It's important that all of us join together to keep the conversation going about systemic racism in America after the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor [1], and many others in recent months. We must foster antiracism in our homes [2], educate ourselves [3], speak out, and get involved with actions toward change.
While there are many ways of doing this — donations [4], petitions, and peaceful protests (to name a few) — you can also show economy-boosting support by frequenting Black-owned restaurants. Whether you live in California, New York, New Mexico, or North Carolina, we've gathered a list of just some of the many Black-owned restaurants to visit across the United States. From soul food to Ethiopian dishes, American BBQ to Japanese, there are so many delicious eateries to consider. Read ahead to see our picks, and check out the great resources available out there, like the EatOkra app [5], for finding the Black-owned restaurants in your neighborhood.
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Alabama
- Yo' Mama's [7] in Birmingham
- Perfect Note [8] in Hoover
- Zatie's Southern Cuisine [9] in Center Point
- The Homestyle Kitchen [10] in Bessemer
- Olivia's Transit Cafe [11] in Birmingham
Alaska
- Roscoe's Catfish & BBQ [12] in Anchorage
- Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant [13] in Anchorage
Arizona
- AZ Fit Kitchen [14] in Tucson
- Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles [15] in Phoenix
- Cee Dee Jamaican Kitchen [16] in Tucson
- The Downtown Clifton [17] in Tucson
Arkansas
- Sims Bar-B-Que [18] in Little Rock
- Jone's Bar-B-Q Diner [19] in Marianna
- Kontiki African Restaurant [20] in Little Rock
California
- Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles [21] in Los Angeles area (multiple locations)
- Annie's Soul Delicious [22] in Los Angeles
- Native [23] in Santa Monica
- Brown Sugar Kitchen [24] in Oakland
- Miss Ollie's [25] in Oakland
- Lemat Eats [26] in Berkeley
- Radio Africa & Kitchen [27] in San Francisco
- Little Skillet [28] in San Francisco
- Comfort LA [29] in Los Angeles
- Azla Vegan [30] in Los Angeles
- Post & Beam [31] in Los Angeles
Colorado
- Flick of the Whisk Cakes [32] in Denver
- Welton Street Cafe [33] in Denver
- Hungry Wolf BBQ & Catfish [34] in Denver
- African Restaurant & Cafe [35] in Denver
Connecticut
- Teff Stamford [36] in Stamford
- Paradise Restaurant [37] in Bloomfield
- Rootsman Kitchen [38] in Bridgeport
- Rum & Tequila Fusion [39] in Bridgeport
- Cason's Kitchen [40] in Hartford
Delaware
- Fat Rick's BBQ [41] in Wilmington
- L & G Southern Soul Food [42] in New Castle
Florida
- Shuckin' & Jivin' [43] in Carol City
- Nikki's Place [44] in Orlando
- Clive's Cafe [45] in Miami
- Awash Ethiopian Restaurant [46] in Miami
Georgia
- Local Green Atlanta [47] in Atlanta
- The Busy Bee Cafe [48] in Atlanta
- Life Bistro [49] in Atlanta
- Cafe Songhai [50] in Peachtree Corners
Hawaii
- Hughley's Southern Cuisine [51] in Aiea
Idaho
- Grandpa's Southern Bar-B-Q [52] in Idaho Falls
- Brown Shuga Soul Food [53] in Boise
- Kibrom's Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine [54] in Boise
Illinois
- Crazy Bird Chicken [55] in Chicago
- Soule [56] in Chicago
- Batter & Berries [57] in Chicago
- Ms. T's Southern Fried Chicken [58] in Chicago
- The Crazy Crab [59] in Chicago
- Food on the Run [60] in Chicago
- AndySunflower Café [61] in Chicago
- Dock's Fish [62] in Chicago
- Shawn Michelle's [63] in Chicago
- Sip & Savor [64] in Chicago
Indiana
- Maxine's Chicken & Waffles [65] in Indianapolis
- Kountry Kitchen [66] in Indianapolis
- Bar-B-Q Heaven [67] in in Indianapolis
- Gordon's Milkshakes Bar [68] in Indianapolis
Iowa
- Vivian's Soul Food [69] in Cedar Rapids
- Suga Peach Chicken & Fish Fry [70] in North Liberty
- Coaches Kolaches [71] in Clive
- Fat Tuesday [72] in Des Moines
Kansas
- Jones Bar-B-Q [73] in Kansas City
- John's Java & Jazz [74] in Kansas City
- Ms R's Cafe [75] in Kansas City
- Jumpin' Catfish [76] in Olathe
Kentucky
- Roof Top Grill [77] in Louisville
- Shirley Mae's Cafe & Bar [78] in Louisville
- Boujie Biscuit [79] in Louisville
- Seafood Lady [80] in Louisville and Lexington
Louisiana
- Dakar [81] in New Orleans
- Lil' Dizzy's Cafe [82] in New Orleans
- Fam Bizz [83] in New Orleans
- Island Paradise Restaurant [84] in New Orleans
Maine
- Magnus on Water [85] in Biddeford
- 207 Bar & Restaurant [86] in Portland
- Red Sea [87] in Portland
- Yardie Ting [88] in South Portland
Maryland
- Refocused Vegan Restaurant [89] in Baltimore
- Next Phase Cafe & Lounge [90] in Baltimore
- The Avenue Bakery [91] in Baltimore
- Taste This [92] in Baltimore
Massachusetts
- Luanda Restaurant & Lounge [93] in Brockton
- Daryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen [94] in Boston
- Flames Jamaican Restaurant [95] in Boston
- JJ's Caffe [96] in Brockton
- Souper Sweet Sandwich Shop [97] in Springfield
Michigan
- Ima Noodles [98] in Detroit and Madison Heights
- Kuzzo's Chicken & Waffles [99] in Detroit
- Savannah Blue [100] in Detroit
- Chef Greg's Soul-N-The Wall [101] in Detroit
- Central Kitchen and Bar [102] in Detroit
Minnesota
- Handsome Hog [103] in St. Paul
- Breaking Bread [104] in Minneapolis
- Cheesecake Funk [105] in Minneapolis
- Trio Plant-Based [106] in in Minneapolis
Mississippi
- Johnny T's Bistro & Blues [107] in Jackson
- Godfrey's [108] in Jackson
- Gumbo Girl [109] in Ridgeland
- Stamps Superburger [110] in Jackson
- Bully's Restaurant [111] in Jackson
Missouri
- Niecie's Restaurant [112] in Kansas City
- Bayou on the Vine [113] in Kansas City
- King's Table Soul Food [114] in Kansas City
- Urban Cafe [115] in Kansas City
- Burger 809 [116] in St. Louis
Montana
- The Sassy Biscuit [117] in Billings
Nebraska
- Stur 22 Lounge Caribbean & African Kitchen [118] in Lincoln
- Quick Bites Soul Food [119] in Bellevue
- Big Mama's Kitchen [120] in Omaha
- Soular Power Plate [121] in Omaha
Nevada
- EllaEm's Soul Food [122] in Las Vegas
- Soul Food Cafe [123] in Las Vegas
- Mario's Westside Marke [124]t in Las Vegas
- Gritz Cafe [125] in Las Vegas
New Hampshire
- Sunshine Cookshop Jamaican Style Cooking [126] in Claremont
New Jersey
- Cook's Kitch'n [127] in Rahway
- Delta's Restaurant [128] in New Brunswick
- Jerkin Chicken [129] in Jersey City
- Harry's Daughter [130] in Jersey City
New Mexico
- Nexus Brewery [131] in Albuquerque
- Mr. Powdrell's Barbeque House [132] in Albuquerque
- Frank's Famous Chicken & Waffles [133] in Albuquerque
New York
- Melba's Restaurant [134] in NYC
- Jacob Restaurant [135] in NYC
- Next Stop Vegan [136] in NYC
- Cuts & Slices [137] in NYC
- Beatstro [138] in NYC
- Sweet Chick [139] in NYC
- Seasoned Vegan [140] in NYC
- Red Rooster [141] in NYC
- BLVD Bistro [142] in NYC
- Teranga [143] in NYC
North Carolina
- Leah & Louise [144] in Charlotte
- Cuzzos Cuisine [145] in Charlotte
- Freshwaters [146] in Charlotte
- LuLu's Maryland Style Chicken & Seafood [147] in Charlotte
North Dakota
- Madina's Cuisine [148] in Fargo
Ohio
- Academy Tavern [149] in Cleveland
- Madison Soul Food Kitchen [150] in Columbus
- Urban Sweetness [151] in Cleveland
- CMB Soul Food [152] in Cleveland
Oklahoma
- Off the Hook Seafood [153] in Oklahoma City
- Evelyn's Soul Food [154] in Tulsa
- Big O's Pork & Dreams [155] in Edmond
- Magnolia Bistro [156] in Oklahoma City
Oregon
- Steakadelphia [157] in Portland
- A Heavenly Taste Cafe [158] in Portland
- Amalfi's Restaurant [159] in Portland
- Blackstreet Bakery [160] in Portland
Pennsylvania
- Booker's Restaurant [161] in Philadelphia
- South [162] in Philadelphia
- Blowfish BBQ [163] in Pittsburg
- Cafe on the Corner [164] in Pittsburg
Rhode Island
- Monte Cara Restaurant [165] in Pawtucket
- Food For the Soul [166] in Providence
- Bangin' Wings [167] in Johnston
- Abundance Farm [168] in Providence
- Glorious African Food [169] in Providence
South Carolina
- A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen [170] in Columbia
- Big Mike's Soul Food [171] in Myrtle Beach
- Kiki's Chicken and Waffles [172] in Columbia
- Rodney Scott's BBQ [173] in Charleston
- Mama Gee's [174] in Charlotte
South Dakota
- O So Good [175] in Garretson
- Shelom Ethiopian Coffee House [176] in Sioux Falls
Tennessee
- Tacos With a Twist [177] in Nashville
- The Four Way [178] in Soulsville
- H & T's [179] in Nashville
- Two Vegan Sistas [180] in Memphis
Texas
- Houston Sauce Co. [181] in Houston
- Mikki's Cafe [182] in Houston
- Trap House Kitchen [183] in Corpus Christi
- Hornsby's Seafood & Mo [184] in Corpus Christi
Utah
- Mahider Ethiopian Restaurant [185] in Salt Lake City
- 11 Hauz [186] in Park City
- Joe's Cafe [187] in Orem
- Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen [188] in Draper
Vermont
- Jamaican Jewelz [189] in Bellows Falls
- Mawuhi African Market [190] in Burlington
- Genuine Jamaican [191] in Barnet
Virginia
- Boylan Heights [192] in Charlottesville
- Southern Kitchen [193] in Richmond
- Mango Mangeaux [194] in Hampton
- Big Herm's Kitchen [195] in Richmond
Washington State
- The Fish Box [196] in Seattle
- Junebaby [197] in Seattle
- Ezell's Famous Kitchen [198] (multiple locations)
- Marjorie Restaurant [199] in Seattle
Washington DC
- KitchenCray Cafe [200]
- Horace & Dickies [201]
- Ben's Chili Bowl [202]
- Mr. Braxton Bar & Kitchen [203]
West Virginia
- Sumthin' Good Soul Food [204] in South Charleston
- Dem 2 Brothers & a Grill [205] in Charleston
Wisconsin
- Buffalo Boss [206] in Milwaukee
- Annoited One Soul Food [207] in Madison
- The 4th Quarter Sports Bar And Grill [208] in Milwaukee
- Monterrey Smoke House [209] in Milwaukee
Wyoming
Simply Soul [210], which was located on an Air Force base in Cheyenne, WY, was (and still is [211]) often listed as one of the only Black-owned restaurants in Wyoming [212]. It closed in 2018, and unfortunately, we have not tracked down another Black-owned restaurant in the state. If you know of one, please let us know with a comment on our socials!