Zobel Ethiopian Cuisine

Restaurant African restaurant Ethiopian restaurant East african restaurant

Warm, lively spot for traditional fare such as meat or vegetable stews scooped up with injera bread. People often mention Ethiopian, combo, restaurant, order, amazing,


Address

1219 E Jefferson St, Seattle, WA 98122

Website

zobelethiopianwa.com

Contact

(206) 323-1408

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (224 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Monday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Thursday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Ethiopian (8) combo (8) restaurant (8) order (6) amazing (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Karlee E. 1 year ago on Google
    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 for $20, but holy smokes, there was so much food that the three of us left stuffed. It was also absolutely incredible! It was a quiet Sunday holiday, and we went pretty late so we basically had the whole restaurant to ourselves. Will definitely be going again, and bringing friends!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Media R. 2 years ago on Google
    Not my favorite, but forsure one of my go to spots. I would say this stays in my top 3 ethiopean spots I order from. Location and price are literally the reason. Their food isn't better than other places, but it's really good. I pretty much always order a combo u less I'm solo, then I get to order wot or gomen kitfo like I really want. This is most my favorite location to eat at. I pretty much only get food to go from here. Very ethiopean lounge bar Vibes. Too much to be comfortable on a date. I understand this, so when I want to sit down and eat. I just go to my other favorite spots. We all win.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Aaron S. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was decent. But weirdest environment I’ve ever eaten in. Complete silence except the staff talking and watching videos on their phone while not really waiting on us. Our server was friendly but aside from that service wasn’t great at all. Really weird experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Flying P. 9 months ago on Google
    The food here is 😋! Had the combination plate with doro wat. The combination plate comes with beef, lamb and veggies too. Such a steal. The injera was delicious too! Their siga wot was spectacular! Such a welcoming, warm and chill atmosphere here. The owner is the sweetest man. A real 💎 for sure!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ankit S. 10 months ago on Google
    Found one more Ethiopian gem! I ordered a pickup of their most reviewed Zobel combo and I loved it! The meat was fresh, the spices were right and not at all stingy proportion! The restaurant has a contemporary vibe. The server was polite and the place gave a welcoming vibe. I would recommend trying them once. They close late so can be a good healthy alternative to burgers :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric Z. 2 years ago on Google
    High quality Ethiopian food. If you order takeout be willing to wait a bit after you show up, but definitely would recommend
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Becca R. 2 years ago on Google
    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 flavors, textures and variety from Zobel. Great value and super filling. I wish I could have shared or eaten more while it was warm and fresh, but it was so much food! I’m sure it will make for tasty leftovers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Susan 9 months ago on Google
    I wish I could have given this restaurant a higher overall review. It was my first time getting takeout From this establishment. I ordered the vegetarian combo. The appearance and texture of the food led me to believe that it was far from fresh. Worst of all, the food was so salty that it was almost inedible. I am not sensitive to salt, but this was extreme. Had the restaurant not been 25 minutes away from my house, I would’ve taken it back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eboné “Pearl” M. 9 months ago on Google
    I'm normally never out this way, and the two restaurants besides this one we're closed at the time. So what the hell, let's try something new!! The people outside and inside looked like they were enjoying themselves. So you order at the front counter your food and drinks. Take your number they give you to a table of your preference and wait. The ambiance of this place is super cool. One part of the restaurant is like a bike shop, if I remember correctly. It didn't take long for my Kimchi Bloody Mary to show up. Yes it sounds weird but it was damn good!!!! As some may know I love a good BLT!! This is not your regular smegular BLT. Wow of wow was it fresh and delicious. I finished that plate like I was starving!! I wanted another bloody Mary but I was driving home, so no bueno!! And don't be lazy put your own dishes away! Oh well til next time. Oh yes the bathrooms are clean
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina M. 3 years ago on Google
    Hot and fresh is what my meal entailed. Nice clean establishment with warm and inviting staff, one server himself was so kind. Delicious!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben H. 3 years ago on Google
    Better than other Ethiopian restaurants I've been to. Fantastic authentic vegan food. I made my own veggie combo. Staff member was super nice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Summer S. 1 year ago on Google
    Extremely weird uncomfortable vibes. Also one of the dirtiest restaurants I've ever eaten in. Food took an hour and a half to show up and the portions were small. The waiter kept awkwardly staring at us when we ordered and did nothing when another customer was harassing my boyfriend. Would recommend eating literally anywhere else. Uncomfortable, unhelpful, and dirty as hell.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian L. 1 year ago on Google
    I love Ethiopian food! My wife and I shared a combination plate which we've had before and absolutely enjoyed. Today was no different. We totally loved the food we got and the nice relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant itself.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aynshet K. 1 year ago on Google
    Its so nice food and friendly.Zoble Ethiopian restaurant Please came to visit

  • 5/5 G B. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a strange little place with amazing food. I can see people disagreeing but something about this particular Ethiopian restaurant keeps me coming back

  • 5/5 Kenneth P. 1 year ago on Google
    An amazing place to bring a group of people for amazing food and drinks.

  • 1/5 Josh 2 years ago on Google
    Avoid at all costs. Ordered online, came when it said the food would be ready, was told to sit and wait. 15 minutes later I got my food. Place is damp, decrepit, and lifeless. No workers or customers. No idea how they’re still in business.

  • 5/5 Merranda M. 9 months ago on Google
    Have frequented here multiple times at different points of the day. The food is excellent and the Zobel combo is an amazing price and easily feeds two hungry people. The atmosphere is chill, slow-paced, with music in the background, people often hanging out at the bar, and incense. Never seen it crowded and the staff are always very sweet and welcoming.

  • 5/5 Taylor St. P. 2 years ago on Google
    Simply amazing. I cannot believe they can make exceptional food so late into the night. AUTHENTIC AND DELICIOUS. Try the veggie dishes.

  • 5/5 Adam C. 7 months ago on Google
    Great food! Got the meat combo. Flat bread was amazing too! Super nice staff.

  • 5/5 Jay D. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome food, great price ! Vegetation cobo reminds me of real Indian food

  • 5/5 Alder Van Otterloo t. 2 years ago on Google
    Laid back and nice environment, and delicious food! My order was ready very quickly and the owner was kind.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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