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4.6
- 4.6Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.6Value
Noise • Moderate
Ambar - Shaw
4.6
479 Reviews
$30 and under
Balkan style
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2 people
Mar 23, 2025
7:00 PM
- Good for special occasions
- Good for groups
- Lively
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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, Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Unlimited Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Late Night Fri, Sat 11:30 pm–12:00 am
- Phone number
- 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
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Ambar - Shaw offers a unique and vibrant dining experience with its "delicious food" and "excellent service." The restaurant is celebrated for its Balkan cuisine, providing a culinary adventure through "flavorful small plates" that diners can enjoy in a lively atmosphere. The "bottomless brunch" is a popular choice, offering great value and an opportunity to sample a wide variety of dishes. Service is generally attentive, with standout mentions for accommodating staff and servers like Rosa. Although some guests noted noise levels and service delays, the overall experience is "amazing" and worth revisiting for the "bang for your buck."
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DLee
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0Dined today
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Philip VIP
Washington DC34 reviews
3.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 3
- Food 4
- Service 3
- Ambience 2
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KristinS
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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Rick VIP
Chicago48 reviews
5.0Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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supermom
Memphis/West TN12 reviews
4.0Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Kevin
Dallas7 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Denver1 review
5.0Dined on March 11, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jahlonnie
Washington DC1 review
5.0Dined on March 9, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Suzanne
New York City35 reviews
5.0Dined on March 2, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Prakash
Philadelphia18 reviews
5.0Dined on February 23, 2025
- 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 479 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
Mar 23, 2025
7:00 PM
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, Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Unlimited Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 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
- 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