The 7 Best African Restaurants In Seattle
Updated: May 2, 2022
Have you visited these African venues in Seattle? Go for their piri piri chicken and Kunāfah - you won’t regret it! We analyzed the top review sites with millions of diner and expert reviews to find Seattle’s top African spots. Send your taste buds on holiday to the Savanna with doro wat and glasses of Mampoer at these Seattle eateries.
Find the perfect African restaurant
Jebena Cafe
African, $, Victory HeightsAfrican, $Seattle, Victory Heights
The Stranger's Guide to the Best Ethiopian, Central African and Mediterranean Restaurants in Seattle
The Stranger, 2017
Top 10 Most Visited African Restaurants in Seattle
Lyft
Meskel Ethiopian Restaurant
African, $$, GarfieldAfrican, $$Seattle, GarfieldThe Stranger's Guide to the Best Ethiopian, Central African and Mediterranean Restaurants in Seattle
The Stranger, 2017
8 Fantastic Ethiopian Restaurants Around Seattle
Eater, 2015
Cafe Selam
African, $, GarfieldAfrican, $Seattle, GarfieldTop 10 Most Visited African Restaurants in Seattle
Lyft
5 of Seattle's tastiest Ethiopian restaurants
Seattle Refined, 2015
Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant
African, $, GarfieldAfrican, $Seattle, GarfieldTop 10 Most Visited African Restaurants in Seattle
Lyft
7 great spots to get Ethiopian food in Seattle
dished, 2020
Chef Cafe
African, $, Judkins ParkAfrican, $Seattle, Judkins ParkTop 10 Most Visited African Restaurants in Seattle
Lyft
5 of Seattle's tastiest Ethiopian restaurants
Seattle Refined, 2015
Amy's Merkato
African, $, Hillman CityAfrican, $Seattle, Hillman City7 great spots to get Ethiopian food in Seattle
dished, 2020
Café Soleil
African, $, MadronaAfrican, $Seattle, MadronaTop 10 Most Visited African Restaurants in Seattle
Lyft
The 10 Best Restaurants In Madrona, Seattle
CultureTrip, 2017
Why is this list better than others?
Finding the best African restaurant for you shouldn’t feel like a second job. We used our boam magic powers to analyze 1095134 local restaurant reviews, Google and Yelp ratings for 10951 restaurants, and 1286 lists and articles from top sources like CultureTrip, dished and Seattle Refined. These spots have been featured in CultureTrip - The 10 Best Restaurants In Madrona, Seattle, dished - 7 great spots to get Ethiopian food in Seattle and Seattle Refined - 5 of Seattle's tastiest Ethiopian restaurants. As restaurants continue to adapt to COVID-19, you can trust us to show the latest information on which restaurants are open and how with our real-time data recommendation engine. Restaurants can’t pay to show up on this list, so you can trust what you see and enjoy the city’s hidden gems. These ten options are sure to delight.
Questions & answers
Drink pairing tips
Pair Grenache with ewa agoyin
When considering how to best enjoy your ewa agoyin, we would highlight how well a glass of Grenache complements the dish as it complements the sweetness of the ewa with the fruity wine.
Enjoy seared tuna, papaya salad and lime chutney with Sauvignon Blanc
For an elevated experience, pair your seared tuna, papaya salad and lime chutney with Sauvignon Blanc. This combination works particularly well because this white wine highlights the flavour of the wine.
A next-level pairing for Chardonnay
When having hake and shellfish, experts suggest you pair it with a glass of Chardonnay, a popular white wine.
Interesting facts
A traditional dish
Making palm butter sauce, often paired with goat, is a long-held tradition in Liberia.
Celebrating African
Did you know that every year in October foodies in Lagos, Nigeria celebrate their passion for African? The Lagos Street Food Festivalis held annually.
Parking info
Finding parking in Seattle can be tricky, especially if you are going out for food. To make the hunt for parking easier, we’ve partnered with a cutting-edge digital parking reservation system, Spothero, that enables you to book a spot in advance before you visit your chosen African spot.
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