ERA

Reviews

• Kathleen D.

  star star star star star 15 June 2026

  Where cozy, wood-paneled, dimly lit dive bar meets warm and welcoming East African cuisine. This is probably my favorite place to eat in Philadelphia. You can sit watching sports around the bar or choose to sit in the small but inviting dining area (5ish tables) in the back. Either way, you'll love it here and will want to bring back friends.

• Annie N.

  star star star star_border star_border 6 June 2026

  The food was okay. We got the lamb and beef. Not very flavorful- definitely need the sides it comes with. I would suggest getting the crispy lamb because it gave it more texture and better flavor. The restaurant is in the back of the bar. There are two entrances (front and side). Large bar area in the front. The bartender was working as the waitress too so she was doing a lot of back and forth to serve both areas. Food took about 30+ minutes to come out. There was one other table before us.
  
  Very casual location.
  
  Street parking. Can be difficult to find parking since the restaurant/bar is located in a residential area.

• Gloria E.

  star star star star_border star_border 30 May 2026

  I've been to just about every Ethio place in the city, and ERA was last on the list. Coming on a Wednesday for Quizzo, a trivia night where you can win a gift card or sometimes small prizes, we ordered a few city wide specials, a few beers, and the meat combo platter. The hefty price of over 40 dollars really threw me, since usually for that price, you can get 4 separate meals at my fave ethio places, but I went for it. We were a group of 3.
  
  Platter was impressive. Bar was a little cramped for Quizzo, but we made it work and ate quickly. For three people, we knocked out the whole thing pretty easily. What I first noticed is that they give
  less than one slice of injera per person. The injera is also a lot less sour than injera is at some places-- a pro or a con, depending on what is your favorite type. The three meats were unique-- the kitfo (raw) was flavored well, and they gave a lot! But the derek tibs, arguably the cheapest to make, were gone in only a few bites. Also the yebeg (lamb) wasn't very saucy. By the end, wish we'd left one person at home.
  
  What they lack in giving meat, they try to make up for by giving so many veggies, the bites are endless. Really great lentils, too. Everything else standard. Think the standard for the platter should have been at least one piece of injera per person, though. Don't think I'd eat here again very soon, as the portions don't match the prices, but fun to try out.

• Yeana C.

  star star star star star_border 27 May 2026

  First time trying Ethiopian food! There was definitely a learning curve to feel comfortable eating without utensils. I thought the food was pretty good, different. Reminded me of a mix of African soul food and Indian food. It's worth a try!

• Shalini K.

  star star star star_border star_border 23 May 2026

  cool spot, restaurant attached. didn't eat the food but everything smells so delicious! a lot of outdoor seating, no parking. nice people! authentic ethiopian food