The Lucky Well

Name: The Lucky Well
Address: 111 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, PA, United States, 19002
Telephone: (215) 646-4242
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1217 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Food Network Star and restaurateur Chad Rosenthal has been recognized as one of the most talented purveyors of barbecue in the Delaware Valley.
His critically acclaimed Memphis-style ribs, brisket, smoked chicken and side dishes are unquestionably some of the best one can find north of the Mason Dixon line. Chad expanded his menu and brand, to include fried chicken, a full à la carte menu, a full service whiskey bar and live entertainment...

The bar at The Lucky Well features a top-shelf whiskey collection, which naturally compliment the flavors coming out of the kitchen, along with craft-brewed beers and classic cocktails. Cocktails will include some of the ingredients used in the cooking process.

More information relating to The Lucky Well and its full scale music venue is available at: www.theluckywell.com

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 646-4242
Website
http://www.theluckywell.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Chad Rosenthal
Catering
On and off site catering is available.<br />Please call the restaurant for more information
Private party facilities
Private dining is available from 25 to 40 people.The entire restaurant may also be rented out for parties over 100 people
Private party contact
events@theluckywell.com: (215) 646-4242

Location
111 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, PA 19002
Neighborhood
Ambler
Cross street
Ridge Ave
Parking details
On street parking is available as well as two public lots
Entertainment
Live music on most Fridays and Saturdays. Please contact the restaurant or go to: www.theluckywell.com for more information.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Deviled Eggs$8.00
Smoked bacon, pickled radish, chive
Chimchurri Shrimp$14.00
Chimichurri, fire roasted jersey tomatoes
Smoked Poppers$8.00
Jalapenos stuffed with scallion cream cheese, wrapped in thick cut bacon
Beer Hall Pretzel$13.00
Jumbo soft pretzel, cheese sauce, spicy mustard, pickled cabbage
Brussel Sprouts$12.00
Charred brussels, bacon, parmesan cheese
Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00
Spicy ranch, grated cheddar, candied bacon crumble
Brisket Queso$12.00
Shredded brisket, pico de gallo, corn tortilla chips
Pork Belly Pinwheels$10.00
Thick cut spiraled belly, green apple BBQ glaze, apple vinegar slaw

Salads

Additions: Grilled or Fried Chicken $6, Grilled Shrimp (3) $10

Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine, parmesan cheese, croutons, caesar dressing
The Wedge$14.00
Iceberg, bacon, red onions, buttermilk blue cheese dressing
Summer Salad$14.00
Arugula, BBQ chickpeas, grilled stone fruit, feta cheese, citrus vinaigrette

BBQ

Smoked Grilled Wings
Choice of house, spicy, or alabama white BBQ
- Half (10)$25.00
- Full (20)$49.00
St. Louis Pork Ribs
- Half$20.00
- Full$39.00
Sliced Beef Brisket
- Half$21.00
- Full$41.00
Smoked Pulled Pork
- Half$14.00
- Full$27.00
Smoked Chicken
- Half$17.00
- Full$33.00
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
- Half$15.00
- Full$29.00
Smoked Andouille Sausage
- Half$14.00
- Full$27.00
Smoked Turkey Breast
- Half$13.00
- Full$25.00

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served on a potato roll with fries. Substitute any side $2

Herb Brined Chicken$15.00
Fried or grilled, traditional or hot, kewpie mayo, dill pickles
BBQ Sandwich$17.00
12 hour smoked pulled pork or pulled chicken, memphis slaw, BBQ sauce
Brisket Sandwich$18.00
Crispy fried onions, alabama white BBQ
The Well Burger$18.00
Dry aged house burger Blend, pickle chips, house Bbq sauce, aged white Cheddar
Smoked Turkey$16.00
Thick cut bacon, swiss, tomato, horseradish mayo, marbled rye

Entrees

BBQ Bowl$18.00
Over mac & cheese, topped with crispy fried onions, pickled veg
Jambalaya$17.00
Smoked chicken, spicy andouilled sausage, shrimp wild rice

Sides

Memphis Mustard Slaw$7.00
Potato Salad$7.00
Mac-N-Cheese$9.00
Collard Greens$8.00
French Fries$6.00
BBQ Beans$8.00
Corn Bread$6.00
Broccoli Salad$7.00

What 1,217 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Western Suburbs
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1,217 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience1
It was very cold and the food was ok. I wouldnt go back.
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Nikita
Philadelphia
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always an awesome dinner with the lucky well. This is definitely one of our favorite restaurants in the area. Great quality, quantity and favor, the food never disappoints!
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JeffR
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
So sorry that they are closing. We look to use the LW Experience catering services should we have an occasion to. LW has been a big part of Ambler. My wife and I have LOVED dining there the last few years. Daisy and Maddy provided wonderful service. So personable. I would hire either of them for my own enterprise !!
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BrianJ
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a hit! Best Fried Chicken Sandwich and Burger!
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theodorec
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an excellent meal at Lucky Well . Our server , Daisy ,was very helpful and our meal was tasty .
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KeithC
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall4food3service2ambience3
Went for one last time. Drinks were outstanding. The ribs and main dishes were excellent as usual. However the sides were not up to their usual standards. I ordered the bake beans, I got a lot of juice and a few beans. I also ordered a side of collard green. Got a lot of meat, but few greens. Service was slow, took awhile to get our drinks.
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Zack
Philadelphia
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Sad this place is closing in the near future. One of the only solid places to get good BBQ.
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Patty
Philadelphia
50 reviews
vip
1.0
50 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience1
This was the worst meal we've eaten out in years. Everything was terrible. The nachos were awful. The chicken was gross. A Caesar salad with a piece of chicken cutlet was not edible. It was unbelievable and we couldn't wait to pay our check and leave. Terrible and a big waste of money. We all left hungry because we couldn't finish our food.
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JeanetteA
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was delicious and service was great but the room we were seated in was very cold. Would definitely return and recommend to others.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, ambiance and food. Ribs, wings and chicken were delicious.
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AdamP
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service as always. The best barbecue in the area.
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KRobinson
Philadelphia
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience1
We actually never ate our meal and left before ordering. Even though we had a reservation, the server said, with a bit of attitude, “I don’t see you.” The we asked her to check again, that it was Open Table. She said, “Oh, I see..you asked for a quiet table and we have live music tonight so there aren’t any of those.” She proceeded to take us to a table DIRECTLY in front of the band in the loudest possible spot. There were obviously places in the restaurant that could have worked for our party, but in spite of reserving in advance, the restaurant made absolutely no effort to accommodate and presented us with a weird attitude from the minute we walked in the door. It was very strange.
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Sally
Atlantic City
48 reviews
vip
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience3
Pumpkin Pie Colada was Excellent!! Server was very nice and friendly too...
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KatieH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food everything we had was fantastic. Especially the brisket fat fries.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We sat at the bar. Drinks and food were delicious. Bartender was attentive. Gave us some tips on making a great Old Fashioned.
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BillB
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience3
A consistently excellent place to grab outstanding BBQ and equally terrific sides. The atmosphere helps bring a great overall vibe to the restaurant, where customers are happy, engaged, and social. The service was great. Love having Lucky Well just a short drive from home!
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BridgetB
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a great meal with family. Never disappointed. This family favorite that we always go to on someone’s birthday. The drinks are always on point as well
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CoryG
Philadelphia
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
As always the food is great but sadly the smoked sausage is off the menu. Server was nice but slow and never checked on us, had to send another server to find her
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NancyL
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic BBQ food, great drinks, excellent service. Be back.
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AnitaP
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
Was excited to try a different BBQ spot. The mac and cheese was like eating mashed potatoes, noodles very over cooked. The brisket was just okay. Someone in my party had the ribs and said they were just okay. They had apparently hosted a baby shower and was just finishing up. The restaurant was very loud. Not sure if I'd go again. Disappointed ☹️
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DirkD
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was awesome, great service, cool ambiance - open bar area great selection.
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DivaOn2
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved it! Drinks were great! Service attentive and the food delicious.
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KatieR
Philadelphia
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food here was delicious! Service was a little slow but I think that's the case everywhere these days. We would definitely go back.
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EdyF
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great server Maggie! Would come back just for her ( and of course the yummy food😉)!
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hkydad
Philadelphia
33 reviews
vip
2.0
33 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
After numerous failed attempts at booking Philadelphia location we decided to drive the extra distance to Ambler. Sunday afternoon, we did expect a small to little crowd. This is the case. Still very nice modern basic barbecue . Understanding they did not open till four makes sense to us. By 5pm there was a nice crowd growing inside to give the room some vibe. What I fail to understand is how a barbecue restaurant can be out of brisket. I was literally the first person to order. Sadly, a burger was not what I had planned. An “old fashioned “with a giant ice cube is a cool idea. I do that myself at home. But not in small glass! Hardly any room for the cocktail! Nice way to increase profits?y
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Jassy
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience2
The food was average. There was a long wait to get our server to us. Drinks also took a very long time to get to the table. We did not have cutlery on the table when we were seated and after the food came out, we were waiting a while to get our servers attention so we can get our table cutlery.
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JesseM
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Great ribs, the sauces were okay. Great fries and really liked the cornbread too. The pork sandwich was pretty small and not very flavorful.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic barbecue the best I’ve had outside of Kansas City. Cool atmosphere, a little loud, super helpful, friendly waitstaff
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JennieC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Lucky Well was an excellent dinner choice. The food is delicious and the waitress was prompt and friendly despite having a large number of tables to wait on.
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davide
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
Our server never mentioned specials or explained the menu, we heard anther server do a much better job. Service was not very attentive
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Zack
Philadelphia
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good spot for bbq in Ambler. Partner enjoys their cocktails.
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MegF
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Get local restaurant with delicious food and cocktails. Highly recommend
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Steve
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and even better food. Service is outstanding! Portions will not leave you hungry. (You have to try the cornbread!) Will be back, for sure!
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Margei
Philadelphia
53 reviews
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
After coming here several times hoping to get brisket only to be told there was none, we were happy to see it was available this visit. The brisket was good but a little fatty and tough. Our waitress was very good. Overall we had a good meal here.
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KR472
Philadelphia
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience3
Restaurant Not having a liquor license was a real buzzkill
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JessicaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff were super friendly and had great recommendations. The food was delicious and we can’t wait to go back!
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JenniferA
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Heard good things....and it lived up to the reputation. The fried chicken sandwich with pickles was delicious. The wings....yum. Brisket could use a little more spice, but overall ......we will be back and I would recommend to my BBQ friends.
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TraceyH
Philadelphia
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice good bartender and good fun drinks waitstaff very attentive The overall dinning experience was great great pulled pork sandwich
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall4food2service5ambience5
That pork belly was too salty than the last time I had it. The music was awesome.
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BillT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Ribs seemed overcooked....cornbread was awesome....drinks very good but expensive...service was outstanding
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Lucky Well using the Order Online button. The Lucky Well also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Lucky Well also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 646-4242.

The Lucky Well is rated 4.4 stars by 1217 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

111 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, PA 19002

Additional information

Cross street
Ridge Ave
Neighborhood
Ambler
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
On street parking is available as well as two public lots
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Chad Rosenthal
Entertainment
Live music on most Fridays and Saturdays. Please contact the restaurant or go to: www.theluckywell.com for more information.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theluckywell.com/
Phone number
(215) 646-4242
Catering
On and off site catering is available.<br />Please call the restaurant for more information
Private party facilities
Private dining is available from 25 to 40 people.The entire restaurant may also be rented out for parties over 100 people
Private party contact
events@theluckywell.com: (215) 646-4242

The Lucky Well

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

The Well Burger

BBQ Bowl

Pork Sandwich

Appetizers

Deviled Eggs$8.00

Chimchurri Shrimp$14.00

Smoked Poppers$8.00

Beer Hall Pretzel$13.00

Brussel Sprouts$12.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00

Brisket Queso$12.00

Pork Belly Pinwheels$10.00

Salads

Caesar Salad$12.00

The Wedge$14.00

Summer Salad$14.00

BBQ

Smoked Grilled Wings

St. Louis Pork Ribs

Sliced Beef Brisket

Smoked Pulled Pork

Smoked Chicken

Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Smoked Andouille Sausage

Smoked Turkey Breast

Sandwiches

Herb Brined Chicken$15.00

BBQ Sandwich$17.00

Brisket Sandwich$18.00

The Well Burger$18.00

Smoked Turkey$16.00

Entrees

BBQ Bowl$18.00

Jambalaya$17.00

Sides

Memphis Mustard Slaw$7.00

Potato Salad$7.00

Mac-N-Cheese$9.00

Collard Greens$8.00

French Fries$6.00

BBQ Beans$8.00

Corn Bread$6.00

Broccoli Salad$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does The Lucky Well offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Lucky Well restaurant rated?

Is The Lucky Well currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information