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Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant

650 10th Ave
New York, NY 10036-2918
Phone: (212) 397-0610
Queen of Sheba  Ethiopian Restaurant
Price:
$$
Cross Street:
46th Street
Directions:
A, C, E at 42nd St
Hours:
Daily 11am-12am

Message from Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant

Queen of Sheba  Ethiopian Restaurant

"At Long Last, New Yorkers' Appetites Are Ready for Ethiopia"- NY Times

  • Authentic Ethiopian Dining
  • Lively Music & Cultural
  • Exotic Spices & Wine List

Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan just a few blocks from Time Square, Queen of Sheba specializes in authentic Ethiopian Cuisine. The atmosphere is lively and always full of excitement. Serving traditional Ethiopian recipes, Queen of Sheba successfully combines Ethiopian cuisine and atmosphere to create a dining experience that will not be forgotten.

Aroma of spices and homemade cooking fill the air while our friendly and knowledgeable staff caters to your every need. We have a vast menu selection and a notable Ethiopian Wine list.

Queen of Sheba's menu offers a lavish selection influenced by African culture! Our Ethiopian music, played softly in the background and our beautiful authentic decor set a mood you will find elegant and relaxing. Come & enjoy our specialty menu which includes: Entrees, Meat Specialties, Poultry Specialties, Seafood Specialties and Vegetarian.

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Editorial Review for Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant – by Amy O'Connor

The Scene
Queen of Sheba is classier than the average 10th Avenue storefront, with a full bar, ochre walls and caring, informed servers. A flamboyant mix of Broadway actor-types and African natives gather at the traditional African tables, which look like giant baskets planted on fireplugs.

The Food
The flavors of Ethiopian cuisine have no counterpart in American cooking: If you like spongy buckwheat pancakes, you'll flip for injera, the ubiquitous bread used to grab bites. Almost everything else is stewed in or spiked with berbere, a peppery, brick-colored paste. Timatim fitfit, a bread salad with tomatoes, is a fresh-tasting appetizer. Doro tips (chicken marinated and fried in spices) and tibs wot (berbere stewed beef) make for savory and tender entrees. Vegetarian dishes have one constant: mashed, spiced, room-temperature beans. Skip the Americanized desserts, but do wash down dinner with a malty Ethiopian beer.

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Insider Tips

Where to Sit

The best seats in the house, especially for a group, are the African basket tables clustered in the front window.

What to Drink

The wine list features several first-rate South African wines, priced around $20 per bottle.

User Reviews for Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/01/2008 Posted by lblroberts

I love eating at exotic places. Queen of Sheba is the best Ethiopian Restaurant in New York. The spices they use are savory and tasty. I'm a vegitarian and sometimes I like to shake it up. Queen of Sheba really exited my taste buds. The scene is colorful and the music in the background makes you feel like you're somewhere other than New York. They sat me right away and the service was alright. Nice ambiance and 2 seconds away from Time Square. I came right after a play and I will come again. Cheers to Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant. I'd try the plate with an assortmant of different vegetarian meals like the garbanzo beans and the collard greens! Yummy. The spongy crepe is a little weird at first but goes great with the meal.

Pros: Beats boring traditional tasting meals

Cons: None that I can think of

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/10/2008 Posted by wisebrain

Far from the subway but worth the wait. I suggest getting the two combo platters to split with a group of four.

Pros: Cheap

Cons: Crowded

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Editor's Review

Gracious service and a cozy room make for an easy intro to exotic Ethiopian fare.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Where to Sit

The best seats in the house, especially for a group, are the African basket tables clustered in the front window.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Hours

  • Daily 11am-12am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • Ethiopian

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Theater District Dining
  • Dine at the Bar

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