portion. Grilled salad and penne aurora were also flavorful and wonderful. read more

Today is the first night with a full menu at Local so I'm being a little generous with the rating. Overall it was a great experience. The hostess was very welcoming and our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and wine options. We ordered tuna tartar and edamame humus as appetizers. The humus was delicious. The tartar was very refreshing but lacked seasoning/salt. For our entrées, we ordered scallops with succotash and pork shoulder with polenta. The scallops were perfectly cooked and seasoned. I loved it! The succotash was perfect for me but it may be too acidic for some people. Also, the dish could come with more succotash. I'm ok 2 scallops but the succotash portion was very small. The pork was pretty good. The shaved radishes/Brussels sprouts salad on top was delicious. The polenta was bland, could use some salt. The only option for desert was chocolate mousse and it didn't disappoint. It was flavorful and not too sweet. I'm definitely coming back! read more

Great food and service. Tried the radicchio and endive salad which had a nice dressing and herbs. Our entrees included the braised rabbit raviolis and the New York strip steak. Both were very good, great presentation, and very flavorful. read more

Absolutely fantastic food, locally sourced, incredible wine selection with excellent descriptions and pairings, and outstanding service. Wish this place were closer to me as I would eat here every day if I could. Food was amazing and wine selection phenomenal. Highly recommended. read more