Although they prefer to call themselves a bistro, Amber is more of a sleek and stylish place with a focus on quality dining, and the result is there for all the residents of Danville to see. The dining area is accessorized by dark wood and warm lights, while the black granite bar and modern art add a further touch of class.

The kitchen team deftly combines seasonal ingredients to enhance individual flavors, and the outcome - Dungeness crab cake with spicy pineapple aioli, spiced lamb lollipops in port wine reduction and marinated beet salad - is well worth the visit. Main course highlights include black pepper crusted ahi, pan roasted duck breast and leg confit, and grilled Neiman Ranch pork chops with Chinese sausage, artichoke hearts, buttermilk potato puree and mustard cream. Desserts likewise are handled with equal finesse with green tea ice cream bomb and affogato, a shot of hot espresso poured over vanilla gelato.