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Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar, Harrisburg, PA

Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar

4.9
4.9
408 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

What 408 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Great for brunch

  • Philadelphia County

    Good for groups

  • Philadelphia County

    Hot spot

  • Philadelphia County

    Good for special occasions

  • Philadelphia County

    Lively

  • Philadelphia County

    Contemporary American

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Best Overall

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Best Food

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Best Service

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Best Value

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Great for brunch

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Good for groups

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Hot spot

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Good for special occasions

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar impresses with "great food, great service, great atmosphere," and creative dishes. Diners rave about the "delicious" Brussels sprouts, duck, and cocktails. The "fun atmosphere" and live music enrich the dining experience. The "express lunch" and "Sunday brunch" are particularly recommended for their quality and enjoyment.

408 Reviews
  1. Richard VIP

    Washington DC51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Well curated, edgy brunch menu accompanied by excellent craft cocktails. Hidden in a Hilton and I expect as an independent store front it would be a tough reservation to get. Great, friendly service. The hotel lobby vibe takes a point or two away as do the Pittsburgh/Philadelphia prices for drinks but it’s well worth it. You won’t go away hungry
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on February 17, 2025
    Dear Richard, Thank you for stopping by, and for your kind words regarding our delicious cuisine, tasty drinks, and incredible service! Your feedback is appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience at Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar!

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  2. Nicholas

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Never thought a cabbage “steak” could taste so good!
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on February 14, 2025
    Dear Nicholas, Thank you for dining with us and for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed our flavor-packed Braised Cabbage Steak—it's definitely a crowd favorite. It was a pleasure having you as our guest at Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more deliciousness soon!

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  3. Larry VIP

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    1-17-25 Extremely rude host this evening, so much so that we made reservations at another establishment and left. You all know who I am talking about. Lose the Nurse Rached attitude at check-in. Disgusting behavior by this individual.

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  4. Josie

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We can’t think of any place better to spend New Year’s Eve than Harrisburg Hilton, Hotel! Ad Lib was wonderful.
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on January 13, 2025
    Dear Josie, Thank you! We are honored you chose to spend New Year's Eve with us and delighted you had such a memorable experience. Your kind words are truly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar again soon.

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  5. Karyn

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch is great but no more Bloody Mary bar because there is just not a lot of people there- parking fee is absurd though. Mobley bread was yummy and service was great plus all the food was great. There’s also a guitar player during brunch
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on December 3, 2024
    Dear Karyn, Thank you for dining with us at Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar and sharing your review with us! We're happy you enjoyed our brunch, with our monkey bread, great service, and live music being among the highlights. Rest assured, your feedback is appreciated and will be taken into consideration. It was a pleasure having you here, and we hope you'll consider returning very soon.

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  6. thomas

    Philadelphia16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dylan was our server and he was attentive and polite. Our food was very good and not outrageously priced. Oysters were fresh, nice portion of halibut, and a calamari dish that was a little spicy and distinctive. Recommend.
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on December 2, 2024
    Dear Thomas, Thank you for your perfect rating and for recommending us to your fellow diners. It's wonderful to know how much you enjoyed our cuisine, and we'll be sure to let Dylan know how much you appreciated his exemplary service. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable meal!

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  7. David VIP

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party attended brunch and we all had a great time. The food, service, and live enertainment were all outstanding.
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on November 26, 2024
    Dear David, Thank you for joining us at Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar. We are delighted you enjoyed our delicious cuisine, fantastic entertainment, and incredible service! It was a pleasure having you here, and we hope you'll consider returning for another outstanding dining experience in the future.

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  8. Jeannette

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 14, 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 on November 21, 2024
    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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  9. Frederick

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 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 October 31, 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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  10. Rebecca

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 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 October 22, 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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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 4.9 stars by 408 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar

1 N Second St, Harrisburg, PA 17101

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
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