Dallas Black Owned Restaurant Foodie AdvenTOUR

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Dallas Black Owned Restaurant Foodie AdvenTOUR — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Support 4 black owned businesses and discover 5 more. Taste your way through Dallas’ Black-owned culinary scene with mouth watering soul food, local history, trivia, skyline views, and plenty of laughs along the way.

AdvenTOUR Highlights

✨ Enjoy menu favorites from local black owned restaurants

✨ See top Dallas historical sights & 9 Dallas black owned restaurants

✨ Discover fun facts about the history & founders of each stop

✨ Play Soul Food & Dallas trivia games

✨ Photo op in front of the Dallas skyline

✨ Ride comfortably in air-conditioned transportation

What’s Included:

Appetizer, Entree & Dessert
FREE Dessert from Food Network's Cake Daddy!!!
AdvenTOUR Guide & Driver
Transportation between stops (very little walking!!!)
Tour booklet featuring the history of each restaurant
Bottled water

Because it’s never just a tour... it’s an AdvenTOUR.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 13 people
People per booking: 1–13
Written guide: German, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Spencer Adventours LLC

Ages: Adults (21–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Restaurant Gratuities & Taxes
Included: Personal Driver & AdvenTour Guide
Included: FREE Cake Bowl from Food Network's Cake Daddy!!!
Included: Soul Food Trivia & Icebreakers
Included: Meals: appetizer, entree, dessert & beverages provided as a part of the tour
Included: Tour Booklet w/ Fun Facts about Black Owned Restaurants

Not included

Not included: Additional Food/Beverages
Not included: Gratuities: Not required, but appreciated! :-)
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

Welcome Experience

A welcome gift as you check-in meet your group and get settled on the bus.
Klyde Warren Park

Passing by

Pass by Klyde Warren Park, Dallas’ famous urban park built directly over a busy freeway! This 5-acre green space transformed the heart of the city, connected Downtown and Uptown, and became one of Dallas’ favorite gathering places. ️
Stop 3

45 min

Visit Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley, a popular Black-owned Dallas dining destination housed in a historic building dating back to 1888. Enjoy elevated Southern favorites while discovering fun facts and little-known stories about founder Kevin Kelley, how the restaurant came to be, its growth from Dallas to cities across the country, and the fascinating history of the 130+ year-old building it calls home. ️✨

Course 1: Appetizers

Chef-inspired small plates such as deviled eggs, Cajun shrimp and more
John Neely Bryan Cabin

Passing by

Hear about the John Neely Bryan Cabin and the humble beginnings of Dallas.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Passing by

See the former Texas School Book Depository, now home to The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. The historic building overlooks Dealey Plaza and examines President Kennedy’s life, assassination, and lasting legacy.
Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District

Passing by

Follow the route of President Kennedy’s motorcade through Dealey Plaza and see the two Xs on Elm Street marking where he was struck by shots fired by Lee Harvey Oswald from the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository.
Grassy Knoll

Passing by

Explore one of the most famous and debated locations connected to the JFK assassination. See the Grassy Knoll and picket fence while learning about eyewitness accounts, investigations, and the questions that continue to surround that historic day.
Stop 8

Passing by

Discover Martyrs Park, a little-known historic site tucked near Dealey Plaza and the Grassy Knoll. Learn the powerful story behind this memorial and the three men whose deaths during the turbulent summer of 1860 left a lasting mark on Dallas history.
Stop 9

Passing by

Pass by Parkland Memorial Hospital, forever linked to the events of November 22, 1963. Hear about the dramatic race from Dealey Plaza to Parkland and the hospital’s pivotal role in one of the most consequential days in American history.
Stop 10

45 min

Visit Smokey John's, a Black-owned Dallas barbecue institution serving the city since 1976. Enjoy Texas barbecue and Southern favorites while learning fun facts, family stories, and little-known secrets about founder “Smokey” John Reaves, the restaurant’s surprising name change, its Dallas Cowboys connections, State Fair legacy, and how his sons continue the family business today.

Course 2: Main Course

Signature soul food, BBQ, or Southern classics like chicken, mac & cheese, bake beans, cabbage or green beans
Ronald Kirk pedestrian bridge

15 min

photo opportunity of the Dallas skyline
Stop 12

Passing by

Pass by Soirée Coffee Bar, a Black-owned coffee and culture concept in Trinity Groves. Learn fun facts about its founders, creative approach to coffee, and how this local business blends specialty drinks, community, music, and culture into a uniquely Dallas experience. ☕
Stop 13

Passing by

Pass by Winsome Prime, an upscale Black-owned dining destination in Trinity Groves. Learn fun facts about its founders, concept, stylish atmosphere, and expansion from Houston to Dallas.
Stop 14

Passing by

Walk by Bar Pangea, a Black-owned Trinity Groves dining destination known for globally inspired cuisine. Learn fun facts about its founder and the restaurant's beginning in Garland, Texas. ️

Note: we will visit their newest establishment, Bar Pangea, in Trinity Groves (not the Pacific Ave location).
Trinity Groves

45 min

End your foodie journey in Trinity Groves, a vibrant dining and entertainment district in West Dallas overlooking the Downtown skyline. Once a warehouse and light-industrial area, Trinity Groves was transformed into a destination for innovative restaurants and local businesses. Enjoy your dessert while taking in the sunset and the amazing views of the iconic Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.
Stop 16

Passing by

Pass by Pur Noire Urban Wineries, a Black-owned winery bringing the vineyard experience to the heart of Dallas. Learn fun facts about its founders, how their passion for wine became a family business, and the story behind creating an urban winery and tasting room in Downtown Dallas.
Stop 17

Passing by

Pass by Velour, a stylish Black-owned restaurant and lounge in Dallas’ Victory Park. Learn fun facts about its owner, the inspiration behind the concept, and how this upscale destination brings food, cocktails, music, and nightlife together near the American Airlines Center. ️
American Airlines Center

Passing by

Pass by American Airlines Center, home of the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet us in the parking lot at the van w/ the Spencer Adventours logo.

End point

Meet us in the parking lot at the van w/ the Spencer Adventours logo.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Soul Foodie Tour: Public

may include other passengers
Soul Foodie Tour: Private

Inludes only you & your group: Includes pickup from your hotel, airport or home within a 15 mile radius of downtown Dallas.