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AMBAR

Best European Restaurant in River North, Chicago, IL

A Unique Dining Adventure Through Balkan Tradition and Style
Unlimited Balkan Dining

Unlimited Balkan Dining

Next-level Balkan flavors, endless plates, and unbeatable value — all for one flat price. ✅ Brunch $37.00 – Unlimited small plates (Unlimited drinks starting at $15.00) ✅ Lunch $35.00 – Unlimited small plates ✅ Dinner $55.00 – Includes unlimited small plates and choice of a dessert One price. Unlimited taste. Pure Balkan bliss. Our Hours Lunch: Mon–Fri 12:00 AM–3:30 PM Dinner: Sun–Thu 4:00–10:00 PM | Fri-Sat 4:00–11:00 PM Brunch: Sat–Sun 10:00 AM–3:30 PM
Welcome to Ambar Best of the Balkans

Welcome to Ambar Best of the Balkans

Address: 700 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654 Phone: +1 312-547-1700 Hours of Operation: Monday: 12 PM – 10 PM Tuesday: 12 PM – 10 PM Wednesday: 12 PM – 10 PM Thursday: 12 PM – 10 PM Friday: 12 PM – 11 PM Saturday: 10 AM – 11 PM Sunday: 10 AM – 10 PM

Michelin-Recognized Balkan Dining

Awarded Best Brunch and recognized by the Michelin Guide, Ambar Clarendon invites you to taste the evolution of Balkan dining. Expect handcrafted dishes, heartfelt hospitality, and an atmosphere that celebrates connection, creativity, and culinary mastery.
Happenings at Ambar

Happenings at Ambar

Unlimited Mimosas- Upgrade your brunch for $14.99 Wine Wednesday - Half price bottle of wine with dinner Rakia Sunday - 50% off rakia, 5 PM-10PM

Our Flavorful Moments

Explore vibrant dishes, inviting interiors, and unforgettable dining experiences that bring the spirit of the Balkans to life.

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Order From Our Website

Craving authentic Balkan flavors? Skip the wait and order online! Enjoy your favorite dishes, crafted with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, delivered straight to your door or ready for easy pickup.
Group & Private Dining Experiences

Group & Private Dining Experiences

Whether it’s a quiet dinner, lively gathering, social lunch, or business meeting, Ambar’s indoor and outdoor spaces are perfect for groups of any size. Planning a special occasion or corporate event? Our stunning interiors, delectable Balkan cuisine, handcrafted drinks, and attentive staff make every event unforgettable. Book your group or private dining experience today and enjoy a memorable Balkan feast in style.

What our guests are saying

This restaurant really left a mark on my recent trip to Chicago. I definitely recommend. The mussels were my absolute favorite dish! But honestly every dish we had was so good, absolutely no complaints. I am coming back here every visit to Chicago from now on. If you live in Chicago run don’t walk!

Glam G.

Glam G.

Really incredible experience. Absolutely delicious, and I love the way the service was given. They bring out everything in small plates for sharing with the table and everyone gets to try everything! Definitely recommend bringing 3-4 people to get a well rounded experience!This would be a cool date. If you're into trying different cuisines and are a foodie, this one won't disappoint. The flavors were huge and so so good.

Erin B.

Erin B.

6 Stars if I could give them. Amazing staff, amazing food and lovely environment. No one there neither staff or patrons looked like they weren’t enjoying life. We had several lovely small plates of food from the buffet menu. All of them were flavorful and fresh. Clearly quality produce. We also tried some of their Brut and wines. Which we liked a lot. Our server was Bojana and she was super friendly, helpful and attentive. Her and the manager remembered it was our anniversary from my reservation and did everything to make it special. Thank you and we can’t wait to come back next time we are in Chicago!

Sean Q.

Sean Q.

Featuring

All You Can Eat

Outdoor Seating

Private Dining Room

AMBAR Restaurant Rewards

Join our rewards program, earn points every time you order online and redeem your points for free food!

Parking Information!

We recommend parking at One West Superior Street, with entrances at 720 N. State Street and Superior Street. Please bring your parking ticket to the host stand for validation. Validated parking is $15 for up to 3 hours.

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