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Baby Back Shak
Clarence Cohens' blue-collar barbecue joint on South Akard, with a pink pig on the side of the building. It reopened in July 2024 after a fire.
Named as a Black-owned business by a trusted local source (see source). Hours change, so call or check the website before you go. Know something we should update? Tell us.
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South Dallas
Aunt Irene's Kitchen
Must tryThe Black Box (crab, shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes) with crack sauceDresha Harrison's Cajun-leaning seafood and soul food kitchen, known for seafood boils and a vinegar, honey and mustard dipping sauce.
2802 Lagow St, Dallas, TX 75210
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Oak Cliff
Catfish Floyd's
Must trySeasoned fried catfish with hush puppies; Cajun fried turkey legSeafood and fish-fry spot with a drive-thru. Known for its fried catfish plates.
710 E Ann Arbor Ave, Dallas, TX 75216
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Oak Cliff
Kendall Karsen's Upscale Soul Food
Must tryOkra gumbo (his late mother's recipe), fried catfish with greens and mac and cheeseOwner Kevin Winston serves cooked-to-order soul food plates that regularly sell out. It has appeared on the Dallas Observer's Top 100 restaurants list.
3939 S Polk St, Dallas, TX 75224
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Downtown
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley
Must tryChicken and mini waffles; Caribbean jerk lamb chopsUpscale Southern comfort food and cocktails from restaurateur Kevin Kelley in the downtown Hart Building. Opens at 10 a.m. for brunch on weekends.
1933 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75201