Blue Nile African Restaurant – Middle Eastern
Step into a world of vibrant spices and communal warmth, where the air is thick with the enticing aroma of slow-simmered berbere, garlic, and ginger. Guests gather around colorful, shared platters to scoop up tender portions of spicy Zebhi Dorho and savory Siga Zebhi with pieces of tangy, hand-torn injera. This inviting space transforms traditional flavors into a soulful dining experience, where every bite of the Chef’s Favorite or a hearty Meat Lovers Combo feels like an intimate invitation to an East African family feast.
Douglas Street +12504756453 https://bluenilerestaurantvictoria.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, halal, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, weight-watchers, tlc, detox, alkaline, volumetrics, raw-food, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida, pegan, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the impressive food quality at Blue, frequently praising the fresh and savory flavors found throughout the menu. Reviewers highlight the relaxed vibe of the space and note that the polite service makes for a consistently welcoming dining experience that encourages repeat visits.
Menu
Appetizers and Salads
- Saleta (Salad) - $14.99: Fresh greens, tomatoes, onions, chives & jalapeño peppers tossed with our special house vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Poultry Entrees
- Zebhi Dorho - $18.99: Tender chicken served in a flavorful berbere (spicy) sauce which is delicately seasoned with succulent spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating
- Dorho Aletcha - $18.99: Mildly seasoned chicken served in a lightly sautéed onion sauce with potatoes and vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Chef’s Favorite - $19.99: A combination of doro zebhi, aletcha (potatoes & vegetables), bursen tumtumo (lentils) served with spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
Beef Entrees
- Zebhi Siga - $20.99: Slices of top sirloin served on kibe sauce prepared with a unique blend of exotic spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Cook’s Special - $19.99: A combination of siga kilwa (beef & vegetable stir fry), hamli (kawlo) and Buson tumtumo (yellow lentils) prepared with light organic sauces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Manager’s Favorite - $19.99: A combination of siga kilwa (beef & vegetable stir fry), aletcha (potatoes & vegetables) and hamli (spinach) combo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Siga Zebhi Combo - $19.99: Succulent slices of beef marinated in berberhe served in a lightly browned onion sauce. Served with choice of hamli (spinach) or tumtumo (lentils) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Meat Lovers Combo - $24.99: A combination of doro zebhi (chicken stew), kye siga zebhi, siga kilwa (beef stir fry), tumtumo (lentils), hamli kawlo (cabbage & vegetable mix) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Ruz Combo - $18.99: Slice of top sirloin with combination of yellow lentils, cabbage, and Aletcha potatoes. Served with Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Kilwa - $20.99: Succulent slices of top sirloin marinated and sautéed with an array of peppers and house spice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida
Vegetarian and Vegan Dishes
- Bursen Tumtumo - $15.99: Lentils slowly simmered in a flavorful berbere sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Hamli Kawlo - $15.99: Cabbage, potatoes and carrots cooked in a mild caramelized onion sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Shiro - $16.99: Mixture of yellow split pea and split chickpea flour prepared with exotic blend of spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Aletcha - $15.99: A tasty mix of potatoes and vegetables delicately flavored with an exotic blend of herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Ater Tumtumo - $16.99: Yellow split peas prepared with light organic sauces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Hamli Zebhi - $16.99: Freshly chopped spinach sautéed with onions, ginger and garlic with exotic spices Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Vegetarian/Vegan Combo - $18.99: A combination of bursen tumtumo (lentils), hamli kawlo (cabbage & vegetable mix). Available Hot or Mild Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Sides
- Injera - $3.99: Traditional East African bread (4 pieces) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Desserts
- Homemade Mango Ice Cream - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Mango Exotic Blend - $4.99
- Guava Exotic Blend - $4.99
- Lychee Exotic Blend - $4.99
- Soda - $3: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Diet Sprite, Ginger Ale, Crush, Nestea Ice Tea, or Club Soda
- Orange Pekoe Tea - $3.5
- Herbal Tea - $3.5: Chamomile, Earl Gray, or Green Tea
- Shai - $3.5: Traditional East African Tea
- Boon (Small Pot) - $4: Ethiopian hand roasted and ground coffee served in a traditional jebena
- Boon (Large Pot) - $6.5: Ethiopian hand roasted and ground coffee served in a traditional jebena
- Regular House Blend Coffee - $3.5
- Blue Nile Special Cocktail - $8.99: Rum, mango & guava mix
Alcoholic Beverages
- Blue Nile House Red (Glass) - $6
- Obikwa Shiraz (Glass) - $5
- Tusker Lager (500ml) - $9.99: African Beer
- Imported Beer - $8.5: Corona, Stella, or Heineken
- Domestic Beer - $6.5: Canadian, Kokanee, or Blue