About

Patronizing Black-owned Restaurants  and Keeping  the Community Stable

This community resource website is created by a local Black Chicagoan Larry Sims to help our neighbors and local businesses.

Myblackrestaurants.com proudly serves the Chicagoland area and we are proud to help our neighbors and Chicago businesses during this unprecedented time. As we continue to monitor the ongoing health crisis, you can trust that our restaurant partners will adhere to the restrictions put in place to protect our friends, families, and communities.

At the heart of our mission is a simple yet powerful idea: Patronizing Black-owned Restaurants and Keeping the Community Stable. This directory was created to celebrate, support, and showcase the incredible Black-owned culinary establishments that nourish not only our bodies but also our neighborhoods.

Every dollar spent at a Black-owned restaurant is more than just a transaction — it’s an investment in culture, community, and stability. These restaurants tell stories of resilience, creativity, and tradition, offering soul food, BBQ, Caribbean, African, and contemporary cuisines that reflect our shared history and vibrant future.

By using this directory, you’re taking an intentional step to sustain local businesses, create jobs, and ensure that the flavors, spaces, and voices of the Black community remain strong and visible. You’re helping to keep neighborhoods thriving and families supported.

We invite you to explore the diverse dining experiences featured here — from Hyde Park to the South Loop, from the South Suburbs to the North Side. Every visit you make contributes to keeping the community stable, proud, and flourishing.

Let’s continue to honor the rich culinary traditions and entrepreneurial spirit that make Black-owned restaurants a cornerstone of our collective community.