Hero image

Abesha Ethiopian Cuisine

+1 510-653-8383
4929 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, CA 94609 United States of America
Open Today: 11:30 AM - 09:00 PM
1 1

Amenities

Service options
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
Highlights
  • Fast service
Popular for
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Dining options
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
Amenities
  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cozy
Crowd
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
Planning
  • Accepts reservations
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
Children
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Best WLM Reviews

My oh my! There are meals that fill your belly but there are seldom meals that fill your soul. This is one such place that serves delicious Ethiopian fare that tantalizes your taste buds and fills your heart. Please visit Abesha, they deserve more recognition!!❤️
Really pleasant little space in Temescal. Not the most complete veggie combo I’ve had, but great value and very tasty. Service was awesome. Full bar. They weren’t sure how to make a lemon drop, so they gave it to us gratis. Will definitely return.
A centrally located Ethiopian eatery, with bar, doling out a streamlined menu of classics.
Yebeg alicha wot — lamb stewed in savory, mild sauce — was served alongside a wonderfully tangy, housemade injera and salad. An added plus are its selection of Ethiopian beers rarely seen elsewhere.
First time trying Ethiopian and I had a great time! Not only was the service quick and friendly, the food came piping hot and was absolutely delicious. Couldn’t ask for anything better :)
This place was recommended by an Ethiopian friend, during our conversation I told him that all the European restaurant in the Bay area serves a very bland food which I feel is Indian food without spices. but a friend how you recommended that I should try this restaurant.
This is a small place in an Oakland we loved this place since it's gives you the feel of an authentic Ethiopian cuisine. probably this would be run by an independent owner. There was only one server on a Saturday night serving all the tables so service might be little slow but no complain about the host she was really helpful.
The food here is totally different than what you get in other Ethiopian restaurant in surrounding areas. I never been to Ethiopia but at Abesha restaurant has very good decor showing Ethiopia culture and love the food.
I would definitely recommend this to any registry and out there. This place is definitely vegetarian vegan friendly.
Veggie and meat combos were both good but not beyond expectation. Highlights were mushrooms and split peas. Chickpeas were too oily. We ate with our hands which was an interesting experience.
I've been to other restaurants serving Ethopian cuisine, but unfortunately I wouldn't say that Abesha was my favourite. The injera came out cold, when I asked the waitress to warm it, she refused and said that it was fresh. I don't doubt that it's fresh, but typically injera served at other restaurants is room temperature, not cold. Additionally, I had ordered the Sambussa and it was dry inside and came with no sauce. I'm giving Abesha 4 stars because the spicy beef tibs I ordered was nice and so was the salad. Injera was good but would have been nicer if it was slightly warmer!
Follow me on IG, I do food reviews! --> @hungry_prince1
It is one of my favorite restaurants, with amazing service. Sossuna goes above and beyond to satisfy the customers' needs by checking constantly. Thank you, Sossuna, from me and my invited guest.

Quick Facts About Abesha Ethiopian Cuisine



Today

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Friday 11:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM - 09:00 PM
1

How to go there

Location