Amel's feels like a place that your grandmother decorated in the 90's, but because the food is so great, you see it as charm with a little romance instead of feeling a little old.
If you are going at a peak time, reservations are a must here because it can become quite crowded and the dining style is relaxed, so tables do not turn over quickly.
The menu contains Mediterranean, Greek and American fare. The hummus appetizer is a must on regular visits and the sampler is a good choice for introducing the place to a new comer. The hummus comes served with a warmed pita, bread and onions (yum). The wine menu is quite limited, but it offers a favorite 'pleases everyone' wine we drink sometimes, so it does not disappoint.
For dinner, we have tried everything from kabob sampler, magic carpet rides and other chicken dishes, beef tips and salmon. Entrees typically come with a salad that comes with a signature house lemon vinaigrette. The salad really is dressed to the nines with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olives and feta. The food does not try to be fancy, instead just fresh, classic dishes. The desserts are delicious and very highly recommended, so if you are too full, you certainly will want to get some to go.
Service tends to hover around average, so nothing to complain or write home about there. After a bottle of wine, two meals and often dessert, our bill typically runs over $100, so it is not an everyday place, but certainly a place that you will want to come back to.