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Ambrosia Bistro and Wine Bar
Categories: Restaurants American (New) Nightlife Bars American (New), Bars
9211 E Montgomery AveSpokane Valley, WA 99206
(509) 928-3222
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 9 pm
Fri 11 am - 10 pm
Sat 9 am - 10 pm
Sun 9 am - 9 pm
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Classy, Trendy
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
10 reviews for Ambrosia Bistro and Wine Bar
10 reviews in English
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Review from Steven T.
Elk, WA
12/14/2008
Spokane is a culinary wasteland, finding good restaurants in really hit and miss and when we lived elsewhere we used to look forward to trying a new place. Not here, many times it is with a foreboding feeling when we venture out to have our taste buds assaulted and our wallets raped.
When we walked into Ambrosia we were expecting the usual fare, overpriced, poorly prepared food, but wow, we were pleasantly surprised.
We arrived for a late night dinner and the restaurant was obviously winding down and beginning to clean for the night, usually a bad time for service and food. Instead we had prompt service with a very knowledgeable server. Wines were suggested to be paired with the food, two apps, one salad, and two entrees and one dessert was ordered.
In each and every case the plates were a stunning success, flavors were clear and seasoned appropriately, the salad, praise God, was not soaked in dressing. The one entrée that was requested to be done to a certain temperature was, get this, actually cooked correctly. The dessert was not overly sweet and the flavor was allowed to shine and an after dinner port was not oxidized and served at the appropriate temp and then a small cheese plate was given, gratis to pair with port.
We walked in with fear and walked out amazed, maybe there is hope for Spokane, Ambrosia keep it up.Listed in: The Top 10 BEST places to eat…
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Review from Mac And Dee O.
Spokane, WA
2/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
Let us start off by saying that two stars isn't bad; it's just that we've had better. We would lump Ambrosia in with the Red Lobsters, Applebees, and so on. Their food isn't bad, it's just that it's un-inspired. We really don't like that they do that stereotypical entree highlight to direct you to order the most expensive thing... Sockeye, Hanger Steak, and Short Ribs. Those are things that shouldn't be expensive, other than the Sockeye. The food is no different than a chain place, but able to charge more. We would say that if you have some time and money then check it out; otherwise, save both and go somewhere other. I agree with Miranda S's post "I don't advise people to not go there...just review their menu first."
Comment from Scott C. of Ambrosia Bistro and Wine Bar 2/24/2012
Mac and Dee, thank you for your comments and I am truly… More » -
Review from Miranda S.
Medical Lake, WA
9/29/2011
The one thing they serve that I will return for is their Masala and Goat Cheese Sweet Potato Fries appetizer (which they did take off the menu for a while and how I got it last time was asking for it), Otherwise, I feel they have a limited menu. Drinks are good but not overly impressive. I would rather go to other Spokane Bistro's. When they revamp their menu, I would be willing to check it out. I don't advise people to not go there...just review their menu first.
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Review from Darin P.
Spokane, WA
12/11/2008
I'm remiss that I've not yet written a review of this great locally owned restaurant. It is our favorite spot for lunch and their happy hour is pretty darn tough to beat. They have a great selection of wines by the glass, my prior dining partners rave about their martinis, and they offer some great HH appetizers for $5.
As Jae points out, their menu isn't huge, but it does have some great options. My coworker also raves about the ravioli, while I'm addicted to the cajun pasta. I've had a lot of success with the shrimp appetizers, and get there as much as I can. It isn't the cheapest in town, but the food is fabulous. -
Review from Jennifer B.
Post Falls, ID
7/2/2010
Good the couple times we have been there. Love the asian ahi salad. Lot's of yummy fish.
Good wine selection by the glass. -
Review from Jae O.
Seattle, WA
Updated - 5/12/2008
"Ambrosia Bistro is a fairly decent wine bar, but somewhat lacking as a bistro. Our waiter seemed quite uneducated about wine and kept disappearing for long periods of time. Their wine selection is pretty good, lots of local wines and a few good imports. However, their menu is a bit short and selective (not a good one for vegetarians), and their prices are pretty high. I was also disappointed with the size portions of the food that you get for the price you pay.
Also, the friend that I went with came home with food poisoning from one of their shrimp dishes (so beware the seafood).
I do have to say that I've had my all-time favorite dish here though, something that I'd never had/heard of before until I visited here: butternut squash ravioli with cranberry sage sauce in browned butter. Oh man, this dish is what I crave on a nightly basis."1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/12/2008 First to Review
Ambrosia Bistro is a fairly decent wine bar, but somewhat lacking as a bistro. Our waiter seemed… Read more »
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Review from Kiira B.
Spokane, WA
1/14/2011
The food here is absolutely fantastic. I went with a party of four and each of us had never tasted a better version of our order. We also got the bruschetta appetizer (with goat cheese!) and two of the desserts. Dinner plates are $20+, but it is most definitely worth it!!!!
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Review from Lou G.
Issaquah, WA
10/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
After a very long drive through torturous Montana roads that seemed to have construction every few miles, we were looking to grab a quick bite near our hotel. Of course I checked Yelp for anything viable and we happened on to Ambrosia. A bit hard to find in a small mall but we did find it. It's done well inside and we were welcomed with a friendly smile. The menu was short but interesting. We split a caesar salad and both ordered the chicken piccata. After what seemed a lengthy wait, we were finally served our dinner; lightly sauteed chicken breasts with a lemony caper sauce over mashed potatoes and haricot vert beans complimented with Duck Pond pinot gris. We hadn't expected it to be surprisingly good ! Both our server and the owner stopped by to apologize for the wait. It was a nice touch that a lot of restaurants probably wouldn't have done but we certainly appreciated it. In a city like Spokane where good restaurants may be quite hard to find (at least it seemed so on Yelp), I'd recommend this spot in a New York minute !
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Review from Luke R.
Liberty Lake, WA
3/31/2010 1 Check-in Here
Not super impressed. The food was good but the portions are really small, additionally if you make simple changes it seems to throw them off. The wait staff is the only reason I didn't rate them a 2 because they did a great job.
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Review from Chandra M.
Spokane, WA
12/1/2009
Good food good wine selection. Butternut squash ravioli was excellent. Burger was medium/good. We were waited on by a man with a thin build and shaved head "brad" he was an excellent waiter! He was promt, helpful, and knew his wines. I would definetly go back to this restaraunt!
