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Chef Cafe
94/100 (698 ratings)
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"I strongly recommend Chef Cafe for excellent Ethiopian food! It had been multiple years since we had eaten here, and because very recently a..."
Anthony B
"I came to Chef Cafe regularly for 12 years, usually for the veggie combo, lamb tibs, kategna, or foul. Their foul and their gomen wot were the best..."
Ethan Cheng
"MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PLACE! The owner knows my whole family, they ask about my kids and husband every time I’m in there! Telling you I’ve never..."
Arianna Gardner
"Hands down the best Ethiopian food in Seattle. Delicious flavors and huge portions. And to top it all off the owners are..."
Jeff Admon
"I absolutely love this place, best Ethiopian in Seattle, but they have moved recently and I have no idea where. Drop a review with the new address..."
Daniel Lauzon
"Don’t be deceived by the modest exterior of this amazing place - the owner is genuine and hospitable, and the food is so very delicious. I’m glad..."
Elaine Liu
"Absolutely our favorite Ethiopian place. Owners are lovely and the food is consistently delicious. The price to quality ratio is crazy good. Love..."
Max Johnston
"This food was spectacular. They have a wide range of options, the seasoning was balanced and worked together. Their dishes were interesting and very..."
Gavin Caruso
"If you’re looking for an upscale place, this ain’t it. But if you’re looking for delicious affordable Ethiopian food with friendly and prompt..."
Nancy Wagner
"I love the veggie combo, so much food for a good price and so delicious. I eat here all the..."
Sadee Monroe
"This is definitely my favorite Ethiopian restaurant. I’ve Been going here for over a..."
Michelle Tonneslan
"Always the best Firfir, Fish Gulash, and Cutlet..."
Brooke M
"The place could seem a bit dirty especially if you focus on the kitchen. The food was amazing! And the owner I think, was really kind with..."
Wendy Xiao Man Liu
"Amazing food! So tasty, with traditional bread and very flavory. Big portion and lovely staff. Highly recommended. Pricing is very..."
Gulnaz Kordanova
"I happened upon this place by chance on a rather cold, wet day. I've never had Ethiopian food before and did not really know what to expect. I could..."
Kate Harrison
"Best Ethiopian food I've had in the..."
Shane
"Delicious Ethiopian food, big portions and a very good..."
Viridiana PoncePortillo
"I thought the food was quite good. A lot of "Ethiopian" places you get low quality, overcooked meat and bland sauces. This is definitely not one of..."
Justin Zak
Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant
88/100 (49 ratings)
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"The food was excellent.. some of the beef was a little on the tough side as in lower quality cuts of meat. But that was completely overshadowed by..."
Jonathon Edge
"This is some of the best Ethiopian food I've ever had. I've tried most of their menu by now and everything is fantastic. I'd definitely recommend the..."
Nora Smith
"This is one of the best Ethiopian Restaurants my husband and I have been to including ones in Washington DC and Las Vegas. 5 of us shared 3 menu..."
Alexis Kaplan
"Gojo is our favorite Ethiopian restaurant in Seattle. I grew up in Africa (my parents set up flying doctor services in several countries there..."
Dan Voetmann
"We had ethiopian food for the first time. It was very delicious and a nice amount of food. Also has an authentic atmosphere. Was a very nice..."
Michael Pienau
"This is the real deal - great food, cozy, authentic atmosphere, friendly staff. This ranks almost near the top compared to the 7 or 8 Ethiopian..."
Ben Falk
"We've been here three times. They had by far I think the best Ethiopian food we've had in Seattle area. It's so sad to hear they are closed for..."
Gill Chang
"This was my first time having Ethiopian food and everything was delicious! Very satisfied. Can't wait to go..."
Michelle “Vixy” Dockrey
"The food is great. Try the stir fried beef (dereq tibs) it is great. The place does not have a hostess so you need to find a sit yourself. The food..."
Mesfin Mulugeta
"pretty good ethiopian. Probably my fav meat combo meal in seattle so..."
Seth Lewis
"Best Ethiopian food in seattle. Only exceeded by management and..."
nathan peadon
"honestly one of my favorite resturants I've ever been to. The food is cooked on point and the price is..."
Robbel 0914
"Best Ethiopian Restaurant in Seattle Love..."
Deidre Meshesha
"Best Ethiopian restaurant in the Seattle..."
Samuel
"Best..."
Adin Surafel
"Good job goje..."
amanuuel Tuku
Cafe Soleil
87/100 (196 ratings)
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"I really enjoyed this place. We ordered from the brunch menu and got the smoked salmon with potatoes, rosemary chicken sandwich, mint tea, and latte...."
Addis (Addis)
"Popular neighborhood restaurant with friendly and attentive service. Stopped by for lunch on a Saturday around 1pm and ordered the open faced..."
Kelsey Sagawa
"Beautiful experience that took me to bussington city. Chef’s kiss😙😙beautiful customer service. Shoutout to a man named Beruk who showed..."
qwe rty
"Beautiful little cafe with some of the best French toast, freshly squeezed orange juice and scrambled eggs. All home made ingredients including the..."
Rob Marshall
"I have never had a less than wonderful experience at this restaurant. The salads—we had one of each—are excellent, cold, fresh, well dressed,..."
Karen Stuhldreher
"Nice French Toast, Big waiter was very nice. Smoothies are available..."
Jaiveer Chauhan
"bussin Truly a hidden gem! The dishes are full of flavor, perfectly portioned, and the price is pretty nice as well—especially for Seattle haha!..."
Alex Chin
"It is hard to imagine that the best most accessible brunch place in Seattle could be at an Ethiopian restaurant, but such is the nature of most..."
Kanhar Munshi
"Amazing food and employees were very attentive and polite. The restaurant is in a cute part of the city and has French aesthetic! Food was delicious..."
Maleda Sims
"This place is amazing! The atmosphere was warm and cozy with lovely music and amazing service and wait-staff. Our server took us through the menu and..."
Claire Johnston
"Visiting from New York we stumbled into this hidden gem. Probably one of the finest brunches I've had in Seattle. Simple, elegant and tasteful. The..."
Rahul Vishen
"Love this place, great food, always a chill atmosphere. The brunch menu and the dinner menu differ, with dinner being Ethiopian and pasta. Great..."
Raven Kelly Smith
"Such a cute little hidden gem with a jazzy French bistro vibe. Unpretentious delicious and nutritious food, never a line and very friendly..."
Neha Raina
"We love this place! Charming and quiet, the staff is super friendly and helpful, and the food both times have blown us away. I crave it all the time...."
Emily Neeleman
"One of the best hidden gems on the west coast. The ethiopean dinners are..."
Yung Bald
"I love this cozy restaurant! Beautiful atmosphere. Great service. Simple and tasty menu for brunch and dinner. Can’t recommend..."
Sarah R
"The nearby Cafe was a huge wait and this place was completely empty, which is criminal. My partner and I came here on a whim and I can see this being..."
Kevin Knutson
"Old school feeling Seattle Breakfast Cafe, family run. Totally nice. And no line. Lots of mediocre breakfast places with long lines in this town...."
Gentry Lange
"This is truly a hidden gem in the neighborhood! The food was excellent! The proportions were great! We were there for brunch and it was such a..."
Sydney Rogalla
Cafe Selam
87/100 (825 ratings)
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Ethiopian
African
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"Swing by Cafe Selam when you’ve got a little time — service moves at its own pace, and is always attentive and kind. For years, I’ve been..."
Bean Y.
"This place is a local favorite! Cafe Selam has fantastic Ethiopian food - and if you live nearby, you’ll start to crave it once a week. I’m not..."
Huong Truong
"Wonderful Ethiopian cooking in a neighborhood setting. Their Injera is terrific. We had the vegetable combo platter, Doro Wat and Lamb Tibs, with a..."
Michael VonKorff
"First time trying Ethiopian food and was not disappointed! The meat and sauces were very tasty and the portion sizes were generous, everyone was..."
Casey T
"Wonderful Ethiopian cuisine. $. Feels like comfort food. Vegetarian dishes, plus beef, lamb, chicken, and fish are on the menu. Mild spicy for the..."
Cory Herndon
"Awesome Ethiopian food. No-frills and super clean tasting. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The doro wat was perfectly cooked and so tasty...."
Christopher Gorrie
"My family and I enjoyed Ethiopian food for the first time in Cafe Selam, the food was absolutely delicious and the girl that was serving us was a..."
daniela sereni
"It was my first time eating Ethiopian food, and I am in love! We will return for sure! We tried the vegetarian combo, and it was more than enough for..."
Thabata Regiani
"Went with friends, we got 2 veggie combos perfect for 3 people. I like the Alisha wot, it was delicious! Food is delicious but it is not as flavorful..."
Katia Ortiz
"Love the portion and service. We ordered beef tibs, lamb tibs, and a fish dish. The fish was too spicy for me, but the other two meats were great. If..."
Melissa Chu
"Best Ethiopian food I have ever had. (And I have been in Ethiopia!) Don't expect much atmosphere - just amazing..."
David Albert
"Incredibly good food, best veggie platter I've tried yet of multiple places, & lovely people fostering authentic warm interactions while taking your..."
Lime Tree Island
"Every time I've eaten at Cafe Salem has been completely delightful. I love all of the workers there. Food is out of this world. Have been waiting to..."
Victoria Martinez
"Go-to spot for Ethiopian. It is filling and fresh. Huge portions! The meat combo is nice, but I love the qey wot so much. The lamb in general is..."
Daniel Hernandez
"Casual dining with excellent food. I had the vegan injera platter and it was fully seasoned and filling 🙌 staff are great and the vibes are..."
C Carter
"Great food! Pleasant staff! We liked eating outside, only wish there is more space outside with slightly larger..."
Deepthi Chandramouli
"Ordered the vegi combo, the meat combo, and the beef tibs. For the vegis, each was very distinct and flavorful. The beef tibs were juicy, tender, and..."
Victoria Chen
Jebena Cafe
86/100 (985 ratings)
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Ethiopian
Vegan Options
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
African
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"Martha you could easily make us fat and happy. You made us feel like your favorite relatives. Your food is wow simply wow. First meal ever to make..."
Chazz Thomas
"Jebena is an excellent restaurant, with an attentive owner/staff Marha. She checked frequently to make sure we were enjoying our meals, which we did,..."
David J. Gonzales
"LOVE this place. Easy for vegans, the veggie platter is so good. The staff are wonderful. Highly..."
Becki Thorley
"Jabena’s felt like you were visiting a friend’s. Amazing food and friendly workers! Fun atmosphere. Small restaurant, busy, neighborhood dining..."
Angelina Denver
"Awesome food, decor could use an update but so far this is the best Ethiopian food I have had in..."
Rhea Lahiri
"Best place in town by a mile! Best Ethiopian food I've ever had! Great service..."
John Watkins
"This place is amazing! The lady that owns it is the sweetest person and is the main reason I come here. The service is always wonderful and the food..."
Michelle Brauchla
"Food was amazing and the service couldn't have been any better! I can't wait to go back to try their..."
Naquin Jalisa
"So good ... can't wait to come back for breakfast..."
Kristen Van Embden
"The atmosphere was excellent! Beautifully designed. The food was perfectly matched. The owner, Martha, was there and served us and everyone else with..."
Aiyana RaeLeigh
"We love their vegetarian combo platter -- one of my all-time favorites of any I've had..."
Denise Coles Padget
"Absolutely fantastic cafe and restaurant! Very nice people working..."
Eric Thorson
"Fun!! Great hospitality. Great place to go in a..."
Brenette Rundquist
"The food was great. Not a good place for a large..."
Cathy Sullivan
"Delicious food, and the owner is friendly and welcoming. I live nearby and come in every couple months. Highly recommend..."
Iris Estell
"Food was amazing. I will certainly return again..."
Webster Silver
"What an unexpected treat! We looked for a local lunch restaurant while in the neighborhood, and Jabena Cafe was so good we will be back. It is..."
A. Klarke Heinecke
"My boyfriend and I visited this place, and we instantly knew it was going to become our comfort food for as long as we are in seattle! Cozy inside,..."
Serena Kim
"The owner, chef, and server is precious. The food is cooked with heart and has great flavor. The beans (garbanzo and lentil) dishes shine. The meat..."
Gregg Bloom
"My first experience of Ethiopian food, and how amazing it was at Jebena Cafe 🤩. I found it just like home made Indian food. We tried Meat combo 3..."
Shiv Kumbhar
"This restaurant is nestled in a charming neighborhood plaza, which also houses two other eateries. Despite being a bustling hub, we managed to secure..."
Kimberly Pham
"Jebena is a warm and cozy place with a lovely owner and great food. As most reviews have mentioned, the owner is warm and welcoming, and she even..."
Siddharth Warang
"Super delicious, fresh Ethiopian dishes. We had several dishes, both vegetarian and meat dishes, and they were all superb. Light, no grease,..."
Sharon Blackford
"Greeted so sweetly as we walked in. We were made to feel very welcome. We ordered the large combo meal for 3 people so we got a taste of everything...."
Fiona Bratvold
"When I lived a couple of blocks away this was a weekly eat of mine. I’ve since moved out of state and currently having my partner pick up a Togo..."
Sarah Marsh
"My husband took me out on my birthday and i must say what a friendly customer service. One of the must try Ethiopian restaurants at a reasonable..."
Sijeeta Deb
Altaye Ethiopian Restaurant
86/100 (113 ratings)
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"The food was fantastic. This was our first time trying Ethiopian cuisine and the lady running the restaurant provided us with some valuable (and..."
Sean Seattle
"Wonderful place with the best food. Family owned and super friendly folks. Everything tastes amazing. The service is fast too and always so..."
Thistle Roses
"I was uncertain about what to expect due inconsistent reviews. We were served within a few minutes of arriving. The hostess was very pleasant. My..."
Tim Meagher
"Altsya is a sweet, cozy, family -owned gem. I had a wonderful late lunch there today. I ordered the veggie combo. My food was delicious, the..."
Lydia Olchoff
"Great homemade authentic flavors, BEST CHAI I've ever had! My boyfriend and I a little trouble finding the place (no thanks to GPS), so we called to..."
Renate Huber
"Titi is a most wonderful host making wonderful food. Simple and great flavors. We've been coming for years and continue to come for the smiles and..."
Lance Rasmussen
"I haven't been here in about a year, but this place is incredible. The authentic Ethiopian is the best I've ever had. The owners are really..."
Tylor Bennett
"We love this place and the people who own and operate it. It's a small and intimate family restaurant. The food is excellent and reasonably priced..."
Stephen Bamford
"When actually discussing the food this is by far the best Ethiopian in Seattle. The alpha and omega. Their success is largely due to having one..."
Alexander Youngblood
"Altace has amazing homey foods. Titi always greets us with a smile on her face and is so welcoming. I recommend this place to all of our friends and..."
Jesse Diepeveen
"Tiny place with only 4 tables. Lovely. Warm and welcoming. Delicious! I've never enjoyed Ethiopian food..."
Aaron J. Schmookler
"The service was very nice and the food was good. The injera was not as sour as other Ethiopian places (or what you'd topically find in Ethiopia) but..."
Woody Sobey
"This place is great! They graciously served a party of 15 people this evening. The food is wonderful and the owners are very..."
Motorhead Fan
"Food is always amazing and SUPER affordable. My friends and I always get two sampler plates and an extra entree it's about 50 dollars for 4 people..."
Michael Fico
Agelgil
86/100 (440 ratings)
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"My friend and I came in accidentally before they opened and they still seated and served us. First time trying this location. Great portions and very..."
first last
"Food was scrumptious and price for the value was great as well. I had leftovers from dine in and also ordered to go. Will definitely not be cooking..."
Sheila Api
"The food is pretty good but at least for my taste it tasted like it had 0..."
Amirhossein Herandi
"Food was pretty good. I got the combo meat and veggie plate. I think its enough for 4 people. I have never had ethiopian food before so this was a..."
Connor J
"Delicious and really well priced! Highly highly recommend. We ordered 2 specialty combo plates to feed 6 people, and had leftovers to feed two more..."
Kevin Zhou
"An Ethiopian meal for us westerners is an event in its own right, and Agelgil is no exception. We ordered the combo platter and honestly I didn't..."
Justin Chan
"So delicious. The sambusa was extremely fresh and tasty. The vegetarian platter was awesome! I can’t wait to come..."
Elizabeth Paiva
"So delicious!!! Everything I've had is amazing. I love getting the Meat Special so you can have multiple things to choose from. Great service,..."
Michelle Wong
"This was superb. My last experience with Ethiopian food was in Reno, and that was great... This was better! I recommend a combination, just get..."
Mike Reynolds
"I had celebrated my birthday here. The food was great. The service was ok. As she was busy. But she didn't pay much attention to our table. She went..."
Looky Here
La Teranga
85/100 (237 ratings)
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African
African
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"This was best and most uniquely flavored food I've had in a long time. I suppose if I were familiar with the cuisine of Senegal I'd say different -..."
Angel Latterell
"Bold, delicious flavors! Even the rice was flavorful. The owner/chef is very warm and helpful. Not good for large groups due to limited seating...."
Sarah
"The boyfriend and I headed here for dinner before a movie at the Ark Lodge. Coming from the DC-Maryland area, we don't have as many great West..."
Metta C
"A refreshing change from routine. The food taste is really unique, and in a good manner. Not only food but even the drinks are unique. Who could have..."
Amol Thorat
"Fantastic food. The owner/ cook was very nice and pleasant to talk to. The place is small, but, very intimate. Definitely visit again. The lamb is to..."
Boby Kay
"senegalese food is amazing, and this place does it best. options here for omnivores and vegans alike. the restaurant is a narrow slice of columbia..."
Bean Y.
"It's a small restaurant but the owner is really passionate about sharing his food and culture with others. Love the thiebou djeun, which is a..."
Jason Zhou
"Ordered the prawn special; sauteed prawn and veggies over coconut curry rice, bursting with flavor. Instantly in..."
Eimi
"This place is a little delightful hole in the wall. When we got to the restaurant, I was a bit skeptical, but then I saw their menu and all the..."
Katie Griggs
"Incredible food with vegan options and amazing roasted animals, too. Very generous portions. Amazing for carry out, yum! Super tiny space, though,..."
Jen Havener
Enat Ethiopian Restaurant
84/100 (1541 ratings)
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Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Ethiopian
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"The vegetarian plate and injera were both delicious! The injera was the perfect balance of sour and savory. The lentils and greens were so..."
Tammy Terrio Kaminski
"Best injera in town, including gluten free. Outstanding prices and food. I love the veggie combo, tibs and the collard greens. The waitress is very..."
Nata De Coco
"The food and decor are simple and inexpensive, but delicious. The injera bread seems to be made from the original grain, called teff, with a rich..."
Paul Roby
"Terrific flavors with heaps of food per serving! Brought back childhood taste bud..."
Everett Mellish
"Amazing veggie combo! The staff is so friendly and the environment is..."
Karen Clarke
"This was a delicious adventure. Food was amazing and service was exceptional. Enjoyed the variety of their vegan..."
Wilma Geertgens
"Have been delaying trying the Ethiopian restaurants since moving here from Ethiopia. Worth the wait - the restaurant brought me back - both because..."
Celine Barthelemy
"It was great. Raw meat is the best. Friendly and..."
Anna R. McConnaughy
"Great service and amazing food. We walked in and were seated..."
Nicole Askarian
"Delicious!! Full stomach with a wonderful tasty..."
Rowen Ardon
"I've been to several Ethiopian restaurants in Seattle and Enat is by far my favorite. I have regular cravings for the veggie combo and they must be..."
Elizabeth Martin
"I love this place! The food is delicious! The atmosphere is plain but the service is friendly and efficient. You have to get comfortable eating with..."
Jennifer Jenkins
"Never been to Enat but I ate leftovers that my wife brought home. They were spicy and delicious and I couldn't stop eating them. I want..."
Rick Furman
"It just makes me hungrey yammmmm I want to go and get it right..."
Sun Lege
"Very good Enat combination, yum! Thank..."
Sarah Lauritsen Mills
"The rare affordability and great quality is what makes this place noteworthy. The sambusa were freshly fried and very flaky, I preferred the beef to..."
Pfeifer Hill
"Delicious food! I’m not an avid Ethiopian eater so I have no point of reference there, but the food was delicious, fresh, and great portions for..."
Kaela Jiron
"Came for a weekend lunch, having heard great things about Enat, and this restaurant more than lived up to expectations! Service was remarkably fast,..."
Den V
"Very tasty, and a convenient location for us. Also very reasonably priced-- too reasonably priced, frankly. We left a big tip. The Enat Combination..."
Sarah Evanson-Isaac
"Great size!One entree is enough for 2 people. We liked the combination plate and it’s a lot! We went there on a sunny day. The large glass..."
ニッコル猫
"Came here for a celebratory meal and was not disappointed. I'll return for a humdrum meal. Lunch or something. Soon! Food was well seasoned and..."
Terran Wheeling
"The food tastes great and the Doro wot was delish! It was fresh and yummy. Veggie platter was yummy too. I'm not sure why but after we got home we..."
visva m
"I ordered from here before and so grateful they are open on Sunday. I drive up from Olympia area because I crave the amazing traditional dishes..."
Gwen Cross
"Best Ethiopian food in the greater Seattle area! We cannot get the enough of their veggie..."
Heather Poole
"The food is delicious. Even though I'm not a vegetarian, I always get the vegetarian combo. It comes with plenty of injera and is easily four meals..."
Lisa Mullinax
Meskel Ethiopian Restaurant
83/100 (423 ratings)
Restaurants
Ethiopian
African
Vegetarian Friendly
Ethiopian
African
Vegetarian Friendly
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Sit down
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Ethiopian
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"This was my first time trying this cuisine. This place was clean and almost felt like a restaurant in a home (my be it was ) . I went for lunch very..."
Sangita Bist
"Best Ethiopian food I’ve ever had. The owner is so sweet too. Really feels special, like home..."
Matt Rigg
"Delicious food and great value for money. Two of us shared the vegetarian platter and it was pretty filling. I liked that there were many different..."
Divya Sundaresan
"Their food is wholesome and their service excellent with great vegetarian options! The Ethiopian tea is one of the best I have had so..."
Seema Acharya
"Great place to have some Ethiopian food in Seattle. The food was delicious and service was good as..."
Navin
"Very excited to bring my husband and some friends here, and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious, reasonably priced, and the owner is very..."
Kelsey C
"Great food, family-owned, authentic. We (including our kids) have loved going to Meskel for..."
SeattleDan R
"Delicious food, great vegetarian options and the owner was very..."
Gnyanesh Gandhe
"Google should change their rating scale. This place deserves 10 stars. I drive 2x a month an hour each way. The owner is always friendly, the staff..."
Nate Popovich
"I grew up eating authentic Ethiopian food and this is some of the best tasting and most authentic I've ever had! It really is like homemade! The..."
Monique Tenison
"Amazing veggie platter. I've never had an Ethiopian dish with so many different curries and veggies. Every dip was so flavorful! I also thought it..."
Stella Liu
"The food is..."
Jay Gardner
"My daughter and I have been craving Ethiopian food for months. We drove from Lynnwood and took it home to eat. Meskel never disappoints! My daughter..."
Mona McD
"This place is fantastic and a POC women owned restaurant! I ordered food to go on a recent visit to Seattle and the dishes were all very fresh and..."
Jessica Thomas
"So delicious! And the owner was very nice and accommodating despite us arriving shortly before she planned to close. Will definitely be going back..."
Seth Perlman
"Wow! Absolutely delicious. Husband and I had the veggie combination and the keye firfir served family style and let me tell you, it was one of the..."
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"Delicious with comfy, cozy vibes and kind..."
Sara Ficklin
Safari Njema Restaurant
83/100 (186 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Vegetarian Friendly
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Fish
Tilapia
African
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"I Have been coming this place for years they serve Very delicious kenyan food and the service is good. first time customer try the fish with rice or..."
Kamil Ismail
"My older brother Abdullahi always would get the Ugali and fish plate. Thanks to him I learned about this restaurant. Amazing food with amazing people..."
Naima Abdi
"This place is great! Don't let the negative reviews turn you off, the food is incredible! It takes a long time for the food to come out so just plan..."
Michael Murillo
"Fresh and well made food. Everything is made from scratch. Pro tip: order to dine and to go in advance. It gets busy and their food is made from..."
Naj A
"The food always excellent- service cab use some..."
The Goddess
"Delicious food, large portions, and very nice..."
Marisol Ramirez
"Very friendly people and really great tasting food. If you are worried about the speed of the orders they mentioned next time I could call ahead, but..."
A G
"Very quality and delicious food, great customer..."
Maxwell Mukiri
"I had the ugali and fish and that was special. My favorite from Safari..."
Hazzma MH
"I have been here, food is great and is as Kenyan authentic as it gets! Chef will actually come out and ask you for any specifics of your food . Very..."
Patrick M
"The food is Awesome and friendly..."
Robert Sidhe
"Best Kenyan restaurant in Seattle love ❤️ there ugali and fish 🐠 really delicious 😋 thanks 🙏 the good 👍 work thanks for the hard work..."
Ahmed
"Nice place with a very sweet lady, who will make your food taste as home..."
Hanna Yuzyuk
Saba Ethiopian Restaurant
83/100 (370 ratings)
Restaurants
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Reservations
Seating
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Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
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Mid-range
"We have been visiting this place for over 4 years and this review is long overdue. Today, we had the large veggie platter and lamb tibs and they..."
Brian O'Mara
"Really good, with great prices! The veggie combo is just over $20, but I believe it can fill 3 people up -- got it once with someone else and we were..."
Tiffany Chou
"We got the small veggie combo with two types of lentils (yellow and red), red split peas and okra as sides. The lentils and split peas were great...."
Nischint Ramesh
"Their Dora wot and beef tibs are to die for, all served with unlimited injera bread baskets. I am a meat eater, but this is a place I have actually..."
Sandeep Panda
"It a delicious place. The served food is great and vast. All the personnel is very friendly and helpful. Hope to return in the..."
Sergio Velazquez
"This was my first time trying the Ethiopian cuisine and I absolutely loved it. This restaurant is basically a no frills place and quite functional,..."
Jyotsna Vairagkar
"Delicious and plentiful food. For 4 people we got the large veggie combo and a three dish combo and now have a full take out box for the next few..."
Adrian Borealis
"One of my favorite spots when I am in the area, I only wish I was near there more often. The food is always good, and the service is good as well. ..."
Osama Hamdan
"Stopped by at Saba's while passing through Seattle. Delicious food. I normally have something to complain about after each Ethiopian restaurant..."
Luly Dennisa
"It seems like a hole in the wall from the outside, but this is a favorite spot of local Ethiopian people. Excellent vegan platter and they even make..."
Malina Righter
"At Saba bar & restaurant, I was greeted by very friendly people and experienced very fast, equally friendly service. Both the bartender and waitress..."
Jacqueline DiRubbo
"My favorite thing about Saba is that it's a hopping restaurant that's open super late! I'm able to get my favorite dish (green chicken) until 2..."
Jess Sudo
"Such great Ethiopian food! The staff was very nice and attentive. The small veggie combo platter was more than enough for 2 people. The lamb tibs..."
Charlotte Zuzarte
"This was my first experience with Ethiopian food... SO GOOD! The explanation of the flavors were not featured on the menu so I had to wing it, but I..."
Tiffany-Ashton Gatsby
"Big portion that are sure to fill you up. The server was quire attentive as bd explained the options/sizing to us which was very helpful. We did the..."
Anne Saint Eloi
"It's an authentic Ethiopian restaurant both food and decor wise. Their veggie combo is delicious. The various curries that come on top of the..."
Urvashi Chaudhuri
"I've been looking for a go-to Ethiopian restaurant in Seattle, and tonight I tried Saba after trying several other options. One of those options, the..."
Brian Sandford
"We ordered a veggie large combo. It came with 3 types of lentils which were good. The bean and spinach are the highlight of the combo. It was simply..."
Ashwin Sathya Raghunathan
Assimba Ethiopian Cuisine
80/100 (485 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
"Wandering around the area after a convention, I stopped in because the smell was so wonderful. I was the first customer of the day and treated..."
Tammie Haley
"The food was excellent. Is by far the best Eritrean/Ethiopian food I had in Seattle area. However the restaurant was little bit disorganized, I had..."
Free Amhara Country
"First time here and fantastic experience both in service and in food! Great selection and many choices. So very tasty!! And the staff were all so..."
Karen dopheide
"Wow we got the meat and veggie combo. It was absolutely stellar and rich with flavor. I also thought it was a really good spread. Definitely get the..."
Blake Berry
"I had come here to explore the Ethiopian cuisine and I have to say the experience was amazing. Based on the previous reviews here, I ordered the..."
Castern Fernandes
"The last time I had traditional Ethiopian fare was in Addis Ababa, and this place is easily as good as the best I had there. Outstanding, tasty,..."
Jane Davidson
"Delicious and fulfilling! Got the Zagol combo (which has veggies and a meat dish), honey wine (which was really sweet!), and the jebena coffee..."
Aila Jiang
"Nice spot for some tasty Ethiopian food. Was impressed by the fact that 1 person was serving the entire restaurant and she was still attentive and..."
Amber Ferger
"What a wonderful experience it was. Me and my husband visited this place on Sunday afternoon for lunch. Staff is really helpful and the place it very..."
Urvashi Gaitonde
"Best restaurant and delicious food. I appreciate the..."
Israel Berhanu
"Delicious food in a cozy setting. We got the Veggie combo and each of the selections were fresh and delicious. Down a star for having no other drinks..."
Sins Of Wanderlust
Wonder Ethiopian Restaurant And Sport Bar
80/100 (701 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
American
American
Mediterranean
African
Italian
Ethiopian
Italian
Mediterranean
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Mediterranean
African
Ethiopian
Italian
American
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Ok my favorite family dinners and welcoming atmosphere. I'm excited about the weekend jazz bands that play every Friday and Saturday Nights. It's..."
LaTonya S. Ausler
"The food here is full of flavors and delicious. I think it is the best Ethiopian restaurant in the Central District area. They also have a full bar..."
Kimberly Pham
"Ordered Veggie combo and it was delicious. Many options available for vegans. Considerable portion for the price. But, injera was cold. Nice ambient..."
Siddharth Mahendran
"We had such a wonderful time here, today. Friendly service, and great food. The Zil Zil tibs and Shiro are..."
Jojo Hendrix
"Very polite service. Food is outstanding! My wife and I shared 1 meat and 1 veggie sampler. The multitude of flavors they cover is great and both..."
Benjamin Hayes
"Came here to celebrate my girlfriends birthday on A Saturday. They had live jazz and they sang her happy birthday. The staff also helped us bring out..."
Sresan Thevarajah
"Great food, friendly service, and live jazz music on Friday night! Make sure you try the spicy Ethiopian fries and the gomen be..."
Pietro Paparella
"This is t he one and only Ethiopian restaurants I go to in Seattle. The server who helped (I wish I got her name) was so nice and helpful thank you...."
Tsedi
"Great food, great Tej (mead), good music. Just wish I had noticed the 20% large party service charge before tipping as well as the additional 3.5% on..."
Joshua Johnson
"The food was amazing! Out of the 8 of us, 4 of us ate vegan options and we were so happy with our everything. Our server, Lina, was amazing as well!..."
Andrea
Queen Sheeba Ethiopian Restaurant
79/100 (1211 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We have been coming here for years and the ownership and staff have changed a few times, but we have always had a delightfull experience. The food..."
AC Braddock
"Went for dinner with three of us. Veggie combo was awesome and we added two of the chicken dishes to go with it. Yum! The outside of the building..."
M Eschen
"Vegetarian Review: I loved the vegetarian meal. All the curries on the plate were really flavorful and distinct. My favorite was the green one. The..."
Niti Gupta
"Delicious and high quality Ethiopian food in a cozy atmosphere in Cap Hill. Would totally recommend for a group of friends or family. Super fast..."
Bruce Morris
"We got two veggie combos and everything was delicious! This was my first time trying Ethiopian food and it makes me excited to try more! I..."
Brittany Dean
"This is good quality Ethiopian food, in a pretty, old home off Broadway. The injera is soft and not dried or stale. The gravies are not oily. We..."
Ritika Rao
"okra and red lentils were wonderful. Our server was very nice, though the place is very understaffed. I will come back. note: it's not the place to..."
Grace Huang
"Delicious vegan meal. We tried the veggie combo entree and the vegetarian roll appetizer. Very rich flavors and amazing texture of the injera! The..."
Erin Gorup
"I thoroughly enjoyed the food the quality and freshness was on point! Service was great and eating with my hands makes it so much more enjoyable...."
Massango “GodChild” B
"We got the meat combo and veggies combo (all in one platter) and it was fantastic. The seasoning was really tasty and the meat was cooked to..."
Thang Phu
"Really nice clean atmosphere. Feel fancier than it is. The food was really good. Lots of options for whatever your diet. This could be a good place..."
Topher Judd
"This is some of the best Ethiopian food I have ever had! The injera had a beautiful tasty sour to it, and the dishes were perfectly seasoned and..."
Lana Nelson
"Delicious and affordable vegetarian option in the mixed veg platter! I wouldn't mind if it were more spicy though. The atmosphere is calm and..."
Robert Clark
"The food was amazing! It was such a cool experience to eat from one plate (we shared this between three of us) and without utensils. Price was really..."
Tifa Almeida
"Update: I went back another time and they fixed the problem. Beware ordering on Eatsteet. They take your money when the restaurant may be closed...."
Andrew Smith
Cafe Ibex
76/100 (668 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
"This is an authentic Ethiopian experience. When they bring your food you discover there are no forks or spoons. That is because you use your injera..."
C Jerry Franklin
"First time eating Ethiopian food. Thank you for the great experience. I highly recommend this..."
Scott Clark
"We just got back from a wonderful meal at Cafe Ibex. It really is terrific Ethiopian food! Just south of the Mt. Baker light rail station on Martin..."
Megan Cornish
"Great food. Good price. Good service. I really love the lamb..."
Aimee Ama
"Absolutely ..."
Anthony J. Ferrara
"Absolutely delicious! We got the beef and lamb combos, which were fantastic! Plan on wearing your stretch pants, and designate a driver because you..."
Becki Witherow
"This wonderful gem of a restaurant will surprise you. Upon entering you are greeted by rich, earthy incense and a bright, golden-colored interior. ..."
Imani OB
"One of the best experiences I have had at an Ethiopian restaurant! This is the 3rd time I have booked Ibex for a work celebration. Not a lot of..."
Y G
"LOVED THIS PLACE!! First time at a Ethiopian restaurant and I can’t believe I’ve been missing this my entire life you get to eat with your..."
Tony Da-Tiger
"I have a favorite restaurant that I visit for Ethiopian food that ended up closing early. My daughter had recommended this restaurant, and I am..."
Yonnie P
"Absolutely delicious. Not only is the food fantastic, it is also super affordable. The meat combination is plenty to feed 2 people. The chicken,..."
Thang Phu
"Great Ethiopian food! I like this mixed platter! Good for 2-3 people and the price is very cheap!! Don’t forget to try the Ethiopian coffee there..."
Suhaib Borgeia
"I came in with a big party (11 people) and they seated us without any issues at 1pm. The service was a little slow but the waiter was very nice and..."
Sebastian Tien
"Another Gem. Nice cozy restaurant, with a special occasions room in the back, with a stage..a sports bar, that is open yet private. Warm home like..."
Adonis El-Mohtar, MFA
"Fabulous food, friendly folks. Fish tibs, green chicken, veggie combo are a must every time we..."
Katie Gillum
"I've eaten at this place a few times now and each time I was thoroughly impressed by the food and the kind waitresses. The portions are large for the..."
Diego Froiland
"Delicious Ethiopian food for a great price. The taste was very pleasant and there was clean atmosphere. Definitely recommend if you're in the South..."
Chuks C-M.
"This hit the spot. I needed this. I is spicy, hearty, tangy too and perfect. I needed this. MmmmmMmmmMmmm I cannot download a video I guess but I..."
Kmanara Brown
"My favorite place! Recommend beef tips spicy and the veggie combo. So..."
Jaz
"My favorite food in Seattle! We get take out a couple tubes a month and have been for about 6 years (after Tagla closed, miss her so much!) and it..."
Pat Beurskens