ExcellentBlack-Owned Restaurants in San Francisco
One way to experience Black culture in SF is with your meals. Across the city, you'll find Black-owned restaurants serving a variety of cuisines.
These San Francisco restaurants, all owned by people of color, showcase the undeniable spirit of San Francisco and our love for the perfect bite. These chefs and owners are serving up a diverse array of culinary creations, from soul food to Mexican and everything in between. Find your new favorite and support these local Black icons of the San Francisco food scene.
Bayview
Gumbo Social
5176 3rd St.At Gumbo SocialOpens in new window, gumbo is a way of life. Try their namesake gumbo, either chicken, turkey, or vegan. They even have po-boys, hoe cakes, greens, and vegan pork rinds to complete the experience.
Yvonne's Southern Sweets
5128 Third St.Yvonne's Southern SweetsOpens in new window is just the place if your sweet tooth can't be tamed. Owner Yvonne Hines first built her reputation with her patented pralines, but her repertoire now includes cakes, pies, and cookies.
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Moya
121 Ninth St.MoyaOpens in new window serves up modern Ethiopian-American fair in a light and airy space. Don't forget that Ethiopian food is best eaten with your hands!
Z Zoul Cafe
295 Eddy St."Zoul" means friend in Sudanese; but once you sample some of Chef Aref Elgaali's traditional recipes at Z Zoul CafeOpens in new window, you'll feel more like family. Aref's wife and co-owner, Dalia, is famous for her irresisitable rice pudding.
Embarcadero
Peaches Patties
San Francisco Ferry BuildingLocated inside the iconic Ferry Building, Peaches PattiesOpens in new window serves up some of the most delicious Jamaican patties, jerk chicken, plantains, and other Jamaican favorites.
Queen's Louisiana Po-Boys Cafe
33 The EmbarcaderoLouisiana native Danielle Reese brought her favorite childhood dishes to San Francisco with Queen's Louisiana Po-Boy CafeOpens in new window. Try her favorites like seafood gumbo, cajun fish tacos, or a po-boy sandwich. She also included a few local SF favorites like clam chowder, the Wharf Fiesta, and delicious garlic fries.
Teranga
4 Embarcadero CenterTerangaOpens in new window, which means hospitality in Senegalese, is precisely what you'll find here. Experience their contemporary African cuisine in this simple and welcoming restaurant.
Voodoo Love
56 Belden Pl.Located right on Belden Place, you'll find Voodoo LoveOpens in new window, with its healthy(ish) spin on mouth-watering Creole cuisine. Their "doesn't take itself too seriously" attitude is evident from their hilarious menus, which have staples like gumbo, po-boys, catfish, shrimp and grits, and so much more.
Fillmore
Sheba Jazz Lounge
1419 Fillmore St.Visit Sheba Jazz LoungeOpens in new window for a taste of delicious Ethiopian food in a cozy setting, with live music five days a week.
Mission District
Anthony's Cookies
1417 Valencia St.If it's sweets you want, you have to visit Anthony's CookiesOpens in new window on Valencia Street. They'll even serve you a glass of ice cold milk to wash your selections down.
Bissap Baobab
2243 Mission St.Enjoy West African food at Bissap BaobabOpens in new window. The live music and friendly staff get almost as much praise as what comes out of the kitchen.
Cafe Ethiopia
878 Valencia St.You can enjoy East African food at Cafe Ethiopia. Vegetarians love the plant-based focus of their menu, while everyone appreciates their generous portions.
El Nuevo Frutilandia
3077 24th St.For authentic Afro-Caribbean cuisine, pick up a meal at El Nuevo FrutilandiaOpens in new window.
Mission Bowling Club
3176 17th St.Mission Bowling ClubOpens in new window serves up your favorite bar bites while you and your friends compete for a few frames on one of their six bowling lanes.
Richmond
Osteria Bella
3848 Geary Blvd.Dive into delectable pizzas and antipasto plates at this Richmond eatery. Osteria BellaOpens in new window is also known for its wide selection of vermouth, giving you endless cocktail options.
Taquerias Los Mayas
331 Clement St.You can create your own tacos at Taqueria Los MayasOpens in new window. They are known for their panuchos, crispy tacos that are a specialty of the Yucatan.
Tastebuds
600 Fifth Ave.TastebudsOpens in new window serves up soul food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their weekday Happy Hour can't be topped!
SoMa
International Smoke
301 Mission St.International SmokeOpens in new window can't be missed, both for its menu and its pageantry. Certain dishes are served beneath a glass dome so that none of the aromas can escape on their way to your table.
Little Skillet
360 Ritch St.Tucked away on a tiny side street a few minutes from Oracle Park is Little SkilletOpens in new window, known for its weekend jazz brunch.
Local Kitchen
330 First St.Local KitchenOpens in new window has an eclectic menu, offering everything from fried okra to a burrata salad, pizzas, and yellow curry.
Sextant Coffee Roasters
1415 Folsom St.Sextant CoffeeOpens in new window is the a perfect place for a pick-me-up, with its strong brews largely sourced from Ethiopia.
Sunset
New Eritrea Restaurant
907 Irving St.Close to Golden Gate Park, you'll find New Opens in new windowEritrea RestaurantOpens in new window, serving up homestyle dishes from the horn of Africa.
Sunset Cantina
3414 Judah St.Closer to the beach, be sure to stop at Sunset CantinaOpens in new window for flautas, tortas, or the Machete: a giant, machete-shaped cheesy taco, stuffed with your choice of meat.
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