Black-owned restaurants that will appeal to your loved one’s palate this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day transcends the traditional gifts of roses and chocolates as it focuses on creating an unforgettable dining experience. We’re spotlighting Black-owned dining spots that combine romance, exceptional culinary skills, rich cultural heritage, and unforgettable flavors for a date night to remember. The list includes your suggested restaurants, Tatiana NYC, Brooklyn Chop House, Compère Lapin, and Marcus Bar & Grille, along with additional exceptional Black-owned restaurants from across the United States, making date night a masterpiece.

Tatyana

Chef Kwame Onwuachi’s restaurant Tatiana is a culinary gem that combines culinary traditions from the Caribbean, West Africa and New York City into a gastronomic Afro-Caribbean experience. The restaurant is located at 10 Lincoln Center Plaza on Manhattan’s Upper West Side attracts gourmetswho want to participate in an artistic and sensory culinary experience.

Brooklyn Chophouse

The Asian-American steakhouse fusion Brooklyn Chop House offers a unique dining experience. Robert “Don Pooh” Cummins and David L. Thomas run Brooklyn Chop House as cultural entrepreneurs who bring their roots in music and hospitality to the establishment. The menu offers a delicious mix of flavors including lamb dumplings and dry-aged porterhouse steaks. Brooklyn Chop House could be that found in multiple locations in NYCincluding Manhattan’s Financial District and Times Square, making it an ideal spot for romantic dinners. Brooklyn Chop House is the perfect dining destination for both Valentine’s Day celebrations and those wanting an unforgettable dining experience.

Compere Rabbit

Chef Nina Compton offers culinary expertise in Caribbean and French/Italian cuisine at her Caribbean-Creole restaurant Compère Lapin in New Orleans, Louisiana. The modern eatery unites island flavors with New Orleans cooking techniques and soul. The honey-butter-dressed roast chicken and curried goat with sweet potato gnocchi is love on a plate. The ambiance is an ideal place to dine and dine your Valentine. Compère Lapin serves dinner and Sunday brunch at the Warehouse Arts District location, 535 Tchoupitoulas Street. Guests should book early as Valentine’s Day reservations sell quickly.

Marcus Bar & Grille

Marcus Bar & Grille in Atlanta is a modern American restaurant, serving upscale classics with bold flavors rooted in history and community. The kitchen at Marcus Bar & Grille is led by Chef Marcus Samuelsson, who rose to fame through his Red Rooster restaurant in Harlem, New York and other culinary ventures. The restaurant at 525 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, Georgia, offers an energetic, yet intimate dining experience through its wood-fired cuisine, inventive cocktails and soulful dishes. The romantic atmosphere at Marcus Bar & Grille is enhanced by dinner service or the set menu available on Valentine’s Day. The vibrant environment of Marcus Bar & Grille is perfect for couples looking to enjoy refined comfort food, from brisket hash to lamb chops and a Sunday set menu.

Linde

Linden is an intimate multicultural restaurant in Los Angeles, California. The modern, Black-owned restaurant serves refined Caribbean, Southern, Jewish and New York-inspired comfort food. The restaurant was co-founded by Alahna Jade, Sterling “Steelo” Brim, Vincent Bryant, Scott Williams and Jonathan Harris, who serves as executive chef. Linden offers a sophisticated yet warm dining environment where polished plates meet communal dining. The menu’s signature dishes include oxtail Wagyu pie and Southern fried chicken with innovative side dishes and creative cocktails that complete the dining experience. Linden’s distinctive combination of culinary techniques and flavors contributes to the festive environment, befitting date night occasions. The restaurant works for dinner every day year-round, but reservations are required for Valentine’s Day.

The LaRoux table

LaRoux Table is a modern Cajun-Creole restaurant in Houston, Texas that offers an exceptional Southern dining experience. Owner and Chef Senae Tate creates a Louisiana heritage-inspired menuthat combines traditional Cajun and Creole dishes with contemporary culinary techniques. The menu includes gumbo and boudin balls, along with creative fried chicken options. LaRoux Table is a dining destination for couples who want a luxurious romantic experience. The restaurant’s bold and soulful flavors make every dish a conversation piece. It is a perfect choice for Valentine’s Day. The restaurant recommends reservations as it can be busy during peak dining times, including Valentine’s Day.

Chemistry

Chemistry is a Black-owned steakhouse in Illinois that offers an outstanding full-service fine dining experience in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood. The elegant environment of the restaurant and the classic steakhouse menu serve prime steaks alongside beautifully crafted side dishes to attract couples who want an upscale dining experience. Chemistry Chicago is one of the region’s most talked-about Black fine dining restaurants, guaranteeing every guest an unforgettable dining experience.

Red Rooster

Red Rooster Overtown is an upscale restaurant in Miami, Florida that honors African-American heritage. The restaurant brings together elevated global flavors through Chef Marcus Samuelsson, Derek Fleming and Michael Simkins, who founded the establishment to celebrate the culinary traditions of the Southern, Caribbean and African diaspora. The restaurant serves dinner every evening from the location at 920 NW 2nd Ave. in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood. Red Rooster strongly recommends making reservations for Valentine’s Day due to high demand.

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