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14 Black-Owned Restaurants with Thanksgiving Specials in 2024

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As Thanksgiving approaches, gathering around a table filled with delicious food is a cherished tradition. But if you’d rather skip the cooking this year, supporting Black-owned restaurants is a great way to enjoy a soulful, satisfying meal while giving back to the community. Across the U.S., Black chefs and restaurateurs offer incredible holiday menus, blending traditional flavors with creative twists to make your Thanksgiving unforgettable. Here’s a list of 14 Black-owned restaurants that are ready to bring warmth, flavor, and culture to your holiday table with expertly crafted dishes you can order for pick-up or delivery. Whether you’re in the mood for Southern classics, inventive vegan takes, or something with a Caribbean flair, these restaurants have something to make your Thanksgiving truly special.

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California

Gumbo Social

5176 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124

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Gumbo Social in San Francisco has crafted a Thanksgiving menu full of Southern-inspired flavors. Choose from roasted turkey, pork, or a vegan-friendly stuffed acorn squash, each paired with four delicious sides like creamy kale, yams, and Brussels sprouts—perfectly portioned for two. For extra flair, add on their holiday gumbo or corn hoecakes. Pick up is available on November 26 or 27, making it easy to heat, serve, and enjoy a soulful holiday meal.

Order Details:
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Order deadline: Friday, November 22, 2024 
  • Order via: Online, In-Person, Phone
Thanksgiving Menu: 
Turkey & Sides: $90 / 2 people
Juicy roasted turkey chef-prepared for your holiday table! Comes with four sides: turkey dressing, cream of kale, yams, and Brussels sprouts. Each order serves 2 people. Pick up Nov 26 or 27. Heat and serve.
 
Roasted Pork & Sides: $90 / 2 people
Chef-prepared roasted pork for your holiday table!
Comes with 4 sides: dressing, cream of kale, yams, and Brussels sprouts. Each order serves 2 people. Pick up Nov 26 or 27. Heat and serve.
 
Stuffed Acorn Squash & Sides (Vegan/Vegetarian): $90 / 2 people
Served with 4 sides: vegan dressing, cream of kale (vegetarian), yams, and Brussels sprouts. Each order serves 2 people. Pick up Nov 26 or 27. Heat and serve. Please let us know if you would like your meal to be 100% vegan.
 
Holiday Turkey Gumbo: $30/quart
Holy Trinity, Smoked Turkey, Okra, Butter, Flour, Herbs and Spices. Heat and serve. Does not include rice. Serves 2 people. Pick up Nov 26 or 27. Heat and serve.
 
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo: $30/quart
Chicken sausage with holy trinity (bell peppers, onions, celery), okra, herbs.
Heat and serve. Does not include rice. Serves 2 people. Pick up Nov 26 or 27. Heat and serve.
 
Holiday Corn Hoecake $30/half dozen
Chicken sausage with holy trinity (bell peppers, onions, celery), okra, herbs.
Heat and serve. Does not include rice. Serves 2 people. Pick up Nov 26 or 27. Heat and serve.

Sweet Fingers 

5859 Foothill Boulevard, Suite 1&2, Oakland, CA 94605

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with a Caribbean twist from Sweet Fingers in Oakland! Their catering packages offer a flavorful feast with award-winning jerk chicken, savory oxtail stew or tender curry goat, rice and peas, sweet plantains, and Jamaican-style cabbage. With a minimum order of 10, each combo can feed up to 20 people, making it an ideal option for larger gatherings. Served in full or half pans, this spread brings warmth and vibrant Jamaican flavors to your holiday table.

Order Details:
  • Cuisine: Caribbean
  • Order deadline: Monday, November 25, 2024 
  • Order via: Online, In-Person, Phone
Thanksgiving Menu: 
Jerk Chicken and Oxtail  Combo Catering Package: $50 per order (10 Order Minimum)
Award Winning Jerk Chicken, Savory Oxtail Stew, Flavorful Rice and Peas, Sweet Plantains and Jamaican Style Cabbage!  
Will be served in Full Pans or Half Pans depending on how many orders you need. 
(Minimum order of 10 can feed up to 20 people) 
 
Jerk Chicken and Curry Goat Combo Package: $50 per order (10 Order Minimum)
Award Winning Jerk Chicken, Tender Curry Goat, Flavorful Rice and Peas, Sweet Plantains and Jamaican Style  Cabbage!
Will be served in Full Pans or Half Pans depending on how many orders you need.
(Minimum order of 10 can feed up to 20 people)

District of Columbia (DC)

Buddy’s DC  

3234 11th Street NW, Washington, DC 20010 

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with a flavorful feast from BUDDY’S DC in Washington, D.C. This mouth-watering menu includes a Fried Turkey for $100, creamy Mac & Cheese, vegan Collard Greens simmered in coconut milk, savory Sweet Potatoes, classic Stuffing with Gravy—all at $65 each—and a hearty Seafood Gumbo for $90. Whether you’re gathering with family or friends, BUDDY’S DC has a spread that brings warmth and tradition to the table.

Order Details:

  • Cuisine: Southern Caribbean
  • Order deadline: Saturday, November 23, 2024 
  • Order via: In-Person, Phone
Thanksgiving Menu: 
Fried Turkey: $100
 
Mac and Cheese: $65
 
Collard Greens: $65
Vegan greens cooked in coconut milk
 
Sweet Potatoes: $65
 
Stuffing & Gravy : $65
 
Seafood Gumbo: $90
 

Matchbox  

Multiple Locations

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Matchbox is offering a Thanksgiving Dinner to-go that serves 4-6 people for $175, available at multiple locations. The meal includes a roasted turkey with homemade gravy, cranberry relish, and cornbread-herb stuffing. Choose between a Caesar or simple salad, and add two sides from options like garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green beans, or creamed spinach. For dessert, enjoy a warm apple crisp. Just reheat and serve for a hassle-free holiday feast!

Order Details:
  • Cuisine: American
  • Order deadline: Friday, November 22, 2024 
  • Order via: Online, In-Person, Phone
Thanksgiving Menu: 
Matchbox Dinner: $175
Roasted turkey, homemade gravy, traditional cranberry relish, cornbread-herb stuffing. Choice of one salad: Caesar salad or simple salad. Choice of two sides: garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green beans, creamed spinach. Dessert: warm apple crisp. Serves 4-6. Reheat and serve.

Florida

Our Noire Kitchen

502 E Main Street, Lakeland, FL 33801

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with a flavorful feast from Our Noire Kitchen in Lakeland, Florida. Enjoy a Winter Salad featuring kale, spring mix, apples, goat cheese, and candied walnuts with a lemon honey vinaigrette. Side options include Six Cheese or Seafood Mac, Maple Butter Carrots, and Roasted Parmesan Asparagus. Choose mains like Beer Can or Jerk Chicken, Cajun Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Red Wine Braised Short Ribs, or Smoked Rosemary Prime Rib. This menu offers a rich blend of seasonal and savory dishes perfect for your holiday gathering.

Order Details:
  • Cuisine: Caribbean/American
  • Order deadline: Monday, November 18, 2024
  • Order via: Online
 
Thanksgiving Menu:
Smoked Herb or Jerk Spatchcock Turkey: $66
 
Oxtail and Gravy : $60
 
Smoked Herb or Jerk Turkey Wings : $40
 
Six Cheese Mac, Sweet Potato Soufflé, Herb Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole : $25
 
Gumbo and White Rice: $60
 
Jerk or Rosemary Herb Lamb Chops: $130
 

Mo-Bay Grill

1401 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, FL 32958

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Celebrate Thanksgiving at Mobay Grill in Sebastian, Florida, with a Caribbean twist. Their festive menu includes a warm Pumpkin Bisque, house salad with Mo-Bay’s special dressing, and a choice of entrées like Sweet Butter Turkey (original or jerk style), Applewood Cured Ham, Jerk Lobster & Shrimp Mac & Cheese, Grilled Salmon, or Apple Glaze Pork Ribeye. Sides feature mashed sweet potatoes, cornbread stuffing, and green beans, while desserts include Coconut Rice Pudding, Chocolate Mousse, and Pumpkin Blondie.

Order Details:
  • Cuisine: Jamaican/International
  • Order deadline: Thursday, November 28, 2024
  • Order via: Online, In-Person, Phone
 
Thanksgiving Menu:
Pumpkin Bisque
 
House Salad with Mo-Bay Special Dressing
 
Sweet butter Turkey Breast Original or Jerk style: $35
With Mashed Potatoes, Corn Bread Stuffing, Green Beans, Cranberry Relish and Giblet Gravy
 
Applewood Cured Ham: $35
 With Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Corn Bread Stuffing, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce
 
Jerk Lobster + Shrimp Mac & Cheese: $40
 Creamy Cheesy Penne Pasta topped with Jerk Lobster Meat & Shrimp
 
Grill Salmon with Cranberry Sauce: $40
 With Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Green Beans
 
Apple Glaze Pork Ribeye: $40
 With Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Green Beans
 
Coconut Rice Pudding/ Chocolate Mousse/ Pumpkin Blondie 

Georgia

Dishful Thinking

1927 Lakeside Pkwy, Tucker, GA 30084

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with a twist! Dishful Thinking in Tucker, Georgia, presents a unique holiday menu blending classic flavors with creative flair. Choose from Rosemary and Agave Braised Turkey, Braised Turkey Wings in Herb Pan Sauce, and even a bold Rasta Cajun Salmon Alfredo. Savor comforting sides like Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese, Coconut Collard Greens, and Creamy Parmesan Corn Succotash. With options to suit every taste, this menu brings warmth and originality to your holiday feast.

Order Details:
  • Cuisine: Soulfood/Caribbean
  • Order deadline: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
  • Order via: Online, Phone
 
Thanksgiving Menu:
Rosemary and Agave Braised Turkey with Gravy: $80
 
Braised Turkey Wings with Herb Pan Sauce: $65-$85
 
Rasta Cajun Salmon Alfredo: $70- $100
 
Cauliflower ‘Mac” and Cheese: $60
 
Coconut Collard Greens: $55 
 
Creamy Parmesan Corn Succotash: $45
 

Simply Elegant and More Place

4797 Central Drive Suite D, Stone Mountain, GA 30083

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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2024 stress-free with Simply Elegant and More Place, located in Stone Mountain, Georgia! For $300, enjoy a delicious, expertly prepared feast for 10, including 10 mouth-watering sides. Let us handle the cooking while you focus on making memories with family and friends. Order now and savor a traditional meal, minus the kitchen time!

Order Details:
  • Cuisine: Soulfood
  • Order deadline: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
  • Order via: Online, In-Person, Phone
 
Thanksgiving Menu:
Let us Cook for You Thanksgiving 2024: $300 for 10
10 sides
 

Louisiana

Odom’s Kitchen

9431 Delcourt Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

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Celebrate Thanksgiving Louisiana-style with Odom’s Kitchen in Baton Rouge! Savor their indulgent Seafood Gumbo, packed with crawfish, crab, and shrimp, or try the Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, a comforting classic. Seafood Stuffed Bell Peppers offer a flavorful blend of shrimp and ground turkey, while the Baked Three-Cheese Elbow Mac & Cheese delivers creamy perfection. Don’t miss the Seafood Dressing, made with Mom’s homemade cornbread and loaded with fresh seafood. Treat your gathering to Odom’s unforgettable feast!

Order Details:
  • Cuisine: American/Southern/Soulfood
  • Order deadline: Sunday, November 24, 2024
  • Order via: Online, In-Person, Phone
 
Thanksgiving Menu:
Seafood Gumbo: Gallon $150, Half Gallon $100
Warning: May cause uncontrollable cravings! Our seafood gumbo is seriously addictive. Loaded with crawfish, crab, and shrimp, it’s a seafood feast you won’t forget. Get your fix by the gallon or half gallon!
 
Seafood Stuffed Bell Peppers: Half Dozen for $75
Juicy shrimp meets savoury ground turkey in these vibrant stuffed bell peppers. A fun and delicious twist on a classic.
 
Three Cheese Elbow Mac & Cheese: Full Pan $140, Half Pan $90
Features a rich and creamy cheese sauce with elbow macaroni, topped with a golden crust. Perfect for sharing (or not!).
 
Seafood Dressing: Full Pan $150, Half Pan $100
 Our signature dressing starts with Mom’s homemade cornbread, then we fold in generous portions of crab, shrimp, and crawfish, all perfectly seasoned with the holy trinity. 
 
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo: Gallon $100, Half Gallon $75
 A classic Louisiana comfort food. We slow-cook tender chicken and spicy pork sausage with the “holy trinity” of vegetables and a deeply flavourful roux. Available in generous portions to satisfy any gathering!
 

Maryland

Bertha’s Soulfood Bar and Grill

 

4201 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD 21206

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with Bertha’s Soulfood Bar and Grill in Baltimore, Maryland, serving up comforting classics with a soulful twist. Their menu offers rich, flavorful options like Jerk or Fried Turkey Wings, crispy Catfish, and tender Whiting. Sides include creamy Mac & Cheese, sweet Candied Yams, and savory Collard Greens (no pork), all available in half or full pans. Perfect for a cozy gathering or a large family feast, this spread brings authentic soul food flavors to your holiday table.

Order Details:
  • Cuisine: Soul Food/American/Southern/Desserts
  • Order deadline: Friday, November 22, 2024
  • Order via: In-Person, Phone
 
Thanksgiving Menu:
Turkey Wings- Jerk or Fried: Full pan (18) $179.82, Half pan (9) $89.91
 
Catfish: Full pan $220, Half pan $110
 
Whiting: Full pan $125, Half pan $62.50
 
Mac and Cheese: Full pan $105, Half pan $52.50
 
Candied yams: Full pan $80.50, Half pan $42.50
 
Collard Greens (no pork meat): Full pan $80.99, Half pan $48.50
 

South Carolina

A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen

2338 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201

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A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen in Columbia, SC, offers a deliciously hearty, 100% plant-based Thanksgiving menu. Featuring a selection of proteins, veggie sides, and whole cakes, this seasonal feast is perfect for those looking to enjoy holiday flavors with a vegan twist. With options like $80 or $48 for plant-based proteins and $48 or $28 for veggie sides, the menu caters to various appetites and gatherings. Their signature whole cakes, priced at $55, make a sweet, cruelty-free ending to your holiday meal.

Order Details:
  • Cuisine: Vegan
  • Order deadline: Saturday, November 23, 2024
  • Order via: Online
 
Thanksgiving Menu:
100% Plant-Based Proteins: $80, $48
 
Veggie Sides: $48, $28
 
Whole Cakes (100% Plant-Based): $55
 

Texas

Cooking With A Twist LLC

13003 Murphy Road, Suite B7, Stafford, TX 77477

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Cooking With A Twist LLC in Stafford, Texas, offers delicious, Southern-inspired Thanksgiving feasts designed to feed groups of 10-15. Choose from The Down Home Special, a traditional Thanksgiving meal ($430); the Thanksgiving Day Brunch, a delightful Southern brunch spread ($425); or The Texas Tradition, a Texas-style feast with a unique Southern twist ($510). Enjoy a hassle-free holiday with these flavorful, ready-to-serve meals perfect for celebrating with family and friends.

Order Details:
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Order deadline: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
  • Order via: Online, In-Person, Phone
 
Thanksgiving Menu:
The Down Home Special: $430
Thanksgiving Traditional Southern Meal (feeds 10-15 people)
 
Thanksgiving Day Brunch: $425
Thanksgiving Day Southern Brunch Meal (Feeds 10-15 people)
 
The Texas Tradition: $510
The Texas traditional Southern Meal (Feeds 10-15 People)
 

Honey Drizzle Houston

609 Clay Street, Houston, TX 77002

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Honey Drizzle Houston, located in the heart of Houston, Texas, offers a delightful Thanksgiving menu featuring comforting Southern classics. Enjoy succulent roasted turkey wings or tender lamb chops, each served with your choice of two homestyle sides—cabbage, collard greens, mac and cheese, or candied yams. Top off your meal with a dessert choice of cranberry-topped cheesecake or a slice of Southern sweet potato pie. Indulge in this holiday feast for $35 with turkey wings or $45 with lamb chops.

Order Details:

  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Order deadline: Friday, November 29, 2024
  • Order via: Online, In-Person, Phone
 
Thanksgiving Menu:
Roasted Turkey wings: $35
With a choice of two sides (cabbage, collards, Mac, yams) and a choice of dessert (cranberry topped cheesecake or southern sweet potato pie).
 
Lamb chops: $45
With a choice of two sides (cabbage, collards, Mac, yams) and a choice of dessert (cranberry topped cheesecake or southern sweet potato pie). 
 

Comfort Foodies

8128 North Sam Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77064

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Comfort Foodies in Houston offers a mouthwatering Thanksgiving menu packed with Southern-style favorites. Choose from frozen empanadas by the dozen—beef, chicken, spinach, shrimp & cheese, or oxtail. Their Whole Fried Cajun Turkey is the star, while classic sides like Southern Baked Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens, and Candied Yams bring rich flavors. Finish with a sweet, homemade Peach Cobbler. Perfect for a comforting, indulgent holiday meal.

Order Details:

  • Cuisine: Caribbean Soul Food Fusion
  • Order deadline: Friday, November 22, 2024
  • Order via: Online, In-Person
 
Thanksgiving Menu:
Beef, Chicken or Spinach Empanadas (Sold Frozen By The Dozen): $33
 
Shrimp & Cheese Empanadas(Sold Frozen By The Dozen): $45
 
Oxtail Empanadas(Sold Frozen By The Dozen): $66
 
Whole Fried Turkey: $98
 
Homemade Peach Cobbler: $35
 
Southern Baked Mac and Cheese: Half Pan $75, Full Pan $90
 
Collard Greens: Half Pan $55, Full Pan $95
 
Candied Yams: Half Pan $45, Full Pan $70
 
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