Ethiopian Restaurants in Seattle, WA

“AMAZING FOOD, gorgeous ambiance, and excellent service!! Highly recommend!!“

“Best Ethiopian food I've had in a while, and everyone is so nice! The food is fresh and even the cheese is made the same day! I'm definitely going to come back here ❤️“

“Hands down! Thanks Agelegil best lega Tibs ever. Best customer service, definitely will be back!!“

“Lovely people, wonderful food, friendly atmosphere, open in the evenings, vegetarian options, right in my neighborhood. So glad they’re here!“

“😍Amazing brunch & BEST ETHIOPIAN FOOD I HAVE EVER HAD - staff is spectacular!!!“

“This is a hidden gem to South Seattle (West Hill) Community. Street parking is available. Fresh brewed coffee imported coffee from Ethiopia! Never too crowded and IF you’re ever looking for a meeting space, I think the business are able to facilitate.“

“Best Ethiopian in Seattle! I come often from the Eastside to get my delicious Ethiopian food here. Everything is fresh. Friendly staff, casual atmosphere and food you will crave and come back for! Five stars! Carol, long time customer“

“Muy buena la comida, la atencion de los chicos es excelente muy buena onda siempre, muy serviciales todos... lo mejor de hudson!!!“

“Went for the first time with a large group of friends — all of us being big lovers of Ethiopian food & Alem didn’t disappoint! The food was delicious (esp the vegetarian combo), the atmosphere was warm and very welcoming, and the coffee at the end of the meal was so beautifully presented. We recommended Alem to more friends and will definitely go back!“

“Some of the best food I have ever had! I will definitely be coming back. The coffee is delicious, too!“

“The food was flavorful and the spices fantastic. It felt like it was made with love.“

“We stopped by there last week for a meal. I had the fish goulash and it was delicious. Service was fine and the background music added a nice ambiance.“

“I used to come here on a regular basis when I lived in Seattle, before the name change when it was called Chef Cafe. I still dream of their gomen— it’s perfectly garlicky and so flavorful. It was a family owned business and the main chef, whose name I don’t recall, used to be a private chef for imperials in Ethiopia. This family was always welcoming, kind, and warm. I pray this restaurant is still under the same ownership using the same recipes!“

“Brought my family to try Ethiopian cuisine (where they’re from it’s basically non-existent). Not pictured, we also had shiro and coffee. Always order extra injera. Family appreciated the alcohol selection. Everything was delicious, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was great.“

“A bite away from home. Yes for this place!“

“Excellent food and attentive service.“

“Sometimes it's hard to see this place driving down Rainier, but you can smell the goodness coming out of here. The patio was packed with locals from the East African community, and not a single hipster in sight, so I HAD to check it out. Glad I did. Took home some amazing spicy lamb tibs and it was so good I just had to take my partner here for dinner a few nights later. She was impressed as she ordered what I had the last time, and I had the Keye Wott (which was nice and spicy but not too spicy). Looks to be a family run joint, and the staff just loved that I came back and brought my partner here. Highly recommended.“

“Very kind people and EXCELLENT food for a wonderful price.“

“This is one of those restaurants where they just have a tv playing the news with the volume on so you know the food is good and the owners aren't messing around. Sambosas were off the charts. Veggie combo very very good. Doro Wot, great as expected, served bone on. They also give you a lot of injera, most Ethiopian places I've gone to, I typically need to order extra. Parking in the back but only two or three spots and there's like some wood pallets around. I wanted to ask them if I could have a pallet but I didn't.“

“Sooo good. It was my husband and I’s first time trying Ethiopian food and I’m glad we picked this spot. Staff was very kind and the food was super fresh, portions were huge and plenty for a sit down meal with some to take home for later. We will be back!“

“I enjoyed sometimes ago It was great .The kitfo and tibs has great home food style“

“Ahadu has fresh, delicious, healthy food! Prices are very reasonable and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. Addirionally, they are one of the only Seattle Ethiopian restaurants that makes 100% teff injera, allowing this gluten free Celiac to eat safely. Thank you, Ahadu!“

“Teferi Abay treats everyone like family. Very good place. Great food and atmosphere.“

“Okay, so we just tried this Somali place on Rainier Ave and wow, it was amazing! It’s a little off the beaten path, which was nice. The goat was unbelievably tender – seriously, the best I’ve had. Portions were huge, we practically left with four meals! The rice was perfect and they gave us a free banana, which was a lovely touch. It wasn't super busy when we were there, which was great. The couple running it were so friendly and welcoming. My only suggestion would be to bring cash, the card machine didn’t have a tip option. Definitely going back!“

“Hahu Cafe in Seattle is a hidden gem for authentic Ethiopian cuisine. With delicious dishes like injera, kitfo, and shiro, plus amazing coffee and warm service, it's a must-visit. The cozy ambiance and late-night hours make it perfect for a unique dining experience!“

“Probably the best Ethiopian restaurant in Seattle, and that’s saying a lot because most Ethiopian places are really good. We had the spiced tea and the meat combo, and everything was absolutely delicious. Between the delicious food, wonderful service, and smell of incense, we left feeling absolutely satiated and satisfied!“

“Just grabbed lunch at that place on S Mead St. It was packed, seriously long wait even though the menu looked pretty simple. The food was decent, portion size felt a little small for the price. The staff were all super nice, even though they seemed a bit overwhelmed. Maybe a few more tables would help!“

“excellent coffee ! best hazelnut latte in Seattle! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10 stars out of 5“

“I will be making my first Ethiopian dish and came here for a couple items that are hard to find elsewhere. Injera and fenugreek seeds. The lady working today was very friendly and helpful, as the fenugreek was in a ziploc bag and not labeled. The injera looks very good and has a nice color to it. Not much parking out front so I parked next door and walked over. Great little market, just research what you need ahead of time so you know what to look for since many items are not labeled. Good prices too! 3 large injera and the bag of fenugreek is bursting at the seams. Just $10. I will come back for more authentic Ethiopian ingredients!“

“Just had dinner at Momona in WA 98118. It was really busy – had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. The staff were so friendly, almost like family. I got the salmon and it was seriously amazing, really flavorful. Portions were good value. Just a heads up, double check the hours online, Kenny mentioned they were closed on Sunday even though the website said they were open!“

“Sabah Restaurant is an absolute gem! The Somali
food here is authentic, delicious, and prepared with exceptional care. Every bite reflects quality ingredients and traditional flavors that transport you straight to Somalia. The freshness of the fish and seafood is outstanding—you can taste the difference. Whether you’re craving grilled specialties or flavorful seafood preparations, Sabah delivers consistently excellent food. The portions are generous, prices are fair, and the entire experience is wonderful. Highly recommend visiting Sabah Restaurant if you want genuine, high-quality Somali cuisine. This is a must-try for seafood lovers!“

“Just had a quick lunch at Zula on Rainier Ave. It was pretty quiet when I was there, maybe 3-4 other tables occupied. Portions were decent for the price, nothing spectacular but satisfying. The staff seemed a little distracted, and the place felt a bit sterile – could use a little more life. Parking was easy, thankfully!“

“Stopped in around 12:30 am on a Friday morning after flying in from MPLS. Mersab also known as hunny (forgive my spelling) was very accommodating and kind with her service. The atmosphere is also spectacular and I wish we had a place similar back home with just as good of food! Hoping our schedule allows us to come back before we head home.“