The Seattle dining scene showcases high-quality seafood, a robust wine and coffee culture, an array of international cuisines, and creative use of local ingredients. And the best Black-owned restaurants in Seattle are no exception.
From elegant French dishes at a cozy bistro in Pike Place Market to hearty Northern Italian fare in Capitol Hill and an acclaimed contemporary Southern spot in Downtown, these top Black-owned restaurants reflect Seattle’s coastal location and global influences.
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For Southern fusion fare from one of the best Black-owned restaurants in Seattle — check out Communion (Downtown)
Co-owned by mother-son team James Beard Award-nominated chef Kristi Brown and Damon Bomar, Communion is a celebration of soul cooking. Praised by Eater, The New York Times, and more, the contemporary Southern menu goes all in on innovative dishes like black-eyed pea hummus with Ethiopian injera and “hood sushi”—cornmeal-crusted catfish with pickled vegetables. The inviting, industrial-chic space is filled with rich, leather seating and warm, copper accents.
For impeccable Italian fare in one of Seattle’s liveliest districts — book a table at Osteria La Spiga (Capitol Hill/First Hill)
Osteria La Spiga is a top Black-owned restaurant in Seattle serving hearty Northern Italian cuisine. Led by chef and co-owner Sabrina Tinsley, the restaurant specializes in the cuisine of the Emilia-Romagna region with traditional dishes like tagliatelle al ragu Bolognese. The rustic setting of exposed brick walls and beams, beautiful wooden ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows channels a cozy Italian trattoria. The restaurant has an extensive beer, cocktail, and wine list with Italian and local selections.
For top-notch French cuisine in the heart of Seattle — head over to Café Campagne (Belltown/Pike Place Market)
Located in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market, Café Campagne is a charming French bistro that brings a touch of Parisian elegance to the Pacific Northwest. Chef-owner Daisley Gordon whips up a menu of classic French dishes ranging from quiche Lorraine to duck confit. Linger with a glass of wine in the cozy space, complete with vintage French posters and plush wooden furnishings.
Whether you’re in the mood for French onion soup or fried green tomatoes, the best Black-owned restaurants in Seattle have you covered. From a cozy French bistro to a Northern Italian-inspired trattoria and an innovative soul food spot, these Black-owned restaurants serve up a variety of cuisines in welcoming spaces.
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Taryn White is a Washington, DC-area travel and food writer and founder of travel and lifestyle website The Trip Wish List. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Forbes, and other outlets.
