Amber Rose Restaurant & Catering

Unfortunately, I come from New Jersey where even the worst meal I've had was better than this. It was only downhill when the complimentary salad clearly came out of a bag. I ordered the sauerbrauten and they definitely did not seem to skimp on the "sauer" because it was very acidic, so the overcooked steak was actually better without the sauce. The worst part of the meal for me personally was that the private party room was extremely hot, and since it had is own bathroom attached, the whole room smelled like urinal cake. Not the best cake to smell while eating tbh. However, none of this should reflect on the servers- they were excellent. My 90 year old grandfather enjoyed his meal so that was good at least!

If you love German food, don't bother. If you like salt, flavor, or a great deal on your meal, also don't waste your time. My steak stroganoff ($24) arrived with bland curdled sauce and sopping wet noodles. The potato pancakes (2 for $11.50) are the size of small hamburger patties and aren't actually authentic potato pancakes, but rather fried mashed potato cakes. Our three sausage sampler ($19) was mid--the bratwurst tasted like a hamburger patty, the knockwurst tasted like soapy bologna, but the Lithuanian sausage was pretty on point. The sauerkraut balls ($10.50) were good, the star of the dish being the side sauces. The mashed potato and sauerkraut sides were great. Our "Caesar" salads were regular house salads. Good portions for the sausage dinner, huge portion of the (unedible) stroganoff, and disappointing potato pancakes for the price. Do yourself a favor, and just don't. ***of note, the staff and ambiance were delightful. But its really unfortunate what they serve out of that kitchen.

Food was amazing. The service was awesome. They have great portion size!! I loved the Cabbage Rolls

My husband and I had our anniversary dinner here once. Brought our kids. Our waitress was sweet. Gave us some history about the Amber Rose. Loved the service overall. The food was delicious. The cheesecake was amazing. Ideal environment for a lovely evening out.

I had my 75th birthday celebration at Amber Rose. There were 80 in attendance and everyone enjoyed the food and atmosphere in the banquet room. The ladies that setup the room, buffet and drinks were awesome. Thank you so much for providing us such an awesome time.

Had a great experience. The pierogis were great, as was the schnitzel and spätzle. The beef stroganoff, for some reason, was overly sweet, almost to the point of calling it a dessert… we took it home and added some beef stock and Worcestershire to get rid of the sweetness. The atmosphere and staff were fantastic.

We were in a large group and ordered across the menu. Everything from the sauerkraut balls to the cabbage rolls to the perogies was excellent. We hadn't been in a while but will definitely be back soon.

The pergoies were the only thing edible. The food was under seasoned, the noodles were over cooked and the sauce on stroganoff was super runny. The pergoies were the only thing we had that was done correctly. The service was decent once we were attended to. The restaurant has a cool history but the prices and food are not worth it.

For some good, "stick to your ribs," E. European comfort food, this hidden gem is the place to go!! The Mr. and I enjoyed a wonderful dinner here YEARS ago, and I just revisited with a couple of friends a few weekends ago and was equally charmed by the cozy feel of the dining space and the tasty, eclectic, "not what you get at every other place in town" menu!! I'd recommmend trying one of the several "sampler plate" options. Great stuff, a little bit of everything, though not much if you're vegetarian. Come hungry, leave FULL!!!

Charming spot in a lovely old house in the Dayton suburbs. A short drive from the USAF museum and we'll worth it. They offer a nice selection of eastern European dishes as well as American classics like the cheeseburger. I highly recommend the Warsaw Medly. Nice selection of wines and draft and bottled beers. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the service was quick and friendly.

Really nice restaurant. Found this on Yelp of course. With the combo of countries we had no idea what to expect aside from German food. It was all very good. The waitstaff was wonderful. Natalie (I believe the name of our waitress) was great. Very attentive. We're in town for one more night and actually contemplating coming here again for dinner. We'll see. But I highly recommend Amber Rose!!!

We've been here a few times, I usually order the cabbage rolls, which I really enjoy. I also like to get the potato pancakes, even though they're not exactly like the ones I would get as a child. We all enjoy the atmosphere there, the staff has always treated us well, once they even gave us a tour of the upstairs to talk about the ghost! My daughter really enjoyed the turtle soup a lot the last time we went. The stuffed mushrooms are top notch!

Have been to this restaurant many times over the decades and generally enjoy it, but it can be hit or miss. The last experience in early November, we had friendly dinner service but the food took forever to come out. The waitress apologized a few times, and we ended up being late to our event afterward. We both enjoyed the taste and temp of our dishes once finally received, but my chicken paprikas had almost no chicken in it. It was mostly just sauce. Besides this most recent visit, we enjoy the variety of European menu items that you can't find anywhere else (pierogies, paprikas, cabbage rolls) and good import beer selection. This is a local gem sitting in a rundown neighborhood, but it's worth a visit. The interior will surprise you. There's plenty of free parking also.

Ate here based on a friend's recommendation. WOW--what a gem ! Not located in the best of neighborhoods, but don't let that fool ya. We started with the sauerkraut balls that had a mustard and horseradish cream sauce. They were terrific. I didn't think I would like turtle soup since the last time I had it was about 50 years ago (mock turtle soup made locally) but theirs was WONDERFUL and I loved it. My wife had a cabbage roll and I had the Hunter schnitzel. I enjoyed them both. We had to take some leftovers home, but we ordered a piece of Black Forest cake for dessert. Generous portion and a superb ending to the meal--we had to take some of that home, too. Service by Aimee was friendly and very attentive. We hope to return again and try some other dishes, maybe the sauerbraten or the sausage sampler.

This is a charming old school restaurant that evokes the Eastern European enclaves in New York. I've even been to Eastern Europe- quite a while ago, but I'm confident in calling this place authentic. The building is old and well preserved with an interesting history. Tin ceilings, classic hanging lights, lots of dark wood, stained glass. We came late in the lunch time. Service was top notch. Food came quickly and it was all fabulous. They offer turtle soup, which my husband (who is Polish from Milwaukee) loves. He chose a cup in lieu of salad and gave it high marks. In fact he ordered a bowl to take home too. Between us we had potato pancakes, stuffed mushrooms (no breadcrumbs!), Beef Stroganoff, and the Warsaw Medley which included pierogies, stuffed cabbage, a sausage link, and probably the best sauerkraut I've ever tasted. Very different from typical style, and not at all "sour." We loved every bite of every dish. OK, I admit I took home an order of potato pancakes too. Good sized parking lot. Discount for paying cash. Bathroom was sparkling clean. This is the only restaurant of its kind that I've found within 40 miles of my home base (Scary, right?) so I'm pretty ecstatic to find it and that it is SO GOOD. So will I gladly drive 60 miles RT for these pierogies and potato pancakes? You bet, and I hope to do so again real soon.

We went for their Mother's Day brunch and enjoyed a lovely buffet spread! The waitstaff was super kind and the building itself is very pretty.

We came in for a late lunch so it wasn't really crowded. The service was excellent, the food was good (I highly recommend the potato pancakes...Yum!) and the place has lots of ambience. Good variety of European beers, too! Would definitely go again.

A Must-Visit Gem in Downtown Dayton! Had lunch yesterday at The Amber Rose with four incredibly badass human beings from Dayton's real estate world, and let me just say--this place did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm, welcoming, and full of old-world charm. The food? Outstanding. A few in our group had the famous cabbage rolls (which clearly live up to their stellar reputation across the Miami Valley), and I went with the Hunter Schnitzel... which was on freaking believable. Perfectly cooked, richly flavorful, and left me planning my next visit before I even left the table. But the real highlight? The exceptional service--delivered by none other than my beautiful first cousin, Emily Wendling! She brought both warmth and professionalism to the table and made our entire experience even more memorable. If you're looking for top-notch food, unforgettable hospitality, and a Dayton spot that gets it right, look no further than The Amber Rose. And when you go, be sure to ask for Emily--you will not regret it.

We love finding hidden gems like Amber Rose. This restaurant was a trip back to family-run restaurants of the past. It has a rustic, warm, and welcoming ambiance and decor in an old two-story structure (formerly a neighborhood market) in an Old North Dayton neighborhood. Elinor's turtle soup is very good, with just the right amount of turtle and proper spices. As an appetizer, we ordered the sauerkraut balls, which were perfectly prepared and served with a spicy mustard and horseradish sauce. We ordered the Amber Rose Sampler appetizer as a shared entree to get a variety of food to sample. The sampler included an outstanding bratwurst that is housemade, marinated in red wine overnight, oven-baked in the wine, and then grilled (we took a few uncooked bratwurst home with us). The homemade sauerkraut with bacon and sesame seeds is excellent. The cabbage roll was more meat than rice on the inside which was great. More sauce would have made it even better. The only miss was over cooked potato pancake. The bread pudding is wonderful - don't miss it! Our server was friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Support these iconic restaurants - don't let them slip away.

Perogies we're very good and beef on weck was shaved prime rib oh so good. Server was good right on time.

Great food and service. Had a great experience and enjoyed food. First time customer loved the history of the building.

The food was really yummy. the cabbage rolls reminded me of home dinners with my grandma. Service was great. Portions were generous too.

This is a restaurant that does european/german food and it's inside of a house in Dayton. I think they also do catering. So I think that the food was very straightforward and I didn't expect anything too different. But some of the food was strange. For example the house salad with caesar dressing wasn't very good. It felt like the taste was off somehow - it felt like the dressing was too much on the side of sweet/sour rather than salty. I'm not sure, but dressing was just off to me. The cherry tomatoes didn't have very much flavor either. I got the sausage sampler for $19. The sausages were OK. One of them was kind of chewy and I didn't enjoy it that much. The other ones were decent. They were grilled and well heated up. But my guess is that I don't think they're making them in house, they are just buying them and serving them. Sauerkraut was OK. Location had some signs of wear and tear. The plates were a bit old and showed dark marks from years of wear and tear. On the bright side the service was very nice and very fast. They were very friendly.

We love it here! Beef stroganoff was delicious, and they have European beers and wine as well. Hunter schnitzel and jaeger schnitzel were also great. Even a very picky eater dining with us liked the potato soup. Potato pancakes were a little too crispy for me, but we'll be back! Cool vintage atmosphere too with an antique bar and antique patterned ceiling.

Such a cool, old place. It's definitely worth the trip to old north Dayton. If you're a polish food lover, this is a great place to give a try. My polish grandparents loved this place and would frequent it often in their day. We started with their sauerkraut balls for an appetizer. They were so yummy! We both went for the Warsaw Medley as our main. It's amazing. You get so much food and get to try a little bit of everything, including cabbage roll, polish sausage, pierogis, and some killer sauerkraut. Our waitress was top notch all evening. We left stuffed but with lots of left overs for the next day. My only stupid complaint is I wish they had more desserts, maybe some cream puffs (such Schmidt's in Columbus) or German Chocolate cake, perhaps? But overall, great meal!

Amber Rose Favorite Central Eastern Restaurant Located on Valley in Old North Dayton Best Turtle Soup in area, and do order by the bowl Meal: Hunter Schnitzel - very large schnitzel portion, great potato pancake, and sweet sauerkraut. Add a Pilsner Urquell for great dining. Server is excellent in a busy restaurant. Amber Rose reminds us of our visits to Prague restaurants.

This is a Dayton staple. I love their german food. Several different options on the menu. Service is great. The restaurant is older. Similar to an old gangster movie I would say.

First time here, food was awesome my wife and I tried the pierogi, loaded potato pancakes and sauerkraut balls. We had cabbage rolls and I had a Hungarian dish chicken Paprikas Excellent service water glass always full. This place was a store/deli back in the day. Beautiful architecture it was a great experience.

AlLocated in a downtown Dayton suburb, this German restaurant is a bit of a throwback, but fun ambience and good food and service.

Great food and service! I've been three times and everything is amazing. We have loved everything even the chicken Paprikas!

This was such a cute spot! Parking was plentiful. Everything was delicious. The pierogies were to die for. Everything about our meal was perfect!

Three of us dining on Saturday. They open at 4 and we arrived early. We waited in our car in the parking lot and watched several cars arrive early too. Ordered pierogi and stuffed mushroom appetizers. They had a special St Patrick's Day menu. We ordered Rueben chowder. Chowder was just okay. My stuffed cabbage came with mashed potatoes and I substituted sauerkraut for the vegetable. All very good. Also we ordered Warsaw Platter. Outstanding and a lot of food. Our server Emily was attentive and service was very good. I highly recommend this ethnic restaurant. Small restaurant with lots of charm

An experience that I thoroughly enjoyed! The place is well decorated and the staff were charming. The food brought me back to my favorite places in the world!

Great food with a quaint atmosphere. I loved the cabbage roll and the mashed potatoes. Delicious sauerkraut balls and pierogies. Service was fantastic.

Family of 9 dinner after Airforce Museum. Food and service were excellent. We ordered Jaeger Snitzel, Pot Roast, Sausage, Beef over noodles. All were great. Our waitress did an amazing job with the children.

Service was great along with the ambience. And the food was outstanding! There ain't many places that offer this type of food and it was mouth watering to say the least. Turtle soup was excellent along with the stuffed cabbage, homemade sausage, pierogies, and sauerkraut. I tasted the chicken paprikash too. Delish!!

We had a wonderful meal tonight at Amber Rose. The food was delicious and the service was incredible. Samantha was our server, so patient and attentive. She made the meal most enjoyable. We had sauerkraut balls for an appetizer. 5 large pieces with a horseradish and mustard sauce. Highly recommend! For dinner, we had the Warsaw plate (cabbage roll, sausage, sauerkraut and pirogies) and the Jagerschnitzel. Would recommend both entrees. Well seasoned and generous portions.

The food was exceptional. Service spot on. Has European character. The sauerkraut was delicious.

Coworkers selected this place to try after a day of work. They have a fairly large parking lot. I showed up late and just ordered a beer. Coworkers got both food and drinks. Their food looked good and no one complained. I did look at a menu. Definitely pricey in my book...and so goes my single beer price too. Nice staff and a pleasant place to try. I probably won't come back here, not because of the food or drinks but because I just want more for my money.

Plenty of food, great people. Don't let the building fool you. It's always on my must stop list when I travel close by.

The food was just like grandma use to make. The service was excellent! The ambiance was Olde World within a house. They do have a small bar within the premises. Also, if you like Potato Pancakes, you've got to try theirs-EXCELLENT!!! It was an enjoyable meal in a nice atmosphere.

Went for my 65th birthday, extremely disappointed. Was seated by the bar. My wife ordered the jagerschnitzle. Bland and tasteless. Spatzel was overcooked and starchy. I h ad the grilled saurbraten. It was the worst meal I've ever had. The juniper berry flavor overpowered everything. I had that taste in my mouth for the whole next day. This is definitely a one and done establishment. I will NEVER waste my money in this restaurant again.

Excellent food and great food service. The Hungarian food is amazing. I would recommend it to my family and friends.

The waitress was so enjoyable. I wish I knew her name. This young girl held conversations with us two senior ladies. The food and proportions were generous. We'll definitely be back. If you order the sampler you need not order anything else. love the ambiance

Such wonder comfort food! We started with the Amber Rose Sampler so we could try a variety of different menu items so glad we did! Enjoyed everything especially the brat and homemade sauerkraut. I ordered the Hungarian Chicken Paprikas, I highly recommend! I was ready to lick the bowl. The portion is huge so you can share or take home. My hubby got the Three Sausage Sampler (hee hee, insert adult jokes) and was happy with his dish. Then desserts, I got the German chocolate cake, was okay. Overall service was excellent and our sever was very knowledgeable about the dishes and make wonderful recommendations. Will be back!

Three sausage sampler and added a Lithuanian cabbage roll...lots of flavor, absolutely delicious! My wife ordered the traditional Rueben with pub fries. Highly recommend!

We went a few years ago but the food was really good but the bread pudding desert they had was the best desert I have ever had in my life.

I love amber rose. We come here a few times a year. The food is always tasty and the bread pudding is next level. Good beer on tap and good service. Transitional neighborhood but it's a real cool place. Old butcher shop. Legit!

We enjoy this unique restaurant. I have been coming here once a year or so as far back as I can remember. The portions are huge and the care in the preparation is obvious. I had never ordered their famous turtle soup and after enjoying it I wished I had tried it years ago. I only wish it was a little warmer but it was gone before I could ask the waitress to heat it further. I also ordered the Warsaw medley and it was a great tour of Eastern Europe. My wife got the Hunter Schnitzel, which I have ordered many times before. Her potato cakes were a smidge overdone but not too much to deter from enjoying. Two of my kids git humungous burgers and they devoured them in short order. My two youngest got pasta and a man-sized grilled cheese. Surprisingly, the best things about the kid's meals was the scratch made applesauce - delish!

Getting into the Amber Rose Restaurant on a Friday night we found the restaurant was not really busy. The guest room had an old style appearance and service was friendly. All publically accessible facilities were clean. Kitchen personnell though was roaming about the guest room and even cleaning or sorting silverware at the bar. Unfortunately the food as of our impression was far from what is advertised. Knowing German food very well we had the typical German dishes the retaurant had on offer. I have the following findings that reflect our experience on that specific day of service. - The food was mostly luke warm - The spätzle were doughy, probably not enough eggs used and/or undercooked. - Everything was covered with heavy gravy, even the breaded veal Schnitzel which is a big No-No in German cooking. Looking at these shortcomings a dish price of around USD 20 seems far too high in our view. Chef Ramsey would have a meltdown

Went there on 06 AUG 2024 for my birthday dinner and it was fantastic! Ordered the stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer but it turned out that the kitchen was out of the mushrooms and Chef (and Waitress) sent their regrets. So, we ordered the always good pretzels and bier cheese instead when lo and behold, stuffed mushrooms appeared on our table anyway! Did Chef run to the store??? AND we got the pretzels and bier cheese complimentary from the kitchen as an apology for seemingly being out of the 'shrooms! The whole thing was wonderful and adorable! Hubby had the Chicken Paprikash and I had the Hunter (Pork) Schnitzel and both were gr eat in our opinions! I did substitute the slightly sweet, very creamy cole slaw because I don't like sauerkraut. The potato pancake was also very good (although MAYBE a tiny bit too brown/well done on the outside for me? But then again, I am not Chef nor am I in charge, lol), I just wish there had been more of them! Dessert was a chocolate sundae w/a warm gooey chocolate chip cookie! Our waitress was sweet and wonderful and I wish I remembered her name but hopefully she'll remember us from the "shroom/pretzel incident," lol! 5 stars all-around, can't wait to go back!

Gave me my German fix. Great atmosphere for an early Saturday dinner. Got the pierogies for an appetizer and the Jägerschnitzel. Everything was delicious and the waitress was very friendly. My wife got the Hunter Schnitzel. She really liked the potato pancake and sauerkraut but was only mildly impressed with the potato crusted pork. I personally thought it was really good and brought the leftovers home for lunch the next day. Waitress recommended the cheesecake which is made for them. Slice was large and perfect for us to split. It was also really good.

Cabbage rolls just like my Hungarian Great Gandma used to make. I'm so pleased my husband found this place for me. I'll be coming back again and again.

We had a fantastic night at The Amber Rose. The ambience, the staff and the food were all amazing. The stuffed mushrooms and the Hunter Schnitzel are not to be missed. Special thanks to the owner, Joe, for being a great host. This restaurant is not to be missed!

Great food and great service. All old recipes from the old land. Wonderful Would recommend to anybody.

It's difficult to find decent Hungarian food these days, yet Amber Rose saves the day with their amazing selection of Eastern European classics! My experience was spectacular to say the least!

A hidden gem in Dayton, OH. Food was delicious, great parking, we are definitely going back to sample more deliciousness off their menu...I wanted to try everything- left there w lunch for tomorrow and quite full !