Meskel Ethiopian Restaurant

This is still THE BEST Ethiopian restaurant in Seattle. Went for dinner tonight. We've been eating here for almost 10 years..The owner is really nice and the quality of the food is always outstanding. We get the veggie combo and it has a perfect variety - so delicious! We moved away from the Central District 7 years ago and now live 30 minutes away and don't mind making the drive over there because it's that good. Highly recommend!

I was turned onto Meskel Ethiopian Restaurant years ago by a good friend. It's the BEST Ethiopian food I've ever had. I will drive from Arlington just for a plate. BB the owner is very sweet and will make you feel at home. You will not leave hungry or disappointed. This place is AMAZING as is the service. 10/10 all around!

I went in with great expectations but was disappointed. This is close to other Ethiopian places which I think serve better/fresher food. I was welcomed by a what I perceived as rude waiter- But then I am here for the food - so i ignored.I was served food on a cold injera. When asked why is it so cold and could we have it warmed up- we were yelled at saying this is how it is served and it is fresh (I think she assumed being non-ethiopian we would be new to Ethiopian food). Anyways we continued with eating our food- the shero, Doro wot and red lentils that we ordered were all good and I had no complaints there. Red lentils were cooked a little less and felt less mushy.But considering service and cold injera- I think i would stick to the places nearby that provide a better experience

Meskel is my all time favorite Ethiopian restaurant! Whenever I ate there , she always served fresh and delicious food like a homemade meal. I love how friendly the service as well. We love her vegetarian/ vegan combos

This might be my favorite Ethiopian place in the Seattle area!! Absolutely a hidden gem. Prices are affordable and you can be full for $20 per person. The staff are super friendly and food always comes out promptly. The veggie combo is a great way to get lots of variety.

My husband and i do not eat spicy food. When asked if the plate was spicy the server told my husband " just drink water". My husband then took his first bite and drank about 2 glasses of water after that. My husband and i couldn't finish our plate of food. I wish the server would have suggested a different plate for us to have a better experience, especially since it was our first time eating ethiopian food. The doto wot dish was spicy, the bread tasted like vinegar and the cheese tasted like lime/vinegar. I did not enjoy my plate. The coffee was good.

Over the past year we have tried four Ethiopian restaurants in the Central district, and hands-down, Meskel is our favorite because:1. The combo plates are generous, and the lentils are tender, and there's a side of Ayib (the feta-like cheese). The food is the best here.2. The meat entrees are generous, well flavored, and tender. No gristly bits.3. They are able to turn down the heat so that those of us who don't care for spicy food can eat here comfortably.4. The environment is light and bright (the carpet does need replacing--I hope with a hard surface).5. In good weather, outdoor seating.6. Excellent service. Our water glasses stayed full, it was easy to get the server's attention, and she was so pleasant and eager to help us with our requests and questions.

This was one of those times that I decided to step out of my norm and try something new....never had Ethiopian food before! But my friend has been here before...so here we go!This place is a little facility tucked into the local neighborhood. Like most places around here, it's street parking only.So it is hard describe what the food style was...so I'll just describe it. So we both selected a couple items from the menu. But when they came, they were together on a large plate. Each diner is given a large bowl that contains a type of soft spongy flatbread. Each picks up different parts from the large plate that also has some sides like salads. It's a very interesting way to eat...without silverware, but it works.

Friendly and welcoming, great atmosphere, delicious food! Would recommend for a big group, but also great for solo dining. Outdoor seating is excellent for summer.

The food is amazing here, freshly made and generous portions.The staff was really friendly.