Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge

I was running errands and had a ridiculous craving for Ethiopian food. Thankfully, I was close by, so I was excited that Lucy could hit the spot. This was a to go order placed over the phone. My server was extremely patient and shared her opinions on sides etc. I ordered the shrimp wot with injera and spicy lentils. The complex has ample parking and clear signs to find Lucy. When I walked in, I was greeted immediately and my food was hot and ready. At home, I was pleased with the portions- it was enough to give me 2.5 meals. I wasn't used to this texture of shrimp wot, but the flavors were lovely. I wish the wot was a bit thicker so that it would be easier to eat with the injera. My spicy lentils did not lie about the heat and I loved it! I look forward to having enough time for a dine-in experience. The restaurant is spacious, and I think I would have a great time enjoying beautiful food from an amazing culture.

They have good food, but very poor service. I came here with a friend and upon walking inside, it wasn't packed like I thought it would be. It appeared that they had a chaotic waitstaff. The lady at the bar said, "Do you want to sit in the loft?", but then another said to sit in the booth. So, we found a spot in a booth. Initially, I thought the service would be great as a waitress came quickly to our table to bring water. There was a group of young children playing very close to our table. They were pretty loud as they played tag with each other. As the waitress was taking our order, she stopped to tell the children to calm down several times.We ended up ordering the vegetarian platter, two orders of sambas, and I ordered a hot tea that I did not have throughout the whole meal. Our waitress avoided us like the plague. She was terrible. Upon trying to hunt someone down to get our checks, what seemed to be the owner, she visited the table (finally!) and asked how everything was. I truthfully told her and told her that I hadn't even received my hot tea yet. So, to make things worse, she brought out my hot tea, but by that time, I was ready to leave. She then says that the hot tea is on them, well good because I asked for the tea 40 minutes ago at the start of our dining. I hate this Ethiopian restaurant and will not be back. The service was the absolute worst. Also, they should invest in better signage because I drove past this place twice and wondered where it was because the sign was small and the restaurant did not have any curb appeal.

My order of Doro Wot was very delicious, aromatic and spicy this Friday night. The chicken legs were juicy, tender and well-prepared. The soft-boiled eggs were soft and fresh. The gravy was very tasty, oily, savory, kind of bitter and had a solid heat profile to it as well. It was very satisfying with the chicken, rice and injera bread. The rice was fresh and great with the rest. The injera bread is always oddly addictive and great to dip in the gravies. The salad was tangy and refreshing. The service was very good and friendly again. Excellent restaurant for Ethiopian Cuisine.

This is a hidden gem for Ethiopian food. The restaurant is simple yet so cute with the Ethiopian decor. It's a restaurant in front and kind of a lounge in the back. They have a full bar. They have plenty of parking. The service was amazing no complaints on that. The food came out hot and fresh and it taste amazing ! Definitely recommended

First impressions can be deceiving when it comes to this local family-run Ethiopian joint. The inside can appear a tad run-down, as the décor looks like it hasn't been updated in a while, there are holes in the couches, and it was a little muggy when we walked in. Nonetheless, the service is warm and friendly and the home-style fare is worth the trek. Our waitress insisted that we try some complimentary honey wine and we savored the sweet and sharp taste so much that we ended up buying a couple bottles. Definitely go with a sampler to try as many items as possible, and I would recommend a mixture of veggie and meat options as the vegetarian stuff was some of the best. The platters are naturally served with injera, which (if you haven't tried it before) is a sort of mildly sour stretchy flat bread that is wonderful for soaking up sauces. The lentils and spinach were wonderfully complex and satisfying. The beef and chicken preparations were earthy and spicy with a healthy underlying bitterness. The diversity of flavors and textures was excellent - it's like someone is playing a keyboard on your tongue. At risk of generalizing an entire cuisine through comparison, Ethiopian food has hints of traditional Indian flavors but is of course its own thing entirely with more sourness, earthiness, and a fruitier heat. It's absolutely delicious and Lucy showcases the range well. I was pretty full at the end, so you could reasonably share a platter between two depending on your hunger level.

Our family loves Ethiopian food so we have been exploring all the Ethiopian restaurants in Houston. This one is at the very top of the list. Fun setting, great food, good service. Recommend if you like Ethiopian!

One of the most authentic places I've been to recently! As someone who've been to Ethiopia and ate the OG version I'm telling you it's the same! The server is nice but the service is slow (all Ethiopian culture is like that) so it's not a place for a quick meal! You need to sit and enjoy the Ethiopian vibe that the restaurant offers.

All I can say is wow. I am so grateful for the opportunity to try food from a new culture to me. Everything was delicious!The teas and tej are a MUST try - 5/5If it's your first time, I suggest the Gomen Watt - another 5/5! Other delicious dishes I tried include:Rice - 5/5Lamb TIBS - 5/5Salad (very fresh AND green veggies) - 5/5 Injera - 5/5 To top it off, the owner Suzani was so welcoming and kind. She checked on us and treated me like royalty. I loved the uniqueness of the restaurant. Beautiful decorations, friendly staff, and it was a very relaxing and quiet time of the day to enjoy my meal with a loved one.HIGHLY recommended. I will be back!

Hands down the best baklava I've ever had! Very sweet and syrupy, which some may not like but I'm all for it! Lamb Girgiro Tibs was overcooked but still very flavorful. Service was a bit short at first but became way friendlier by the end. I loved the sitting section with the low tables, very authentic!

Going here for the 3rd time in the span of 5 years and wonder why I don't come more. Fantastic service and great food every time. Beautiful ambience and even a piano... wonder if they'll let me play..