Blue Nile

Ethiopian restaurant · Ferndale

Blue Nile

Ethiopian restaurant · Ferndale

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545 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

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Comfortable, colorful Ethiopian restaurant featuring all-you-can-eat platters & honey wine.  

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545 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220 Get directions

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+1 248 547 6699
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"with dishes eaten by hand, shared with others who eat from the same plate, and scooped up with injera. Try Doro Wat, Ethiopia’s most famous cultural dish. The chicken is gently simmered in niter kibbe herbed butter, berbere sauce, and onions. Or the atalkilt wat, a dish of potatoes, carrots and green beans, cooked with onions, garlic, jalapenos and spices. Service is currently limited to delivery and carryout." - Monica Williams

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"This Ferndale Ethiopian restaurant is offering furloughed customers a free meal by reservation (limit to 14 meals per day total) throughout the duration of the shutdown." - Brenna Houck

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Alysia Bulluck

Google
It’s such a beautiful establishment! Don’t go there ordering the vegetarian platter thinking you can carry out because you cannot. The food is delicious but the service is slow, I’m not sure why when it wasn’t even that busy but hey, I was happy with the food so that’s all that matters. I highly recommend for vegetarians! A great date night vibe or if you’re catching up with someone. The staff is friendly and their uniforms were very nice.

Michael Tullis

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Don’t go unless you are prepared to eat everything while you’re there. My birthday date and I arrived with small appetites thinking we could take leftovers home. They said we could not as the sides are served as all you can eat. I didn’t even eat all of the protein I paid extra for. I didn’t ask for anything extra, no seconds, no thirds, etc, just to take the uneaten first serving home. They insisted on throwing most of our meal away, photo included. My date loved the food. The atmosphere is wonderful. The staff is very kind and attentive, both. I feel sorry their employer puts them in positions such as this. The staff relented as we escalated our concern, let them know I would post about this, even offered to bring additional sides to take home free of charge. We declined all extras. The photos show the leftovers they wish to throw away and the bill for two of us. The cost per bite tonight may prove to be one of the worst values for a meal I’ve had in years. I think so.

Fatimah A

Google
Beautiful atmosphere, including lowered tables! I love that all the vegetable dishes are included and all you can eat. So you get a taste of everything. The meat dishes are ordered individually, which is nice if there are vegetarians. Overall very DELICIOUS, I’ve been here a few times now and I also always order the spiced tea.

Tanya L Prince

Google
The Blue Nile is an Ethiopian culinary oasis where the vibrant cultural decor and the tantalizing aroma of spices instantly transport you to the heart of Ethiopia. The exceptional service, characterized by a blend of five-star professionalism and genuine warmth, enhances the dining experience. The owner’s joyous personality adds a unique charm, making every visit memorable. The food at The Blue Nile is a revelation. Each dish is an exquisite blend of flavors, so delectable that you’ll find it hard to stop eating even when you’re full. Authenticity is at the core of their menu, as confirmed by a friend from a neighboring African country, who praised the dishes for their genuine taste and quality. Dining at The Blue Nile isn’t just a meal; it’s an authentic journey through the rich flavors and traditions of Ethiopia.

ixel medima

Google
Great chill atmosphere …. Great server Great experience The chicken and beef taste amazing The lentil is phenomenal Maybe some music could be nice while eating but that may not be part of the culture Very authentic will definitely come back

Amber Conway

Google
The food is tasty but their prices are not okay. It is $20/person and it’s all you can eat but most people can only eat 1 serving. You will also be very full of bread as that is what you are expected to eat with. This is not an issue as it is authentic to how the food is eaten, but for the price it is an issue. Everyone at the table is required to share off the same platter. The food consists of lentils, beans and greens. Again it tastes good but for $20/person it is not worth it. If you have 4 people, they are collecting $80 for beans and lentils. All meat is extra and is $12 for a very small portion. Pops are $4. If you are looking for an authentic experience then maybe the pricing is not an issue. Staff was nice.

Antojai Ascension Academy

Google
I swear the waiter was an idiot. I was clear that I was going to eat the all you can eat, and he charged me for 2 Ethiopian dinners plus 2 other full dinners. I contested, because I’ve eaten here a ton of times…. And just to save the argument… I paid. I had to wait forever for service and flag down the waiter just to deal with his billing scam at the end. But they lost a loyal customer who has been coming here for years. Never again

Jeff The Honest Reviewer

Google
DELICOUS.....DELICIOUS...DELICIOUS...! Food was hot everything had its own flavor and talk about being full in no time. I wasn't sitting here 20 minutes and the food was so good I was already full.. if your looking for some good Ethiopian food come here NOW!! Ask for Betty and she will definitely take care of you!