Black-owned Restaurants in Central Maryland

Central Maryland is home to a wide-range of Black-owned restaurants with Black chefs making incredible contributions to our state’s diverse and exciting culinary scene. From casual Caribbean fare and spectacular soul food to decadent and delicious bar snacks and tons of sweet treats, an impressive assortment of Black-owned restaurants offer a tantalizing array of unique dishes for every budget. Book your table now and get ready to explore the amazing culinary landscape of Central Maryland.

From impossible-to-resist jerk mac n cheese (with chicken or shrimp), hearty chicken bowls, spicy wings, fried shrimp, braised oxtail, bbq ribs and greens every-which-way Maryland’s Caribbean restaurants bring you an authentic taste of the islands . We can’t promise gentle waves or warm breezes, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t treat yourself to some “island time" and head to one of these Maryland favorites

Take a break from your busy day with a caramel macchiato, a London Fog, or steaming cup of  ginger citrus tea at one of Maryland’s many cozy cafes and coffee bars. Power up for your workout with a hand-crafted smoothie or fresh-squeezed juice concoction, or get the most out of your lunch break with fresh salad or wrap at these fabulous local favorites.

Come to watch the game with your crew or find a front-row seat at the bar or in a booth to enjoy great music and good times at Central Maryland’s eclectic Black-owned  bars and lounges. Most of these hot spots also serve food so dig into wings, nachos and all manner of decadent bar fare to fuel up for a night on the town.

Get the family together to enjoy some classic, crowd-pleasing  comfort food like BBQ ribs, fried catfish or whiting, pulled pork, grits, mac n cheese, greens and of course, chicken and waffles, at any of Maryland’s incredible soul food restaurants. And no meal is complete without dessert so be sure to leave room for peach cobbler with ice cream or a big slice of homemade cake!

We won’t need to remind you to “leave room for dessert” after you see what Maryland’s fantastic bakeries and dessert cafes have on offer. Delectable layer cake “jars,” fabulous cupcakes of all flavors, creative custom cakes for all occasions, decadent brownies and homemade cookies are just a few of the sweet treats Maryland’s Black pastry chefs and bakers have whipped up just for you.