Shewhat Restaurant / Cafe

Name: Shewhat Restaurant / Cafe
Address: 6101 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, California, 94609, US
Telephone: (510) 250-9533
Price range: $
Rating: 4.90

Ethiopian restaurant, Eritrean restaurant

Shewhat Restaurant is a beloved Ethiopian and Eritrean spot that feels like home in the heart of Oakland. With a fantastic rating of 4.90, this family-run gem offers fast service and an extensive vegetarian menu that goes beyond the usual offerings. Don't miss out on the crispy veggie sambusas or the flavorful mushroom tibs! The cozy atmosphere is perfect for solo diners or groups enjoying live music and great coffee. Plus, with options for outdoor seating and no-contact delivery, Shewhat is accessible for everyone. With free parking and a welcoming vibe, it's truly a must-visit!

Contact Info

Location: 6101 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 250-9533
Price range: $

Opening hours

Monday: 5-9 pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 5-9 pm
Thursday: 5-9 pm
Friday: 5-9 pm
Saturday: 4-9 pm
Sunday: 4-9 pm

Services

Identifies as Black-owned
Identifies as women-owned

Outdoor seating
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in

Fast service
Great coffee
Live music

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine

Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating

Toilets

Casual
Cosy

Groups
Tourists

Accepts reservations

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Good for kids

Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot

Food & drink

Vibe

Injera

By owner

Street View

Menus and Prices

Menu 1

Menu 2

Menu 3

Menu 4

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Reviews

LOVE this place.
Absolute best Eritrean food we've tried anywhere - including LA and Seattle where they say has some of the biggest populations outside of Eritrea. THE PEOPLE It's owned and run by the family.
The mother is the chef and daughter is pretty much always there waiting customers.
It looks like the restaurant itself is an extension of their home (or at least A home). THE FOOD The best part is that they have an extensive vegetarian menu beyond just the standard "veggie platter" you can get at any Ethiopian or Eritrean place.
MUST TRY THE MUSHROOM TIBS.
Every carnivore we've taken here has loved it.
Also get the veggie sambusas (similar in concept to an Indian samosa or a fried dumpling).
Always super fresh.
Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside.
Like any good fried things should be.

Owner response

Thank you so much Tiara Womack !!🙏

Good vegetarian options.
I tried the abbeys vegetarian combo and baklava.
The combo had 4 of the standard items one would get in a veggie Ethiopian combo (2 red and one yellow lentil, side made of cabbage carrot potato), some salad and also a dish made of okra which I really liked.
The red lentils were really good.
I also liked the baklava.
The injera itself was a little sourer than what I would ideally like but overall great food.

Owner response

Thank you so much Madhavn !!!

Nice Ethiopian food and very good service.
The food is little spicy, but kids really like it.
Definitely we will go again to try different dishes.