Ambar - Shaw
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- Good for groups
- Good for special occasions
- Lively
Private dining
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Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesBalkan Style, Modern European, Eastern European
- Hours of OperationUnlimited 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
- 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
- NeighbourhoodShaw
- 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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Dinner Winter Restaurant Week
US$55.00 per person
Jan 20, 2025 - Feb 9, 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
Jan 20, 2025 - Feb 9, 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 person
What 449 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.6Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Review summary
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Gabrielle
VIPWashington DC
17 reviews
5.017 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Clement
Hawaii
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Trey
VIPWashington DC
11 reviews
5.011 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Lauren
Chicago
1 review
3.01 review
Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 2
- Ambience 3
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Blake
VIPHouston
3 reviews
1.03 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
- Overall 1
- Food 2
- Service 1
- Ambience 4
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Wendy
Washington DC
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on December 30, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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George
VIPLondon
10 reviews
3.010 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Nina
Tallahassee
22 reviews
5.022 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Bea
VIPWestern NC
12 reviews
2.012 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
- Overall 2
- Food 2
- Service 4
- Ambience 3
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John
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
- 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 449 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
1547 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3201
Dining areas
Additional information
- NeighbourhoodShaw
- Hours of OperationUnlimited 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
- 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, Takeout, 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