Ambar - Shaw

4.7

420 Reviews

$30 and under

Balkan style

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
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Ambar Shaw Thanksgiving Update!
Dine-in will be closed, but you can enjoy Thanksgiving at home with our special takeout—available for pickup from 12-5 pm. Pre-order by 4 pm on November 26th. And don’t miss our Black Friday Brunch! Ambar Clarendon is accepting reservations for Thanksgiving Day!

Welcome to Ambar, where you are invited to explore the dynamic flavors of Balkan cuisine. What distinguishes us, is our well-curated, exclusive 'Dining Without Limits' experience, which brings you the soul of Balkan dining traditions. Our extensive menu boasts a variety of shareable small plates, perfectly paired with a vast selection of premium Balkan wines. Whether joining us for a leisurely lunch, celebratory weekend brunch, or an evening of indulgence, our unlimited dining menu promises to deliver an unparalleled culinary journey. We excel in serving individual guests, as well as larger groups, and private events.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Balkan style, Modern European, Eastern European
Hours of operation
Unlimited Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Unlimited Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Unlimited Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Late Night Fri, Sat 11:30 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(202) 478-2280
Website
https://www.ambarrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Nikola Stefanovic
Catering
Whether you are socializing with your coworkers or entertaining your friends and family at home, Ambar Catering will always be fresh and always delicious.
Private party facilities
Ambar is the perfect place for all types of private and corporate events. With beautiful design perfect for event space- exceptional food and drinks and our professionally trained staff, Ambar is the place of choice when it comes to your celebration.
Private party contact
Marijana Skerlic: (202) 913-8324

Location
1547 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3201
Neighborhood
Shaw
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Two blocks from the Shaw-Howard University Metro station accessible on the yellow and green lines.<br />
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 420 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ambar - Shaw offers an exciting dining experience with "amazing food, drinks, and service." Known for its "fantastic ambiance" and "unlimited small plates," guests can enjoy diverse Balkan dishes. While service can sometimes be inconsistent during busy times, the overall experience is praised as a "great deal" and "worthwhile."

420 Reviews

J
Jake
Denver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Extremely loud and they were not even full. Our waiter was not attentive, only came to the table 3 times, which is pretty bad for an unlimited brunch. Food was incredible, as it usually is, but this was a noticably worse experience than usual. If I go again and it's like this I'm not coming back
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Tine
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fine Balkan dining. Sharing platters concept allow to get to know this particular kitchen.
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Brett
Washington DC
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Andreas was friendly and helpful! Service was outstanding and food tasted great.
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Gabriela
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating a birthday and the attention we received was excepcional! Our waitress Kris was fantastic, indulging our large party of 9 and making sure we tried all her favorites. We will definetely be back 😊
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Karina
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
My friends and I went for brunch on Sunday. Our reservations were at the bar. Despite there being plenty of seats, we were seated behind a glass wall which was unappealing. The food was good, however, the service and drinks were subpar. I understand there is a two hour time limit, but it felt like we were constantly reminded of how much time we had left on our reservation. We ordered off the regular drink menu and were still being rushed out. For the price we paid, we could have gone elsewhere for better drinks and service.
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Danielle
Orlando
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was good, but nearly half of the dishes were brought out cold
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Christine
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I brought a group of friends here for brunch, and we had such a great time. We all had the unlimited brunch option, which seemed like the best value. Overall, we had a great time and enjoyed all our choices.
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Jessica
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great selection of dishes - especially for vegetarians!
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Mark
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is always amazing. Always have a great experience there. Our waitress was amazing always kept bringing us drinks. She was always attentive if we needed any extra food or anything pertaining to allergies she would always keep us informed. We’re definitely going back.
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Erika
Washington DC
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Rosa was great! Attentive and sweet - she guided my friend through his first experience. I enjoyed the enclosed patio seating. Food is great and I love sampling everything.
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FAQs

Ambar - Shaw does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ambar - Shaw also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 478-2280.

Ambar - Shaw is rated 4.7 stars by 420 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1547 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3201

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Shaw
Hours of operation
Unlimited Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Unlimited Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Unlimited Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Late Night Fri, Sat 11:30 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Balkan style, Modern European, Eastern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Two blocks from the Shaw-Howard University Metro station accessible on the yellow and green lines.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nikola Stefanovic
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ambarrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(202) 478-2280
Catering
Whether you are socializing with your coworkers or entertaining your friends and family at home, Ambar Catering will always be fresh and always delicious.
Private party facilities
Ambar is the perfect place for all types of private and corporate events. With beautiful design perfect for event space- exceptional food and drinks and our professionally trained staff, Ambar is the place of choice when it comes to your celebration.
Private party contact
Marijana Skerlic: (202) 913-8324

Ambar - Shaw

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 420 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ambar - Shaw offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ambar - Shaw restaurant rated?

Is Ambar - Shaw currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information