We went before the ballet, appetizer and drinks came quick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Prosciutto Beignets
Lisa Flinders
HOLY COW! This place is simply amazing! I had no idea what to order on the menu, but our kind server explained and recommended things and HE WAS RIGHT! Everything was so delicious. I had the pasta with an exquisite Butternut Squash sauce. My husband had the filet and loved it. We were treated like royalty. Loved every second and morsel. We will be back. I don't think you'd find one bad thing on this menu. The chefs are extraordinary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda Scholl
Perfect! Food was delicious and service was great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Prosciutto Beignets
Nathan Macheel
This review is for breakfast and brunch only.My wife and I stayed at the Kimpton for three nights. For additional $20/night breakfast vouchers are included. Here is what we found.Atmosphere: A beautiful dining environment that would usually be associated with good service and food. mornings we had awkward experiences being seated. One time we were asked to wait 10-15 minutes for a table to be ready while there were plenty open. The other time we were asked to wait while they cleaned a table. Insert us awkwardly looking at an empty restaurant full of open tables….only to be seated next to the only other patron in the facility….way in the back corner.Wait staff seems to be new. Many are unfamiliar with menu and special requests. We had to get approval to make changes to an omelette. LOL. Waited longer than needed for water, coffee, or to place orders.Food: Big room for improvement on plating. Chicken (dry)and waffles came out looking a wreck. Omelette resembled a scramble and was over cooked. Side of over easy eggs had punctured yoke and overcooked. Smoked salmon is served on 2” thick “toast”, more like bread, and loaded with salmon making it difficult to eat.good pancakes. Decent lobster roll.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Nitaya Chiv
I absolutely loved it here. Came in for my birthday, I've had this restaurant on my list for quite some time now. We ordered the cheese board and the smoked beef tartar for apps. I ordered the elk entree for myself, my buddy got the bison.The smoked beef tartar was awesome. I generally always have to hit it with salt and pepper at most restaurants, but this was properly spiced. I gotta say, I think this is my new favorite place for that. Previously, it was at White Horse.The cheese board was also pretty good. We got 3 cheeses and the sausage, pate, and duck rillete. They were all good, but I prefer my pate in pate form. This was more like a loaf, so it wasn't as silky as the standard stuff.Omg. The elk entree was amazing. It came with roasted carrots and parmesan polenta. It was like a pot roast, but with elk. All of the flavors were perfectly season. I didn't use salt at all during this meal! And I'm usually a salty girl, lol.They gave me a free dessert for my birthday. Can't remember what it was called, but it tasted like a deconstructed baklava with ice cream. It was delicious.Anyways, I would recommend this place to anyone! I'll have to go back someday to try the trout.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Quinn
Excellent brunch spot. Very good shrimp & grits; the griddled coffee cake is amazing. Great service and atmosphere.
Anthony R
While we didn't end up dining here, I'm giving our experience at Bambara 5 stars anyway on service alone. My son and I went down for breakfast and found that both servers called in sick. There was only one person on staff waiting on everyone, which was about 10 tables that came in at the open all at once.She did an amazing job getting to everyone, including us. We unfortunately had to leave, though, as I had a tight timeline and didn't have the extra time to wait around. We thought the menu looked solid, and the restaurant itself was beautiful. We are definitely giving this place another shot the next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Randa
Came here for brunch with some friends. This restaurant is located in the H of tel Monaco, and it's most easily accessed through the hotel front door then straight down the hall. The staff were all extremely friendly and personable. The menu contained a decent variety, and all of the ingredients tasted extremely fresh and high-rate. Also, the martinis were delicious ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
Debra Gaskill
We were visiting on vacation and had made reservations for Bison Wellington for two. The Chef came out with an extra appetizer and apologized because the Wellington was taking longer than they expected. We really didn’t have to wait too long. But it was worth the wait. Absolutely amazing. So tender and flavorful. The appetizers were delicious. And the staff could not have been more pleasant. If you are in the area we would definitely recommend dining at Bambara. You won’t regret it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
leeskirs
You're paying a hotel tax here. The food is good but a little overpriced for what you get. It's not a bad place to eat I just think for the same dollar amount there are better places nearby. The atmosphere is really nice and the staff is wonderful.
Really outstanding food accompanied by exceptional service. Carly, the hostess, was above and beyond. Try the cod. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MyaM
me and boyfriend went for his birthday it was very nice the hospitality was on point and the food was excellent we had the filet mignon is was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing the best part was the desert
HeidiO
Delicious food. We will definitely be back! The bison Wellington for 2 was shared between 5 of us as a starter. It's a huge portion. The seafood dishes were very delicious. My friend had a Ceasar salad and he said it was the best he's ever had.
The service was perfect! Split the Bambara Salad which was perfect ... nice mix of greens and dressing not too heavy. We had the Bison Wellington which was delicious. The newly remodeled Bambara is a significant improvement. The lighting and noise level were just right.
Ashley Olsen
We splurged for my 40th birthday, which is also Valentines. We shared the tomahawk steak and got a delicious Dutch pancake as an appetizer. The food was delicious, although expensive. I enjoyed my dessert, but it wasn't my favorite part of the meal,somewhat mediocre.Parking: Paid parking or valet only.
We went before the ballet, appetizer and drinks came quick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Prosciutto Beignets
HOLY COW! This place is simply amazing! I had no idea what to order on the menu, but our kind server explained and recommended things and HE WAS RIGHT! Everything was so delicious. I had the pasta with an exquisite Butternut Squash sauce. My husband had the filet and loved it. We were treated like royalty. Loved every second and morsel. We will be back. I don't think you'd find one bad thing on this menu. The chefs are extraordinary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect! Food was delicious and service was great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Prosciutto Beignets
This review is for breakfast and brunch only.My wife and I stayed at the Kimpton for three nights. For additional $20/night breakfast vouchers are included. Here is what we found.Atmosphere: A beautiful dining environment that would usually be associated with good service and food. mornings we had awkward experiences being seated. One time we were asked to wait 10-15 minutes for a table to be ready while there were plenty open. The other time we were asked to wait while they cleaned a table. Insert us awkwardly looking at an empty restaurant full of open tables….only to be seated next to the only other patron in the facility….way in the back corner.Wait staff seems to be new. Many are unfamiliar with menu and special requests. We had to get approval to make changes to an omelette. LOL. Waited longer than needed for water, coffee, or to place orders.Food: Big room for improvement on plating. Chicken (dry)and waffles came out looking a wreck. Omelette resembled a scramble and was over cooked. Side of over easy eggs had punctured yoke and overcooked. Smoked salmon is served on 2” thick “toast”, more like bread, and loaded with salmon making it difficult to eat.good pancakes. Decent lobster roll.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
I absolutely loved it here. Came in for my birthday, I've had this restaurant on my list for quite some time now. We ordered the cheese board and the smoked beef tartar for apps. I ordered the elk entree for myself, my buddy got the bison.The smoked beef tartar was awesome. I generally always have to hit it with salt and pepper at most restaurants, but this was properly spiced. I gotta say, I think this is my new favorite place for that. Previously, it was at White Horse.The cheese board was also pretty good. We got 3 cheeses and the sausage, pate, and duck rillete. They were all good, but I prefer my pate in pate form. This was more like a loaf, so it wasn't as silky as the standard stuff.Omg. The elk entree was amazing. It came with roasted carrots and parmesan polenta. It was like a pot roast, but with elk. All of the flavors were perfectly season. I didn't use salt at all during this meal! And I'm usually a salty girl, lol.They gave me a free dessert for my birthday. Can't remember what it was called, but it tasted like a deconstructed baklava with ice cream. It was delicious.Anyways, I would recommend this place to anyone! I'll have to go back someday to try the trout.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent brunch spot. Very good shrimp & grits; the griddled coffee cake is amazing. Great service and atmosphere.
While we didn't end up dining here, I'm giving our experience at Bambara 5 stars anyway on service alone. My son and I went down for breakfast and found that both servers called in sick. There was only one person on staff waiting on everyone, which was about 10 tables that came in at the open all at once.She did an amazing job getting to everyone, including us. We unfortunately had to leave, though, as I had a tight timeline and didn't have the extra time to wait around. We thought the menu looked solid, and the restaurant itself was beautiful. We are definitely giving this place another shot the next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Came here for brunch with some friends. This restaurant is located in the H of tel Monaco, and it's most easily accessed through the hotel front door then straight down the hall. The staff were all extremely friendly and personable. The menu contained a decent variety, and all of the ingredients tasted extremely fresh and high-rate. Also, the martinis were delicious ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
We were visiting on vacation and had made reservations for Bison Wellington for two. The Chef came out with an extra appetizer and apologized because the Wellington was taking longer than they expected. We really didn’t have to wait too long. But it was worth the wait. Absolutely amazing. So tender and flavorful. The appetizers were delicious. And the staff could not have been more pleasant. If you are in the area we would definitely recommend dining at Bambara. You won’t regret it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
You're paying a hotel tax here. The food is good but a little overpriced for what you get. It's not a bad place to eat I just think for the same dollar amount there are better places nearby. The atmosphere is really nice and the staff is wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Really outstanding food accompanied by exceptional service. Carly, the hostess, was above and beyond. Try the cod. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
me and boyfriend went for his birthday it was very nice the hospitality was on point and the food was excellent we had the filet mignon is was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing the best part was the desert
Delicious food. We will definitely be back! The bison Wellington for 2 was shared between 5 of us as a starter. It's a huge portion. The seafood dishes were very delicious. My friend had a Ceasar salad and he said it was the best he's ever had.
The service was perfect! Split the Bambara Salad which was perfect ... nice mix of greens and dressing not too heavy. We had the Bison Wellington which was delicious. The newly remodeled Bambara is a significant improvement. The lighting and noise level were just right.
We splurged for my 40th birthday, which is also Valentines. We shared the tomahawk steak and got a delicious Dutch pancake as an appetizer. The food was delicious, although expensive. I enjoyed my dessert, but it wasn't my favorite part of the meal,somewhat mediocre.Parking: Paid parking or valet only.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5