We decided to venture out and give Ethiopian cuisine a try for dinner. Located in Upper Kirby area, Blue Nile has a small private lot and plenty of street parking around. The exterior and interior were full of ethnic elements. Our servers were very attentive and friendly. Not knowing much about the cuisine and overwhelmed by the menu, we decided to try the Family Size which offered samples of the traditional chicken, beef and lamb dishes and feeds about 4-6 people for $150. The dishes came with Injera which is a sour and spongy flatbread. The meats had a lot of flavors and spices which balanced well with the natural sweetness of the cabbage and collard green. The lean beef was a little dry and chewy, but the chicken and lambs were tender. My favorite was the Doro Wot which reminds me of curry. While revising the menu after the meal, we did notice the fillet fish and mixed veggies listed on the family size menu were not served. Overall we enjoyed the flavors and were glad that we tried something different. I would recommend trying out this place if you never had Ethiopian food before!

We got the vegetarian mixed plate and split between two people. It was enough food for two people for a lunch or light dinner. It was nice to try a wide variety of food and the injera is the star. Staff was also attentive

I've visited Blue Nile three times in the last five years, and it always is a pleasure! Such good value too. The two of us were so full with the vegetarian combination which came with another basket of injera. The service was great and the interior is beautifully decorated with what I think are Ethiopian decors. I'm so glad that this place survived Covid!

If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would! Blue Nile was recommended to me by an acquaintance while on vacation in Georgia at a Ethiopian restaurant there. They raved about Blue Nile and couldn't believe I had not been since living in Houston. I definitely regret not coming sooner. This week alone I've been to them twice. Once during lunch and again for dinner to go. Service both times were A+. The ambiance is so cozy and relaxing. The food was delicious! I've had #19 Blue Nile Special Tibs with a side of lentils 5/5 #12 Vegetarian Combination 5/5 # 17 Yebeg Tibs 5/5 Everything was delicious! Even the side salad that comes with each meal. Ingredients are fresh and seasoned well. Their injera is my favorite! I can't wait to go back and try more!

Blue Nile has modest exterior and a fairly spacious well decorated interior. I can't speak to the authenticity of the food but I know what I like. The food is very good but perhaps not the best I've had in the Metro area. The two of us shared vegetarian and meat combos and had a very generous amount of food. The beef cubes had a perfect amount of spicy goodness as did the lentils. However, the green beans and cabbage were a little lacking in flavor. The restaurant was fairly empty so our server gave us lots of attention and great service. If back in the area and looking for Ethiopian food, I wouldn't hesitate to return.

Had the Ethiopian traditional family size platter with my wife and a friend. Pretty empty at the restaurant on a Tuesday night, maybe three other tables while we were there. Place smelled fantastic, as I think they were roasting some coffee. All of the offerings on our platter were delicious. I believe my wife and friend enjoyed their wine also. Leftovers enough for two for lunch. The platter serves 4 to 5 people and there were only three of us. A pistachio cake for dessert was also very tasty. According to the menu this is what was on the platter: Doro wot, Blue Nile Special Tibs, Yebeg Tibs, Yessiga Wot, Yebeg Fitfit, Zilzil Tibs, Bozena Shiro, Fillet fish, Gomen, Ayb, Salad, Atkilt Wot. Yum! Although the service was not bad, I did not find either of the servers to be particularly engaging or motivated to add to the dining experience. I thought the price was reasonable for the amount of food and the quality/taste of the food.

I read other Yelp reviews to know what to order and the people did not disappoint! Two of us ordered the #40 combination platter to share several dishes and added the lamb tibs based on reviews. I love the variety, but the tender beef cubes (yessiga wot I believe) was the standout dish to me. The staff were very friendly and attentive. We made a reservation for a Friday evening but that seemed unnecessary based on several open tables. Still doesn't hurt to call ahead, and other times might be busier. This is great for a quiet date night or small gathering.

Extremely easy to find and a parking lot nearby (although, it is a relatively small parking lot) I checked this place out on a Sunday evening and it was super quick and easy to find a table. After reading all the reviews, I asked to try their Honey Wine or Tej. It is not on the menu, so in order to get it, you have to ask for it. The honey wine was really good- not too sweet or bitter. Once that was finished, I ordered Lamb Tibs. I had greens and lentils on the side. The tibs were so good alongside the jira, but the sides left something to be desired. I wished they were a touch more flavorful and there was a larger size (greens came in a bowl, but the lentils came in a ramekin and was the size for two people which felt a little odd) Overall great experience!

When I'm craving something different and Ethiopian in particular, Blue Nile is my go-to! The food is soooo delicious and the service is fast and friendly offering an authentic dining experience. I love it! The Blue Nile special kitfo (medium well) is my go to, and the hubs loves the doro wot. The meat and veggie sambusas are yummy (I'm partial to the meat). You simply cannot go wrong. The spices, the flavors, the injera, the portions-- all perfection. I'm a fan, and I've never been more thrilled to eat with my hands!