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The 10 best Black-owned restaurants in St. Louis, 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 Fattened Caf.
    No. 1

    The Fattened Caf.

    4.9(380) on Google

    Filipino BBQ

    Gravois Park / 3405 S Jefferson Ave

    Publicly listed
  2. Black Mountain Wine House STL
    No. 2

    Black Mountain Wine House STL

    4.9(177) on Google

    Central West End / 354 N Boyle Ave

    Publicly listed
  3. Mack's Bar and Grill
    No. 3

    Mack's Bar and Grill

    4.7(376) on Google

    Lively neighborhood gathering place offering pizza, pub grub & vegetarian plates, plus happy hour.

    DeBaliviere Place / 5513 Pershing Ave

    Publicly listed
  4. Steve's Hot Dogs
    No. 4

    Steve's Hot Dogs

    4.6(2,507) on Google

    Elevated, hickory-smoked hot dogs & sausages are the draw of this easygoing counter-serve eatery.

    Tower Grove South / 3145 S Grand Blvd

    Publicly listed
  5. Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant
    No. 5

    Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant

    4.6(1,325) on Google

    A simple setting for a variety of Ethiopian dishes made for sharing in the traditional fashion.

    South Grand / 3210 S Grand Blvd

    Publicly listed
  6. Gobble Stop Smokehouse
    No. 6

    Gobble Stop Smokehouse

    4.6(973) on Google

    Smoked BBQ turkey ribs, chicken wings & savory sauces are the draw at this casual family-run outfit.

    Creve Coeur / 1227 Castillon Arcade Plaza

    Publicly listed
  7. You Gotta Eat Here!
    No. 7

    You Gotta Eat Here!

    4.6(191) on Google

    Casual Food Eatery

    Grand Center / 3623 Page Blvd

    Publicly listed
  8. House of Jollof
    No. 8

    House of Jollof

    4.5(863) on Google

    West African Restaurant

    Florissant / 503 Paul Ave

    Publicly listed
  9. Bar 922
    No. 9

    Bar 922

    4.5(567) on Google

    Bar/Lounge

    6924 W Florissant Ave

    Publicly listed
  10. My Just Desserts Alton, LLC
    No. 10

    My Just Desserts Alton, LLC

    4.5(534) on Google

    Hefty chicken salad sandwiches & a rotating list of housemade pies & cobblers in a quaint setting.

    Alton / 31 E Broadway

    Publicly listed

Questions about this list

How is this list of Black-owned restaurants in St. Louis 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 60 restaurants in St. Louis.