Ambar

This place is always a great date spot. Great tapas and atmosphere. Service very quick and servers very friendly. They have the regular unlimited menu but they also have an a la carte menu as well which was surprise for me since I have been there like 5 times lol. Also near a parking garage so very accessible. Definitely recommend Brussel sprouts and cauliflower every time.

Had dinner delivered via Uber Eats. Lamb lasagna was flavored nicely with excellent sauce to lasagna ratio, I like my lasagna saucy. The urnebes spread was a little salty for my taste. Pita was soft with great chew. The chocolate cake was dense with no hazelnuts, which was disappointing. Sadly, the Uber Eats menu did not have some of the items I really wanted to try.

Was super excited for the unlimited tapas experience but we felt like the food was just so so :( We ordered a ton of different items, the mussels were probably the best with the roasted lamb being the worst, it was SO salty, we think it must have been a mistake during cooking. Other things we tried were steak tartare, salmon, shrimp, lamb medallions, chicken skewers, asparagus, halloumi, sorbet. The lamb medallions, chicken skewers, and sorbet were the better of the bunch but overall nothing spectacular. The place was super cute, especially upstairs was beautiful and light but there was a private event so we sat downstairs in the basement. I was initially worried but the basement was really nice too!

This place is so good! Love that my first review of 2025 gets to be a 5*. Lets chat food first. We did the all you can eat brunch, oh my god it was amazing. The food came out fast, and was absolutely delicious. Every dish was the perfect kind of savory or sweet, it was beautifully presented, and perfectly cooked. One warning if it comes out on a silver bowl, the bowl is very hot. Be aware you need to order a lot, it's not portioned for your party its largely an individual serving, sliders come with 1 for instance. The service was spectacular, fast and attentive our server made sure we were happy the whole time. The plates are quickly removed from the table with no problem. Drinks came out fast and wete exceptionally tasty. There's also optional patio seating for summer. Finally lets end on Ambiance, it was a lovely place. The wood is beautiful, the seasonal foliage in the rafters was wonderful. I the wood is welcoming, and everything just screams hello, welcome in how can we help you today! Forget 5/5 this is more like a 10/5. Give em a shot!

Ambar has been my long-time favorite ever since it's opening years back. I have celebrated multiple memorable dates here and even my birthday. The interior of Arlington location is very open and cheerful and always gives me positive vibes.I have to admit that over the years the quality of the food has dropped. That said it's still acceptable and there's no other place where you can find many of the dishes offered here.This visit was for lunch which now has an option of unlimited experience too which is a pleasant addition. The price is a steal for an unlimited lunch - just $28 for all-you-can-eat savory items. The service was great as always. The waiter had to close his shift while I was still at the table and he introduced me to the other waiter who will continue helping me. This was a nice warm transfer.The only concern I have is that I did have stomach pain and terrible heartburn for the rest of the day which is not normal. I might have it once a year or so, and only after eating out. I'm suspecting that this is due to the quality of cooking oil or other fats that might be added to the food. I'm hoping for the management to consider healthy alternatives to what they might be using.

Finally tried Ambar as I have heard so many great things about it! I have never had Balkin food and didn't know what to expect but was pleasantly impressed. I attended for a friend's birthday and a large party so service may have not been the best because of the large table. It did take a lot of time for dishes to come out but we ordered a lot. We did the unlimited food option and it was a lot more food than I expected. My favorite was the salad with feta, beet salad, and cauliflower. It's also a cute place with lots of parking options nearby.

The lunch AYCE (all-you-can-eat) tapas here is an absolute hidden gem! Not only is it a fantastic deal, but it also lets you explore quite a bit of small plates inspired by rich Balkan flavors. I highly recommend starting with the velvety veal soup -- it's savory, hearty, and perfect to warm you up. The pan-seared trout is also a delight, beautifully crisp on the outside and flakey and soft within. Don't forget the roasted cauliflower - it's very flavorful with the pesto sauce it comes with. Also, I recommend you get the spread of creamy hummus with their house pita.The ambiance is stunning, especially with the lovely autumn-themed decor. The ceiling is adorned with pretty hanging leaves in warm red and orange hues, creating a cozy, seasonal feel that makes the dining experience even more memorable. It feels like you're dining in the middle of fall foliage!The service is great -- attentive, speedy, and always with a warm smile.A heads-up for groups: parties of six or more have a 20% gratuity automatically added. The service is worth every bit of it

I LOVE Ambar! I came here during restaurant week, and since then have come a couple times for lunch.First, the environment is so cute and cozy. They always have flowers or seasonal decorations strung throughout the restaurant. In terms of the food, the size and flavors are perfect. Their all-you-can-eat tapas are perfect and definitely worth the price.Food comes out within a few minutes, and service is amazing!

Had lunch with a friend. Given great reviews we were excited but we weren't wowed. Food was good and it's all you can eat tapas so you can't complain too much. It was a trek for both of us and can be hard to find parking. Everything was good to decent except we did not care for the cabbage dish. Nothing super wowed me. Fine place for us to linger a little and catch up but had better tapas. Solid 4.

We went to the Ambar Clarendon location.We loved our time here and think it's the perfect restaurant for a fun date night or girls night out. I love the all you can eat small plate option. The atmosphere is cozy , chic and nice without feeling stuffy.The service was attentive and the servers were helpful and friendly. Food came regularly and quickly. The dishes were delicious! We tried about 30 dishes total that we shared between all of us. There were about 3-4 dishes we didn't care for however almost every other dish we tried was well seasoned, full of flavor, beautifully plated and cooked to perfection. We were stuffed and satisfied by the end. I am typically very wary of all you can eat restaurants but this place knocks it out of the park. Highly recommend this place and can't wait to return one day!