From Southern-inspired comfort food to traditional African dishes, there are plenty of Black-owned restaurants in the Tri-State that are sure to satiate your tastebuds.
Whether you’re wanting to sit down for brunch of enjoy a nice meal for date night, here are 9 Black-owned restaurants to support in the Tri-State:
Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey
Located in Union, Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey is a premier destination for brunch. “A contemporary take on classic American frontier food,” according to its website, Boomtown’s menu is executed by owner and chef Christian Gill. The restaurant has everything from biscuits and gravy to poutine and even blackened shrimp over grits. The restaurant also has its own cocktail menu, as well as a variety of whiskeys to choose from.
Alabama Que
Owner Dwan Ward founded Alabama Que in 2008, and the barbecue restaurant serves turkey tips, brisket, smoked salmon, pulled pork and more. Outside of smoked meats, the restaurant, which is currently located in Corryville, has sides like mac & cheese and yams, and desserts such as peach cobbler and banana pudding. The restaurant has been a spot for athletes and celebrities to eat at, including Snoop Dogg, former Cincinnati Bengals A.J. Green and Domata Peko and more.