Local Wine & Kitchen

This is a cute spot, nice vibe. We were looking for some light food and drinks so were to happy to find a place that offers shareable plates. We sat at the bar and ordered 5 dishes and each ordered a wine flight, little heavy handed on the pours so couldn't finish any of mine. I had a mix of reds, whites, and rose, and I enjoyed most of them. Appreciate being able to try new wines. The scallops were nicely done, best thing we ate, and we liked the ganache dessert.

Myself and a couple of friends came by last Tuesday for dinner. This was my first visit to this establishment. My first impression when walking in, is that the space is very cute, warm and inviting. Our server was very personable, explained the menu and portion sizes well and gave us recommendations on both food and drinks when we were stuck between a few options.The airline chicken was perfectly cooked, still juicy on the inside and well seasoned. The gorgonzola mac and cheese is packed with a punch, a delicious twist to mac especially if you love that gorgonzola flavor. The only thing I would comment on, is that both dishes were a bit heavy on the salt for me - but just barely. I didn't have any cocktails or wine, so I can't comment on that. Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to return if I was in the area.

Came here for dinner with some friends one night. Our friend has been here with his wife many times for date night. We couldn't wait to try it!We first started off with a round of drinks. I got the English garden cocktail which was a refreshing gin drink. We then got the mac and cheese to share and our own entrees.I got airline chicken which was super juicy and flavorful. The chicken same with sweet potato mash, asparagus and lavender balsamic glaze. Great flavors!Enjoyed our meal and service was great. Would love to come back and try more things.

We dined on the outdoor rear patio with our dog. It wasn't busy and we were brought menus and our drink order was quickly taken. The drinks came quickly and we placed an order for a charcuterie board as well as some share plates. I was surprised that the charcuterie didn't come out earlier than the shares, but I guess that's just how long it took to prepare it. The charcuterie itself was superb - we opted for two cheeses and a meat. It came with bread and several sauces that paired well with our choices. It was a lot of cheese for three people. We also got the vegetable paella which was quite unique in a good way. The pineapple soba was also very good. Our standout favorite was by far the scallop crisp. Hands down fantastic with the coconut foam and jalapeños really making this dish shine. The waitress was also helpful in the choices since we were sharing, ensuring there would be enough food for us all. She even brought extra bread out to help us finish those great sauces. Overall, the patio was cute and quaint for its limited space, with string lights and small tables. It felt private even though there was another couple seated nearby. The waitress made sure our dog had a bowl of water too which is always great. There is a view of the parking lot and train tracks, but if you can get over that, I'm sure you'll have a very enjoyable time. We'll be back!

I'd go back just for the ambiance! The food was delicious we had charcuterie board and entrees. Everything was delicious and the staff was quick and polite.

Cute spot in Ardmore with Ardmore-average prices. My husband and I walked in on a Tuesday night and waited for minutes and nobody came to the host desk, nobody greeted us or told us anything. But it looked busy, so we went for a walk and came back half an hour later when it was less busy, but still no one greeted us, so we sat at the bar, where the bartender was friendly-ish but still, the service was slow. The drinks were tasty--I liked that they had a variety of non-alcoholic drinks and cocktails in addition to wine, which seems to be their specialty. The food is all listed as "shareables." We ordered two salads, the soba noodles (+$10 for two large shrimp), and scallops ($24 for 3). The +$10 for two large shrimp seemed kind of expensive to me, but the shrimp were perfectly cooked and juicy, and tasted fresh, if a little too salty. Same with the scallops. The charred romaine salad was a bit wilted from the heat, which made it hard to cut. The radicchio and arugula salad was complex and flavorful. Overall, pretty good!

This is a tough one; a 4 star but leaning towards a 5. Honestly, I recognize that the food and hospitality industry has taken a bad hit throughout the pandemic and that changes the ambiance and overall feel. Upon entering, the ambiance is subdued and very pleasant. The barkeep is also the hostess, and....ALSO the server. Without being nit picky that is what I was referring to in my first paragraph. This Jack or Jill of all trades implied that they determine how much help they'll need on any given night, they said that on this night they asked the additional help to not come in. So, this is not a case of not being able to find willing workers (big problem everywhere it seems). Frankly, I'd have been far more comfortable not having to watch this person bustle around doing everything...which they DID manage beautifully.For whatever reason we were having an extremely difficult time deciding what we wanted, no fault of a limited menu, there was plenty to choose from- even for a pescatarian like myself. The server said they are known for their Mac and cheese with shaved brussel sprouts (app). It was indeed next level but was also a tad salty. Our 2 main courses, grilled eggplant parm and branzino, were served beautifully and tasted good as well. We did have one drink that was also good. For what it's worth, I also liked the art adorning the walls.

We recently had dinner for 2 at Local. To get to the point, this place offers some amazing 'tastes' (some new tasty approaches to food items). We tried the local St. Malachi cheese - a hard cheese with great flavor served with a mustard and a spread (I forgot the veggie in the spread), wild arugula & radicchio salad (excellent turmeric ginger dressing), Japanese BBQ crispy tofu (to me a *very unique and delicious* tofu (yes, tofu)), herb roasted chicken (delicious), and the lamb lollipops (outstanding). We also tried the watermelon vodka cocktail special and it was wonderful. Parking in Ardmore isn't always fun but you can park in the lot behind the restaurant if you can find a spot. Service was friendly and attentive. Local is a little pricey but the effort behind the cooking and the new takes on the food they offer make it worth the spend. We plan to go again - but this time with other couples!

We were excited to check out Local just for the name but this may well have become our new celebration spot. First of all I would award a 6th star if I could for having a drink called The Balrog. LotR Fans rejoice. This drink was really fun and smokey. Highly recommended if you like whiskey. We started off with the 5 cheese charcuterie board. It was a very generous portion. Probably would have been fine with the 3 cheese option split among four people. Our main courses were outstanding. I enjoyed the Wild Arugula salad which was beautiful and delicious and a nice detox after gorging myself with cheese. The first bite of the risotto was mind blowing. The flavor was just so darn good. Eggplant Parm was some of the most tender eggplant we've ever had and the presentation was 5/5. The angel hair pasta stole the show with a combination of wonderful presentation and flavor. The pesto sauce is made with avocados instead of pine nuts which creates an amazing silky texture in the sauce that was just divine. Our server Gabby was very knowledgeable and explained that this is a nut-free kitchen which is great for allergies. One of the most fantastic parts of Local are their prices. None of our meals were over $15 but were all the highest quality. Affordable + High Quality + Tasty + Local = sign me up and keep me on the list.

The food is awesome, the Bartender on Thursday and Friday, Kira, is the best bartender around, very smart and also knowledgeable, and the Manager, Nathan is so hard working and great! I cannot say enough good things I noticed at this fine Wine Bar! The wine tasting here is the best I have experienced in a long time. It's a must try. I would give this place a five star rating. *****Rose Bartley