Ardmore Restaurant Week Starts Thursday: What You Need To Know

ARDMORE, PA — Ardmore Restaurant Week kicks off Thursday and more than a dozen restaurants are offering special lunch and dinner menus and more.

The event will take place from May 6 to May 16 after being put on hold in 2020. Fifteen restaurants are on board to serve up $20, $25, and $30 fixed-price lunch and dinner menus, special dining programs, and special new happy hours. (Tax and gratuity not included.)

This year's week features a new addition: Picnic in the Plaza.

From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays May 8 and May 15, Schauffele Plaza will host the Picnic in the Plaza event. The event will have two 90-minute seatings at 5 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. and is weather dependent.

Tickets are limited and reservations are free but required. No food and drink will be for sale at the picnic event. Food and drink purchases must be arranged with an Ardmore Restaurant Week participant separately. Get tickets here.

The program is timed to support restaurants in Ardmore and Lower Merion Township that were hit the hardest during the pandemic last year.

Many restaurants in Downtown Ardmore have recently reopened, and are offering options that include outdoor dining, indoor dining, take-out, delivery and cocktails to go.

Familiar names and neighborhood/regional favorites such as Delice et Chocolat, Buena Vista Mexican, Hunan, Jack McShea's, John Henry's Pub, Local Wine and Kitchen, Marokko, and Tired Hands Fermentaria are participating in 2021's restaurant week. New names debuting this year will be just-opened Lola's Garden, soon-to-open DePaul's Table, and new participants Autana, Blue Pearl Cafe, Sophie's BBQ, and Parlour.

Parking is available throughout Ardmore and is free after 6 p.m. and on Sundays.

"Ardmore Restaurant Week is one of our most anticipated events of the year, and we are thrilled to coincide this year’s event with the thoughtful re-opening of Ardmore," said Ardmore Initiative Executive Director Nancy Scarlato. "Ardmore businesses have survived this past year using their creativity, curating delicious dining options, and with the continued support of the Ardmore community. Ardmore Restaurant Week is a true celebration of our restaurants!"

Eateries participating in Ardmore Restaurant Week are:

Autana — 6 Station Road
Authentic, Venezuelan cuisine.

Blue Pearl Café — Rittenhouse Place
Ardmore's new plant-based cafe and juice bar featuring the Juice Dr. juices will debut in Ardmore Restaurant Week and bring the first major restaurant and eatery with plant-based, vegan and vegetarian options to the dining program.

Buena Vista Mexican — 5 W. Lancaster Ave.
Authentic Mexican restaurant in the heart of downtown Ardmore.

Delice et Chocolat — 9 Lancaster Ave.
A taste of France in the heart of Ardmore.

DePaul’s Table — 7 E. Lancaster Ave.
While they prepare for their grand opening, DePaul's will offer a special Ardmore Restaurant Week Happy Hour to whet your appetite for their full menu to come!

Hunan — 47 E. Lancaster Ave.
Long-running BYOB dining place offers classic Chinese dishes in a serene setting.

Jack McShea’s — 35 E. Lancaster Ave.
Local Irish pub serving traditional fare.

John Henry’s Pub — 98 Cricket Ave.
Local pub serving classic and traditional fare.

Local Wine and Kitchen — 39 Lancaster Ave.
Laid-back restaurant & wine bar serving seasonal New American fare & charcuterie in a hip setting.

Lola’s Garden — Suburban Square, 51 St. Georges
Modern American cuisine and handcrafted cocktails. Featuring the culinary talents of Executive Chef Andrew Wood. The largest outdoor footprint for Ardmore Restaurant Week including the 2,500 square feet outdoor trellis in the center of Suburban Square.

Marokko — 54 E. Lancaster Ave.
Fine-dining menu of authentic Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine, served in a traditional setting, including outdoor seating area.

Parlour — 18 W. Lancaster Ave.
Gourmet ice cream shop that joins the line-up this year with a special sweet treat for families to enjoy during Restaurant Week. Come and support this small business during the week with your family, or stop after your dinner for a sweet treat to shop and stroll with!

Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft — 29 E. Lancaster Ave.
Modern American Cuisine

Sophie’s BBQ — 64 Rittenhouse Place
Elevated and chef-inspired BBQ fare.

Tired Hands Fermentaria — 35 Cricket Terrace
Small batch microbrews and locally-sourced menu.