Ambar - Shaw
4.6
449 Reviews
$30 and under
Balkan style
Make a reservation
2 people
Jan 10, 2025
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
- Good for groups
- Good for special occasions
- Lively
Private dining
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Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesBalkan style, Modern European, Eastern European
- Hours of operationUnlimited 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
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefNikola Stefanovic
- CateringWhether 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 facilitiesAmbar 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 contactMarijana Skerlic: (202) 913-8324
- NeighborhoodShaw
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- Public transitTwo blocks from the Shaw-Howard University Metro station accessible on the yellow and green lines.
- AdditionalBar/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
Experiences
Dinner Winter Restaurant Week
$55.00 per person
Jan 20, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025THE BEST RW DEAL - $55 per person includes unlimited selection of small plates, dessert and a drink of choice. Winter Restaurant Week at Ambar starts early, January 20 and ending Feb 9. Experience next-level Balkan Dining Without Limits! Enhance your experience with unlimited selected drinks - $27.99 per person
Lunch Winter Restaurant Week
$25.00 per person
Jan 20, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025$25 per person includes unlimited selection of small plates! Winter Restaurant Week at Ambar starts early, January 20 and ending Feb 9. Experience next-level Balkan Dining Without Limits! Enhance your experience with unlimited selected drinks - $27.99 per person
Dinner Valentines Day
$99.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025The Valentine’s Day menu is priced at $99.99 per person for dinner and includes complimentary bottomless drinks from the featured menu. Couples will dine on unlimited small plates from Ambar's extensive menu including spreads, charcuterie, soups & salads, vegetables, baked items, slow-cooked food, from the wood fire grill, chef delicacies, seafood sections and dessert to share. Additional small plates which are available exclusively throughout Valentine's Day weekend include the Branzino with lemon dashi sauce, moravska salsa and watercress; Dalmatian Grilled Calamari with stewed spinach and garlic potatoes; Oxtail Ragu Gnocchi with veggie stew and pickled jalapeños, as well as Ambar’s signature Forrest Gnocchi dessert to share.
What 449 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.6
- 4.6Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.5Value
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Review summary
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449 Reviews
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Gabrielle
VIPWashington DC
17 reviews
5.017 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Clement
Hawaii
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Trey
VIPWashington DC
11 reviews
5.011 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Lauren
Chicago
1 review
3.01 review
Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 2
- Ambience 3
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Blake
VIPHouston
3 reviews
1.03 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
- Overall 1
- Food 2
- Service 1
- Ambience 4
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Wendy
Washington DC
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on December 30, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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George
VIPLondon
10 reviews
3.010 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Nina
Tallahassee
22 reviews
5.022 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Bea
VIPWestern NC
12 reviews
2.012 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
- Overall 2
- Food 2
- Service 4
- Ambience 3
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John
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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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 4.6 stars by 449 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
Jan 10, 2025
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
Order delivery or takeout
1547 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3201
Dining areas
Additional information
- NeighborhoodShaw
- Hours of operationUnlimited 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
- CuisinesBalkan style, Modern European, Eastern European
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- Public transitTwo blocks from the Shaw-Howard University Metro station accessible on the yellow and green lines.
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefNikola Stefanovic
- AdditionalBar/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
- Phone number(202) 478-2280
- CateringWhether 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 facilitiesAmbar 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 contactMarijana Skerlic: (202) 913-8324