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Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar, Harrisburg, PA

Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar

4.8 (413)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
1 N Second St, Harrisburg, PA 17101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Harrisburg
  • Cross street
    Market Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking along with public garage connected to the hotel.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 413 people are saying

Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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

    Innovative

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Healthy

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar offers a "great food" experience with an "awesome location" and "better service." Known for its "beautiful presentation," the restaurant shines with its "well curated, edgy brunch menu" and "excellent craft cocktails." While noise can be a factor, "friendly service" and standout dishes like the cabbage "steak" make it a delightful choice.

413 Reviews
  1. Brian

    Baltimore5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a excellent experience. Great food, an awesome location, and even better service~
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Brian, From our tasty food to our amazing team members, it warms our hearts to know that you enjoyed everything about your visit. Thank you so much for the high rating, and we hope to see you again soon.

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  2. Kevin VIP

    Philadelphia County61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All good - food, service, setting - except an inexplicably loud noise level. When meals rolled out, everyone calmed down.
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on April 17, 2025
    Dear Kevin, We're thrilled to know that you enjoyed nearly everything about your time with us, from our tasty food to our team's attentive service. Your feedback regarding any noise concerns will be kept in mind for the future, and we hope you will consider joining us again soon.

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  3. JessicaN

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the best time. Our waiter, Caleb was amazing and so great. Had a great night before the Symphony!
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on March 31, 2025
    Dear JessicaN, Thank you for joining us at Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar and for your wonderful review! We're delighted you had a fantastic evening with us before heading to the symphony. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Caleb—he'll be thrilled! We'd love to welcome you back the next time you're in the area for another memorable night.

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  4. Rachel

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were fantastic. Although the restaurant was somewhat busy, my food came out in a timely manner. Would highly recommend!
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on March 25, 2025
    Dear Rachel, We're so happy to know that you had a good time with us overall and that you enjoyed everything, from our food to our team's amazing service. Your recommendation means the world to us and we hope to see you again soon.

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  5. Joe

    Philadelphia County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really beautiful presentation and great food. A bit noisy, but a lot of people were there for before dinner cocktails.
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on March 18, 2025
    Dear Joe, Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the presentation and our delicious food offerings. However, we understand that it can get a bit lively when many people are enjoying cocktails before dinner. That said, we're delighted that you had an excellent time with us overall and hope you'll consider returning to Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar for another stellar dining experience in the future.

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  6. BarbM VIP

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Sunday brunch is always enjoyable. Parker is an exceptional server and very attentive.
    Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and BarResponded on March 17, 2025
    Dear Barb, Thank you for your review! We're so glad that our team's friendly service and delicious cuisine exceeded your expectations. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Parker, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar for another memorable dining experience in the future.

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  7. 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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  8. Nicholas VIP

    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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  9. Larry VIP

    Philadelphia County7 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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  10. Josie

    Philadelphia County2 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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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 4.8 stars by 413 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

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

1 N Second St, Harrisburg, PA 17101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Market Street
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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