Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 1029 reviews

What Audrey Q doesn't like about Zobel:
First time trying Ethiopian food and it was a great experience. The server/bartender was really helpful while we were unsure of what to order. The beef was super flavorful and the portions were generous. The sourness of the injera is not a texture and flavor that will need to grow more on me. View all feedback. What Becca R likes about Zobel:
Ordered Grubhub for a lunch zoom meeting with a credit from work. I got the combo and extra injera, and I kid you not, what arrived was enough food to feed a family of 3! It was so lovingly packaged and everything tasted wonderful. The injera wasn’t too thick and was so springy and tangy and perfectly soft. My fave Ethiopian place in the area has always been Cafe Ibex (best kitfo and wot) but I really enjoyed the fla... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 60 reviews
Brenna
09.08.2023 - 10:10

Very good. Small businesses need our support and I highly recommend this spot.

Frank
09.08.2023 - 10:10

We seek out Ethiopian restaurants as there are none in our hometown. I had some questions about the menu but did not feel like the waitress answered any of them...

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David
09.08.2023 - 10:10

This is the REAL deal. Great food, attentive staff and verrrry reasonable. Highly recommend.

Sumit
09.08.2023 - 10:10

Best Ethiopian food in town. The restaurant looks a bit shady when it comes to ambience but overall good dining experience

Mia
09.08.2023 - 10:10

We go to a lot of Ethiopan restaurants but this one is our hands down favorite. Food is simply delicious, waiters are lovely and they have a nice selection of E...

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Yelp
3.7 ★ from 79 reviews
Sabrina
21.05.2024 - 18:57

I have been to this Ethiopian spot so many times, and I am so blown away by the fact that this might be one of the best food deals in all of Seattle. For $20 fo...

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Kim
21.05.2024 - 18:57

We got their combination plate and all of the items included were delicious! We split this plate between 4 people and there was more than plenty to go around. I...

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Audrey
21.05.2024 - 18:57

First time trying Ethiopian food and it was a great experience. The server/bartender was really helpful while we were unsure of what to order. The beef was supe...

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Huong
21.05.2024 - 18:57

We stopped here after a fun scavenger hunt event nearby and wasn't disappointed. We ordered the veggie combo and although it was a bit of a wait even though we...

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Harley
21.05.2024 - 18:57

Zobel is a tiny, unassuming Ethiopian restaurant in first hill. Ive been a couple times on weeknight and the restaurant has been pretty empty. I split the meat...

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Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 119 reviews
Lana
17.08.2023 - 12:48

Husband and I have had Ethiopian food many times at multiple Seattle Ethiopian restaurants. This is by far our favorite.We ordered the lamb tibs two different w...

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Ganesha
17.08.2023 - 12:48

Nice place to experience Ethiopian food for first timers. Portion is really great for the value.

Nelson
17.08.2023 - 12:48

Love this local place. Good authentic food and at a great price. Recommended for everyone.Food: 5/5

Karlee
17.08.2023 - 12:48

Listen, I am by no means an Ethiopian cuisine expert- but I was brought by friends who have certainly had their fair share of the fare. We ordered a combo plate...

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Katrina
17.08.2023 - 12:48

Delicious! An incredibly affordable combo that comes with Doro Wot, two kinds of tibs, and Kifto along with cabbage, goma, and three kinds of lentils for ONLY $...

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Google
4.3 ★ from 225 reviews
Menuwithprice
4.6 ★ from 361 reviews
Gastroranking-us
3.9 ★ from 185 reviews

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