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4.6
- 4.6Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Ambar - Shaw
4.6
483 Reviews
$30 and under
Balkan style
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2 people
31 Mar 2025
19:00
- Good for special occasions
- Good for groups
- Lively
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesBalkan style, Modern European, Eastern European
- Hours of OperationUnlimited Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–16:00 Unlimited Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 16:00–22:30 Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:30 Happy Hour Mon, Wed 16:00–21:00 Thu, Fri 16:00–19:00
- Phone number
- 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
- AreaShaw
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- Public transitTwo blocks from the Shaw-Howard University Metro station accessible on the yellow and green lines.
- AdditionalGluten-free Options, Vegan
Private dining
What 483 people are saying
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Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ambar Shaw offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." The atmosphere is lively, perfect for brunch or dinner with friends. With an "extensive menu" featuring unlimited small plates, it's a "great value" for trying diverse Balkan dishes. While it can be noisy, the "friendly staff" ensures a memorable visit.
483 Reviews
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Jenna
Washington DC1 review
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Meghan
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Carlos
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0Dined on 23 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Kaitlyn
Washington DC9 reviews
5.0Dined on 23 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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DLee
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0Dined on 23 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Philip VIP
Washington DC34 reviews
3.0Dined on 22 March 2025
- Overall 3
- Food 4
- Service 3
- Ambience 2
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KristinS
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0Dined on 21 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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Rick VIP
Chicago49 reviews
5.0Dined on 19 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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supermom
Memphis/West TN12 reviews
4.0Dined on 19 March 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Kevin
Dallas7 reviews
5.0Dined on 16 March 2025
- 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 483 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
2 people
31 Mar 2025
19:00
1547 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3201
Dining areas
Additional information
- AreaShaw
- Hours of OperationUnlimited Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–16:00 Unlimited Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 16:00–22:30 Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:30 Happy Hour Mon, Wed 16:00–21:00 Thu, Fri 16:00–19:00
- 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
- AdditionalGluten-free Options, Vegan
- Phone number
- 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