Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Cuisine in Spokane - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Had dinner here on our way through Spokane last week. The owner is super friendly and the food was delicious.

I recently visited Queen of Shiba Cuisine and had an incredible dining experience! From the moment we walked in the owner, Almaz, greeted us with such warmth and hospitality that we instantly felt at home. She was not only welcoming but also amazing with my kids making the entire experience even more special. The food was nothing short of impeccable! Every dish was bursting with flavor authentic and cooked to perfection. You can truly taste love and care that goes into every bite. The ambiance of the restaurant, combined with genuine kindness, made this meal to remember. If you're looking for an authentic Ethiopian dining experience with top-notch service and mouth watering cuisine, Queen of Sheba is the place to go highly recommended.

Their food was well cooked and served on time.

Whenever we come to Spokane, we eat here. It's the first thing we get excited about when we plan a trip. It is so, so good.

This is such an excellent find!! If you are ever in the area, do yourself a favor and make this a stop.

What a fantastic experience! Top tier food and service: what more could you ask for? We will be back many more times!

I absolutely love this beautiful restaurant. I'm so blessed. The food just brings my soul peace.

By far one of the best food I have ever eaten. The server was great, and the atmosphere was amazing.

I've been going to Queen of Sheba since it opened. And I just happened to be there when the reviewer King Ali was there.Like I said I go there frequently and it feels like home. King Ali and his people were an absolute nightmare to Almaz the owner. They were swearing at her and threatening her because the coke they ordered was not in a bottle, are you kidding me? Some people should just be banned from restaurants like King Ali and his family.

The lady of the restaurant the worst of humans bad bad bad too bad service , the food it’s just a name of Ethiopian food , she is disrespectful First time me reviewing this kind of restaurant I would advise NO GO Zone 🤮 Imagine 70 $ yek Kitfo and Tibs you can see the picture Ethiopians you know the food even by seeing it comment love to here

Everything about this place was 10/10. The staff was so kind and attentive, the food absolutely knocked my socks off, and the iced tea?! I could drink that forever. Hands down, my favorite Ethiopian restaurant so far. If you're a Spokane resident or even just passing through, don't pass this place up!

Super tasty, I didn't know how good some African dishes can be. One of my favorite restaurants around. We are vegan and this place caters very well to that point. We went with some family who do eat meat, and one of them said the lamb was the best they had ever had, over oily for his liking. We did the vegan combo plate and the regular combo for the others. Was a blast. Would recommend anyone to it. (Also the pani popo (one of their desserts) is very good. Not kill you sweet which was nice, but very satisfying if you like coconut.)

Nice small Ethiopean restaurant in the Flour Mill. Owner is very nice. Food was very good and injera bread made in house using teft. Seasoning on point. Accessible flavors.

Amazing food. The server was a young man who was extremely nice and excited about the food and gave great recommendations. The owner was super nice. From out of town but would absolutely eat again if back.

It was an amazing experience. We asked the server for recommendations and he was so passionate about the dishes, I got lost on what to choose because he reccomended so much. We took his advice and ended up with the vegetarian combo and a lamb dish. Both reccomended by our server with quotes, "the lamb is so tender and delicious" and "don't sleep on the vegetarian dishes they are just as good as the meat ones." He was not wrong. The owner came in a checked on us and was so sweet. Loved every minute!

I eat here every time I am in Spokane The food is amazing. It's always tender and juicy. I don't have Ethiopian food at home, so this is always a treat!

We found this place by accident and had a delightful culinary experience. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Spokane Ameseginalehu!

First time eating here and let me tell you, my partner and I were in and out in 45 minutes, absolutely stuffed and smiling, with leftovers to take home. Elijah was personable and knowledgeable about the dishes, offering fantastic service. Didn’t catch the owner’s name, but she was delightful, too. The pricing was fair and worth every penny. We got the combo veggie platter (says for 2 people but we could have easily fed a third adult) and had a difficult time picking any one portion that was our favorite. The injera was deliciously tangy and spongy. Do yourself a favor and order the spiced iced tea (lightly sweet and cardamom forward). We will definitely be back next time we’re in Spokane!

This food was so delicious and was such a fun experience.

Richly spiced and delicious Ethiopian food. The owner and chef is absolutely lovely and the wait staff are kind and attentive.

The only place I can eat vegetarian and feel satisfied. Love the tea and all the dishes have been fantastic so far. 😋 Love coming here and still working our way through the menu.

Unfortunately, this place closed.

We were pretty disappointed with the food and service here. The food was very oily and we weren’t given enough injera for the amount of food given. The portions were not great especially for the price. Almost $40 for a combo platter for 2 people and my husband and I both were still hungry afterwards. The service was fair and we never were offered refills for water. We won’t be coming back here and wouldn’t recommend it.

An amazing place to visit. I look forward to coming here every time I come to spokane. I love the YeBeg Key Wot and the Spiced ice tea. Staff is friendly and the atmosphere is unique in a way only the Spokane Flour Mill can be. Will continue to look forward to every visit!

Awful customer service (with two people only in the restaurant that already had food). Waited almost 5min to sit, and 15min or more to order. Reminder there are two people in the restaurant that have food and one more couple showed up. Food was mediocre, super oily, stingy on the injera, over-spiced on some of the dishes (e.g. too much cardamom). In addition, the customer service was super lackluster. Overpriced with small portion (combo platter). A disappointment for the only Ethiopian around. Much better experiences in other areas like Sacramento and Fresno.

This is restaurant is incredible! The food is so good!! And all the staff members were incredibly kind. We definitely will be back! I would recommend to get there earlier if you can as it is a smaller restaurant and fills up quickly. We will be back!

My family and I just went to Ethiopia and we couldn’t get enough of the Ethiopian cuisine. My husband was adopted from Ethiopia, so we know authentic food when we taste it. This restaurant has such authentic Ethiopian food, it feels as if you’re in Africa.

Great food, even better service.

Absolute perfection as always. This has been one of my favorite places to get a delicious vegan meal for the past decade or so. So grateful to the owner and the wonderful staff :-)

Absolutely wonderful food as always! So glad I got a chance to stop in for the first time in years.

Overall an amazing experience. This was my first time trying Ethiopian cuisine and I was blown away. It can be daunting to initially see the menu but the staff was super helpful and accommodating to my dietary preferences. Also, try their honey wine! 10/10

Everything was phenomenal! Highly recommend. We came in with friends who had been before but it was our first time. Our server (Elijah, I believe) was knowledgeable and very patient helping us navigate a new culinary experience. Don't sleep on The Queen!

One of our family all time favorites!

Absolutely amazing food! Such a cozy space and the staff is so friendly.

The only habesha restaurant in Spokane. Very clean and very delicious food with nice customer services.

Amazing place to eat! Gluten free options for the injera. Absolutely amazing. Atmosphere is nice and comfortable. You get to eat with your hands. Enjoyable family friendly experience.

We stopped in here on our way to the airport. Great service, and fantastic food. Would love to come back and try more things on the menu. You can tell the owner loves what she’s doing.

Amazing food! The owner is a very sweet woman. Family and I have gone here for years, and we appreciate the service and the food!

Almaz is the most welcoming host, and the food is warm, rustic, heavenly comfort food. You will be so happy when you discover this wonderful little “secret.”

I have been here several times and EVERY time it is delicious! I stumbled across it exploring the flour mill stores and decided to try it. I am vegan with food sensitivities, so careful of what I eat. I have NEVER had any reactions to the foods or spices! (Ordered gluten free) And so very very yummy! I decided to look into Ethiopian in Seattle area while I was there...the places there were not clean and had bars on the windows...did not even stay to order. Queen of Sheba is very clean and classy. I am also a Christian and am very thankful there is no "weird" music or atmosphere. Just very relaxing and enjoyable. I've also met the owner and she has a wonderful personality...very caring. Praise God for such a special place to treat myself and others once in awhile! Blessings to the owners and staff!

Excellent. This lady is awesome. We live in Virginia and we've been there 3 times. And we've eaten Ethiopian all over the world. We love the food!

An amazing dining experience! We luckily stumbled upon this gem in the crown of Spokane restaurants. Having had great Ethopian in other cities, we weren’t sure what to expect. I am happy to report that Queen of Sheba exceeded my wildest dreams. Every bite was a new experience in culinary delight. My wife and I started with the beef sambussas and that was just the beginning of the flavor train. We then had the meat and veggie combo and were treated to an explosion of flavors and spices. The chicken was moist and had just the right kick. And the Yesiga We’t was served in a delightful sauce that would make my grandmother proud. For dessert we had the Pani Popo. The coconut sauce was rich and creamy and brought a soothing end to a spectacular meal. When in Spokane, definitely check this place out!

Amazing service and delicious food!! A very wonderful and enjoyable atmosphere too!

Absolutely delicious! Love the spices! Highly recommend.

The staff and atmosphere are very warm and welcoming, not to mention the food is incredible! Can’t wait to eat here again. Absolutely delicious food.

Amazing food , exceptional service , thank you Yohannes for the great service. Very nice intimate place , great place for date nights!!! A true Spokane gem.

Went for the first time earlier this month for lunch, and I went again tonight for dinner. Both times, the staff were incredibly kind and hospitable. Food is delicious! This has become a quick favorite.

This is the real deal. I lived in Ethiopia for 2 years and when I eat here feels like I am back there. Food is excellent. I live in Montana. Anytime I or any of my friends are in Spokane I order enough food for 4 to 5 days. Never disappointed. Owner so nice. If you have never had, go

First time eating Ethiopian. Strongly recommend. It's different and good!

Hands down one of the best restaurants in Spokane. The food is amazing and comforting and the experience eating with your hands brings it to another level. I‘m always happy after I’ve had a meal here. Love and highly recommend! If you’re uncertain I’m telling you just try it, you won’t be disappointed.

Have not had home cooked quality Ethiopian food in almost 35 years. This place was delicious.

I'm a vegetarian and had been wanting to come here for awhile before finally visiting. I ordered the sweet potato fries and have tried the bread pudding and cake desserts. My child doesn't like spicy food but the fries aren't so spicy. They're coated in a cinnamon spice that is pretty good and the fries are tasty. The bread pudding type dessert was very unique tasting. The cake was good and my kid loved it. I wish they had more vegetarian options or options that didn't include onion. Most importantly, the servers are very friendly and made sure my child, who was rather restless, was occupied and having a good time. I felt they really cared about my experience. This is mainly why I came back and will probably return again.

The service was incredible! Meat and veggie combo platter was the perfect amount of food for two hungry traveller's. The cook even came to our table at the end to say hi. If you're ever in the area, this amazing business should be at the top of your list!

We live in Seattle and eat alot of Ethiopian food in Seattle. We were happy to find this option while in Spokane. We had Chicken Doro alich'a, Beef sambussa, veggie combo plate, Ethiopian iced tea, and harar beer. Everything was great and full of flavor. Really happy that it doesn't seem like they tone down the spices like some places end up doing. We would definitely come back. Staff was very welcoming and friendly. It was very busy when we went on a Saturday during dinner. There was a paid parking lot right next to the building also. My only complaint is the plastic straws, Styrofoam cups for kids. Would love to see more sustainable and reusable options.

Great food and service! We had never eaten Ethiopian food, and it was delicious! I loved trying something new, and learning to eat with injera bread (don't be tempted to use forks; have an authentic meal). The owner was very friendly and informative, and we had a great dining experience. The Ethiopian beer was great too!

The meat and veggie combo offered a fantastic variety of flavors and textures, showcasing the rich and diverse Ethiopian culinary tradition. The lunch special was truly a highlight, offering a satisfying and authentic taste of Ethiopian cuisine. I highly recommend Queen of Sheba for anyone looking to explore delicious Ethiopian food.

So fun. It takes a little time to get used to eating with your hands. Great food and a very fun experience. Our waiter was cool and energetic. I think his name was Yohanes. Even though the place was packed (on a Wednesday) he took time to walk us through everything as this was our first time. Don't skip the spiced iced tea and the Pani Popo dessert (softest sweet roll in hot coconut cream sauce)

This was one of the best meals I have ever had and our server Yohannes made the experience that much better. His energy was so positive and upbeat. It was our first time here and he was so helpful with the choosing of the food and the overall experience. The food was stunning. So full of flavor! And the coffee.. divine. I cannot speak highly enough of this place and our server as well as the owner. The owner checked in on us and you could just feel the love that she puts into her restaurant, her food and her customers. 5 stars isn’t high enough.

Of the best food i’ve ever had and the coffee was fantastic. Yohannes was an excellent server and made the ordering process easy and low stress. Overall lovely experience! certainly recommend. Thank you!

My favorite restaurant in Spokane, Washington. The food is amazingly good. I get the big vege plate that is popular. I call this heaven food, transports me to another dimension of happiness :) 7.28.23) here again, and food, service, ambience AAA+++

Everything is amazing. We ordered the meat and veggie combination plate, and each dish complimented the others amazingly. The salad was fresh, and the flavors were bright, warm, and balanced. The server, Johannes was welcoming and attentive. I don't have enough good things to say about this place.

We are fortunate to have a dining place such as this in Spokane. The food is delicious beyond measure. There are exceptional gluten free options, and truthfully, the food is healing, as most traditional foods are.

Dinner is very expensive, lunch is more reasonable

This restaurant is inside a mall and you need a code to access the restrooms. Food is decent and the servers are attentive. I feel it’s a bit pricey though.

Insanely delicious! They were understaffed but so accommodating and lovely. The food was incredible.

The food was great. If you like Indian food/curry and don't mind eating with your fingers, you'll like this! It's definitely an experience. Service was a little slow, so be prepared for that. Worth the wait, tho. There were 4 of us and we shared the combination plate and 3 appetizers. It was plenty of food. Will definitely be going back.

My wife and I tried this place for the first time and loved it . Quaint setting , very courteous staff and excellent food !! We recommend the combination plate and sambussas !! Delicious!!

The quality of food is exceptionally good. The owner herself asked whether I enjoyed the food. The staff was courteous. I highly recommend it.

Everything was perfect. The coffee was excellent, too. The owner even comes out to greet all the tables and to make sure we are being taken care of. The attention to detail and hospitality is 5 stars alone; the food deserves 10 stars or more. 100 stars! Don't hesitate to eat here.

Unfortunately this experience was not what we expected. Service was very good. For some reason the one combo that would be best bang for your buck only comes with the most spicy meats, so if you can't handle spicy or have a medical condition your options are to spend more money on less spicy options. The pancakes used to eat the food is served cold on a cold plate so the food once placed on the plate gets cold really fast. Portions are not worth it for us, for the price we expected to have leftovers or just more food in general.

What a gem. And delicious! I ordered the vegetable lunch special with a side of collard greens. So great!

It was great African food from ethopia

It was pretty average as far as quality. They charged me $42 for the veggie combo. Pretty much a rip off.

Very very tasty! Small portions for the price though. Definitely coming back. Very good selection of Ethiopian beer! Been here for take out a few more times! And still love it!!

We are so lucky to have this in Spokane! Great service even when busy and great food!

If you are in or around Spokane, do yourself a favor and stop into Queen of Sheba for a meal. Our party did a couple of combo plates and the Lamb Tibs. I usually try to remember to take photos of meals in order to post them with my review, but when our meal got to our table I was overwhelmed by the amazing smell of the food that I totally forgot. Everything was absolutely divine. At the end of the meal, the owner came out and talked with us for a few minutes. Her and our waiter were so incredibly nice and obviously cares greatly about both her restaurant and customers. An amazing experience all around and I will 100% go back next time I am nearby.

They have excellent combination plates, so you can taste many options from the menu during lunch and dinner. The mango juice is AMAZING! Will go again.

Excellent food, great staff. Went on our anniversary dinner - our anniversary is next week, but it's the day we could vet out just the 2 of us - and we stopped by on a lark. Had some of the Lamb. Absolutely amazing! Great staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and appreciated! Made the day very special and enjoyable!

A terrible service and food. I never ate a test less habesha food. Also very expensive they charge $38 for this woreat vegetarian combo. Also we ordered Tibs for kids and they were so disappointed too. With all parties dissatisfied we paid a total of $90 for to meal and a glass of sprite. I DON'T RECOMMEND this place.

Went there for a birthday food was ok but seemed overpriced for what we got and most was bread! The tea was great though! And the owner is very sweet! Was so the first time having Ethiopian food but i personally would not go back.

Delicious food and a unique dining experience in Spokane. My fiancé and I enjoyed trying different Ethiopian beers and the vegetarian combination plate. The combination plate was plenty of food for two people. We will definitely be back!

So let me begin this review with this; YOU MUST EAT HERE! I have been to this restaurant at least 5 times now, and I have been stunned by how good the food is every single time. The food has wonderful spices that I personally have never tasted before. The food is fulfilling, savory, and makes you wish you had a larger stomach so you could eat more. The service here is also quite phenomenal. The time you order and get to eat is relatively short, and when you see how much food you get, you are left in awe with how they could make so much food in such a short amount of time. The presentation of the food is outstanding too. The first time I came here, I was with my mom. We ordered the Vegetarian Combo Plate. When the food came out, it was in this beautiful, colorful straw basket. The waiter took the lid of the basket off and both the aroma and steam of the freshly made food rolled across my face. Overall, this restaurant is probably the best restaurant I have been into in a while. It has amazing food, great service, and great vibes. Please go to this restaurant and experience it for yourself! You will not regret it!

What a nice place in the flour mill. Great food and great service. Will be back soon.

Love this restaurant. Nothing fancy about it but the food is fabulous. We love the vegetarian platter with a side of spicy chick peas. Fun eating the ingura bread with all courses instead of silverware.

We got the veggie lunch meal and liked the food. Good option for someone who is new to Ethiopian cuisine to try out the various flavors. It's located in a renovated flour mill and the whole complex has really nice ambience. They have outdoor seating available in the antique alley as well.

A true gem. I’ve been going here with my family since we moved to the area over ten years ago, and have never been disappointed. Almaz is always so personable and her staff are great. Even my 10-year-old kids has been calling this her favorite restaurant for many years now. If you’re thinking about it, don’t hesitate! You’ll only be sorry you didn’t go sooner.

This place is amazing! Succulent Lamb Cubes and Coconut Bread dessert!! My one 5 star review!

Wow, this was my first time eating Ethiopian food and it was incredibly flavorful and delicious. The service was very kind always asking if we needed anything and the food was out quickly. Would recommend to anyone!

I come here regularly. My absolute favorite restaurant. Hands down. Doro wet is always my go to! The last time I went, the owner had me try this split pea soup i believe. So good! And they are the sweetest people. The owner 😩🤎 The best.

Wow the food and the price ya coming back soon

Such a quaint and welcoming restaurant. The hospitality was wonderful. First time eating with a friend, food was amazing. Great combination of spices for the pallet! Had the Beef sambusa and the meat and veggie lunch special, with Minchetabesh and Yesiga We't. Absolutely a treat! Was nice to go on a lesser busy time to enjoy fully. So Grateful to Owner who made recommendations on her Homeland cuisine! Definitely will return! 👍

The food was really good but the service was definitely not. I genuinely thought they forgot we were there multiple times.

The food was amazing, and the staff were great...made me feel very welcome

Great food! Worthy to try out! A lot of ppl from 5:30 pm. be aware!

Excellent service, excellent food! One of the best restaurants in Spokane.

I am an Ethiopian & I took my in-laws who are from Spokane to Queen of Sheba to experience an Ethiopian restaurant & I was so disappointed. They were extremely busy & the owner seem stressed & overwhelmed at one point she was a little rude to my sister-in-law when we were trying to ask about our table. At the end of the night she apologized & tried to be nice, but the 1st impression was already left. Now the food was very over priced & did not taste good! For 3 people it was $140+. Its really disappointing that this is the only Ethiopian restaurant in Spokane. The reason I gave a 1 was the ambiance was nice & the baklava(desert) was good the main entrées were horrible though & again way too expensive. I would never go back though nor would I recommend this place.

Extremely over priced and lacks authentic flavor. No way this business could keep running in Seattle. Too much competition at a better price! Luckily my wife is Ethiopian and can cook the socks off of Queen Sheba everyday of the week. The food we ate gave us upset stomach which is common if the injera is over soured and or if the sauces are prepared poorly.

Ethiopian food is our favorite. We drive 2 hours for the amazing food here. It is worth it.

One of the best restaurant experiences we have ever had! We felt transported to another land; the food was exceptional, and our server, Savannah, was the best we've had in a long long while. Highly recommend this authentic and incredible spot. Almaz has created a truly amazing food experience!

The staff is incredibly friendly and take the time to describe the food and what's in it. We were recommended the meat and veggie combination plate. The food was unbelievable, I'm not much for cabbage, but when you mix it with the other items on the platter, it just goes so well. Even the salad portion didn't feel like just "stomach filler," it was delicious. Will come back here. Also, try the tea and the sweet potato fries!