This was my first time trying Ethiopian food, and what a beautiful experience! We came as a party of six to celebrate and didn't call ahead, but we were welcomed and taken care of wonderfully. Our waitress was excellent! She patiently explained the different dishes, answered our questions, and made sure our food came out in a timely manner. The owner was just as welcoming and even helped us celebrate and took pictures with us, which made the experience even more special. Great food, excellent service, and such warm hospitality. They definitely made my first Ethiopian food experience one to remember! read more

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It's been along time since I've came to eat here! This place is one of my favorites! We got the combination plate! We were so full and it was two of us! Food is delicious and so flavorful! I am never disappointed when I come here! Friendly staff, place is clean! Parking is a little tight. Only thing is the plate they put the food on looks a little smaller than the big round ones they use to use. read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Addis Combination (Serves 2) - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

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I've been coming here for years but I forget to take pictures and write a review. This picture is the veggie combo which is my go to order. It's from 2019. Love this dish here! Their injera is the best! The service is warm, the restaurant is very clean and decorated well. Can't wait to go babk! read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie combo, chicken tibs, beef. Yum! - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

This is by far my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in the Bay. And I usually always get this combination - the shrimp tibs and chicken tibs. Everything. Is perfectly seasoned and they cook it with the right amount of flavor. I forgot which cocktail drinks we got because I got a little tipsy from it but they were delicious as well. And the lady working there is very nice and the restaurant has nice open windows, with a lot of sunlight shining through. read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Shrimp tibs and chicken tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

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It's been a while since my husband and I had Ethiopian food. This restaurant hit the spot. We ordered the Addis Combo, which comes with both vegetarian and meat options. I requested the server if the beef dishes could be kept separately so they are not touching the vegetarian dishes and they were kind enough to accommodate as you can see in the picture. The food came out very fast and it was delicious. They also have a dedicated parking lot which is very helpful when you're in Berkeley. Highly recommend this to anyone who is craving Ethiopian food. read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Addis Combination - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

My brother was excited to try something different. I went with him to support. This place has its own parking lot which is a plus. Service was good. We were the only ones there on a Saturday at lunchtime. The Ethiopian black tea with ginger and clove was good since it was cold inside. The waitress let us sit near a heat lamp. My brother really liked the tartare sliders. We shared the combination plate which was basically a sampler of all their meats and lentils. It was served on top of injera and included extra rolls of injera. I would say it's like their version of rice or naan. It's what they eat all their food with. U eat with your hands. The injera is spongy and a little sour. It was all very filling. It tastes healthy. The spices were interesting and had some heat that made my nose run. The Bathroom was very clean fyi. Food was interesting, but maybe just an acquired taste. it's worth a try! read more

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Delicious food, clean environment, waitstaff friendly and courteous, authentic Ethiopian offerings on menu, prices reasonable, servings large, indoor and outdoor seating, clean restrooms, parking in site. read more

Absolutely delicious food with fast and friendly service. My group had the Addi's combo w/ an additional meat combo; this was a perfect serving for three (hungry) individuals. The meat was tender and everything was incredibly flavorful. I would absolutely return when I'm in the area next! read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Addis Combination (Serves 2) & Meat Combination - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

I have been wanting to try this place since the start of the year. I'd never had Ethiopian cuisine but had heard a lot about it and have always wanted the experience. My sons treated me for my Bday and I absolutely loved it. I failed to get my server's name or she may have refused to give it to me. I think I got on her nerves with all of my questions, lol. We arrived just after opening. It wasn't too busy but a second server would've speeded things up a bit. Fish Goulash 5outta5 I don't know where to begin. The awaze sauce w/garlic, onions, peppers & herbs blew me away. The injera was the utensil. Using it to grab a piece of the tilapia, whilst also sopping up awaze sauce made for an excellent bite. I should've ordered some to go. Tilapia fried filet 5outta5 It was fried & seasoned to perfection. I don't eat a lot of tilapia but I could have theirs routinely. Banatu 3outta5 The meat was tender but the sauce lacked flavor. We requested spicy but it didn't deliver. Spaghetti w/chicken I forgot to try it but my son said it reminded him of another restaurant's sweet spaghetti. He liked it though. Honey wine 4outta5 It's a unique flavor. It's sweet, tart, w/a mild bite on the end. I had two. Baklava 3.7outta5 It was different. It was my first time having it. It had a flaky crust and moist center but it really didn't have a lot of flavor. There was a hint of sweetness but nothing that made me want more. There's a small stage where I'm assuming a DJ or small band, gets busy. Very chill vibe. Parking could be a challenge when they're busy but street parking is available also. We enjoyed ourselves. I'll definitely be visiting again and soon. read more

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I ordered the two person combo platter that allows you to sample a little bit of everything! I loved the lentils and meat that had a dark red sauce. The sauce had so much flavor, without being salty or spicy! I also really enjoyed the salad and spinach (I think?). The salad was refreshing and paired well with the more flavorful meats. The spinach was also well seasoned! I appreciated that they gave us more enjera, when we ran out of the initial enjera batch. Would come back again! read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

Addis is back with a comeback and here to stay. After a very long time being managed by new ownership after another, finally the right one is running this show, transforming it to be one of the best Habesha restaurants on the strip! Woman owned establishment grinding really hard to maintain the essence of what she has created with pride and dignity. The vibe is right. Food is for the gods: fresh, authentic, flavorful, and served with abundance. Hospitality is first class. Hookah to my pleasant surprise. Weekday lunch buffet. Nightlife at the bar is super chill. I came with my brother for dinner at 7pm and didn't leave until 2am. I sign off with ten fingers. Check it out! read more

Addis is rising to popularity and I was so excited for this to be my first intro to Ethiopian food! There was one parking lot dedicated to the restaurant, which was nice! No need to worry about street parking. Our server didn't seem too engaged with customers, but was nice. We ordered the Addis Combo and Kifto Special as our entrees. The special came out first but we were really confused where the Kifto Special was, turns out they added it onto the same plate without telling us. I wish our server communicated with us about that. For the food, I was not expecting Injera to be sour :0 It was very good and reminded me of the tartness that sourdough has. Overall all of the dishes were good, the Kifto Special and lentil dish were my favorite. I don't think the samosas are worth it, although the dough was nice and fluffy on the inside with a crisp exterior. read more

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Excellent food with options for vegetarian and meat for meat lovers. Amazing jazz on Fridays with full bar. I strongly recommend Addis Restaurant. read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant was such a great experience. The food was rich in flavor, fresh, and super comforting you can really taste the quality and seasonings in every bite. Everything paired perfectly with the injera, and the portions were filling and worth it. The service was also friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. If you're craving Ethiopian food or want to try something new, Addis is definitely a spot I'd recommend. I'll be back fr fr read more

This is my fam's favorite restaurant for Ethiopian cuisine. The Food is always delicious, perfect portions with usually enough to take for another meal, Price is reasonable. Love the authentic decor and music. Will return again. read more

This restaurant gets a 4 thumbs up from my family. The service is good. The ambiance is very nice, warm and inviting. And the food is delicious. The injera is gluten free so it works for me. We discovered this place number of years ago and it's probably our most frequented Ethiopian restaurant. There is a small parking lot next to the restaurant. I personally really like that there is a sink outside of the bathroom since we eat family style with our hands , it's easy to wash hands. We ordered Doro Wat, the lamb but I can't remember the name and a vegetarian combo platter. Excellent food!! I highly recommend it and suggest you try it. If you've never had it and like Indian food, the food looks similar. You eat the injera bread with your hands similar to using roti or naan but you should know that the flavors are different and you might be surprised by that. But once you get used to the difference, I suspect you'll love it. One more thing... While Ethiopian food is flavorful, you can control the spice level by letting your server know how spicy you'd like it. read more

Amazing! We ordered the Addis combination for the table and split it. It comes with the meat combo and vegetarian combo. The meat is cooked perfectly in its spices. Amazing with the Injera bread! Service was good, friendly staff. Nice spot to check out in the area. read more

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My cousins and I were craving Ethiopian so we decided to try Addis for the first time! We ordered the veggie combo, kitfo dulet (raw), fassolia, and the Kornis. Kitfo dulet (4/5): we got the kitfo dulet raw. The kitfo dulet is minced beef with mixed with ghee, onions, and green peppers. Veggie combo (4/5): nothing outstanding, but still a solid choice if you want to try different vegetarian options. Kornis (3/5): this included the kitfo, sautéed injera, and lamb tibs. Everything tasted fine. It's a good choice for those who want variety. Fassolia (5/5): this is a dish of stewed green beans and carrots. This dish was surprisingly all of our favorites for the night. The vegetables were soft, warm, and perfectly spiced. I'd definitely recommend the Fassolia to anyone coming to Addis. Overall, the food was pretty good. The interior of the restaurant was clean, and the service was good. The staff are friendly and helpful and check in with you once in a while. read more

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If I could give it 0 stars I would. The waitress Ganit was rude. When she found out we had a Groupon she was angry. We mentioned that we had never had Ethiopian food before and she was very dismissive. The so-called Prime Rib " Tibs" that I had was so tough and grisly that it was inedible. Such a disappointment I really am sad that another human being could be so horrible. read more

Food The food was ok. I really liked the carnage and greens. My daughter likes the salad. We got the veggie and meat combo, which was plentiful. It had a spicy beef, a beef stew, and Doro wot. We were given 1 egg for 3 people. I felt one of the beef dishes were overcooked. My daughter felt the chicken was dry. The injera was different from what we had at other ethiopian restaurants, but it was still tasty. My other daughter liked it all, so we are mixed in our opinions. All agreed that we would not go back. Now let me say this, we are not saying that the food is bad. That is not the case. It was just different from what we're used to eating. Not all ethiopian places are going to prepare their food the same way. So this is not a negative review about the food... it just wasn't for us. Service, we were warmly greeted. Seated and our orders were taken. The server was very attentive, and it was a nice experience. Ambiance, this is a very nice place to come for cocktail or happy hour if you live in the area. They have a well stocked bar. The restaurant is open and inviting. read more

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My friend and I visited Addis Ethiopian Restaurant on Friday, 2/9/24, for an early dinner. We decided to order the Kategna as the appetizer. It was crispy and delicious. For the main course, we got the Meat Combination Platter for Two. It came with 3 Ethiopian meat specialties such as the Doro Wot, Sega Wot, and Sega Alicha along with Injera, Ayib, Boiled Eggs, and a mini Salad. All of the meats were beyond flavorful and bold in taste. My friend and I finished the entire platter feeling full and satisfied. For the drink, I had a glass of Ethiopian Honey Wine. It was sweet and I enjoyed it very much. Everyone inside the restaurant was pleasant. The customer service was attentive and lovely. The indoor ambiance was decorated nicely with flowers and candles at each table. Overall, Addis Ethiopian Restaurant is a great spot to satisfy Ethiopian food cravings. I recommend coming here. read more

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Some of the best Ethiopian food I've ever had. The food is always fresh and the staff are nice and quick.

This place is so cute! The African music was great. And the waitress was really nice.

Love this spot the people are super friendly and have little holiday events. Kitfo and Chicken tibs with veggie platter is our go to. Have been eating here for 7 years and it's consistently tasty. Honey wine and their teas are also great. read more

Tonight was my first time ever having Ethiopian food and man, have I been missing out. I am visiting on a work trip from California and was taken here by a coworker whose friend is Ethiopian. This was one of the four restaurants the friend had recommended and we enjoyed our meal here. The restaurant is definitely a place for the locals as there was a group of friends sitting around the bar during our entire meal. It smells heavily incense inside, which you quickly get used to as you dine. While there were one or two servers, the service was not inattentive. We ordered both of the vegetarian and meat, combination dishes, as well as Ethiopian spiced tea to drink. The spiced tea reminded me of a simmer pot I might boil on my stove to make my house smell good; it tasted great too. Really lovely use of spices in all of the dishes. We did run out of injera at a point, but were able to order more to scoop the last we could eat of the platter. Sharing the two platters was a good size order for two women and there was some left over. What I love about this cuisine is that you feel full, but not disgusting. I can't wait to try more Ethiopian restaurants in the future. read more

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My wife and I love Ethiopian food and have been exploring the numerous restaurants in Oakland. The Yelp reviews and photos looked really great and we just had to try Addis. We both get our go to dish, the vegetarian combination and it was delicious. We especially enjoyed the red lentils which had a lot of flavor and a little spiciness. The injera was fresh and nice and thick to hold up the food. Addis had something unique and awesome...a sink to wash your hands outside of the restroom...Brilliant!!!! They also have a private parking which is a bonus. We will definitely be back :) read more

!!!!Very disappointed with one of the waiter!!!! I visited Addis Ethiopian Restaurant in Oakland, California on December 14, 2024, around 9 pm. I was disappointed by the customer service. The woman seemed upset about the tip I gave her on previous visits and insisted that I pay the full amount this time. She mentioned it was my second time not fully paying the service charge and seemed upset, almost like accusing me of stealing. This I never heard of it anywhere. While the food was great, the rude service left a bad impression. I won't be returning, and I hope the staff can improve their professionalism and friendliness in the future. The music volume also needs to be improved. It to loud and annoying!!!! read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Street Business Name - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

Love it here. The food is incredible. The staff is always friendly. The ambiance is amazing. Honey wine a must order. My wife and i literally drive the hour and twenty minutes just to eat here. Totally worth it. read more

We went mid-day on Sunday 4/26/2026. It's always been great in the past, but we hadn't been in a couple years. The food was good, not great, but the horrible service turned it into a bad experience. It was pretty dead only 2 other tables, but service was slow and unfriendly. Our server, brought our food, and never returned, she was just at the counter talking to friends and what seemed to be other employees about 15ft away from us. I had to go up to ask for more water. Then after we finished waited 15 minutes+ and finally had to go up and ask for boxes and the check. Unacceptable service for the prices they charge, unless they don't expect to be tipped, but then just make it self-serve and let us know. I have never had such unfriendly and terrible service at any Ethiopean restaurants, they have always been welcoming and friendly. No reason to go back to Addis, so many other better options in Oakland. read more

Delicious food!! The owners are very nice and we're always smiling. We did not know what to order for our meat and vegetable combo so we told him to order for us and he chose the best foods. When I ate the food, I could not stop smiling. My boyfriend and I ate the whole thing. read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

I love Ethiopian food, and there are so many wonderful Ethiopian restaurants in Oakland but I always come back here. I love their food and ambiance and warm service. I always recommend this place and it never disappoints. read more

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WHEN: Saturday, 2/18/23, 7pm PARKING: private lot available but plenty of free street parking Heard good things about Addis. Came by 7pm on a Saturday but there was no wait bc there's plenty of tables inside. They've definitely tried to make the inside a bit nicer with cloth napkins and glass tables. Our server was really friendly. Seemed like everyone there was eating the same thing, the very foreigner friendly Addis combination that samples a bit of everything. Addis combination ($41) -- served on a huge flat platter you get 3 pre-determined veggie and meat options and a bunch of injera on the side. For my second time ever eating Ethiopian food, I really enjoyed it. The combination is huge and is a good portion for 3 people. The flavors were deep and I love injera. Only thing is the meat was very tough. read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Addis Combination (Serves 2) - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

Love this place! The fassolia is unlike anything I've had before and it is an absolute must try. SO delicious. read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

Very good food. I am an Ethiopian food lover. My favorite is the injera bread and the veggie combo. read more

Came midday for a nice meal, and was happy with what I got.It was my first tome getting ethiopian food, so I didn't know what to expect. After eating here, I'd definitely reccommend ethiopean cuisine to one who havent tried. I reccommend getting any kind of combo platter, and a warm drink. read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

When I'm there I always order the chicken tibs and kitfo rare. For newbies you get get it well done. It is spectular and set me off on a mission to acquire the spices that give these 2 dishes that zing. I now make my own spiced butter and will use the residual herbs to spice my Thanksgiving turkey. Since that only happens once a year, I always go back to Addis because it's easier (and tastier.) Spaghetti and ribeye tibs is the additions if I bring guests with me. Try it you'll like it. And if you must you can ask for utensils but sometimes food just tastes better while eaten out of hand. No one is out here forking wings... read more

Addis Ethiopian Restaurant - Chicken tibs, kitfo rare - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

Food - Addis platter x 2 - Ethiopian honey wine Service - Sam the waitress was lovely!! She checked in multiple times throughout the meal and they brought the food out quickly. The meal was nutritious and DELICIOUS!!! Ambiance - absolutely amazing! The music was good the people were cool and overall had a wonderful time :) read more

Great servers and good portions. Nice place for 3-5 people tables. Authentic, heaters outside.

We arrived just as the live music started which added a lively element our visit. We were seated right away and the service was fast. We ordered the vegetarian Kornis & the Addis combo for our party of 4. We enjoyed the large platter of food of which it came on but we didn't receive any meat dishes which by the menu description we should have gotten. We dis enjoy their Injera better than other places tho. Its tartness sort of resembled sour dough bread. I really enjoyed my honey wine and it was a big pour so a good value there. read more

I love this place so much that I start eating the food as soon as I take it out, right in their parking lot. (they do have ample parking space by the way.) I adore their Adoro Wat and Kitfo. The cardamom spice in kitfo gives a special kick. The spiciness of Kitfo is beautifully offset by the accompanying salad and cottage cheese. The injera portions are ample! Today I ordered the meat combination and Kitfo. They came with 3 foil-wrapped rolls of injera! Usually, the Kitfo is bedded on a nice portion of injera. Today, I noticed that the Kitfo was milder in flavor than usual and lacked the generous portion of injera. Nevertheless, Addis always satisfies my cravings for Ethiopian food and I will be back again. read more

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