Loved it, the food was excellent and so was the service. The restaurant is tucked in off the main street and so is a nice spot for date night or dinner with friends read more

Not only is this restaurant beautiful inside and out, the food is amazing. The outside decor is compelling- inviting you to go inside. We sat at a table that gave us plenty of time for privacy and conversation. Sharing with a friend, we were able to share many items so we could try many different things. Some of my favorite things: Kebbet Laa'tin (Pumpkin kebbe, chickpeas, pomegranate, Swiss chard, onion, bulgur): love all the mixture of textures in this Arnabeet Mekleh (Cauliflower, tahini, almond, golden raisins): the smoky, caramelized cauliflower had such a rich flavor- and the raisins offset this so nicely Kanafeh (Kataifi dough melted cheese tart, orange blossom, pistachio): this was not only a showstopper- watching the liquid being poured on the entire tart tableside- the crunch on the outside, with the soft inside, was delicious! Last but not least, the creamy hummus and the homemade pita was wonderful. Thank you to our server for helping us decide what to order- and making us feel so welcome. read more

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Amar is a beautiful restaurant with delicious Lebanese food in the heart of Delray. Service was great! Food and drinks delicious. I definitely reccomend Plenty of vegetarian dishes read more

Amar Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar - Seafood Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

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5 Enthusiastic stars for a new favorite in Delray Beach where your server's recommendation is going to be the move! Marlon was our server and when I say that he elevated this experience, I am not exaggerating. He was SUCH a personality and put us in a great mood! Plus- he delivered excellent recs on food! Speaking of food- every single dish we got was remarkable. We're talking bold, rich flavors and surprising textures all around. I can't think of one dish that was "meh." They were all hits!! I also appreciate the way the menu is laid out with vegetarian dishes in their own section. (As a wife to a vegetarian- this is very much appreciated!) The interior is big and beautifully decorated. It's a perfect spot for a birthday or group dinner as well as a date night. Finally, I must recommend the Kanafeh dessert. It was absolute perfection! read more

Hummus was great very smooth and pita bread was warm didn't give a home made pita bread vibe tho but none the less very good. The bieroor drink was tasty and very well pairs with the mescal. Rakakat was like a fancy cheese stick it tasted great & of course the star of the show the lamb chops so good. Didn't even need the sauce it came with on the side cooked to perfection ! read more

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First off I will say the ambiance and the staff here are amazing. The service is great they are attentive friendly and well informed on the testy and the menu which I loved cause I could ask them all about the menu and get and actual honest answer. The food was fresh and delicious each meal that came was purely delicious I loved the hummus and the dessert was truly yummy with the rose water poured on top. They have indoor and outdoor seating this is a great spot for happy hour, ladies night or date night you can even come here for dinner or lunch with your family but the night time dinner vibes are truly a nice intimate vibe. I look forward to coming back soon! read more

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This was my second time visiting Amar, and it did not disappoint. I brought friends to enjoy their Habibi Hour, which runs from 4-6 p.m. and offers 50% off select mezze, cocktails, and wine. It's such a great deal, and the menu has plenty of options--every one of them flavorful and delicious. We arrived a little after 5:00 and ordered at the bar. The cosmos and espresso martinis were fantastic, and the dehydrated fruit garnish is a really nice touch. I asked for a table so we could sit comfortably while enjoying our food, and we were seated quickly. Our server, Dimitri, was friendly, attentive, and checked on us consistently. We never waited long for the next round of appetizers, and everything came out hot and well-seasoned. We shared the fried kibbeh, classic hummus, falafel, rakakat, chankleesh, and Rocca Beet salad. Every dish was excellent, but the rakakat with the crispy phyllo dough was a standout for me. The hummus was also amazing. Another great experience at Amar--I can't wait to go back! read more

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Warning: May cause immediate craving for mezze While vacationing in Boca had to go check out Amar and so thankful we did because it was incredible! Kafta Halabi, Baba Ghanouj, Kibbeh Naye, Fresh Homemade Pita paired along with mocktails of Mint To Be & Date Escape was just the most perfect dinner! The service was so sweet and helpful with the recommendations, even got to meet the owner who was so kind and definitely will be coming back to try more dishes:) even got a show with the belly dancer that came out after dinner it was truly an experience:) read more

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My husband took me here for our anniversary dinner, and this was our first time visiting Amar Mediterranean Kitchen. They've done a great job transforming the space--I barely recognized it from when it used to be Mellow Mushroom. The decor is elevated, elegant, and creates a lovely dining atmosphere. Atmosphere: 4/5 Our waitress was friendly, but almost too familiar, calling us "lovey" throughout the evening, which felt a bit over the top. Service: 3/5 We ordered the Amar Mix Grill, which is listed at $100 and meant to be shared between two people. While the overall flavor was good, the portion didn't feel suitable for two. The lamb chops in particular were disappointing--very little actual meat and mostly fat and gristle. For the price point, we expected better quality and a more satisfying dish. Food: 3/5 Overall, the restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere, but the food quality and value didn't quite meet our expectations for a special occasion. read more

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Gorgeous restaurant with great food and staff! We had Sara M serving a large group of us and had a great night! She made great recommendations and was helpful with coordinating a birthday dessert! We really enjoyed sharing the Amar Mixed Grill which had a bunch of meats all on one platter (pretty expensive though). Happy hour is 4-6, half price mezze small plates and $6-9 cocktails read more

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Really really enjoyed. Went with large group and service was great. Did the prefix option and everything tasted delicious. Enjoyed various dips and meats. All food was soo great and delicious. Strongly recommend for north food, service, and atmosphere read more

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We had a great dining experience at the bar. My favorites were the dolmas and the steak kebobs. The bartender was attentive and friendly. read more

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I really wanted to love this place. The decor is beautiful and the menu feels thoughtfully curated, but the experience didn't match the price point. Our waitress was somewhat friendly, but "somewhat" isn't enough when you're spending this kind of money. Service should feel polished and attentive, not just passable. Another restaurant with mandatory gratuity, which unfortunately seems to remove any incentive to provide actual service. The final straw was being handed takeout containers and told to pack up my own leftovers. For a $400 dinner, that's honestly absurd. It completely cheapens the entire experience. Beautiful space, decent concept, but the service falls far short of what they're charging. I wouldn't return. read more

Amar Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar - Rice and sauces were the best part of this $100 dish. - Seafood Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Amar is literally the best Lebanese restaurant in South Florida. I have been there multiple times and and it is always good. The owner's daughter is usually there, and we love talking to her about the food, etc. This place feels like home. They recently moved into a new location down the street so they have more space now. Everything is fresh and the menu is often rotating depending on the season. Try everything here. read more

As another reviewer mentioned here, I also really wanted to love Amar. Their menu looked fabulous, and as vegans, my husband and I saw many dishes that we could try out here under every category. Location is great on 6th right off Atlantic's incredible shopping district. Parking was no problem in their lot at 5:45pm - but by the time we left at 8:45pm on a weeknight it was FULL. Granted, we didn't order a LOT, but the dishes we got were no more than meh. We shared a HUGE beet salad that was nothing more than a mountain of arugula, heap of cubed red beets (ugh) and sprinkling of feta. No onions, seeds, nuts, spices or even tasty dressing. Like I could go to Costco and buy the 2 ingredients used here and make salads for 20 people at once. Other restaurants typically serve a beet salad with paper-thin slices of red and yellow beets beautifully marinated and artfully served. We also ordered the falafel plate, which came with 6 rock hard, overly-fried falafels with a dry, compacted texture. They were served on a plate with a small tin cup of flavorless yogurt. No fresh herbs, no interesting sauce, no garnish of anything else edible (unless you're a rabbit and like raw, minced cabbage?). By comparison, I have honestly had SUPERB falafels right at the food court in Town Center Mall. We also got the Lebanese Moussaka, which - puzzlingly - was served ICE COLD. I assumed it would be baked and warm, but the pre-baked dish comes so cold that the eggplant was more like some kind of gelatinous glop? Again, utterly tasteless, no hint of fresh ground roasted spices used anywhere in this dish. We also ordered the Labneh, but that never came to the table, and we simply didn't care to even follow up on that missing item. On top of which, we sat out on the patio. Be forewarned: you may need to DEET up, cuz I was eaten alive by those little fat, black mosquitoes outside. They devoured my shins and arms and sat on the walls outside next to our table taunting us. The music was loud, and the many fans roaring at FULL BORE (to keep these pesky biters at bay) made conversation nearly impossible. On top of which there is traffic noise on 6th to contend with. I'm thinking there must be a solution to this disappointing dining experience, starting with BETTER FOOD. There needs to be genuine passion and someone with a trained palette for Middle Eastern cuisine in the kitchen there. The competion is close by in Boca, and it's PHENOMENAL - will say no more. I love Middle Eastern cuisine, but felt that Amar is coasting on its reputation? I should mention that the staff there is SUPER friendly and helpful, and they deserve a restaurant that knocks our socks off. Not one that serves forgetable, flavorless, easily recreatible dishes at home. read more

We did take out and paid with inKind, which is a nice perk. Amar has great quality food, I always enjoy it. We tried a few different items including the Rocca Beets, Chicken Taouk, Rakakat, Classic Hummus, and Labneh. While I was waiting, I did see a few drinks go bye - the shamandar smoke, e.g., looked amazing. I gotta try that! The space has a very cool layout, nice bar. Indoor and out, it looks great, very inviting. Nice service. read more

Omg Thank you Nicole the manager of Amar. She found my lost charge card and i'm so grateful for the honesty. I was coming back a week later anyway. Best restaurant and such honest managers!! read more

Attended an event at Amar and was pleasantly surprised at the ambiance and service. The restaurant is warm and inviting. The bar for the event was busy yet the bartender was extremely friendly and fast. I had a signature gin drink and they had many pass around hors d'oeuvres as samples from their menu. The general manager made a point to connect with everyone. read more

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Where to begin? This place is top-notch from start to finish. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful and has such a great vibe. The food is next level! We started with a few of the mezzes and you really can't go wrong with any of them. Highly recommend the meat platter as it has a little bit of everything and every bite was incredible! read more

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Amar is a restaurant unlike any on the ave. Its unique flavors and style of service make it stand out from others, and if you haven't given it a shot you need to! For starters, the business does an excellent job combining high class dining with affordable prices. They require elevated attire, which gives it a nice ambiance at night for dinner. It's dimly lit inside, paired with dark color schemes to set the mood. The waitress I had was extremely friendly. She told us all about the style of food and how it's served family style. At first I thought this could be weird since I was with a big group of people, but the servings are huge!!!! It was really nice ordering a bunch of apps and sharing !!! I also feel like it was a good ice breaker and a way to keep conversation flowing. The food was unreal. Hands down the best hummus I've ever had. I loved that they put so many different seasonings in it and gave the options for vegetarians and meat lovers alike. The hummus was so filling with the chicken that my husband and I returned and ordered it to share as a dinner. Their pita bread is also made FRESH. It comes out piping hot and still covered in flour. The wings were also melt in your mouth to die for and bursting with flavor. Hats off to Amar who opened a unique restaurant that is bringing a whole new dining culture to the ave! read more

I came here for the first time on Valentine's Day and the ambiance, the food and the service were amazing. It was crowded and even though we had a reservation, we did have to wait for a table at the bar where I tried the beiroot cocktail. It was so refreshing and really good. The bartender made it with culver tequila because I'm not a fan on mezcal. We were seated outside and I liked how it was covered and decorated, so it still felt like the inside. We had the prefix menu, so to start we had the selection of cold and warm mezze: hummus, pita bread, fattoush salad, grape leaves, rakakat cheese rolls and octopus on lentils- it was so fresh and delicious. For the main we had the Amar mixed kebab platter and had kafta and shrimp- both were delicious and the shrimp were huge and cooked perfectly. I wish the kafta was hot because it was served slightly room temperature, but it was still good. After all of that food we ended with the assorted baklava, which was just 2 pieces of baklava. I'm not sure if there was supposed to be more than one type. I can't wait to try other menu items and will definitely be back read more

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Moved in 2024? Around the corner to much larger place vacated by "A1?" Bar. Similar menu but much larger and relaxed premises. Opens at 4-7 with really good happy hour. Half price drinks and most of the menu. We had five starters including great humus and harvarti but really everything great. As before intelligent and pleasant waitress who was knowledgeable on recommendations and quick. Son of owner was host and the place looks clean and generally upbeat. It used to be great and now even better particularly at happy hour. The suspicion is they reduce the portions on half price menu but we had plenty to eat and took home some for tomorrow. The waitress threw in 2 extra wonderful pits. read more

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Happy hour = habibi hour. Our new fav happy hour spot! Such great food options, friendly bartenders, and fun atmosphere. Been dying to come back! read more

Amar Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar - Seafood Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

A great place, food is delicious, plentiful and cheap. Just a great buy, not fancy just a fast food kind of place but it's really good! Don't be fooled! I'm talking about the casual place not the fancier version! read more

We tried an assortment of mezze. The hummus chicken schwarma, lentil salad, and spiced potatoes were phenomenal. The kibbeh were solid. And the chicken wings were overcooked and could be skipped. It was Happy Hour, so they were 50% off. With the discount, I feel like they were appropriately priced. read more

Excellent appetizers and drinks. Service was outstanding. Great atmosphere, very busy yet very accommodating. Love the food, good price for happy hour. 3 Tequila Well (Centanario) HH $22.50 Hummus with Lamb HH $9.50 Jawaneh HH $8.00 Fried Kibbe HH $7.50 Rocca Beet Salad HH $9.00 Grilled Halloumi HH $8.50 With tip, under $100. Server was Nicole S, OUTSTANDING!!!!! read more

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My experience at Amar Mediterranean Kitchen was delightful! The restaurant atmosphere is warm and inviting. The service is excellent, the food is delicious, and they even had entertainment during our dinner. As this was our first visit to this restaurant, the group decided to order several items to share. We started with two dips: classic hummus (chickpea) and baba ghanouj (eggplant), accompanied by soft, warm naan bread. The menu features several varieties of hummus, some of which include proteins (beef, lamb or chicken). They all sounded tempting and worthy of trying on a future visit. We then had falafel, which was made with fried chickpeas and fava beans. While the falafel was tasty, it was a bit dry and benefitted from some of the sauces and dips that came with our other dishes. Next was an order of fatayer, which is spinach pie. These were light and flavorful. The pies were well-stuffed with the spinach. For our main meal, we split chicken taouk, which are grilled chicken kebabs with a side of Lebanese rice. And we had the mixed grill, which is a large dish meant for sharing. It included chicken, kafta (ground beef), steak, lamb chops, grilled veggies and a side of the rice. Every item in the mixed grill was excellent. The food was well-prepared and nicely seasoned. It came with a delightful mint pesto sauce, meant for the lamb chops, but also quite good on the other meats. This entrée was an excellent choice for us to enjoy the variety of Amar's offerings. A lovely dancer flowed through the restaurant throughout our meal. She twirled various items each time she passed by, including a large scarf, flaming torches and even a sword. She was entertaining and fun to watch. Overall, we had a terrific meal and plan to return to try several of the other menu items. read more

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Everything about Amar is amazing. I used to go to their first location in Delray even when it was tiny and loud, I still loved it. The food is outstanding. It is of the utmost quality. I have never had a bad tasting thing there and I've now been there 3 or 4 times. The interior design even in the bathrooms is also impressive. It is a family owned business and you can see that they really care. Thank you guys for an amazing experience and for bringing me so much joy I actually am battling breast cancer currently and my husband took me here the night before chemo round 2 as a happy boost. As you can see I was very happy. read more

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We had an absolutely amazing dining experience here! We tried the prix fixe $45 menu, and it was worth every penny. It started with a generous assortment of silky hummus and fresh, warm pita, followed by perfectly seasoned rice and our choice of protein--cooked to absolute perfection. (I had the Bronzino! ) Every bite was bursting with flavor and felt authentically Mediterranean. The portions were incredibly generous, and by the time the baklava arrived, we were already full--but it was so flaky, sweet, and nutty that we couldn't resist. You leave here happy, satisfied, and already planning your next visit. Highly recommend! read more

I was craving Mediterranean food for at least 5 years, in this part happens to be just around the corner. We order a couple of mezzes, Muhamara, Kibbe Naye, Rocca Beet, Grape leaves, Kibbeh. Everything so tasty and fresh. We tried Lebanese Wine (Chauteu Hertiage), i was scared it would be too strong but it was so good! Our main was Amar mixed grill, we were able to change chicken for more wagyu (for a price of course) but ughhhh the meats melted in my mouth!!! Dessert was on point, of course Baklava's A MUST and Kanaffe, which is cheese with a puffy pastry. Remind me of home. Chris, our server so smooth and knowledgeable, thank you for making us feel at home. This restaurant is so pretty, decor is on point. Will be back!!! read more

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The ambiance of this place is great, and the decor is beautiful. Service was not very good. Server only came to take our food order, he never checked in when any of our 7 appetizers came out or on any of our entrees. Had to ask every time we wanted more water. For food I will say this is not my typical go to cuisine, however, I wasn't impressed by anything. I enjoyed the hummus and potatoes the most from the appetizers, while the halloumi cheese was my least favorite. I ordered the branzino as my entree which I did not really enjoy, it had a creamy sauce which I do not think paired well. read more

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Amar opened up a new location and now has a great happy hour offering! 50% off beer , wine , drinks, and mezze at the bar & tables! Although the specialty cocktails aren't included in the happy hour, they're absolutely worth the splurge. My husband tried the Pistachio Fizz; the mix of flavors was so unique and refreshing! As for the mezzes, everything was delicious, but my favorite was the beef hummus and oven-baked lemon garlic wings. Amar's new location has definitely raised the bar, and with their happy hour offerings, it's a must-visit. read more

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This was the 2nd time I went to Amar Mediterranean, but this time I brought with me two other couples because I loved it so much the first time. Unfortunately, the problem this time was that we ate on a Friday night and not during the week. Between the traffic, and the noise at the restaurant. even at 5:30 PM. which is still during happy hour, it made it impossible to totally enjoy ourselves. I could not hear anyone talk at the table. The parking is extremely hard to find even though there is a parking lot right next-door. It's rare to find a free spot. Otherwise, it cost $10 for valet. The restaurant is impossible to find on your navigation. So when my friends got there, they were very, very stressed out. I went through the same thing two weeks ago when I went there for the first time. I almost turned around and went home except I found someone nice on the street who told me exactly how to get there not using my navigation. During happy hour, they have wines by the glass at half price and appetizers discounted. The hummus is delicious and they serve fabulous pita bread that is warm for the table gratis. The hummus comes with shredded lamb on top. Four of us had the Bronzino entrée. It comes with rice and it was excellent. Two others had the lamb chops which they enjoyed as well. None of us wanted a dessert. Coffee was $8 - overpriced. So if I decide to ever go back, it will definitely have to be an early dinner during the week. Maybe I'm getting old, but I really like peace and serenity during my dinner. read more

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Slow expensive delivery Food for 6 all delivered cold including pitas. Some had crazy small portions. read more

We dined here on a Saturday night arriving at 6 PM, and ate with two friends. By the time 7PM rolled around, every table was occupied and the sound was deafening. The tables are very close to each other, so much so that when I wanted to get up to use the WC, I had to turn sideways and even then almost didn't get through. I don't think I am the first to mention this, and for that, I took one star off. After all, the owner could install some sound deadening materials, or take a few tables out, but of course, that would affect his bottom line. The restaurant was participating in the Downtown Delray Beach Restaurant Month, 3 course dinner, one course being dessert (baklava only) for $45. I thought that was a good deal, and our friends had eaten there before, and they agreed to go with that suggestion, even though one of them didn't think it would be enough food (4 mezze). That's because he has big eyes, and a big appetite, and couldn't get enough. It was more than enough food, especially with all of their special bread that we downed. Three at the table had the PAN ROASTED SALMON, served with a very large portion of sumac potatoes(delicious). I ordered the Branzino, called SAMKE HARRA and I left 1/2 of it on the plate. It was smothered with "spicy tahini sauce, peppers, garlic, onions, pine nuts", and frankly, it was making me nauseous, even though I pushed it off the branzino. It was partly my fault, I should have asked to have all that on the side, and also ask that the fish be well done. It wasn't well done at all. All the mezze were excellent and large portions, certainly enough for our table. We also ordered a bottle of Lebanese KSARA white wine, $58, recommended by our server Sarah, who was delightful, helpful, efficient, and professional. Yes, a lot of praise for her. I hope she doesn't get a hearing injury from all that noise. Would we return? Yes, but not on a Friday or Saturday, and only at 6 pm. They do not have valet parking. They have outdoor seating, which is really on the narrow street closest to the curb. I would NEVER want to eat there, with dozens of people walking by, and all the vehicles driving by, some of them with revved up engines. NOTE: The owner is on site, greeting and seating you, and he seemed like a nice man, although he never stopped by the table to ask if everything was ok. If he had, I would have shared with him my distaste for the preparation of the branzino. read more

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Beautiful new location! The harissa dip was fantastic. We were sold on getting two dips + the amar mixed grill. It was delicious! (But definitely could have went without the extra dip even though there were two of us.) Lots of wine options, but not nearly as many by the glass. It's a little on the pricey side but it's a nice spot for a date night. read more

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Everything we had this evening was absolutely delicious! We had the Wagyu beef skewers, Mujadara, brussel sprouts, chicken, skewers, and crispy potatoes. We would recommend any of them! Service was prompt, attentive and friendly. The interior is very elegant with booth and table seating available. There are candles lit throughout, making it a very warming environment. read more

The service was exceptional, the restaurant itself is very cool. There's outdoor seating. The food is served tapas style, and it was all very refreshing. The portions were nice as well. read more

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it's been three years since I've been to this restaurant when they were a small restaurant now they have a new home which I must say it's a beautiful restaurant indoor outdoor seating. We had a lovely waitress name Nicole. She couldn't have been more pleasant. and professional The food is still the kind of food that is not really something that I eat a lot of the shrimp dish was delicious. The shrimp skewers we like that a lot the hummus was also delicious. That comes with pita bread and I asked for cucumbers because I don't eat bread and they charge five dollars for that. I thought that was a bit tacky I've been to other restaurants where they just give you the cucumbers We had some pumpkin appetizers, which was just something I would never order again. I did not like them, but that was my taste We also had lamb pie, which was different and interesting. We also had Mousaka Lebanese which was different than the other kind that we usually have the grill halloumi was very good. The Mediterranean lentil salad was nothing but a bunch of lentils not what I expected at all. Luckily, the waitress was nice enough to take that back and give me the Grilled halloumi which I enjoyed parking lot right next to the building or valet parking again if you are a gourmet eater that likes to have different kind of food then the normal steak and potato kind of places this is definitely a place for you read more

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The food at Amar is great. The Spicy Harissa Hummus and the Octopus on Lentils were both fantastic. The Prawns were just ok. The Pistachio Fizz drink was not good, but the signature drink was great. The only issue is there is never any parking. Definitely make a reservation before going. read more

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