Ethiopian Restaurants near San Francisco, CA

“Ordered the spicy beef dish and it was just the right amount of spicy, I was raised on spicy Korean food and I love hot, hot sauce on my tacos.
Plentiful injera, the dishes here demand more of an ethnic appeal which is to use your fingers to eat.
The man works the counter gives me such chill vibes, like he's seen it all while remaining stoic so I really wanted to support his business plus I live literally a few steps away
Had to come back the next day, and ordered Sambussa which was so good, they can really do different things by changing the type of filling while keeping the flaky outside goodness I feel, and also got the half beets/potatoes and half cabbage dish. (They let you half and half any two similar priced dishes)
I brought my book and read while waiting, such a great time, the relaxing atmosphere almost invites you to dine in with pajamas
I will try the chick peas or mushroom dish next and yes the book will be accompanying me.
Furthermore, this place is definitely crafted for friends and sharing and laughing

Vegetarian options: Appealing“

“I really enjoyed my meal there last night. Ordered the vegan combo with the gluten-free teff injeera. The only thing I had to send back were the side order of mushrooms. I requested little or no oil and the dish was drowning in oil. They took it back, no problem and removed the item from my bill. I will go back!“

“Loved every bite of the food and appreciated all that Injera.“

“The good. Food itself is amazing (at least vegetarian food is) I can’t remember where or when I had food with so much taste, flavor and authenticity in San Francisco.
The bad “Cafe Ethiopia” does not serve coffee, listed beverages or deserts!
Ethiopian food is eaten by hand, not possible any other way but you’re not given any napkins or towelette to clean your hand before or after eating.
This restaurant has potential but lack the knowledge how to run a restaurant. Please don’t be put off by my comment. The food is really good.“

“This is the finest neighborhood venue, great atmosphere, great service, excellent bar, Good Food 👌“

“Fast service. Order by QR code and phone. Yummy food!“

“I had heard about Radio Africa & Kitchen, a nomadic restaurant, last year and was really intrigued. An Ethiopian chef who had worked at Bay Area restaurants for the past 20 years began serving meals for 15-20 friends at his home. Radio Africa was born and the buzz about this underground supper club spread and he was soon serving his meals at a local cafe. He's since migrated to Coffee Bar in Portrero and serves some of the most heavenly Mediterranean and Red Sead fusion dishes on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. All the dishes are made with locally-grown fruits and vegetables, as well as meats and fish produced with sustainable practices.

Man, the food was just amazing. We ordered the "Mezze" to share; the combination of all five appetizers:
- Radio Africa house smoked rainbow trout shrimp cake with pistachio romescu and herb salad
- Seared ahi tuna and wild rice rolls with harissa and mixed radishes
- Heirloom tomato and arugula salad with sumac and manchego cheese
- Spinach and wild nettle soup with saffroned kefir and mustard blossoms
- Edamame hummus with green olive oil and Tartine bread

All five were fantastic, bursting with unique complements of flavors and textures, really exceptional. For $30, it's quite a bargain, too.

That would have been more than a sufficient amount of food but we also split an entree: the artichoke encrusted Californian halibut with potato-summer squash tagine and toasted pine nuts. The fish was melt-in-your-mouth cooked-to-perfection goodness and the tagine was savory and delicious.

Our server was friendly, attentive, and charming; in step with the casual mood of the low-lit, spacious upstairs that serves as RA&K's dining room.

I highly recommend you check this place out, it's a unique treat.

Oct 11, 2009“

“Excellent Sunday vibe good music and good food“

“This Ethiopian Restaurant has been our family fave across 4 generations💚 Over the years: my grandma, my father, me, and my son…we dine and we bring friends! Highly recommend the restaurant and check out their partner Brundo Spice Company—spices and retail items available at the restaurant as well. The marvelous new location on San Pablo Ave. is vibrant, spacious, and inviting✨ Try the Vegetarian Sampler with extra Injera, followed by a Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Latte and dreamy Tiramisu. Sheer divinity!💗“