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Amber Rose
The Amber Rose is an Eastern European restaurant specializing in homemade German, Polish, Hungarian, Russian and Italian cuisines. The bar is made of Turkish marble. The beer and wine lists consist of exemplary, hard-to-find European beverages. The dining room seats 88 guests, while the spacious banquet room “upstairs” can privately accommodate 110. The building is located in the heart of Old North Dayton, where Europeans migrated during and after World War I.
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44 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 44 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(12)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(31)
- fit for foodies(21)
- special occasion(16)
- good for groups(12)
- romantic(5)
- kid-friendly(4)
Amber Rose Reviews List
Review 1 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really Great Food and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our waitress was so pleasant it made the whole experience. The food was extraordinary and unique."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Dayton Gem!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is great here, while the menu looks small, what they do, they do very well. The building is gorgeous, from the stained glass windows to the decorative ceiling tiles and dark wood trim, the decor accents the menu nicely. We had a table of five and our service was great, just as it was the time before when it was only a table for two. There is much to love about this place, we will keep coming back!"
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
loud
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food and service. Really loud. Several large groups were there."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 4 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went to Amber Rose for mothers day brunch--spectacular food and service--great idea. staff is top notch and very polite."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 5 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Beef Stroganoff
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The meat was very tough, sauce was pasty, and it was not even warm. I am so sorry that the main course was not good because I was so looking forward to a good German meal. Appetizer of herring and sauerkraut balls plus the beers were great."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 6 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing ethnic food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our dinner at Amber Rose was fantastic. There were choices for those that love ethnic food as well as choices for those "safer" eaters! I loved our experience!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Local, non-corporate, distinctive
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We take out of town guests to Amber Rose because it is a local restaurant with an unusual menu -- not run-of-the-mill, and the food is usually wonderful. Our last visit was quite disappointing because we had to ask twice for the appetizer we ordered; our entrees came out before our salads, and they had run out of every dessert except carrot cake. That had not been our experience in other visits -- and I'm hoping it's a one-time problem. On the basis of past experience, they deserve a second chance, and I hope it isn't a pattern that is developing. If it is, I will have to find another place for entertaining."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amber Rose is a unique place to go
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The ethnic content of the menu makes Amber Rose a unique place to dine in the Dayton area. Lots of German and Polish favorites and a reasonable wine list."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I found this place by looking
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I found this place by looking online. It's in a residential area out of the way. I was looking for good German food. The food was outstanding and our server was very attentive. Neat older residential building with character. I will go back in the future."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This restaurant game recommended.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant game recommended. I found the food to be just okay-had the cabbage rolls and spaetzle-not very flavorful. The server seemed rushed even though the lunch crowd was not that big. She kept reaching over people to serve our drinks, plates. She did not provide us with any water or drink refills until after we were finished and did not provide any straws."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2007
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Review 11 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful European Menue
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amber Rose is a wonderful European menu restaurant in East Dayton, not far from downtown. I had the schnitzel and it was delicious, as was the home made blue cheese dressing. The service was fast and friendly. I highly recommend this wonderful restaurant."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had not been here in many
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had not been here in many years. We web so pleased to find that the food and friendly neighborhood feel was just as we remembered it. The ethnic menu is unmatched in the region. We plan for our next visit to be soon! Oh, and the bread pudding is unbelievably good. It is very rich and was great to share with our table of four."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2007
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and wonderful service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food and wonderful service. A gem in the Gem City."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
There was a father/daughter
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"There was a father/daughter banquet going on in the main dining room and it was unbearably noisey!!!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
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Review 15 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The restaurant could use a
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant could use a good face lift inside and out. Ceiling tiles were not securely fastened.
Lots of noise from the second floor.
Food was OK but not outstanding.
Would I go back, probably not."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
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Review 16 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Quite enjoyed our visit! Didn't
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Quite enjoyed our visit! Didn't get a chance to sample the famous turtule soup though. We had the sauerkraut balls (delicious with their mustard and horseradish sauce), Lithiuanian sampler (also very delicious), and Russian stroganoff. Everything was wonderful."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not a great restaurant
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The ambiance was great and reminded me of many neighborhood restaurants in Europe. The food was fair. We just return from Russian and my husband selected the Russian Beef Stroganoff which had very large tuff pieces of beef with no mushrooms and minimal noodles. The stroganoff lacked flavor. I had the Warsaw Medley- the cabbage rolls were great, the sausage was over cooked with no tasted, the pierogi was over fried and the sauerkraut was a combination of sweet and bitter which is not typical of european cooking.
When I looked at previous write-ups, this restaurant had a mixed review. I would NOT recommend this restaurant."
When I looked at previous write-ups, this restaurant had a mixed review. I would NOT recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2011
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Review 18 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were lucky enough to snag
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were lucky enough to snag a table at the Amber Rose for dinner the weekend after valentines day. The food was great and they had a smooth jazz trio called the Blue Heron Trio which made things very romantic. All in all it was a great experience and I can't wait to go back."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good. Enjoyed the food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good. Enjoyed the food and the laid back atmosphere."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Made Valentines special
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love the food. Great place for our Valentines Day dinner."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find
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Review 21 for Amber Rose
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Valentines dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything we ordered was delicious. Fantastic service. Can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Amber Rose
Based on the average of (23) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
5 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate