From Caribbean-inspired tasting menus to luxe steakhouse spreads, these Black-owned fine-dining spots bring elevated flavors, serious cocktails, and vibes worth dressing up for. Whether you’re craving oxtail, jerk everything, or a perfectly grilled steak, the East Coast delivers.
Brooklyn Chop House Steakhouse – NYC & Miami
Asian flair meets classic steakhouse at Brooklyn Chop House, with locations in Times Square, downtown NYC, and Miami. Start with soup dumplings, bacon cheeseburger dumplings, and beef scallion noodles, then go straight for the grilled filet mignon with garlic ginger mashed potatoes. If you’re in NYC, the Times Square spot leans super luxe, while downtown feels elevated and intimate. Either way, you’re eating well.
St. James – Washington, D.C.
St. James pairs a sleek, modern setting with the soul of Caribbean home cooking. The prix-fixe menu keeps things focused and satisfying – begin with crab accras served alongside chili aioli, then move on to crispy fried snapper with coconut rice. End the night on a sweet note with the rich, crowd-favorite chocolate lava cake.
The Hue – Boston, MA
This upscale Boston supper club does comfort food with serious style. The dinner menu brings oysters, garlic parmesan fries, vodka rigatoni, and skirt steak. Roll in after 10, and it transforms into an elegant speakeasy with lighter bites like empanadas and wings. Don’t skip the cocktails – espresso martini flights, margarita towers, and cocktails like the Pink Samba (cachaça, dragonfruit, elderflower, coconut) all deserve your attention.
Kokomo – NYC
Swinging chairs, bold colors, and a bohemian jungle vibe set the scene at Kokomo, where the food matches the energy. Sample Caribbean-inspired dishes like oxtail flatbread, fried sweet plantains, and spiced lamb. Need something to take the edge off? Sip on the Painkiller, made with rum, pineapple, orange, and cream.
Red Rooster Overtown – Miami, FL
Serious Miami vibes meet serious food at Red Rooster Overtown, where indoor palm trees and bold colors set the mood. Opt for the tasting menu to enjoy dishes like fried green tomatoes, jerk cauliflower, and s’mores bread pudding, or visit during the weekend brunch buffet for oysters, fried catfish, hush puppies, and made-to-order omelets in a lively setting.
Huncho House – Hyattsville, Maryland
From the moment you’re welcomed with a complimentary glass of champagne, Huncho House sets the tone for an elevated night out. Chef Tobias Dorzon draws on his West African roots and Italian training to create dishes like spicy lobster rigatoni, jerk crab cakes, and cilantro-lime lamb chops. Start with deviled eggs topped with bacon jam, and end the night with vanilla bread pudding.
Cane — Washington, D.C.
Cozy, intimate, and all about Caribbean street food, Cane keeps the table count low and the flavor high. Start with jerk wings marinated and smoked for 12 hours, then move to pepperpot – oxtail, cowheel, and beef chuck stew with coconut rice. Save room for coconut flan or bread pudding, and don’t skip the tasty rum cocktails.
Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi — NYC
Located inside Lincoln Center, Tatiana offers a modern, light-filled space for Caribbean-inspired fine dining from Chef Kwame Onwuachi. Standout dishes include braised oxtails, crab rangoon, curried goat patties, and vibrant papaya salad. End your meal with the fan-favorite cosmic brownie served with powdered donut ice cream – the playful pairing you didn’t know you needed.
