The Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant- Ferndale

Let's start with the good things:- the restaurant is beautiful, it really gives a calm vibe and takes you to a diffetent place- the staff was very friendly and despite being busy they all looked calm

My wife and I came here for our anniversary. It was just as magical as when we first came and this was almost 7 years later. Deena was our server and she was wonderful. The food was just as good as the last time. We'll be back.

Beautiful building. It is much larger than anticipated. The service is really good. We ordered the Ethiopian feast. It was very good. One side dish was a little cold and it seemed that it should have been served warm. But, other than that it was great.It is a wonderful experience in culture if you are not familiar with Ethiopian cuisine. If you are familiar with it, to me it is one of the better places to dine locally.

I had heard about Blue Nile for decades but had never tried it until now. It is definitely a one of a kind experience. You don't get silverware - everything is eaten with your hands. You also don't get much of a choice on the menu, which forces you to try things you may not be familiar or comfortable with. Additionally, because the menu is so limited, the food comes out lightning quick. You may also look at the platter of food in my photo and think, "that's not going to be enough for the three of us"...and you will be wrong...very wrong. We couldn't even finish it!All of this may sound like I didn't enjoy my experience here, but that couldn't be further from the truth. The environment is lovely, the staff is extremely friendly and the warm cloths you receive to wash your hands before and after you eat are a wonderful luxury...and a necessity, given the hands on approach to eating!If you are looking for a unique dining experience, you should definitely give it a shot!

We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at Blue Nile. For vegetarians and vegans, this is the place to come. With a unique menu, the base is unlimited vegan sides for $18.90. They are served up on a tray lined with traditional teff pancakes. You can then add sides of meat dishes: chicken, lamb and beef, at an additional cost of about $10 each. The servings are on the smaller side, yet are enough to share and get a varied and delicious sampling of Ethiopian cuisine. Each side has unique flavors and included cabbage, spinach, potato-carrot-celery, and several different bean and lentil dishes. Some are cold and most are hot. Even if you are not vegetarian, sampling these sides alone, with the traditional "eat with your hands" Ethiopian style, is a treat and a delight. The teff pancakes are cold and filling. They are also gluten free and filled with protein. The meat dishes were yummy and tender. They pour the meats felt the bowls to the center of the serving dish. Everything runs together. I love it, all the mixing and matching, yet for one of our guests, the experience was too "messy" and uncomfortable for them. Our party of four enjoyed the red sauces on the meats more than the yellow sauces . The difference was the degree of flavorful spices. The yellow sauces were on the bland side though the meat was quite tender. We are at a traditional table with smaller seats and a serving platter between guests. There are booths, tables and individual serving bowls you can request if you prefer a more American eating experience. The ambience is perfect, colorful and traditional. The dining room and bathrooms are clean. The servers are very gracious and helpful. Perhaps the best part is the sensory experience of the warm towels to clean your hands before and after the meal. Divine. With tip, my husband and I arrived at a total of $81, half of the table for our part of four. Compared to other African food we have tried recently, Blue Nile is much higher in price. Not sure the price tag is necessary, reducing my rating by one star. Definitely worth the experience.

oh how it breaks my heart to give a less star but it has gone downhill. They used to have a ultimate feast with the meat included. NOW its take all your money. They charge for every single dish and DO NOT have the meat option anymore. You gotta buy every meat plate separate. Food is consistent. But there is plenty of better options out there now.

If you don't experience unusual foods, check out this place! Very unique. We all really enjoyed trying this Ethiopian restaurant and the food they had to offer. The decor' and ambiance is very cool and the service was great! Great options for those who are vegetarian!

Holy crow our dinner was amazing. The people are kind and pleasant, I have not been to this place in years. But I will be back soon. Gotta take the boys.They even have mead. Thankyou friend Beth for the dinner and choosing it.

Bring your passport! JK, but you will be transported to Ethiopia the second you step through the threshold, from the scenery, music, servers' dress code, and, of course, the food.i sadly, do not have any photos of the Blue Nile, or what i experienced, but let me try to convey with words as best i can the wonderous affair that greeted me. i used to live in Washington, DC, so frequented Ethiopian spots, since there was a plethora and since moving to Detroit have been craving some injera!! So when i drove passed Blue Nile i knew where i was talking my partner for date night. We were not disappointed, but on the contrary, astonished not only to walk inside and feel like we had just stepped into North East Alkebu-Lan (Africa) but then to see that they had an all-you-can-eat option. AYCE was $18 a person, which is extremely fair considering the portions! We (or i mostly), enjoyed three plates of all their scrumptious, savory, delectable, warm, flavorful, vibrant, and amazing dishes. Next time i have a hankering for habesha, i know where i'm going! Oh, and they have a delicious cinnamon tea! Service was polite and prompt. Classy additives like a warm towel pre and post-dinner make your whole time at Blue Nile an experience. So turn off your phone and tune into the lovely vibes, soothing tunes, and delicious food, and bring some company to have a brilliant conversation.

The Blue Nile makes delicious Ethiopian food.What really stands out above others is that the meat quality is very high. This brings us back.Very nice atmosphere, traditional and western seating arrangements.