The Bay Area is home to a rich tapestry of restaurants and other food-based enterprises owned by Black chefs and entrepreneurs. Here’s a list by geographic area of many in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Know of others? Let us know via the comment field at the end of the article and we’ll add them to the list.

SOUTH BAY/PENINSULA

ASE Catering: Serving Santa Clara County and Brentwood, Oakley, Antioch, Concord. www.a-successful-event.net

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill: 1189 Willow Road, Menlo Park; 457 E. San Carlos St., San Jose; 1011 E. Capitol Expressway, San Jose; and two takeout locations, 1740 S. Winchester Blvd., Campbell; and 638 N. 13th St., San Jose, https://backayard.net/

Claire’s Crunch Cake: 233 N. Grant St., San Mateo, https://clairescrunchcake.wixsite.com/cakes

Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant: 642 Ramona St., Palo Alto, www.coconutspaloalto.com/

DeeLee Cakes: Based in San Jose, 408-391-5307; www.deeleecakes.com

Gojo Ethiopian: 1261 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, http://gojoethiopianrestaurant.com/

Island Taste Caribbean Grill: 225 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, www.islandtastegrill.com

Jackie’s Place: 840 N. First St., San Jose, www.jackiesplacesj.com/

Jon Jon’s BBQ & Catering: 1305 Oakland Road, San Jose, www.facebook.com/JonJonsBBQ

Jubba Somali Restaurant: 5330 Terner Way, San Jose, 408-440-1504

Kategna Ethiopian Restaurant: 1663 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, www.kategna.com

LeYou Ethiopian: 1100 N. First St., San Jose, www.leyouethiopian.com

LillieMae’s House of Soul Food: Pickup or delivery from 2670 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, www.lilliemaesbbq.com

Lunch Box: 1876 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, 408-287-3511

Luv’s Brownies: San Jose-based dessert truck at farmers market, events, www.luvsbrownies.com

Mudai Ethiopian Restaurant: 503 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, 408-292-2282

Nirvana Soul Coffee: 315 S. First St., San Jose; and 19700 Vallco Parkway, Cupertino; www.nirvanasoulcoffee.com

Nita Bee’s Specialty Bakery: Pickup and delivery from Santa Clara-based bakery. 408-246-4570; www.nitabees.com

Sandi’s Cobbler Cup Catering: Based in Santa Clara; Sandiscatering.com

Spicy Roy’s Caribbean Grill: 856 N. 13th St., San Jose. www.spicyroysgrill.com

Walia Ethiopian Cuisine: 2208 Business Circle, San Jose, https://waliaethiopian.com/

Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant: 1320 Saratoga Ave., San Jose, 408-615-8282

EAST BAY

Abesha Ethiopian Cuisine: 4929 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, 510-653-8383

alaMar Kitchen & Bar: 100 Grand Ave., Oakland, www.alamaroakland.com

ASE Catering: Serving Santa Clara County and Brentwood, Oakley, Antioch, Concord. www.a-successful-event.net

Blackberry Bistro: 4240 Park Blvd., Oakland, 510-336-1088, www.blackberrybistrooakland.com

Blue Nile Ethiopian: 160 14th St., Oakland, www.bluenilefood.com

Burdell: Roving pop-ups until Oakland restaurant opens, www.burdelloakland.com

Calypso Rose: 5959 Shellmound St., Emeryville

Carmen & Family Bar-B-Q: 692 West A St., Hayward, 510-887-1979

Cocobreeze Caribbean Restaurant and Vegan Bakery: 2370 High St., Oakland, https://cocobreezeco.myshopify.com/

Concord Tap House: 3513 Clayton Road, Concord, https://concordtaphouse.com

Crumble & Whisk Bakery and Cafe: 4104 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, www.crumbleandwhisk.com

Everett & Jones BBQ: 126 Broadway and 4245 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland; 1955 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley; also at Graton Casino, Santa Rosa; https://eandjbbq.com

Family House of Fish and Poultry: Takeout orders from 25140 Mission Blvd., Hayward, 510-886-4112

Freddy B’s BBQ: 1803 W. 10th St., Antioch, 925-732-3113

Free Range Flower Winery: 2271 S. Vasco Road, Livermore; www.freerangeflowerwinery.com

Golden Safari Restaurant and Bakery: 22431 Foothill Blvd., Hayward, https://goldensafari.net/

Gregory’s Gourmet Desserts: 285 23rd St., Oakland, https://gregorysgourmetdesserts.com/

Horn Barbecue: 2534 Mandela Parkway, Oakland, www.hornbarbecue.com

KC’s BBQ: 1235 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, https://kcsbbq.com/

Kendejah Restaurant: Takeout from 197 Pelton Center Way, San Leandro, http://kendejahrestaurant.com/

Kinfolx: 1951 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, https://kinfolxoak.com/

Kingston 11 Cuisine: Takeout and delivery from 2270 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, https://kingston11eats.com/

Kowbird: 1733 Peralta St., Oakland, www.kowbird.com

Lena’s Soul Food Cafe: Takeout from 6403 Foothill Blvd., Oakland, www.lenassoulfoodcafe.com

Lettuce Inn: 2115 Pacheco St, Concord, http://thelettuceinn.com/

Lois the Pie Queen: 851 60th St., Oakland, https://loisthepiequeen.com/

Longevity Wines: 2271 S. Vasco Road, Livermore, www.longevitywines.com

Mela Bistro: 35 Grand Ave., Oakland, https://melabistro.com/

Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement: Emeryville Public Market, 5959 Shellmound St., Emeryville, www.minniebellssoul.com

Oeste Bar & Cafe: 722 Clay St., Oakland, https://oesteoakland.com/

Oyo Restaurant: 680 Main St., Pleasanton, www.oyopleasanton.com

Pop’s Deli & Grill: 30982 Huntwood Ave., Hayward, www.popsdeliandgrill.com

Rasa Caffe: 3140 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, https://www.rasacaffe.com

Red Bay Coffee: 3098 E. 10th St. and 2327 Broadway, Oakland, www.redbaycoffee.com

Red Sea Restaurant: 5200 Claremont Ave., Oakland, https://eatredsea.com/

Reve Bistro: 960 Moraga Road, Lafayette, http://revebistro.com/

Rush Bowls: 350 17th St., Oakland, https://rushbowls.com/oakland

Snapper’s Seafood Restaurant: 1501 Ohio Ave., Richmond, https://snappersseafoodrestaurant.com/

Sobre Mesa: 1618 Franklin St., Oakland, www.sobremesaoak.com

Solid Rock Cafe: 422 W. Second St., Antioch, www.solidrockcafe.us

Souley Vegan: 301 Broadway, Oakland, https://souleyvegan.com/

Southern Cafe: 2000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, http://southerncafe2000.com/

Teni East Kitchen: 4015 Broadway, Oakland, www.tenieastkitchen.com