From family-recipe fueled soul foods to vibrant superfoods, Orlando is home to tons of Black-owned restaurants dishing out flavor and flair. With Ethiopian cuisine, vegan sweets, old-fashioned Southern-style cooking and more, there's no shortage of places to visit around town.
Here are 30 Black-owned restaurants in Orlando everyone should try — preferably with an empty stomach.
The 30 Black-owned restaurants in Orlando everyone should know about
By Alexandra Sullivan and Sarah Harwell on Fri, Feb 2, 2024 at 2:30 pm
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Nikki’s Place
5742 Carter St., OrlandoNikki’s Place promises not only a full stomach, but a full heart, serving soul food classics like shrimp and grits, smothered pork chops, fried fish, chitterlings and more. Owner Nick Aiken has served big names such as Coretta Scott King and Muhammad Ali and brings his experience and meals made with love to Orlando.
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Antille's Cuisine
2798 Hiawassee Road, OrlandoAntille's Cuisine offers authentic Haitian cuisine with a modern twist. The Orlando eatery also offers catering services.
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Sister Honey’s
247 E. Michigan St., OrlandoSister Honey's bakery offers up award-winning pies, cupcakes, pound cakes, cookies and more in South Orlando. Menu items and bakery options change daily, so call ahead if you're looking for something special.
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StreetWise Urban Food
4434 Hoffner Ave., OrlandoStreetwise is a “virtual restaurant” with very real food. Operating entirely through take-out, delivery and catering, Streetwise Orlando’s chef makes every order fresh. On the menu are signature chicken and waffles, chicken tenders, burgers and sandwiches as well as tacos and burritos.
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Kim’s Kitchen
307 W. Kennedy Blvd., Orlando/i>Formerly known as “Kook’n with Kim," Kim's Kitchen remains the place to find all your favorite down-home comfort foods in Orlando.
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Jesse's Rib Shack
2202 W. Pine St., OrlandoJesse's Rib Shack serves barbecue favorites, seafood and Southern-style sides Wednesday through Saturday until they run out.
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Golden Krust
5510 W. Colonial Drive, OrlandoGolden Krust is chain, yes, but the Caribbean restaurant offering Jamaican patties, jerk chicken and baked goods is super popular among fans. Years before Golden Krust Bakery was founded by the Hawthorne family, the parents of the founders owned a bakery in Jamaica. The same recipes have been passed down for generations and are being served at today.
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D’Junction Island Bar and Restaurant
2141 W. Colonial Drive, OrlandoDine by day and party by night; D’Junction Island Bar and Restaurant brings the energy with Caribbean flavor, great tunes and specialty drinks. Enjoy some of their most loved dishes like bake and saltfish/shark and roti and keep an eye out for any nighttime events they have coming up.
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Caribbean Sunshine Bakery
2528 W. Colonial Drive; 6922 Silver Star Road; 16112 Marsh Road, OrlandoServing the Orlando community for 25 years, Caribbean Sunshine Bakery is a Jamaican restaurant offering baked goods like red velvet cake as well as meals like jerk chicken and curry goat. Try them out at one of their multiple locations or keep an eye out for their food truck.
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Oley’s Kitchen and Smokehouse
2700 Rio Grande Ave., OrlandoOley's dishes out classic Jamaican dishes, chicken wings, pulled pork sandwiches and more savory eats. The spot is casual and intimate, and they offer both dine-in and take-out.
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Seana’s
719 Good Homes Road, OrlandoOwned by the irrepressible Joshua Johnson, Seana's specializes in authentic, upscale Caribbean soul food and big flavors in West Orlando. Don't skip dessert!
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Kalalou Caribbean Bar and Grill
5160 S. John Young Parkway, OrlandoAuthentic Caribbean cuisine with an upscale dining twist can be expected with a trip to Kalalou Caribbean Bar and Grill. With options like Creole stew chicken, oxtails, djon djon and bouyon Kreyol, the flavor profiles span an array of cultures and cultures. Kalalou Caribbean Bar and Girl offers live music and events on select nights as well as catering and take-out options.
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Rooted Garden Cookhouse
419 S. Parramore Ave., OrlandoRooted Garden Cookhouse offers Orlando a solid choice for Caribbean eats and classic soul food.
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DaJen Eats
323 E. Kennedy Blvd., EatonvilleDaJen Eats Cafe & Creamery is a Jamaican vegan restaurant known for their "Irie Cream," which is a dairy-free ice cream. Chef-owner Jenn Ross left Jamaica and came to America at 16 years old, developed an appreciation for cooking and embarked on a vegan lifestyle.
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Soul Food Fantasy
521 E. Kennedy Blvd., EatonvilleSoul Food Fantasy is Eatonville's one-stop shop for Southern-style soul food, pasta, seafood platters, beer and much more.
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Island Thyme Caribbean Grill
457 Avalon Park S. Blvd., OrlandoIsland Thyme Caribbean Grill offers traditional Caribbean food and barbecue creations, rich in island flavors.
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Negril Spice
114 Sanford Ave., SanfordEnjoy traditional Jamaican meals, drinks and a friendly atmosphere in Sanford.
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Angel’s Soul Food and BBQ
2516 Sanford Ave., SanfordAt Angel’s Soul Food and BBQ, guests will find homestyle Southern dishes and BBQ at one quaint location.
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Mila's Front Porch
1030 Oviedo Mall Blvd., OviedoMila's Front Porch serves as a local bakery perfect for grabbing traditional and specialty baked goods, like their vegan and gluten-free pastries and treats.
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Eat N' Wash
1723 Rio Grande Ave., OrlandoKeep your stomach full and car squeaky-clean at Eat N' Wash. An unconventional duo, Eat N’ Wash combines a car wash with a Southern style soul food and seafood food truck, serving dishes like smoked ribs, crab legs and wings.
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