Rohit Prabhakar

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In all areas I’ve been coming to Amber for over 13 years, and it remains one of my favorite Indian restaurants in the Bay Area. When I lived here, I was a regular, and even now, I make it a point to visit whenever I’m in town. The ambience is inviting, the seating is comfortable, and the service is among the best I’ve experienced at any Indian restaurant. I’ve dined here countless times—whether for their daily buffet or à la carte dinners (at least 50+ times!)—and they have never missed the mark on taste or service. Whether dining solo, with a small group, or with a large party, my experience has always been exceptional. As a vegetarian, I’ve tried nearly everything on their menu over the years, and I’ve never been disappointed. But this time, they surprised me! Since I was dining alone, they introduced me to their Thali menu for dinner, which I didn’t even know existed. It’s a perfect option for solo diners—highly recommended! (See the menu attached.) I ordered the Vegan/Gluten-Free Thali, and every dish was superb. The Kale Kofta Curry could have been better, but overall, the meal was excellent. As always, the service was stellar. Amber SF remains a must-visit for me whenever I’m in the Bay Area. Looking forward to my next visit!

+12

한승수

The Indian buffet was delicious. I kept eating Tanduri chicken and curry with nan. It was the memorable experience due to the food quality. I love the Indian food culture including curry in this restaurant. I would like to highly recommend this restaurant if you want to try Indian foods.

Аlisa Paludeti

Went there on Saturday evening and got a table instantly. It got busy around 8pm so probably it’s better to use reservation, especially for bigger parties. The place is very spacious, has several large areas and all of them are very cosy and intimate. I liked the menu, as it wasn’t too large and it was pretty easy to find what you’re in the mood for and make an order. We went with Tandoori Chicken, Malabari shrimp and Garden collage from tandoori. All the dishes were delicious and the presentation was great too. The service was also good. We had our water refilled without having to ask and our waiters were knowledgeable and friendly. I’m definitely putting this place to my to-go list for Indian food and can recommend it for cosy dining experience in SF downtown.

+4

Wonderful lunch buffet with a substantial array of lovingly prepared dishes to satisfy your appetite! Staff are extremely kind and responsive to customer needs and requests.

Wonderful lunch buffet with a substantial array of lovingly prepared dishes to satisfy your appetite! Staff are extremely kind and responsive to customer needs and requests.

Wonderful lunch buffet with a substantial array of lovingly prepared dishes to satisfy your appetite! staff are extremely kind and responsive to customer needs and requests.

Best Brunch in town! Awesome buffet (best butter chicken!) with free mimosa or sparkling wine and Naan made to order. The deserts were amazing too, including tiramisu and cheesecake.

Best brunch in town! Awesome buffet (best butter chicken!) with free mimosa or sparkling wine and Naan made to order. The deserts were amazing too, including tiramisu and cheesecake.

Best Brunch in town! Awesome buffet (best butter chicken!) with free mimosa or sparkling wine and Naan made to order. The deserts were amazing too, including tiramisu and cheesecake.

Best Brunch in town! Awesome buffet (best butter chicken!) with free mimosa or sparkling wine and Naan made to order. The deserts were amazing too, including tiramisu and cheesecake.

Best Brunch in town! Awesome buffet (best butter chicken!) with free mimosa or sparkling wine and Naan made to order. The deserts were amazing too, including tiramisu and cheesecake.

Great spot for happy hour or the dinner rush. We came with a large group without a reservation, and even though they were at capacity, the staff was incredibly kind and did their best to accommodat…

Great spot for happy hour or the dinner rush. We came with a large group without a reservation, and even though they were at capacity, the staff was incredibly kind and did their best to accommodat…

The butter chicken arrives like a warm painting, layers of umami unfolding with every bite -- savory, creamy, and perfectly balanced. The thinly chopped green chili peppers add a hint of spark, a…

Very good tasty. Service is very punctual as well. ambience is great. Overall a good experience.

food and ambiance was very nice. Service was kind and respectful. lamb was cooked very well !

We had a wonderful time! Excellent food! Everything was full of flavor, we ate saag paneer, chicken biryani, lamb korma, and keema naan. Highly recommend all of it, plus the service was great wit…

Went there on Saturday evening and got a table instantly. It got busy around 8pm so probably it's better to use reservation, especially for bigger parties. The place is very spacious, has several l…

My wife and I had lunch at this restaurant during a visit to San Francisco. Highly recommend. Excellent food and professional, friendly service. Reasonably priced.

My wife and I had lunch at this restaurant during a visit to San Francisco. Highly recommend. Excellent food and professional, friendly service. Reasonably priced.

My wife and I had lunch at this restaurant during a visit to San Francisco. Highly recommend. Excellent food and professional, friendly service. Reasonably priced.

We love this place, the food was great and so was the service. We tried butter chicken and it was very delicious. The atmosphere of the restaurant was pleasing and we would like to visit again in f…

We love this place, the food was great and so was the service. We tried butter chicken and it was very delicious. The atmosphere of the restaurant was pleasing and we would like to visit again in f…

We love this place, the food was great and so was the service. We tried butter chicken and it was very delicious. The atmosphere of the restaurant was pleasing and we would like to visit again in…

Food was absolutely gorgeous and they have a great variety to choose from. Great wine list to accompany dishes and ranges for all tastes and budgets. Staff were very warm and friendly, excellent se…

Absolutely delicious lunch buffet with a huge array of foods, including a freshly-made roti bar, desserts and salads. The restaurant is beautiful and spacious. Service was great. We all very much…

We don’t get Indian food where we live so we were excited to see Amber and it did not disappoint. Attentive staff and the food was wonderful! We had butter chicken and salmon. Highly recommend…

I went to have dinner at this restaurant. The ambiance was good, and the quality and quantity of food were satisfactory. The staff were attentive and helpful. However, the prices were slightly high…

I went to have dinner at this restaurant. The ambiance was good, and the quality and quantity of food were satisfactory. The staff were attentive and helpful. However, the prices were slightly high…

We had a great experience in the Amber ! Our First dinner in San Francisco ! ambience service and food was excellent! ! Our server Namira was amazing never stopped smiling , explained the menu to u…

We had a lovely lunch at Amber Indian restaurant. The hostesses and servers were charming. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. It was quite full for lunch and had a good vibe. The buffet …

The lamb kebabs were generous in size and delicious. Combined with the garlic naan bread and a great Malbec wine, my day was made!

A great option for curry in SF. Good food, service and nice ambience. We shared the kebab platter between three as a starter. Main dish I recommend the Delhi chicken curry with a garlic naan washed down with a Taj Mahal beer. Hits the spot.

P S

Great ambience and location. It's a nice place to take your work friends. The flavors were a bit too mild for my liking. Prices are pretty typical compared to other similar restaurants nearby.

Abhi

Amber India in San Francisco is a standout destination for those craving delicious and authentic Indian cuisine. The menu offers an impressive variety—everything from flavorful chaats and tender Chicken Tandoori to fragrant saffron rice and their standout butter chicken. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared, bursting with vibrant spices and perfectly balanced flavors. The atmosphere is classy and inviting, making it a great spot for both group gatherings and intimate dinners. With generous portions, attentive service, and consistently high-quality food, Amber India is a must-visit for anyone seeking a true taste of India in the city.

Debisree Ray

During my trip to San Francisco, this spot was conveniently close to my hotel, so one evening we decided to give it a try for dinner. The place was packed — likely thanks to a big conference happening nearby — and with no tables available, we ended up seated in the lounge. The vibe was busy and a bit loud, but still comfortable enough to hold a conversation. Service-wise, things were a bit on the slower side and definitely had room for improvement. We started off with cocktails, which were both solid and well-made. Since neither of us were too hungry, we kept the order simple. We began with ‘Bhapa Maach’— a dish close to my heart as a Bengali. Traditionally, I expect a steamed or smoked fish served dry, but here it arrived in a soupy gravy, made with what seemed like flounder or another white fish. The flavors were okay — not memorable, but not bad either. Oddly, the broth came without any accompaniment, which felt a bit incomplete. Next, we ordered kulcha alongside a goat meat (gosht) curry. This dish really delivered — rich, spicy, and packed with flavor, it instantly took me back to wedding-style ‘Kosha Mangsho’ back home. The portion was generous, but again, we weren’t too hungry, so it was just the right amount. We wrapped up with desserts: my friend had the Rasmalai, which tasted pretty much like standard store-bought fare. I went for the mango yogurt, expecting a baked version, but instead it resembled a simple parfait — mango pulp at the bottom and plain yogurt on top — underwhelming.

+2

Pavan

Good food, great location. A bit pricey IMO for the food, but I guess you pay for the location and the ambiance. Service is good overall. If you want really good quality Indian food and don't mind a bit of premium for it, check it out. 👍😊

Amit Pawaskar

I had heard a lot about Amber Indian Restaurant, so I decided to give it a try. The ambience is very good, and you feel the positivity as soon as you enter. Walk-ins are allowed, but on busy days (especially weekends), they do accept reservations. Please note, you need to look for street or a public garage parking. Personally, I felt it is very pricey. Since I had a late lunch, I decided to go with starters and ordered just two items: Shrimp Ambotik and the Tandoori Sampler, along with Coke, Jeera Soda, and Lemonade. The total came to $100, including tip. The food was well done and the quantity was right. Quality-wise, it was satisfactory—nothing particularly amazing. They do serve liquor, if someone is looking for that option. Overall, the experience was good with attentive service. Food lovers can give it a try, but be prepared for the final bill.

+3

Impossible to find, service was terrible and the food was mediocre. Nothing good to recommend

Impossible to find, service was terrible and the food was mediocre. Nothing good to recommend

Impossible to find, service was terrible and the food was mediocre. Nothing good to recommend

Food was decent. Service was on time and good.\nWe had a calm team dining experience. ambiance was nice but it got hot in the reserves area. Ventilation can be improved for private party rooms.

The food was ok, but was room temp\nThe service was typical for Buffett.\nAmbiance nice.\nThe price was outrageous!!!!\n$7.00 for a small soda\nAlmost $40.ea for Buffett with very limited options!!…

Something with the buffet isn't right here -- I didn't eat much but I got full really quickly. Same with the friend I was with! We suspected they put baking soda in their curries to make customers …

Food was okay but for the $35 for buffet, it’s not worth. I tried atleast 3 times in 4 weeks and the spread is same with no changes to the menu. Not much options in buffet as well. I would not recom…

food was okay but for the $35 for buffet, it’s not worth. I tried atleast 3 times in 4 weeks and the spread is same with no changes to the menu. Not much options in buffet as well. I would not…

Food was okay but for the $35 for buffet, it’s not worth. I tried atleast 3 times in 4 weeks and the spread is same with no changes to the menu. Not much options in buffet as well. I would not r…

Came for the lunch buffet which had a nice variety of vegetarian, chicken, beef and fish dishes. Several side dishes, a hearty salad and dessert. The food was decent but not amazing as the rating m…

The saag paneer was so good! We ordered that along with the butter chicken and garlic naan. All dishes were flavorful and tons of seating inside this outer mission restaurant. We ordered mild which was still very good spiciness but I think I can opt for medium next time. The staff was also friendly!

Khiem Nguyen

The service here is the big selling point. Extremely prompt, attentive, and proactive. They deserve every penny you're paying for the meal. The place is kept clean and spacious. The big misfortune of the locale is the that a lot of the food is just alright. We'll start good to bad. The naan is great here. The only issue is that they bring it out to you so you'll have to wait on them to get more naan. The butter chicken is excellent but I've had better butter chicken for a lower price at other places. The dosa station guy is chill if you like dosa. Drinks come with the buffet. The mimosa is a mango one but you could t really taste it. The sweet lassi is also pretty plain. The mango lassi is good though. Their dessert bar is bountieous and they have a great bit of vegetarian options. But there were only 5 non-veg options, one of which is fish, and only two were good. The fish is meh. The butter chick is great. The goat was meh. Then there were two chicken wings options?! For a meal that's just about $50/person, that's just not good enough. It's a shame because this place is so great everywhere else but the food is a bit lacking for the price.

+17

One Venus

Beautiful spot for dining, indoor and outdoor. Excellent service. Food is presented nicely, just rather bland for my tastes. I really prefer the spicier Indian food, but the flavor was lacking here. Very clean everywhere. Please note that the tip is already added to the bill, and so is a "Healthy San Francisco tax" or something....

+12

My family and I recently dined at Amber. We were seated around 1:40pm on a Tuesday afternoon. We decided to eat from the buffet. The food was absolutely delicious. At 1:55pm our server told us that…

On our recent SF trip, we came here for lunch. It is a buffet during this hour. The selection was decent with more non-meat dishes than meat dishes. The flavors were ok also. All in all, I was underw…

On our recent SF trip, we came here for lunch. It is a buffet during this hour. The selection was decent with more non-meat dishes than meat dishes. The flavors were ok also. All in all, I was …

On our recent SF trip, we came here for lunch. It is a buffet during this hour. The selection was decent with more non-meat dishes than meat dishes. The flavors were ok also. All in all, I was unde…

The meal was very disappointing. The Chilean sea bass was overcooked and had a ‘fishy smell’. The lamb curry was below average with a thin sauce. The staff were outstanding and acknowledged my b…

The food at amber was extremely mediocre. What you are paying for is mostly location. However, the interior which was once nice is showing signs of dilapidation. My review is for the buffet, but I would think it translates to ala carte on the matter of food quality. The naan and roti were both puffy and doughy. This is a problem in many of the North Indian restraunts the bay area. My go-to place for good naan is bundu khan! Go there! The buffet offered 5-6 vegetarian dishes of which a couple were barely Indian like sauteed broccoli and corn. There were 4 non vegetarian dishes- butter chicken, mutton and fish. There was also tandoori chicken. The tandoori chicken was again not juicy and did not have the smokiness or charring you'd expect from a tandoor. Go to bundu khan, waah ji waah or kuku da dhaba for your kebabs instead. You'll thank me later! The chicken in the butter chicken was overcooked and the gravy was excessive sweet. Similar issue with the mutton. The only meat that was not overcooked was fish but for a tawa fish it was lacking in flavor. You are better off going to zareens or pakwan for curries. The desert was the only thing that was remotely tasty. The gualb jamun and barfi were ok but nothing to write home about. The service was the only thing that was good. It was prompt and attentive.

Sakina Tanveer Hussain

We went there seeing the good reviews here but were disappointed with the service... No warmth, no smiles absolutely from anybody ! Our server couldn't wait to take our order and rush from our table everytine she was there... no asking if we would like to order drinks, no checking on us on the meal and comfort, no asking for dessert at the end, just came us to inform the kitchens were closing !! There was not even the customary "enjoy your meal" after serving our food. I felt absolutely cheated out of paying the ridiculously priced fare. The manager, though polite had also no welcoming air about him. I wanted to share all this toward the end but there wasn't anybody around ! However good the food is, one doesn't feel the taste till it is served with love ! Would definitely not recommend this upscale place that was bereft of smiles, attention and genuine service .

Rajani Chandrasekar

Great location and great ambiance!!! The quality of the food was below average. However, very helpful staff and servers. I was looked after by Priyanka. She left no stone unturned- went all the nine yards to make sure she could make up for the poor quality of food by looking after all my needs. The other staff were solicitous and caring too. Hundred marks for service. I am a vegetarian. I had the thali - which had six steel containers. They were five dishes - only one was tasty. The quantity of these dishes was very scanty. Buck up Amber with the food - reputation of Indian food is at stake.

The maitre d' was terrible and on her phone when we arrived and left which is saying something given it was a Friday night reservation. We were on a date and seated next to a family with a small ch…