Amber India - San Francisco

Name: Amber India - San Francisco
Address: 25 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94103
Telephone: (415) 777-0500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2896 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Good for business meals
Fancy
Good for special occasions

At Amber India in downtown San Francisco, we blend the rich traditions of North Indian cuisine with a modern dining experience. Our menu features favorites like butter chicken, aromatic biryanis, and tandoori specialties, all crafted with authentic spices and techniques. Whether you prefer vegetarian dishes or hearty meats, there's something for everyone.

Our three-story restaurant, with vaulted ceilings and a lively LED light show behind the bar, offers a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere. We can host up to 140 guests, with a private dining room for gatherings of up to 25. Located near Union Square, Amber India is ideal for a casual meal or special celebration.

For over 20 years, we’ve been a beloved part of the Bay Area dining scene, known for our flavorful food, excellent service, and warm hospitality. Join us for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch to experience what makes Amber India a local favorite.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 777-0500
Website
http://amber-india.com/location/san-francisco/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Hitesh Gautam
Catering
Let Amber organize and cater your next affair. We cater for all events from intimate meals to corporate parties. Customized menus and personalized packages are available. We will work with you to create the ideal menu for your affair. Your event may also be enhanced with specialty items and an array of colorful lines options.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate parties up to 30 people.

Location
25 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA 94103
Neighbourhood
Downtown / Union Square
Cross Street
4th & Market
Parking details
Fifth & Mission Parking garage.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,896 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Amber India - San Francisco charms diners with its "delicious food" and "fantastic service." The restaurant boasts a lovely ambiance, offering an impressive variety of Indian dishes, including perfectly cooked tandoori and juicy desserts. Attentive staff and a delightful brunch, complete with bottomless mimosas, make it a favorite for both casual and special occasions.

2,896 Reviews

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Jacob
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food! Had a great valentines dinner. Expensive but worth it. Pretty standard for sf prices
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Debajyoti
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very tasty. Especially their mustard fish special.
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Jan
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was good. The service was friendly and atentive. But the whole place was full and consequently very noise. We were a company of 4 on a small square table, but sometimes we had trouble understanding each other
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Jason
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The lunch line was really long. Not enough waiters to check our table.
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vinod
VIP
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great price for an outstanding service and staff toon by the Brunch staff. The chef is to be commended for his adherence to classic cuisine.
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Maq
San Francisco
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I chose Amber India based on past experience at a different location. I specifically wanted to enjoy the Chilean sea bass for my birthday dinner. The location and decor are wonderful. The attentiveness and caring of the staff was the best part of the evening. Unfortunately, the food was far below expectations. The sea bass was overcooked and had a ‘fishy’ smell. The lamb curry had an ordinary taste and thin gravy. I had delicious memories of past meals at Amber in San Jose and this meal was a major disappointment. Our server acknowledged my birthday and I appreciate this gesture.
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Varun
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I had Kadai Paneer and Lacha Paratha. The Kadai Paneer was completely flavorless, and the paneer itself seemed like it was from the frozen variety, with a very tough texture. The paratha was cold and lacked the usual chewiness. Never going back!
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Sharon
VIP
New York City
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The quality of food and presentation has gone down noticeably since the last time I have been there. The change in chef is very clear. This has now become an over priced mediocre place to eat and not worth the drive in. I guess this is better for my figure and wallet.
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Ketaki
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We found Amber SF to be very average this time, in terms of food. The Pav bhaji had Chinese flavours, the fish was barely flavoured, the masala chai was not great and the adraki gobhi was swimming in oil. The butter chicken, tandoor chicken and goat curry were decent . The live dosa station was the best, with freshly made dosas, and really great mini uttapams. The dessert counter was meh, with the too sweet lauki halwa and very chewy gulab jamuns. On average, it was a disappointing experience, especially because we’ve come to expect high standards from Amber.
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Aditi
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were at Amber - SF for Saturday lunch Buffet The Food was really cold. Ruined our entire experience since we were there to Celebrate my husband’s 40th birthday. Nothing was done to make the day special.
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FAQs

Amber India - San Francisco does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Amber India - San Francisco also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 777-0500.

Amber India - San Francisco is rated 4.5 stars by 2896 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

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Google Map for Amber India - San Francisco

25 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA 94103

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
4th & Market
Neighbourhood
Downtown / Union Square
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Fifth & Mission Parking garage.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Hitesh Gautam
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://amber-india.com/location/san-francisco/
Phone number
(415) 777-0500
Catering
Let Amber organize and cater your next affair. We cater for all events from intimate meals to corporate parties. Customized menus and personalized packages are available. We will work with you to create the ideal menu for your affair. Your event may also be enhanced with specialty items and an array of colorful lines options.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate parties up to 30 people.

Amber India - San Francisco

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 2,896 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Amber India - San Francisco offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Amber India - San Francisco restaurant rated?

Is Amber India - San Francisco currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information