My cousin was visiting from Scottsdale, Arizona, and since we're both huge foodies, I wanted to find something memorable before she flew out of Paine Field. I'm not super familiar with the Everett restaurant scene, so I sent her a handful of options--and we landed on the most delightful little find: a beautiful African restaurant just minutes from the airport. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed. The ambience was perfect--modern and clean with stunning African art that made the space feel both welcoming and special. It even felt a little upscale, but still family-friendly (they had a couple of high chairs, which was perfect since I had my kids with me). I instantly thought, I'm coming back here with my husband for date night. We ordered the peri chicken thighs and the oxtail stew, and I'm telling you--both dishes were above and beyond anything I've ever had. The chicken was unbelievably juicy with layers of bold, rich flavor. The oxtail? Fall-off-the-bone tender, deeply savory, and so comforting I practically melted into my seat. To top it off, they surprised us with cinnamon-seared pineapple--sweet, warm, and just the right hint of spice. Every bite we had was truly out-of-this-world delicious. I honestly cannot wait to come back. This place is a gem, whether you're catching a flight, on a date night, or just craving food that will absolutely wow you. read more

They gave a decent piece of picanha. I thought the sides were overpriced for the amount that was given. It held up well for a to go order l. read more

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Delivery review In short Fantastic flavors and everything was cooked beautifully. In long We checked this place out on a whim because the menu looked so interesting, and when we're stuck at home so much we really want to try new things however we can. Ubuntu more than came through with an amazing meal. Peri peri chicken wings Tasted like maybe some berbere on the outside, too. Great flavors you don't find on wings everywhere. Skin was not soggy, but not crispy, either. The meat was cooked perfectly, still plenty juicy. I could eat 20 of these. Peri peri wasn't fiery hot but added great flavor. Garlic steak Quite a bit of marbling on one side. Beautifully cooked--tender, plenty of moisture left. Nice seasoning but still mostly tastes like the beef. African greens This is soul food from before we called it soul food. Tastes like collards. Kinda bitter but great addition to the fork when you're munching on something else. Samosas Flaky and airy on the outside, fairly substantial inside. Big complex flavors. Seems much more put-together than most appetizers. Prices here are just crazy good, especially for what you get. We'll happily check these guys out again anytime, and gotta get in here in person. read more

Food service & Ambiance. You must go experience their unique flavors. I was not disappointed and I will be going back read more

Ubuntu Meat Bar & Safari Spice Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Everett, Washington

I'm VERY PICKY about my steak doneness. My Pichana was cooked perfectly. Shan was wonderful to us. This is a hidden gem. I'm glad we found it. read more

Ubuntu Meat Bar & Safari Spice Grill - Perfectly cooked Pichana! - Barbeque Near Me - Everett, Washington

Hidden gem! Great service! And food was delicious! The beef ribs were a hit! We're definitely going back for more!

I've been on a Whole 30 diet for the month and have been looking at unique restaurants to keep things interesting. Ubuntu did not disappoint in the least. The restaurant is in a strip mall in Everett with plentiful parking. Once you step in, the atmosphere is vibrant! There's a cute bar, and lots of beautiful affidavit art. The food was amazing. We shared the lamb chops and the peri peri chicken thighs. Both were grilled to perfection, the chicken was actually better than Nando's! Definitely check this place out, it's worth the trip. read more

First off the decorating and ambiance is on point as for the food The beef rib is absolutely massive and so tender the meat pulled away from the bone when I picked it perfect amount of salt and pepper juicy moist delicious. Ground turkey samosa has a sweet bell pepper tone to it that is delightful outside crispy inside meaty yum. Beef sausage tastes a like a large breakfast sausage. Peri peri chicken thigh moist meat crispy skin a little bit of kick from the sauce it is good. Lamb chop very strong garlic flavor meat is tender I love the garlic but if you don't love loads garlic I would recommend something else maybe the beef rib. Coconut rice the dominant flavor seems to be turmeric it is delicious and accompanies everything else well. The south african seasoned fries are hand cut in house I wish there was more seasoning. The grilled pineapple is amazing sweet and juicy with a hint of cinnnamon. The nsima is plain good thing to eat with a strong flavored protein. read more

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This restaurant moved locations (from Seattle to Everett) in spring 2025. I went to the new location in Everett (7425 Hardeson Road). Lovely space, great service, beautiful and delicious food. I had the peri peri chicken, greens, nsima (pap), and chombe tea. Portions were quite generous, and they gave me complimentary grilled pineapple while my meal was being prepared. Highly recommend. read more

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We had a huge variety of dishes and all were great! The egg-fu-young (sp?) was exceptional.

Oxtail Stew is amazing! A sweet taste of home. The garlic steak is also superb and cooked to perfection. It is so rare to find South African food and flavors in the states, and Ubuntu did not disappoint. Couldn't recommend this place more! The staff are very friendly and their food recommendations are spot on. We'll absolutely be back! read more

**Restaurant is located in a new location in Everett as of April 2025. Located in the heart of the commercial district by Boeing, Everett.** PARKING-Ubuntu Restaurant-7425 Hardeson Road Suite B, Everett, WA 98203. It has free parking in front of the restaurant. RESV- Made reservations for Sunday, 6/1/25, 5pm for party of 6. ARRIVAL/CK-IN RECEPTION-I arrived @5:06pm. Three ladies in my party had already arrived and were seated at a large table in the intimate dining room. SEATING-I Sat at a dining table with heavy wooden chairs by the window. The restaurant also has further seating across from us with wooden tables and heavy wooden chairs. Also, a cozy bar that accompanied 5 additional bar seating. AMBIANCE-It was a warmly lit, nicely appointed and designed restaurant with beautiful African artwork scattered throughout the dining room area against the walls. There was a lovely grass chandelier above our table. Lovely touches of Africa with warm colors and furnishings. There was a beautiful Rope Light Fixture lit above the Bar Area. FIRST IMPRESSIONS- It was my 1st time dining here, so was taking everything in. Friendly, Welcoming, Nice Ambiance. Beautiful, and Nicely Appointed. Clean & Tidy. TABLE SVC-The table we sat at, was nicely set with nice, heavy black restaurant napkins wrapped around lovely silverware. A gentleman came right away and was friendly & genuinely helpful.He gave us a couple of decanter bottles of waters for our table and I asked for lemon/lime so he brought 4 slices right away. He also mentioned he was going to give us a complimentary Pineapple Appetizer seasoned with Cinnamon and Spices and some Ground Turkey Samosas with some Peri Peri Sauce. FOOD ORDER-I ordered through the owner-Lethia, Butter Chicken ($20.00) with White Basmati Rice, Chakalaka($4.00), and Butter Naan($6.00) +Round Up & Give Donation($0.44) + Credit Card Surcharge (3.00%-$0.90)+tax ($3.06)+tip ($6.60)=TTL $41.00. FOOD RECVD-First was the Pineapple Appetizer, which was nicely seasoned with cinnamon and spices. Sweet and Aromatic. Pineapple Appetizer-*5 Stars The Ground Turkey Samosas were amazing! It came nice and hot, in crispy triangular shaped pastries filled with spiced ground turkey. The nicely spiced flavor of the ground turkey complemented the bright, spicy Peri Peri Sauce. It balanced so nicely together. Ground Turkey Samosas-*5 Stars! Next up was the warm, fluffy, Basmati Rice which comes with all of the main dish choices. The rice was a bit plain but still yummy along with my main dish.I guess I am used to more of a seasoned Indian rice. More buttery and with a hint of cardamom which was missing. Basmati Rice-*4.5 Stars! Next was the Butter Chicken. The chicken thigh meat pieces were enrobed with a lovely, creamy, buttery, sauce that just elevates a simple protein! Butter Chicken Masala-*5 Stars! TBL SVC-*5 STARS!Lethia and staff were the best! They checked up on us regularly at nice intervals. We will be back thanks Lethia and staff! OVERALL RATING-4.9 STARS!! read more

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The food was african and tasty services excellent will surely visit again. Will recommend the place

My husband and I ate at Ubuntu Bar & Grill for the first time this evening, and we had such a great experience! Our server, Shan, was so kind and attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious, my taste buds were having a party! We'll definitely be back. Thanks for such a wonderful meal and great service! Thanks, T & M read more

The food was delicious and flavourful, the service was great. Like my sister and I said we will be returning because how care we had. And we didn't go when it was busy but it was just great. I will let my friends know that, I already told my boss and she said she will try it when she has a chance. read more

The food at Ubuntu is amazing, and the service is absolutely the best. The beef Pichana was so tender that it almost melted in the mouth, and the sides that we had (grilled pineapple and Parotta Madurai) were delicious. We were waited on with great kindness and warmth. A wonderful dining experience, and a new favorite place. read more

Give it a try if you are in the Everett area! We ordered the grill pineapple, dino short rib and oxtail curry. All were very good, the grilled pineapple was very juicy. The short rib was nice and soft. I really like the sauce that came with it. The oxtail was soft and flavorful. The owner Patrick was very nice. We will be back soon! read more

The food was incredible. Very flavorful. The dino ribs in particular were fall-off-the-bone juicy, and the sides all complemented the dishes very well. The portions weren't big but every dish was made with care and left us happy and satisfied. This place definitely made our visit to Everett special! read more

This is such a hidden gem but it won't be for long. They're relatively new to the area, probably about 2 months? The interior was quite trendy with upbeat Afro music and it's located in a plaza with parking. Ordering was easy, you scan the QR code at the table and pay prior to sending in your order to the kitchen. We ordered the grilled beef rib with the sides of grilled pineapple and their house fries, and an oxtail stew with rice. The food took about 20-30 minutes to come out but it makes sense since both dishes require more cook time. Both dishes and the sides were delicious and cooked to perfection. Patrick the owner/manager was really friendly as well. I will definitely be back to other dishes. read more

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We always seek out new foods to try on date night and we decided to try this place out. Ambiance is great, good vibes. The staff/owner are so friendly and the food was great. We'll definitely make our way back here when we're down here again. Great South African food, thank you! read more

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Great fried fish. Although I think the jollof rice is a little pricey for the amount. Great ambiance. And the food it does have somewhat of an authentic feel and taste. read more

The staff and food were some of the best I have had in everett hands down. I would call this a hidden gem. Pichana Prime was tender and flavorful. The Nana was soft and tender the garlic was our favorite. The pineapple was grilled to perfection. The staff was attentive and were willing to answer our questions about the south African cuisine! If your looking for something new. You should come check them out. 10 out of 10 will gladly dine again! Almost forgot the mango margaritas were sweet and so smooth with the fruit filled ice! read more

Not sure that this place is real. Placed a decently sized order early in the evening - an hour later the delivery driver said they turned him down and weren't taking orders. I called their number and no one picked up. Felt really bad for wasting the driver's time. Beware ordering and if you're willing to risk it then make sure you have a backup read more

The food was excellent. There were no customers when we arrived. The server treated us like a nuisance. It pained her to serve us. I will never go back despite the very good and expensive food. read more

Food was amazing and the staff were even better! My fiance got the lamp comp which was amazing that he didn't talk at all while eating. I got the oxtail stew and all I was saying was "OMG" because of how delicious and tender it was. My dad who is a picking eater loved their pork bbq ribs with the coconut rice. And I have never seen him eat his food so fast. I will be eating here again and again. read more

Evereyyyyyy-thing at this place is excellent. I had the Oxtails Stew with the Grilled Pineapple, and the Old Fashion w/smoke. It was amazing! This restaurant is a must try. read more

Ubuntu Meat Bar & Safari Spice Grill - Oxtails - Barbeque Near Me - Everett, Washington

Me and another friend surprised a friend of ours by celebrating her birthday last week. Shan, served us. Her warm and welcoming spirit set this place apart from other restaurants. She went over and above the call of duty. Not only was her customer service top notch, she waited on us hand and foot. She showered the birthday girl with kindness and with the most beautiful voice, sang happy birthday to her. The birthday girl said that she had never felt so valued, treasured, and important in her life as she did on the day Shan served her. Words cannot express my gratefulness in how you honored her Shan. Thank you so much for your excellent service, generous spirit, and the way you honored our friend. Doreen J. read more

Amazing food options. You should try if you are in Everett area. Great customer service.

A friend and I were excited to finally have a South African restaurant on the north end and went on a Saturday evening for the inaugural visit. We had both had South African cuisine previously, so we knew what to expect. FOOD: The food was absolutely incredible! The goat stew alone was 5/5 stars! Cooked in a slightly spicy and very flavorful sauce, without tomatoes. The lamb chops were 4.5/5 stars. The garlic and mint flavors on the lamb chops came through really well without being overwhelming, but a touchy on the salty side. SERVICE: Service was where we were let down. When we arrived there was only one other couple occupying one table. There was only one staff member to greet guests, take orders, cook food, serve, make drinks and clear tables. ONE PERSON! Needless to say everything took an extremely long time and the food was almost cold when it was brought to the table. We had to ask for plates to eat from. Our drinks were never made. When we were almost done eating we asked the waiter not to make the drinks since we were almost done eating. 2/5 stars EXTRAS: And then there was the 'other' vibe: Random people would walk off the street and straight into the kitchen, do whatever for a minute or two and then leave. We counted at least 10 people, one at a time. One lady (the owner?) had zero decorum in how she communicated with the staff...yelling aggressively from the front door to whoever was in the kitchen before leaving. There were guys who would walk from the street into the kitchen, leave and then go sit or lay down on the sidewalk outside the restaurant and the hair salon next door. An SUV and a Cadillac sedan parked outside with one door each open with the drivers hanging out with the people sitting/laying on the sidewalk. I can only describe the whole experience with one word: GHETTO. It really saddens me to call it that but I know I will never go back. I do not need to eat dinner while wondering if a drug deal just went down. Not worth the delicious food. 0/5 stars Ps: The South African chef no longer works there. I had tasted his food previously from another restaurant and had been stoked to eat his cooking again. :( read more

I ordered the lamb chops and it was great the sauce on it was outstanding and the it paired great with the Joloff rice. Patrick is the chef and he makes his own sauces from scratch. read more

Food was absolutely delicious......oxtail cooked to perfection with nsima and greens....service was fast, simple and pleasant surroundings

My wife and I finally tried this place after wanting too for a month or so. Super friendly and accommodating staff even after we got there a little before 30 min to closing. Gave us some grilled pineapple that had cinnamon on it, which I had never had grilled pineapple with cinnamon, and now I think it's the only way I'll eat it. We ordered the oxtail stew and the peri peri chicken thigh combo. Both were delicious with maybe a slight edge to the chicken. So good we had no leftovers. Absolutely try this place. read more

Fantastic flavors and freshly cooked. We particularly liked the Kareem Chicken and Peri Peri Chicken. The lamb chops were wonderful also. Definitely try the mango margaritas! read more

Staff have next to no knowledge of the African dishes they are serving. There is zero African experience other than what's on the menu. As an African, I was grossly disappointed. I sent my food back, it was cold & raw. When I asked the server to recommend an African beer he served me an Apple cider. No exaggeration, cockroach scurried across the bar counter in front of me twice. The server had no awareness of where his resources were, types of beer, cold glasses. No cold beer classes, no understanding of which bottles in the bar were African or not. Yes, I was looking for a nostalgic experience, that did not come close for me, but from purely dining out expectation, it was bad. Sending food back, servers not understand what they had or could not offer, bugs, no comps for mistakes. I laid a lot of money for a underwhelming experience, I will never go back and I will share my experience with every African I know. read more

We ordered several main dishes, side dishes, and deserts, plus some sauces. The food was delicious and unique. The meat was cooked perfectly. Uber messed up my order, but the restaurant replaced the food quickly. The customer service was EXCELLENT! They handled it the best possible way. That level of service is not common these days. I will definitely be a returning customer and I highly recommend Ubuntu Meat Bar & Safari SPice Grill. read more

The ambiance is on point the food was excellent I had barbq wings the greens and pineapple rice to go food was packaged well no spills just good eating read more

What an amazing meal! We were surprised with cinnamon pineapple delicately grilled to appease our hungry children while we waited for our appetizer. In addition to this, we ordered samosas which were perfectly fried and even my picky eater enjoyed them! Delish! For our main course we tried the ox tail stew with nsima, the buttered chicken with rice, African greens, and little picky-pickerson had a flatbread pizza. For dessert we had the malva pudding that was just sweet enough after such a filling meal! Every bite was to die for! The service was 5-star as the owners wanted to ensure we had a great experience! We met the chef and felt spoiled by the pride he takes in the cuisine! Happy African music played in the background and the walls were decorated with masks you won't be finding at a local market. The restaurant is quaintly beautiful and quickly took me back to my trips to Zambia. Kind people, soulful music, and delicious food! I can't recommend this place highly enough. read more