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Amber Rose Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.theamberrose.com
  • Phone: (937) 228-2511
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch:
    Tuesday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm;

    Dinner:
    Tuesday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm,
    Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Eastern European, American, German
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private Party Contact: Joe Castellano (937) 228-2511

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Bickmore
  • Parking: Private Lot
A word from 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.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
Diner Reviews
  • "Nostalgic is the word for someone with my background. My background is Polish on my dad's side and I grew up around Germans so this food reminds me of home. Good enough that anyone would enjoy it though."
    Dined on 7/9/2014
  • "The kitchen could not cope with an event upstairs as well as diners downstairs. There were 2 of us for dinner. Food took a long time to arrive and one entre was cold. The other entre was just warm. It's a beautiful building but I was really looking for some great ethnic cooking."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "If you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary, Amber Rose is a great option. We tried 4 different meals, and they were all very good. We arrived for an early dinner, at 5:15. We were glad that we did, because the place filled up quickly. Also, the noise level rose accordingly. When the small band with the singer started to perform, it became quite difficult to talk and visit. While the music was pleasant, it would've been nicer if it was dialed back a bit."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "Our dinner at Amber Rose was pleasant. It's a family run neighborhood restaurant serving Eastern European fare which makes it unique. The menu is decidedly focused on hearty German, Polish and Hungarian dishes with some touches of Russian and Baltic cuisine. My wife and I had the Hunter schnitzel (veal) and Jager schnitzel (pork). Both were generous portions with appropriate sides. The prices are very fair. There is a nice selection of draft beers and a decent list of bottle selections and some reasonably priced wines. The decor is wood paneling with a nice bar and booths or tables. It is family friendly and the service when we were there (early on a Wednesday evening) was friendly and efficient. It's well worth a try!"
    Dined on 6/26/2014
  • "Went to the Amber Rose for a good meal of ethnic food and got it. Service was good and food delivered what we were looking for. Don't come here if kids enjoying themselves bothers you, but do come if you like an inclusive atmosphere."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "Fantastic restaurant and wonderful German, Hungarian and Slovak food, a must eat in dayton "
    Dined on 5/31/2014
  • "Food was tasty. Service was good, but could have been better. Waitress clearly had too many tables & therefore wasn't as attentive as would be expected. Still was a good experience. Food portions were very large. Bier cheese was a large portion & flavorful. Salad was mostly typical salad mix available at any store & a bit past it's freshest date. Schnitzel was curable w a fork & tasty. We will go again. Recommended."
    Dined on 5/17/2014
  • "My husband eats meat and he enjoyed his meal. If you are a meat eater, there is a lot to choose from. If you are not a meat eater, like me, there is one entree and two appetizers to choose from. I got the fried fish special. It was bland and still had the skin on it which I don't care for. I have friends who really like it and I have heard many great things about it. The service was great and our waitress was very friendly in helping me find something to order."
    Dined on 5/16/2014
  • "Excellent Eastern European food and attentive service. Large portions"
    Dined on 5/16/2014
  • "My boyfriend was intrigued by the European menu so we tried Amber Rose. The food didn't disappoint! We had the sauerkraut balls for an appetizer. I tried the Lithuanian sampler since I hadn't tried any of the food before. My bf had the Russian Stroganoff and he loved it! It is definitely worth the time to visit for interesting food."
    Dined on 5/15/2014
  • "Was in town for work and used open table to find something that was not a typical box restaurant. This was it, fantastic food good prices. Walked away full and happy. "
    Dined on 5/8/2014
  • "very nice lunch place in urban area, easy access off expressway. No power when I visited but still able to serve good food ."
    Dined on 5/6/2014
  • "The ethnic (Eastern European) cuisine is wonderful and done authentically. The atmosphere is also authentic and fun. The service is friendly and knowledgeable."
    Dined on 5/2/2014
  • "I had the prime rib which was the special of the night. It was overcooked and tough to cut. Wife had Jager Schnitzel which she said was "Just Ok". First time there and probably last also. Service was great!"
    Dined on 5/2/2014
  • "The Amber Rose has it all: delicious food, outstanding service, and charming setting--all at a reasonable price. It is one of our favorite restaurants!"
    Dined on 4/25/2014
  • "1. Beautiful building 2. Supports local brewery 3. Expert staff welcoming, friendly and flexible 4. Amazing food, complete palate experience 5. Reasonably priced I have wanted to check out the Amber Rose for years, wish I had done so sooner! Perfect spot to follow up with a Dragons Game or Schuster Center Concert."
    Dined on 4/3/2014
  • "We chose Amber Rose because two of the six in our party are cabbage roll lovers. They were not disappointed. The pot roast was quite good too. And the bread pudding with almonds and cherries was to die for! Yum."
    Dined on 4/2/2014
  • "My co-workers and I decided to go to Amber Rose, we've all been there before. It's in a great building, lots of character. The service was fantastic and the food was very good. One had the pot roast and two had the cabbage rolls. Very good comfort food, we'd order those dishes again. If you enjoy Eastern European food, you have to try the Amber Rose!"
    Dined on 3/28/2014
  • "A fun early dinner with my granddaughter. Because we were early, it was quiet. The waitress was excellent-we never had to ask for refills. Potato pancake appetizer was even better than the normal American potato skins, but with the same toppings. Wonderful soft, fresh rye bread was served with the salad. We both had the Lithuanian cabbage rolls, opting for one cabbage roll apiece. So glad there was an option to get just one, as the serving was very generous - along with lots of mashed potatoes and gravy. The green beans were average, however, dark and a bit hard to chew. We are anxious to return to try another menu item."
    Dined on 3/18/2014
  • "The staff; fantastic, the drink list; great. My particular dish wasn't exciting, but not bad enough to warrant a negative comment. I will return soon to try something different."
    Dined on 3/15/2014
  • "Food is always good, but our waitress was great this time. We took our kids, which we had never done before. They were very accommodating and have great menu options for kids. A great option for a night out if you don't have a sitter."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "Amber Rose was a wonderful experience - the service was impeccable, the atmosphere old world yet very lively, and the food authentic eastern european. Having lived in Poland for a year, we're pretty discerning. Recommend highly the pierogies with onion, anything with their gravy, and the German Chocolate Cake (the best I've ever had). Cannot wait to return!"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "We visited the Amber Rose on V-Day for a romantic dinner. It was okay and the limited menu was acceptable but not spectacular. Our meal selections was basic, tasty and did reflect good German tastes. We were looking forward to an authentic selection of warm breads and pretzels but were disappointed by the few slices of room temperature bread that appeared to have come from the grocery store, not even a bakery. They are charging a "premium" prices but are not there yet, need to take the sides and the bread selection up a notch in order to make it worth the +$20 per person that they are charging. Our server did a great job and was very attentive. We are planning to try again with friends in the near future, hopefully they can raise the bar."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We had a group of four; two had never been to the Amber Rose. Our server was more than helpful and very prompt. Drinks and appetizers were ordered and lots of time given to us to enjoy and gab. Homemade salad dressings were outstanding! We all loved the breads and beer cheese spread…by the time our entrees got there we were almost full! Everyone shared theirs so we got the full experience and stopped early so we could have coffee and dessert. (Bread pudding was to die for!) THANK YOU! We'll be back...soon!"
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "We love the historical building & the great eastern european food. Tasty food, friendly staff, large portions."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "The dinner we had here was just decent. Nothing too fancy or too bad. We thought everything was mediocre. The big drawback for us was the lack of attention to detail. Cheap silverware, individual wrapped pats of butter for the bread, the food didn't taste fresh, lights out in most of the fixtures, ceiling tiles missing and falling off. We felt for the prices they charge, we could expect better!"
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "We've been going to Amber Rose since 2004, so our most recent visit (January 2014) marks 10 years of on-and-off dining there. We continue to love the food and the ambiance!"
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "We made last minute reservations and we were not disappointed. The food was fantastic, the service was friendly, and the price was reasonable. Would definitely recommend this restaurant for any occasion."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "The staff was attentive and friendly. The portions were generous, the food came out hot, a big plus, the salad was crisp and the vegetables fresh. The waitress recommended her favorite dishes when asked. The menu is compact, but there is enough variety to keep us coming back in addition to the old world charm."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Made from scratch, wonderfully delicious, Eastern European food in a relaxed "old world" atmosphere. The old wooden floors, high tin ceiling, beautiful wooden bar with ornate trappings make you feel that you just walked in off the street in downtown Budapest."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "It was very refreshing to find this restaurant. The staff are friendly, attentive and know what they're selling. You feel just as if you're in a small family-run european restaurant. lt was well worth the drive for us not to be settling for another bland "chain restaurant" for which SW Ohio is unfortunately more noted. The variety of food was great and overall was a great place to try something new. We could probably go back a dozen times and not get bored with the food. The only thing I might suggest (although their beer list is still more extensive than most restaurants) would be perhaps a couple more truly european beers on tap...austrian/czech/polish? Otherwise a really nice restaurant off the beaten path...highly recommended."
    Dined on 11/2/2013
  • "We reserved seating for 15 through Open Table and I called the Amber Rose the day ahead to make sure we were on the books. However, when our party arrived instead of a table for 15, they had two tables with 6 each. The server added chairs to one of the tables, as if it was an afterthought. The restaurant wasn't crowded so we were surprised that the tables weren't arranged properly to accommodate our group reservation. We were disappointed, and as the person making the reservation, I thought the servers should have immediately moved the tables to suit our needs."
    Dined on 11/1/2013
  • "Bread was cold and tasteless. London Broil, while noted on the menu as being cooked medium rare, seemed substantially under cooked, and was not hot. It was so tough, there were pieces which I could not break down and swallow. Never again will I order it.. Vegetable of the day, broccoli, was overcooked and mushy. Not acceptable for a restaurant of its' stature. No longer our favorite restaurant in Dayton. Has moved WAY DOWN on our list."
    Dined on 10/30/2013
  • "Lithuanian neighborhood gem! You have to try the cabbage rolls!"
    Dined on 10/24/2013
  • "Great food and service from the waitress!! The only problem was from the hostess. She took us to a table and set the menus down and walked away. No "thanks for coming or enjoy your dinner".I went to her and asked if we could move to an open booth because of the drafty area. She rolled her eyes and said someone had 6:30 reservations. I said so did we. Not a good way to start the birthday party. She didn't have a smile on her face the whole time we were there. Management should have picked up on her behavior. Other than this, the meal was great."
    Dined on 10/19/2013
  • "The food at The Amber Rose is consistently good and this meal was no exception. I had the Chicken Kiev and the other members of our party had the pork chops and the cabbage rolls. Everything was delicious."
    Dined on 10/18/2013
  • "Main courses were both bland. Salads were good. Service was good overall. Prices are reasonable."
    Dined on 10/11/2013
  • "Always a good choice for an Octoberfest fix. !0 cent beers (OK....first one is 10 cents but a decent selection) I wish they had German Potato Salad and a few more choices. Potato pancakes were not so hot. Almost like a smashed tater tot. Cabbage rolls were pretty good!"
    Dined on 10/4/2013
  • "Good European dishes! Best potato pancakes and sauerkraut!"
    Dined on 10/4/2013
  • "overall a GREAT experience. We felt very welcomed there. Our spouses both celebrated their birthdays there."
    Dined on 9/21/2013
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Diners' Choice Awards
  • Cincinnati / Dayton Winners
  • Best Service
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Dayton Winners
  • Best Overall
  • Best Ambiance
  • Best Food
  • Best Service
  • Special Occasion
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