Black-Owned Restaurants in Washington, DC
Here are the black-owned restaurants we list in Washington. Open a listing for hours, contact details and directions.
We list 7 Black-owned restaurants in Washington (2 African & Ethiopian, 1 American & comfort food, 1 Caribbean and 1 BBQ): Appioo African Bar & Grill, Ben’s Chili Bowl, Cane, DCity Smokehouse and FishScale and more.
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African & EthiopianAppioo African Bar & GrillShaw bar and grill for Ghanaian home cooking and weekend live bands1924 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
American & Comfort FoodBen’s Chili BowlU Street diner famous for the DC half-smoke since 19581213 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
CaribbeanCaneTrinidadian street food and rum on H Street NE403 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
BBQDCity SmokehouseWood-smoked brisket, ribs and wings in Bloomingdale203 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
SeafoodFishScaleShaw counter for wild-caught fish burgers made fresh daily637 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
African & EthiopianHedzoleFast-casual Ghanaian bowls in Brightwood5505 Colorado Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011
Soul Food & SouthernOohh’s & Aahh’sLate-night soul food takeout on U Street since 20031005 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001More in Washington
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Questions people ask
What are some Black-owned restaurants in Washington?
Appioo African Bar & Grill, Ben’s Chili Bowl, Cane, DCity Smokehouse, FishScale and Hedzole, plus 1 more on this page.
How do you know these businesses are Black-owned?
Every business is researched before it is listed. We look for the business saying it is Black-owned on its own website or social pages, or for at least two independent sources such as local news, chambers of commerce and city guides.
Know a Black-owned business we are missing?
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