07/24/09

I liked it as Axis better

by huntinwabbit

The good part is at least there is a hotdog vendor within a block or two of this place. Hooray for that! This place is a bit of a meat market at times. It's too busy at times with limited seating. I may have outgrown this place but I remember when it was Axis and although there was limited room, I liked it better. Sure this place is nice to look at so you're not in the ghe tto as far as decor but sometimes it feels as if you could get mugged outside. I'd rather go to Seesound Lounge around the corner, but I don't go out often. At. All. Definitely don't try to throw a party here... unless it's a pity party of one.

• Pros: Easy to pop in and leave to go elsewhere if you must
• Cons: Too busy, pretentious crowd

07/24/09

Belltown Upscale turns SCARY Gangster.

by sharonrose123

I was there last weekend after not going for a couple of months, not good. Lets just say the crowd has totally changed and I felt slightly afraid for my life. Amber was a fancy and fun bar. Id meet up with the girls quite frequently there. But now I don't think I will be going back. The place has always been a good spot to meet guys, now its a good spot to get grabbed and violated! So sad! I hope they can turn it around... time to tighten up security or something

• Pros: it was a good bachelorette place, or place to meet up
• Cons: a thug gangster hangout and I feel like I coulda got shot

06/24/09

One of the classiest places in Belltown!

by getfuzzygurl

Went here for happy hour with a few girlfriends and had a great experience! I've been here twice now and have had a positive experience every time! Great ambiance, good service and wonderful drinks and food. The bartender was very attentive and kept the good drinks flowing.

As some other reviewers have said, the bouncers were a little rigid and provided a little less-than-friendly welcome, but they ARE bouncers who are responsible for working with tons of people and maintaining security so I don't ever expect to become best friends with them, nor will I let an experience with a bouncer ruin my evening or opinion of such a great establishment.

I would highly recommend this place if you're headed to Belltown and want good drinks and music without being accosted by gross men. This place is about as classy as you get in Belltown.

• Pros: Great bartenders, good happy hour food
• Cons: Parking in Belltown is always bad

06/09/09

Worst bar in town

by Beltowner1

I never found such a big concentration of pretentious people. Furthermore, the stuff has no manners and doesn't know how to treat clients. Go under your own risk.

• Pros: Not really
• Cons: Pricy drinks, bad food and even worst stuff

04/15/09

what nice pepple!

by sayward

I had my birthday party at Amber last week and I had a sensational time. The staff was so courteous, they really pulled out all the stops for me and my group - and the food... delish! (I had a glorious mixed grill dish off of their weekly fresh sheet). Between great friends, tasty food, awesome staff and potent cocktails, I really couldn't have had a better time.

• Pros: great atmosphere, great staff
• Cons: a lil busy for my taste, but I know some people love that

03/26/09

I love Amber Live!!

by erin50

I went to Amber live tonight, Mycle Wastman played and they are great!! The mojitos are bomb, you can even get a pitcher of them! Food is awesome, definitely a must try! Will go every Thursday!

• Pros: Great live music every Thursday!!
• Cons: Really busy--get there early!

03/25/09

GREAT FOOD AT A GREAT PRICE!

by mp66

WE HAD VARIETY OF SMALL PLATES, WHICH IS A GOOD WAY TO GO.CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THE BBQ RIBS,CLAM CHOWDER AND DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES! FOR ENTREES THE ROASTED CORN AND CHILI RAVIOLI WAS AMAZING. OR FOR THE MEAT LOVERS-THE RIBEYE STEAK.WOW! LATER ON WE SAMPLED THE KAHLUA AND CARAMEL CHEESECAKE, SO DECADENT. DEFINITELY GOING BACK!

• Pros: AWESOME FOOD AND DRINKS .GREAT DATE SPOT!!!
• Cons: CROWDED ON THE WEEKENDS, GET THERE EARLY!!!

03/25/09

AMBER: THE BEST BAR IN BELLTOWN!!!

by brad123

I WENT TO AMBER THIS WEEKEND WITH A COUPLE OF MY FRIENDS AND WE HAD AN AWESOME TIME!! THERE WERE A TON OF HOT GIRLS, THE DRINKS WERE GREAT AND NOW THEY HAVE A NEW DJ EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT!! MY FRIENDS AND I WILL BE GOING BACK EVERY WEEKEND! THAT PLACE IS AWESOME! THE BEST BAR IN BELLTOWN BAR BY FAR!!

• Pros: HOT GIRLS, GREAT DRINKS

12/26/08

Women, stay away from this place!!! Part Two

by ChaosTheoryBob

Hey, look ... the owner/staff of the bar went online to publish a bunch of fake 5 star reviews of itself after my actual post. The "pepple" are not very nice, trust me.

• Cons: Angry servers/bouncers

12/20/08

Sure Sign of No-Class

by gsniggs

I was showing 3 out-of-towners around Seattle on a recent, snowy Friday night & we stopped in at Amber for an after-dinner drink. Our ages were mid 30's to mid 40's, yet the 20-something bouncer insisted on ID from everybody. One of the women didn't have any, and we were (politely) refused entry. I understand that many places in town cater to just-21'ers who need to be challenged for ID. But while there of course are laws against minors being allowed in, there is NO LAW stating anybody without ID must be refused entry to a bar (if you think there is, look it up). So it is a completely arbitrary decision for management to set their policy otherwise, and this is a huge indicator to me of an establishment's utter lack of class.

• Pros: Just average in all ways
• Cons: Just average in all ways