Ambar - Shaw
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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 10:00–16:00 Unlimited Lunch Mon, Wed–Fri 12:00–15:30 Happy Hour Mon 12:00–22:00 Wed–Fri 12:00–19:00 Unlimited Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 16:00–22:30 Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:30 Late Night Fri, Sat 23:30–00:00
- 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
- AreaShaw
- 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Dinner Winter Restaurant Week
US$55.00 per person
20 Jan 2025 - 9 Feb 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 personLunch Winter Restaurant Week
US$25.00 per person
20 Jan 2025 - 9 Feb 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 personDinner Valentines Day
US$99.00 per person
14 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 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 460 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.6Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Review summary
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Bradley
VIPWashington DC
11 reviews
5.011 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Sarah
Washington DC
14 reviews
5.014 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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HollyC
Orlando
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Lily
Washington DC
1 review
3.01 review
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 4
- Service 1
- Ambience 3
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Toni
VIPE. Tennessee
21 reviews
5.021 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jessica
Washington DC
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 19 January 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Deija
Baltimore
2 reviews
3.02 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 3
- Ambience 4
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Marquez (Marq)
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Ernie
New York City
66 reviews
5.066 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Destiny
VIPSan Francisco
8 reviews
5.08 reviews
Dined on 11 January 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 460 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?
Order delivery or takeout
1547 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3201
Dining areas
Additional information
- AreaShaw
- Hours of OperationUnlimited Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–16:00 Unlimited Lunch Mon, Wed–Fri 12:00–15:30 Happy Hour Mon 12:00–22:00 Wed–Fri 12:00–19:00 Unlimited Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 16:00–22:30 Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:30 Late Night Fri, Sat 23:30–00:00
- 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, Takeaway, 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