AMBAR Restaurant, Chicago

"Good place! We decided to go with the $55 per person unlimited option, and the concept is actually very interesting. You can order anything from the menu in unlimited quantities, served in smaller portions — which makes it perfect for trying a lot of different dishes. We visited on a Sunday evening. It was quite busy, but the food came out fairly quickly. I really enjoyed the spreads, the tartare was excellent, and the shrimp and mussels were very good. The lamb flatbread and the mini burger were also great. And the bread — AMAZING. The bakery selection is truly top-level. The branzino and the NY steak were a bit 50/50 for me. For some reason, they completely cover the dishes with a spicy sauce, which overpowers the natural flavor of the fish and the meat. We were served by Matija — he was great, attentive, and patiently answered all of our questions 🫶🏼"

"First time at Ambar and it was great. I studied the menu carefully and decided on the weekday lunch experience - great choice. It started with a variety of hummus and dips served with fresh pita. Everything was flavorful and well done. The $10 premium add-on is absolutely worth it. It includes steak tartare, New York strip, shrimp, and other upgraded dishes that really elevate the experience. The best thing was the steak tartare: super fresh with a great texture. Other highlights: - New York strip with chimichurri: well cooked and satisfying - Branzino: tender inside with perfectly crispy skin - Beef kebab: great quality meat with a perfect lean-to-fat balance, though slightly on the salty side - Corn ribs: not actually ribs (I misunderstood 😅), but still tasty. Overall, a very solid lunch and great value for what you get."

"Amazing brunch experience! There was a very kind and friendly female server at the bar. I forgot to ask for her name but just wanna give her a big shout out for the friendly service she provided! Overall food was amazing, served in small plates. Easy for sharing. Pita bread was super fresh, came out hot and delicious. Christmas decorations were absolutely stunning and pretty. Got popular very soon for brunch on a Sunday and servers DO need to check in more. It took us a while to order food every time just because how busy it got. We also upgraded to premium unlimited drinking menu which was more like meh. All drinks were premade. Nothing special. My favorite was the kiwi smash. Street parking was easy to find."

"Delicious! We had so much fun tasting all the amazing dishes on the menu! The unlimited menu is well worth it and so is the drink package 👌🏼 The unlimited menu is truly unlimited but they do bring out small/tasting portions of each dish but you are able to order as many as you want. It’s a great way to try lots of dishes and see what you like! We loved the traditional Ćevapi, the salmon, steak, and the shrimp. The pita was so warm and fluffy and paired well with all the fun unique dips! The cocktails were delicious too!"

"We did the unlimited tasting and drink menu. Drinks were great and the bartender was really accommodating while we were waiting for our table. Food came out very quickly and cooked very well. Tyler was our waiter and he was great. Always on time with food and drink refills. Would recommend"