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15 Picks for a Celebratory Night Out in D.C.

Finding time for a night out with friends, whether it be a quiet dinner or dancing the night away at a club, can be tricky. Once a date is selected that works for everyone’s hectic schedules, the next challenge is finding a location to match the desired vibe of the evening. Luckily, D.C. is home to plenty of places for every party size, palate, appetite, and mood.

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Summer Restaurant Week Deals

Both the Capitol Hill and Clarendon locations of the Balkan restaurant will offer lunch and dinner deals throughout the week. For $25, you can enjoy unlimited small plates for lunch, and for $55, you can have unlimited small plates for dinner, plus dessert. Try their lamb lasagna, charcuterie meats, short rib goulash, and more.

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Where to Find the Best Brunch in Washington, DC

If steak is your thing, look no further than medium rare. For less than $30, you can start your day with their award-winning culotte steaks and unlimited Bloody Marys or mimosas. Swap out the traditional eggs and bacon for Ambar’s $39 bottomless Balkan brunch.

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Where to Brunch on Labor Day Around DC

Brunch at this Balkan restaurant’s DC location is $34.99 per person or $43.98 with unlimited drinks, and brunch at the Clarendon location is $39.99 per person. Find strawberry waffles with Nutella, lobster flatbread, a truffle risotto, and more share plates at both locations.

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Could the Balkan Spirit Rakia Be the Next Big Thing in Brandy?

Liquor stores and drinks menus are stocked with an ever-increasing selection of new brands of tequila, mezcal and bourbon. But an under-the-radar beverage in another category may be slowly gaining traction among spirits fans.

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100 best brunch restaurants in America for 2021

OpenTable, the popular restaurant reservations platform, just released its first 100-strong user-generated list since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic that practically decimated hospitality in 2020: The 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America.

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The Washingtonian Readers Have Spoken – and they love us!

It’s awesome to know you are loved, and thanks to you – the love never stops coming. Ambar DC and our sister restaurant in Arlington have been selected among the Washingtonian readers favourite dining places in the DMV area. Check out this great article and once again – thank you for supporting us all these years!

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Thank you for recommending us for this award! Yes, you – our guests .

What is one of the best places for everyday dining around Washington DC? Well, according to Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice, and for second year in a row – it’s Ambar DC! This is a rare recognition that is bestowed upon less than 1% of restaurants in the USA. Check it out on the link!

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This is our second year in a row!

Bib Gourmand restaurants are selected by MICHELIN’s inspectors because they serve high-quality food available at a reasonable price. Check out more info on the link!

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We won a RAMMY for Best Service!

We can’t be stopped! After last year’s success, Ambar won another award at the 2019. RAMMY’s. Our Clarendon location topped the category for Service Program of the Year and yet again brought pride to the entire Street Guys Hospitality franchize.

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