Lavi BYOB

3.8 (75)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

1531 Wynnewood Rd, Ardmore, PA 19003

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Romantic
Innovative

We share an unwavering passion for constantly sourcing fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients. A seasonal menu is offered based on the local produce that is currently thriving. Our cuisine has been dubbed New American and Southern Comfort with a strong emphasis on flavor. A flavor we are excited to deliver to our customers.

With our profound sense of community, we are family friendly restaurant alongside a BYOB. Grab your favorite bottle and un-wine at Lavi!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Contemporary American, Contemporary Southern
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://lavibyob.com/
Payment Options
Cash Only
Dress Code
Business Casual
Catering
OUR CATERING SERVICE IS ONE OF THE BEST IN TOWN! WITH A VARIETY OF MENU OPTIONS AND FLEXIBLE CATERING PACKAGES, WE ARE READY FOR ANY EVENT. WE OFFER EVERYTHING FROM HORS D’OEUVRES TO A FULL BRUNCH, LUNCH, AND DINNER. CALL US TODAY WITH YOUR ORDER! *PLEASE GIVE AT LEAST 48 HOURS NOTICE
Private party facilities
Lavi offers a private dining area that can comfortably seat up to 10 guests. Please contact us for more information and reservation requests.

Location
1531 Wynnewood Rd, Ardmore, PA 19003
Area
Wynnewood
Cross Street
County Line Rd
Parking Details
Rear parking lot and street parking available
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Cheese and Jam BoardUS$20.00
Chef's selection of artesian cheese, served with our delicious House made jam, Gherkin pickles, fresh fruit, and Crostini's
Endive & Crab SaladUS$15.00
Crisp Endive lettuce tossed in a Fresh Citrus Mint Vinaigrette and topped with fresh Crab Salad, grapefruit, apples, and Pancetta
MusselsUS$15.00
Cooked in flavorful Tarragon Brown Butter and White Wine Sauce
Herb HummusUS$8.00
Carrot and Cucumber Sticks, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Shallots, Truffle Oil
Crab CakesUS$12.00
Fried Crab Cakes, Salad, Dressing
Fried BrieUS$10.00
Pesto, Spicy Marinara, & Crostini
Bruschetta FlatbreadUS$9.00
Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes, Red Onions, Nut free pesto, Asiago & Parmesan Cheese. Topped with Truffle Balsamic Glaze
Truffle Mac 'n' CheeseUS$8.00
A savory blend of Gruyere, Smoked Gouda, Parmesan and Cheddar Cheese
Fried Zucchini SpiralsUS$9.00
Creamy Miso Ginger Dressing

Entrees

Crispy Fried ChickenUS$22.00
Creamy Mac'n'Cheese, Vanilla Bean Syrup, Sautéed Kale, Apple Slaw
Moroccan Lamb SkewersUS$26.00
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Duck DrummettesUS$25.00
Polenta Fries, Gravy
Short Rib RavioliUS$30.00
Red Wine Tomato Sauce
Lavi Fall SaladUS$17.00
Spring Mix, Vinaigrette, Fresh Blackberries, Roasted Butternut Squash, Grilled Apricot, Red Apples, Carrot Cake Croutons, Manchego Cheese, Candied Walnuts
Roasted SalmonUS$25.00
Saffron Rice, Grilled Asparagus
Vegan Scallop Stir FryUS$20.00
Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Kale
Shrimp & GritsUS$20.00
Butter Poached Shrimp, Old Bay, Cheese Grits, Seafood Gravy
Roasted ChickenUS$22.00
Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Kale
Turkey Burger SlidersUS$17.00
Fresh Cut Fries
Udon Noodle BowlUS$20.00
Fresh Cut Vegetables, Miso Vegetable Consomme

Desserts

Seasonal DessertUS$6.00
Chef's Selection

Drinks

Coffee
Espresso
Tea

Cold Beverages

Water
Still, Sparkling
House Made Juices
Seasonal Lemonade, Iced Tea

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Lavi BYOB.

3.8

(75)

4.0Food
3.8Service
3.8Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

75 Reviews

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JulieS
Philadelphia County1 review
1.0
Dined on 24 May 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We arrived promptly for our 7:00 reservation to find only a half full restaurant. We asked if there would be a charge for opening one bottle of beer - they said no, however, they never brought the opener we requested (so we didn't drink it). We only ordered main dishes and it took 40min to be served. We also had to ask for water. We had a Groupon coupon - they wouldn't honor it. The bill finally came. They charged us $4.00 corkage even though we didn't need it. Didn't notice the charge until we got home. We would not recommend this restaurant - it has been opened long enough to have decent service.
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Julie
Philadelphia County2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 17 May 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Dissappointing experience for the second time. Hoped the first was a fluke since it's so convenient but was surprised by the lack of professionalism, even if it we're a very casual spot, which the prices suggest it is not.
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personinardmore Gold
Philadelphia County14 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 May 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Mother’s day brunch. We liked the food... like going to your mother’s house. Good value!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 May 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent. Went on mother's day & was not disappointed. The place is rather small & bc it was buffet style for mother's day, we never knew who our server was. We had to ask random servers to bring whatever we needed. Overall the food was great. A cash only restaurant.
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Alibaba Gold
Philadelphia County58 reviews
2.0
Dined on 12 May 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This was our second visit to Lavi. The first time we went we didn’t have a waitress come to our table to even offer us water for over 20 minutes. So we finally had to go talk to the hostess. However, all the food we ordered was very good. This time the service was bad in a different way. We felt rushed when the waitress cleared plates while some of us were still eating, and she also asked us about dessert before we were all finished with dinner. We were the last table in there and it was only about 9:45 and they started mopping the floors around us! They changed the menu too and there were a lot of unhealthy options. My fish was also overly spicy . My husband had a delicious fried tofu dish the first time we dined here, but this time the tofu entree was plain and bland. Our friend did seem to enjoy the fried chicken and waffles. Also this time they charged a corkage fee which didn’t exist the last time we came. In a nut shell, I don’t think we’ll be back here any time soon!
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MattD
Philadelphia County5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 11 May 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Good food, but had a long wait. It was a Saturday night during the dinner rush. Cramped space, which adds to the noise level. Price is slightly higher than you could find elsewhere, but it is also from scratch and farm to table, so this is to be expected.
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LilRed
Philadelphia County5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 May 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and service was great. We loved everything and can’t wait to come back and try other dishes
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Steve
Philadelphia County8 reviews
1.0
Dined on 4 May 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A disappointment. Dry, bland fried chicken, overcooked Bbq chicken, tiny portion of tofu entree. Nice server. Restaurant is way too loud when filled. Won’t be returning any time soon.
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Skoodles
Philadelphia County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 May 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent but slow to arrive but that is what happens in a cook to order restaurant. Loved the corn bread waffle with the fried chicken. The hostess/waitress as very warm and friendly. We were surprised that we were the only ones in on a Wednesday. We are early eaters though. I will recommend to friends and family. I would very much like to see this neighborhood restaurant make it.
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DeanK
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
1.0
Dined on 27 April 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I don't usually write reviews. I felt the need to in this case in the hope the operators of this fairly new restaurant might save themselves from certain failure. Firstly, I grew up in the food business. So I fancy myself to know a thing or two about properly operating a restaurant. Secondly, I'm a foodie. Party of 4. We ordered 3 Fried Chicken dinners and one Salmon. After 1 hour and forty-five minutes 2 of the 3 Chickens came out. Ten minutes later the last Chicken came out (missing half the Chicken the first dishes got). Half the Chicken on first dishes were over cooked. I noticed early on food was not moving out of kitchen at all. Servers were apologetic. They were in a tough spot. They comped the corkage fees as some sort of bone after an agonizing wait. Yes a BYOB has a corkage fee of $4 per bottle. How is that a thing? (or PO your customers before u start). There is still time to save your business. Learn how to cook and expedite a workflow in a kitchen. Recipes seem good and place is nice. It's a shame to see this blown so bad. Cheers and good luck.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Contemporary American, Contemporary Southern
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://lavibyob.com/
Payment Options
Cash Only
Dress Code
Business Casual
Catering
OUR CATERING SERVICE IS ONE OF THE BEST IN TOWN! WITH A VARIETY OF MENU OPTIONS AND FLEXIBLE CATERING PACKAGES, WE ARE READY FOR ANY EVENT. WE OFFER EVERYTHING FROM HORS D’OEUVRES TO A FULL BRUNCH, LUNCH, AND DINNER. CALL US TODAY WITH YOUR ORDER! *PLEASE GIVE AT LEAST 48 HOURS NOTICE
Private party facilities
Lavi offers a private dining area that can comfortably seat up to 10 guests. Please contact us for more information and reservation requests.

Location
1531 Wynnewood Rd, Ardmore, PA 19003
Area
Wynnewood
Cross Street
County Line Rd
Parking Details
Rear parking lot and street parking available
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Lavi BYOB

About this restaurant

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Menu

Starters

Cheese and Jam BoardUS$20.00

Endive & Crab SaladUS$15.00

MusselsUS$15.00

Herb HummusUS$8.00

Crab CakesUS$12.00

Fried BrieUS$10.00

Bruschetta FlatbreadUS$9.00

Truffle Mac 'n' CheeseUS$8.00

Fried Zucchini SpiralsUS$9.00

Entrees

Crispy Fried ChickenUS$22.00

Moroccan Lamb SkewersUS$26.00

Duck DrummettesUS$25.00

Short Rib RavioliUS$30.00

Lavi Fall SaladUS$17.00

Roasted SalmonUS$25.00

Vegan Scallop Stir FryUS$20.00

Shrimp & GritsUS$20.00

Roasted ChickenUS$22.00

Turkey Burger SlidersUS$17.00

Udon Noodle BowlUS$20.00

Desserts

Seasonal DessertUS$6.00

Drinks

Coffee

Espresso

Tea

Cold Beverages

Water

House Made Juices

Reviews

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable