Ambar Restaurant, Clarendon Menu
RestaurantAmbar Restaurant in Clarendon brings the flavors of the Balkans to Arlington with a menu centered on traditional Balkan cuisine, shared plates, and modern interpretations of regional favorites. Located at 2901 Wilson Blvd, the restaurant offers a diverse selection of small plates, grilled specialties, seafood, salads, desserts, and handcrafted cocktails, creating a dining experience designed around variety and discovery. The menu is especially known for its Balkan-inspired tasting options, allowing guests to sample multiple dishes with balanced portions and rich flavors.
Signature selections include carefully prepared grilled meats, fresh seafood, savory pastries, and chef-recommended Balkan classics. The restaurant emphasizes quality ingredients, authentic seasonings, and cooking techniques that highlight smoky, hearty, and vibrant flavors. Prices reflect the quality and variety of the experience, with options suitable for casual meals, celebrations, and group dining.
The menu features numerous vegetarian-friendly choices, fresh vegetable dishes, and selections that accommodate different dietary preferences. With its welcoming atmosphere and shareable format, Ambar is a great choice for lunch, dinner, date nights, and gatherings where guests can enjoy a memorable culinary journey together.
Menu Highlights
Balkan Tasting Experience
A curated selection of Ambar’s signature dishes, offering a flavorful introduction to Balkan cuisine with a mix of savory bites, grilled specialties, and traditional favorites.
Lamb Kebabs
Tender lamb pieces grilled to perfection, delivering a smoky aroma, juicy texture, and authentic Balkan seasoning that makes this dish a standout favorite.
Ambar Meatballs
Slowly prepared meatballs featuring rich flavors and a comforting texture, showcasing traditional Balkan-style preparation with a refined presentation.
Burek
A flaky pastry filled with savory ingredients, offering crisp layers and a satisfying combination of delicate pastry and flavorful filling.
Grilled Seafood Selection
Fresh seafood prepared with simple techniques to highlight natural flavors, balanced with herbs and Mediterranean-inspired seasonings.
Shopska Salad
A refreshing combination of fresh vegetables and cheese, providing a light and vibrant contrast to the menu’s grilled specialties.
Baklava
A classic Balkan dessert featuring layers of delicate pastry, nuts, and sweetness, providing a satisfying finish to the dining experience.
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Ambar Experience at Home
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Meat From the Grill
Our Chefs carefully designed this menu for TWO people to share with possible left-overs to be enjoyed for days. As complimentary; each order includes daily baked pita bread & cornbread, house-made pickles & a dessert!
$59.00 -
Slow Cooked
Our chefs carefully designed this menu for TWO people to share with possible left-overs to be enjoyed for days. As complimentary; each order includes daily baked pita bread & cornbread, house-made pickles & a dessert!
$59.00 -
Seafood From the Grill
Our chefs carefully designed this menu for TWO people to share with possible left-overs to be enjoyed for days. As complimentary; each order includes daily baked pita bread & cornbread, house-made pickles & a dessert!
$62.00 -
Roasted Lamb Experience
Our chefs carefully designed this menu for TWO people to share with possible left-overs to be enjoyed for days. As complimentary; each order includes daily baked pita bread & cornbread, house-made pickles & a dessert!
$62.00
Spreads
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Beet Tzatziki
served with homemade pita bread, strained garlic yogurt with oven-roasted beets
$9.00 -
Urnebes
served with homemade pita bread, roasted pepper relish & aged cow cheese emulsion
$9.00 -
Ajvar
served with homemade pita bread, roasted pepper & eggplant relish
$9.00 -
White Bean Hummus
cannellini beans garnished with pickled jalapeno
$8.00
Soups & Salads
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Veal Soup
2 lb. | bone broth, root vegetables & creme fraiche
$15.00 -
Tomato Soup
2 lb. | house-made pesto, roasted tomatoes
$14.00 -
Balkan Salad
8 oz. | tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, sherry vinaigrette, balkan cheese
$10.00 -
Vitamin Salad
thinly sliced cucumbers, beets, apples & carrots, topped with crunchy sriracha sunflower seeds. Drizzled with a zesty honey-lemon dressing
$9.00
Starters & Veggies
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Cheese Pie
crispy phyllo dough, aged cheese, roasted pepper cream, yogurt
$12.00 -
Meat Pie
crispy phyllo dough, ground beef, leeks, served over lemon-garlic yogurt
$14.00 -
Mushroom Flatbread
house-made bread topped with cremini mushrooms, sauteed leeks & fresh arugula
$15.00 -
White Flatbread
sheep’s cheese/mozzarella drizzled with truffle oil
$14.00 -
Sujuk Flatbread
house-made tomato sauce, smoked beef sausage, mozzarella cheese, oregano
$15.00 -
Fried Chicken
24-hour marinated chicken breast / panko-almond crusted / apple-wasabi slaw
$15.00 -
Brussels Sprouts
Topped with crispy bacon and served with lemon garlic yogurt.
$15.00 -
Cauliflower
flash fried, parsley-tahini spread, pine nut crumble
$14.00 -
Eggplant Moussaka
roasted eggplant, zucchini, and sliced potatoes in savory tomato sauce and topped with a blend of feta and Parmesan cheeses
$15.00 -
Mushroom Pilaf
arborio rice slowly cooked in vegetable stock and combined with a flavorful mushroom ragu
$12.00 -
Ambar Fries
house-made smoked aioli, chef’s spice blend
$9.00 -
Extra Bread
house-made pita bread & cornbread
$4.00
Main Dishes
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Lamb Lasagna
served over tomato sauce, lamb ragu, eggplant, tomato, béchamel
$22.00 -
Balkan Kebab
house-made beef sausages, served with fries, Balkan salad and urnebes
$22.00 -
Pork Belly Stuffed Sour Cabbage
cabbage served over mashed potatoes & side of yogurt, oven-baked for eight hours with root vegetables with rice and smoked peppers
$18.00 -
Chicken Stroganoff
butter sautéed chicken breasts in delicate creamy mushroom sauce with mustard and onions on silky mashed potatoes
$16.00 -
Grilled Trout
served over lentils & topped with tomato salsa
$22.00 -
Short Rib Goulash
tender beef short ribs braised for five hours in red wine reduction, served with orzo pasta
$24.00
Desserts
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Chocolate Cake
juicy cake made with almond flour, Greek yogurt & espresso coffee, glazed with rich milk chocolate and toasted hazelnuts
$11.00 -
Baklava
crispy phyllo layered with pistachio & lemon-honey syrup
$9.00 -
Raspberry Cake
cake dough, whipped cream cheese, raspberry jelly marmelade topped with chocolate glaze
$11.00
N/A Beverages
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Mexican Coca Cola
12 oz. bottle
$5.00 -
Diet Coke
8 oz. bottle
$4.00 -
Sprite
12 oz. bottle
$5.00
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