If you're walking/shopping around suburban square you have to stop by Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft…read morefor fun cocktails and great food! It's casual enough to walk in from being out in town, but the food and drinks are super elevated and amazing! My mediterranean salad was incredible. Who doesn't love a little girl dinner with fries?

Definitely the go to spot when hitting up Suburban Square…read more pappardelle pasta is to die for branzino and salmon were a hit too Excellent service. Didn't get the gentleman's name but receipt said Bar Down 1

After many months of intending to visit, we finally dropped in at Izzy's for an early dinner on a…read moreThursday night. This cocktail and handroll spot might be one you miss if you are just driving by and not in the local Ardmore scene, and that would be a catastrophe, as it is unique and delicious. This bar has impeccable Japanese ambience with high, light wood ceilings and a quiet atmosphere. It offers exclusively high-top table and bar seating, but still feels elevated. This is one of the best sake menus I have seen in the area, including domestic production, and also offers Japanese beers and a very delicious cocktail list featuring sake-forward offerings. Sake served generously with the cedar box tradition. Specials are available daily and warm food from the menu seems to be prepared next door at Ripplewood (same ownership). Handrolls were bright and fresh using clearly high quality, fresh ingredients. We also enjoyed a Branzino collar. We'll definitely be back, and will try to be early again to get good seating (spots fill fast, as you'd expect!)

An easy contender for the best bar & restaurant in Ardmore!…read more From the first moment that I stumbled upon it on the way to a dinner and just had to grab test cocktail, to the most recent time where I splurged on all the sushi and bao bun noms; Izzy's has been a place that never disappoints! It's called Izzy's because at its core it's a casual Izakaya where you can enjoy sushi, bao, drinks, and more without even needing a reservation (https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2025/05/28/izzys-cocktail-bar-izakaya-ardmore/) four nights a week. But its all a passion project from the Ripplewood team that does all that with a good fusion twist that yields very little confusion. Your old fashioned might come with an aged dark rum instead of a whiskey, your salmon hand roll might be the perfect lox bagel without the bagel, and your bao bun might come birria taco style, and all of the above are absolute serendipity! The menu does shift regularly enough to the point where you'll find at least one new favorite among old staple with each visit, and you also want to be prepared to find out about specials and get spot-on recommendations from the welcoming staff. For cocktails I've immensely enjoyed their versions of dark & stormy's, olde fashioned's, the Last Word (https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2025/06/19/izzys-ardmore-last-word/), and then some. But they also have a weel rounded selection of Japanese whiskeys, and you best believe that they have Hitachino Nest beer! For food I've enjoyed the following; Salmon Philly Handroll - The perfect lox bagel without the bagel comes with sushi grade salmon, creme fraiche, and everything bagel spice in a seaweed wrap. Hokkaido Scallop Handroll - the perfect buttery scallops with an umami bomb speak for themselves! Miso Soup - You haven't had miso soup until you had this freshmaker version that perfectly serves two. Hands down the best version I've ever had! Nigiri - All the nigiri, all of it is good! Spicy Cucumbers - the perfect chilled vegetable to share with the table with a bit of spice and flavor that rivals my belove Han Dynasty and Dan Dan versions! Birria Bao Buns - Somehow the best queso free birria I've had might not come with a taco?! My favorite seat is the window booth that overlooks all of downtown Ardmore. But my second favorite is standing so I can play a free game of pinball!

Yeah, there is a HATER named J. Gallagher who goes there. and he has a big mouth and no respect for…read moreothers..... He makes fun of Gay People all day! Right there out in the open.... I was a victim of his HATE!

Great place to see a game, have a craft beer and the food is fabulous. New kitchen with a great…read moreselection. Bartenders are great and friendly.

My bf and I came here before a movie because the only place showing it was the AMC nearby. The…read morebartenders were super friendly and likeable, and were nice and prompt knowing we had a movie to go to. We had pierogis, chicken fingers, and cheese steak rolls and they were all very tasty, but the pierogis were by far the best part. I'd definitely return for those pierogis. Overall it's a fun neighborhood spot.

There are many things I like about this place - good food, a good rotation of craft beers on tap…read more(usually PA breweries), and an easy commute for me.... It would be 4-5 stars easy on those merits. The big negative for me is the noise volume inside... on my most recent visit, I ended up putting my noise canceling headphones in to tone down the volume, and it was still kinda loud. Go, enjoy the food, enjoy the beers on tap, tip your waitress, but pick a cool day and sit outside.

Great little neighborhood pub that is probably overlooked by their flashier competitors up on…read moreLancaster Avenue. I've never been disappointed with my food here, and you like pub fare you're sure to find something on the menu that will hit the spot. The brisket grilled cheese was phenomenal (though more meat than cheese) and their roast pork rivals anything you'll find in the city. They have a wide variety of options on tap too. Worth checking out.

Food is subpar, much like the ownership. Ambiance is what you'd expect from the entitled white…read moretrash that you can find operating behind the bar. "Jimmer" and "Sean" are adjudicated rapists and pedophiles, like their father. And their mother is an evangelical bat disillusioned with reality. Those rotten apples have not fallen far from the tree. If you're a person of color, expect discrimination. Look up the article of the "bar fight" where someone died. Do not support this establishment.

Rudy's has now been renovated and also expanded! It is smoke free and the vibe is great! The…read morebartenders are courteous and always ask if you are ok. The djs are awesome and the food is good! Free parking and free pool on Wednesdays... what's not to like...

I love this place but the kitchen menu gets tired fast! I can't even convince my folks to come with…read moreme since I stated the kitchen still has Chinese food! I started to eat before I got there! Other than that the drinks are ok. It's something to do...i was shocked the place got done over and still had that food lmao!! Other than that i pop in time time wish I could do more but the menus is a big part of my outings

Not gonna lie this spot is a lil ratchet and could use a bit of remodeling but it's still a good…read moretime if you're grabbing a drink with friends or ordering takeout. I usually order on DoorDash but I stopped in to grab something to eat this time. Love their fried shrimp--I'm a big fan actually lol. Switched it up this time and ordered a fish hoagie which was so good the only thing I could've used was a bit more sauce because it was a little dry but definitely flavorful and the fish was fried perfectly. The cook forgot to put my crab fries in my bag but was nice about fixing the mistake and even met me outside to bring the food to me while I was waiting. Love good service and will always rave when I can.. Thanks Bala for hooking me up for my bday lunch :)

Bring some sunglasses because on the way out you're gonna need them my friend. Catching up with old…read morefriends and this was in walking distance. Let's just say, score. I love a good ole dive bar. This is cleaner than most and bumping some great Latin tunes of all things at 3pm. They serve food, have pool tables and let's not forget cheap beer.

I didn't even realize there was a PJ Whelihan's in Wynnewood until attending an 80th birthday party…read morehere today. The location is a bit awkward because there isn't convenient handicap parking directly in front of the entrance, which could make things a little challenging for some guests. I recommend dropping people off who have mobility issues first then park. Our party was held in the private area in the back, but it's not truly private since there isn't a door, it's more of an open corner section of the restaurant. Because of that, it was pretty loud with the jumbo TVs going and regular diners nearby. I've been to the PJ Whelihan's in Blue Bell, and their private room had doors and felt more separated from the rest of the restaurant, which helped with noise. That said, the Wynnewood location has a huge bar and tons of big-screen TVs, so it definitely has that fun sports bar vibe. The food for the party was good overall, although it wasn't served very hot. The buffet included Caesar salad, rolls, sweet potato fries, potatoes, broccoli, crab cakes, salmon, and chicken parmesan. The salmon was a bit overcooked and slightly dry, likely from sitting out for a while, but the rest of the items were ok. Soft drinks were included, while alcoholic beverages were purchased separately at the bar. I also want to give a shoutout to Lina Morgan and the manager Shannon, who were all very helpful and attentive to our group throughout the event. One thing to note if you're planning a party here: they don't allow take home containers for leftover buffet food due to food safety concerns since the food sits out and temperatures fluctuate. Overall, it's a lively spot and did I say with plenty of TVs lol and a good setup for group gatherings. If you're planning a party and don't mind some background noise, it's a solid option.

When looking for somewhere different to be able to eat, have plenty of tvs for him to watch games…read moreand have a comfortable enough environment for our little one, we decided to go to this PJ Whelihan's location. I didn't realize it was where Mad Mex used to be until we got there. It was definitely full in there, but luckily and surprisingly didn't seem overwhelming for our little one. The host was able to get us a booth on the other side of the restaurant that was in a good spot for us. The staff were all friendly and polite. Our waitress was really good - good banter, good recommendations and feedback on menu items we were deciding between and very attentive during our dining experience. Though it took us a while to decide what we wanted, we made sure to put in our little one's order since we knew she was pretty hungry - her standard and favorite (Chicken Tenders and fries). We ordered a couple of drinks: I got the Strawberry Mojito and he got an Old Fashioned. At first I thought my drink was completely off, but I just mixed it up and it wasn't too bad after that. My boyfriend said his was okay so ended up ordering a beer after finishing the drink and preferred the beer. For our meal, we were definitely eating with our eyes lol and had a good amount of leftovers to take with us. For apps, we went with the Loaded Nachos with the pulled chicken and Hot Honey wings. Both were actually pretty good. For our entrees he ordered a burger (cooked medium) with tots while I went with the chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. My boyfriend said his burger was cooked more in the well side which he felt didn't make it as juicy as he was looking for, but he could deal with it; my food was fine with no issues. We definitely see ourselves coming back sometime (parent-free ) to try happy hour and other menu items.