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Enat Ethiopian Restaurant
Category: Restaurants Ethiopian Ethiopian [Edit]
1999 Cheshire Bridge Rd NAtlanta, GA 30324
Neighborhood: Morningside / Lenox Park
(404) 685-9291
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
About This Business:
Injera - is a thin-pancake like bread. It contains teff flour - which is a grain grown in the Ethiopian highlands and possibly the smallest grain in the… read more »
15 reviews for Enat Ethiopian Restaurant
15 reviews in English
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Review from Brandi R.
Austell, GA
2/6/2012
Delicious food...attentive service.
Eye-catching artwork and inspirational quotes all around the space.
It's a small space, with very little staffing....so be prepared to be patient.
We didn't wait long for our food though. -
Review from S E.
San Diego, CA
8/27/2011
Food: 4/5
Price: 2/5
Service: 1/5
Ambiance: 2/5
Service non-existant although they are friendly. If you are a person who needs a drink while eating, you will be disappointed. Your water cup will be empty for long periods of time. The food was tasty but not the best i've had. I guess I was spoiled in DC. Although, I found their lack of a sampler disturbing, their unwillingness to work off the menu meant a sub-par place, and found their portion vs. price a bit ridiculous. Anyone who gives this place a 5-star is lying or are clueless. -
Review from Zani C.
Atlanta, GA
1/21/2012
The (Somewhat) Good: Friendly owners, *unique* ambiance, hole-in-the-wall charm.
What I DIDN'T like about Enat and what will keep me from ever returning:
1)The prices/serving size: As others have mentioned, the serving sizes are completely laughable and indeed I did laugh when my dish was brought out and I realized I would be paying $12 for 2 anemic-looking drumsticks and and 1 lonely little overboiled egg.
2)BUT despite the fact that the inside looked like someone's creepy uncle's basement, despite the toddler-sized portions, despite the owner/server giving us attitude for not being able to finish off our second helping of injera(seriously, what was THAT about?), we were still going to give Enat a somewhat decent review,UNTIL!
Until the boyfriend checked his account the next day and saw that they had charged his credit card 3--count em!-- 3 TIMES for our meal. The hassle of calling the credit card company and the restaurant owners and getting everything worked out was not at ALL worth the lackluster eating experience.
TL;DR version: if you're in the mood for Ethiopian, you're better off visiting one of the many many other Ethiopian restaurants available in Atlanta. Enat is eNOT for me (see what I did there?) -
Review from Heather M.
Lewisburg, PA
12/30/2010
This place is amazing, and to prove it, let me tell you a story.
The spouse and I were driving from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta on the spur of the moment to do some shopping. We decided we were going to try for Ethiopian food for lunch, though we worried it was getting to be a bit late for lunch (2 PM). Spouse called Enat on my recommendation, and when no one answered after about 5 or 6 rings, he hung up. Five minutes later, his phone rang...It was the woman at Enat calling to see if it was one of her Alabama customers coming in to eat. She heartily welcomed us to stop by, and we did. When we arrived, she seemed to remember us from the last time we ate there nearly a year ago.
This sort of thing is but one sign that they really care about their customers. We shared an amazing vegetarian combo and tea, and even though we gorged ourselves like ticks, we paid roughly $15 for a lunch for two. You can't beat that!
The food is amazing, too! Try the gomen (collards) or the mesir wat (red lentil stew). The injera is tasty and plentiful, and if you leave food on your plate, she'll come by with more injera (and maybe some more collards) to help you grab up the remainders. We weren't hungry again until nearly 1 AM after that meal!
The atmosphere is kitschy and cozy, and sometimes there's some Ethiopian satellite TV playing in the background. The restaurant and the restrooms are immaculate, and the service is always very warm and helpful. I would go here every day if I lived closer! I've eaten Ethiopian food in a number of major U.S. cities, and I'd say Enat is the best I've had. -
Review from Nogol B.
Alpharetta, GA
7/15/2011
Probably one of my favorite hole in the walls. Usually have the vegetarian buffet during lunch but everything is good on the menu. Feels like going to grandma's house in the village. LOVE IT!
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Review from Rebekha J.
Atlanta, GA
5/16/2007
This is a great location to grab some Ethiopian food. They have little woven chairs that sit around a woven table. Your plate comes out (when I say yours I mean everyone because everyone eats off the same plate) and it sit on the little woven table. You get a basket of sponge bread that you use to scoop up the food and eat with your hands.
It is a great experience but just make sure that everyone at the table washes their hands before taking a dip in the bowl.Listed in: Atlanta
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Review from Molly S.
Atlanta, GA
7/28/2008 3 photos
Enat is decent Ethiopian - not the best in the city but decent. The employees are very friendly, though.
I'm a little bothered by the windowless dining room. If the food was better, it probably would feel like a cool secret club. But, instead, it just feels like a cave. -
Review from David Z.
10/22/2008
I had a nearly identical experience to the previous reviewer. I went with my friend for dinner at a normal time (about 6:45), but found the restaurant empty save for one Ethiopian family. The OPEN light was off when we arrived, and we were about to leave, but the waitress/cook?/owner? opened the door and waved us in,
Certainly the service was the best part. The woman who waited on us was friendly and helpful--she taught me about Ethiopian grains at the end of the meal.
The food itself was extremely disappointing (except for the tea, which was delicious). Flavorwise, good. But portion size? Almost comical. (Perhaps it was because I presented my http://Restaurant.com certificate at the beginning of the meal?)
I ordered the Doro Wott, a simmered chicken dish. When it came out with just a small drumstick and an egg sitting in some sauce, I did a double take (it looks like Yelp has a picture of this dish). But it really was all I was getting for $12. Unbelievable ripoff. My friend got the kei wott, which came with a decent amount of beef.
I've been to a number of Ethiopian restaurants, and this is one I don't plan on returning to. -
Review from Andrew N.
Atlanta, GA
7/19/2008
As the other reviewer mentioned. You need to know what you are getting into when you go to an Ethiopian restaurant.
1) You may not be sitting at a regular table with a regular seat, but on a small ~1ft high basket, and at a small round table. (However, this and many offer both)
2) You will be sharing 1 big plate with everyone else at your table, and you will be using your hands to tear off pieces of bread and pick up your food. So, be comfortable with those that you are eating with.
3) It is best to go with friends so that you can order a range of items and try them all.
Okay, now that that is out of the way, I can get down to the review.
We tried Enat today because I found a "bites" offer on the Creative Loafing site for a $30 gift certificate for $15 (A pretty good deal that I think is still available). We arrived at 3pm today (Saturday), to find that they were closing then. I said we would come back at another time, but the only lady there said that she would very much like to accommodate us, and insisted that we stay to eat. This was very nice.
We ordered the Kei Watt, which was a mildly spicy stewed beef, and the Yesom Beyaynetu (a vegetarian sampler). The food is all served on a large "pancake" called Injera (a spungey and sour flatbread), along with a bowl of injera rolled up and ready for you to eat with.
The food was very good, and included some of the tastiest cabbage I have ever had.. yep, cabbage. The red lentils and beef were all nicely spiced and easy on the tummy.
Because the food was very good, and the service was attentive and friendly, I would come back here any time. And will need to, to see if I should up the rating to 5 stars... I will report back after coming on one of the nights that Ivo is playing. Apparently he is an international man of music... -
Review from Kerry G.
Decatur, GA
12/30/2008
We went here earlier this month and really enjoyed our meal here. It's a very informal kind of setting, but you can tell there's a lot of love for the place in all the decorations and the set-up. I loved the case full of Ethiopian relics and knick-knacks. A pair of Ethiopian men were watching the TV, sitting in the traditional basket seats, but our hostess seated us at the regular westen-style tables. Next time I think we will ask to sit at the traditional seating, for the complete experience.
Our food was incredibly tasty--though it was a bit cool when we received it, my one complaint. Had no problems with the serving sizes, ours felt just right, and we got plenty of injera to go with it. The staff was so friendly and helpful, explaining the different items to us. A particular standout were the collard greens, we also ordered a meat platter that included fall-off-the-bone-tender chicken that was just delicious.
I believe there is a buffet here at lunch, and I plan to give that a try soon. Overall, a very tasty meal and a fun experience! -
Review from Tomasu i.
Kennesaw, GA
8/5/2010
Best Ethiopian Restaurant in Atlanta for me. I've been to them all, and Enat is #1. I love the owner..., she's so sweet and always such a great host. The food is amazing! I only wish I lived closer from Kennesaw.
Try the Doro Wott!!:) -
Review from jason c.
Smyrna, GA
3/22/2009
Enat or "We-Not" ever open / "We-Not" accept purchased gift certificates!
Issues:
1) Call ahead to insure that they will be open. Published hours of operation are not always correct.
2) After purchasing a $30 gift certificate through a reputable marketing source for the Enat Ethiopian Restaurant, the restaurant's staff alerted us that they no longer accepted coupons or gift certificates making the gift certificate null and void.
Atmosphere: Relaxing, traditional music playing in the background and a small stage for live performances.
Note: This review is not based on the price, quality or food enjoyment as this was not experienced due to the gift certificate issue. -
Review from R M.
Chapel Hill, NC
4/12/2010
In November 2009 we went here during a trip to Atlanta after deciding to try out their vegetarian/vegan dinner buffet. It was great!
There were about 6-7 dishes on the buffet, which were very flavorful and didn't skimp on the spice were appropriate. They also didn't skimp on bread (something that is a problem where we live now). We also ordered the Ethiopian coffee, which hit the spot.
The owner was also very attentive and pleasant and made sure that everything was to satisfaction.
All-in-all, a fantastic place for vegetarians/vegans to go to and know they can have anything off of the buffet, as well as a great place for meat lovers as the food is so good and filling that they will thoroughly enjoy themselves, too. -
Review from nancy l.
Atlanta, GA
5/30/2009 1 photo
Located off of Cheshire Bridge between Lindberg and Piedmont, this quaint authentic Ethiopian restaurant serves the local community with a wonderful selection of dishes and drinks that are native to its homeland. Go with your friends or family and you will be sure to experience a delightful meal of perfectly spiced foods brought to you by helpful, polite and attentive staff/owner. I attended a private event of 10+ guests with an all-you-can-eat buffet and found the night to be very satisfying,. We were greeted by the smiling owner and shown to a carefully laid out long table for our group before being shown to the buffet. The meal contained several sides and 2+ entrees as well as a dessert. Our meal cost $15/person. I also can recommend the Ethiopian wine listed on the menu. It is delectable! I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to returning again and again!
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Review from T A.
Atlanta, GA
10/19/2009
BEST ETHIOPIAN CUISINE IN ATLANTA, BAR NONE!!! I have tried many ethiopian restaurants in Atlanta (everyone that I have become aware of) and this is by far the best. The food is always freshly prepared, and simply begs to be devoured. Their vegetarian buffet is simply amazing - and it is vegan friendly, as well. If meat is more your style, there are several dishes to please you, too, including their delicious chicken dish, Doro Wot, which my friends who accompanied me raved about. I have yet to leave this restaurant anything other than completely and happily stuffed. The owner, management and wait staff are simply lovely. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants delicious, traditional ethiopian cuisine without having to travel all the way to Ethiopia!
