To celebrate Black History Month, I wanted to highlight some black owned restaurants that you should check out in Florida. Shoutout to Authentic Florida for creating the full list, and including restaurants that are right here in the Tampa Bay Area. Ray's Vegan Soul food which made this list is 10 minutes from where I live in St. Petersburg. I literally eat there almost once a week.
Authentic Florida updated this list in January of 2024. They celebrate all kinds of local and independent businesses but for this list they wanted to highlight black-owned restaurants in Florida. They want to continue doing this and will update beyond black history month. The team over at Authentic Florida says creating this list was a fun assignment because they love finding locally owned and delicious restaurants throughout the Sunshine State.
Best Black Owned Restaurants Here In The Tampa Bay Area
When I first moved here, I didn't really hear about many black-owned restaurants. After the pandemic, I started hearing about them more! I have tried many of them locally and fell in love with the food. As I stated earlier, one of my favorite places to eat at is Rays Vegan Soul Food. By the way Im not even vegan.
7th and Grove and Coasis also have great food. A place that I have yet to try is the Outside Kitchen. I heard that their food is to die for. I will do my best to go and try out these restaurants before the end of 2024. If you are looking for a way to celebrate Black History Month, I suggest you try out some of these restaurants.
The two things I love are supporting local business's and eating great food. Below are the 9 Tampa Bay area black-owned restaurants that made Authentic Florida's list for "Top Black-Owned Restaurants In Florida."
If you have a restaurant you think they should add, send me an email Babs@wild941.com
Queen Of Sheba
Queen Of Sheba is located at 11001 N 56th St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617. If you love Ethiopian food or want to try it, this is the perfect spot for you to check out.
7th and Grove
Love the food at 7th and Grove. They are located at 1930 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605.
Al’s Finger Licking Good Bar-B-Que
Al's Finger Licking good Bar-B-Que is located at 1609 Angel Oliva Senior St, Tampa, FL 33605. Have not been here yet, but the food looks great.
Ray's Vegan Soul Food
Ray's Vegan Soul Food is one of my favorites. They are located at 1330 49th St S, Gulfport, FL 33707. They have great options, for all you plant based eaters.
Flavas Jamaican Grille
One of my best friends in the Tampa Bay area loves Flava Jamaican Grille. They are located at 6467 US-301, Riverview, FL 33578.
Island Crew Restaurant & Catering
Island Crew also caters and they are located at 2210 E Hillsborough Ave #2, Tampa, FL 33610.
Bruh Man’s BBQ
Bruh Man's BBQ is some of the best BBQ in town according to my coworker. They are located at 2702 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612.
Konan's BBQ
Konan's BBQ is located at 1510 N Hubert Ave, Tampa, FL 3360. Heard the BBQ is also great here.
Mr. B’s Southern Cuisine
Mr. B's Southern Cuisine is a great food truck. They are located at 3401 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33603.
