Ama Raw Bar West Village

Located in New York, New York

Address: 39 Downing St, New York, NY 10014, United States

Phone: +1 646-351-6998

Rating: 4.6

Services

Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Fast service
Dinner
Solo dining
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Happy-hour drinks
Happy-hour food
Late-night food
Small plates
Spirits
Vegetarian options
Wine
Brunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Bar on site
Toilets
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Upmarket
Groups
Tourists
Accepts reservations
Credit cards
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Review 1 (2024-10-27 - Rating: 5)
Found this place on a quick google search for a happy hour in the area and this spot didn’t disappoint!! the service was lovely!! our server was super attentive and thoughtful after i had concerns about the spice level of one of the dishes. the oysters and the sauces were incredible. the octopus was one of the best cooked octopus i’ve ever had and the surprise roasted tarro root was a lovely play w texture. so happy to have stumbled upon this spot and can’t wait to go back!!!

Review 2 (2024-07-24 - Rating: 4)
We came for the happy hour deal and it was great! The drinks were good for the price. I loved the frozen lychee lemonade! The happy hour food were ok, personally I think they could be better. We didnt get the oysters bc none of us likes raw seafood. Overall, pretty decent experience and I would definitely recommend coming here during happy hour

Review 3 (2024-08-16 - Rating: 5)
Came here for Happy Hour and it was AMAZING. The oysters were super fresh, and I absolutely loved the spicy popcorn shrimp and crispy salmon rice. We also tried the nori fries and charred octopus bao buns. Everything was absolute delicious. I had the lychee martini and it was perfect. Such a cute place on a quiet street. Can’t wait to come back.

Review 4 (2024-07-14 - Rating: 4)
We came here for the first time last night and had a very enjoyable meal. Ama has a great vibe, very vibrant and cozy. The menu was also unique, with Asian influenced drinks and food.Drinks:- Lychee Martini (vodka, lychee purée): I loved, especially since it was with lychee purée- Matcha Paradaisu (tequila, matcha, elderflower, lemon): Not my favorite combination- Spicy Palawan (tequila, jalapeno, calamansi, lime, spicy sesame salt): I just had a sip, but it was definitely spicyFood:- Oysters (6 St. Simon from VA and 6 Bacat from Canada): They were fresh and the Bacat was so nice and smooth.- Toro & Tobiko: I liked the yuzu flavor. Could’ve been better with more toro—the crispy rice was a little too overpowering.- Sashimi Salad: Nice salad. The dressing tasted like ponzu and I couldn’t taste the wasabi at all—which was perfect for me since I don’t love wasabi.- Nori Fries: Very flavorful and addictive. Couldn’t stop eating them!- Wild Mushroom Fried Rice: Too much sauce—would have preferred lighter.It can get quite loud depending on where you’re sitting. So it may not be the best place for an intimate conversation, but it was still nice for couples, especially since they have small dishes and you can try many things. We’d ordered too much food for 2 people, though, and ended up taking some home.

Review 5 (2024-10-28 - Rating: 5)
I had great experience here ambiance was perfect I came here on a Monday night so service was spectacular the oysters were fresh with three different sauces

Review 6 (2024-04-22 - Rating: 5)
This place was so good and fresh. I went with my siblings for happy hour and we shared the angry mussels (a MUST) and a bunch of oysters (you couldn’t beat that happy hour price.) Everything was so fresh and delicious. The service was great and so were the drinks. We all said we’ll be back!

Review 7 (2024-04-08 - Rating: 5)
I think we got the yuzu pepper shrimp and the oysters. The shrimps were great, spicy but really flavorful. LOVED the oysters the dipping sauce amazing. The mussels were also really good as wellgood date night atmo

Review 8 (2023-10-16 - Rating: 5)
I didn’t catch our waiters name we just remember he was Filipino due to our conversation we had with him, but he was great to us the whole night, amazing service; the food was amazing, I had a lychee lemonade and it was amazing, everything was so flavorful and also not crazy expensive! Our bill was like $130 and we went during happy hour for the oysters, they were delicious! Recommend coming here because of the food and amazing staff!

Review 9 (2023-11-13 - Rating: 5)
Brunch was fantastic here. Really interesting menu items, GREAT service and ambiance. The owner, Will, is engaging, attentive and an overall hospitality shining star. And Carlos makes delicious cocktails (Bloody Mary mix is on point!) Some stand out menu selections pictured here - Beef Kim chi fried rice, eggs and miso glazed bacon (to die for), matcha waffles with accoutrement (fruit quality was also exceptional), rum espresso martini (YUM!) and the Palawan (great riff on a spicy margarita with togarashi rim), and the award winning uní deviled eggs👏🏼. Not pictured, but not to be missed, the crispy rice tuna appetizer. Everything was SO GOOD! Thank you so much for an amazing experience, Ama! Can’t wait to come back.

Review 10 (2023-11-22 - Rating: 5)
I don’t usually leave reviews but this time I just have to. Amazing food! Superb service! Will definitely go back for their crispy rice tuna. It’s a 10/10. If you love spicy drinks then their Spicy Palawan is a must try. The whole experience was delightful. Will recommend to friends.

Review 11 (2023-08-21 - Rating: 5)
Came for happy hour on a lovely Sunday afternoon, and were able to be seated right away.We got two dozen oysters and some bubbly white wine! The oysters were fresh and had a lot of meat.While I cannot speak for their regular menu, I definitely enjoyed happy hour, and will be returning!

Review 12 (2022-09-18 - Rating: 5)
Food and drinks were really good, the crispy rice is a must have. Our server was kind and attentive. Restaurant has a nice cozy vibe, will definitely be back!

Review 13 (2024-11-07 - Rating: 4)
3 plates of dozen oysters (happy hours 1.25 local & 2.25 canadian ) says it all. Mushroom fried rice is good so as the yuzu shrimp. Can skip the rice paper quesadilla and cod cakes. I would love to like this place but it gets so loud ~ ~ ~ !

Review 14 (2022-08-20 - Rating: 5)
1.25 oysters and 10 dollar lychee martinis in the West Village!!! You can’t beat that! The happy hour at Ama Raw Bar is on point. The food and service is excellent!

Review 15 (2023-06-27 - Rating: 5)
AMA is situated in a beautiful setting with a vast and diverse menu of mostly seafood. The atmosphere is sophisticated and our dinner was delicious. I found it difficult to understand why the restaurant wasn’t more crowded.

Review 16 (2024-11-07 - Rating: 5)
Great service. Food was delish. Had a bunch of dishes to share. The mellow mussels dish was very good. Everyones fav was crispy rice tuna.

Review 17 (2023-05-16 - Rating: 5)
I LOVE AMA WEST VILLAGE!!!!!! They have the best food and even better staff. Timmi and Faith are amazing and are part of the reason I always come back, and Carlos behind the bar is entertaining and makes a great espresso martini! I celebrated a birthday here and have been back multiple times since- to celebrate birthdays and other special occasions or grab a bite to eat and drink with friends. It’s also my favorite place in the city to impress any visitors from out of town. Everything on the menu is great, but my favorites are the tuna crispy rice and the mushroom fried rice!! You also can’t skip the Ube Tres Leches for dessert. It’s one of my favorite desserts in the city and is made in house. I would give this place 10 stars if I could!!!

Review 18 (2024-06-23 - Rating: 5)
Amazing oysters, amazing drinks & amazing service. Shout out to Carlos and Brandon! They definitely make you want to come back!

Review 19 (2023-03-15 - Rating: 5)
Loved this place! It was great value for happy hour and I liked the Asian twist on the cocktails! Oysters were delicious too.

Review 20 (2024-01-28 - Rating: 5)
Wonderful service. Great cocktail. Great oyster and mussels. But, the small plates are a bit too salty. Overall, it was still a five star experience. The food feedbacks are just for the management to maybe go easier on the salt and sauces a little bit.

Review 21 (2024-06-27 - Rating: 5)
Omg 1st time in NY, I had the best service ever! Brandon thank you so much! You totally gave an experience. I can’t wait to to come back! Top notch food, top notch service . Thank you for making my NY experience one that I will never forget.

Review 22 (2024-01-01 - Rating: 5)
I regret not taking any pictures, because Ama was a really great experience. This place seems to be a bit of a hidden gem. It was easy to get a reservation on a Saturday night and the ambiance was cozy, sexy, and chic. The happy hour is a really great deal and is all night long if you sit at the bar. Any place that retains happy hour on the weekend wins a point for me.Food (happy hour snacks): The oysters were delicious, although they don’t have crackers. We were able to get 24 oysters for only $30. The Yuzu Pepper Shrimp was nicely coated in sauce but still crunchy. The Miso Cod Cakes exceeded expectations and I would say are a must order.Drinks: The Spicy Palawan was delicious. Great amount of heat without being overpowering. Only $11 during the happy hour, which I consider a steal for a Saturday night.Service: Our server was super attentive and made great—but not annoying— conversation with us. They made sure to check in before the happy hour was over to see if we wanted any additional items.Overall, highly recommend if you are looking for a sleek raw bar to enjoy seafood and drinks. Easy to get a table, great happy hour deal, and awesome location.

Review 23 (2024-05-04 - Rating: 5)
Great cocktails, great food, great service, great vibes. Thank you to Carlos and the entire team! Oyster happy hour from 5-7 Monday to Thursday and 3-6 from Friday to Sunday!

Review 24 (2022-03-06 - Rating: 5)
So yummy!!! The octopus with chili oil was amazing and the cocktails delish! Also the shrimp bao buns! So many good things I look forward to coming back soon!

Review 25 (2021-11-13 - Rating: 5)
Amazing cocktail & seafood bar! Mussels, Oysters and Tuna are a must try! Highly recommend

Review 26 (2024-04-22 - Rating: 5)
Absolutely love it! Every single detail of this place 10/10 and I’ll be back!

Review 27 (2024-05-14 - Rating: 5)
This is one of my favorite spots in the West Village! First of all, service here is impeccable. Every time I come back, I feel like I’m spending time with family. From a warm greeting by Brandon, to exceptional drinks made by Carmen, and of course, great service from Carlos! This place has happy hour seven days a week… And on the weekends it’s from 3 PM to 6 PM which makes a really great midday stop.

Review 28 (2023-06-14 - Rating: 5)
Between their two locations, East and West village, Ama continues to impress across the board. Their “slightly off Main Street” locations are perfect for quiet dinners or nights out with friends without waiting in long lines for a table. The menus at both locations have similar popular items but carry unique main dishes to keep things interesting. Cocktails are inventive and delicious. Ama is always a number one recommendation I tell friends and if I could rate it higher then 5 stars I would.

Review 29 (2023-08-07 - Rating: 5)
Great happy hour oysters and drinks + some food options (the yuzu pepper shrimp is great along with the lychee spiked slushy)for the dinner menu i recommend the yellowtail jalapeño, chili charred octopus, mushroom fried rice, shrimp and bulgogi bao buns, and the drunken mussels! everything is so delicious and fresh and the restaurant has a nice ambience for groups and dates.

Review 30 (2024-02-11 - Rating: 5)
Loved if here and will have to comeagain. Love myself a seafood/oyster happy hour and I think they’ve mastered it. The oysters, though on the smaller side, are $1-2 and come with a variety of sauces. The rice paper chicken quesadillas, though a little thin, were savory and especially well paired with the sauce. The stars of the meal were the miso cod cakes and the lychee martinis. I could eat 10 more of the cod cakes right now. They were perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, savory, umami, and a little sweet all over. The lychee martinis were so strong but not in a bad way. The service was also great. Staff were so friendly and quick. Great vibes as well with a little bit of a darker atmosphere. Good for date night! Will be here again!

Review 31 (2023-11-02 - Rating: 5)
Tasty food and drinks. Great happy hour. Friendly staff. Came in without reservation so we sat at bar. Had a great night of food and conversation.

Review 32 (2024-05-04 - Rating: 5)
Great experience! Amazing oysters and great cocktails. Had a blast talking to our fav waiter Carlos ❤️

Review 33 (2022-12-14 - Rating: 5)
AMAZING!!! You must go here. I took my parents here last night and was completely blown away. The space is so cute and our waitress was awesome. The food was the real star though. We ordered:- oysters (9/10, the ponzu scallion sauce was unreal)- salmon crudo (7/10, this was really good but frankly just didnt stand out next to the other things we ate!)- lobster bao buns (10/10, cmon... delicious)- bulgogi bao buns (12/10, the best thing ive eaten in forever, a little spice to them that made me want to eat 10 more)- sichuan bao buns (10/10)- drunken mussels (11/10, these mussels were HUGE. so flavorful. the nori fries were really just normal fries with a tiny sprinkle of nori on top, but i didnt mind at all because the fries were perfect)- wasabi brown butter shrimp (9/10, so good but the cauliflower on the side really stole the show)When they brought the check, they also brought some mochi ice creams that were exactly what I didnt know I needed. This was such a great meal and I am glad I live nearby and can go again soon :)

Review 34 (2022-08-10 - Rating: 5)
This restaurant is right down my block and is one of my favorite spots for a fun weeknight dinner or place to take visitors on the weekend. The drinks are incredible, the food never disappoints, and the staff is probably the best part! I love their oysters, bao buns, crispy rice tuna, crudo dishes, and salmon tacos. You really cant go wrong with any dish. They also have a great happy hour..I love the rotating frozen drinks in the summer and the lychee martini is always a hit.

Review 35 (2021-12-07 - Rating: 5)
Noticed the place while walking by and went in on a whim. Went in only for drinks. Friendly attentive service and the drink I tried, Blushing Ama, was delicious. Will most likely go back again and try the food, too.

Review 36 (2023-11-30 - Rating: 5)
Very cute place, staff was so friendly and came up with a fun (but not awkward) birthday surprise. Overall good atmosphere and food was awesome! Loved the salmon.

Review 37 (2022-12-11 - Rating: 5)
Great ambiance place for fresh seafood with an Asian twist. We went here after theater with mom and got bao buns with shrimps, mussels in coconut sauce with fries and deviled eggs. I recommend all but mussels are not a must, I just like them normally

Review 38 (2024-01-21 - Rating: 5)
We had a fabulous meal here, the best food and cocktails we have had during our trip to New York. The service, the food, the atmosphere was 10/10. Harvey and Brandon looked after us all night and made sure we had a great meal.

Review 39 (2024-12-24 - Rating: 5)
Consistently impressive! Food, vibe and service is undefeated

Review 40 (2024-03-17 - Rating: 5)
Highlights: Mushroom Fried Rice, Crispy Tuna Rice, Nori Fries & Crab Night WednesdaysSuper sweet staff and fun atmosphere. 10/10

Review 41 (2022-06-15 - Rating: 5)
Happy hour oysters are really worth it - oysters are decent size which is hard to find in nyc recently. Also had the crispy rice tuna and really like the flavors and textures as well

Review 42 (2022-05-14 - Rating: 5)
Service was a bit slow to start, but we came during HH and there seemed to be only one server in our area. However, the place itself looks and feels trendy. The food is amazing and they have a great collection of wine and drinks to go w. Their food menu. If you come for HH, you get $1 oysters - which amazing! The mussels are a must try and the portion is great! As are there bao buns. Also, try their Ave B location - just as good :)

Review 43 (2022-04-19 - Rating: 5)
I could not be happier with our evening at AMA. Wife and I commented during our meal how impressed we were with everything: the people, the spot, the drinks, and the food! The service and people were personable, and attentive. The drink selection for happy hour was great, full of flavor and tasty. Every dish we tried, Id order again... particularly the nori fries, crispy rice, and the shrimp bao! BTW, oysters with ponzu is a game changer and might be my new favorite.We were here to have a nice happy hour meal, and it was such a great experience, a real highlight during our trip. Hope to visit again during our next trip.

Review 44 (2021-12-14 - Rating: 5)
Great food, great drinks, incredible staff. Such a great spot to have in the West Village from the original in Alphabet City. Highly recommend the Spicy Palawan (Mezcal), Lobster Bao Buns, and Brown Butter Shrimp. Great all around!

Review 45 (2025-01-05 - Rating: 5)
Great food, great service, amazing atmosphere.

Review 46 (2022-08-22 - Rating: 5)
The cocktails are the best ! Their jalapeño rice and tuna omg ! Perfect combo

Review 47 (2023-12-01 - Rating: 5)
Delicious food, refreshing drinks, and excellent service.Me and my friends had an amazing time.The bartender and severs were nice and very friendly.We would definitely be back.

Review 48 (2023-12-08 - Rating: 5)
Very cozy spot in the heart of the West Village. Everything was wonderful.

Review 49 (2021-11-21 - Rating: 5)
Excellent service and really great raw bar. Cocktails also well done. Insider tip: the spicy here isnt very spicy, so if youre a heat lover, ask for more, and theyll gladly accommodate you.

Review 50 (2022-04-25 - Rating: 5)
IN LOVE. With the food, the staff and the conversational atmosphere. Also the cocktails are phenomenal. Great happy hour deals as well!!!

Review 51 (2023-03-26 - Rating: 5)
Great vibes better seafood what’s not to like!! Amazing place definitely will be back. Rock shrimp yellowtail jalapeño all 10/10. Drinks great. Mezcal great.

Review 52 (2022-09-24 - Rating: 5)
Great fusion restaurant! We love the chili oil octopus and the pork ribs! The mussel, however, can have more of a fusion flavor in it.

Review 53 (2023-07-14 - Rating: 5)
The food was incredible and our waitress Timmy was truly the best. She gave us recommendations that brought our meal to the next level. Highly highly recommend!

Review 54 (2023-09-18 - Rating: 5)
So cute inside it felt like California. Food was incredible especially the yellowtail jalapeño, lobster tails and the wasabi brown butter shrimp. Lovely place with lovely people

Review 55 (2024-02-15 - Rating: 5)
My favorite spot in the entire city !!!!!! vibes here are always the best :-)super friendly staff - ive been here a million times & they’re always SO kinddrink menu is amazing with lots of fusion cocktails to try!! my top is the lychee martinithe food is so yummy- fresh/modern asian with super high quality ingredients & lots of seafood!

Review 56 (2022-11-20 - Rating: 5)
Oh my god I couldn’t recommend this place enough. The food was amazing, the staff were wonderful so friendly and accommodating. I am allergic to gluten and dairy which is usually difficult but not here! I could eat so much and all of it delicious. Thanks so much, will deffo be back!

Review 57 (2022-06-06 - Rating: 5)
Awesome seafood centric place with Asian flavors. My waiter was very attentive and nice without being too annoying like in some places. They have plenty of bar seating next to the bar and window and several tables inside and outside. The interior is very cute and tasteful.I went for 1$ happy hour and had a dozen of oysters + seaweed salad and 2 drink which came around $50 total. It was very delicious and great quality.

Review 58 (2022-08-30 - Rating: 5)
You really cant argue with a $1 fresh oysters for happy hour deal at a hip West Village restaurant, with great sake and cocktails to boot. The icing on the case was the amazing hamachi collar we ordered for our main after the happy hour was done - recommended by our server, it was seared but tender, and flavored in a broth of light soy and spring onions. Highly recommend this for sharing if youre having a meal here.

Review 59 (2024-06-23 - Rating: 5)
My girlfriend and I came on a Saturday night because we wanted oysters. We’re glad we found Ama raw bar. Amazing ambiance, quick service and hospitality, and the freshest oysters. Couldn’t ask for more. Our bartender makes the best drinks (Spicy Palawan is what we ordered, similar to a spicy margarita), our server Carlos and manager Brandon made us feel like home. Will definitely come back!!

Review 60 (2024-07-12 - Rating: 4)
Happy hour was fantastic, drinks and oysters!

Review 61 (2023-08-12 - Rating: 5)
Went for happy hour and it was fantastic! Sherry took great care of us. Amazing oysters and drink options included with the hh specials. We’ll definitely be back!

Review 62 (2022-11-24 - Rating: 5)
We went for the Oysters during Happy Hour and it was surprisingly fresh and good. Definitely recommend!

Review 63 (2024-09-02 - Rating: 5)
Great spot for happy hour oysters and drinks.

Review 64 (2023-04-22 - Rating: 5)
Loved the drunken mussels. Food was great overall, but the oysters were surprisingly small.

Review 65 (2024-03-28 - Rating: 5)
$1.25 happy hour east coast oysters are great!

Review 66 (2023-05-08 - Rating: 5)
Been there several times, always good taste and vibe; happy hour oyster is a good bargain

Review 67 (2021-11-27 - Rating: 5)
I’ve been to the East Village location before and was so excited to see them open a West Village location. My favorite cocktail is the Spicy Palawan with Mezcal. I had the Salmon ceviche tacos, and the Shrimp buns which were so good I forgot to take a pic. I think the thing that really makes Ama special is the staff’s attention to detail. They always make sure to take really good care of you! If you are passing by, you should def stop in.

Review 68 (2023-05-27 - Rating: 5)
We sat in the inside but the outside looked much nicer. Great outside space on a less crowded street.Happy hour till 7 with good oysters!

Review 69 (2023-12-30 - Rating: 5)
Oysters, drinks, mussels, crispy tuna cakes, octopus. Everything was great.

Review 70 (2022-11-12 - Rating: 5)
Went for the oyster happy hour and dinner many times. Oysters are great, food is great, drinks are great

Review 71 (2022-08-10 - Rating: 5)
Love this place! They have a great happy hour, delicious food, and their service is always fantastic!

Review 72 (2022-12-29 - Rating: 5)
Had a holiday party here in the back room. Service was very attentive and the food was delicious. Very relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Review 73 (2024-07-19 - Rating: 5)
Came in for happy hour. Do yourself favor and come here!

Review 74 (2023-03-08 - Rating: 5)
Great service and cheap oysters for happy hour :) had a great time after work

Review 75 (2024-06-08 - Rating: 5)
Ama is fantastic!! The oysters were so fresh, drinks were good, and the yuzu pepper shrimp was amazing! The ambiance and service is great too, i definitely will be returning!

Review 76 (2024-06-23 - Rating: 5)
Amazing staff & service! :)) one of my favorite spots in town!!!

Review 77 (2024-05-25 - Rating: 5)
YUMMY. So good. Best food. Best staff.I had oysters, sashimi, crispy rice with Tuna and cocktails and I feel like a elevated, smarter, friendlier, generally more happy person. Recommend.

Review 78 (2022-10-07 - Rating: 4)
So far the best lychee martini I’ve ever had. The subtle sweetness makes it hard to taste the alcohol in the drink. The bloody orange was great too of course. It was interesting that the frozen lychee colada was very strong in alcohol - my friend was feeling tipsy so that would be great value!Glad we came here for happy hour!

Review 79 (2022-06-14 - Rating: 5)
Great oyster happy hour with a few good cocktails as well. Good selection of wines too, and fun vibe!

Review 80 (2021-11-12 - Rating: 5)
Great cocktails and food. Amazing Happy hour with $1dollar oysters.

Review 81 (2022-02-26 - Rating: 5)
Really fresh oysters for happy hour and mussels were 👌🏻

Review 82 (2022-06-19 - Rating: 5)
Really nice menu and happy hour selection. Clean seafood and a inventive small plates.

Review 83 (2023-11-23 - Rating: 5)
Amazing space, amazing service and food.

Review 84 (2021-11-27 - Rating: 5)
Yummy crispy tuna rice! And fantastic drinks, my favorite is the spicy Palawan!

Review 85 (2022-02-12 - Rating: 5)
Excellent oysters, shrimp and tuna tartare, to complement tasty cocktails, in a friendly environment

Review 86 (2022-07-05 - Rating: 4)
Solid happy hour with $1 oysters and lots of drinks to choose from

Review 87 (2023-01-16 - Rating: 5)
Oh my god! Came in with no expectation and Ama exceeded it. Food is PHENOMENAL! Will be back so soon

Review 88 (2023-11-22 - Rating: 5)
Restaurant staff were very attentive.I go here every week, probably even twice a week and it’s always a good time.Always a cozy place to drink. Carlos and Brandon were very accommodating. PS. Get the ama sour as your first drink when you go here.And food is good too. The tuna tataki never fails if you’re a fan of sushi.

Review 89 (2023-10-11 - Rating: 4)
Great food. The menu links in restaurant take you to a menu for the other location - a bit frustrating, especially since staff are aware. Food is tasty and fresh.

Review 90 (2023-08-14 - Rating: 5)
Great food and drinks, love their happy hour

Review 91 (2022-09-09 - Rating: 5)
One of my FAVORITE happy hour spots!! Amazing service, food and drinks! Don’t sleep on this!!

Review 92 (2023-12-10 - Rating: 5)
Ama bar does everything right. Perfect place for a date night or to come with a group of friends for great ambiance, food & drink in a hip yet non-pretentious setting. Brandon is the best and sets the vibe right!

Review 93 (2023-10-01 - Rating: 5)
Love Ama Raw Bar! Never disappointed! The food is delicious & creative! Service on point with friendly staff.

Review 94 (2022-01-01 - Rating: 5)
Food is bomb, drinks are on point!And the team are super welcomingCozy spot!!

Review 95 (2021-11-27 - Rating: 5)
Everything was amazing! Great location and great staff! Mushroom rice and the octopus 👌🏾

Review 96 (2022-06-04 - Rating: 5)
Best place around, food is amazing, happy hour everyday!

Review 97 (2022-07-07 - Rating: 5)
Amazing Margarita, and its even more fun to upgrade it with Mazcal

Review 98 (2023-11-04 - Rating: 5)
Loved the oysters and the drinks were on point! Big shout-out to Brandon for making our night out stellar

Review 99 (2023-06-22 - Rating: 5)
The hospitality at this adorable restaurant was an unexpected delight! Every dish was a 10-10 and their spicy margarita is addictingly delicious! Can’t wait to come back 🎉🎉🎉

Review 100 (2023-02-23 - Rating: 5)
The ambiance is very nicely designed, dim lighting with a great modern feel. Food was 5/5!Tried their oysters, cod cakes and for entrée: twin lobster tails with wild mushroom fried rice, highly recommend! Service was excellent...will definitely be returning!

Review 101 (2023-04-07 - Rating: 5)
I went for the oyster happy hour. Everything tasted great and the oysters were delicious. Very nice staff and ambience! Keep up with the nice job guys :)

Review 102 (2023-03-10 - Rating: 5)
Busy village bar with tasty Fresh Oysters.During happy hour its really noisy and packed. After 8PM its getting better and you can talk to your friends.

Review 103 (2023-07-16 - Rating: 5)
I could eat here breakfast lunch and dinner. Incredible food and service, really the nicest people. And you can’t miss with the cocktails.

Review 104 (2022-11-17 - Rating: 5)
The food is amazing, the drinks are so good and the happy hour is one of the best in the West Village. And the staff are all just so nice and accommodating! In fact, every time I’ve been - I’ve been lucky enough to have Britney as my server. She’s part of the reason I keep going back! She’s so insanely nice, always down to offer up recommendations or tell us her faves, and she’s always a blast to chat with! Go for the food and drinks and keep going back for Britney hah!

Review 105 (2023-05-15 - Rating: 5)
Fantastic location! $1.25 happy hour oysters, $7 draft - really solid spot! Nori fries was just okay. Wouldn’t get them again

Review 106 (2023-04-23 - Rating: 5)
If you want a place where you know you can have friendly service and delicious drinks, this is the place for you. It’s the best place for an easy going, delightful evening. 10/10

Review 107 (2023-04-23 - Rating: 5)
This place is amazing! Love the food the drinks, spicy palawan my favorite the service was great. I definitely recommend.

Review 108 (2023-11-04 - Rating: 5)
$1.25 oyster! Brandon is the best!!!

Review 109 (2023-09-26 - Rating: 5)
Great happy hour, super nice staff

Review 110 (2023-04-23 - Rating: 5)
Good date spot - great vibe - doesn’t get caught up in the west village mess. perfect

Review 111 (2022-06-28 - Rating: 4)
A nice place with good food. The decor is very underwhelming especially for a place in the west village. Would recommend as a plan B but most of all would come here for the happy hour with very good and cheap options.

Review 112 (2023-03-12 - Rating: 5)
Great food and friendly service. Tartare and drunken mussels were highlights.Highly recommend.

Review 113 (2022-05-23 - Rating: 5)
Definitely worth including dinner plans here during a night out in or around the west village. The crispy rice tuna appetizer is an absolute must when you visit, just the right amount of crunch and the spicy mayo dressing is a wonderful highlight to the dish. The cocktails are excellent, I’m partial to the Kofuna myself but also recommend the Tokyo Vesper for Martini fans. All around great experience, will definitely be back soon!

Review 114 (2022-11-26 - Rating: 5)
Servers and waiters were very knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations. Waiter recommended the deviled eggs and they were so good, especially if you’re a sushi/omakase lover.

Review 115 (2022-09-10 - Rating: 5)
This place definitely lives up to the high 4++ star rating. The staff was among the best that Ive ever experienced in Manhattan, and the food is absolutely fantastic. Some dishes were clearly better than others, but none was a disappointment. There are small plate and large plate format, so come with a group and share everything (tapas style). The bao buns are generous size compared to others in the city, and the oyster ones were my favorite. The ribs were another must have dish, but the tartare was one of my favorite ever. Pro tip: get the octopus and an order of fries, and when the octopus is eaten, pour the fries into that leftover sauce. Amazing.

Review 116 (2022-03-20 - Rating: 5)
Went for dinner a few weeks ago, and absolutely loved it! Their crispy rice tuna & lychee martinis are the BEST! as a lower Manhattan native, I’m really selective about which raw bars to go to, and their oyster selection definitely lives up to expectations. They have an amazing happy hour, perfect for before dinner reservation. Ask for Faith when you go, she’s the best!

Review 117 (2023-05-16 - Rating: 5)
Very nice and cosy oyster bar! Very fresh and yummy oysters!

Review 118 (2023-07-16 - Rating: 5)
5 stars especially the service. Hidden gem (for now)! Sherri slayed, food slayed, everything slayed. Slay. Slay. Slay. Xx

Review 119 (2023-12-20 - Rating: 5)
Lychee martinis, oysters, yuzu pepper shrimp, and crispy rice tunas were bomb! i love this place

Review 120 (2022-04-04 - Rating: 5)
Awesome place! Food, drinks, and staff are all great! Reserved the private, back room (~20 people) to celebrate my engagement to my fiancé with our families and it was the perfect evening. Highly recommend. Cant wait to go back.

Review 121 (2022-08-14 - Rating: 5)
One of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. The food and service are phenomenal. Can’t recommend enough

Review 122 (2023-01-22 - Rating: 5)
Went here with 5 friends to celebrate a friends birthday. Got 2 rounds of happy hour oysters (what a deal!) and the charred octopus, bao buns, steak tartare & chicken wings plus cocktails & bottles of blanc de blancs. Food & drink were all delicious, service was friendly & attentive, and the vibe was simultaneously cool & cozy.

Review 123 (2021-11-26 - Rating: 5)
Just amazing. Yummy cocktails, delicious dishes, fresh oysters, friendly staff. What more could you want? Definitely try the octopus! I love the vibe here too, a beautiful location that feels warm and welcoming.

Review 124 (2022-04-19 - Rating: 5)
Came back again. Had a wonderful evening with my guest. Drinks 🍸 were great they new my usual. Began with the oysters fresh juicy lite. The mussels and the octopus excellent and the special Shushi. Staff from top to bottom are friendly knowledge attentive. Faith the sweetest bartender and server bright cheerful 😊. Brittney new server had made us feel welcome and check on us. Again a starfish in the west village. Amazing experience. Tks to manager too.

Review 125 (2023-04-06 - Rating: 5)
Amazing seafood place. Love the 🦪

Review 126 (2022-04-15 - Rating: 5)
Very yum! Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Nice ambiance.

Review 127 (2021-11-11 - Rating: 5)
Absolute West Village fixture. A must for any fans of good cocktails, excellent happy hours, or stellar main courses. The service is fabulous and welcoming, and the vibes can’t be beaten.

Review 128 (2021-11-26 - Rating: 5)
All I can say is WOW!!! What an amazing and sexy spot this is in the Village!!! The ambiance and food are absolutely amazing!! And the cocktails are superb!!! Have to start coming to happy hour here!! $1 oysters and discounted dranks yes please!!! A gem of a find!!!

Review 129 (2022-06-03 - Rating: 5)
Hands down best oyster happy hour in NYC!!!!!

Review 130 (2021-11-25 - Rating: 5)
Yes yes so much yes. I loved everything we tried: the octopus, the edamame hummus, the crispy rice tuna and the espresso martini.This place is soooo cute. I already want to come back and try more things on the menu.

Review 131 (2022-08-06 - Rating: 5)
Maria, our bartender, was amazing! Will be back.

Review 132 (2022-05-28 - Rating: 5)
OMG!!! Found this amazing gem on West Village for happy hour. Will definetly come back for the $1 Oyster & Lychee Tinni & Spicy palawan (their own version of Spicy Marg) sooo good 🥺SUPERB service & friendly staffs (Britneys the best server ever), Amazing Spot.Highly recommended.Be back ASAP!!!

Review 133 (2022-06-20 - Rating: 4)
Good , but not awesome... avoid the happy hour time - really crowded and well need to wait for a longer time to receive your orders

Review 134 (2022-02-12 - Rating: 5)
Excellent ambiance, service and seafood with an Asian flare. Recommend the mushroom bao, miso salmon, wild mushroom rice and definitely oysters with uni!

Review 135 (2022-04-07 - Rating: 5)
As a restaurant general manager Ama is new shinning pearl in the neighborhood. My first visit. Arrived with no reservation was seated. Cozy environment perfect place to meet and have a cocktail. We were greeted by a Filipino server with a beautiful spirt and smile. I order a Leehe martini. We order 2 doz oysters 😋 fresh lite. We order 1doz more. We were planning to dine in another west village restaurant Wallse but decided to stay. We dove into the menu picking a selection of dishes. Had the crispy chicken bun Asia influence yummy good to share. The fries with a bottle of wine and more Leeche martini. I also picked the Ginger martini too sweet. Told the server she took feedback and we discussed the balance of flavors. She was on point knowledgable of ingredients so pleasure checked on our progress felt so comfortable. BTW she was handling every table. I asked server for her suggestions.Continue with the Drunken Mussels excellent choice. Then the Rice Tuna and the Miso mushroom wonderfuThis spot has it all. From beginning to end. A star in the west village.