Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant

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545 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI, 48220, US, Ferndale, MI

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545 W 9 Mile, Ferndale, MI (248) 547-6699 547-6699)

Ethiopian Restaurant

The Blue Nile Ferndale

The Blue Nile IS HIRING ALL POSITIONS. This is a unique opportunity to learn about true hospitality from Seifu Lessanwork who’s credentials range from Detroit’s own Chuck Muer restaurants, the famed Manhattan Restaurant at the top of the World Trade Center, The Hilton’s of Europe and Africa and the Royal Palace of Addis Ababa to to the Emperor Himself. There are many restaurant opportunities available today but no other where you will work and learn side-by-side with Seifu Himself. APPLY TODAY

If the occasion is special, so should be the place. Festive artwork decorates the walls and the glow of painted lights and intricate curtains accent the ambiance with touches of the exotic. The friendly staff considers your dining experience to be their top priority, treating their customers like royalty.

The Blue Nile in Ferndale is truly an unforgettable culinary experience.

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HOURS

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| Mon | Closed |

| Tue | Closed |

| Wed | 5pm - 9:30pm |

| Thu | 5pm - 9:30pm |

| Fri | 4pm - 10pm |

| Sat | 4pm - 10pm |

| Sun | 3pm - 9pm |

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Menu Highlights

Dining at the Blue Nile is an authentic taste of Ethiopia. You will eat with your hands, share from a plate and create bonds with friends, colleagues or loved ones that go deeper than a meal.

Vegetarian Feast

A decadent array of vegetarian preparations spread on a large breaded plate served with injera.

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Ethiopian Feast

All of the delights of our Vegetarian feast served alongside your choice of 4 authentic Ethiopian meat selections.

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Honey Wine

A truly unique wine that will touch your palate in new ways.

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Ethiopian Cooking Techniques

The diet of Ethiopia is based on removing excess fat from the food before cooking. Historically, the low-fat diet was not predicated on low cholesterol content or with good health in mind.

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The Perfect Romantic Evening

Popular for first dates, blind dates, and re-igniting weary flames, The Blue Nile is the perfect place to break the ice. While sharing a meal gursha style, barriers are broken and bonds are formed. Top all this with the magical properties of our honey wine and romance will surely be in the air. Let our warm atmosphere and unique flavors bring you closer.

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What Clients Are Saying

This Resturant was amazing! The wonderful owner greeted us so warmly and was so sweet and even gave us a tour of the entire place and it is beautiful! Such amazing hospitality! I really recommend everyone who has never tired Ethiopian food to come here, it is so good and so fresh and flavorful. I took my best friend who has never had African style food and she loved it too and the food is authentic and the place is beautifully decorated so worth the visit! I'll definitely be back again and again :)

Jeana M. Dearborn, MI

So different, a "must" to just give it a try. There are no utensils, you eat by scooping up veggies and meat with a spongy flatbread. Kind of --I don't know-- sensual... The lamb and chicken are fall off the bone delicious. Rustic but fancy. Basic but dignified.

Michael Jankowski, Google

Excellent excellent service. The staff go out of their way to make you comfortable and educate you on the menu. Could eat the vegetarian plate all day. Do yourself a favor and try the spiced cinnamon tea, it is quite refreshing and relaxing.

Andy Benoit, Google

I'm so glad there's one in Ferndale! This place is amazing. Great atmosphere for dates, very chill and quieter than other restaurants. Nice place to have a conversation and slow dinner. Hands down the best vegan dining option in ferndale.

Tori H, Yelp

My husband and I decided to stop here and finally try Ethiopian food. Ezana was our waiter for the evening and he was amazing. There are only two dinner options here which made it easy to order( the vegetarian feast and the meat option feast). Ezana explained each dish to us and checked back with us several times to make sure we were enjoying our meal. As long as you are adventurous you should not leave hungry because the vegetable options are unlimited amounts. We really enjoyed our evening and will return soon.

Joanna S, TripAdvisor

Blue Nile News & Events

Dining at the Blue Nile is an authentic taste of Ethiopia. We are constantly working on bringing you more exciting and authentic experience. Please see our updates below:

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A Heartfelt Farewell -Seifu Lessanework

Thank you for over 4 decades of memories and love!

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Dining with a Discount: Blue Nile Ferndale Helps Government Employees Save

Blue Nile Ferndale is offering comfort, community, and savings to those who need it most.

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Blue Niles Ferndale

545 W. 9 Mile Rd. Ferndale, MI 48220

(248) 547-6699 547-6699)

Ethiopian Restaurant

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Only marketing language foundNot ranked — sourcing language, nothing specific enough to scoreScored as of Sep 7, 2026

We hold 29 venues in Ferndale, MI and could score only one of them. This one is not among them, so it has no position — not a low one.

There is no score breakdown to show: nothing we read about this venue earned points in any of the four categories, so a bar chart of zeroes would look like a verdict on the kitchen rather than on what it publishes. What we did read is below.

v1.7.4 0.0/100 = sourcing 0.0/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.0/18 (capped at 35% of the 0.0-point evidence base).

Buzzwords only. This venue uses sourcing language ("farm-fresh", "locally sourced") but names no farms, regions, or verifiable attributes.

Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant

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