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The Lucky Well, Ambler, PA
The Lucky Well, Ambler, PA
The Lucky Well, Ambler, PA
The Lucky Well, Ambler, PA
The Lucky Well, Ambler, PA

The Lucky Well

4.4
4.4
1217 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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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2 people

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
  • 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
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western Suburbs

    Lively

1,217 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Lucky Well

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
  • 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
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