The Ultimate Bucket List of Black-Owned Restaurants Across the US
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, and many others in recent months. We must foster antiracism in our homes, educate ourselves, speak out, and get involved with actions toward change.
While there are many ways of doing this — donations, 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, for finding the Black-owned restaurants in your neighborhood.
Alabama
- Yo' Mama's in Birmingham
- Perfect Note in Hoover
- Zatie's Southern Cuisine in Center Point
- The Homestyle Kitchen in Bessemer
- Olivia's Transit Cafe in Birmingham
Alaska
- Roscoe's Catfish & BBQ in Anchorage
- Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant in Anchorage
Arizona
- AZ Fit Kitchen in Tucson
- Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles in Phoenix
- Cee Dee Jamaican Kitchen in Tucson
- The Downtown Clifton in Tucson
Arkansas
- Sims Bar-B-Que in Little Rock
- Jone's Bar-B-Q Diner in Marianna
- Kontiki African Restaurant in Little Rock
California
- Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles in Los Angeles area (multiple locations)
- Annie's Soul Delicious in Los Angeles
- Native in Santa Monica
- Brown Sugar Kitchen in Oakland
- Miss Ollie's in Oakland
- Lemat Eats in Berkeley
- Radio Africa & Kitchen in San Francisco
- Little Skillet in San Francisco
- Comfort LA in Los Angeles
- Azla Vegan in Los Angeles
- Post & Beam in Los Angeles
Colorado
- Flick of the Whisk Cakes in Denver
- Welton Street Cafe in Denver
- Hungry Wolf BBQ & Catfish in Denver
- African Restaurant & Cafe in Denver
Connecticut
- Teff Stamford in Stamford
- Paradise Restaurant in Bloomfield
- Rootsman Kitchen in Bridgeport
- Rum & Tequila Fusion in Bridgeport
- Cason's Kitchen in Hartford
Delaware
- Fat Rick's BBQ in Wilmington
- L & G Southern Soul Food in New Castle
Florida
- Shuckin' & Jivin' in Carol City
- Nikki's Place in Orlando
- Clive's Cafe in Miami
- Awash Ethiopian Restaurant in Miami
Georgia
- Local Green Atlanta in Atlanta
- The Busy Bee Cafe in Atlanta
- Life Bistro in Atlanta
- Cafe Songhai in Peachtree Corners
Hawaii
- Hughley's Southern Cuisine in Aiea
Idaho
- Grandpa's Southern Bar-B-Q in Idaho Falls
- Brown Shuga Soul Food in Boise
- Kibrom's Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine in Boise
Illinois
- Crazy Bird Chicken in Chicago
- Soule in Chicago
- Batter & Berries in Chicago
- Ms. T's Southern Fried Chicken in Chicago
- The Crazy Crab in Chicago
- Food on the Run in Chicago
- AndySunflower Café in Chicago
- Dock's Fish in Chicago
- Shawn Michelle's in Chicago
- Sip & Savor in Chicago
Indiana
- Maxine's Chicken & Waffles in Indianapolis
- Kountry Kitchen in Indianapolis
- Bar-B-Q Heaven in in Indianapolis
- Gordon's Milkshakes Bar in Indianapolis
Iowa
- Vivian's Soul Food in Cedar Rapids
- Suga Peach Chicken & Fish Fry in North Liberty
- Coaches Kolaches in Clive
- Fat Tuesday in Des Moines
Kansas
- Jones Bar-B-Q in Kansas City
- John's Java & Jazz in Kansas City
- Ms R's Cafe in Kansas City
- Jumpin' Catfish in Olathe
Kentucky
- Roof Top Grill in Louisville
- Shirley Mae's Cafe & Bar in Louisville
- Boujie Biscuit in Louisville
- Seafood Lady in Louisville and Lexington
Louisiana
- Dakar in New Orleans
- Lil' Dizzy's Cafe in New Orleans
- Fam Bizz in New Orleans
- Island Paradise Restaurant in New Orleans
Maine
- Magnus on Water in Biddeford
- 207 Bar & Restaurant in Portland
- Red Sea in Portland
- Yardie Ting in South Portland
Maryland
- Refocused Vegan Restaurant in Baltimore
- Next Phase Cafe & Lounge in Baltimore
- The Avenue Bakery in Baltimore
- Taste This in Baltimore
Massachusetts
- Luanda Restaurant & Lounge in Brockton
- Daryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen in Boston
- Flames Jamaican Restaurant in Boston
- JJ's Caffe in Brockton
- Souper Sweet Sandwich Shop in Springfield
Michigan
- Ima Noodles in Detroit and Madison Heights
- Kuzzo's Chicken & Waffles in Detroit
- Savannah Blue in Detroit
- Chef Greg's Soul-N-The Wall in Detroit
- Central Kitchen and Bar in Detroit
Minnesota
- Handsome Hog in St. Paul
- Breaking Bread in Minneapolis
- Cheesecake Funk in Minneapolis
- Trio Plant-Based in in Minneapolis
Mississippi
- Johnny T's Bistro & Blues in Jackson
- Godfrey's in Jackson
- Gumbo Girl in Ridgeland
- Stamps Superburger in Jackson
- Bully's Restaurant in Jackson
Missouri
- Niecie's Restaurant in Kansas City
- Bayou on the Vine in Kansas City
- King's Table Soul Food in Kansas City
- Urban Cafe in Kansas City
- Burger 809 in St. Louis
Montana
- The Sassy Biscuit in Billings
Nebraska
- Stur 22 Lounge Caribbean & African Kitchen in Lincoln
- Quick Bites Soul Food in Bellevue
- Big Mama's Kitchen in Omaha
- Soular Power Plate in Omaha
Nevada
- EllaEm's Soul Food in Las Vegas
- Soul Food Cafe in Las Vegas
- Mario's Westside Market in Las Vegas
- Gritz Cafe in Las Vegas
New Hampshire
- Sunshine Cookshop Jamaican Style Cooking in Claremont
New Jersey
- Cook's Kitch'n in Rahway
- Delta's Restaurant in New Brunswick
- Jerkin Chicken in Jersey City
- Harry's Daughter in Jersey City
New Mexico
- Nexus Brewery in Albuquerque
- Mr. Powdrell's Barbeque House in Albuquerque
- Frank's Famous Chicken & Waffles in Albuquerque
New York
- Melba's Restaurant in NYC
- Jacob Restaurant in NYC
- Next Stop Vegan in NYC
- Cuts & Slices in NYC
- Beatstro in NYC
- Sweet Chick in NYC
- Seasoned Vegan in NYC
- Red Rooster in NYC
- BLVD Bistro in NYC
- Teranga in NYC
North Carolina
- Leah & Louise in Charlotte
- Cuzzos Cuisine in Charlotte
- Freshwaters in Charlotte
- LuLu's Maryland Style Chicken & Seafood in Charlotte
North Dakota
- Madina's Cuisine in Fargo
Ohio
- Academy Tavern in Cleveland
- Madison Soul Food Kitchen in Columbus
- Urban Sweetness in Cleveland
- CMB Soul Food in Cleveland
Oklahoma
- Off the Hook Seafood in Oklahoma City
- Evelyn's Soul Food in Tulsa
- Big O's Pork & Dreams in Edmond
- Magnolia Bistro in Oklahoma City
Oregon
- Steakadelphia in Portland
- A Heavenly Taste Cafe in Portland
- Amalfi's Restaurant in Portland
- Blackstreet Bakery in Portland
Pennsylvania
- Booker's Restaurant in Philadelphia
- South in Philadelphia
- Blowfish BBQ in Pittsburg
- Cafe on the Corner in Pittsburg
Rhode Island
- Monte Cara Restaurant in Pawtucket
- Food For the Soul in Providence
- Bangin' Wings in Johnston
- Abundance Farm in Providence
- Glorious African Food in Providence
South Carolina
- A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen in Columbia
- Big Mike's Soul Food in Myrtle Beach
- Kiki's Chicken and Waffles in Columbia
- Rodney Scott's BBQ in Charleston
- Mama Gee's in Charlotte
South Dakota
- O So Good in Garretson
- Shelom Ethiopian Coffee House in Sioux Falls
Tennessee
- Tacos With a Twist in Nashville
- The Four Way in Soulsville
- H & T's in Nashville
- Two Vegan Sistas in Memphis
Texas
- Houston Sauce Co. in Houston
- Mikki's Cafe in Houston
- Trap House Kitchen in Corpus Christi
- Hornsby's Seafood & Mo in Corpus Christi
Utah
- Mahider Ethiopian Restaurant in Salt Lake City
- 11 Hauz in Park City
- Joe's Cafe in Orem
- Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen in Draper
Vermont
- Jamaican Jewelz in Bellows Falls
- Mawuhi African Market in Burlington
- Genuine Jamaican in Barnet
Virginia
- Boylan Heights in Charlottesville
- Southern Kitchen in Richmond
- Mango Mangeaux in Hampton
- Big Herm's Kitchen in Richmond
Washington State
- The Fish Box in Seattle
- Junebaby in Seattle
- Ezell's Famous Kitchen (multiple locations)
- Marjorie Restaurant in Seattle
West Virginia
- Sumthin' Good Soul Food in South Charleston
- Dem 2 Brothers & a Grill in Charleston
Wisconsin
- Buffalo Boss in Milwaukee
- Annoited One Soul Food in Madison
- The 4th Quarter Sports Bar And Grill in Milwaukee
- Monterrey Smoke House in Milwaukee
Wyoming
Simply Soul, which was located on an Air Force base in Cheyenne, WY, was (and still is) often listed as one of the only Black-owned restaurants in Wyoming. 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!