Ama Raw Bar East Village
190 Avenue B, New York
(212) 845-9896
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I had a party at Ama’s back room and then stayed for dinner with a lot of people - the staff from start to finish was INCREDIBLE. Freddie, our waiter, and Carly (who helped us coordinate the party) were truly the best. We never waited long for food or drinks, they accommodated every change we made - they rocked. Food and drinks were amazing too. Would 10000% have another event here. Best team!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ama raw bar continues to be my go to for oysters! Their happy hour never misses. Me and my friends always get 2 dozen oysters (their sauces are next level), crispy rice tuna bites, miso cod cakes, and mussels with nori fries. Their drinks are also really good- I always go for their mocktails. If you like Asian inspired flavors, fresh oysters, and great service, you can’t go wrong here.
The ambiance is addicting, the food is divine and the workers are delight. Great for hosting events!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Love this place for their delicious fresh oysters and wine!
Just had my birthday party here, and they took such great care of us. Austin is truly a gem of a human and made everything so special and perfect.
The Kiki room was perfect for my group and the drinks were amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Happy hour here is fantastic. There's a good selection of food and drink available. I had the passionfruit margarita and a number of oysters which were all delicious.
Really affordable, incredibly fresh-tasting oysters at a happy hour price of just $1.25. The staff is genuinely warm, and the whole atmosphere is fun, relaxed, and refreshingly unpretentious.
The only drawback was the shucking: most oysters arrived with quite a bit of shell debris and were mangled on the half shell. For a raw bar, we expected a little more finesse (no one likes to bite and pick out shell fragments, haha), though it may have simply been an inexperienced shucker on duty that day.
Even so, the quality, value, and overall vibe more than make up for it. We’ll absolutely be back. Still a five-star spot in our book.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We had our wedding reception here. Full restaurant, private event. The staff, service and banquet menu is top notch. Carly, the events manager, worked with me to craft a special cocktail menu and was available anytime to answer questions. The event went off without a hitch, even with last minute guest count increases and slight changes. The owner, Will, is the warmest hospitable person and that is clearly passed down to his incredible team. Thank you Ama for making our night unforgettable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hosted a large party event here and my group had a fantastic time. The staff was extremely friendly and the space was very open for the group to spread out. Highly recommend Ama Raw for your next private event.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I loved my experience at raw bar. The service was great. Max was an outstanding waiter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The food was very average
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
I had my birthday party on the back patio and it was a seamless event to plan with the team, and our personal server was fantastic. It was the perfect atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I’m a big fan of ama raw bar - they have an excellent happy hour, great food and fun cocktails.
I’ve been coming here for years and recently held my birthday party in their back room & patio. The staff was phenomenal throughout the entire planning process and on the night of too. I also have a gluten allergy and they are very accommodating with a decent amount of menu items.
Some of these negative reviews are wild. My wife and I ate there yesterday. Had two dozen oysters, all were incredible. We also got bao which was also incredible. The sashimi salad, which I saw someone knock in a review, was extremely flavorful. That’s all I really have to say! The servers were kind and attentive.
The meals here bring me genuine joy when I eat them. This place is spotless and the proprietors are nice, helpful and trustworthy. The menu showcases professionally prepared dishes. The staff was remarkably friendly, and were happy to help with all inquiries. It's obvious why tables are hard to get.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
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