September 6–12, 2026

CELEBRATING THE FLAVOR & CULTURE OF MEMPHIS

"This Isn't Just Restaurant Week. It's Community. It's Economic Development. It's Memphis."

Black-owned restaurants are the heartbeat of Memphis cuisine — from legendary BBQ pits to innovative new kitchens. Black Dining Week is a citywide movement to put dollars directly into the hands of Black culinary entrepreneurs, one meal at a time.

How It Works

01

Create a Special Menu

Design a unique dining week menu that showcases your best dishes and draws in new customers.

02

We Market Your Restaurant

Your restaurant gets featured across social media, radio, news outlets, billboards, and our website directory.

03

Customers Visit All Week

Memphis diners explore the full directory and make it their mission to eat at as many restaurants as possible.

Soul food spread featuring Memphis BBQ and Southern cuisine

The Flavors of Memphis

1 Week. 1 City. Unlimited Exposure.

Your restaurant gets promoted across every major channel in Memphis.

Social Media
Radio
News Coverage
Billboards
Website Directory

Now Accepting Participating Restaurants

$300 Participation Fee

Memphis, Tennessee skyline at night