Identifies as Black-owned
Yes
Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant in Atlanta
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Location on the map
Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia, US
From the business
Service options
Outdoor seating
Yes
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Drive-through
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Highlights
Great coffee
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Organic dishes
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegan options
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 404-325-6000
Site: http://bahelethiopianrestaurant....
Site: http://bahelethiopianrestaurant....
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–10PM
- Tuesday:11AM–10PM
- Wednesday:11AM–10PM
- Thursday:11AM–10PM
- Friday:11AM–10PM
- Saturday:11AM–10PM
- Sunday:11AM–10PM
Comments (199)
Food and service were excellent! We used to live in Oakland where we had tons of options for Ethiopian food, so we have high expectations when we try new places. So glad we decided to try this place instead of waiting forever at the popular place across the street. It did not disappoint! Worth checking out!
If you want real authentic Ethiopian food in a very intimate atmosphere this is the place to go.Food was beyond excellent, owners are delightful and the entire experience was absolutely wonderfulDefinitely 5 star. Don’t let the outside intimidate you. The food is fabulous.
The food is delicious (had lamb tibs and beef awaze and the veggie platter, all delicious). Portion sizes are good. Service is good. We showed up with a group of ten and they were very accommodating and were able to seat us very quickly. Definitely a hidden gem. Try the honey wine!
Unassuming but very tasty. If you want authentic Ethiopian food this is the place to eat. Great service and the food was on point! We had the Tibs and Kitfo and it was cooked to perfection. The honey wine was tasty too.
As an Ethiopian myself ,I would definitely suggest this spot to my friends.My husband and I were visiting ATL and landed at the best Ethiopian/Eritrean restaurant! We have had other Ethiopian restaurant experience in the area before but hands down this is the best.Very authentic,it’s literally the same experience as if you are in Ethiopia! That says a lot! We finally have landed our spot whenever we visit ATL. Can’t wait to comeback again! We ordered carry-out but the atmosphere is nice,of course my people are nice and professional so you get the best service!
BAHEL was delicious. I forgot to take a pics of my food. I had chicken with the spicy red sauce. Salad and I had rice as well. Alone with the bread. I had the Ethiopian experience. It was awesome, Healthy food. I had ginger tea with honey 🍯. I am still satisfied 6 hours later.
About last night: I try Ethiopian food all across the country, and this was not Ethiopian food. The only thing that taste remotely authentic were the green beans. The yellow lentils were stiff, dry and not hot. The red lentils were runny. The collard greens looked and taste like they came out of a can. Not sure how to describe the cabbage. To top it off they charge $3.00 for injera that is supposed to come with the meal per the menu and when I asked about the charges on my receipt, the host said its gluten free and expensive to make 🤔 Injera is naturally gluten free and is not expensive to make and comes with the meal per the menu. Food overall was not hot. Will not return.
Good food and nice atmosphere. The server (dont know his name) was really nice and patient
Very delicious food here we got the lamb, beef, and veggie platter. Every single thing was so amazing. I’ve been to a few Ethiopian restaurants and this one is definitely number one.
Absolutely incredible food. Brought a friend here for their first time trying Ethiopian, and we had Chicken Tibs and the vegetarian sampler (pictured). The collards were perfectly cooked, not bitter, and the Tibs was incredibly flavourful.
First time eating Ethiopian food. Everything was delicious and tasty. I would advise everybody to go and try their food. The staff was very helpful, patient and I provided great food suggests.
Great food! Loved the veg platter and doro wat. Enjoyed that they had injera made with only teff and it was nice and soft. The honey wine was excellent - sweet like we like it. Everything was tasty and well made.
Great hole in the wall. There are a couple Ethiopian spots in this area. Its very small inside. The food and atmosphere seemed authentic to me. I really enjoyed my dish. I ordered the char grilled beef with a side of lentils. My waitress was very friendly and polite. I would eat here again.
My friends and I went to Bahel this past weekend. The food was great and the waitress did a great job. Keep up the good work 👍🏽and we definitely will be back.
Ordered from Door Dash and was shocked by how much food I got. It was all absolutely delicious. I will have to go in person. Will definitely order again!
Bahel is one of the very few restaurants in Atlanta that we ALWAYS come back to whenever visiting Atlanta. We first started going there over ten years ago, and loving Ethiopian food as we do, we’ve tried almost every other Ethiopian restaurant in the city (over twenty-five as of about five years ago). The food here is superb—with a cook trained in the tradition of the most famous region in Ethiopia, renowned for its “gomen besiga” (collard greens with beef) and for its shiro. Their fried fish smothered with a sort of roux made from shiro, stewed onion, tomatoes and green peppers is an original and must be tasted to be believed.Finally, if you’re a coffee lover you probably already know that the origin of coffee is Ethiopia. (Even the name “kava” — from which the word “coffee” is derived is the name of the province in Ethiopia where coffee is first known to have been grown and drunk. At Bahel they still serve coffee Ethiopian style and roasting it from green beans on the spot. The aroma is heavenly, as In sure you can imagine. The way they serve it constitutes an experience you won’t want to miss. Check out my photos and videos below.Meanwhile, their tasteful ambience (don’t miss their cozy back room and its special decor, suitable for private parties and small groups) and gracious staff render this a place worth visiting over and over again—which we do, and will for years to come.Please note that the restaurant is now under new management as former owner, Sabele, has retired. One of her longest servers, Winnie, and her husband, Abraham, have retained their dedicated cook, Rosa, and join her in serving some of the best dishes ever! (Same menu, same extraordinary flavors, with maybe even an extra loving touch. Note, also, that they have improved the ambience with some of their own loving additions.
Very tasty Ethiopian restaurant and the staff are very nice too. The young lady that was my server was super nice and we had a great conversation about Ethiopia and the food.
If there were no other good restaurant options, Id come back.I love Ethiopian food. The options are standard and cost about $12 to $16 or so each. The servers arent so friendly. The food came out about 3 minutes after we ordered. The lamb tibs tasted like lamb, which I havent experienced at other Ethiopian restaurants. The injera was good, but not amazing. The tibs didnt have much sauce, and didnt have the flavor Im used to having. My wife said hers was more salty than she likes.
The place was clean. The service was good. Our waiter was was very polite and attentive. The food was good. I liked the injera. We had the Lamb & Chicken tibs with salad. The presentation was nice. The only downfall to the whole meal was I was feasted on by a mosquito, so dont sit next to the window.
OMG! The food here is exceptional. I used to have another favorite Ethiopian place (not gonna drop names 😂) but Bahel totally now holds that title. The service was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect. If you have never tried Bahel, you really need to go!
First time having Ethiopian food and it was fire 🔥 I loved it! Very delicious, I had spicy lamb. We had great service for lunch in the middle of the week.
Located in a small, unassuming strip mall is one of the better Ethiopian restaurants in Atlanta. At one point, Bahel was one of about 4 different Ethiopian spots at the Briarcliff intersection. A couple have closed since then yet Bahel remains. The service is always on point. And if the owner is there, he will usually come over to your table to ask how everything is. The waiters are always friendly as well. There are always vegetarian options with Ethiopian cuisine. One vegetarian item that isn’t commonly offered at Ethiopian restaurants as part of their vegetarian combo is Fasolia (green beans and carrots). Bahel offers it as part of their and it is truly delicious.If you’re looking for authentic and reasonably priced Ethiopian cuisine and good service, Bahel is the spot.
I like how everything is neat and clean, alot of great Ethiopian arts and traditional materials to look at, I took my boss there she was very pleased with the food. Leblebe kitfo is my favorite 🔥
Good food, good service. When we went they were not serving wine or beer due to liquor license issues. Also the only Ethiopian place that didnt include 2 vegetarian sides with a meat entree. It was extra money.
Good authentic food but the chef can have a heavy hand with OIL. Food should not have an inch layer of oil floating on the top.
Delicious veggie plate. If You have not had the chance of tasting Ethiopian food You should definitely come here 1st. Fan tastic ownership staff and food. My baby with so jealous we got to eat with our hands no Cutlery.
First time trying Ethiopian food. Fresh and reach in flavor food, I liked the chicken tibese also tried the jebena coffee, friendly staff as well.
We love the food here! The chicken kitfo is my favorite. The injera is spongy and not too tart.
We usually go to another Ethiopian restaurant across the street but they were so packed we wound up here and we are very glad we did! Amazing food and at an even better price! The staff is very friendly and the portions are large. We could not finish a for 2 portion but it made a great lunch the next day. We will definitely return here!
Delicious!!! Had the veg combo and every bit of it was absolutely deliciousWeve had soo many veg combos all around the world and honestly this was one of the bests weve hadWill come again when were in Atlanta for sure😊 recommend
Very good food, unique spices, and a fun cuisine to try. The prices were a bit high for the amount of food, but not too much.
Desta refused to honor my group’s reservation, so we walked literally across the street to Bahel and were immediately seated. Haven eaten at Desta’s before, I can say with certainty that the food is better at Bahel’s and the service is significantly better. I highly recommend people to go here over Desta. If you want alcohol with the meal try the honeyed wine, it’s a mead-like wine that is delicious. My group got most of the main dishes, and in particular the beef awaze tibs was excellent.
Food was amazing and the staff was very hospitable. Came from NC to visit family, and wanted to find an authentic Ethiopian spot while in town....this was a perfect choice!
Great food and friendly staff. Place is small. Hard to find parking.
Great authentic food, hosts are really friendly and available for answering all the questions we had, I recommend
Good food and a great atmosphere! They have gluten free injera and our server was so helpful deciding what to get.
Omg. Omgggggg. Try the Sambusa. The things they do with lentils will blow your mind. This is a MUST STOP when we visit Atlanta. Thank you so much for such great food!!
This restaurant was phenomenal. I went with my class for a school function and not only was the food delicious but it was authentic with an incredibly interesting story behind it. The owner, Woiney, was so kind and willing to share her story with us. She is from Ethiopia, and she shared that she wants everyone to experience real, authentic Ethiopian cuisine; and that we did experience. I ordered the Lamb Tibs (which was delicious and perfectly cooked), while my classmate sitting adjacent to me ordered the Short Rib Tibs which came on a sizzling plate and she shared that the seasoning on the meat was perfectly done and so interesting! Aside from the food, the restaurant itself is super cool. With interesting artwork and music playing throughout the room, it really is an interesting place. 10/10 recommend!!
Loved the food and restaurant ambience was divine
Food is fine, but it is tooooooo slow. Just made a single order and there are a few guests in the restaurant. However, I did not expect to wait almost an hour with staff being impatient and indifferent to me. Would not recommend it unless you wanna wait for an hour to enjoy your meal.
So very good! I had the vegetarian plate and it had several different vegetable dishes and what I can describe as rolled sourdough flatbread. First time trying Ethiopian cuisine for me, and if that’s you I suggest you ask a staff member for recommendations. It’s always a good day to try new things!
Delicious door but traditional coffee ceremony, life time experience, thank You
Always enjoy the food here (tasty, unique, yet healthy) and always friendly staff.
Friendly and quick service, fresh and flavorful food, what is there not to like about this restaurant? I will definitely come back for more!
Veggie combo is amazing. Authentic and filled with love. Come here if you enjoy good food and good vibes
Have definitely had better Ethiopian food. Service is a little slow as well....
Food is great. Not the cleanest. Service is slow but the waiters are warm and friendly.
Delicious food & great service. Thank you for the friendly girl from Israel. She suggested tge best combo.
Favorite Ethiopian restaurant! Servers are always friendly & the food is amazing every time!
Delicious food, wonderful service! Start with the Sambusa. What they can do with lentils, wow!
I loved it. The service was nice. The food was delicious.
I came here about one week ago (last Saturday) with my family and it was wonderful. We came at around 8 PM and hadnt eaten much else so the wonderful food here was a great way to fill up our stomachs. We ordered the lamb tibs, fish with shiro, and 5 vegetable combo. All were exceptional. The lamb was seasoned perfectly and was made even better by the injera bread. The fish was nice and crispy and was really complimented by the sauce. The vegetable combo was a nice thing to eat with the other dishes. The generally small location made it feel homey and all of the polite and dedicated waiters assisted that feeling. I would rate six stars if I could and I would heavily recommend this to anyone in the Atlanta area (even if you want to be cheaper as all of this had a relatively small price of $50 compared to our hotel food and other businesses). Thank you for great food :).
Great customer service and great food! We decided to try the chicken tibb, beef tibbs awaze, lamb tibbs, and the collard greens. We also had honey wine as our drink which was also delish!
Best Ethiopian food around Atlanta! love the food, ambience, hospitality.. Great vegan & vegetarian options
I dont like eating out too much anymore if its food that I can cook.. well I have never made Ethiopian food and I will gladly leave it up to Bahel. The fish tibs meal was delicious! The stew was so flavorful and the veggies were cooked and seasoned to perfection. Noshing with friends always turns up the experience even more! So, get your friends together and head over to Bahel.. The service is awesome too!
I actually liked the food at Bahel more than I did at a certain very popular spot across the street ;) The food came super fast, server was friendly and sweet. The feel at Bahel is also a bit more intimate as it is smaller, and the view from their patio is lovely at sunset. Id return to Bahel before I’d return to another Ethiopian restaurant.
Everything was wonderful.
Authentic delicious food with great service! Our server was patient enough to explain how to eat with the injera bread. The Bahel combo for 2 is enough food for 3!Also recommend the Ethiopian coffee which they roast onsite. It’s a must try.
Super friendly and sweet people, and the food was so good! Really enjoyed the veg combo and chicken tibs. Can’t wait to come again!
Ordered for pickup so I can’t speak on the dining experience but the vegetable combo was delicious! And good portion size as well. Definitely will be back in the future
Food is great. Calm atmosphere. Woinishet is a great server. Will visit again soon for sure. An ideal place for a group outing!
Im a defacto Atlanta person who visits monthly because my grandbabes are there. I cant wait for my next visit to Atlanta so that I can stop through for my vegan Ethiopian food fix, just off Clairmont road near I-85S.EVERYTHING is delicious, including the water! Shared a sampler platter with a colleague , which was insanely flavorful and beautifully presented.I dont yet know the names of the foods, but I also had a vegan chocolate truffle-like dessert ... and had an appetizer that was a triangular shaped, deep fried veggie-stuffed shell with a knock-uour-socks-off sauce. Honestly, the service is incredible, food is joyful and with COVID rising, the outdoor seating was appreciated.So yes, the owners will know me ... and Im sending anyone who appreciates the best of the best in Ethiopian cuisine in Atlanta area. I also like the other Ethiopian restaurant across the street, but keeping it 💯, I loved everything about Bahel and will opt to promote this small business in these uncertain times, as they remain committed to serving quality and simply delicious foods. Bye bye for now 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🌟
Delicious food. We had the vegetarian combo and the lamb. We liked every single item on the plate. A class above the already outstanding Ethiopian competition in the area.They took their time to cook the food and this took a while, so dont go if you have a plane to catch, but for us the wait was well worth, every second of it. Outstanding!
AMAZING food. Loved the kifto (just the right amount of kick) and the “traditional” coffee is ON. POINT. Would recommend. No need to go across the street, it’s much more intimate here anyway…
This restaurant exceeded all expectations. We got a combo platter by recommendation from our server and it was enough to feed 6 of us. The service made you feel like you were being fed a home cooked meal. We are for sure coming back.
My wife and I love Ethiopian food. We used to go to Queen of Sheba until they closed a few years back. We tried just about every place in town and nothing measured up until we tried Bahel tonight. The seasonal vegetarian platter was fantastic. It was a wonderful variety of dishes and a plentiful portion. And they honestly make the best collards Ive ever had. I highly recommend it.
I visited Bahel last night on the recommendation of a friend. I ordered lamb and chicken tibs, collards, and red lentils. Outstanding! All of it. Im glad I ordered enough to have more today.I usually post pictures with my reviews. However, I was hungry and the aromas wafting from my takeout containers had me rushing to dig in. My plating was picture perfect and I wont sully the deliciousness by publishing pics that wont do the food justice.Definitely going back.
The food was delicious and customer service was great! I wouldve liked tomatoes in my salad and less salt on the meat but the sambusa were amazing I wouldnt change a thing!
Absolutley loved this place. I went with a friend who is quite familiar with Ethiopian cuisine so she did the ordering. We shared a huge platter of injera, beef tibs, fish, string beans, cabbage, and collard greens. We also had a side of samosas with coffee.Everything was cooked so well and seasoned so nicely. It was a hearty meal so save your appetite. The only thing I was not very fond of was the fish. I absolutely love the way they cooked their veggies.In total we paid together $45 for a platter with two sides of meat (meat and fish), about 3 sides, samosas, and coffee to end our meal.It was well worth it. Ive been to one other Ethiopian restaurant in the Atlanta area, and I can tell you this one is the better of the two.
Excellent food. Abraham provided great,friendly service. Restaurant held the birthday cake we brought with us to celebrate. Very accommodating.Atmosphere is informal but clean and neat. Most definitely would dine he again.Food is fresh and flavorful. We ordered a sampling of the beef, chicken and lamb and a platter of the vegetable options. There were 8 of us and none left hungry.
First time going here the experience was really good. Waiters mentioned the best meals and showed us the correct way to eat. The food was great too !
Amazing food with an incredibly friendly staff. Couldn’t recommend this restaurant more, the food was so flavorful and came out quick considering we had such a big table. Instantly became a new staple for every time I drive through Atlanta
Authentic, calm, and relaxing environment. The food is absolutely excellent. Dont skip the honey wine and amazing tea. Great staff too! Cant recommend it enough.
The food is authentic and delicious. The service is always exceptional. There isnt any wait time and the food is made fresh. I would recommend this location to anyone who is looking for authentic Ethiopian cuisine or who wants to try it for the first time.
Great service. Great food. Authentic food that won’t get you sick lol. If you are looking for some fun safe new food to try.... Go HERE. I would recommend the veggie combo or the beef ribs with Awaze or without.
Great food and atmosphere! Loves their music selection.
SO delicious. We usually get the veggie combo plus beef tibs. Their green beans are sent straight from heaven 🙌FAR more flavorful than Desta.
Located next to a biggy like Desta Ethiopian and running successfully. The food here is amazing and the spice level is just so perfect that it will make your nose run (When asked for the spiciest). The service is great and the staff needs were great accommodating us with smile.Would visit again.
Food was good but I kinda did not like the cleanliness
We have enjoyed the Lamb and Vegetable Combo on numerous occasions. The tea service is also enjoyable. Restaurant also have good selection of wines. Great service! Highly recommended!
I just had a terrible experience. Food is good but they really need to train their server better. I asked for the to go box and put my leftover lamb tibs (half of the entree and the full entree is $14) into the box. However I forgot to bring the box with me when I left. I was back 5 minutes later and the server said she thought I didn’t want it so she threw it away. 1- I wouldn’t have asked for a to go box and spent time to put the food in there if I didn’t want it. 2- she could have waited for at least an hour before she threw it away. 3- she could have offered to make another meal or even half but she did nothing. I would absolutely not come to this place for dinner if I knew I would waste $7 or pay $14 for half of the food.
This food is scrumptious and clean. Super friendly staff. I thoroughly enjoyed enjoy each visit here.
Excellent food and great service. The veggie platter was very varied and tasty, and that’s coming from me as a meat lover. Tibs and sambusa were are awesome
Our favorite out of all the Ethiopian restaurants in the area!
We had an incredible experience at Bahel. This is our new favorite place !!! The food was authentic, served quickly, and THE most incredible Ethiopian food we’ve ever eaten. Thank you Seble Haile snd staff for a fantastic gastronomic experience !!!
The food and service was really good!
Delicious Ethiopian food even vegans and vegetarians can enjoy, the service is friendly and is a small business. I would recommend it to anyone looking for Ethiopian food without the price or busy atmosphere of the bigger restaurants. A good cup of their coffee to top off you meal is probably a good idea.
Honestly I think I probably just had a bad experience or not the right dish, because Im sure this place must be better than my review. The place had lots of Ethiopians in it which always makes me feel good if Im trying a dish from another country or culture that the people from that culture actually like to eat there as well! I like the coziness of it, and they were super friendly, but the Injera bread in my dish was cold like right out of the refrigerator and my friend from Ethiopia said it should not have been. It was weird using my fingers to eat my food that was hot with this cold bread. Its all I could think about actually. Ill try something different next time.
Best Ethiopian food in Atlanta. Hands down. 1st time ever trying Ethiopian food and everyone made us feel like family. So much love for Bahel! Food was amazing. Just a great experience all around.
The people are so nice and thier food is so good. I looked them up on Google, when I got thier, it was a little storefront place with what appeared to be no customers inside...and across the street, I saw a booming Ethiopian restaurant so, I left and went thier. My mind said, No; you dont want to go thier, they look too big for my pocket (the website had s.all portions. I drove back over to this one and I am so happy that I did. They actually had customers seated in the back area.
Bahel is so amazing. The food is phenomenal, the price is below most other ethiopian restaurants, and the service is great. I love the lamb tibs and all the cold veggie sides are great. Quality injera and all meals come with amazing sauce.
Best Ethiopian Ive had so far in Atlanta! The misir wot is perfect (better than my homemade). Food is served at a better temperature than luke warm which seems to be the norm elsewhere. Great friendly informative (and covid conscious) service by Yonathon. I ordered Sambusa appetizer (lentil filled pastry) light and crisp with a sauce that sounds like amaze (new staple in my house right next to Sriracha and Tom Yum paste) Then the vegetable (vegetarian) sampler (Yetsom Beyaynetu). If youve never had Ethiopian foods and like Indian foods youll find this place to be a great option and yes , you can ask for a fork. Oh... Try their coffee, that alone is worth a visit.
Bahel offers the best traditional Ethiopian cuisine in Greater Atlanta. The staff is especially friendly and most helpful in helping making your selections. The injera is rich and consistent, the vegetables and rosemary are served fresh, and the meats are nicely flavored. Make sure you share what you order, eat with your hands and take friends and family.
This is now my fav Ethiopian restaurant. Its never overly busy, the food is seasoned well, and the owners are very friendly. I live 45 min away and come as often as possible! I make sure if Im in the area I go eat here.
Food was great and although they only only had 1 server she was amazing!
Love love LOVE their food!Its soo flavorful and Spicy if you like !Im Vegan and I love the Option of VeggiesI recommend!
Great, prompt, friendly service, and some of the best kitfo I have eaten. Check Bahel out if you are in the area. If you havent had Ethiopian before Bahel is a great introduction.
This restaurant is 10 stars they deserved very beautiful and respectful
We have eaten Ethiopian all over the country. For Atlanta there are a few that we like. Our #1 spot here is Bahel. We wanted carryout before the football game. Didnt want our Injera to soak up the juice from the Lamb Tibs YUM. We brought our own to-go container they were so nice to pack our food up for us. The staff is always polite and greet you with a smile. Needless to say we had a very good football Sunday that day.Thank you Bethel
Usually quick and good service. Great food
I got the lamb tibs, which were delicious. Our waitress showed us how to use the injera (spongy, sourdough-y flatbread) to scoop up the lamb.My friend got the vegetarian combo, which came with eight different sides. Despite it being vegetarian, it was a very generous amount of food and she couldnt even finish it. For all that it comes with, it was a very good price. Her favorite sides were the split lentil sauce and yellow peas sauce.Bahel (pronounced BAH-hull) is a great, unassuming little restaurant in a shopping strip. Dont let the shopping center fool you! Its great food at a great price.
Great service and great food! Just a heads up they can lean on spicier side. The habesha Ethiopian beer is all sorts of amazing.
I had ordered from Bahel while quarantining at home on my birthday! Bahel made sure I received my fish tibs exactly how I wanted it with the the type of injera I requested! It tasted amazing and I really appreciate all their hard work!!
I had excellent vegetarian food here.
Great food have been eating here for a few years. We always have s great meal. well now I have been eating here for 8 years and still loving it! great food, service and price!
The food was exceptionally good and the staff members were nice and brought the food quickly. Plus, they are vegetarian friendly. Best Ethiopian food I have ever had.
Delicious, authentic food and kind people! I stopped here after a camping trip with some friends and the food hit the spot. Great atmosphere too.
Place is nice, food is great, service is good as well. If you are a vegiterian, try the vegi combo, if you are not, try the kitfo, which is similar to steak tartar, make sure you specify if you want it raw, midium or well cooked. It is made with their special spices. Also i would the dereq tibs is amazing.
Very tasty Ethiopian food loved it. Service was good too. Will visit again definitely
They have the best Ethiopian vegan food in Atlanta,And the customer service is amazing,I highly recommend this place for any vegetarian or vegan.
Delicious food. Tastes similar to Desta across the street. Traditional round basket seating available in the back. Our service was great and friendly.
My first Ethiopian food experience. Lamb was an epiphany. Soda bread rather than utensils which adds to the adventure. Could have used a bit more heat, but I probably didnt make my preference clear.Ill be back.
Nice place food was good and tasty
Went to Bahel tonite for dinner and it will be the first and last time. Food was okay but the lady who served us was not. We were seated right at the entrance and every time the door opened, I was really cold. I asked her if we could move to the inside area and she lied to me saying that it is full. We saw several other people go to the back area. Very disappointed with the way she treated us.
Authentic! The best Ethiopian Food in Atlanta. Highly recommend this for those who think Desta is good food.
Delicious food, great prices, friendly service in a clean, no nonsense dining room. Of all the Ethiopian joints in this neighborhood, Bahel is my favorite by far!
First time at bahel and the food was the worst ethiopian food ever, I got food Poison after eating there, i would have given then zero, they was not friendly, no wonder the restaurant was empty. Never again, they dont even give us enough injera. Dont go here
Always great food and service. We emjoyed Lamb and Vegetables Combo and Special Coffee. Highly recommended!
Best of the 3 Ethiopian restaurants in this area.
The food is amazing! We live 4 hours away and every time we come in town we make sure we have a meal here. Customers for life!
If you like Desta across the street, youll love Bahel. Great vegetarian options and very reasonably priced and portioned.
Good service good food. A little more priecer than most. If your new to Ethiopian food go for the veggie or meat combo.
I didnt know what to expect but what an amazing experience and even better food!!! I will be going back
Great food,first time going. It was my daughters birthday and she wanted to turn me on to the food. Will go back for sure.
Very tasty and great variety of choices on the menu.
Tasty, good servings and good prices but simply cannot give five stars when they are across the street from Desta Ethiopian which has much deeper flavors and fresh spices that ate incomparable to Bahel
The food was good, but staff was irritable and the food took a long time even though there wasnt many people. The atmosphere was dim and the infrastructure was old (cracked and stained floors, sticky tables.) I would advise you to go to Desta across the street instead.
This is absolutely the best food Ive ever had. What a great experience keep up the good work
Awesome place with great food.
Great vegan options and sooo fun to eat with your hands! It’s an experience you’ll always remember :)
Very nice interaction with the owners, quick service and excellent Ethiopian food. Certainly perfect for someone looking for a good meal served quickly.
Bahel is a good restaurant, however the server was really rude b/c we change the food that was too salty. I will never go back. I personally think its all about how you treat people thats makes them want to come back again.
Great Ethiopian taste in Atlanta #one👏👏thankyou
I love the is place all good is so good!
We always love the quality of the food and friendliness of the staff there. The vegetarian special is always on time. It has the family, un-rushed feel!
This restaurant truly is enjoyable in every sense of the world. The ambiance, food, care towards customers and the establishment is attentive and comforting.
First time, great food, chill environment, clean place, and very helpful server helped us order for a little one as well... and he liked it!Will come back.
The food and service is amazing! So am Eritrean and must say the good taste so much like home cook meals. Not that fake habesha over priced food thats servied elsewhere.
There food is absolutely the best! I wish they had more combination choices for someone indecisive and greedy like me, but I mean it was sooooo delicious. I had the fish tibs.
They were VERY nice! It was clean and the food was fresh. The server was very attentive to my children. I will be going back!
Heck yes!!! Best ethiopian ever, i have been to many places and this is by far the best, very fair prices and the people are generous and kind! I love it.
My first time trying Ethiopian food I had a wonderful experience and the food was great I will be back
Wonderful and inexpensive place! We have already been twice in a span of just 2 weeks! Food is amazing, and service staff is also very friendly.
Awesome food and great service. I let our server choose all of the choices and it was perfect.
We intended on visiting Desta they were closed for an event. We lucked out, the food was amazing. The service was slow, but everyone trying to eat Desta had the same idea.
The Kitfo is Amazing. I love their Gurage Kitfo. I always go there for it. Kocho is too expensive though. Their Tibs is great too. My favorite Ethiopian restaurant in ATL 😍
The food is f-ing fantastic! Go here instead of Desta is you are looking for the authentic Ethiopian, not watered down for Americans, food.
My wife is Habesha by birth (Habesha & Italian). Im Habesha by adoption. ;-)The food at Bahel is the best! The injera is made with real teff flour and is perfect. The shiro could have used a little more heat, but the wats were FANTASTIC! Our family of 5 spent $20 on the veggie sampler (10 different items) and we left stuffed with a to-go box.
Great atmosphere, and food. Love it .
Always wonderful service! Leanest lamb ever. All of the veggies are delicious. Tej is lovely. I love this place!
Had an amazing experience here, the food is delish, the service was on point, the spices are out of this world A++
The food and staff are great here! Its a small, quaint place but the food is better than at Desta, which is across the street.
Best Ethiopian cousin in the city, very classy and professional customer service me and my wife enjoyed it thank you 🙏
Best Ethiopian on the block! Which says a lot!
Nice friendly service. Before we sat down to a table, the hostess was careful to sanitize our table first!
Definitely a good spot. Get a few different items and get them on a single dish. Very traditional and excellent flavors
Absolutely delicious. I think I told myself 10 times ok, last bite. But there was still some dura wat left, and I just couldnt stop.
The food was amazing.
This place is hands down the best. I drive 30 min out of the way just to eat here. Sooo good!
This place is more Eritrean than it is Ethiopian but the food was still delicious and the service is amazing.
Best Ethiopian all time buddies , friends took me here and am taking all my friends there . They are so so good 😎😎😎
I love the owner here! She’s such a lovely lady and a fantastic cook. Overall an A+ experience
Service was great and accomadating. 1 star off because they used canned greenbeans and collards, which for me isnt ideal.
Great food. Great service. Small and unassuming restaurant, which did not disappoint. Would highly recommend.
Good food and customer service was amazing...our server/she was super nice and her smile is natural and she give attention to my little doughter...🙏🙏
Great Food beautiful Decor friendly service I would recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy great Ethiopian food!
Amazing food and service! Such a great experience:)
Great Ethiopian food, I specially love the lamb tibis! Highly recommended to be checked out.
Great food and service!
Stopped here after a camping trip and it was fantastic! Would definitely recommend :)
Its a small and cozy place with a very friendly staff. The was very good. Very less vegetarian options though.
Very tasty. Prices are reasonable and service was great.
OMG great food. The decor is outstanding. Highly recommend this restaurant to everyone.
Best ethiopian food ive ever had
Good prices and portion sizes. Love Ethiopian food.
Great food, great service, great prices. Good vegetarian selection.
Very good food. Not better or worse than Desta. Not a long line. People were friendly.
Very good restaurant very simple and great foodJust care the is a lot of people and need to wait long time sometime
Amazing food and staff!
Very poor & inadequate service. The waitress can barely take an order or get it right. I will never go back there.Run Run Run 🏃 👎
This is a traditional Ethiopian food not your typical stuff designed for the western audience.
Hands down my favorite Ethiopian restaurant. Great for smaller or close groups of people.
The best authentic ethiopian restaurant in the Atlanta!! Go try it, you will not be disappointed!
The Doro Wat was good as were the beef tips. Service was just as good as the food.
My favorite first date treat.....make sure to order the honey wine. They make it in house !!
Bagel serves authentic, delicious Ethiopian food in a cozy setting!
Do not know what the food taste like because was sitting there for 5 minutes, it wasnt busy, no one greeted me or offered a drink
Nice food..friendly customer service..cleanliness was above all..
Great food. Prices were reasonable. Service was excellent.
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant 2023:
Review №1
2022-08-26Delicious! The food was very fresh and cooked to order. I believe its a family owned place and it shows in the TLC they provide. My only complaint would be that they dont have any meat and veggie combo plate for those who want a bit of everything. No matter, the food was amazing. Absolutely worth the drive from Gwinnett!
Review №2
2022-04-08There are tons of reviews from users saying Bahel has the best Ethiopian food theyve ever had, and I 100% agree! Hands down the BEST Ive ever had, and Ive had quite a lot at many different restaurants. As with pretty much every Ethiopian restaurant there are lots of vegan and vegetarian options. Unlike most Ethiopian restaurants I didnt have one or two favorites from the vegetarian combo. Every single thing I ate was equally delicious. Thats something thats uncommon at any restaurant. Unbelievable! Stop reading this and order some Bahel right NOW! 💚💚💚
Review №3
2022-01-06Small scale Ethiopian spot for a cozy ambiance. We wanted to dine in, but Desta (across street) was carry out only.THE BAD: The honey wine tasted different. I always consume Ethiopian, but this honey wine was sweet -- it just tasted like it had a veggie taste infused in it. It didnt taste as rich as Ive grown accustomed to.THE GOOD: We ordered for two, & it couldve fed 3 or 4. The cabbage, lentils were the best. It came with 3 different cheeses. The Collards were minced finely, but the flavor was sublime. We even asked for extra injera to take home with us & they obliged. Definitely come back with the kids so they can experience!
Review №4
2022-06-14I have passed Bahel many times going to and from the VA on Clairmont. I have considered stopping many times. Today I did and I am happy I did so. I have never had Ethiopian food before and was anxious to try it. It was, in a word, superb. My server greeted me and brought me some water. I explained to her that I had never had Ethiopian food before. She took the time to explain all the different menu items. I chose the Lamb Tibs (chunks of lamb sauteed with onions and peppers) with awaze sauce ( a spicy tomato and red pepper sauce). It was served on a piece of injera, which is a thin, spongey piece of fermented bread that has a slightly sour aftertaste. She offered me a rice option, but I chose the injera for the authentic way. I also ordered the misir wat (spicy red lentils) as my side. As I waited for my food, I could hear them in the kitchen preparing my food and happily chatting away, in what I assume was probably Oromo. I could also smell my food cooking which always adds to the anticipation. When my food arrived it was hot, fresh and served on a colorful plate. She also brought a ceramic boat containing several rolls of injera. She offered me silverware or explained that she would teach me how eat it in the traditional way. I opted for traditional, so she returned to the kitchen and brought back her own small plate of food. She tore off a piece of the injera, pinched some food, picked it up as she rolled it and ate it. I found it was very easy to do, as the injera stays together, even with sauce on it. My food was spicy, flavorful and it had the right amount of heat. The feeling of the restaurant took me back to some of the street vendors (which is often where you find the best, most authentic food, in my experience) I have eaten at in Mexico and Europe, of course, in a restaurant environment. The Lamb Tibs in awaze were reminiscent of Indian curries like, chetinaad, as far as preparation, but the flavor was totally different. There was a very elegant blend of spices in it that was unlike any other food I have had before. The portion was quite large, so I was able to have some left to take home. After I had eaten, I ordered their coffee. She ground fresh beans, brewed me a small pot of coffee and then served it on a tray with a little sugar bowl, a cup and saucer and a piece of burning incense. I have to say, this wasnt just a meal, it was an experience. While I was eating and having coffee, the stress and noise of the world fell away for a little while. I was priveleged to taste some new foods and learn a small bit about a vibrant culture. I had a fantastic time in this quiet little restaurant. It made me think of the way that food has always been a common experience we share...a very human experience. Im glad I was able to share that today with the staff at Bahel. I really enjoyed it. Thank you very much.
Review №5
2022-01-12First time having Ethiopian food and man. I am sufficiently pleased and satisfied. Ordered the chicken tibs, dereq tibs, shirro, and the vegetarian combo which were so flavorful. When you walk in it feels like an authentic experience with the music playing, great service, and beautiful decorations. Highly recommend you visit for a great meal. Make sure you ask for mitmita and awaze to go along with it for extra flavor.Bahel is located next to another Ethiopian restaurant and a hookah lounge quietly tucked away in a strip mall.
Review №6
2022-02-24Our waitress was informative and patient. We ate very well. I have this as one of my favorite Ethiopian restaurants in the nation.They have a nice situation at Bahel. Visit Theory afterwards for drinks and good vibes
Review №7
2022-06-03This was our first time eating here and it was amazing!!! The staff was so friendly and very helpful with explaining what to order. The food was so flavorful and spice level was perfect. I would definitely eat here again!!
Review №8
2022-05-01I’m in LOVE 😍 BAHEL is the winner among the cluster of Ethiopian restaurants in the Clairmont area! Just because it’s an Ethiopian restaurant doesn’t mea me you’re getting the Proper SPICE and everything NICE! Pictured here is the Lentil Sambusa and the Veggie combo. MY son ordered beef tibs which I didn’t try but he said they’re good! The tenderness of the Gomen and the crunch of the green salad coupled with good spongy tangy injera is just EVERYTHING!! You will not need to go to another Ethiopian spot after experiencing Bahel
Review №9
2022-05-03Super delicious and flavorful. The staff was radiant, warm, and highly attentive. We sat outside and ordered the vegetarian combination and it was bomb dot com: perfectly seasoned with the tiniest kick and enough for two people. The honey wine was served in the traditional glasses and WHEW it was all just perfection. I cant wait to come back here.
Review №10
2022-03-25This place is amazing. It didnt look that attractive from outside but dont judge a book by its cover right.. Thats totally true in this case. Two of us shared a veggie plate and that was filling for both of us and at an unbeatable price. The injiras were soft, they were cold but I guess thats how they come (in any Ethiopian place). Each curry had exquisite taste! Amazing experience! Will def go again.