Black-owned places in Manhattan
A focused list of Black-owned restaurants, bars, cafes, lounges, and hangouts in Manhattan.
The Row Harlem
Welcome to Manhattan, where the spirit of Black entrepreneurship thrives in every corner. From Harlem to downtown, you will discover incredible spots. Picture yourself enjoying a unique brew at Harlem Hops or savoring the delicious ramen from Ramen by Ra. Perhaps you are seeking the cozy ambiance of Azara Kitchen. These establishments truly define the city's diverse and rich cultural fabric.
The Row Harlem
Laid-back restaurant and lounge with breakfast, empanadas, small plates and cocktails, plus happy hour.
View detailsChocolat Harlem
Casual eatery serving an American comfort food menu in a modern setting with an easygoing vibe.
View detailsMiss Mamie's Spoonbread Too
Laid-back eatery offering fried chicken & home-cooked Southern-style comfort food.
View detailsChelsea House NYC
Buzzy option offering seafood mains & craft cocktails, plus a live DJ & happy hour specials.
View details77 Alley
Hidden Cortlandt Alley lounge with cocktails, food, and a stylish downtown feel for low-key dates or late-night meetups.
View detailsFile Gumbo Bar
Tribeca Cajun-Creole restaurant centered on gumbo, po'boys, cocktails, and New Orleans flavor in a polished downtown room for dinner.
View detailsHarlem Hookah
Harlem lounge for hookah, drinks, music, and late-night groups looking for an easy Broadway hangout with uptown energy.
View detailsHarlem Shake
Harlem burger counter known for smash burgers, shakes, fries, and nostalgic uptown energy near 124th Street and Marcus Garvey Park.
View detailsHome Sweet Harlem
Harlem comfort-food restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, and Southern-leaning plates in a warm Amsterdam Avenue dining room for groups.
View detailsJasmine Caribbean Restaurant
Step into the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean at Jasmine’s on Restaurant Row. Known for its savory dishes like Jamaican escovitch fish and creamy coconut shrimp, Jasmine’s offers a delicio...
View detailsNBHD Brulee
Harlem cafe known for creme brulee, coffee, and sweet neighborhood treats near Frederick Douglass Boulevard and Jackie Robinson Park.
View detailsSame Time Tomorrow
Harlem cafe and restaurant for coffee, brunch, and easy daytime hangs with a stylish neighborhood rhythm near Central Park North.
View detailsThe Honey Well
Subterranean Harlem cocktail bar with retro styling, strong drinks, and a cozy date-night mood beneath Broadway in Hamilton Heights.
View detailsTsion Cafe
Harlem cafe blending Ethiopian and Mediterranean flavors with warm neighborhood energy, live arts, and an easy daytime-to-dinner rhythm.
View detailsUnion Cafe
Union Square classic for seasonal New American dining, warm service, and polished downtown meals that still feel relaxed.
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