Your Guide To Memphis Black Restaurant Week 2025
Your Guide To Memphis Black Restaurant Week 2023
Memphis Black Restaurant Week returns for its 10th year from March 16-22, celebrating Black-owned culinary excellence with special dining deals at 20 local restaurants.
Memphis Black Restaurant Week returns for its 10th year from March 16-22, celebrating Black-owned culinary excellence with special dining deals at 20 local restaurants.
This year, Memphis Black Restaurant Week features 20 participating restaurants, including longtime favorites like Sage, The Four Way, and SugaShack, along with 11 newcomers.
Diners can enjoy special two-course lunches for $15 and three-course dinners for $25 while supporting local businesses and discovering new flavors. Visit your favorite spots, or expand your culinary horizons, for less!
What Restaurants Should You Go To For Memphis Black Restaurant Week?
What Restaurants Should You Go To For Memphis Black Restaurant Week?
Click the restaurant for hours, location, and menu information. We’ve also include links to their IG pages so you can get a feel for the food and keep tabs on MBRW deals as they announce them. Note that MBRW runs all week but not all restaurants are open all seven days.
I also suggest you scroll through this list on the Memphis Black Restaurant Week page for more details on ordering and menus including specials the restaurants will run throughout the week.
Bala’s Bistro
Bala’s, in Whitehaven. serves up a fusion of Southern, American, and African dishes. They have vegan options, too. See more on Instagram.
Biscuits & Jams
It's in the name but the biscuits here are no joke. This breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot has sports in Downtown and Bartlett. See more on Instagram.
The Chicken Coop
Casual joint serving chicken wings, burgers, catfish, and other Southern dishes for lunch and dinner. See more on Instagram.
Curry N Jerk
This spot specializes in traditional Jamaican and Panamanian dishes. See more on Instagram.
Eggxactly Breakfast & Deli
Classic breakfast and Southern food in Whitehaven. See more on Instagram.
The Four Way
A famed and historic restaurant in Soulsvile serving up soul food. See more on Instagram.
The Genre
Casual favorites in a fun bar setting including wings, catfish, and sliders. See more on Instagram.
Jay's Coffee & Cuisine
Coffeehouse dishing up comfort food and vegetarian options in a welcoming setting. See more on Instagram.
MBRW Promos: Chicken & Waffles (Tenders or Wings) $14.50, Honey Butta' Chicken Biscuit $11, Best- selling Breakfast Bowl $10
Mahogany River Terrace
This upscale restaurant is known for its Southern hospitality, cooking, and beautiful views found at its Mud Island location.. See more on Instagram.
Mande Dibi
This spot focuses on a fusion of West African food with Memphis BBQ. The menu offers up dishes like Maafe, Thief, Dibi, and more. See more on Instagram.
Memphis Jamaican Kitchen
Food truck specializing in traditional Jamaican dishes for lunch and dinner. See more on Instagram.
MBRW Promos: $12 Lunch Specials
One11 Madison
Upscale and chic vibes is what One11 is all about. If you love fun cocktails, you'll love this spot which offers brunch and dinner. See more on Instagram.
Poppz Drinks & Sweets
Hand-crafted sodas are all the rage and Poppz was ahead of the curve. Customize your perfect soda combination. See more on Instagram.
Sage
Southern fusion cuisine and cool cocktails in a snazzy atmosphere on Main Street. See more on Instagram.
Slim & Husky’s Pizza
Create-your-own pizzas with five sauces and tons of toppings, then have a big cinnamon roll (also available in different flavors) for the finale. See more on Instagram.
MBRW Promos: Slim Signature Pizza + 4 Wings for $15.00, 2 Husky 2-Topping Pizzas + 2 Cinnamon Rolls
Southern Breakfast Kitchen
Casual restaurant serving breakfast and comfort food such as grits and fried catfish. See more on Instagram.
SugaShack
You can’t go wrong with soul food on Beale Street. Get a plate to-go, with or without a cocktail. See more on Instagram.
Sun Of A Vegan
The vegan scene in Memphis is booming. Sun Of A Vegan's signature item is their lasagna which has been named the city’s best vegan lasagna. Their menu also features nachos, quesadillas, burgers, and even some sweet vegan shakes. See more on Instagram.
Sweet Potato Pie Soul Food Whiskey Cafe
Soul food offerings in Southaven such as oxtails, mac 'n' cheese, and sweet potato pie.
Wing Guru - Whitehaven
Wing spot with 20+ flavors plus dinner plates, burgers and sandwiches. See more on Instagram.
Which restaurants are you trying this year?
Memphis Black Restaurant Week
March 16-22, 2025
Various Locations
MBRW Website and Facebook Page
About the Author
Janice Penny
I am elated about this event/ vision, it warms my heart ❤️ and spirit to see black business moving forward with great expectations and wonderful advertising! Looking forward to the experiences this week and all year! Keep up the good work and pride for what you do and bring to your beloved city- Memphis! That’s Love In Action!❤️❤️❤️
Thank you
Drkarjck
Being somewhat new for Memphis, this article really got me excited to visit Trapfusion. Thanks for doing this
Roxy Jefferson
Awesome article. You should check out EDNAS DINER on Chelsea Ave. Black Owned Restaurant. Owned by the 2 daughters of the late Edna Winston.
Angela O Woods
Coming to town for New Edition’s concert and this was right on time. Wish I was getting in before Saturday, but I’ll be back!
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