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Joseph Ambler Inn, North Wales, PA

Joseph Ambler Inn

4.7
4.7
2486 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1005 Horsham Road, North Wales, PA 19454

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Tucked away on 12 acres of lawns & gardens, the Joseph Ambler Inn is the ideal setting for a truly memorable dining experience. Contemporary American cuisine, featuring a wide variety of casual and traditional menu offerings. The Dining room is located in the renovated stone barn & features hardwood floors, exposed stone walls, & farmstyle ambiance. Tables in the JPub are on a first come first served basis. Terrace dining is also available in the warmer months.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm JPub Serves dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Todd Blackney
  • Private party facilities
    Elegant Weddings, Business Dinners, Rehearsal Dinners, Anniversaries & Birthdays, Holiday Parties, Intimate Fireside Receptions
  • Neighborhood
    North Wales
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Piano every Friday & Saturday Evening
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,486 people are saying

Joseph Ambler Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

  • Western Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joseph Ambler Inn offers a "beautiful spot" with "great food" and "great service," making it ideal for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "lovely gardens" and "rustic ambience." The "scallop and mushroom risotto is perfect," and the "waitstaff is excellent." While some note pricing concerns, the overall experience is "top-notch."

2,486 Reviews
  1. Sara

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and lovely setting. Champagne Chicken and Risotto fantastic.

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  2. Terry

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely day and ate outside. Beautiful grounds. Food was delicious.

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  3. Mark

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All lunch entres were outstanding. Cocktails too!!

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  4. William

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Easter menu - pork wontons were amazing. Sat outside and enjoyed the lovely gardens

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  5. Melissa VIP

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not like it used to be. Pub fare now. The food doesn't equal the pricing. Beautiful spot. More attention and quality needs to be taken with food preparation.

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  6. Glenn

    Philadelphia37 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Normally we would go to Spring House Tavern for Easter, but they were all booked up, so I decided to try out Joseph Ambler Inn. The Easter Menu online showed that they were serving a crab cake, maybe as a sandwich or something but when we got to the restaurant, that was not on the menu and the server knew nothing about it. I was also told that there would be specials in addition to the Easter menu and there was not. The bill was a $174 for three of us, totally not worth the price. A bacon cheeseburger, ham and pork, three drinks, and two deserts, not worth it! The chicken corn chowder soup had wayyyyyy too much pepper in it, not really good at all! I have had better Caesar salads out as well, it was subpar. I won't be back, I was really hoping lunch would be good, but simply not worth the prices. ;-(

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  7. Larry

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for our anniversary and they sat us in a quiet room which was appreciated. Our server was very attentive and helpful. Only negative of the evening was that my wife ordered filet mignon, medium rare. It came out medium well. When i waiter came back to see how our meals were, we showed him the filet and he stated "that is not medium rare" and asked if she would want him to replace it, to which the answer was yes. It took a while to get the replacement filet and by then, i was almost done with my dinner, which was an excellent branzino. At that point, my wife decided that our appetizer was enough food and asked to have the filet wrapped to take home.

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  8. Kevin

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent experience. Great food, great service and great atmosphere.

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  9. Laura

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great lunch at JAI. Max was a waiter and so kind and attentive. The price fixe menu of 3 courses is more food than any of us could eat. The desserts were yummy. We had an assortment of all the menu items. Shepards' pie was wonderful Tuna salad was outstanding and prepared perfectly Po' Boy was both crispy and tender. I had the twin filets cooked perfectly. Desserts were great as well. The bread pudding was a standout! Overall, it was a great experience. Extra points for the kind hostess that sat us close to the heat on a chilly day! Bravo!!

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  10. Barbara

    Detroit5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Scallops with mushroom risotto. Delicious! We've been to The Joseph Ambler Inn many times. Always a good experience.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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1005 Horsham Road, North Wales, PA 19454

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    North Wales
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm JPub Serves dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Todd Blackney
  • Entertainment
    Piano every Friday & Saturday Evening
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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