A la Maison Bistro

Name: A la Maison Bistro
Address: 53 West Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA, United States, 19003
Telephone: (484) 412-8009
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

1514 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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A la Maison Bistro is an elegant French inspired BYOB located in the heart of Ardmore at 53 W. Lancaster Avenue.

A la Maison's talented chef and staff serve rustic French fare that is classically inspired, yet distinctively creative. The charming atmosphere is sure to suit any guests needs.

A la Maison's traditional menu features an Onion Soup, Moules Frites, Steak Frites, St. Laurent Salmon, Bouillabaisse, and much more. The restaurant also offers a full service coffee/espresso bar.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
French, Comfort Food, Provencal
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm
Phone number
(484) 412-8009
Website
http://www.alamaisonbistro.com/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Owen McCaffrey
Catering
Please contact management for more information on off-site catering for your holiday parties or events.
Private party facilities
A la Maison can accommodate 94 guests in their dining room, with an additional 40 outside in season.A la Maison also has a chef's table that can accommodate 10-14 guests. Please contact management for more information.
Private party contact
Management: (484) 412-8009

Location
53 West Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003
Neighborhood
Wynnewood
Cross street
Ardmore Avenue
Parking details
The Ardmore Business District offers street parking as well as a metered lot located directly behind the restaurant. All parking is free after 6 pm - including permit parking. There is a rear entrance to the restaurant from the parking lot.
Entertainment
Wednesday Evening Jazz Trio and Thursday Evening String Quartet
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Soupe a L'oignon Gratinee au Normande$10.00
Crostini, Gruyère Cheese, Calvados
Salade Bettrave$12.00
Roasted Baby Beets, Honey Crisp Apple, Arugula, Chevre, Creamy Orange Vinaigrette
Salade Maison$9.00
Artisanal Greens, Toasted Walnuts, English Cucumber, Radish, Sherry Vinaigrette
Salade Endive$12.00
Belgian Endive, Mesclun, Strawberries, Fourme D'Ambert, Candied Pecans, Sherry Vinaigrette
Prawn Salade$18.00
Shrimp, White Bean, Baby Arugula, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Salade le Tour de la Mer$24.00
Mache Greens, Avocado Slices, Jumbo Lump Crab, Shrimp, Lemon, Sherry Vinaigrette

Les Plats

Bouillabaisse$19.00
Seared Sea Scallops, Mussels, Poached Salmon, Littleneck Clams
Omelette au Fromage$12.00
Gruyère with Salade Maison
Poulet Risotto$16.00
Chicken Paillard, Mushroom Risotto, Béchamel
Croque Monsieur$12.00
Country Ham, Gruyere, Brioche, Sauce Mornay , Fried Egg
- Croque Madame$14.00
Boeuf Bourgignon Grilled Cheese$12.00
Short Rib, Gruyere, Brioche
Maison Angus Burger$14.00
Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, House Made Pickles on a Brioche Bun ~ Assortie Accoutrements'
Salade de Poulet$12.00
Served on a Brioche Bun / Also as a Salad Plate

What 1,514 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

1,514 Reviews

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shots
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Reviewed on February 1, 2020
overall4foodserviceambience
Restaurant now closed. No indication when re-opening
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Quinn
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Reviewed on August 29, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Food and service is wonderful. Favorite restaurant on the Mainline.
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RoseS
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Reviewed on June 29, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
I've eaten here many times. It has become our place to celebrate Valentine's Day and my birthday.
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LeslieG
Los Angeles
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
A group of six had dinner and everyone enjoyed their meal. We had many things on the menu the Boeuf Bourguignon, St. Laurant Salmon, Ratatouille , and Truite Almandine that were delicious. The portion sizes were generous. We had great service . Overall a lovely dinner.
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Goldie
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great French bistro food. Nice portions, great selection, fabulous specials. Monday night was quiet which was wonderful. Desserts were delicious. We will be back.
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Joshk1
Philadelphia
88 reviews
vip
3.0
88 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2018
overall3food2service5ambience4
Second time back sine they lost their chef. New one is not good. On first visit a couple of months ago the food was under seasoned and bland. This time, all 4 of us needed to add salt and pepper and the food was still bland. Two of us had the duck, a staple here for years, and the meat was so stringy it was almost inedible. They both asked for more sauce just to try and get through it but even that was lacking in flavor and seasoning. My appetizer onion tart was served cool and was greasy. Overall I real disappointment after over a decade of good meals. Won't go back till they get a new chef and use better quality ingredients.
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georgem
Philadelphia
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great varied menu. Quality food. Wonderful pate's! 4th time there - each time delicious!
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LarryB
Philadelphia
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening of good, friendship and entertainment (The Tonics performed). Everything was delicious and the service was impeccable.
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cbs17r
Philadelphia
93 reviews
vip
1.0
93 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2018
overall1food2service1ambience5
My husband & I have dined at this restaurant many times. Our meals have ranged from very good to very bad. Since we’ve had enough positive experiences here, we always returned. Our dinner here on Saturday night was our last. Our server, Bernice, was rude & intolerant of my husband’s dietary restrictions. I’ve had other servers there that were exceptional. Unfortunately, Bernice was not one of them. She should not be working in a service industry where customer service can make or break your dining experience. My husband’s food came out cold. When he asked our server to please heat the food, she grabbed the food without saying a word & stormed away with the plate. My duck breast would have been ok if it had not been filled with fat, which should have been trimmed from the edges but was not. I could not chew it without having to spit out fatty portions from most bites. Since it was prepared very rare(I requested medium), I requested they cook it more, hoping that would make it more palatable. It helped a little but not enough to enjoy the meal or how much I had to chew it. A fine dining establishment should be consistent with their service & food quality. Unfortunately, this restaurant is not. Therefore, I will not return here. Spring Mill Cafe is a French byob with exceptional food & service and is consistent. We will be dining there when we crave French food.
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Alice
Philadelphia
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
As ever, I couldn't get by the homemade pates with accompaniments. Wonderful food and atmosphere. My favorite place to dine.
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blue2
San Francisco
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect from A to Z
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SharonM
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We go to A La Maison frequently and brought several friends who live in the area but who never ventured into the restaurant. Needless to say they loved it as much as we do. It has a great authentic French atmosphere and wonderfully prepared food. Lots of specials as well. It is a BYOB which is even more amazing. Highly recommended.
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melissaG
Philadelphia
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience3
This is a local gem! if you like authentic French food! Bring your favorite wine / drink and your appetite and you won't be disappointed! We have eaten here for many years and it's always good.
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Linda
Philadelphia
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent!!
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KBYO
Philadelphia
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2018
overall3food3service4ambience4
We tried A la Maison for the first time to celebrate a friend's anniversary. While the menu was very interesting, the follow through was not a the level we expected. Dishes were expensive and the flavor was not as good as expected. The escargot was under seasoned and the Coquilles St. Jacques was watery with not enough brandy. The restaurant was featuring live entertainment, which was fun and added nicely to the atmosphere. However, $10 per person was added to cover this. We didn't mind some charge, but $40 seemed excessive. The chairs were not comfortable, especially for the men and we felt crowded. The restaurant was not completely full, so it would have if they had made more space. Some couples danced - perhaps clearing space in front of the stage would encourage more dancing. Although, we had heard positive recommendations about A la Maison, I think the food was not quite up to snuff for the prices on the menu.
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Karen
Philadelphia
41 reviews
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Tasty food with attractive presentation. Prices are a bit high for specials - but regular menu pricing is fun. I would go back.
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Kkw5
Austin
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience4
Second time coming for lunch - wonderful Jen of a restaurant! Look forward to coming at night and enjoying the entertainment! Love that it’s BYO, also!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, excellent food and service. Steak frites is a must!
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MeghanM
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and took our parents here to celebrate our 1st Anniversary - huge hit! We love this restaurant, fantastic good with amazing specials...A la Masion is something special!
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remid
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
1.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2018
overall1food1service3ambience3
Food was not good. Bouillabaisse does not taste like Bouillabaisse. Same for the rillettes
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LynD
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
We were celebrating a birthday Thursday night. We enjoyed every bite of our meals. We had two dishes from the reguar menu: escargot and duck breast, and two from the specials: shrimp provencial and veal with trumpet mushrooms potato cake and a wine reduction sauce. Yum!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant is quaint and not too loud at all. The service was wonderful, everyone was very attentive. And, the food was delicious! We will definitely be back again.
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Hoya3
Philadelphia
18 reviews
vip
1.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2018
overall1food5service3ambience1
Terrible evening. Loud live music which we were NOT prewarned about. Could not have a conversation at our table of 4 without yelling. Waited an hour for our food. Yes they comped the entrees but unpleasant evening all around.
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BobinJersey
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our dinner and service were exceptional. The staff was familiar with many patrons, and warmly greeted all of us warmly. Our dinners were memorable, my wife had an endive salad with roasted beets, apple, goat cheese and creamy orange vinaigrette dressing. I started with a tasty escargot followed by a wonderful Bouillabaisse that had a great variety of seafood. My wife had a lump crab dish similar to crab imperial. All the dishes were delicious and we can't wait to return for another dinner.
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DinnerJuly2022
Philadelphia
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious classic French with modern touches. BYOB. Expensive but good for special occasions. Excellent service.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience5
It was good
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience3
Lighting and decor could be improved yet the food was excellent.
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PatriciaZ
Philadelphia
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great French food and a byob makes this a great dinner spot in Ardmore. The food was excellent, the staff was friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was great for dinner with friends.
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Trinidiner
Philadelphia
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our first visit for dinner to A la Maison Bistro was delightful. The ambiance reminded us of Paris and the service was exceptional. All courses were very good. When one member of our group was dissatisfied with something, the wait staff very graciously brought a replacement, which was wonderful. We plan to visit Maison again and will also try it for lunch.
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KariK
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the food and service.
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Frenchfoodlover
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
We have been going to A La Maison for many years. I have always enjoyed the food but my husband started to get bored with it. The introduction off several options on the special menu is very welcomed. It is always nice to have the real taste of France.
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robertg
Philadelphia
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always!! We loved the 2 additional special seasonal menus.
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Kentucky
San Francisco
110 reviews
vip
5.0
110 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
A La Madison has stood the test of time and is a great bistroon the Main Line!
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LandscaperDude
Philadelphia
163 reviews
vip
5.0
163 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you are looking for a Fabulous meal with the special details on all courses, you need not look further. This is a ****** 6 star restaurant with fabulous food, a terrific wait staff and some of the best chefs on the MainLine.
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LynT
Philadelphia
42 reviews
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
Had a lovely lunch of creative, authentic crepes stuffed with crab, sauteed spinach, mushrooms and roasted cherry tomatoes. Charming, accommodating waiter and kitchen for my lactose intolerance issue. Quiet and great for conversation at lunch in a spot decorated to make you feel like you are in Provence.
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JimX5
Philadelphia
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience5
Specials were excellent, but pricey. Crab au gratin and Dover sole were our choices. $44 for crab and $38 for sole. BYOB helps hold down overall prices though, but if you want conversation with friends go when no entertainment when a hefty $10/head is charged. We were there on a Saturday night with no entertainment. Would definitely go back as food, preparation and service were all excellent.
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BiankaD
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Really enjoyed the entertainment.....along with great authentic French style foods. I was in a party of 5 and we were all very pleased with our choices.
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Kurtains
Philadelphia
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2018
overall4food4service3ambience4
As usual, good food and a nice atmosphere. Love the music, BUT... since everyone comes around the same time, service (ordering) and food delivery were very slow. Nice that you can bring your own wine, but dinner without coffee and desert was still quite pricey. Overall nice experience (I love Alberto, the busboy (man?) and we will return.
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tgb19460
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great little BYOB restaurant in Ardmore, PA with excellent French cuisine and live music...
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Jeffrey
Philadelphia
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2018
overall3food4service3ambience2
One person in our party had Celiac disease and must be strictly gluten free. The server was clueless and couldn’t make many suggestions on which menu dishes could be made Gluten Free
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A la Maison Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (484) 412-8009.

A la Maison Bistro is rated 4.2 stars by 1514 OpenTable diners.

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53 West Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003

Additional information

Cross street
Ardmore Avenue
Neighborhood
Wynnewood
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm
Cuisines
French, Comfort Food, Provencal
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The Ardmore Business District offers street parking as well as a metered lot located directly behind the restaurant. All parking is free after 6 pm - including permit parking. There is a rear entrance to the restaurant from the parking lot.
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Owen McCaffrey
Entertainment
Wednesday Evening Jazz Trio and Thursday Evening String Quartet
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.alamaisonbistro.com/
Phone number
(484) 412-8009
Catering
Please contact management for more information on off-site catering for your holiday parties or events.
Private party facilities
A la Maison can accommodate 94 guests in their dining room, with an additional 40 outside in season.A la Maison also has a chef's table that can accommodate 10-14 guests. Please contact management for more information.
Private party contact
Management: (484) 412-8009

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Fruits De Mer

Sauteed Garlic Littleneck Clams$18.00

Escargot a la Bourgogne$13.00

Moules Frites

Maison$16.00

Provençales$16.00

Pernod$16.00

Buckwheat Crepes

Florentine$11.00

Jumbo Lump Crabe$15.00

Saumon Poche$12.00

Champignon$12.00

Quiche du Jour$12.00

Pommes Frites Accompagnement$6.00

L' Entree

Soupe a L'oignon Gratinee au Normande$10.00

Salade Bettrave$12.00

Salade Maison$9.00

Salade Endive$12.00

Prawn Salade$18.00

Salade le Tour de la Mer$24.00

Les Plats

Bouillabaisse$19.00

Omelette au Fromage$12.00

Poulet Risotto$16.00

Croque Monsieur$12.00

Boeuf Bourgignon Grilled Cheese$12.00

Maison Angus Burger$14.00

Salade de Poulet$12.00

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