Ambraehouse

To be fair we only stopped by the bar for a drink and the food looked really good. I ordered grey goose with a splash of club soda and it was light to say the least. I thought I’d get a gg martini up just in case the bartender’s previous club soda pour was a mistake. It wasn’t. The drink was basically water.

This is the place to stay in Berkeley Springs. Clean, modern rooms. Jacuzzi tubs. Off street parking. A nice common area with refrigerator, bottled water, etc. Hosts Gary and Lisa take care of everything.
Breakfast is also included and they weren’t kidding when they said it was a large breakfast! The bar is quite lively and I made many friends here. Ivory and Luke provide friendly service. I haven’t had dinner here but they do have plenty of outdoor seating for when the weather is nice.

Nice staff, and environment, but need better cooks. Tuna over cooked, with no seasoning. Hamburger with soggy bread, again lack of seasoning. Frozen dried up fries.

Great place, good vibe. Super friendly staff. Excellent fried pickles, crab bisque and crab cake sandwich. Can’t wait to go back.

We stopped at this restaurant for Mother’s Day brunch. We were promptly seated in an outside area, which was very pleasant and casual. We ordered a couple of beers but since it was before 1:00, we had to wait a few minutes to get the beers. Apparently, liquor laws prohibit sales prior to 1:00 pm, something that is foreign to DC.
The waitress was very pleasant. I love how everyone calls you «honey» and «sweetie» here. The food took about 15 minutes to arrive.
So the food is about what you would anticipate for the price. Not amazing but not inedible. I had a steak sub that was a bit cold and over salted, but generous in portion. My daughter had blueberry blintz’s, which she pronounced «tasty». Overall, call it «Meh». You won’t remember it being great nor terrible.
For disclosure, I’m accustomed to restaurants in DC, Frederick and NY. Therefore, when I rate a restaurant it is against these benchmarks. If you are accustomed to restaurants in Charlestown, WV, this may be incredible food. Just sayin’.

Really liked the cream of crab soup! Would suggest it to anyone who likes crab soup with a little kick to it!

My husband and I have been there twice. We traveled to Berkeley Springs for Valentine’s Day. I was worried about not being able to get a table anywhere for dinner. We were seated immediately. Staff was friendly. I am from MD, and thought whether or not I wanted a crabcake. Some places just don’t get a good Maryland style crabcake. Ambraehouse, did not let me down. It was delicious. Their side salads were so fresh, and we did not have any complaints. My husband even tried one of the local beers. Everything was just fantastic.

Great food! Second trip to Berkeley and had to stop back at Ambrae. Food and wine are fantastic… service is friendly and attentive. If you come to Berkeley, don’t miss this place!

Watched World Cup (Brazil v. Columbia) from the patio bar, which was DYI primitive in a good way. Wait staff was incredibly friendly. It felt like we were locals.
Food was good for the price. Crab bisque was delicious as was he spicy shrimp appetizer (50% off for happy hour!)
Kid friendly but not kid overrun.
We definitely enjoyed.

Came for dinner — did not stay at Inn.
Food was so-​so. and frankly a disappointment. My wife ordered the crab bisque — which she enjoyed — although said it tasted more like a crab chowder then a bisque. The broccoli did not look good at all. Went thinking it would have terrific atmosphere, and was disappointing. The outdoor patio was closed b/​c of the cold. maybe that would have helped. Did not stay for dessert.

My wife and I had lunch here the day after a huge snow storm that shut down the town. There wasn’t much activity in town so we were happy that the Ambraehouse was open. We both had the crab cakes. They were fresh, full of lumps of crab and little binder, and served on the right kind of roll. The remoulade was excellent and brought out the crab flavor without overwhelming it. The server was friendly and efficient and the owner was pleasant. Will definitely go back to the Ambraehouse.

I have worked in restaurants for 20+ years. I have never, ever, and I mean never, had crab bisque that was this amazing. What a great staff too!
Dina

This is one of those times I wish I could give 0 stars. Knowing that things often close on the early side in small towns, I called at 7:13 to ask how late the restaurant was open and was told by the woman who answered the phone that the last seating would be at 9. My friends and I gathered up our things, got in the car, and drove to the restaurant. Found parking directly outside, and walked up to a sign posted outside: «LAST SEATING AT 7». If you don’t tell your staff before you put a giant sign outdoors, I have no hope for the experience of eating here. Also, if you don’t tell your staff when you have ALREADY STOPPED seating, that’s a bad sign, as well. The hostess came out as we walked up and said, sometime we close early when it’s slow. I told her we had called and been told they would seat until 9, and she shrugged and said, nope. I looked at my phone as we walked away: 7:40.
We ended up at Tari’s down the street, which was absolutely fantastic. I highly suggest you go there, instead.

Very good cream of crab soup but service was uneven. I would give this place another try because we were only there for a bowl of soup mid-​day but I think Tari’s across the street is probably the better choice.

Food very good, as was the service We liked the way a charming old house was decorated with a contemporary flair. Berkley Springs is a lovely town. Will eat there again!

It started off bad, and then got worse. We made a reservation, but when we arrived, they’d «lost» it. With barely an apology «(We must have lost your reservation, so I’m sorry but this is the best I can do.»), they ended up seating us in the bar at high tables where our feet swang the whole night. I was against the window, and it was so cold in that spot that I had to keep my scarf and coat on zipped up all night. Super-​annoying.
The food was lackluster. It seemed like pre-​made bar food that they just defrosted and heated. I have food allergies, and they weren’t able to make any adjustments for me, so I know the food wasn’t made fresh to order– at least not that night. Additionally, they acted like no one with food allergies had ever walked into their restaurant before. They just told me «No, no, no» to dish after dish instead of suggesting alternatives or asking the chef to prepare it differently (I’m allergic to tomatoes and citrus– shouldn’t be exceedingly difficult to work around).
I ended up ordering a hamburger «special» that was supposed to be a spicy burger with blue cheese and hot sauce. They did remember to leave off the hot sauce when I ordered it that way (tomato allergy), so that was good. But the burger was SO dry– it was like a hockey puck. The spicy seasoning wasn’t evenly distributed throughout the meat, so one bite was so spicy it choked my throat up, and other bites were bland. I ordered the burger medium, but it came out grey all the way through– completely overcooked. I think it was past well done, given the dryness– it was almost brittle. The fries were limp and tasted like they’d been made at the beginning of the night and then sat under a heat lamp. I left half my dinner on the plate, and they never even asked if everything was ok. They also never offered us a dessert menu, so I can’t provide a review of their desserts.
I will say that they did let my friend try a couple of wines to find one she liked, so that was good. My other friend enjoyed her crab bisque. Maybe if you’re just looking for a place to have a drink, this would fit the bill. If you’re looking for a nice place to treat yourself or friends and family– look elsewhere.
Oh, and whoever wrote that this place was dressy is wrong. Everyone in the restaurant had on jeans. No need to dress up– the staff was casual, too.

My wife and I had a great time staying here on a long weekend getaway. We stayed in the Chablis room and really enjoyed how cozy the room was. It really did feel like we were at home. Lisa and Gary really go out of their way to make sure you are happy and have everything you need. For breakfast every morning Gary met us at a table and cooked up whatever we wanted. It was really quite good.
My wife particularly loved the air jet bathtub (HUGE TUB).
We spent a little time at the outdoor bar and had a few glasses of wine, and listened to some live music. The only meals we ate were breakfast and those were great. The restaurant opens for lunch and stays open through dinner and later into the evening.
When we go back we will be staying here again.

We stayed at the Inn for our anniversary. After riding on the nearby bike trails, we checked in around 3:30 and had a lite late lunch — our salads were excellent and eating them on the patio and sipping Proscecco made it feel like we were starting a little getaway.
The rooms were also nicely done, comfortable yet classy décor, very spacious, a comfy bed and a large bathroom.
Topping it off, Gary was a gracious host, made us feel welcome.
We sure hope to come back soon.

Had the most wonderful weekend with my husband at the Ambraehouse. We stayed in the champagne room which was absoloutely beautiful and had the most comfortable bed ever. Lisa and Gary are both fantastic, and all of the staff made our visit really special.
We plan on returning again very soon.

Cute little place to get a nice bite to eat. This is a bed and breakfast that has an adorable bar with a interesting staff. The bartender knows his wine.
We had happy hour appetizers at half price. Bhang bhang shrimp was delicious. The artichoke dip was good as was the ceviche. We closed it up with a cheese tray and were satisfied.
What’s mot interesting is the conversation with the locals. Love this place. I only gave it three stars because the food is more upscale bar style but service is very casual.
I would still recommend coming to this place. Good vibe.