Ama Raw Bar - West Village

“I recently hosted my husband’s 40th birthday dinner here, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations from start to finish. From the initial planning process with Carly to the exceptional service we received the night of the event, everything was seamless and thoughtfully executed. Brandon, the manager, and our waiter, Luis, were absolutely outstanding. They were attentive, hands-on, and incredibly observant throughout the entire evening. One detail that truly stood out was when they brought out a celebratory round of shots for the table and thoughtfully made two of them cranberry juice after noticing my sisters weren’t drinking. It was such a small but meaningful gesture that perfectly reflected the level of care and attention they gave our group all night long. The food was phenomenal, the pricing was very reasonable, and the atmosphere made the celebration feel so special. We left feeling genuinely taken care of, and I cannot thank Carly, Brandon, and Luis enough for helping make the night unforgettable. I would absolutely host another party here and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for amazing food, exceptional service, and a truly memorable experience.”

“While unable to make it during Happy Hour, I still think the regular menu is pretty well priced for the amount of seafood you get! Lychee martini was really good, and the oysters and mussels come with various sauces and bread buns. Both were great. The oysters were raw not cooked, for anyone wondering, and the mussles weren't rubbery and came in a great sake broth. Made a reservation so there was no wait time but it still wasn't overwhelmingly crowded and the atmosphere is chill, servers were super nice and accommodating to any allergies.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AMA on Downing Raw Bar absolutely blew us away. Every single dish we tried was exceptional. The sashimi salad was so fresh and vibrant, and the oysters tasted like they came straight from the ocean. The yellowtail jalapeño was hands-down the best we’ve ever had anywhere—perfectly balanced and bursting with flavor. The surprises didn’t stop there. The mushroom fried rice was unlike anything we’ve had before—deep, earthy, and completely addictive. The chicken wings and chicken quesadillas were creative and so satisfying, while the cod cakes were out of this world, crispy on the outside and tender and fluffy inside. To top it all off, the lychee martini was fantastic—not overly sweet like many places make it, but smooth, refreshing, and delightfully potent. The atmosphere was welcoming and cozy, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Service-top notch! We can’t wait to be back!”

“My Honey found the gem 💎 for me. He surprises me with his research and I surprised him with back to back oyster intake🤣🤣🤣 Next new restaurant for my seafood adventures. I must say fabulous food and good services. Firstly As soon as we entered ,a great welcome by hostess… followed by very enthusiastic and great server named LOUIS. Who helped us on menu and on my seafood adventures. Happy hour and drinks menu were good. For drink we had SPICY PALAWAN PEAR PRESSURE MATCH PARADAISU Unfortunately I didn’t get any drink picture 🤪 But trust me over all drinks,foods and service were 10 out of 10… 100% recommended Being new to seafood and new to oyster craze. We ended up getting 3 rounds of oyster from happy hour. ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you AMA for delicious dinner. Going back soon 😘”

“Had a good late sunday lunch for their happy hour. Restaurant was empty i guess at an odd hour but the food and service was great. The roasted oysters for the specials the server recommend were amazing. Oysters were fresh and the sauces complemented well.”