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1. JK

   JoyceK

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Food was excellent - delicious and interesting. On a sunny day, bring a hat if you are going to sit on the patio. The roof is open boards and there are no umbrellas. Service was very good. We stayed and chatted without feeling any pressure to leave.
   

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   JesseK

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall2food1service2ambience2

   It was way too warm inside (the windows and doors were open to the patio on a hot day. The music was too loud. The food, to be honest, mediocre. Everything looked good on the menu and seemed frozen/ thawed/ pre-prepared. All concept--no carry through.
   

   AmaraResponded 2 days agoHello Jesse, thank you for your feedback. We apologize about the temperature - it was the hottest weather we have seen since opening and we are still working to find the best balance of open windows while maintaining a pleasant dining temp. Our kitchen team works very hard to prepare the majority of the elements on our menu from scratch, and works almost exclusively with fresh produce and protein. We encourage you to reach out directly so that we can help make things right from your visit.
   

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   MeeganS

   Chicago

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   The servers seemed rather inexperienced and weren’t entirely knowledgeable about the menu. The N/A drink options were great. The food was average. I had a rather pricey seafood pasta that, unbeknownst to me prior to ordering, was loaded with sausage. The carbonara was heavy. The beet salad was lovely. Not sure if return for entrees but the apps looked enticing
   

   AmaraResponded 1 day agoThank you so much for your feedback. We appreciate your patience as we train new staff members for a busy summer. We have also passed on your concerns about our carbonara to our chef. Thank you again, The Amara Team
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Milwaukee

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall2food3service5ambience4

   Food tastes fine, but it's half portions for a full portion price. People who like fancy pretentious menus will love it. It was good enough where I would go back, but I'm certainly not in any rush to.
   

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   JanetJ

   Minneapolis

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   Fun to try a new place, with a festive, light and airy, vibrant ambience. Menu a little limited, service very rushed, but all in all a fun venue and a couple of the dishes were delightful.
   

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   JeffH

   Milwaukee

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall3food2service4ambience4

   The drinks and atmosphere were great..food was just ok. Too pricey for just ok food. Would not go back, too many great restaurants in madison.
   

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   TonyC

   Milwaukee

   56 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   56 reviews

   Dined on May 25, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   We had a quiet dinner at Amara's. The food was excellent and service was great. We also enjoyed our wine selection. It was a great night out.
   

   AmaraResponded 1 day agoTonyC - Thank you so much for your kind words! We will share these with our team! Thank you!!
   

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   Amira

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 25, 2023

   overall4food2service4ambience5

   beautiful space but the serving size is very small. I'm not a big eater and yet it wasn't enough for me. Had to order 2 entrees for each person.
   

   AmaraResponded 1 day agoAmira - Thank you so much for your feedback. We do offer a large portion for pastas! As always, we will discuss your concerns with our chef team! Thank you, The Amara Team
   

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   JayK

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 24, 2023

   overall4food5service5ambience3

   New restaurant in Hilldale. Our first time. Food was great and menu looks interesting for future visits. Date night was great value.
   

   AmaraResponded 1 day agoJayK - Thank you so much! Hope you come back soon! The Amara Team
   

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    KyleeJ

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall3food1service1ambience5

    Service was slow. I would never recommend the espresso martini
    

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    JaneG

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved the crab avocado brushetta as a starter. The gnocchi was amazing. Will definitely be back. Our server Ciea(spelling?) was outstanding!
    

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    Bojangvan

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Great atmosphere. Having live music was amazing and made for a fantastic evening. We ended up hanging around after dinner and for another drink and dessert to listen.
    

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    mgcmgcmgcp

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Amara is perfect for any occasion whether that be a family night, a girl's night, a date night, or any other occasion. The drinks are amazing and the atmosphere is amazing. They did a wonderful job with the space. The staff is also incredible and incredibly helpful and kind. I will be coming back!
    

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    royc

    New England

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    We have eaten at Amara 3 times. The first two impressed us wrt the food/price ratio. Last night was a different matter. My wife's steak was tough and wasn't flavorful. My lasagna was very mediocre. The appetizers were good and the wine we got was quite good and good for the price. The walls were open due to warm conditions, which was pleasant. Be aware that if that's not the case, it gets really loud and hard to hear others at your table.
    

    AmaraResponded 4 days agoHello, and thank you for your comments. We are sorry to hear that some of your entrées were below our standards and not to your liking on your most recent visit. We will be sharing your comments with our kitchen team to make sure any issues are being addressed. We never want guests leaving unsatisfied with something they ordered so please feel free to reach out to us directly so that we can make it up to you.
    

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15. EM

    ExploreMore

    Milwaukee

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amara is fast becoming a favorite. The staff is terrific, the food is delicious, and it’s beautiful there. Today the windows were open with a lovely gentle breeze stirring the air in the dining room. It’s just an experience of the sense. I recommend it.
    

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    madclash

    Milwaukee

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Appetizers and cocktails were fantastic. Decor is amazing. Pork Milanese was not that great, and the service was nice but too slow.
    

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    warren14

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Between the loud music and the noise of the customers, I could barely hear my spouse across the table
    

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    SarahK

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Although we had to wait for our table (we had a reservation) and the waitstaff was dressed a bit too casual for our taste, the food was outstanding. Some of the best dishes we've had in the area.
    

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Only one visit so far, but definitely will be going back soon. Everything was excellent. Drinks, starters, entrees, desserts, and service exceeded expectations.
    

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    TonyC

    Milwaukee

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Celebrated Mother's Day with our daughter and Grandson for lunch. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. Everyone enjoyed their meals. A Bellini to start with was a great choice.
    

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    MikeG

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    A very creative food and drink menu with substantial choices. First class service and food quality. We will be back.
    

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    BaBaAnn

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience! Our Server was really good. We’ll be back.
    

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    natalies

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Fantastic menu, wish I could order everything. The mozzarella balls were the best I’ve ever had! Wish I lived closer because I’d go at least once a week!
    

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    Bonbon

    San Francisco

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Cute place with nice decorations. Food was just ok but the service was great!
    

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    Frank

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing! We went for a birthday and had friendly, attentive waitstaff who were able to answer questions about the menu and help make the day special.
    

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    BradE

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went on Wednesday date night. Outstanding food service and value. Will definitely be back
    

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    MelissaB

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5

    Been to Amara three times now. Service has been excellent. We had high hopes before it came to Hilldale, but the food and cocktails are just incredibly disappointing; there seems to be more emphasis on "unique" than actually tasting good. Would love for the restaurant group to work with the chef and bartenders on some updates. Not giving up yet.
    

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    margareta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Food was absolutely delicious - creative, well prepared.
    

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great Vibe, gorgeous place with such tasty and creative food. Crab and avocado bruschetta was one of the best apps I have ever had
    

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    PollyS

    Houston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of my favorite places to go for a date night. The food and atmosphere is great.
    

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    Tracy

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was prepared perfectly - and the menu included more than the generic, usual suspects. Our server, Francys, was fabulous - knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly.
    

    AmaraResponded on May 8, 2023Tracy - Thank you for your wonderful notes on food and service! Francys is just the bee's knees! We will let them know that you think so too :) Thank you, The Amara Team
    

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and staff and beautiful outdoor seating
    

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    MichaelP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    It was good. Very unique menu. Soup was too salty.
    

    AmaraResponded on May 8, 2023Michael - Thank you for the note on the soup! We will pass this on to our kitchen team! We appreciate you!
    

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    ItaruN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was outstanding! Thank you for another great experience!
    

    AmaraResponded on May 8, 2023Thank YOU! We appreciate your support and kindness :)
    

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    AmyZ

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience1

    The food was good, but the service could have been better. We were told they like you to order everything up front, then they course it out. This lead to us getting our entrees way too early. It also took too long to get drinks from the bar.
    

    AmaraResponded on May 8, 2023Amy - Thank you so much for your notes on our service. We do want you to have food on your table at all times! We are sorry that our service did not live up to our usual standards. We will be forwarding this on to our GM so we can make sure that service is coursed out just how the guest would like. Thank you, and we appreciate the feedback. The Amara Team
    

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Awesome all around! Drinks, food and value were amazing!
    

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    Foodie99

    Milwaukee

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food. Excellent service! Busy, so a bit noisy. Music contributed to the noise.
    

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience5

    Overhyped, menu was small, bar was nice, food not good
    

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    AmandaM

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I'm excited for my next visit already! We went on Wednesday when they have a special fixed menu for date night. It was a really good value, a great way to taste a lot of things on our first visit, and very tasty. I look forward to having cocktails on the patio my next time in.
    

    AmaraResponded on May 1, 2023Amanda! Thank you so much for stopping by on Wednesday Date Night! You should also stop by on Sunday's for Sunday Supper! Another way to try a bunch of fun items on our menu! Looking forward to serving you soon, The Amara Team
    

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    Badger22

    Milwaukee

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    Lovely open space. We sat at the bar and had a drink before going to the table. If you want a martini find out if it is pre-made (they don't tell you) which is not my idea of a good martini! One of us order a white wine before 6pm and then tried to re-order to find out it was not available after 6 - weird. Another wanted to try to reds but were out of one so chose the super tuscan. When tried to re-order were told now out of super tuscan but the other is now available. Strange but true. Would I go back -- no. There are too many other places with good food and ample wine! Service was okay representing the lower standards we are all expected to deal with today.
    

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