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Blue Nile Restaurant

2027 E Franklin Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: (612) 338-3000
Citysearch
Price:
$$
Hours:
Restaurant: Sun-Thu 4pm-10pm, , Fri-Sat 4pm-11am, , Night Club: Thu-Sat 9pm-2am

Editorial Review for Blue Nile Restaurant – by Citysearch Staff

In Short
This is the ultimate restaurant for a small group of good friends. Order enough for everyone at the table, roll up your sleeves and dig in. All dishes are served together on a communal piece of buddeena, the spongy bread that is the mainstay of the Ethiopian diet. The bread is used to scoop the food and to contrast to the mostly spicy entrees, which include red and green lentils and meats in various sauces.

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Single entrees are fairly monochromatic; the samplers are your best bet.

User Reviews for Blue Nile Restaurant

Citysearch (6), Dine.com (1 ), All (7)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/15/2008 Posted by JenniferIrene

This was the first Ethiopian restaurant I ever went to. The waiter was very kind and explained what everything was on the menu. I have only have the vegetarian sampler platter, which is big enough for two. Large bar area and I believe they also have concerts downstairs. This is the ultimate spot to bring your friends to try something new. Just a couple blocks from the light rail on Franklin. I have always had great food and good service here. From what I can remember their soda is flat, and that is the only thing wrong/unusual for this place.

Pros: Friendly Staff, Great Food, Blocks from Light Rail

Cons: Tacky decor

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/05/2007 Posted by rj226

My friends and I were looking to try Ethiopian food for the first time. We had all heard of the Blue Nile before, so we decided to give it a try. We were a bit confused by one of our dishes, but the food was great none-the-less. It had a distinct flavor, and the experience was an adventure. The service was friendly, and the ambience was great.

Pros: Ambience, adventure

Cons: Not for the picky eater

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Editor's Review

Small groups gather to enjoy large heaps of Ethiopian cuisine.  See the full editorial review.

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Know Before You Go

Single entrees are fairly monochromatic; the samplers are your best bet.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Lot
  • Street

Hours

  • Restaurant: Sun-Thu 4pm-10pm
  • Fri-Sat 4pm-11am
  • Night Club: Thu-Sat 9pm-2am

Cuisines

  • Other
  • Middle Eastern
  • African
  • Ethiopian

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Date Spot
  • People Watching
  • Group Dining
  • Local Favorites
  • Bar Scene

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