Ambar - Arlington

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   Donna VIP

   Washington DC59 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   We enjoyed it very much. Inviting ambiance, delicious food, and excellent service. Thank you.
   

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   Ann Marie VIP

   Washington DC27 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Th good was great and came out within a reasonable time, but the Thursday night we went the service was very slow in terms of ordering. Our server was very inattentive and was avoiding eye contact. Other tables appeared to be receiving the same treatment. The manager told us he had people out sick and so they were understaffed.
   

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   Kenny VIP

   Richmond5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   I really like this restaurant and will go back. The one thing that would improve the experience A LOT would be for them to play different music, something culturally authentic to the Baltic region, or something soothing. The music today was way too "peppy" and American Pop. And too loud -- often felt like they wanted us to get up and dance instead of sitting and talking and relaxing. Our server, Francis, was excellent.
   

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   C VIP

   Washington DC20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

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

   This is the second visit for my nephew & I, both times for brunch. It's a great choice for millennial men (or younger) as they can eat as much as they want. It's also a great choice for most others, as there's a lovely assortment of choices that likely provides almost anyone with several terrific choices. And the price is, for the food/drink, almost reasonable (@ $43, plus tax, tip/pp). Service was a bit less favorable. My nephew, who was going through water quickly, watched the server busy chatting with colleagues on multiple occasions when he was craving more water. While I get that some time between orders - so folks have time to start feeling full - is not an unreasonable strategy, either provide larger water glasses, or come by more frequently w/the water pitcher. On the plus side, the restaurant was very quick to serve most choices after ordered, though it's not always in a logical order. Additionally, however, I found the server's hovering over me as I was handed the electronic bill and the pre-populated tip (at 22%) incredibly off-putting, and despite not so subtle hints, the server did not back off. While not every choice is a hit, some of that is personal taste. The grilled steak has been a hit both visits. The Balkan salad also was a great choice, as was the macaroni & cheese. I enjoyed both the mushroom flatbread and the mushroom pilov. My nephew loves all the sliders. Our guests this time enjoyed the meat pie. And we all enjoyed all the dessert options, plus the included drink options. All in all, while not a traditional DC brunch, it clearly deserves a place on most brunch-goers' brunch rotation.
   

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   NeelaJ VIP

   Chicago63 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

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

   Wow/ just wow! Perfect everything! You can’t go wrong with anything you order, unique, flavorful, delicious! Loved the downstairs- a bit quieter - great for convo! Ps service was amazing too! Will be back next time in DC for sure!
   

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   Alfredo

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

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

   Delicious - great deal for the all-you-can-eat and the individual plates. Will definitely be returning
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   San Diego3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

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

   I wish they hadn’t have seated us downstairs - I didn’t even know there was a downstairs and it was so dark and cave like. The upstairs was bright and cheerful! I will definitely be requesting upstairs from now on!
   

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   Christine

   Washington DC7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   Always fun to come here for brunch - a variety of food and drink that will make everyone happy!
   

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   Rynel

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   Please post the calendar when musical acts will be on site it was a wonderful experience eating and listening to the music downstairs
   

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    Anne

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

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

    Delicious food and great value! Highly recommend!
    

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