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Amber Rose

Amber Rose Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.theamberrose.com
  • Email: amberrose@choiceonemail.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
  • "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
  • "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
  • "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 love the historical building & the great eastern european food. Tasty food, friendly staff, large portions."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "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
  • "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
  • "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
  • "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
  • "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 11/3/2013
  • "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 10/31/2013
  • "Lithuanian neighborhood gem! You have to try the cabbage rolls!"
    Dined on 10/25/2013
  • "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 10/20/2013
  • "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 10/19/2013
  • "Main courses were both bland. Salads were good. Service was good overall. Prices are reasonable."
    Dined on 10/12/2013
  • "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 10/5/2013
  • "Good European dishes! Best potato pancakes and sauerkraut!"
    Dined on 10/5/2013
  • "overall a GREAT experience. We felt very welcomed there. Our spouses both celebrated their birthdays there."
    Dined on 9/22/2013
  • "Good food, served hot and very different. Love the old building and keeping the décor."
    Dined on 9/12/2013
  • "Easily accommodated a party of eight (34-63 age range)...all greatly enjoyed the E. Euro cuisine and dining experience. Service was very attentive and professional. Remains a family favorite."
    Dined on 8/24/2013
  • "If you like western European and some Eastern European foods, this is the place. Pierogi's, sausage, sauerkraut...they have a nice London Broil for standard fare... Been here a few times and so far, good experiences each time. One of the few places left where you can find real food from the "old country." Desserts are homemade and delicious."
    Dined on 8/25/2013
  • "The food was great. The menu selection was awesome."
    Dined on 8/10/2013
  • "A fun dining experience in an old converted house with a tin ceiling and stained glass windows along the front. Seating is unpretentious and a bit like a diner, but service is prompt and friendly. There is plenty of parking in a side lot too. We ordered both their traditional and house special schnitzels. They were great - especially the Hunter Schnitzel made with pork and coated in pretzel crumbs. The chicken paprikash also got a big thumbs up. A good quality salad and multi-colored rye bread accompanied the meal. The wine list was interesting and so was the beer list. We'll definitely be back when we're in town again next year. We'll have to save room for dessert next time."
    Dined on 8/4/2013
  • "With Slavic influence! I am so glad I found this place, get my fix of what I grew up with. And the draught beer was excellent too!"
    Dined on 2/8/2013
  • "Our dining experience was adequate, but not as great as it was hyped up to be. The food was alright, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was lacking somewhat. We will return sometime, and we'll order something different."
    Dined on 7/24/2013
  • "Excellent ethnic cuisine, great turtle soup, and wonderful desserts make for a great dinner. Also, the bistro atmosphere adds to the experience."
    Dined on 7/21/2013
  • "We have been coming to Amber Rose for years and it never disappoints. With a concise, focused menu of German-Hungarian-Slovakian type dishes, there's no mystery what you will find here: pork, potatoes, cabbage. The cabbage rolls are a favorite, as is the Hunter Schitzel - thin pork tenderloins with a pretzel coating. Try the sauerkraut balls for a fun appetizer to get it rolling. The only letdown is a lack of ethnic dessert choices but we are usually so stuffed by the end of the meal that it's not really an issue. Highly recommended."
    Dined on 7/5/2013
  • "Our waitress was so pleasant it made the whole experience. The food was extraordinary and unique."
    Dined on 6/16/2013
  • "The food is great here, while the menu looks small, what they do, they do very well. The building is gorgeous, from the stained glass windows to the decorative ceiling tiles and dark wood trim, the decor accents the menu nicely. We had a table of five and our service was great, just as it was the time before when it was only a table for two. There is much to love about this place, we will keep coming back!"
    Dined on 5/23/2013
  • "Good food and service. Really loud. Several large groups were there."
    Dined on 5/18/2013
  • "Went to Amber Rose for mothers day brunch--spectacular food and service--great idea. staff is top notch and very polite."
    Dined on 5/12/2013
  • "The meat was very tough, sauce was pasty, and it was not even warm. I am so sorry that the main course was not good because I was so looking forward to a good German meal. Appetizer of herring and sauerkraut balls plus the beers were great."
    Dined on 5/11/2013
  • "Our dinner at Amber Rose was fantastic. There were choices for those that love ethnic food as well as choices for those "safer" eaters! I loved our experience!"
    Dined on 5/4/2013
  • "We take out of town guests to Amber Rose because it is a local restaurant with an unusual menu -- not run-of-the-mill, and the food is usually wonderful. Our last visit was quite disappointing because we had to ask twice for the appetizer we ordered; our entrees came out before our salads, and they had run out of every dessert except carrot cake. That had not been our experience in other visits -- and I'm hoping it's a one-time problem. On the basis of past experience, they deserve a second chance, and I hope it isn't a pattern that is developing. If it is, I will have to find another place for entertaining."
    Dined on 5/4/2013
  • "The ethnic content of the menu makes Amber Rose a unique place to dine in the Dayton area. Lots of German and Polish favorites and a reasonable wine list."
    Dined on 5/3/2013
  • "I found this place by looking online. It's in a residential area out of the way. I was looking for good German food. The food was outstanding and our server was very attentive. Neat older residential building with character. I will go back in the future."
    Dined on 4/25/2013
  • "This restaurant game recommended. I found the food to be just okay-had the cabbage rolls and spaetzle-not very flavorful. The server seemed rushed even though the lunch crowd was not that big. She kept reaching over people to serve our drinks, plates. She did not provide us with any water or drink refills until after we were finished and did not provide any straws."
    Dined on 4/22/2013
  • "Amber Rose is a wonderful European menu restaurant in East Dayton, not far from downtown. I had the schnitzel and it was delicious, as was the home made blue cheese dressing. The service was fast and friendly. I highly recommend this wonderful restaurant."
    Dined on 4/16/2013
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