Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant

$ • Ethiopian, Coffee Shops, Vegan

Hours:
4717 University Ave, San Diego
(619) 285-9722

About Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant

Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with delicious and flavorful food, accommodating special requests and providing amazing service. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, reflecting the warmth of a family-owned business that puts love and care into their cooking. Known for its generous portions, the restaurant is reasonably priced and delivers unbeatable flavor. The service stands out, with friendly staff eager to answer questions about the culture. Guests can enjoy traditional Ethiopian art and a great ambiance while savoring dishes like the Dulet, alwaze ribs, and yebere siga wot. For an authentic experience, the "coffee ceremony" is a must-try, and the food is served in a family-style shareable way. A combined #11 and #17 combination plate with injera bread is highly recommended for those looking to explore a variety of flavors.

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4.8
225 ratings
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Food
4.9
Atmosphere
4.8
Service
4.9

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I have never eaten Ethiopian food before and it was suggested to me by a parking attendant at the San Diego airport. I must say it was pretty good I got the combination plate which came with regular beef, spicy beef and spicy chicken with salad and bread (I forgot the name of what it’s actually called). This hospitality was amazing and welcoming. I certainly enjoyed the food and it was really different for me. The spicy beef didn’t have enough beef which is why it got a 4...read full review

I’ve tried the vegetarian plate, and would recommend that. I’ve tried many Ethiopian restaurants around San Diego, and this one is the best. Everything is fresh and has a nice taste.

great food and excellent service

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 12 - 10PM
Wednesday 12 - 10PM
Thursday 12 - 10PM
Friday 12 - 10PM
Saturday 12 - 10PM
Sunday 12 - 9:30PM
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