Bambara Kitchen & Bar

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   Roberta

   Greater Boston

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Pleasant, good food, drinks and service. A bit pricey.
   

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   Jacqueline

   New York City

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Lovely brunch with terrific options at Kimpton, Marlowe hotel. Food was delicious and great service!
   

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   Brian

   San Diego

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 4 November 2024

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

   Very good food, a very enjoyable experience for our party of four.
   

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   MeredithT

   E. Tennessee

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 19 October 2024

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

   Delicious dinner and good service. Our steaks and scallops were perfect,
   

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   Michelle

   New York City

   17 reviews

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   2.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on 19 October 2024

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

   The only reason this is getting 2 stars over all is because our server was fantastic. The place is also cute and the menu looked delicious. Then cocktails were also phenomenal but expensive. It ends there. Got the burrata which was sour & disgustung. Totally turned my stomach. Sent it back. We ordered steak- both of us medium. Mine was extremely rare- uncooked in parts completely. Brussels sprouts came out half way through the entrees. Spoke to the waitress about the steak & was like on top of serving bad cheese this is not really acceptable for the price. She was very nice and understanding. Said she was speaking to managers. She came back and said “ My manager said we can only take off the Burata” Like I mean that was a given no? She then said I’ll comp your wine off my own salary bc I think you should have gotten more off. We didn’t want her to do that. Managers never came over.
   

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   Jennifer

   New York City

   6 reviews

   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 18 October 2024

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

   Bambara offers an upscale ambiance that sets the stage for an elegant dining experience. The layout creates an inviting space, perfect for both intimate dinners and celebratory gatherings. The menu is a highlight each item seemingly thoughtfully crafted. The drink menu features a range of expertly crafted cocktails, showcasing seasonal flavors that perfectly complement the food. However, my experience at Bambara was marred by significant missteps that overshadowed its potential. I ordered the Burrata, only to find it unexpectedly sour, detracting from the fresh and creamy essence I anticipated. My main course, the Grilled Steak Frites, was another disappointment. I specifically requested a medium cook with a "warm pink center, no red," yet what arrived was a steak that was rare at best, with a red hue throughout. To add to the frustration, my side dish and glass of wine—both ordered to accompany the steak—arrived a full ten minutes after the steak was served, interrupting the flow of the meal. As a former server, I empathized with our attentive and apologetic waitress, who was clearly doing her best under the circumstances. It was disheartening to hear that we were not the first party to encounter similar issues that evening. Even more concerning was the manager's decision not to visit our table personally to apologize or discuss our concerns, leaving a void in customer service that felt particularly glaring during a busy weekend like Head of the Charles. Despite the beautiful setting and promising menu, my experience at Bambara fell short of the standards one expects in the hospitality industry. Further evidence was the server sharing with us that the restaurant rarely sees the traffic which should be reflected by occupancy of the hotel. It’s a shame, as I would have loved to make this a regular spot as a local. With the right attention to detail and management oversight, Bambara has the potential to truly shine, but until then, it’s a mixed bag.
   

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   Bridget

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 September 2024

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

   Absolutely delicious food, I highly recommend their homemade fettuccini with the pesto 🤤 our waiter was quick and fun to be around
   

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   Luis

   Greater Boston

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 16 August 2024

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

   Great experience! Our server Andres was awesome from the moment we got to the restaurant. The food was also amazing! Everything was delicious! Thanks for a great experience
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New Hampshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 16 August 2024

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

   Wonderful experience! One of the best hotel restaurants I've been to. Great specials and good kids menu. Highly recommend.
   

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    michael

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 July 2024

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

    I had the Sea Scallops and Creamed Corn. it was DELICIOUS!!! i made my whole family try the creamed corn, they all LOVED it. Would recommend just for the corn.
    

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