Black-Owned Restaurants in Indy

There are plenty of places to round up some grub in Indianapolis, but these Black-owned eateries have a special place in our hearts.

From mouth-watering pizza, to upscale dining, to perfectly fried sea food, the Circle City has everything you could want when it comes to soul food.

But don't take our word for it - see what looks tasty and try a bite for yourself!

Downtown

Axum Ethiopian Restaurant

825 N. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-1130 (317) 964-0580

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Bar-B‑Q Heaven MLK

2515 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46208 (317) 926-1667

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Black Leaf Vegan

335 West 9th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 (317) 560-4222

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BlankUS Luxury Lounge

501 North College Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 (317) 734-3161

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The Block Bistro & Grill

115 W. Market St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 (317) 932-9200

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Burgeezy

1220 Waterway Boulevard, The Amp @ 16 Tech Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 (317) 782-5154

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Airport

Chicken Scratch

4955 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46241

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Downtown

Cleo’s Bodega — Grocery & Café

2432 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46208 (317) 932-3100

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East

Cul de Sac Kitchen

3827 Mitthoeffer Rd. Indianapolis, Indiana 46235 (317) 744-9622

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East

Da Blue Lagoon Jamaican Kitchen

11705 Pendleton Pike Indianapolis, Indiana 46236 (317) 855-3778

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Downtown

The Flatiron on Penn

605 N. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 (317) 746-6961

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Downtown

The Food Architect at The Amp @ 16 Tech

1220 Waterway Boulevard, The Amp @ 16 Tech Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

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Beech Grove

Garrett’s Smokehouse Barbeque

5502 N. Emerson Way Indianapolis, Indiana 46226 (317) 722-0506

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East

Gip Got Tips

2073 North Emerson Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46218 (317) 258-1447

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Mass Ave

Gordon’s Milkshake Bar

865 Massachusetts Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 (317) 453-1360

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The Good Spot

2023 Southeastern Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46201 (317) 943-9111

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Downtown

The Grub House

1953 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 (317) 974-9089

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Lafayette Square

Hank’s Smoked Brisket

3736 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Indianapolis, Indiana 46208 (317) 925-1689

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Downtown

Healthy Soul at The AMP @ 16 Tech

1220 Waterway Blvd. Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 (317) 210-0345

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Downtown

Hovito Ultra Lounge

234 South Meridian Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46225 (317) 969-6909

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East

His Place Eatery

6916 E. 30th St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46219 (317) 545-4890

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East

Jamaican Breeze Sports Bar & Grill

4189 N. Keystone Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 (317) 426-4045

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Carmel

Jamaican Reggae Grill

620 S. Rangeline Rd. Carmel, Indiana 46032 (317) 663-7630

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International Marketplace

Jiallo’s

5130 W. 38th St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46254 (317) 870-3230

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Pyramids

Da Spot — Just Wingin’ It

7840 N. Michigan Rd. Indianapolis, Indiana 46268 (317) 471-1020

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International Marketplace

Kalakutah Republic Grill

4718 Century Plaza Rd. Indianapolis, Indiana 46254 (317) 665-8071

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Speedway

King Ribs — 16th Street

3145 W. 16th St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46222 (317) 488-0223

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Downtown

Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place

1831 North College Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 (317) 635-6000

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Lafayette Square

Kulture Bar & Lounge

7038 Shore Terraace Indianapolis, Indiana 46254 (317) 222-4964

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Speedway

Major Restaurant

1150 S. MIckley Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46241 (317) 240-2700

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Castleton

Miami’s Garden

7102 Woodland Drive Indianapolis, Indiana 46278 (317) 969-7828

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Fountain Square

Paradox Lounge

1059 Virginia Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46203 (317) 602-7976

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Broad Ripple

Pa & Ma’s Backyard BBQ

3469 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 (208) 522-0870

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Broad Ripple

PaPa Bear’s Chicken

1938 E. 46th St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 (317) 253-2697

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Beech Grove

Pull Up Grill & BBQ

2412 E. Raymond St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46203 (317) 419-3515

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Downtown

The Coffee Den Indianapolis

201 S. Capitol Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46225

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Downtown

Punkin’s Pies at The AMP @ 16 Tech

1220 Waterway Blvd. Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

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Scoopz Ice Cream at The AMP @ 16 Tech

1220 Waterway Blvd. Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

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East

SouthPaw Soul Kitchen

3351 Central Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 (317) 974-9349

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St. Yared Ethiopian Cuisine & Coffeehaus

11210 Fall Creek Rd. Indianapolis, Indiana 46256 (317) 363-4435

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Downtown

T Street Eatz

2442 Central Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 (317) 416-9456

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Downtown

Taste of Innova Wings + Greens @ 16 TECH

1220 Waterway Boulevard Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 (765) 400-0929

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Tea’s Me Café

140 E. 22nd St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 (317) 920-1016

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Pyramids

TeeJay’s Sweet Tooth

8660 Purdue Rd. Indianapolis, Indiana 46268 (317) 744-9764

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Fountain Square

Yaso Jamaican Grill

1501 Prospect St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46203 (317) 744-0011

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Downtown

Yoshi-Yum

72 W. New York St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 (317) 220-8605

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