If the occasion is special, so should be the place. Dining at the Blue Nile is an authentic taste of Ethiopia.
For more than 40 years, The Blue Nile has shared bold Ethiopian flavors, communal dining, and a rich cultural experience. Festive artwork decorates the walls, and the glow of painted lights and intricate curtains accent the ambiance with touches of the exotic.
A Unique Dining Experience
There are no utensils; you eat by scooping up veggies and meat with a spongy flatbread. Kind of --I don't know-- sensual...
My husband and I decided to stop here and finally try Ethiopian food. Ezana was our waiter for the evening and he was amazing. Ezana explained each dish to us and checked back with us several times to make sure we were enjoying our meal. As long as you are adventurous, you should not leave hungry because the vegetable options are unlimited amounts.
The staff go out of their way to make you comfortable and educate you on the menu. Excellent excellent service.
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How to Eat: Ethiopian cuisine is hands-on
Menu Highlights
There are only two dinner options here, which made it easy to order: the vegetarian feast and the meat option feast.
- Vegetarian Feast: A decadent array of vegetarian preparations spread on a large breaded plate served with injera. Could eat the vegetarian plate all day.
- Meat Option Feast: All of the delights of our Vegetarian feast served alongside your choice of 4 authentic Ethiopian meat selections. The lamb and chicken are fall off the bone delicious.
The diet of Ethiopia is based on removing excess fat from the food before cooking.
Sample Menu Options
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Vegetarian Feast | Assortment of vegetarian dishes served with injera. |
| Meat Feast | Vegetarian dishes plus a selection of four meat options. |
Ambiance and Atmosphere
Great atmosphere for dates, very chill and quieter than other restaurants. Nice place to have a conversation and slow dinner. Rustic but fancy. Basic but dignified.
Popular for first dates, blind dates, and re-igniting weary flames, The Blue Nile is the perfect place to break the ice.
Customer Testimonials
This Resturant was amazing! The wonderful owner greeted us so warmly and was so sweet and even gave us a tour of the entire place and it is beautiful! Such amazing hospitality!
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I really recommend everyone who has never tired Ethiopian food to come here; it is so good and so fresh and flavorful. I took my best friend who has never had African style food and she loved it too and the food is authentic and the place is beautifully decorated so worth the visit! So different, a "must" to just give it a try.
I'm so glad there's one in Ferndale! This place is amazing.
Join The Blue Nile Team
The Blue Nile IS HIRING ALL POSITIONS. This is a unique opportunity to learn about true hospitality from Seifu Lessanwork, whose credentials range from Detroit’s own Chuck Muer restaurants, the famed Manhattan Restaurant at the top of the World Trade Center, the Hilton’s of Europe and Africa, and the Royal Palace of Addis Ababa to the Emperor Himself.
There are many restaurant opportunities available today, but no other where you will work and learn side-by-side with Seifu Himself. APPLY TODAY
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