Amber India - San Francisco

4.5

2894 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Good for business meals

At Amber India in downtown San Francisco, we blend the rich traditions of North Indian cuisine with a modern dining experience. Our menu features favorites like butter chicken, aromatic biryanis, and tandoori specialties, all crafted with authentic spices and techniques. Whether you prefer vegetarian dishes or hearty meats, there's something for everyone.

Our three-story restaurant, with vaulted ceilings and a lively LED light show behind the bar, offers a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere. We can host up to 140 guests, with a private dining room for gatherings of up to 25. Located near Union Square, Amber India is ideal for a casual meal or special celebration.

For over 20 years, we’ve been a beloved part of the Bay Area dining scene, known for our flavorful food, excellent service, and warm hospitality. Join us for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch to experience what makes Amber India a local favorite.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 777-0500
Website
http://amber-india.com/location/san-francisco/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Hitesh Gautam
Catering
Let Amber organize and cater your next affair. We cater for all events from intimate meals to corporate parties. Customized menus and personalized packages are available. We will work with you to create the ideal menu for your affair. Your event may also be enhanced with specialty items and an array of colorful lines options.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate parties up to 30 people.

Location
25 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA 94103
Neighborhood
Downtown / Union Square
Cross street
4th & Market
Parking details
Fifth & Mission Parking garage.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,894 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Indian

Review summary

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Amber India in San Francisco is celebrated for its "best Indian food" and "fantastic service." Diners rave about the butter chicken, lamb biryani, and extensive vegetarian options. The ambiance is "lovely," perfect for both business meetings and family gatherings. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and memorable brunches with "bottomless mimosas."

2,894 Reviews

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Varun
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I had Kadai Paneer and Lacha Paratha. The Kadai Paneer was completely flavorless, and the paneer itself seemed like it was from the frozen variety, with a very tough texture. The paratha was cold and lacked the usual chewiness. Never going back!
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Sharon
VIP
New York City
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The quality of food and presentation has gone down noticeably since the last time I have been there. The change in chef is very clear. This has now become an over priced mediocre place to eat and not worth the drive in. I guess this is better for my figure and wallet.
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Ketaki
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We found Amber SF to be very average this time, in terms of food. The Pav bhaji had Chinese flavours, the fish was barely flavoured, the masala chai was not great and the adraki gobhi was swimming in oil. The butter chicken, tandoor chicken and goat curry were decent . The live dosa station was the best, with freshly made dosas, and really great mini uttapams. The dessert counter was meh, with the too sweet lauki halwa and very chewy gulab jamuns. On average, it was a disappointing experience, especially because we’ve come to expect high standards from Amber.
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Aditi
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were at Amber - SF for Saturday lunch Buffet The Food was really cold. Ruined our entire experience since we were there to Celebrate my husband’s 40th birthday. Nothing was done to make the day special.
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susan
Philadelphia
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Likely the best Indian food we’ve ever had! I especially loved the curried chicken and vegetable tandoori. Even the raita was a cut above. And such a lovely ambience. We will return.
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Jo
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, lovely space, kind, caring, and attentive staff. Perfect in every way!
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Mini
Jacksonville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience dining at this place. Delicious food with lots of great vegetarian options. The tandoori was cooked perfectly and the desserts were juicy,, sweet and scrumptious.
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THOM
VIP
San Francisco
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic everything! The food was delicious. The champagne was abundant. Stellar service. A+++++++++!
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Mark
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to meet and eat. Delicious buffet lunch and relaxing environment.
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Andrew
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Indian food and have eaten at multiple Indian restaurants in the US and UK. That being said, this was possibly the best Indian meal I've ever had! I'm not exaggerating. My 16-year old son and I shared butter chicken and lamb biryani. They were both spectacular. We couldn't speak for much of the meal because we savoring every bite. We left stunned by how good it was. Our dinner at Amber India made for a superbly memorable evening in San Francisco. If you like Indian food and are in town, do not miss. You will not regret getting dinner or lunch there.
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FAQs

Amber India - San Francisco does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Amber India - San Francisco also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 777-0500.

Amber India - San Francisco is rated 4.5 stars by 2894 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 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Amber India - San Francisco

25 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA 94103

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
4th & Market
Neighborhood
Downtown / Union Square
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Fifth & Mission Parking garage.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Hitesh Gautam
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://amber-india.com/location/san-francisco/
Phone number
(415) 777-0500
Catering
Let Amber organize and cater your next affair. We cater for all events from intimate meals to corporate parties. Customized menus and personalized packages are available. We will work with you to create the ideal menu for your affair. Your event may also be enhanced with specialty items and an array of colorful lines options.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate parties up to 30 people.

Amber India - San Francisco

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 2,894 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Amber India - San Francisco offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Amber India - San Francisco restaurant rated?

Is Amber India - San Francisco currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information