10 outstanding Black-owned restaurants in the Detroit area

By Metro Times editorial staff on Sat, Aug 17, 2019 at 10:48 am

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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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