Black-Owned Restaurants around the US

Black chefs and restaurateurs are bringing their unique flavors and perspectives to the dining scene across the country. In celebration of Black History Month, we've compiled a list of the best black-owned restaurants in every major city.

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New York City Black Owned Restaurants

• Melba's: This Harlem institution has been serving up soul food classics like fried chicken, waffles, and mac and cheese for over 60 years.

• Jacob's Pickles: This popular spot in the Lower East Side is known for its fried chicken sandwiches, pastrami, and pickle bar.

• Harlem Shake: This trendy restaurant in Harlem offers a modern take on African-American cuisine.

• Lox + Stock: This New American restaurant in Williamsburg serves up dishes like smoked salmon toast, lobster rolls, and crab cakes.

• Chuko: This ramen shop in the East Village is known for its creative bowls of ramen, like the pork belly ramen with kimchi and a fried egg.

Los Angeles Black Owned Restaurants

• Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles: This legendary restaurant has been serving up its signature chicken and waffles since 1975.

• Melrose Umbrella Company: This trendy spot in Melrose Avenue offers a variety of dishes, including fried chicken sandwiches, fish tacos, and mac and cheese.

• The Serving Spoon: This soul food restaurant in Inglewood is known for its fried chicken, ribs, and collard greens.

• Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen: This family-owned restaurant in Watts serves up classic soul food dishes like fried chicken, catfish, and collard greens.

• All Day Baby: This all-day brunch spot in Mid-City offers a variety of dishes, including breakfast burritos, pancakes, and waffles.

Chicago Black Owned Restaurants

• Lou Malnati's Pizzeria: This Chicago institution has been serving up deep dish pizza since 1971.

• Harold's Chicken Shack: This popular spot in Bronzeville is known for its fried chicken, fish sandwiches, and mac and cheese.

• The Purple Pig: This Mediterranean restaurant in the River North neighborhood offers a variety of small plates, including charcuterie, cheese, and hummus.

• Virtue: This American restaurant in the West Loop neighborhood serves up dishes like roasted chicken, steak frites, and grilled fish.

• Girl & the Goat: This award-winning restaurant in the West Loop neighborhood offers a variety of creative dishes, like wood-roasted goat shoulder and grilled octopus.

San Francisco Black Owned Restaurants

• Brenda's French Soul Food: This popular spot in Hayes Valley offers a variety of dishes, including fried chicken, jambalaya, and shrimp and grits.

• Wayfare Tavern: This American restaurant in the Financial District serves up dishes like steak frites, roasted chicken, and burgers.

• Foreign Cinema: This Mediterranean restaurant in the Mission District offers a variety of dishes, including hummus, grilled octopus, and lamb tagine.

• Al's Place: This soul food restaurant in the Fillmore District is known for its fried chicken, catfish, and collard greens.

• The Progress: This American restaurant in the Fillmore District serves up dishes like roasted chicken, steak frites, and burgers.

Washington, D.C. Black Owned Restaurants

• Ben's Chili Bowl: This historic restaurant in U Street has been serving up half-smokes and chili dogs since 1958.

• Duke's Grocery: This American restaurant in Shaw offers a variety of dishes, including fried chicken sandwiches, burgers, and mac and cheese.

• Little Serrow: This Ethiopian restaurant in Logan Circle is known for its injera and wat dishes.

• The Dabney: This fine-dining restaurant in Shaw serves up dishes made with seasonal and local ingredients.

• Kinship: This American restaurant in Bloomingdale offers a variety of dishes, including roasted chicken, steak frites, and seafood.

Atlanta Black Owned Restruants

• Paschal's: This iconic restaurant has been serving up soul food classics like fried chicken, waffles, and mac and cheese since 1947.

• Mary Mac's Tea Room: This Southern institution is known for its fried chicken, fried green tomatoes, and pecan pie.

• The Optimist: This seafood restaurant in Midtown offers a variety of dishes, including oysters, shrimp and grits, and lobster rolls.

• Miller Union: This American restaurant in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood serves up dishes like roasted chicken, steak frites, and wood-fired pizzas.

• Kimball House: This American restaurant in Decatur offers a variety of dishes, including roasted chicken, burgers, and seafood.

Boston Black Owned Restaurants

• Neptune Oyster: This popular spot in the North End is known for its fresh seafood, including oysters, clams, and lobster.

• Dumpling Cafe: This Chinese restaurant in Chinatown offers a variety of dumplings, as well as other Chinese dishes.

• Yvonne's Southern Kitchen: This soul food restaurant in Roxbury serves up dishes like fried chicken, waffles, and mac and cheese.

• Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen: This American restaurant in South Boston offers a variety of dishes, including burgers, sandwiches, and seafood.

• Tatte Bakery & Cafe: This popular bakery chain offers a variety of pastries, sandwiches, and salads.

Dallas Black Owned Restaurants

• Pecan Lodge: This popular spot in Deep Ellum is known for its smoked brisket, ribs, and sausage.

• Norma's Cafe: This soul food restaurant in Oak Cliff offers up dishes like fried chicken, waffles, and mac and cheese.

• The Grape: This American restaurant in Uptown offers a variety of dishes, including roasted chicken, steak frites, and seafood.

• The Mansion Restaurant: This fine-dining restaurant in Uptown serves up dishes made with seasonal and local ingredients.

• Town Hearth: This American restaurant in the Design District offers a variety of dishes, including roasted chicken, steak frites, and wood-fired pizzas.

Detroit Black Owned Restaunrants

• Grey Ghost Detroit: This popular spot in Midtown is known for its burgers, sandwiches, and cocktails.

• Selden Standard: This American restaurant in Midtown offers a variety of dishes, including roasted chicken, steak frites, and seafood.

• Prime + Proper: This fine-dining restaurant in Downtown offers a variety of dishes, including steaks, seafood, and pasta.

• Ottava Via: This Italian restaurant in the Eastern Market neighborhood serves up dishes like pasta, pizza, and seafood.

• Slows Bar BQ: This barbecue joint in Corktown is known for its smoked meats, including brisket, ribs, and pulled pork.

Houston Black Owned Restruants

• Underbelly: This popular spot in Midtown is known for its Southern comfort food dishes, like shrimp and grits, fried chicken, and mac and cheese.

• The Original Ninfa's on Navigation: This Tex-Mex restaurant in East End is known for its fajitas, margaritas, and queso.

• Hugo's: This Mexican restaurant in Montrose offers a variety of dishes, including tacos, enchiladas, and mole.

• State of Grace: This American restaurant in Midtown serves up dishes made with seasonal and local ingredients.

• Brennan's: This Creole restaurant in Downtown offers a variety of dishes, including gumbo, jambalaya, and shrimp and grits.

Austin Black Owned Restaurants

• Barley Swine: This popular spot in East Austin is known for its wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and meats.

• June's All Day: This American restaurant in East Austin offers a variety of dishes, including breakfast tacos, burgers, and sandwiches.

• The Peached Tortilla: This Tex-Mex restaurant in East Austin serves up dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and queso.

• Supperclub: This soul food restaurant in South Austin offers up dishes like fried chicken, waffles, and mac and cheese.

• Loro Asian Smokehouse: This Asian fusion restaurant in East Austin serves up dishes like smoked brisket tacos, pork belly bao buns, and Thai curry.

Minneapolis Black Owned Restaurants

• Seven Sundays: This Southern comfort food restaurant in North Minneapolis is known for its fried chicken, waffles, and mac and cheese.

• Afro Deli: This East African restaurant in Midtown offers a variety of dishes, including injera and wat.

• Young Joni: This American restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis serves up dishes made with seasonal and local ingredients.

• Spoon and Stable: This American restaurant in North Loop offers a variety of dishes, including roasted chicken, steak frites, and seafood.

• Hai Hai: This Vietnamese restaurant in North Loop offers a variety of dishes, including pho, banh mi, and bun cha.

Portland Black Owned Restaurants

• Le Pigeon: This French restaurant in Southeast Portland is known for its tasting menus.

• Ox: This American restaurant in Southeast Portland serves up dishes made with seasonal and local ingredients.

• Nong's Khao Man Gai: This Thai restaurant in Southeast Portland is known for its khao man gai (chicken and rice).

• Fried Egg I'm in Love: This breakfast spot in Southeast Portland offers a variety of breakfast dishes, including egg sandwiches, pancakes, and waffles.

• Coava Coffee Roasters: This popular coffee shop chain offers a variety of coffees, as well as pastries and sandwiches.

San Diego Black Owned Restaurants

• Tribute Pizza: This popular spot in North Park is known for its wood-fired pizzas and pastas.

• Animae: This Japanese restaurant in Little Italy offers a variety of dishes, including sushi, sashimi, and ramen.

• Kindred: This American restaurant in Liberty Station serves up dishes made with seasonal and local ingredients.

• George's at the Cove: This American restaurant in La Jolla offers a variety of dishes, including roasted chicken, steak frites, and seafood.

• Callie Restaurant + Bar: This American restaurant in East Village offers a variety of dishes, including roasted chicken, burgers, and seafood.

Miami Black Owned Restaurants

• Red Rooster Overtown: Southern comfort food restaurant known for its fried chicken, waffles, and mac and cheese.

• Novecento: Argentinian restaurant known for its steak frites, grilled octopus, and empanadas.

• The Yardbird Southern Table & Bar: Soul food restaurant known for its fried chicken, catfish, and collard greens.

• Joe's Stone Crab: Seafood restaurant known for its stone crabs, which are in season from October to May.

• KYU Miami: Asian fusion restaurant known for its wood-fired pizzas, grilled meats, and seafood.

Phoenix Black Owned Restaurants

• Ocotillo: Southwestern cuisine restaurant known for its wood-fired pizzas, tacos, and enchiladas.

• The Original Phoenix Diner: American diner known for its classic dishes like burgers, pancakes, and milkshakes.

• Barcoa: Mexican restaurant known for its tacos, burritos, and mole.

• Pizzeria Bianco: Pizzeria known for its wood-fired pizzas.

• Tratto: Italian restaurant known for its pasta, pizza, and seafood.

Seattle Black Owned Restaurants

• JuneBaby: Southern comfort food restaurant known for its fried chicken, waffles, and mac and cheese.

• Island Soul Rum Bar & Soul Shack: Caribbean restaurant known for its jerk chicken, curry goat, and rice and peas.

• The Communion: Soul food restaurant known for its fried chicken, catfish, and collard greens.

• Central Cafe and Juice Bar: Cafe known for its breakfast burritos, coffee, and juices.

• Boon Boona Coffee: Coffee shop known for its Ethiopian coffee and pastries.

New Orleans Black Owned Restaurants

• GW Fins: Seafood restaurant known for its fresh seafood dishes, like oysters, shrimp, and crab.

• Cochon Butcher: Sandwich shop known for its po'boys and other sandwiches.

• Compère Lapin: Creole restaurant known for its gumbo, jambalaya, and shrimp and grits.

• Willie Mae's Scotch House: Fried chicken restaurant known for its fried chicken and waffles.

• Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar: Creole restaurant known for its gumbo, blackened catfish, and crawfish étouffée.

Las Vegas Black Owned Restaurants

• Herbs & Rye: Steakhouse known for its dry-aged steaks and craft cocktails.

• SoulBelly BBQ: Barbecue joint known for its smoked meats, like brisket, ribs, and pulled pork.

• Esther's Kitchen: Southern comfort food restaurant known for its fried chicken, waffles, and mac and cheese.

• Andiron Steak & Seafood: Steakhouse known for its dry-aged steaks and seafood dishes.

• Honey Salt: American restaurant known for its roasted chicken, burgers, and seafood.

Philadelphia Black Owned Restaurants

• Talula's Garden: American restaurant known for its dishes made with seasonal and local ingredients.

• Zahav: Israeli restaurant known for its dishes like hummus, falafel, and shakshuka.

• Vernick Food & Drink: American restaurant known for its dishes made with seasonal and local ingredients.

• Kanella: Greek restaurant known for its dishes like souvlaki, moussaka, and baklava.

• Han Dynasty: Chinese restaurant known for its dishes like dumplings, noodles, and rice.

San Antonio Black Owned Restaurants

• Cured: American restaurant known for its dishes like charcuterie, cheese, and wood-fired pizzas.

• Boudro's Texas Bistro: Fine-dining restaurant known for its dishes made with seasonal and local ingredients.

• Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia: Mexican restaurant known for its dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and mole.

• Azuca!: Living Foods & Bakery: Vegetarian restaurant known for its dishes like salads, sandwiches, and wraps.

• Squeezin' Deacs: Barbecue joint known for its smoked meats, like brisket, ribs, and pulled pork.

Nashville Black Owned Restaurants

• Arnold's Country Kitchen: Soul food restaurant known for its dishes like fried chicken, waffles, and mac and cheese.

• Edley's Bar-B-Que: Barbecue joint known for its smoked meats, like brisket, ribs, and pulled pork.

• Prince's Hot Chicken Shack: Nashville institution known for its hot chicken, which is fried twice and coated in a spicy sauce.

• The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden: American restaurant known for its burgers, sandwiches, and salads.

• Biscuit Love: Southern comfort food restaurant known for its biscuits, sandwiches, and plates.

Black-owned restaurants are an essential part of the culinary landscape in cities across the US. They offer a wide range of cuisines, from soul food to Tex-Mex to Asian fusion. And they often serve as community hubs, where people come together to celebrate culture and experience new flavors.

If you're looking for a delicious meal and a chance to support Black-owned businesses, be sure to check out some of the restaurants on this list. You won't be disappointed!

Here are a few more reasons to support Black-owned restaurants:

• Black-owned restaurants create jobs and boost local economies.

• Black-owned restaurants celebrate and preserve Black culture.

• Black-owned restaurants offer unique and authentic dining experiences.

So next time you're looking for a place to eat, consider supporting a Black-owned restaurant. You're sure to have a great meal and make a difference in your community.