I had always wanted to try Ethiopian cuisine and this place leaves me wanting more. The owner was very excited to inform us on what to get and how it’s usually eaten. We both ate the veggie combo family style and shared a bottle of honey wine. Plenty of food with varying depths of flavor. The place also felt very laid back and homey. It was money and time well spent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination
MB H
Great experience. Food was tasty, owner spent alot of time talking about the dishes and even brought certain spices out for us to taste (we cook Ethiopian at home alot).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Extra Injera, Doro Wat, Yegeg Tibbs Lamb Tibbs, Red or Yellow Lentils Vegetarian or Vegan Option Available, Miser Wat, Lega TIBS
r c
This place is my go to for Ethiopian food. Lamb tibs is so delectable and something I’ve been ordering for about 20 years. I love it so much that of course I had to leave how to make it but Meskel makes it the best. I’ve tried a few other restaurants while they were closed out of desperation but it doesn’t come close. The lentils, cheese, green chicken and other dishes are all worth a try, see for yourself
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nathan Alexander
Ignore anything under 5 stars. I have been to this restaurant SO many times and the food is always just delicious. The owner/chef is the most kind, genuine and wonderful woman. She always remembers my family and me, even if it has been months and always makes sure our experience is nothing short of excellent. I have loved Ethiopian food since I was a kid and I always thoroughly enjoy going to Meskel. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination
Nely B
My go to in Seattle for Ethiopian food for many years!
Kenneth Wong
Absolutely fantastic! We've been looking for our next favorite Ethiopian restaurant and i think we've found it! The serving was generous, the dishes were both comforting and flavorful. We ordered the veggie combo with the Yebere Tibbs and it's a great way to sample the variety they have to offer. The staff were warm and welcoming. Whether you're new to Ethiopian cuisine or a longtime fan, this spot is a must-visit. A true gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Y
Just WOW! This is hands down the best Ethiopian food I've had on the west coast, I even liked it better than the Ethiopian restaurants I've had in DC, which many will say is the best place for Ethiopian food in the US. The variety of veggie dishes was much more than other restaurants provide, but the depth of flavor was what was most amazing. Very rich flavors, and everything cooked perfectly. We are coming back and coming back often!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination
Dominic D
This place is great!! The food has been delicious every time I’ve gone, both vegetarian and meat selections. Pricing is extremely reasonable and portions are large. Service was great, they have a large outdoor patio, and they’re open until 10p or later every day excluding Monday (latest thing open in the area; Google times are wrong). I’d highly recommend this place to anyone looking for Ethiopian food!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
charles walker
I couldn’t write a good enough review when I tasted the lamb tibs I actually cried the best Ethiopian spot in the city granny in the kitchen and she’s not playing around taste just like at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Witt
Amazing patio and delicious food! 10/10 would recommend
I went to Meskel for the first time today as part of my quest to try every Ethiopian restaurant I can in Seattle.
Meskel was EXCELLENT. There were four of us with medium appetites and we got a veggie combo and green chicken with some extra injera. It was the perfect amount of food. Everything had a great depth of flavor, and the injera was extra tart and yummy!
The service we received was excellent and everyone was so, so kind. We will definitely be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Antelmo Villarreal
This place is amazing!!! I had Ethiopian food all over the U.S. and I really love this place. I am planing a revisit on my three day stay in Seattle. Get the vegetarian combination and keye firfir and thank me later.
Erika Rivas
Always driven passed this place but im so happy I stopped by to give it a try! It has to be one of the best awaze tibbs I've had in the city beside my mother in laws.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Hargens
If you like Ethiopian food, you’ll love this place. If you don’t like Ethiopian food, you’ll love this place as well. The food is made with love and taste great.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angela Green
A Hidden Gem Worth Supporting! Meskel Ethiopian Restaurant is a true gem! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The injera is soft and perfectly tangy, and every dish is packed with authentic Ethiopian spices. The staff is warm, welcoming, and makes you feel like family. Places like this bring so much culture and heart to the community — they deserve all the support they can get. Please give them a visit!
I had always wanted to try Ethiopian cuisine and this place leaves me wanting more. The owner was very excited to inform us on what to get and how it’s usually eaten. We both ate the veggie combo family style and shared a bottle of honey wine. Plenty of food with varying depths of flavor. The place also felt very laid back and homey. It was money and time well spent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination
Great experience. Food was tasty, owner spent alot of time talking about the dishes and even brought certain spices out for us to taste (we cook Ethiopian at home alot).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Extra Injera, Doro Wat, Yegeg Tibbs Lamb Tibbs, Red or Yellow Lentils Vegetarian or Vegan Option Available, Miser Wat, Lega TIBS
This place is my go to for Ethiopian food. Lamb tibs is so delectable and something I’ve been ordering for about 20 years. I love it so much that of course I had to leave how to make it but Meskel makes it the best. I’ve tried a few other restaurants while they were closed out of desperation but it doesn’t come close. The lentils, cheese, green chicken and other dishes are all worth a try, see for yourself
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ignore anything under 5 stars. I have been to this restaurant SO many times and the food is always just delicious. The owner/chef is the most kind, genuine and wonderful woman. She always remembers my family and me, even if it has been months and always makes sure our experience is nothing short of excellent. I have loved Ethiopian food since I was a kid and I always thoroughly enjoy going to Meskel. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination
My go to in Seattle for Ethiopian food for many years!
Absolutely fantastic! We've been looking for our next favorite Ethiopian restaurant and i think we've found it! The serving was generous, the dishes were both comforting and flavorful. We ordered the veggie combo with the Yebere Tibbs and it's a great way to sample the variety they have to offer. The staff were warm and welcoming. Whether you're new to Ethiopian cuisine or a longtime fan, this spot is a must-visit. A true gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just WOW! This is hands down the best Ethiopian food I've had on the west coast, I even liked it better than the Ethiopian restaurants I've had in DC, which many will say is the best place for Ethiopian food in the US. The variety of veggie dishes was much more than other restaurants provide, but the depth of flavor was what was most amazing. Very rich flavors, and everything cooked perfectly. We are coming back and coming back often!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination
This place is great!! The food has been delicious every time I’ve gone, both vegetarian and meat selections. Pricing is extremely reasonable and portions are large. Service was great, they have a large outdoor patio, and they’re open until 10p or later every day excluding Monday (latest thing open in the area; Google times are wrong). I’d highly recommend this place to anyone looking for Ethiopian food!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I couldn’t write a good enough review when I tasted the lamb tibs I actually cried the best Ethiopian spot in the city granny in the kitchen and she’s not playing around taste just like at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing patio and delicious food! 10/10 would recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I went to Meskel for the first time today as part of my quest to try every Ethiopian restaurant I can in Seattle.
Meskel was EXCELLENT. There were four of us with medium appetites and we got a veggie combo and green chicken with some extra injera. It was the perfect amount of food. Everything had a great depth of flavor, and the injera was extra tart and yummy!
The service we received was excellent and everyone was so, so kind. We will definitely be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is amazing!!! I had Ethiopian food all over the U.S. and I really love this place. I am planing a revisit on my three day stay in Seattle. Get the vegetarian combination and keye firfir and thank me later.
Always driven passed this place but im so happy I stopped by to give it a try! It has to be one of the best awaze tibbs I've had in the city beside my mother in laws.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you like Ethiopian food, you’ll love this place. If you don’t like Ethiopian food, you’ll love this place as well. The food is made with love and taste great.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Hidden Gem Worth Supporting!
Meskel Ethiopian Restaurant is a true gem! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The injera is soft and perfectly tangy, and every dish is packed with authentic Ethiopian spices. The staff is warm, welcoming, and makes you feel like family. Places like this bring so much culture and heart to the community — they deserve all the support they can get. Please give them a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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