Amber India Restaurant in San Francisco, CA

4.1(2,110)$20–70San Francisco, CA
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Good value

Rated 4.1 stars based on 2110 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

San Francisco, CA • Price $20–70 • 4.1★
Amber India Restaurant is an Indian buffet located in San Francisco, California's Yerba Buena neighborhood. With a rating of 4.1 stars based on 2110 reviews, this establishment offers dine-in service, as well as no-contact delivery and takeout options. The price range is between $20 and $70. Amber India Restaurant provides a dining experience with a focus on Indian cuisine. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for this restaurant. This establishment is situated at 25 Yerba Buena Ln.

Good to know

  • Amber India Restaurant has a listed address in San Francisco, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.1-star rating from 2,110 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
25 Yerba Buena Ln, San Francisco, CA 94103, Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 777-0500
Today
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Price
$20–70
Rating
4.1 (2,110 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 37/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score37/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Moderate pricing

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 33/100 · 3 positive signals
Full night out score33/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
8/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
  • Cinema within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.2 weighted · 2,110 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.1 from 2,110 reviews(↑ 0.05 from raw)
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median2,110 / 606 median
03,030 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.1) with the city average (4.33) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3030+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
monday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
saturday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
sunday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
thursday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–70
Price range$20–70

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Pescatarian optionsVegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleADA-compliant main entranceADA-compliant restroom

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Quiet Romantic Trendy Upscale

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutReservationsDeliveryOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great cocktails Great tea selection Great wine list

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Brunch reservations recommended Lunch reservations recommended Reservations required Dinner reservations recommended Accepts reservations Usually a wait

Reviews

2,110 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Amber India Restaurant?

Amber India Restaurant has a 4.1-star rating based on 2110 customer reviews.

🏙️Business District

Surrounded by offices and banks — ideal for a lunch break or after-work dinner.

Surrounded by offices and banks — ideal for a lunch break or after-work dinner.

Food & Dining
28
Arts & Culture
12
Financial Services
11
Retail & Shopping
9
Transportation & Automotive
7
Miscellaneous Services
6

82 nearby places across 11 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

82 places nearby (arts & culture, tech, finance, food, healthcare)

Gallerys

Maybaum Gallery

Gallery

48 Stockton Street

~460 ftTu-Sa 11:00-17:00
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Cinemas

AMC Loews Metreon 16

Cinema

135 4th Street

~0.1 mi
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Museums

Museum of the African Diaspora

Museum

685 Mission Street

~0.2 miWe-Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
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California Historical Society Museum & Bookstore

Museum

678 Mission Street

~0.2 mi
Website
San Francisco Historical Society Museum

Museum

608 Commercial Street

~0.6 miTu-Sa 10:00-16:00
+1-415-537-1105Website

Librarys

Mechanics' Institute Library and Chess Room

Library

57 Post Street

~0.2 miMo,We,Fr 10:00-18:00; Tu,Th 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
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Theatres

August Hall

Theatre

420 Mason Street

~0.3 mi
+1 415 8725745Website
San Francisco Playhouse

Theatre

~0.3 mi
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Marine's Memorial Theater

Theatre

~0.4 mi

Place Of Worships

Glide Memorial United Methodist Church

Place Of Worship

~0.4 mi
Chinese Congregational Church

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi
William Taylor Methodist Church

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi

Post Offices

Sutter Street Post Office

Post Office

150 Sutter Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:00
+1 415 552 2330
Chinatown Station

Post Office

867 Stockton Street

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-16:30; PH off
+1-415-433-1202

Banks

Wells Fargo

Bank

2 Grant Avenue

~375 ft
Citibank

Bank

~0.2 mi
Bank of America

Bank

33 New Montgomery Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
Website
Wells Fargo

Bank

~0.3 mi
Union Bank of California

Bank

44 Montgomery Street

~0.3 mi
Citibank

Bank

451 Montgomery Street

~0.5 miMo,Fr 09:00-17:00; Tu-Th 09:00-16:00; Sa-Su off
BMO

Bank

505 Montgomery Street

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00

Atms

Bank of America

Atm

~0.3 mi
Wells Fargo

Atm

~0.4 mi
Wells Fargo

Atm

~0.4 mi
MMC Wine & Spirit

Atm

615 Sutter Street

~0.4 mi
+1-415-474-4951

Restaurants

John's Grill Live Jazz

Restaurant

63 Ellis Street

~0.1 mi
+1 415-986-0069Website
Cafe Mason

Restaurant

320 Mason Street

~0.3 mi06:30-14:30
+1 415-544-0320Website
Pinecrest Diner

Restaurant

401 Geary Street

~0.3 miMo-We 07:00-23:00; Th 07:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-23:00
+1 415 8856407Website
The Thonglor

Restaurant

420 Geary Street

~0.3 mi11:00-15:00,16:00-23:00
+1 415 3463121Website
Bentotaro

Restaurant

430 Geary Street

~0.3 mi
Website
Zingari

Restaurant

~0.3 mi
Akiko's Sushi Bar

Restaurant

542 Mason Street

~0.3 mi11:00-14:45,16:15-22:00
+1 415-989-8218Website
Cesario's

Restaurant

601 Sutter Street

~0.4 miMo-Th,Su 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30

Bars

John Foley's Dueling Piano Bar

Bar

~0.2 mi
House of Shields

Bar

39 New Montgomery Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 14:00-02:00; Sa,Su 15:00-02:00
+1 415-975-8651Website
Level III

Bar

~0.3 mi
Lost Cat

Bar

587 Post Street

~0.4 mi
Website
Owl Tree

Bar

601 Post Street

~0.4 miTu-Th 16:00+; Fr 15:00+; Su 18:00+
+1 415 3591600Website
The Mortimer

Bar

~0.4 miMo,Su off; Tu-Sa 16:00-22:00
Website
Swig

Bar

561 Geary Street

~0.4 miTh 16:30-24:00; Fr 16:30-26:00; Sa 18:00-26:00; Su 16:30-24:00
+1 415 9317292Website
Bourbon and Branch

Bar

501 Jones Street

~0.5 miSu,Mo-We 18:00-24:00; Th-Sa 18:00-26:00
+1 415 3461735Website

Fast Foods

Jack in the Box

Fast Food

400 Geary Street

~0.3 mi24/7
+1 415-673-0868Website
Marcela's Taqueria

Fast Food

595 Geary Street

~0.5 miTu-Su 09:00-22:00
+1 415-658-7950
Halal Fried Chicken

Fast Food

601 Geary Street

~0.5 mi
Milan Pizza

Fast Food

606 Geary Street

~0.5 mi
+1 415 6741011Website

Pubs

The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant

Pub

198 5th Street

~0.3 miMo-Th,Su 16:00-25:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-25:30
+1 415 6150916Website
Tunnel Top

Pub

601 Bush Street

~0.3 miMo-Su,PH 16:00-02:00
Tempest

Pub

431 Natoma Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 11:30-26:00; Sa, Su 12:00-26:00
+1 415 4951863Website
Bottle Club Pub

Pub

555 Geary Street

~0.4 miWe,Th 17:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-26:00; Su 18:00-26:00
+1 415 4232582Website
Custom Lounge

Pub

~0.6 mi
Irish Times

Pub

500 Sacramento Street

~0.6 mi
+1 800 800 8008

Cafes

Peet's Coffee

Cafe

155 Montgomery Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 05:30-17:00; Sa-Su off
+1 415-576-8810
Angel Cafe & Deli

Cafe

700 Geary Street

~0.6 miMo,We-Sa 06:00-14:00; Su 07:00-14:00; Tu 06:00-14:00
+1 415 931 3467

Pharmacys

Walgreens

Pharmacy

459

~0.3 miMo-Su 07:00-23:00
Website

Dentists

Serenity Dental Spa

Dentist

345 California Street

~0.5 mi

Doityourselfs

Cole Fox Hardware

Doityourself

70 4th Street

~457 ftMo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa-Su 09:30-18:00
+1 415-200-3444Website

Post Boxs

USPS

Post Box

~296 ft
USPS

Post Box

~0.2 mi

Fountains

Lotta's Fountain

Fountain

~0.2 mi

Beautys

Sugarcoat Salon

Beauty

619 Post Street

~0.4 mi
+1 415 4411868
Crystal Spa

Beauty

577 Geary Street

~0.4 mi
+1 415-829-7553

Tattoos

Masterpiece Tattoo

Tattoo

766 Geary Street

~0.6 mi
Website

Nightclubs

Starlite Room

Nightclub

450 Powell Street

~0.3 miclosed
+1 415 3958595Website
The Endup

Nightclub

401 6th Street

~0.6 mi
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Fitness Centres

24 Hour Fitness

Fitness Centre

~0.3 mi

Department Stores

Ross

Department Store

799 Market Street

~252 ft08:30-19:30
+1 415-957-9222Website

Shoes

Shoe Palace

Shoes

333 Geary Street

~0.2 mi

Conveniences

Mason Liquor & Deli

Convenience

530 Mason Street

~0.3 miFr 10:00-24:00; Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Sa 15:00-24:00; Su off
+1-415-856-8976
Star Market

Convenience

689 Geary Street

~0.5 mi

Supermarkets

Whole Foods Market

Supermarket

399 4th Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 08:00-22:00
+1 415-618-0066Website

Alcohols

King Liquor

Alcohol

693 Post Street

~0.5 mi

Wines

K&L Wine Merchants

Wine

855 Harrison Street

~0.5 mi
+1-415-896-1734Website

Laundrys

La Petite Cleaners

Laundry

310 Mission Street

~0.6 mi

Books

Kayo Books

Books

814 Post Street

~0.6 mi"by appointment or happenstance"
+1 415 7490554Website

Parkings

City Park

Parking

22 4th Street

~379 ft
Portsmouth Square Plaza Garage

Parking

~0.6 mi

Taxis

Taxi Stand at The Westin St. Francis on Union Square

Taxi

335 Powell Street

~0.2 mi

Car Rentals

National

Car Rental

520 O'Farrell Street

~0.3 mi
Thrifty

Car Rental

350 O'Farrell Street

~0.3 mi
Dollar Car Rental

Car Rental

364 O'Farrell Street

~0.3 mi
Avis

Car Rental

675 Post Street

~0.5 mi07:00-17:00

Attractions

Dragon Gate

Attraction

401 Grant Avenue

~0.3 mi