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Amber Dhara - Valencia
Welcome to Amber Dhara on Valencia Street, in San Francisco
Amber group of restaurants first location opened eighteen years ago in 1994 in Mountain View, CA and since then has been rated among San Francisco chronicle’s top 100 restaurants. Amber Dhara, Valencia Street, in San Francisco’s mission district is Amber’s sixth location. The vision of this restaurant like its counterpart in Palo Alto is to do seasonal, regional, ecologically sustainable, unique and a delectable menu with an extensive wine and cocktail list and friendly service. There will be a big bar menu, as the concept is focused on bar lounge crowd.
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Amber group of restaurants first location opened eighteen years ago in 1994 in Mountain View, CA and since then has been rated among San Francisco chronicle’s top 100 restaurants. Amber Dhara, Valencia Street, in San Francisco’s mission district is Amber’s sixth location. The vision of this restaurant like its counterpart in Palo Alto is to do seasonal, regional, ecologically sustainable, unique and a delectable menu with an extensive wine and cocktail list and friendly service. There will be a big bar menu, as the concept is focused on bar lounge crowd.
49 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 49 reviews
5 stars
(12)
4 stars
(27)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(26)
- good for groups(23)
- neighborhood gem(20)
- special occasion(13)
- great for brunch(7)
- hot spot(7)
Amber Dhara - Valencia Reviews List
Review 1 for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were very surprised at the level of food served here. The staff was so helpful and outgoing as well. We will definitely plan a once a month trip to the City for Amber Dhara."
Dined on 6/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
In one word -- outstanding!!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service was great and the food was most excellent and would go back in a second."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our experience was outstanding from the moment we came in. Our server, Atiti was extremely helpful in guiding our group of 5 with selections."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Food & Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were greeted in a very friendly manner and introduced to the "Happy Day" cocktail menu where Happy Hour lasts longer than an hour. ;) The young lady that took our order down memorized a very lengthy order with no errors and full detail - which surprised our large group of 7! The food was excellent. I particularly enjoyed the chili naan, butter chicken and biryani. We will definitely be returning."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 5 for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"They wouldn't let us get happy hour prices unless we went to the bar. So we had to leave the table and go to the bar. Being the only customers in the restaurant at the time, that can be a bit wearisome."
Dined on 4/29/2013
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Review 6 for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I like to come here when I
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I like to come here when I am looking to share a romantic dinner with my partner. The ambiance is great, the food is wonderful, the service is fantastic.
The cost is in line with restaurants of equal quality."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
quiet again
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A third visit, another different experience. Last visit on Friday, was so loud...
This visit was quiet again. Enjoyed good food and conversation.
Enjoyed."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Vibrant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wow what a difference between visits! First dinner quiet as could be. We could chat away. This visit, the bar was going full tilt at 6 p.m. Were advised sound barrier would be installed...they really need it!
Food was excellent. Really enjoyed everything. Leftovers next day also delish.
Would not want to go back to visit until the noise is under control."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fantastic twist on traditional
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fantastic twist on traditional Indian fare. Lots of unexpected delicious numbers (cauliflower appetizer was amazing as was the cod curry)."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 10 for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, odd & good service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was surprisingly really good and the ambiance was great - I had dinner with 3 other friends on a Saturday evening and it was a good pick. The only weird thing was the service - it was almost like they were overcompensating for the place being new... they were OVERLY attentive. We were laughing that maybe it's because we're just used to the lackadaisical hipster attitude service of the Mission, but it was a little irritating at one point. Otherwise, a great place to start your Saturday evening out."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2002
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 11 for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
They just opened 8months ago
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They just opened 8months ago ... Few people may know of them as yet but should consider checking them out :)"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 12 for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Review 13 for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delightful surprise
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was very good starting with the flavorful crispy samosa for appetizer, the Nizami Gosht (lamb) was tender in an outstanding sauce for dipping the garlic Naan. Chicken tikka trio was very good too. Great service and will rocommend this restaurant to friends."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Quiet and delish...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had early reservations, staff and kitchen to ourselves. Food very good; unusual and
quite tasty. Would recommend. Looking forward to returning."
quite tasty. Would recommend. Looking forward to returning."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2003
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, perfectly spiced
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, perfectly spiced and a good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Beautiful and tasteful interior, lively but still quiet enough to carry on a conversation with your dinner partner. Service was absolutely amazing."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2004
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Review 16 for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
High quality, unique flavors -a gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food made with high quality ingredients. The Amber enterprise (incl downtown location) by far the best Indian restaurant in the city. It has a nice combination of traditional dishes and those with a modern spin (batter-fried kale with chaat spices). The fried okra is very unique and delicious as is the paneer. Their eggplant dish is also very unique with a almond sauce and intense flavor like no where else. There is also a good wine selection. I think for the high quality the price is reasonable. I wish they had more dishes that are mild so that we could go more often with our children. I think its an undiscovered gem as it is not full when we are there."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2003
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 17 for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good ambiance but food/service
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good ambiance but food/service can use some improvements. We had Sunday brunch - food was cold at 1 pm. Dal and Sambar were visibly not appealing, could use a bit stirring and some cilantro. Except the fish, everything was cold and tasteless. There were no bowls available for Dal, Sambar, curry or even khir. We requested mango juice instead of mimosa, it was totally watered down, what a disappointment."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2010
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Review 18 for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The new management is ruining
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The new management is ruining the restaurant. This was a nice restaurant but after last experience we are not going back. New owner or manager was arrogant and short. She should not be in a hospitality business."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Amber Dhara - Valencia
Based on the average of (31) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic