Black-Owned Restaurants on Cape Cod 

Cape Cod’s food scene has way more flavor than people give it credit for — and these Black-owned restaurants are serving everything from smoky BBQ and authentic Jamaican food to elevated seafood dishes, soul food comfort, and creative island-inspired cuisine.

Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or local year-round, here are a few spots worth adding to your list immediately.

Caribbean flavors, real spice, real Comfort Food

Cape Cod Caribbean Cafe

Cape Cod Caribbean Cafe Address: 18 Center St, Barnstable, MA 02601 Phone: +15089572540

This is the kind of place you go when you want the REAL thing. Think curry goat, oxtail, jerk chicken, rice and peas, fried plantains, and generous portions packed with flavor. A casual takeout spot with serious comfort-food energy.

Joy’s International Grill & Cafe

Joy’s International Grill & Cafe Address: 1300 Rt 28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 Phone: +17744877964

One of the newer Jamaican spots on Cape Cod and quickly becoming a favorite. Joy serves authentic Jamaican cuisine made from scratch with her own signature jerk sauce and fresh ingredients daily. Expect jerk chicken, curry dishes, seafood, vegan options, and bold island flavors that feel homemade in the best way. 

Karibbean Lounge Express

The Karibbean Lounge Express Address: 15 Charles St, Hyannis, MA 02601 Phone: +15087714825

A go-to for Caribbean breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Hyannis. Their menu brings together island classics, comfort food, and quick casual dining with authentic Caribbean flavor right in downtown Hyannis. 

BBQ & comfort food done right 

Junior Betts BBQ

Junior Betts BBQ Address: 444 MA-28, West Yarmouth, MA 02673 Phone: +15087767323

A family-operated BBQ food truck bringing slow-smoked meats and Southern-style comfort food across the Cape. Built on generations of family barbecue tradition, they’re known for smoky ribs, pulled pork, BBQ platters, catering, and soulful flavors you can smell before you even reach the truck. 

Elevated dining & date-night energy 

Island Cafe & Grill

Island Cafe & Grill Address: 251 Lyannough Rd, Hyannis, MA 02601 Phone: +15088274641

One of the most underrated spots on Cape Cod, serving Jamaican-inspired American cuisine with serious flavor. Think jerk chicken, coconut French toast, fried chicken with rice and peas, island burgers, tropical cocktails, brunch, seafood, and comfort food all in one place. The vibe feels warm, welcoming, and family-owned in the best way possible. A true “little taste of paradise” in Hyannis

Brickhouse Restaurant

Brickhouse Restaurant

Address: 4940 Mid-Cape Hwy, Eastham, MA 02642

 Phone: +17748012475

Known for seafood, cocktails, live entertainment, and hearty comfort dishes, Brickhouse mixes casual Cape Cod dining with bold flavors and a lively atmosphere. Their menu leans into fresh seafood, steaks, wraps, oysters, and crowd-pleasing favorites with a local vibe.

Cape Cod’s Black-owned food scene deserves way more attention — not just because of the food, but because these businesses bring culture, hospitality, creativity, and community to the Cape year-round.