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Blue Nile Ethiopian RestaurantB+

7821 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 · Ethiopian restaurant · Brighton

Lively Ethiopian spot with generous combos, late hours, and friendly guidance for first-timers; great veg options and injera praise, but some reports of noise, cleanliness lapses, and occasional inconsistency.

Why this grade

Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant delivers strong food quality with flavorful combos and fluffy injera, backed by attentive, knowledgeable service that guides first-timers well. However, quality varies noticeably—reports of stale injera and bland stews prevent higher grades—and sporadic food safety complaints create reliability concerns. The casual, lively setting suits groups and shareable platters, but inconsistent execution keeps this from competing with the area's most dependable dining destinations.

One caveat: Noise sensitivity: music can be loud with heavy bass for some diners

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Opening Hours

Monday10:00–02:00 Tuesday10:00–02:00 Wednesday10:00–02:00 Thursday10:00–02:00 Friday10:00–02:00 Saturday10:00–02:00 Sunday10:00–02:00
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