By Kimberly Wilson· · To edit Use this app to support black-owned restaurants near you on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and for those still wanting to make plans, treating that special person in your life to a romantic dinner at a black-owned restaurant is just right – for the culture. Whether you want to indulge your taste buds with seafood, luscious flavors from across the African diaspora, American cuisine, or Mediterranean-inspired treats, EatOkra gives users thousands of black-owned restaurants across the US to choose from, a delivery feature that makes it easy to have a romantic night out to enjoy in.
Anthony and Janique Edwards, founders of EatOkra, share some of their top black-owned restaurant choices to be supported across the country this month. Not only can the app help couples find delicious food to share, but it’s also a great way to show black restaurants the much-needed support during this troubled time.
01
New York City: Le Succulent
Le Succulent embodies the combination of local African cuisine and French gastronomy. How to reserve: https://lesucculent.com/
291 5th Ave, Park Slope,
Brooklyn, NY
02
New York City: The Quarter
The Quarter serves exceptional American dishes with an international flair. How to reserve: http://www.quarterbk.com
87 Lafayette
Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
03
Atlanta: The Boiler Seafood Atlanta
The boiler serves Cajun-style seafood and crab cooking. How to reserve: https://www.theboileratlanta.com/
2425 Piedmont Rd NE,
Atlanta, GA 30324
04
Washington DC: FishScale
FishScale prepares delicious burgers from sustainable wild fish. How to reserve: https://www.wearefishscale.com/
637 Florida Ave NW,
Washington, DC 20001
05
Washington DC: Bukom Cafe
The Bukom Cafe is a West African restaurant and bar with a lively atmosphere of Afrobeats and live reggae music. How to reserve: https://www.bukomcafe.com/
2442 18th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20009
06
Los Angeles: Harold & Belle
This 3rd generation family-run LA restaurant has served the best of New Orleans Creole and Cajun cuisine for over 50 years. To make a reservation: https://haroldandbelles.com/
2920 W Jefferson Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90018
07
Houston: Blue Nile
Blue Nile is a family owned Ethiopian restaurant and has been open since 1994. To make a reservation: https://bluenilerestaurant.com/
3030 Audley St,
Houston, TX 77098
To edit Use this app to support black-owned restaurants near you on Valentine’s Day