Blue Nile - Edmonton, Alberta

Good food but prices should be adjusted a bit for portion size you get. Everything is $16.50 and basically what you add on gets piled onto the same platter. Ordered the meat platter with an additional meat dish and order came to $36.00. pretty pricy for not having any left ... overs. (Shared the platter for two people). Read more

I liked the food, but the atmosphere is really weird and almost creepy. I came here with a friend and we felt weirded out by how dark and grungy it was, and how there was a group of about half a dozen men just sitting at the bar. They weren't ... drinking or eating; they were just talking to each other and staring at the customers. They were there before we came, and they were still there when we left. It was very strange. The food was really good, though. Read more

Another hidden gem! This is a family run restaurant close to Oliver with ample parking. The family is gracious and patient answering any questions about the food if you have never experienced Ethiopian cuisine before (like my guests!) The Injera was awesome as was all of the food that we were ... able to try between the four of us. It was spicy, but not overly so. The flavour and the texture of the meat was spot on. The son was the one doing the serving. He was friendly and good with all of the customers. When my guests wanted to compliment the cook, we found out it was Mom in the back cooking all of the delicious food. It is another one of those places where you feel like you are getting a good home cooked meal. Great value for your money, the portions are more than ample. The food was so good that this foodie didn't even get pictures, I just dug right in! This is a great place to take a group of 4 or more, then you can order a variety of dishes and get to try out more of the food. We will be back, it was awesome! Read more

I've tried most Ethiopian restaurants in Edmonton and several in other cities across Canada. We went there later and it was completely empty, but I wanted to give it a chance because it had good reviews and has won some awards. The server was welcoming and the service was prompt. ... We ordered a vegetarian combo and a meat combo plate and though the food was tasty, the presentation was poor, the ambiance was lacking and it was not great value for money. The restaurant also had a strong smell of sewage. Unfortunately we won't be back and I have to say that the best is still Langano Skies. Read more

I have never had Ethiopian food prior to my experience at Blue Nile and I have to say it was a very pleasant one. The server was very accommodating and understanding of our unfamiliarity with the food and it was quite good. Definitely unique. I recommend coming with a group so you ... can try a wider variety of things. Read more