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Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar, Harrisburg, PA

Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar

4.5
4.5
402 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Innovative
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for fine wines
Ad Lib
Craft Kitchen and Bar
A comfortable gathering place where people come together to celebrate, debate politics or simply spend time with friends and family, Ad Lib is a “new take” on a traditional American Tavern.
Food and Drink offerings are old favorites “turned on their side” and full of surprises. Our food and beverage chefs combine classic preparations with contemporary creativity. Ad lib specials, the “Ad Lib Lunch” and Ad lib social hours celebrate spontaneity. This is a place to share food and share stories. There’s no script, just a stage set for you to wing it!
This is food that is fun to cook, fun to eat, fun to share. And, you can try many dishes in one visit with the large offering of small plate options. Guests can choose from over 40 small plates, over 30 wines by the glass, over 60 selections of beer and an ever changing list of craft, barrel aged and edible cocktails.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (717) 237-6419
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    John Fabian
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for a fun, exciting private breakfast, lunch or dinner party for your corporate event or special family occasion in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania? Contact Ad Lib! Having a private event at Ad Lib is a unique experience customized to your needs.
  • Area
    Harrisburg
  • Cross Street
    Market Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking along with public garage connected to the hotel.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 402 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Philadelphia County

    Innovative

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Great for brunch

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Innovative

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Healthy

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Great for fine wines

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar offers an "exceptional dining experience" with standout service and a fun ambiance. Guests rave about the "excellent food" including oysters, garlic fries, and Brussels sprouts. The atmosphere is lively, though sometimes loud during happy hour. Ideal for both business dinners and casual outings.

402 Reviews
  1. Jeannette

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone enjoyed their meals but my salmon salad was so drenched in dressing it was almost inedible. Otherwise it would have been delicious
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Jeannette, Thank you for your feedback! While we’re glad everyone enjoyed their meals, we regret that your salmon salad was overly dressed. We’ll share your comments with our culinary team to ensure a better balance in the future. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back to Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar for a flawless dining experience!

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  2. Frederick

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Excellent food. Gracious with additional guest.
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on 31 October 2024
    Dear Frederick, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our excellent cuisine and attentive service and that our team was able to accommodate your additional guest with grace. We look forward to hosting you again at Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar!

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  3. Rebecca

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whipped feta was amazing, as were the meatballs and French martini. Great service as well. We happened to be there during happy hour, and it was so loud that we had difficulty communicating across the table from each other. The sound seems to echo/carry quite a bit. Otherwise, we had a great experience.
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on 22 October 2024
    Dear Rebecca, Thank you for joining us at Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar for happy hour. While we are sorry you had noise concerns, we are thrilled you enjoyed our delicious food, wonderful drinks, and amazing service. Your comments are appreciated and will be shared with the team to ensure any opportunity for improvement is seized. It was a pleasure having you here, and we look forward to welcoming you back for an even more fantastic dining experience in the future.

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  4. Eric

    Pittsburgh

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Caleb was so kind. We really enjoyed it and were suprised how much so. Great option.
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on 15 October 2024
    Dear Eric, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar. It's great to hear that Caleb's kindness elevated your visit, and we look forward to welcoming you back!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A very nice dinner, drinks and food were delicious.
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on 30 September 2024
    Thank you for joining us for dinner and for giving us a perfect rating! It's wonderful to know you thoroughly enjoyed our delicious culinary offerings. We hope to welcome you back to Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar soon for another memorable meal.

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  6. JOY

    Pittsburgh

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was very nice, atmosphere and noise level was appropriate. My server was nice but only moderately attentive. My meal looked really good but was over salted, even my vegetables left a salt lick sting. I would try it again and maybe speak up about the food. I was exhausted and didn't want to make a fuss and wait for a remake on my order.
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on 23 September 2024
    Dear Joy, Thanks for taking a moment to share your feedback with us. We are thrilled that you appreciated our inviting atmosphere. However, we are sorry that we did not meet all of your expectations. Rest assured, we will share your comments with our team to ensure any opportunity for improvement is seized. It was a pleasure having you here, and we hope you'll consider returning for a truly exceptional dining experience in the future.

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  7. twinsmom

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 2 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve dined here before and we’re excited to return but this time we were disappointed all the way around. Hope next time is better !
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on 13 September 2024
    Thank you for your honest thoughts. It's always a pleasure to welcome back a valued guest; however, we regret your disappointment with your recent experience. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us offline with any feedback on areas in which we can improve. We hope to welcome you back for a dining experience that exceeds expectations.

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  8. CHRISTOPHER

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was the best meal we have had at an in-hotel restaurant in many years. Well Done!
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on 29 August 2024
    Dear Christopher, Thank you for the high praise! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. It was a pleasure having you here, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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  9. Kevin

    Philadelphia

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on 23 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice location for a business dinner with a colleague. We had the Brussel sprouts and lamb shepherds pie a the food was delicious.
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on 29 July 2024
    Dear Kevin, Thank you for choosing Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar for your business dinner. We are thrilled you enjoyed our culinary offerings, and we appreciate you giving us a perfect rating. It was a pleasure having you here, and we hope you return soon for another excellent dining experience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 June 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    So, we went for the “over 30 item Bloody Mary bar”, which was quite disappointing. It had about 10 things, 5 of which were different peppers and old bay seasoning. It didn’t have either celery or horseradish (essentials) much less any nice add ins like bacon or cocktail onions. Bartender was downright rude when asked. The upside was our server was fabulous and perfectly happy to bring anything we asked for. We ended up sharing our horseradish and celery with the table next to us, who were also disappointed with “Harrisburg’s best Bloody Mary bar”. The food was good. Nothing super great, but certainly tasty. They also had live entertainment, and the guy was pretty good. So as a brunch, worth the trip. But not if you want a Bloody Mary bar. You could do just was well rummaging through your kitchen.
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on 24 June 2024
    I'm very sorry for your disappointing and substandard experience. I'd like to invite you back to give us another opportunity. Please give me a call at 717-237-6419 (ask for Tony). Thank you.

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FAQs

Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (717) 237-6419.

Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 402 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar

1 N Second St, Harrisburg, PA 17101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Market Street
  • Area
    Harrisburg
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking along with public garage connected to the hotel.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John Fabian
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (717) 237-6419
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for a fun, exciting private breakfast, lunch or dinner party for your corporate event or special family occasion in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania? Contact Ad Lib! Having a private event at Ad Lib is a unique experience customized to your needs.
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