The Bay Area is home to a rich tapestry of restaurants and other food-based enterprises owned by Black chefs and entrepreneurs. Here’s a list by geographic area of many in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Know of others? Let us know via the comment field at the end of the article and we’ll add them to the list.

EAST BAY

51 & Tel Cocktail Bar: 5018 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, www.instagram.com/51andtel

alaMar Dominican Kitchen: 100 Grand Ave., Oakland, www.alamaroakland.com

Asmara: 5020 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, https://asmararestaurantoakland.com/

Barcote Ethiopian Restaurant: 6430 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, https://barcote.com/index.html

Blackberry Bistro: 4240 Park Blvd., Oakland, 510-336-1088

A new cocktail bar called 51 & Tel is opening in Oakland’s Temescal district in Sept., 2024, connected to the Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurant Asmara. (Alexandra Garrett) 

Blue Crown Bar & Bistro: 1061 B St., Hayward, www.bluecrownbistro.com

Blue Nile Ethiopian: 160 14th St., Oakland, www.bluenilefood.com

Burdell: 4640 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, www.burdelloakland.com

Carmen & Family Bar-B-Q: 692 West A St., Hayward, 510-887-1979

Chef Smelly’s Creole: 2430 Broadway, Oakland, www.yelp.com/biz/chef-smellys-oakland-3

Clementine’s: 18070 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, www.clementinesca.com/

Cocobreeze Caribbean Restaurant and Vegan Bakery: 2370 High St., Oakland, https://cocobreezeco.myshopify.com/

Concord Tap House: 3513 Clayton Road, Concord, https://concordtaphouse.com

Crumble & Whisk Bakery and Cafe: 4104 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, www.crumbleandwhisk.com

Dad’s BBQ Next Generation: 1970 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, www.dadsbbqnextgenerationinc.com

Everett & Jones BBQ: 126 Broadway and 4245 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland; 1955 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley; https://eandjbbq.com

Family House of Fish and Poultry: Takeout orders from 25140 Mission Blvd., Hayward, 510-886-4112

A combination vegetarian and meat entree at Barcote Ethiopian restaurant in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group archives) 

Free Range Flower Winery: 2271 S. Vasco Road, Livermore, www.freerangeflowerwinery.com

Golden Safari Restaurant and Bakery: 22431 Foothill Blvd., Hayward, https://goldensafari.net/

Gregory’s Gourmet Desserts: 285 23rd St., Oakland, https://gregorysgourmetdesserts.com/

Home of Chicken and Waffles: 247 Fourth St., #111, Oakland, www.homeofchickenandwaffles.com

Horn Barbecue: 464 Eighth St., Oakland; and 3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, www.hornbarbecue.com

JTM in the Kitchen: Online spice sales from restaurateur/sommelier Jeremy Troupe-Masi, www.jtminthekitchen.com

Kendejah Restaurant: Takeout from 197 Pelton Center Way, San Leandro, http://kendejahrestaurant.com/

Kinfolx Coffee, Wine and Culture: 1951 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, https://kinfolxoak.com/

Kowbird: 1733 Peralta St., Oakland, www.kowbird.com

Lois the Pie Queen: 851 60th St., Oakland, https://loisthepiequeen.com/

Longevity Wines: 2271 S. Vasco Road, Livermore, www.longevitywines.com

Matty’s Old Fashioned, 464 Eighth St., Oakland, 510-698-5144

Mela Bistro: 35 Grand Ave., Oakland, https://melabistro.com/

The signature dish at the Home of Chicken and Waffles in Oakland. (Photo courtesy of Visit Oakland) 

Oeste Bar & Cafe: 722 Clay St., Oakland, https://oesteoakland.com/

Oyo Restaurant: 680 Main St., Pleasanton, www.oyopleasanton.com

Pop’s Deli & Grill: 30982 Huntwood Ave., Hayward, www.popsdeliandgrill.com

The Pour Up Wine Bar: One I Street, Antioch, https://thepourupwine.com/

Rasa Caffe: 411 13th St., Oakland, www.rasacaffe.com

Reuschelle’s Cheesecakes: Hayward pickups for online orders, plus sales at farmers markets (Castro Valley, Palo Alto, San Ramon, Old Oakland, West Oakland), www.reuschelles.com

Red Bay Coffee:  3136 International Blvd. and 3206 Grand Ave., Oakland; 1741 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley, plus coffee van, roastery and SF locations. www.redbaycoffee.com

Reve Bistro: 960 Moraga Road, Lafayette, http://revebistro.com/

Rush Bowls: 350 17th St., Oakland, https://rushbowls.com/oakland

Ruth’s Buka: 5250 Foothill Blvd., Oakland; https://www.ruthsbuka.com/

Sacred Pig BBQ: Event catering, East Bay Eats, 1025 A St., Hayward, https://sacredpigbarbecue.com/

Snapper’s Seafood Restaurant: 1501 Ohio Ave., Richmond, https://thenewsnappersseafoodrestaurantrichmond.mybistro.online/

Sobre Mesa: 1618 Franklin St., Oakland, www.sobremesaoak.com

Reuschelle’s Cheesecakes bakes the desserts in 11 flavors, including the Maple Peach Bourbon pictured. They are sold at farmers markets or via advance order. (Photo courtesy of Reuschelle’s Cheesecakes) 

Solid Rock Cafe: Catering, pop-ups and private parties, Antioch-based, www.solidrockcafe.us

Souley Vegan: Coming soon to Jack London Square, Oakland, https://souleyvegan.com/

Teni East Kitchen: 4015 Broadway, Oakland, www.tenieastkitchen.com

Willows & Pine: 3525 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland, www.willowsandpine-restaurant.com

SOUTH BAY/PENINSULA

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Back A Yard Caribbean Grill: 1189 Willow Road, Menlo Park; 457 E. San Carlos St., San Jose; 1011 E. Capitol Expressway, San Jose; 1740 S. Winchester Blvd., Campbell; and 638 N. 13th St., San Jose, https://backayard.net/

Claire’s Crunch Cake: 233 N. Grant St., San Mateo, https://clairescrunchcake.wixsite.com/cakes

Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant: 642 Ramona St., Palo Alto, www.coconutspaloalto.com/

DeeLee Cakes: Based in San Jose, 408-391-5307; www.deeleecakes.com

Gojo Ethiopian: 1261 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, http://gojoethiopianrestaurant.com/

Island Taste Caribbean Grill: 225 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, www.islandtastegrill.com

Dorianne and Marc St Fleur’s Island Taste Caribbean Grill specializes in Jamaican and Haitian cuisine. The restaurant sits across from San Jose City Hall. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) 

Jackie’s Place: 840 N. First St., San Jose, www.jackiesplacesj.com/

Jon Jon’s BBQ & Catering: 1305 Oakland Road, San Jose, www.facebook.com/JonJonsBBQ

JTM in the Kitchen: Online spice sales from restaurateur/sommelier Jeremy Troupe-Masi, www.jtminthekitchen.com

Jubba Somali Restaurant: 5330 Terner Way, San Jose, 408-440-1504

Kategna Ethiopian Restaurant: 1663 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, www.kategna.com

LeYou Ethiopian: 1100 N. First St., San Jose, www.leyouethiopian.com

LillieMae’s Soul Food and BBQ: Catering and food truck pop-ups. www.lilliemaesbbq.com

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Lunch Box: 1876 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, 408-287-3511

Luv’s Brownies: San Jose-based dessert truck at farmers market, parties, events, www.luvsbrownies.com

Mudai Ethiopian Restaurant: 503 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, 408-292-2282

Nirvana Soul Coffee: 315 S. First St., San Jose; and 19700 Vallco Parkway, Cupertino; www.nirvanasoulcoffee.com

Nita Bee’s Specialty Bakery: Pickup, delivery and shipping from South Bay bakery. 408-246-4570; www.nitabees.com

Sandi’s Cobbler Cup Catering: Based in the South Bay; Sandiscatering.com

Spicy Roy’s Caribbean Grill: Switching soon to pop-ups and parties; www.spicyroysgrill.com

Walia Ethiopian Cuisine: 2208 Business Circle, San Jose, https://waliaethiopian.com/

Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant: 1320 Saratoga Ave., San Jose, www.zeniethiopianrestaurant.com

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