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Step into Sunset Cafe and immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Ethiopia and Eritrea right here in Seattle. Our cozy eatery, helmed by the talented Chef, offers a unique blend of traditional dishes, live cultural entertainment, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey where each dish is a celebration of rich heritage and culinary excellence.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 8115 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: (206) 722-0342
Website: https://sunsetcafe-seattle.com/
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Reviews
Dagim Gebremariam
Had the kitfo and tibs—both were really good. Super flavorful, came out hot, and the injera was fresh. Would definitely come back.
… moreNuhamin Tibebu
The kitfo was tender and perfectly seasoned, the tibs were juicy and full of flavor, and the fresh ayib balanced everything beautifully. Delicious food and great quality.
… morecrclark333
We were at Kubota Garden and wanted to go out to dinner nearby, and my husband found this restaurant on Google. We are so happy to have stumbled upon it. We shared the Veggie Combo and had a glass of honey wine each and both left full and satisfied. The spices and selection of the combo are divine, and so reasonably priced; I will be dreaming about the flavors for a while . I highly recommend this mellow & slow-paced with friendly service establishment for delicious Ethiopian food.
… moreAnna Baatz
Phenomenal Ethiopian and Eritrean food! The sunset combo was such a great size, especially for the price, and really came with an excellent variety of flavorful toppings- we especially loved the cabbage, beef tibs and super spongy injera, which we ordered extra of, but everything was devoured. Filled with locals and fun music videos playing to watch while you wait for your food. The staff were also so friendly! Next time would love to try their big Eritrean breakfast menu, and their jebena specialty coffee 🙂 great place to stop on your way to or from seatac airport!
… moreLady CJ
I will definitely be returning! I’ve found a new spot for tibs. I ordered lamb tibs to go. The staff were very friendly. The lamb was the most tender and flavorful I’ve ever had at any restaurant I’ve been to in the Seattle area. Also, the portion was the most I’ve ever had at ANY Ethiopian restaurant I’ve visited. Especially for takeout. Hands down! For once I feel like I got what I paid for.
Only one thing I’d suggest them to do, and that’s decorate the place so it looks more warm and “home-ier” like most Ethiopian restaurants I’ve been to. Other than that small thing, I have no complaints, and the tender & flavorful food, large portions, and warm & friendly service WAY OUTWEIGH that small detail! 100% RETURNING.
… moreOnly one thing I’d suggest them to do, and that’s decorate the place so it looks more warm and “home-ier” like most Ethiopian restaurants I’ve been to. Other than that small thing, I have no complaints, and the tender & flavorful food, large portions, and warm & friendly service WAY OUTWEIGH that small detail! 100% RETURNING.
Habtamu Dargaso
Great service and delicious Ethiopian food — definitely worth a visit!
… moresifan shimelis
The food is great and so are the people!!! The place is so clean and refreshing with absolutely delicious food!!!
… moreJuana Mangaoang
2025 update: food still delicious but be careful with pickup/takeout orders. We called ahead for a Sunset Combo and the special avocado salad. We got two injera and a container with only small amounts of various meat dishes – a dab of gomen and no other veg dishes at all (so nothing like the photo) and no avocado salad. (You would think with all the Ethiopian and Eritrean eateries in Seattle that someone might come up with appropriate takeout serveware.)
2024 update: I wouldn’t have believed the food could get any better, but I would have been wrong. Our Sunset Combo today was even more delicious than before. The Doro Wat was nice and spicy. Just know if you order for pickup that they might not pack the injera on the bottom of the container and instead they provide two injera on the side. Next time we’ll order extra.
And one comment for the reviewer who thinks Sunset should move… Sunset Cafe is a part of this community, like all the other small shops and eateries. It belongs HERE, and IMO if you don’t like it, it’s you that should move.
Just a little neighborhood eatery, and not very grand from the outside, but the food is off the chain. I really appreciate that they don’t water down the seasonings to attract non-East-African customers. We got the Sunset Combo (pictured) and the Avocado Salad (which is just avocado and a bit of tomato, with a nice sour-salty dressing, and some onion and jalapeño to add even more flavor. Plus they serve it with crusty Vietnamese bread – gotta love the South End.)
The Combo has the usual variety – with LOTS of meat dishes. The yellow split peas could have used a little more seasoning the last time we ate from Sunset Cafe, but otherwise the whole plate was pretty much perfect. Two of us ate half the combo for dinner and I had leftovers for breakfast and lunch the next day.
Plus there’s a full bar and we plan on going back for a little night out.
Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurants come and go in Seattle, but Sunset Cafe appears to be a keeper. It’s become our go-to spot for tummy-warming food.
… more2024 update: I wouldn’t have believed the food could get any better, but I would have been wrong. Our Sunset Combo today was even more delicious than before. The Doro Wat was nice and spicy. Just know if you order for pickup that they might not pack the injera on the bottom of the container and instead they provide two injera on the side. Next time we’ll order extra.
And one comment for the reviewer who thinks Sunset should move… Sunset Cafe is a part of this community, like all the other small shops and eateries. It belongs HERE, and IMO if you don’t like it, it’s you that should move.
Just a little neighborhood eatery, and not very grand from the outside, but the food is off the chain. I really appreciate that they don’t water down the seasonings to attract non-East-African customers. We got the Sunset Combo (pictured) and the Avocado Salad (which is just avocado and a bit of tomato, with a nice sour-salty dressing, and some onion and jalapeño to add even more flavor. Plus they serve it with crusty Vietnamese bread – gotta love the South End.)
The Combo has the usual variety – with LOTS of meat dishes. The yellow split peas could have used a little more seasoning the last time we ate from Sunset Cafe, but otherwise the whole plate was pretty much perfect. Two of us ate half the combo for dinner and I had leftovers for breakfast and lunch the next day.
Plus there’s a full bar and we plan on going back for a little night out.
Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurants come and go in Seattle, but Sunset Cafe appears to be a keeper. It’s become our go-to spot for tummy-warming food.
Ava Abigail
We decided to try this place out because of the other reviews. At first I was a little apprehensive because of the look of the building. However the Ethiopian food was really good. The owner should consider changing locations though. We had the Doro Begomen and the Lamb Tibs. Both was very good with large portions. Don’t let the outside of this place fool you. The food is really good and service was good as well.
… moreCeleste Yu
Great service, delicious food, and unbeatable value! We fed 3 hungry people for under $30, with tons of leftovers.
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