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Ambar - Shaw, Washington, DC

Ambar - Shaw

4.7
4.7
425 Reviews
$30 and under
Balkan style
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Ambar - Shaw

4.7
$30 and under
Balkan style
Shaw

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 56 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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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Additional information

  • 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
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 425 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ambar - Shaw offers a dynamic dining experience with its "awesome brunch," "fantastic ambiance," and "unlimited small plates" concept. Guests rave about the "beautiful and delicious" dishes, attentive service, and vibrant atmosphere. While some note noise levels and occasional service delays, the overall experience remains "amazing" and a "top choice" for food enthusiasts.

425 Reviews

  1. Nikia

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I literally couldn’t order or ask for anything without unsolicited advice. Every other location I could just order what I wanted and they would just bring it, no questions asked. I’ve been to Ambar atleast 5 times. I know the experience I want. I just want to eat and drink with my friends. My server had to give her input every single time I ask for anything. Why can’t I just have what I want ma’am?? It was stressful having to validate every single request for something I’m paying for. Super weird.

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  2. kathleen

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely amazing from start to finish. I love the way our waitress took us on a food tour thru the different items to try. The pistachio baklava was perfection.

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  3. elayne

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was great, except the noise was deafening.

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  4. Justin

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought my family visiting for Thanksgiving here. The all you can dinner option was perfect. We were able to try a lot of items and share. Definitely a great deal and way to accommodate different tastes.

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  5. Jon

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful variety available from the unlimited small plate menu. Cauliflower and the beet salad were delicious. In fact, every dish we had we ordered seconds of. Service was warm, friendly, and fast. The space can be a bit noisy but we will be back often!

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  6. Jake

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    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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  7. Tine

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    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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  8. Brett

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 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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  9. Gabriela

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 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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  10. Karina

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 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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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 425 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Ambar - Shaw restaurant

Ambar - Shaw

4.7
$30 and under
Balkan style
Shaw

Make a booking

2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ambar - Shaw

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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
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