Category: | Restaurant, |
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Address: | 37683 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536, USA |
Zip code: | 94536 |
Website: | http://ambrosebutchery.com/ |
Opening hours (Edit) | |
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Monday: | Closed |
Tuesday: | 5:00 – 9:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 5:00 – 9:00 PM |
Thursday: | 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM |
Friday: | 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM |
Saturday: | 12:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM |
Sunday: | 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
We sort of stumbled into this spot while looking for somewhere to have dinner with friends. It's located along a street that feels like it's from another era in the most charming way. The four of us didn't have a reservation, so we were offered a table in the small area at the entrance of the restaurant. Their main seating area is in the back, but this was perfectly cozy! We started with the cheese board and the charcuterie board. Both were delicious. I'd say the highlight was the bacon molasses that came with the cheese. For the entrees, I had the duck and my husband had the NY strip. The duck was so delicious with it's dense yet tender texture and perfectly crispy skin. The whole table agrees that the star of the night was the NY strip. It was pricey, but I've never had such a tender, flavorful, perfectly cooked piece of meat! My husband kept saying, "this is ridiculous" after each bite. It was like butter in steak form. The meal was obviously great, and the service matched it.
The ingredients are fresh and premium. The servings are enough to get full, and still have enough to take home. The ambiance is fun and presented in a clean aesthetic with tasteful rock/ punk vibe. The financial investment is evident, but what sets this place apart from anywhere else within a 12 mile radius is the food preparation. You can have the best venue and ingredients and still not manage to put the food on the plate like they do there. At Ambrose Butchery the duck is prepared as if it was genetically reproduced. Perfect. The steak was both pink and charred to perfection and required no utensils to eat. I've been there twice and have almost eaten half of what they have to offer. It's part of my top five East Bay list.
Love this place. Wonderful, attentive service. Very charming and welcoming vibe. We had the steak, duck, mac and cheese, and 2 cheeses. Love the smoked cheddar with bacon jam and char grilled baguette. The steak was one of the best I’ve ever had. Cooked perfectly, melt in your mouth tender. I can’t wait to go back.
Food was really good cooked to perfection servers were super nice but a bit slow. They are still new so probably just getting the many components figured out. Its apparent the food quality it #1. Love the back patio hoping they are not done with it yet and they will be adding to the ambience. A fire pit would be a nice touch!! Highly recommend will be going back!!
Staff is super friendly and accommodating, wow. I had the Reuben and it came out perfect, a close second to The Refuge's Reuben on the peninsula. All of the ingredients were fresh or house made and the ratios were just right. Back patio is nice with lots of shade. I'll be back for sure. Butcher counter looks good too, I have dinner ideas for later this week.