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Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs
Red Rooster Harlem is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

1. Red Rooster Harlem

8.7
310 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 125th & W 126th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · 552 tips and reviews
The Edge Harlem is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

2. The Edge Harlem

9.1
101 Edgecombe Ave, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Harlem · 63 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: A small place that specializes in small plates. That mezze  w/ curry chik is tasty. Cod fritters and shrimp are worth the trip alone. $4 wine for happy hour b4 8pm. Can we get them to stay open later?

Peaches HotHouse is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

3. Peaches HotHouse

8.7
415 Tompkins Ave (at Hancock St), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 249 tips and reviews

Arthur A.Arthur Ahn: The "Very Hot" chicken will have you begging for mercy. But it's not just extremely spicy, it's actually really delicious. Also try the fried green tomatoes with bacon.

Peaches Shrimp & Crab is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

4. Peaches Shrimp & Crab

9.2
285 Grand Ave (Clifton and Lafayette), Brooklyn, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 19 tips and reviews

Neelu R.Neelu Ravi: Seafood enthusiasts must visit this place.

Azla is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

5. Azla

8.7
3655 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · South LA · 10 tips and reviews

Christoph W.Christoph Wagner: As a die-hard meat eater for 30 years, this stuff is absurdly delicious.

Desta Ethiopian Kitchen is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

6. Desta Ethiopian Kitchen

9.2
3086 Briarcliff Rd NE (at Clairmont Rd NE), Atlanta, GA
Ethiopian Restaurant · 118 tips and reviews
Busy Bee Cafe is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

7. Busy Bee Cafe

8.5
810 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Atlanta University Center · 104 tips and reviews

Alecia R.Alecia Reeder: Loved it! A celebrity walked in while we were eating! Food was excellent. Had fried chicken, Mac and cheese, and sweet potato pie. The sweet tea was perfect! Wish we had it this good in Kansas City.

Le Petit Marché is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

8. Le Petit Marché

8.2
1986 Hosea L Williams Dr SE (Howard SE), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · Kirkwood · 79 tips and reviews

Jennifer B.Jennifer Bhagia: A lovely, quiet, little market in Kirkwood. Perfect place to sit for a sandwich and a book to read or to pick up a one of kind gift for your favorite food-enthusiast! (via Scoville) Read more.

Chef Rob's Caribbean Cafe is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

9. Chef Rob's Caribbean Cafe

7.8
5920 Roswell Rd # 117, Atlanta, GA
Caribbean Restaurant · 80 tips and reviews

E Tishell C.E Tishell Callwood-Warren: High end Caribbean food! Heavenly!

Luella's Southern Kitchen is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

10. Luella's Southern Kitchen

9.1
4609 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Eastwood Ave & W Wilson Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Ravenswood · 36 tips and reviews

Arielle I.Arielle India: Cozy, inviting interior with exceptional, attentive staff. The food is ridiculous good; don't let the size food you, you WILL be full. Absolutely try Luella's. 10/10 for me.

Ain't She Sweet Cafe is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

11. Ain't She Sweet Cafe

8.6
526 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Grand Boulevard · 36 tips and reviews

Lizzie S.Lizzie S.: Margo, the owner, is just the nicest! Family-run place. Great for lunch, try the Spartan panini and don't forget to get some Sweet Potato Cheesecake from Jimmy Jamm.

Batter & Berries is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

12. Batter & Berries

8.4
2748 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Diversey Pkwy & W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · North Side · 168 tips and reviews

Denise P.Denise Powell: OUTSTANDING!!! French Toast Superflight was to die for. The cheese encrusted hash browns-simply amazing. The Spinach Omelet was so fresh, it's like the eggs were just laid & the veggies just picked.

Garifuna Flava - A Taste of Belize is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

13. Garifuna Flava - A Taste of Belize

8.9
2516 W 63rd St (at S Maplewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Caribbean Restaurant · Chicago Lawn · 28 tips and reviews
Peach's Restaurant is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

14. Peach's Restaurant

8.2
4625 S King Drive, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Grand Boulevard · 23 tips and reviews

Ron W.Ron Willis: Have the fried Catfish Greens and Grits and you won't be disappointed

Chicago's Home Of Chicken & Waffles is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

15. Chicago's Home Of Chicken & Waffles

8.3
3947 S King Dr (at E Oakwood Blvd.), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Grand Boulevard · 101 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Tonya's Choice comes with 3 pieces of chicken and a soft, delicious waffle. Throw a side of Mac'n'cheese in there as well!

Ja' Grill Hyde Park is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

16. Ja' Grill Hyde Park

7.5
1510 E Harper Ct, Chicago, IL
Caribbean Restaurant · Hyde Park · 31 tips and reviews

Derrick W.Derrick Whitehead: Curry goat, jerk lamb chops, jerk shrimp. The best Jamaican food anywhere.

Sip & Savor is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

17. Sip & Savor

8.5
528 E 43rd St (Forestville), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Grand Boulevard · 12 tips and reviews
The Flavor Table is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

18. The Flavor Table

8.4
2812 W Florence Ave (7th Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · South LA · 8 tips and reviews

Ashton L.Ashton Lee: The shrimp omelette was fuego... & the peach cobbler French toast... Come with an empty stomach...

Post & Beam is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

19. Post & Beam

8.3
3767 Santa Rosalia Dr (Marlton Ave), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Crenshaw · 42 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: Try the cast-iron chicken, a beautifully crisped half-bird served with your choice of two side dishes. Read more.

Comfort LA is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

20. Comfort LA

1110 E 7th St (at Ceres Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 3 tips and reviews

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: Dinner plate with two sides comes with tasty fried wings smothered in hot sauce. Get extra wings & cornbread if you're really hungry. The greens are really tasty too, sweet & spicy.

21. My Two Cents

8.5
5583 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · PICO · 44 tips and reviews
Simply Wholesome is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

22. Simply Wholesome

8.0
4508 W Slauson Ave (at Overhill Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Grocery Store · South LA · 54 tips and reviews

Alice F.Alice Fuller: Feeling the LA heat? Treat yourself to one of their healthy ALL NATURAL smoothies

Pip's On Labrea is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

23. Pip's On Labrea

7.4
1356 S LA Brea Ave (at Pico Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Bree D.Bree Davis: Food is delicious, mimosas and sangria are flowing and the music is the topping on the cake. The service and attention by the wait staff, perfect!

Brown Sugar Kitchen is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

24. Brown Sugar Kitchen

2534 Mandela Pkwy (Campbell St), Oakland, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · West Oakland · 156 tips and reviews

JesseJesse: If you need to eat here on weekends abandon your friends and go alone. Usually you'll be seated immediately at the counter.

Little Skillet is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

25. Little Skillet

8.0
360 Ritch St (at Lusk St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · SoMa · 171 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Some argue that fried chicken is best enjoyed while sitting on a park bench on a summer’s day. Test that theory at this take-out window, where the chicken is paired with waffles or biscuits.

Souley Vegan is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

26. Souley Vegan

301 Broadway (at 3rd St), Oakland, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Produce and Waterfront · 83 tips and reviews

Paul H.Paul Horne: Such delicious food - vegan or not! The southern fried tofu is insane.

Bissap Baobab is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

27. Bissap Baobab

7.8
2243 Mission St (Mission St), San Francisco, CA
African Restaurant · Mission District · 67 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: Senegalese restaurant by day, dance spot by night, you don't have to dress up to grind to the reggaeton, Latin and world beats, but you do have to try Baobab's signature hibiscus and ginger drinks. Read more.

Kingston 11 Cuisine is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

28. Kingston 11 Cuisine

2270 Telegraph Ave (Grand Ave), Oakland, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · Central Oakland · 28 tips and reviews

Belinda F.Belinda Florida: The jerk chicken is great and the oxtail stew is wonderful and so are all of the drinks!

Farmer Brown is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

29. Farmer Brown

25 Mason St (at Market St.), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 214 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: Very cool ambiance for a date. The Shrimp and grits are amazing. Definitely try it. Fried chicken here is a favorite and you CAN ask for white meat only but shrimp + grits = best I've had

1300 on Fillmore is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

30. 1300 on Fillmore

1300 Fillmore St (btwn Ellis St & Eddy St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Fillmore District · 69 tips and reviews

suzanne 🌶suzanne 🌶: Came here for the Gospel Sunday brunch and enjoyed the experience. I recommend making reservations here in advance.

Sheba Piano Lounge is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

31. Sheba Piano Lounge

7.6
1419 Fillmore St (at O'Farrell), San Francisco, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Fillmore District · 39 tips and reviews

Danielle M.Danielle McIntosh: Vegetarian sampler and honey wine are a must! Portioned for one, but you can share and still feel satisfied!

32. Amawele’s South African Kitchen

7.8
101 Spear St (inside Rincon Center), San Francisco, CA
African Restaurant · Financial District · 18 tips and reviews

Jenton L.Jenton Lee: tasty place! I got the Cape Malay Rice with Bobotie. Nice and spicy and tons of different flavors that mix wonderfully together!

Auntie April's Chicken & Waffles is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

33. Auntie April's Chicken & Waffles

6.9
4618 3rd St (at McKinnon Ave), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Bayview · 23 tips and reviews

Kian L.Kian Lavi: My favorite breakfast spot. Get the cinnamon waffles

Maison Harlem is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

34. Maison Harlem

8.8
341 Saint Nicholas Ave, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Manhattanville · 90 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A classy neighborhood joint with a good bar and great classic French bistro fare. The hefty grilled burger is worth a try as well.

BLVD Bistro is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

35. BLVD Bistro

239 Malcolm X Blvd (W 122nd St), New York, NY
Bistro · Central Harlem · 75 tips and reviews

Datrianna M.Datrianna Meeks: Blueberry pancakes and shrimp & grits are my faves! You can't really go wrong with any dish! It feels like a community spot, reminds you of what Harlem is all about, and the music is great!

Ponty Bistro Harlem is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

36. Ponty Bistro Harlem

8.1
2375 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY
African Restaurant · Central Harlem · 32 tips and reviews

TingTing: Don't miss the Ponty burger and Ponty martini with the edible flower. The pancakes were also delicious, thin with just the right amount of crispiness around the edge.

Amy Ruth's is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

37. Amy Ruth's

8.5
113 W 116th St (btwn Malcolm X & Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 300 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The claims to fame here are The Rev. Al Sharpton and The Tommy Tomita, pairings of juicy chicken and fluffy waffles. Read more.

LoLo's Seafood Shack is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

38. LoLo's Seafood Shack

303 W 116th St (btw FDB & Manhattan Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Central Harlem · 58 tips and reviews

Bin Y.Bin Yang: All the starters are worth ordering but if you had to pick, I'd go with the conch fritters and jerk ribs. Crispy shark sandwich is meaty and juicy. Cool back garden for your summer delight!

Yatenga is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

39. Yatenga

8.3
2269 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (btwn 133rd & 134th St.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Central Harlem · 65 tips and reviews

Vianney B.Vianney Brandicourt: Great for dinner in the summer. Sit outside (side-by-side, Parisian style) for people watching. Gambas al' ajillo are very tasty. If starving, the Mac'N'Cheese will hold you over until the entrees.

Sylvia's Restaurant is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

40. Sylvia's Restaurant

7.8
328 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 126th & W 127th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 248 tips and reviews

Tony R.Tony Rahsaan: Make you you get a slice of the Red Velvet Cake. This is how Red Velvet is supposed to taste. :)

Negril Village is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

41. Negril Village

8.5
70 W 3rd St (at Bleecker St.), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 145 tips and reviews

Steve J.Steve Jackson: Curry Chicken Roti! Akee & Saltfish! Next best thing to my family's cooking.

Melba's Restaurant is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

42. Melba's Restaurant

8.7
300 W. 114th Street, New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 128 tips and reviews

Herman R.Herman Riley: The best catfish I've ever had.

5 Loaves Eatery is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

43. 5 Loaves Eatery

8.6
405 E 75th St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Chatham · 24 tips and reviews

Tina J.Tina Jackson: Salmon Croquettes Omelet..DELICIOUS ;-)

Sweet Science is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

44. Sweet Science

7.7
135 Graham Ave (at Johnson Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Williamsburg · 83 tips and reviews

Jared F.Jared Fiorino: Great selection of draught beers, great food, and friendly bartenders! Lots of space in a refined rustic environment. Brooklyn tempura fried pickles are DOPE!

Kith and Kin is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

45. Kith and Kin

801 Wharf St SW, Washington, D.C.
Caribbean Restaurant · Southwest - Waterfront · 18 tips and reviews

StaceyStacey: the burger is a MUST. the wings are fantastic with a squeeze of lime. whoever is in charge of that kitchen is crushing it.

Bertha's Kitchen is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

46. Bertha's Kitchen

8.4
2332 Meeting Street Rd, North Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Ryan J.Ryan Johnson: First timers have to try the fried pork chop. Lima Beans are highly recommended.

Bennachin Restaurant is one of Celebrating Black Chefs + Restaurateurs.

47. Bennachin Restaurant

7.4
1212 Royal St (btwn Governor Nicholls St & Barracks St), New Orleans, LA
African Restaurant · French Quarter · 30 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: An untouristy spot in the French Quarter, this West African cafe prepares food with bold flavors and moderate prices. Ginger fans, don't miss the gingero drink, a spicy relative of ginger beer.