Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 2193 reviews

What Ioana Marin likes about Bete Lukas Ethiopian Rstrnt:
This place can be easy to miss, on top of a tattoo shop, but try not to! The food is fresh and tasty (even the salad was crisp and well seasoned, and y’all know that’s often a filler and afterthought). The service is friendly and worth the occasional wait. View all feedback. What Nash Weber doesn't like about Bete Lukas Ethiopian Rstrnt:
they have a full cash, so that was nice. eating was just okay. I don't know, I wanted more combo plates on the menu, they had two, vegetarian and bark meat. we ordered a few things. the cale was good, lamb dish was okay, my friend liked her chicken dish, I thought it was pretty bland, yellow split heels were also so. Eat was okay, not great, not bad. bartender was quite funny, so he is why they get 3 stars instead of... View all feedback.

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Menulist
4.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Julianne
20.07.2022 - 22:16

I go to this place since they opened and eating has gone seriously own hills and the owner is so snoring and actually only rude with his strange “jokes”... she...

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Vidal
20.07.2022 - 22:16

so good. the first time to eat Ethiopian. we all loved it. nice restaurant, enjoyed our server/host. we didn't get our sambusas, so we have to try them again.

Nash
20.07.2022 - 22:16

they have a full cash, so that was nice. eating was just okay. I don't know, I wanted more combo plates on the menu, they had two, vegetarian and bark meat. we...

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Sydnee
20.07.2022 - 22:16

This has been my favorite Ethiopian restaurant for 10+ years?! The owners are wonderful and kind. The food never fails my taste buds. It had a warm, welcoming a...

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Lyda
20.07.2022 - 22:16

In an unassuming, secluded upstairs room, spacious and comfortable, our meal flowed with ease from the poignant/comic ministrations of our Peter our server, to...

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Located above a tattoo shop, this Ethiopian restaurant may be easy to miss but is definitely worth seeking out. The food is fresh and flavorful, with even the salad standing out. The service is friendly, despite occasional waits. The ingredients are locally sourced, making the dishes extremely fresh and delicious. The cozy dining area adds to the experience, and the honey wine is a must-try. Reviews are mixed on the overall dining experience, with some praising the full cash bar and funny bartender, while others were disappointed in the food quality and service. However, most agree that the combination of fresh ingredients, friendly service, and comfortable atmosphere make it a place worth visiting.

INT Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 800 reviews
Ioana
23.07.2023 - 12:39

This place can be easy to miss, on top of a tattoo shop, but try not to! The food is fresh and tasty (even the salad was crisp and well seasoned, and y’all know...

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Saba
23.07.2023 - 12:39

This is by far the best Ethiopian restaurant in PDX so far! Their ingredients are sourced from local organic farms, the food is always made to order and its alw...

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Kat
23.07.2023 - 12:39

Have been coming here for years. Hands down the best authentic Ethiopian food in the city. With the delicious veggie apps, the full selection of meat and vegeta...

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Bryan
23.07.2023 - 12:39

Peter is the consummate host! Always a pleasure to dine at his establishment. This little known Portland gem is an absolute must for any foodie that can appreci...

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Lane
23.07.2023 - 12:39

So delicious! This was so fabulous and we will definitely be back! The service was amazing. Our waitress and the owners were so helpful in deciding what to orde...

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Yelp
4.5 ★ from 512 reviews
Shannon
19.09.2023 - 12:40

This is the ONLY place my Ethiopian students' families recommended to me 12 years ago. My husband and I still eat here for every anniversary. It is the...

Kaelyn
19.09.2023 - 12:40

Hands down the best and most authentic Ethiopian food I've ever had the pleasure of eating as a vegan. Our waiter was hilarious and the atmosphere was...

Vlad
19.09.2023 - 12:40

Arrogant proprietor and unaccommodating reservation process. They claim on their website to take reservations for small groups, and they are listed on...

Restaurantji
4.5 ★ from 307 reviews
Sirved
4.1 ★ from 35 reviews
Gastroranking-US
4.1 ★ from 539 reviews

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