not my favorite dining experience.... when i first found amp 150 on the internet, i saw a few positive reviews that piqued my interest. not knowing fully what to expect, i was thinking, weirdly enough, by its name, that it would be more of a nightclub kind of dining atmosphere. not really being into that scene and yet still interested by the little i had read, i was pleasantly surprised to find it styled so differently.
the interior of the restaurant is classy and modern, open and airy, being integrated right into the side of the hotel foyer it shares space with. i found the ambient lighting and decoration to be also very warm and welcoming.
unfortunately, the inviting appearance soon gave way to an upsetting experience with the service. not being used to eating in a hotel restaurant, i inquired at the front desk how to proceed. the attendant gave me instructions to see the hostess at the bar, who would help me. though it was early afternoon and there were only a couple other diners, i stood there waiting, quite visibly, for a good while before being acknowledged.
when i was greeted, rather than kindly explaining where to sit and how to order, i felt as though i had to obtain the information acquisitively, in a manner i can only describe as being very reluctant and brusque. i will say, however, that the lady, who turned out to also be my server, did seem to warm up as our interactions progressed, and even later engaged me in some friendly conversation.
from her recommendations, i ordered the share hand-cut fries, large-bite pan-seared wahu, and brownie trio for dessert. the food is excellent quality, very appetizing and flavorful. yet the portion sizes seem very modest. the menu describes them as bites, small and large. for good reason, apparently, as that does not seem to be very far from the literal truth. the server explained this clearly, and made recommendations accordingly; and although the three plates, taken together were mostly satisfying, still, i could not help feeling, walking away, that i would have liked a little more food.
the fries were the exception, being share size, and came with somewhat generous quantity. prices seemed reasonable for the quality of the food and atmosphere.
overall, i would not give my dining experience at amp 150 a glowing review for the above-stated reasons. however, the positive points mentioned cause me also to feel that it was not a complete let-down. and my initial, negative service interaction may not be typical of what others may encounter.
so if you're looking for a classy atmosphere with an inviting, open layout, have time on your hands and an appetite that does not require large amounts of certain menu items, i would suggest checking out amp 150. you may be quite pleased with the result.