Get ready to experience the best of Black cuisine — ByBlacks Restaurant Week (BRW) returns in 2027! This highly anticipated national food festival celebrates the flavors, creativity, and culture of Black-owned Canadian restaurants, caterers, pop-ups, and food trucks.
Mark your calendars: for seven delicious days—from Monday, May 10, to Sunday, May 16, 2027—participating businesses will offer either a Prix Fixe menu, or a $10 special discounted by up to 25%.
This event gives food lovers an incredible opportunity to explore and support Black culinary excellence across a rich range of cuisines, from Nigerian fusion to Caribbean, Creole, Ethiopian, Soul Food, and beyond.
Eat Black Food. Be Intentional.
Stay tuned for more details — and get ready to make every bite count!
Impact
Restaurant Week has helped celebrate Black-owned restaurants, spark conversations, and boost visibility for entrepreneurs who deserve to be discovered.
These numbers reflect growing awareness, stronger community connections, and real opportunities for Black-owned restaurants, caterers, pop-up vendors, and food truck operators across the country.
Road to the Table
November 2026
Restaurant Outreach
Inviting restaurants to apply to take part.
November 2026
January 2027
Restaurant Confirmation
Collecting signed agreements, menus, pricing, and photos.
February 2027
Branding Materials Development
Designing signage, sponsor assets, and the digital toolkit
February 2027
March - May 2027
Marketing Push
Press release, social campaign, and event listings go live
April 2027
Branding Materials Sent Out
Delivering branding kits to sponsors and restaurants.
April 2027
May 10 2027
2027 ByBlacks Restaurant Week Kick Off Event
And we're off! 🎉 Kicking off the 2027 ByBlacks Restaurant Week in style.
May 10 – May 16 2027
2027 ByBlacks Restaurant Week
The event runs.
May 10 – May 16 2027
Wanting In?
For Sponsors & Partners: ByBlacks Restaurant Week is one of the country's biggest platform for Black culinary excellence — and sponsorship puts your brand right at the heart of it.
From national visibility to direct community engagement, sponsoring Restaurant Week means investing in Black Canadian entrepreneurs who deserve to be seen.
Check Out the Sponsor Page to learn more and get involved.