Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails

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   Charles

   San Antonio

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall we had a wonderful experience. Turkey was a little cold. That is the only complaint I had. Service was excellent. Mohammed was a very good waiter. The hostess was very warm and welcoming. Definitely a must do again.
   

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   Linda

   Tahoe

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We booked a table indoors for Christmas Eve dinner. The menu was limited, but that was fine. Options included salmon, prime rib and turkey. Prime rib portions were 14 oz and the kitchen refused to offer a smaller portion or allow us to split an entree. My dinner was cold (both the prime rib and the mashed potatoes and broccolini) and the prime rib could have used a more generous portion of au jus. One of my sons ordered the salmon, which he enjoyed, though the serving of salsa/chutney that accompanied it was small. The restaurant added a 20% tip, though there were only 3 of us dining. Overall, a disappointing experience for a $280+ meal, including tip.
   

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   Rosalind

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely experience at Ambler Texas Kitchen! Got to sit outdoors and had a lovely view of the Riverwalk and see a wedding on Marriage Island. Had a delicious breakfast and great service.
   

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   Rudy

   San Antonio

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is our second time here and it was just amazing!!!! Our new go to place now
   

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   John

   San Antonio

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We arrived 10 minutes prior to reservation for breakfast. Restaurant was not very busy and no one was manning the host station. We along with a family ahead of us waited and waited. Finally our soon to be server yelled that someone was coming. A man appeared, took our name and then again we waited for the actual host to arrive. She was not friendly and didn’t say a word to us. When seated our table was already set with what was supposed to be a place setting for two. There was only one coffee cup and saucer and it was filthy and lipstick stained. I put it to the side to give to the waitress. She came and tried to make a joke about it and took it away. When she brought over a new one that too was lipstick stained. Not sure why she didn’t bother to check before grabbing it. House coffee was very bitter. My husband loves black coffee and even said he didn’t like it. The food overall was very good. The service was extremely lacking. With my third coffee and saucer brought over it came with no spoon for stirring in cream/sugar. My husband received no fork and we had no pen from waitress for the check. I would probably not go here for dinner based on the service alone.
   

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   Jeannette

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Repeat customers - we eat here every time we are in town. Excellent appetizers, entrees, drinks, and desserts. Great service as always.
   

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   Matthew

   San Antonio

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food. Expensive but worth it. Amazing chicken.
   

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   Mark

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Eat outside and enjoy the boats going by. Especially fun to see the boats lighted and playing Christmas music. Very festive! Our wine and food was delicious and our server, Mohammed was so courteous and efficient! All was good!
   

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   Rosi

   VIP

   Austin

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Disappointing Experience Unfortunately, my recent visit fell short of expectations. The food was undercooked, which made it difficult to enjoy. While the ambiance/service was okay not impressed. The quality of the dishes needs significant improvement. I hope this was an off day for the kitchen, as the potential for better is there.
   

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    Carla

    VIP

    San Antonio

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Enjoyed a nice meal among the beautiful holiday decor of Hotel Contessa. Patio seating is available under the lights of the riverwalk, adjacent to marriage island. Steaks were delicious Japanese Akaushi beef cooked to perfection and the creme brulee is a must. Valet parking will be validated for all Ambler patrons and if you are lucky, the ducks will visit on the patio.
    

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