Over 40 outstanding Black-owned Cincinnati restaurants are open for dine-in, carry-out, curbside service, and delivery.
Check out Cincinnati’s favorite Black-owned restaurants, from dining in to food trucks and more! Below is a list of the best Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, and more in Cincinnati for the foodies to try.
Going to the following Black-owned businesses contributes to the growth and prosperity of the Black community in Cincinnati. So why not try something new and support a local business today?
The Cincinnati Black-Owned restaurants listed below are primarily Black-owned. The culinary skills of the following African American chefs are on full display. This article is as current as the publication date. Readers are encouraged to confirm the information before acting.
Looking for a restaurant cuisine type or a specific food service in Cincinnati?
Use the table of contents below:
- Restaurants with Table Service
- Soul
- African and Caribbean
- Breakfast/Coffee
- BBQ
- American
- Food Trucks and Pop-up Food Stands
The following restaurants and cafés offer delicious food and a welcoming environment that celebrates and embraces the city’s diversity. Whether in the mood for soul food, Caribbean cuisine, or something completely new, the following establishments have something for everyone.
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Chef Nem Kitchen
Takeout, Delivery
Wings, tenders, shrimp, lamb, Cajun alfredo, specialty fries, and more for dinner.
3305 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229 (Avondale)
513-602-8082
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6 ‘N The Mornin’
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Pancakes, French toast, eggs, chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, omelets, and breakfast bowls.
1535 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206 (Walnut Hills)
513-221-0510
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Cincinnati Black-Owned Restaurants with Table Service
Park Place Restaurant
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Classic American dishes for lunch or dinner, like burgers, steaks, seafood, and more.
1185 Kemper Meadow Drive #4118, Cincinnati, OH 45240 (Forest Park)
513-825-8888
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Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Ethiopian chicken, beef, ribs, and vegetarian options for lunch or dinner.
5070 Crookshank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45238 (Western Hills)
513-429-4890
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The Aria Bistro and Lounge
Dine-in
American-style eatery serving dishes like lamb, steak, burgers, fish, and shrimp for dinner.
5353 Dixie Hwy, Ste B., Fairfield, OH 45014 (Fairfield)
513-499-3094
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Boomtown Biscuits and Whiskey
Dine-in, Takeout
Southern-cooked foods include biscuits, fried chicken, ribs, pork, whiskey, and more for lunch or dinner.
9039 US-42 Suite H, Union, KY 41091 (Union)
859-384-5910
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Nolia Kitchen
Dine-in, Takeout
New Orleans flavors with unconventional twists to familiar staples such as shrimp, crawfish, trout, and pork belly for dinner.
1405 Clay Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Downtown/Over-the-Rhine)
513-384-3597
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Scoop Dawg’s Caribbean Restaurant
Dine-in, Takeout
Caribbean foods including oxtails, jerk chicken, curry, cabbage, and pasta, for lunch or dinner.
6305 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45216 (Elmwood Place)
513-407-7080
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Southern Grace Eats
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Homestyle foods include meatloaf, country-fried steak, shrimp and grits, fried fish, fried chicken, pasta, and shepherd’s pie for lunch or dinner.
3751 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45212 (Evanston)
513-818-8182
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Soul Secrets
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Soul food staples include gumbo, jambalaya, fried catfish, shrimp, and grits for lunch or dinner.
1434 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Downtown/Over-the-Rhine)
513-721-7685
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Yakitori Hibachi Lounge
Dine-in, Takeout
Chicken, shrimp, steak, or filet mignon paired with fried rice or yakisoba noodles and cooked hibachi style.
7505 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237 (Roselawn)
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Cincinnati Black-Owned Soul Restaurants
Pluto’s Café
Dine-in, Takeout
Homestyle foods include fried chicken, fish, seafood, and meatloaf for lunch or dinner.
1817 West Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45239 (North College Hill)
513-817-7142
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Catherine’s Good Eats
Dine-in, Takeout
Southern-cooked foods like fish, salmon, collard greens, yams, meatloaf, mac and cheese, chili, and homemade soups for lunch or dinner.
122 W Wyoming Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45215 (Lockland)
513-873-4521
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The Night Kap
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Southern-style foods include fried chicken, fish, wings, greens, mac and cheese, and yams for dinner.
6966 Plainfield Road, Silverton, OH 45236 (Silverton)
513-888-4001
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Ollie’s Trolley
Takeout
Burgers, soul food, such as fried catfish, macaroni and cheese, black-eyed peas, gumbo, and jambalaya for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
1607 Central Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45214 (Downtown/The West End)
513-381-6100
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Cincinnati Black-Owned African and Caribbean Restaurants
Big Jays Place
Dine-in, Takeout
Authentic Caribbean dishes like jerk chicken, oxtail stew, rasta pasta, and more for lunch or dinner.
930 Hempstead Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45231 (Finneytown)
513-493-4010
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Divine Appetite Cafe
Dine-in, Takeout
For lunch or dinner, authentic African food such as chicken, fish, goat, Waakye, and jollof rice.
8982 Cincinnati Columbus Road, West Chester, OH 45069 (West Chester)
513-777-2111
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Teranga Restaurant
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
West African and American fusion fataya, lamb dishes, vegetarian plates, senburgers, and jerk chicken for lunch or dinner.
8438 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45216 (Hartwell)
513-821-1300
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Yard Vybz Nyaminz
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Jamaican-style foods include goat stew, callaloo rice, pasta, fish, shrimp soup, and chicken entrées for lunch or dinner.
9536 Cincinnati Columbus Road, Suite 20/23, West Chester, OH 45241 (West Chester)
513-644-2668
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Cincinnati Black-Owned Breakfast/Coffee Shops
Black Coffee Lounge
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Sandwiches, cookies, cake, muffins, coffee, tea, and cold-pressed juice for breakfast, lunch, or brunch.
824 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Downtown)
513-802-5228
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BOL Acai Bowls
Dine-in, Takeout
Acai bowls with personalized toppings. Trendy and healthy as a breakfast, lunch, or dinner alternative.
2165 Central Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45214 (West End)
513-903-9636
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Cream + Sugar Coffee House
Dine-in, Takeout
Coffee, tea, smoothies, toast, yogurt bowls, salad, and pita mezze for breakfast or lunch.
3546 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45207 (Evanston)
513-731-0100
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Just Love Coffee Cafe
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Coffee, tea, smoothies, pastries, sweets, sandwiches, and tacos.
9894 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45251 (Northgate)
513-501-1010
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Muse Café
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Coffee, tea, smoothies, alcoholic drinks, pastries, sweets, sandwiches, and salads.
3018 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211 (Westwood)
513-906-7743
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Saturday Morning Vibes
Dine-in, Takeout
Breakfast sandwiches, muffins, bagels, parfaits, coffee, hot and cold cereal, and toppings for breakfast, lunch, or brunch.
3539 Reading Road, Suite 101, Cincinnati, OH 45229 (Avondale)
513-801-6058
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Cincinnati Black-Owned BBQ Restaurants
1 Smokin Ash Hole
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Authentic pit-smoked meats and soulful sides for lunch or dinner.
100 S Cooper Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215 (Lockland)
513-866-2631
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Alabama Que
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Chicken, pork, turkey, beef, and salmon for lunch or dinner.
2733 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219 (Clifton/Corryville)
513-376-8781
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Goodie’s Southern-Style BBQ
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Southern BBQ staples like ribs, fried catfish, and okra for lunch or dinner.
7440 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45231 (Mt. Healthy)
513-264-1631
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Just Cookin BBQ
Dine-in, Takeout
Mouth-watering BBQ and soul food classics and sides for lunch or dinner.
1144 California Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45237 (Bond Hill)
513-641-3663
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Just Q’in
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Barbecue chicken, beef, ribs, pastrami, and sides for lunch or dinner.
975 E McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206 (Walnut Hills)
513-477-6322
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Midwest Best BBQ and Creamery
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Wings, sliders, brisket, and pork for lunch or dinner.
669 Justice Court, Loveland, OH 45140 (Loveland)
513-965-9000
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Cincinnati Black-Owned American Restaurants
Catch Me If You Can
Dine-in, Takeout
American style wings, sandwiches, burgers, and specialty fries for lunch or dinner.
1800 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (West End)
513-818-8032
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Katch the Kitchen
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
American-style breakfast, wings, burgers, sandwiches, fish, chicken breast, and vegetarian options for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
4172 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223 (Northside)
513-873-6866
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Pike 2 Bar and Grill
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
American-style wings, burgers, sandwiches, soups, and salads for lunch or dinner.
10010 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45215 (Woodlawn)
513-938-7453
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Sutton Bar and Grill
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
American-style cheeseburgers, chicken wings, burgers, and salads for lunch or dinner.
1832 Sutton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230 (Mt. Washington)
513-510-5134
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Cincinnati Black-Owned Food Trucks, Pop-up Food Stands, and Delivery Services
Looking for a quick, tasty meal on the go? The following Cincinnati Black-owned food trucks, pop-up food stands, and delivery services have covered it. From BBQ to vegan cuisine, Cincinnati’s Black-owned food trucks and pop-ups are a must-try for foodies on the move!
Best Thing Smokin’
BBQ, seafood, soul food, homemade sides, and desserts.
513-638-9990
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City Belle Fried Pies
Fried sweet and savory pies and cake slices.
513-330-2242
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J&W Bar-B-Que Restaurant
Chicken dinners, pork, ribs, fish, steak, desserts, and sides.
3001 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206 (Walnut Hills)
513-578-9870
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Mama Afrique Nigerian Cuisine
Meat pie, jollof rice, fufu, egusi soup.
513-480-2554
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No Pork on My Fork
Breakfast options and tacos without pork.
513-915-3156
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The Bangin’ Grille
Ribs, chicken, salmon, burgers.
513-888-1318
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Turkeys “R” Us
Turkey legs and wings, chicken, ribs, burgers, and sides.
513-402-4004
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All restaurants are subject to an Ohio health inspection. Health inspections are periodic check-ins to ensure restaurants are running safely and clean for guests. Food safety certifications are given to restaurants that meet the current food safety standards.
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Cincinnati Black-owned restaurants provide something for everyone- soul food, BBQ, or vegan meals. By supporting the restaurants, customers may indulge in delectable food while helping create a more lively neighborhood. Try one of the many outstanding Cincinnati Black-owned restaurants highlighted in the article.
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