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Amba Cleveland Reviews from The Last Year
Such a cool, sexy vibe.
Great for date nights. I love the decor and how dark it is. I tried five different cocktails and they were all so unique and tasted really good. Our bartender was super cool & informative.
Flavorful food and drinks, with great ambiance.
A perfect date night option in my opinion, but keep in mind that they do not take reservations.
The most beautiful and unique restaurant I have ever had
The most beautiful and unique restaurant I have ever had the pleasure to visit. I felt as though I was transported into a swanky NYC restaurant. The ambiance really allows your senses to enjoy each flavor incorporated into the thoughtful dishes. Cocktails were also incredible.
Amba DELIVERED, after wanting to try it for so long.
We went on a Saturday night at 8:00pm and the place was buzzing. It's darker inside than I was expecting but loved the ambience. It was long wait for a table for a walk-in, but they have first come, first serve seating in the back with 2 bars available for bar seating. My girlfriend and I split a few shareable plates - Chicken tikka masala, popcorn chicken, gluten free flatbread, and spicy chili. Everything was excellent. We were impressed with the quality of both chickens. We will be back for more visits!
Amazing addition to Cleveland restaurants.
The food is high quality and has great flavor. The ambiance is a little dark but overall makes for an interesting vibe. The service is always fast and prompt. Just make sure to get there early for a seat. Would recommend the zucchini we get if every time
Delicious food marred by abysmal service.
Writing as we sit, ignored, wondering whether the final of the dishes we ordered is on its way or forgotten. Haven't spoken to our server since we ordered. Coursing was poor; the forgotten (maybe?? If I disappear, it came and I'm eating paneer) dish was intended to accompany clay bread. Instead, the bread arrived long before anything else and sat cold. Even the explanation and ordering process were poor. Server was indifferent and seemed out of it. Too expensive not to enjoy the meal, wouldn't return. Food really was fantastic though! Host was lovely and attentive.
This place is absolutely amazing! One of the best dining
This place is absolutely amazing! One of the best dining experience I have ever had. We have ordered & loved: - cocktail : a9 amba mini (the best alcohol I have ever tried. It's essentially tequila that's infused with herbaceous flavors and ginger) - clay bread - chili crisp (spicy oil for topping food with) - herbed raita (creamy yogurt dip) - fried zucchini (ask for extra sauce lol. literally best vegetable I've ever had) - samosa (good, but wouldn't go out of my way to order again) - popcorn chicken (very good, nice staple to get especially for picky eaters in the group) - rice pilaf (delicious, helps to bulk up the meal for a lower price) - pineapple cucumber salad (banging, underrated. Absolutely would get again) Looking forward to to trying (have been highly recommended) - warm cashews - lentil donuts - crispy puris Tip on seating: the 'bar' is the entire back room (including the tables that aren't near the bar). You have to walk through the restaurant all the way to the back room (just past the bathrooms) and all of that area is seat yourself / first come first serve. It's a great option if you don't wait to join the waitlist and didn't make a reservation ahead of time
Amba has quickly become my go-to dining spot in Cleveland,
Amba has quickly become my go-to dining spot in Cleveland, offering a truly unique experience that's perfect for any occasion, whether it's a romantic date night, a girls' night out, or just a casual dinner. The ambiance sets the perfect scene with its low lighting and elegantly cozy interior, matched with an exciting menu of small plates that arrive freshly prepared in no particular order, adding an element of surprise to each visit.Their cocktail list is nothing short of stellar, but the mini Amba steals the show as the standout drink. For food, the fried zucchini is an absolute must-try; it's one of those dishes that leaves a lasting impression on your taste buds. I always ask for an extra side of sauce - I'm a big fan of sauce, and frankly, I think they could be a bit more generous with it for this dish.If you're looking for the perfect culinary trio, trust me on this: order the clay bread, herd raita, and chili crisp. It's a combination that I find myself craving constantly. Every friend I've introduced to Amba has been enchanted, insisting on returning whenever they're in town. If I had it my way, I'd dine here for every meal.The one caveat to this otherwise perfect dining experience is their no-reservation policy. Arriving after 6 pm usually means waiting upwards of two hours, even for just a duo. That said, there's a silver lining: the back section offers bar seating along with a few first come first serve tables. Despite the wait, Amba's allure is undeniable, making every visit worth the anticipation.
I wish Amba had a way to make reservations as having to
I wish Amba had a way to make reservations as having to wait in line for 1+ hour can be a lot on a busy night. Although, I appreciated the link to view where we are in line. The crispy puris was good as was the chickpea fritters, but it could've used a little more flavor. Service was decent. The chicken tikka and lamb kofta took at least a half hour to come out. The chicken tikka was good, but would've been great if it wasn't burned. Unfortunately, I didn't appreciate burned food with the already high prices. The lamb kofta didn't have much flavor and didn't taste fully cooked either. The beet yogurt was good. The waitress didn't come over after we started eating our main meal and took awhile to come by after we got our food so we had to call her over. But it was a busy Saturday night so I understand things can be overwhelming! Overall, decent experience and decent food, but quality of food can improve either in flavor or ensuring the food was properly cooked.
Wow! This is the second time we've gone here - really
Wow! This is the second time we've gone here - really really great variety of small plates. We love both Amba and Zhug for the atmosphere, variety, and absolutely amazing food. Both restaurants don't take reservations so be prepared to wait if you're arriving during dinner hours. Amba is a dark, romantic experience with Indian inspired dishes that are so unique and delicious. They also have a great variety of gluten free options! To share between two of us, we got the chickpea fritters, popcorn chicken, Turkish fried eggs, and lamb kofta with a lovely Pinot noir off the wine list. We got the Chocolate torte to go! Everything was surprisingly gluten free and absolutely delicious! An absolute must try!
I went to Amba on a date night and was generally very
I went to Amba on a date night and was generally very impressed. The restaurant has a slick, Scandinavian-feeling decor, with modern feeling furniture, dim lighting, and lots of right angles. The wait staff was universally friendly, and even though the restaurant does not take reservations, we moved through the line quickly. As for food, we ordered: -Pineapple/cucumber salad -Chickpea fritters -Paneer (served on a bed of lentils) -Crispy puris -Clay bread (aka naan) The food also comes with the restaurant's signature "Amba" sauce, a tangy, spicy mango based sauce that pairs well with pretty much every menu item. For two people, this was more than enough food, and the portion sizes were generous. My favorite dishes were the perfectly balanced salad, which included jaggery flavored peanuts (excellent touch) and the the crispy puris, a sort of elevated take on the classic Indian street food call pani puri. I would order them again in a heartbeat. My least favorite dish was the chickpea fritters. My date and I found them to be a little too salty and quite dry on the inside--like the texture of dry falafel. We found ourselves scraping the bottom of the amba sauce and tamarind sauce that came with the dish (both delicious) so that we could drown our fritters with flavor and counterbalance the dryness. I would not order these again. The paneer was very interesting! The paneer cubes themselves were heavenly. Perfectly spiced, soft, chewy, and rich--exactly what good paneer should be. The daal (lentils) was also incredible. It reminded me a bit of how Ethiopian lentils taste. I'm not sure I agree with the decision to plate the paneer and daal together, though. While very aesthetically pleasing to see individual cubes resting on top of the daal, I don't think the textures go well together. Part of the joy eating of well-made paneer is the texture of the cheese. When you add lentils to the same bite, no matter how good the lentils are, they necessarily subtract from the experience of the paneer. I would serve these as individual dishes rather than trying to combine them! As for the naan, it was good! Not the best naan I've ever had, but also not drowning in butter and garlic. The texture was firm enough to support the various dips and sauces that came with our food, yet still soft and chewy like naan should be! Overall, 4/5. I'd come again, but I wouldn't order the chickpea fritters.
The vibe is cool, it's dark and they have modern mushroom
The vibe is cool, it's dark and they have modern mushroom lamps on the tables. I like the fried zucchini, rice, and tiki chicken. The service was good. My drink was okay but it didn't come with a pretty garnish which I would expect for a place like this. We ordered all 3 desserts. Everyone loved the mango one on a stick. This is good for a girls night or date night.
Fancy, romantic, sexy setting.
Shareable, interesting, fun menu. Lots of options, great for a night of conversation, first dates or nightcaps.
Great menu with a lot of variety.
We chose to go with four rounds of food and probably should stuck with three. Everything that we had was excellent as was the service. Only complaint is the noise level inside. We sat outside and it was very comfortable.
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Great Service - amazing dinner!!
Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Worked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Got into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Very easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Fabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
Great reviewer team
Just wanted to take a second to shout out the reviewer team. Even though they probably review hundreds of listings and bids a day, they still take the time to leave great comments and respond relatively quickly. Thanks!
Incredible
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Best platform out there!
Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!
This app is life changing
This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!
Worked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
Success on Short Notice
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Love this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Quick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Prime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Got impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
It works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Money transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Love this app
Got to go to places otherwise unreachable
Easy Access
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
Whose name will my reservation be under when I arrive at the venue?
It can be under your name or a name you choose! Some reservation offers already include the AppointmentTrader Transfer Service which will transfer the reservation in to your name. If its not included you can add it on after buying the reservation for a small fee. One thing on that though: As many reservations become available at last minute, taking a reservation in someone else name is quick and great for privacy. Most reservations on AT are listed with a virtual phone number, so all you need to do is present the phone number at the hostess stand and you are good to go!
Payouts Blocked Because of Sell Through Rate
Does anyone know how AT plans to handle cases where a seller is quitting the platform but has a sell through rate <25%? The error message I got said to fill more bids or find other ways to increase the rate.
Is AT really going to block sellers from withdrawing their money? Especially revenue made before the sell through rate was introduced??
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Transferring reservations is not supported in AT. Why not just use the name in the AT screenshot?
Buyers interested in Bern's Steakhouse: PLEASE READ
Same goes for 4 Charles and I Sodi
Prepaid Reservation Fee
Agreed. Ultimately not addressing this month after month is clearly resulting in a drop in certain venue’s rankings & sales.
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Need to cancel a bid, not getting a response… how do I do it?
Click on "Take off the Market Option" in your portfolio
Working on your bid?
Your bid has been “matched” with a reservation. From the time a reservation has been located, the seller of the reservation must connect with moderator to give transfer information for reservation. If the seller;however, does NOT respond to reservation transfer, then your bid is reprocessed and returns to the first step, which is connecting your request to a reservation.
Process after bid is accepted.
Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome
to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
Where do the Reservations on AppointmentTrader come from?
Mostly from people who don't need their reservations or appointments any longer. AT has no relationship with places listed and acts as a platform connecting buyers and sellers making sure that listed reservations are real and that privacy is not compromised when transacting.
What happens if my bid expires unanswered?
Hey @FluffyStar64, thanks for the question! When you place your bid the amount gets transferred in a deposit account, the second you either cancel your bid or a few minutes after the bid expires the funds are moved back into your main account from where you can refund it to your payment method or use for other transactions.
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