Restaurants near Culmore Shopping Center

We have visited Ambar for years and this was our first Thanksgiving dinner with them. The staff was so welcoming and attentive and the food was tremendously delicious. First time we've been seated in the lower level, which was beautifully decorated and so cozy. Ambar never fails to delight and this experience reinforced for us what a very special place and team Ambar provides.

Good food. Good drinks. Nice atmosphere. Enjoyed Thanksgiving meal.

While the menu might look common place, it's the quality of the ingredients and thoughtfulness of the preparation that makes Ruthie's outstanding, and a neighborhood gem. We were greeted like family, service was attention and professional while informal and friendly. The wood fire grilled branzino was outstanding -- hot, moist, perfectly seasoned. Each dish, while familiar in concept, has a surprise twist that is so pleasing.

I had thr chicken, the prices are higher then the last time we went, a few years ago. The chicken was fine, but I should have gotten the trout. Creme Brûlée was not freshly torched, right out of the refrigerator.......ok not great, better when warmed up a little.

About what I expected. Excellent clam chowder - my test of a seafood restaurant. I would have liked to have seen a wider choice of fish on the menu, but the cod I had was very good.