Those of us who live here know that Motown has a rich history of food and drink, and Black-owned bars, restaurants, and other businesses have played an integral role in Detroit life. While we know we are only giving a small glimpse of the popular spots around town, we hope this slideshow offers some ideas of places — old and new — that you’ll want to check out, stat. Here are 10 restaurants that are excellent spots to sit down, have a delicious meal, and support a Black-owned business in the process.

The Kitchen by Cooking with Que 6529 Woodward Ave., Detroit This space at 6529 Woodward serves as a culinary classroom of sorts where vegans and meat lovers can hone their culinary skills; a place for businesses and individuals to rent a shared commercial kitchen; and a place where visitors can rent private dining space. Photo via
The Kitchen by Cooking with Que 6529 Woodward Ave., Detroit This space at 6529 Woodward serves as a culinary classroom of sorts where vegans and meat lovers can hone their culinary skills; a place for businesses and individuals to rent a shared commercial kitchen; and a place where visitors can rent private dining space. Photo via
The Kitchen by Cooking with Que 6529 Woodward Ave., Detroit This space at 6529 Woodward serves as a culinary classroom of sorts where vegans and meat lovers can hone their culinary skills; a place for businesses and individuals to rent a shared commercial kitchen; and a place where visitors can rent private dining space. Photo via
Yum Village 6500 Woodward Ave., Detroit Just recently having expanded to include dinner hours, Yum Village’s menu is full of Caribbean and West African dishes like jerk chicken, maafe, jollof rice, suya fried chicken, smoked pepper fries, and several vegetarian options. We recently took our first bites from the new restaurant and can say that it’s nothing less than excellent. Photo via Yum Village / Facebook
Yum Village 6500 Woodward Ave., Detroit Just recently having expanded to include dinner hours, Yum Village’s menu is full of Caribbean and West African dishes like jerk chicken, maafe, jollof rice, suya fried chicken, smoked pepper fries, and several vegetarian options. We recently took our first bites from the new restaurant and can say that it’s nothing less than excellent. Photo via Yum Village / Facebook
Yum Village 6500 Woodward Ave., Detroit Just recently having expanded to include dinner hours, Yum Village’s menu is full of Caribbean and West African dishes like jerk chicken, maafe, jollof rice, suya fried chicken, smoked pepper fries, and several vegetarian options. We recently took our first bites from the new restaurant and can say that it’s nothing less than excellent. Photo via Yum Village / Facebook
COOP 474 Peterboro St., Detroit Chef Maxcel Hardy expanded from his deservedly popular River Bistro in Rosedale Park to a stall at Midtown’s Detroit Shipping Co. food hall. Whereas the emphasis at the Bistro is on soul food, Coop’s inspiration is a Caribbean food truck. Familiar island favorites jerk chicken, rum cake, and ginger beer do make room, though, for Southern fare like mac and cheese and Brussels sprouts with bacon. Photo via COOP Detroit / Facebook
COOP 474 Peterboro St., Detroit Chef Maxcel Hardy expanded from his deservedly popular River Bistro in Rosedale Park to a stall at Midtown’s Detroit Shipping Co. food hall. Whereas the emphasis at the Bistro is on soul food, Coop’s inspiration is a Caribbean food truck. Familiar island favorites jerk chicken, rum cake, and ginger beer do make room, though, for Southern fare like mac and cheese and Brussels sprouts with bacon. Photo via COOP Detroit / Facebook
COOP 474 Peterboro St., Detroit Chef Maxcel Hardy expanded from his deservedly popular River Bistro in Rosedale Park to a stall at Midtown’s Detroit Shipping Co. food hall. Whereas the emphasis at the Bistro is on soul food, Coop’s inspiration is a Caribbean food truck. Familiar island favorites jerk chicken, rum cake, and ginger beer do make room, though, for Southern fare like mac and cheese and Brussels sprouts with bacon. Photo via COOP Detroit / Facebook
Delphines Jamaican Restaurant 14377 E. Nine Mile Rd., Warren This modest, designed-for-carry-out joint has quite an extensive menu for such a small place, offering standard Jamaican dishes with flavor driven by aromatics like ginger, garlic, and scallions, and with plenty of thyme, scotch bonnet, etc. Delphine’s offers will include samples to customers unfamiliar with Jamaican cuisine. Photo via Delphine’s Jamaican Restaurant / Facebook
Delphines Jamaican Restaurant 14377 E. Nine Mile Rd., Warren This modest, designed-for-carry-out joint has quite an extensive menu for such a small place, offering standard Jamaican dishes with flavor driven by aromatics like ginger, garlic, and scallions, and with plenty of thyme, scotch bonnet, etc. Delphine’s offers will include samples to customers unfamiliar with Jamaican cuisine. Photo via Delphine’s Jamaican Restaurant / Facebook
Flood’s Bar & Grille 731 Saint Antoine St., Detroit Flood’s is a popular in Detroit spot for afternoon networking and late night clubbing! Located in a beautiful historic building near Greektown, the restaurant is known for its magnificent bar and live entertainment. Flood’s serves up delicious appetizers, sandwiches, and soul food as well as live jazz, R&B, and top 40. Photo via Flood’s Detroit / Facebook
Flood’s Bar & Grille 731 Saint Antoine St., Detroit Flood’s is a popular in Detroit spot for afternoon networking and late night clubbing! Located in a beautiful historic building near Greektown, the restaurant is known for its magnificent bar and live entertainment. Flood’s serves up delicious appetizers, sandwiches, and soul food as well as live jazz, R&B, and top 40. Photo via Flood’s Detroit / Facebook
Flood’s Bar & Grille 731 Saint Antoine St., Detroit Flood’s is a popular in Detroit spot for afternoon networking and late night clubbing! Located in a beautiful historic building near Greektown, the restaurant is known for its magnificent bar and live entertainment. Flood’s serves up delicious appetizers, sandwiches, and soul food as well as live jazz, R&B, and top 40. Photo via Flood’s Detroit / Facebook
DUO 29555 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield Looking for a stylish place to grab drinks on a Friday night? DUO Restaurant and Lounge offers an eclectic menu of food and cocktails for an all-around enjoyable experience. Photo via DUO Restaurant & Lounge / Facebook
DUO 29555 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield Looking for a stylish place to grab drinks on a Friday night? DUO Restaurant and Lounge offers an eclectic menu of food and cocktails for an all-around enjoyable experience. Photo via DUO Restaurant & Lounge / Facebook
DUO 29555 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield Looking for a stylish place to grab drinks on a Friday night? DUO Restaurant and Lounge offers an eclectic menu of food and cocktails for an all-around enjoyable experience. Photo via DUO Restaurant & Lounge / Facebook
The Jamaican Pot 14615 Eight Mile Rd., Detroit The Jamacian Pot is one of the best spots to get Jamacian food in Detroit. The story goes that one day Bruce Forrest, the owner, along with his wife Rose, had brought some homemade jerk chicken to work, and someone smelled the aroma and told him to start a restaurant. Now, the Jamacian Pot has become a staple in Detroit as some of the best authentic Jamacian food around. Photo via The Jamaican Pot / Facebook
The Jamaican Pot 14615 Eight Mile Rd., Detroit The Jamacian Pot is one of the best spots to get Jamacian food in Detroit. The story goes that one day Bruce Forrest, the owner, along with his wife Rose, had brought some homemade jerk chicken to work, and someone smelled the aroma and told him to start a restaurant. Now, the Jamacian Pot has become a staple in Detroit as some of the best authentic Jamacian food around. Photo via The Jamaican Pot / Facebook
The Block 919 Woodward Ave., Detroit At the Block, dinner for two (including two appetizers, two entrees, and a round of drinks) can be had for less than $50, making date night affordable. The Block is a spacious venue for after work drinks and an alternative to cafeteria food for lunch, too. Photo via The Block Detroit / Facebook
The Block 919 Woodward Ave., Detroit At the Block, dinner for two (including two appetizers, two entrees, and a round of drinks) can be had for less than $50, making date night affordable. The Block is a spacious venue for after work drinks and an alternative to cafeteria food for lunch, too. Photo via The Block Detroit / Facebook
The Block 919 Woodward Ave., Detroit At the Block, dinner for two (including two appetizers, two entrees, and a round of drinks) can be had for less than $50, making date night affordable. The Block is a spacious venue for after work drinks and an alternative to cafeteria food for lunch, too. Photo via The Block Detroit / Facebook
Le Crepe 317 S Washington Av.e, Royal Oak Le Crepe is serving up radical and delicious combinations of crepes in Royal Oak. With high quality, fresh ingredients, Le Crepe is in a league of its own when it comes to flavor. Open lunch, dinner, and weekend breakfast brunch, Le Crepe is sure to excite your tastebuds. Photo via Le Crepe Royal Oak / Facebook
Le Crepe 317 S Washington Av.e, Royal Oak Le Crepe is serving up radical and delicious combinations of crepes in Royal Oak. With high quality, fresh ingredients, Le Crepe is in a league of its own when it comes to flavor. Open lunch, dinner, and weekend breakfast brunch, Le Crepe is sure to excite your tastebuds. Photo via Le Crepe Royal Oak / Facebook
Le Crepe 317 S Washington Av.e, Royal Oak Le Crepe is serving up radical and delicious combinations of crepes in Royal Oak. With high quality, fresh ingredients, Le Crepe is in a league of its own when it comes to flavor. Open lunch, dinner, and weekend breakfast brunch, Le Crepe is sure to excite your tastebuds. Photo via Le Crepe Royal Oak / Facebook
The Griot: Music Lounge & Bar 66 E. Forest Ave., Detroit Only in Detroit (or maybe Japan) could a vinyl-oriented jazz bar actually be a wholly awesome thing, and not some trendy nonsense. With weekly gourmet specialty drinks, The Griot is the perfect hangout for any music lover. Photo via Detroit Griot / Facebook
The Griot: Music Lounge & Bar 66 E. Forest Ave., Detroit Only in Detroit (or maybe Japan) could a vinyl-oriented jazz bar actually be a wholly awesome thing, and not some trendy nonsense. With weekly gourmet specialty drinks, The Griot is the perfect hangout for any music lover. Photo via Detroit Griot / Facebook
The Griot: Music Lounge & Bar 66 E. Forest Ave., Detroit Only in Detroit (or maybe Japan) could a vinyl-oriented jazz bar actually be a wholly awesome thing, and not some trendy nonsense. With weekly gourmet specialty drinks, The Griot is the perfect hangout for any music lover. Photo via Detroit Griot / Facebook

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