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Amber in Danville is a four star Asian restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. It's known for its fusion. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a hip atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place features a full bar, valet parking, and lunch. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the crab cakes, white prawn potstickers, poached pear salad, chicken yakitori, and butternut squash risottoPros: The crab cakes were amazing. Large amounts of crab and not overly seasoned. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After we returned to town following the Tao House tour, it was time for lunch. We walked over to Sideboard, but it was so crowded we walked right out. Down the block and across the street was Amber...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
slightly dissappointing in pretty much every respect. the food is good, not great. the service is friendly, but slow and a little confused. and the prices (small salad is $9, entrees are about $28)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with my husband and another couple because of the good reviews I read on Yelp. For starters we had Fried Calamari and Ahi Tuna Tartare, both were good, but not outstanding. For the main...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amber is consistently good! Good food, service, and atmosphere! Complimentary valet parking is nice too! We were a party of 4 and sat outside on the patio - gorgeous night! Started with an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I usually don't write reviews but thought I should in this case. I went to Amber with my wife this past Friday to celebrate a promotion I received at work. We didn't have a reservation but they were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Stars (Why wont you let me use half star ratings Yelp?)It's surprising how bad timing at a restaurant can over shadow the entire experience. I was here last Saturday night after my family's quest...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
8 o'clock on a Thursday night, the restaurant was pretty empty. We were seated and then coached through the wine options. My friend created her own wine flight with the help of our waitress. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 StarsI like to write these reviews a few weeks after I eat a restaurant so that I only write about things that really stood out to me. At Amber, the one item that I and the people I dined with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Amber several times. The most recent was for dinner with my sister and our good friend. The food has always been delicious. I usually get the fillet but this time I tried their prix...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is right across the street/way from Bridges. It's a nice location, the environment is nice and the service is fantastic.My girlfriend had the vegetable risotto and I have to say that it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good, well-prepared food, and a large wine list. Service is great! Good atmosphere also.
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been several times, never disappointed. Nice atmosphere and service, food is good asian fusion. Fried calamari was great. Nice place for special occasions.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've been wanting to try this restaurant for quite some time. By chance our friends made reservations here for last Saturday evening. The ambiance and decor were a good sign of things to come. Three...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though I've lived in Danville for years now, I never knew about Amber Bistro. My mom chose this restaurant for mother's day dinner from the list of restaurants on Opentable.com. Boy, am I glad I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately there isn't any outdoor seating so I prefer it on a cooler day. For my first visit I had the mango salmon salad which wasn't really a salad but good none the less even though Salmon is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Erik, the owner, is the coolest owner ive ever met. Havent eaten here but amazing cocktails and Erik will take care of you. Love the location, ownership, and mixing.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I struggled with giving this place 2 or 3 stars. More like a 2.5. I decided to give it 3 because the service and the people are nice but the food is nothing special and not worth the price. I read...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I told you I'd be going back to this place and man, was I not sorry that I did! Valentine's Day 2009, first course: Ahi Tuna Tartare with crA�me fraA�che, pickled ginger, avocado and wasabi puree -...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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WINE: By the glass or wine flight offerings: When's the last time you paid $9 a glass for a bottle that sells for $12.49 at Costco? That's nearly 75% of the bottle price for a single glass. Very limited...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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WINE: By the glass or wine flight offerings: When's the last time you paid $9 a glass for a bottle that sells for $12.49 at Costco? That's nearly 75% of the bottle price for a single glass. Very limited...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum!!!! My friend and I came here for a light bite after a mixer where we had already nibbled. I had the Ahi Tuna Tartare and Baby Spinach Salad while my friend had the Warm Oriental Barbecue Pork...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A simply beautifully designed restaurant east meets west. One of the best spots in Alamo, to take a date.The decor isn't authentic but what is authentic about fusion food? The service isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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I've come here several times and love the ambience and food! It's a smaller restaurant which makes it even better - service was very fast and the appetizers are decent portion. The drink menu is great too!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i had high expections for this place, but i left with a full tummy.. except not full of anything i'd go and have again. the food is asian influenced, pricey and taste more like stuff you'd get at PF...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little restaurant and perfect for special occasions- I have come here for two of my birthdays. Not a place to bring your kids but good for groups or just couples. Delicious food, nice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars because of the past dining experiences. The main menu hasn't changed since they opened and everything here is a bit tired since the main chef left. Kinda feels like "Groundhog Day" where...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ambience and service was great; very nice wait staff and general mgr came out to meet us. Unfortunately, the ahi was SO overdone. Husband ordered the rack of lamb which was also too done. He sent...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner last night on the recommendations of many yelpers also have driven by thinking "we should try it". We are such creature of habit and always get drawn to what we know, plus my husband will...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed a late night dinner on a Wednesday night. The staff was polite and made some great suggestions about the menu. I had the special: grouper on a bed of spinach and a polenta cake. I also...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 it is...I definitely like Peasant and the Pear better.It is a lovely room..big windows, high ceilings.The calamari appetizer was good...crispy with a tasty sauce.The grilled asparagus was very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
More like 3.5 stars. Nice ambience and good service. It was a bit loud b/c of the high ceilings, which makes it difficult to converse across a largish table. The pineapple martini is a must have....
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Dining Out For Life 2008"This is one of two restaurants in all of Danville to donate to this mighty cause, and since I had never eaten at Amber, I volunteered at Amici's for lunch time and asked my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can you say BEST SALMON EVER!!!!!!!! Had a Valentines Day date with the hubby at this exquisite restaurant in downtown Danville. From the cocktails to the dessert, my husband and I couldnt get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my top 5 favorites. I get a side order of the wasabi vinaigrette with the lamb and have never been let down. A must go :)
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. My husband and I always go whenever we are in the east bay visiting our families. This is a great place to meet friends for drinks, apps (or even a full blown meal...I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great starters: prawn pot stickers, crab cakes and duck spring rolls. All of them were very tasty.Would be a solid five star experience if my rack of lamb turned out to be awesome as well. It was okay...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The husband and I went here for his birthday. It was our first visit so we went with an open mind and were looking forward to a fabulous evening out. I found the menu selection sparse and ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is something about this place, I can't put my finger on it.... but it's like if they made just a few minor adjustments, it could be awesome (5 stars even no way!) -- the food is decent, drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place for a bridal shower luncheon. Our group rented out the entire space during the day so we didn't have to share with any other patrons. The lighting was really nice and they arranged a table...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had high hopes for this restaurant. Went here with my wife on a Saturday evening. It was much smaller than I had imagined, but also MUCH too noisy. The decor was warm and nicely done, but destroyed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went here this past week-end and were quite pleased. We dine early and were the first to arrive on what was soon to be a very busy Saturday night. Dustin, our server was very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A real favorite. This has changed ownership a while back, but the new owner has kept everything good. Very pan-Asian in style, especially presentation of dishes, with flavors borrowed from Italian and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Amber Bistro is right next door to Bridges, they came in and replaced some foo foo Asian fusion restaurant that had high prices and small portions. The first thing you will notice is the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a hit and a miss at Amber. I've had some great meals here, and sometimes I wonder why certain food are on the menu. Regardless, I still go to this restaurant, which I guess is the true testament...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I came here for his birthday dinner. We had an early reservation, so the restaurant was nice and quiet. We didn't have to worry about looking for parking because they offered valet....
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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My husband and I ate lunch at Amber, May 29th 2007. We started with calamari. This is a dish that we always use for a test at a new restaurant that we are reviewing. The dish was very inconsistent. Some of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Danville. I am just as comfortable going there by myself or with friends. I f I am on my own, I get a nice glass of wine and order the Fire Roasted Salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I kind of want to say 3.5 stars, but there aren't many good places to eat in Danville for younger people, so I suppose it gets the full 4 stars.There is free valet parking, so that's always a plus....
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This quaint restaurant located next door to Bridges is a delight. I love the decor, the service is fab and the food wasn't too shabby. The portions were on the small side, but I still felt...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amber hits the spot with us! It is small and a bit intimate. The food is outstanding. We've been here twice for dinner and everything has been superb, including the service. We like the fairly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eric Jansen, owner of Amber Bistro, has done a great job of bringing a new relaxed place to wine and dine to Danville, CA. The food is wonderful - I've tried three salads and a sandwich so far. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Right next to the famous Bridges Restaurant (as I like to call it..."the-mrs-doubtfire-heimlich-maneuver-scene-place") My friends/coworkers and a hopefully soon to be coworker dined at this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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Our party of 6 spent New Year Eve 2006 at Amber Bistro. The fixed menu was limited. The portion was small. We did not find any tuna in the tuna tata, and the soup was cold with a few specks of crab on top....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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Went to Amber with a group of 8 people and had a wonderful evening. The service was excellent. The host was so friendly and made us feel like the most important table in the place. Absolutely loved short ribs...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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I'd been to Amber before many times for drinks with the girls. This time I'm entertaining an out-of-town friend who is a self-proclaimed "foodie". We have a couple wines, pretty nice. Server checks on us FIVE...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Arguably the best desserts in East Bay! Our table shared one of each and they are all excellent. The appetizers and entrees that we tried were all also very good, and there is a nice wine list to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You win some, you lose some...Amber's one of those spots that teeter on success, but it isn't quite there yet. As a "bistro", this place caters to the typical Danville young-middle-age crowd. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The food, ambience and service all are great. And it's not thunderously noisy, so you can have a nice conversation. Nice little wine list.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Danville delight. On the main street of downtown Danville, the Amber Bistro dazzled our party of four with every selection we made. We chose to use the 1st course menu, and order several of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for a first date... or at least it was for me. The food here is Asian inspired, with what I feel is a obvious Chinese flavor, but has an American/Italian feel. I guess it is what...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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Amber Bistro combines California and Southeast Asian sensibilities to create an eclectic blend of fresh and exciting flavors. Earthy hues, dark wood, warm lighting and a wall of windows create a relaxed and...
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mark dantanavatanawong, formerly of bridges, has opened a chicer-than-us restaurant in a space once occupied by his bosses. his plates have more going on visually than a peter greenaway film, and many of...
eastbayexpress.com - user review
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boundary-crossing cuisine makes the friendly, exotic amber a place you'll want to enjoy regularly. the dishes are meticulous in their freshness, preparation and presentation. the bar boasts fun and original...
opentable.com - user review
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yes, suburbanites party past ten...
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