Ambar

Great food for brunch and for a great price. You get access to the entire menu for a flat price. It was very good and great service.I got almost all the dishes except the meat pie. My favorite was probably the kabob and potatoes. Kabob had great seasoning the added to char from the grill. The potatoes were nice crispy with good seasoning that added a kick.Overall a cool looking place and will definitely be back. Definitely a party atmosphere at brunch its very fun. They do have 2 hour max for the table to sit there.

My friend and I enjoyed Restaurant Week (dinner) at AMBAR. I've passed this place a million times but have never checked it out.Here's what we devoured:SPREADS w/fresh baked pita bread + cornbreadajvar urnebes CHEF DELICACIES forest mushroom crêpefried chickenlamb lasagna VEGETABLES brussel sprouts cauliflower SEAFOODsalmonSLOW COOKEDbeef short rib goulashDESSERTS chocolate cakeraspberry cakeBEVERAGES (mocktails)carrot-ginger spritzmango muleEverything was scrumptious and our server was delightful.Can't wait to return for brunch AND another dinner!__I eat. @f.hux I thrift. @DCthriftish

NYE Edition:Overall Rating: 6/10Ambar nails it from a restaurant perspective, but next year, let's step up the NYE experience. Invest in a real DJ and a livelier vibe--guests were ready to pay more for an elevated celebration but left craving so much more.Food+ Service: 5/5Ambar truly delivers! With unlimited tapas, there's something for everyone, and the unlimited drink pairing takes it to the next level. Our server was so attentive, they offered a new drink before I could finish the one in hand. Plus, the food kept coming--no waiting, no running out.NYE Vibes: 1/5For the advertised NYE vibe, I found it underwhelming. The "DJ" was essentially a man standing by turntables, playing music from various eras with no real transitions or flow. It felt more like a dinner with background music than a true NYE party. While they technically delivered on having a DJ and party hats, I wouldn't return for another NYE celebration here.Full Review on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEsBneDRSxl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Disclaimer: These are my personal opinions. Please try these restaurants and form your own judgments--it's what I would do.

AMBAR IS SO GOOD! I went with a group from work for dinner one evening and was so impressed, I went back again for brunch a few days later! The food is amazing and I love the all-you-can-eat small plate style of serving. There really is something for everyone and I loved basically everything I tried - and even if I didn't like something it wasn't a big deal since it's a small plate and not a whole meal that I took a risk on. You definitely have to get the spreads and the kebab was my favorite thing on the whole menu - ordered it multiple times both at dinner and at brunch. Service here is also amazing - sometimes with all-you-can-eat places it can be hard to get a server's attention, but that wasn't the case here at all. Everyone was really attentive and had great suggestions on what to try next. I was also super impressed by their response to food allergies. Not only do they have an allergen menu, but they also customized the menu for one of my friends who has multiple food allergies (not all of which were covered by the allergen menu). I've never seen a restaurant do that before and it was awesome. TLDR I cannot say enough good things about Ambar, you should stop reading this review and just go there.

1/12/2025- Ambar is my sister's spot, so I decided to join her for Sunday brunch. We had a 10:30am rezzie & were seated immediately. Unfortunately, we were seated in an undesirable area upstairs, to the immediate right in the elevated section. My seat was front & center of said section, in a walkway, inches away from the steps... There were available tables behind us in that section, booths, and countless empty tables upstairs & downstairs. After we bought my concerns to our server, she obtained authorization, then moved us. Once the seating issue was resolved, I enjoyed the Balkan experience, cool vibes, & catching up. We both ordered the unlimited Ambar brunch experience & classic bottomless mimosas. We tried several items on the menu including shrimp & grits, grilled hanger steak, tomato soup, meat pie, fried chicken, potato hash, smoked sausage, caramel apple waffles, Balkan mini donuts, and scrambled eggs. I couldn't try the meat and pork dishes due to dietary restrictions but everything I had was tasty. The unlimited brunch for $36.99 is a great value, which is hard to find on Capitol Hill. I will definitely return to try more menu offerings.

First time at this location. The inside is beautiful. I really enjoyed the space and decorations. Came for the brunch on a Saturday afternoon. Our server was nice and make sure to be attentive and fast. The food is all you can eat tapas style Balkan food. Everything was delicious our only problem was everything but the meat came cold. Our favorite was the hanger steak and kebabs. The pork neck slide and sausage were made freshly on the grill. You could taste the smokiness. Two hours is more than enough time. We fill up and enjoyed ourself. If the rest of the food came out hot it would've been a way better experience.

I've heard nothing but good things about this restaurant so, I've been excited to try it. I loved having the ability to try the entire menu - well as much as my stomach would allow.Ordering the food was simple, but receiving the food? Not so much. The day we came, there were several instances when we would order food and it would never arrive. Also, there were moments when we would receive food that we did not order. Overall the dining experience was good.

Ambar has a fun bottomless brunch deal that is great for groups! You get to try a little bit of many different menu items that way. There is also a boozy brunch option and the price is reasonable. Sometimes I think the unlimited brunch compromises the food quality a bit, and it can take longer to get the dishes you want because the waiters tend to bring out whatever is ready in the kitchen. But the food is still really good overall. The service is fine! It can get a bit chaotic in there during brunch time. I'd like to come back for dinner and see how the experience compares.

This is currently my favorite restaurant in DC. No lie. I cannot believe how much we ate. And every single dish was UNBELIEVABLY tasty. The experience was well worth the price. Don't believe me, check out the pictures! The cocktails were a joy, as well. I appreciated that they were fresh and flavorful without being too sweet. I tried old fashioned and the margarita. And my friend had FOUR sangrias. Our server was also our bartender and he was very attentive. The service was quick and it's very easy to fill up and have a great time during the 2-hour experience.There is some street parking, but if you're going to spring for unlimited drinks (flat rate pricing as well for select drinks on the menu), then ride share would be the best move.All plates are shareable, so this is a great place to go to with a friend or a group. I can't wait to visit the area again so I can go to Ambar.

sean was the BEST and i am in love with him and will marry him someday !!! his service was phenomenal, the atmosphere was beautiful, the food was great. overall, 10/10 recommend. i'm a lesbian but sean can call me up at anytime. miss him already. give him a raise please.