Hats off to the chef. The food here has the flavors I like. Appropriate portions for the price. Not…read moregonna lie, the injera was extra pickled/sour flavored, and I loved it. Its not everyday I run across places with such sour injera, but it just mixes so well with all the juices it soaks up. I would show you my food, but we devoured it too fast. Be ware of parking, its just bad with only 1 or 2 spots out front. Which means your gonna have to walk about 1 to 2 blocks. When you get there you might walk right past it and end uo snooping around the club next door like it did. When you do find it, you feel like Harry Potter did when he found that hidden alley. The fenced off entrance take you through their outdoor dining space before you make your way into the storefront. The exterior decor is set up in a way that shields the customers from the madness on the street. I almost felt like I left seattle for a bit while I was in their domain. I also wish I took photos but, its too small and there were too many customers. I didnt want to invade anyone's intimate dinning privacy. Unfortunately for me I ordered my food ahead of time. I absolutely would like to come back soon while the weather is nice, especially to enjoy some amazing food in their hip outdoor dining area. Feel free to use this info when choosing your next location to dine out.

Ordered inside the restaurant for take out. As we usually do in an Ethiopian place, we ordered the…read moremeat combo and veggie combo. No complaints about the veggie combo, but the meat combo only has two types of meat and is otherwise all veggie/lentil. You'll get better value and variety at other spots for the same price. I liked the sour injera, but it somehow wasn't edible on it's own, and I usually really like it as is. I'd go back if someone else suggested it, but I won't be choosing it as my #1 Ethiopian pick.

Unassuming exterior and lack luster decorations aside, this restaurant knows how to deliver on…read moreflavor and portion size. Full of flavor, we need to order one more injera which is used to scoop up the meal and eat family style. The okra and lentils shine and the chicken is seasoned nicely. Parking is right outside of the restaurant. This is our second time, and we're ordering the same items off of their menu. Friendly staff too, and the food comes out quickly as there doesn't seem to be a time where they are very busy which is a shame.

We love going here for their vegetable combo. It feeds my 2 kids and me for a great price!…read more They have recently updated their food so the injera is always gluten free, and the vegis are all vegan. Their food has been amazing everytime we've gone, and service has been friendly.

This is my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in Seattle! The veggie combo is amazing. And the staff are…read morealways super kind. Highly recommend this place.

I truly had the most flavorful burger of all time. The kifto burger is a must. The awaze wings was…read moreoff the charts and the ambiance felt authentic and cool. I love this spot and will be adding to my rotation!

Shewa-ber does Ethiopian better than NYC. I'm so new to the…read morecuisine so I can't speak for authenticity to the culture but for the American palette the food is fire. You eat with your hands and the different entrees are put directly onto Injera (which is like a naan or roti for Ethiopia but very acidic), they also have professionally rolled injera to accompany the meal. We tried a combination with three different entrees and it was definitely enough to serve two people. The lamb was cut into cubes and very good, the Fish was by far the best and perfectly seasoned. The beef option was not my favorite as it remined me of a sweet pumpkin pie and was shocking. The ambiance felt more like a dark night club but the service was very polite and helpful. Overall this experience has left me craving for more.

Well Yelpers, you have led me astray. My usual Ethiopian restaurant is closed on Mondays so we…read moredecided to try this one based on their reviews. The veggie combo was small and most items were bland. Plus I kept my jacket on as it was cold and the music was still loud after I requested it to be turned down. Honestly, I would give this place a 2.5. Service was fine but at least the veggie combo should be avoided. We are vegetarian so I can't say about the meat options.

amazing food and amazing costumer service SLU has been Blessed by this restaurant i recommend this…read moreplace to all my coworkers and family i wish i could give them more than 5 stars more like 10 found this place by accident now i go there on purpose

The food was very good and I would definitely order the veggie combo again. Great portions for…read morecost! The service was also great - the bartender took my order promptly and even brought it outside to me where I was waiting. It was done really quickly too! Maybe like 10 minutes from ordering in person. The inside looks like a nice little cocktail bar and has TVs and seating. It was pretty empty when I stopped in at like 3 on a Tuesday but that's to be expected for the area it's in. It's kinda off the beaten path and a little hard to spot unless you know it's there. Only downside is their online ordering does not work and they don't seem to answer the phone ever or I would have tried them by now.

A sweet spot, super spot on service!…read more The food was delish! Saucy, spicy, hearty, and fresh. We were so surprised it was 6pm on Friday and we were the only folks there for most of the time, must be more bustling in the late evenings. Sadly they were outta honey wine and their Ethiopian beers and it was a Friday womp! There's a huge stage in the back. Gotta come back someday for the music!

I met an Ethiopian friend here who had recommended it. The food was awesome, just spicy enough, and…read morevery flavorful. We shared their vegetarian plate, with an order of Doro Wat (chicken in sauce) in the middle. I also got some of their house made Teje, honey wine, which was also tasty. Service was impeccable and friendly. They were nice to let is stay for a while to visit. I'll be coming back!

My girlfriend and I had a fantastic experience here today. It was her first time trying Ethiopian…read moreand my second time, first time in years. The food was fantastic. It's such a unique eating experience both with the flavors and physically eating with your hands. The owner does it all here, from waiting to cooking to serving. And she is a gem of a person. So kind and attentive and her cooking of course is top-notch. We had a long conversation with her after our meal about the state of the world. She mentioned she is looking to sell the building soon, so Meskel may not be around for much longer. What a shame that would be. If you've been on the fence about trying it, let this be your sign to go and support this phenomenal business.

Was craving some Ethiopian food in Seattle, and Meskel popped up as an interesting place to try -…read morerecommended by the local community as the restaurant has been around for a long time, like 30+ years long. We went on a Saturday around 7pm and were able to get a table quickly. The parking situation is a bit tricky as from our visit, we were only able to find neighborhood streetside parking on a narrow street that made maneuvering difficult. As for the restaurant, it wasn't too busy when we went - maybe about 2 other parties at the time. The restaurant itself felt very cozy and homey, as you could see from the other interior photos. Service is alright - we seated ourselves and called for the auntie who owned the restaurant to get our order in. We got our food in about 10 minutes, pretty fast considering it was basically only people manning the restaurant. We got the vegetable platter with Yegee Tibs in the middle, which came to about $50. This platter is generous in terms of food, with excellent variety, which I love about Ethiopian food. This was more than enough food to fill us up with leftovers for about one more meal. As for the ingredients on the platter, I thought the injera was delicious - yeasty and robust enough to hold any of the entrees. All of the vegetables on the platter were soft, but had good integrity - it wasn't mushy and was seasoned nicely. The Yegee Tibs was scrumptious, nicely seasoned lamb with a savory aftertaste. This, combined with the vegetable sides was divine. Unfortunately, we wanted to order the Quanta Firfir, but they were out when we went - we definitely will pay Meskel another visit to give that dish a try! (4.5 stars)

My Cousins friend recommended this Ethiopian Restaurant so we decided to give it a try…read more Parking is not so good, very small lot right in front of the Restaurant. You can park along Cherry street. The Waitress asked us to seat ourselves. After seating ourselves we waited about 10 minutes before she made eye contact with my Cousin and brought is Water and or Menus. The Waitress seemed to be involved with the Customers who were seated in the Bar Area. Right when we were getting ready to leave the Owner and Chef Daniel came and greeted us and took our orders. I ordered the Chiken Stew/ Doro Wot 10/10 My Cousin ordered the Cubed Chicken with Spinach 10/10 I asked Daniel if my meal was Spicy and he stated it wasn't. It was to me and he actually came back to check on me and asked if it were Spicy to me and when I said yes he offered to bring me something to cut the Spice. He brought me a plate of mashed Chickpeas with Cubes Chicken and Spinach and to my surprise it helped and it was Delicious. It comes with the Teff Injera Daniel was very Gracious and took over where the Waitress failed. The Restaurant is very inviting and I believe they play live music there was a small stage. I will Definitely return to this Diamond in the Ruff

We enjoyed the meat and veg combo for lunch. A generous portion. There were standouts including the…read moreyellow and orange split pea and lentils. Yum. Also really appreciated the pickled veggies, potato and carrot. One of the meat dishes was grisly, though had a good flavor, and the one in the middle was my fav, dark in color and complex and rich in flavor. I expected Ethiopian dishes to be spicier and I asked about that as everything seemed mild. The server responded all their dishes have this mild level of spice. I'm not familiar enough with Ethiopian cuisine to know if level of spice is a regional thing or not. Tasty just the same. Service was slow but pleasant.

Grabbed a Friday dinner. It was good food and great service. The casual atmosphere is relaxed and…read morenot rushed. The menu is great and has so many choices I recommend it all. Check them out when you visit Glassybaby.

I went to this place solely because when I drove by I thought the exterior was so beautiful. I'm so…read moreglad I decided to go as the food was amazing & I got to explore Madrona which I never would have otherwise. Good prices and no frills - I got an open face sandwich which was perfectly seasoned, light, and filling and my friend got the salmon sandwich which apparently was one of their most popular that day. Potatoes that came with it were cooked to perfection. I would highly highly recommend going on a sunny day as their location has huge windows and it's absolutely beautiful indoors with the sunlight. Service was prompt and friendly and there's such a cozy vibe indoors. Noticed that most of the patrons were incredibly well dressed for some reason. Would definitely recommend and would come back!

from fall to spring, chai from geni's is a must-have every week at my local farmer's market. truly,…read morethere's not a chai that comes close to it in the city-- incredibly well-spiced, as are all their menu items, and always a little gingery. I love their lentil sambusas, and it's always a treat to grab one of their rotating meat entrees for lunch. both of the owners and all of their staff are incredibly kind and friendly, and it's been a joy to be a regular for the last few years. I cannot recommend them enough.

Geni's is consistently delicious, and the best part is they're a local market staple. Friendly and…read morequick service is an understatement! I've only ever interacted with kind and gracious hosts that are deservedly proud of their excellent craft.