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The 10 best Black-owned restaurants in Houston, 2026

Ranked by Google rating with at least five reviews. No pay-to-rank. Last refreshed 2026-10-05.

St. Louis eats Black-owned every day without a map: soul food on West Florissant, Ethiopian on South Grand, barbecue in Creve Coeur, brunch in the Central West End. This list puts those kitchens in one place with the address, the hours and the phone number, and tells you which ones hold a 4.5 or better on Google.

  1. The Breakfast Klub
    No. 1

    The Breakfast Klub

    4.7(10,233) on Google

    Hotspot for diner-style American eats & stick-to-your-ribs soul food including chicken & waffles.

    South Central Houston / 3711 Travis St

    Publicly listed
  2. Peachez
    No. 2

    Peachez

    4.6(2,765) on Google

    Restaurant

    South Side / 2533 Southmore Blvd

    Publicly listed
  3. Daiquiriz With A Twist
    No. 3

    Daiquiriz With A Twist

    4.6(314) on Google

    Bars & Restaurants

    Cypress Station / 124 Cypress Creek Pkwy

    Publicly listed
  4. Prospect Park
    No. 4

    Prospect Park

    4.4(7,705) on Google

    Chill sports bar serving traditional American bar fare & brunch with drink specials, TVs & a patio.

    Mid West / 3100 Fountain View Dr

    Publicly listed
  5. Taste Kitchen + Bar
    No. 5

    Taste Kitchen + Bar

    4.4(7,147) on Google

    Late-night chicken & waffles menu plus fusion Southern fare & cocktails served in a casual space.

    Downtown Houston / 420 Main St

    Publicly listed
  6. Rays Real Pit BBQ Shack
    No. 6

    Rays Real Pit BBQ Shack

    4.4(4,315) on Google

    Hickory-smoked meats & housemade sides & desserts plus seafood specials in a casual dining room.

    South Side / 3929 Old Spanish Trl ste. 300

    Publicly listed
  7. Gatlin's BBQ
    No. 7

    Gatlin's BBQ

    4.4(3,061) on Google

    Family-owned business with smoked meats, including beef ribs & brisket, from a mobile service.

    Central Northwest / 3510 Ella Blvd Bldg C Ste A

    Publicly listed
  8. Kulture
    No. 8

    Kulture

    4.4(1,074) on Google

    Bilevel Southern eatery with floor-to-ceiling windows, vintage furnishings & industrial-chic decor.

    Central Business District / 701 Avenida De Las Americas Ste A

    Publicly listed
  9. Lucille's
    No. 9

    Lucille's

    4.3(4,641) on Google

    Modern takes on Southern classics by a classically trained chef served in a cozy, vintage house.

    Houston Museum District / 5512 La Branch St

    Publicly listed
  10. Reggae Hut
    No. 10

    Reggae Hut

    4.3(1,600) on Google

    Colorful, modern spot serving a mix of Caribbean dishes, such as meat-filled patties & jerk chicken.

    Houston Museum District / 4814 Almeda Rd

    Publicly listed

Questions about this list

How is this list of Black-owned restaurants in Houston ranked?

By Google rating, with a minimum of five reviews, ties broken by review count. We do not accept payment for a position on this list. Featured listings are marked on category pages, never reordered here.

How do you know each restaurant is Black-owned?

Each page cites a public St. Louis source, such as a local publication or community directory, that names the business as Black-owned. Owners can verify directly, which adds a green Owner verified badge.

How often is this list updated?

Listings are re-checked against Google Business Profiles on a rolling basis. Closed businesses are removed. Last data refresh: 2026-10-05.

Last updated 2026-10-05. See all 16 restaurants in Houston.