Vibrant Examples of LGBTQIA+ Owned and Operated Restaurants
Pride Month is an annual celebration that provides the perfect opportunity to support the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community and appreciate the diverse flavors and exceptional hospitality they bring to the restaurant industry. As businesses become more diverse and inclusive, restaurants owned and operated by LGBTQIA+ leaders continue to thrive, showcasing their authenticity, creativity, and impeccable service.
We’ve put together a few of our many favorite Tripleseat customers, who are proudly LGBTQIA+ owned and operated. These customers demonstrate their success through exceptional culinary experiences and warm hospitality.
The Mockingbird – Nashville, TN
Located in the North Gulch neighborhood of Nashville, The Mockingbird is owned and operated by culinary duo Mikey Corona and Brian Riggenbach. This diner-like restaurant has a chic yet relaxed atmosphere and offers a modern menu of locally-sourced ingredients served on a genuine collection of vintage dishware.
They serve brunch, dinner, and happy hour and offer private dining, catering, and events. Their menus include creative Mexican and globally inspired dishes with names that are sure to make you smile. Make sure to try the delicious dish called The Bird is the Word which is fried chicken thighs, chorizo gravy, and served with salsa verde mashed potatoes. Finish with a specialty cocktail like their Punchin’ Bag and you’ll be glad you experienced The Mockingbird!
Homecomin’ – Disney Springs, FL
Located in Florida’s Disney Springs, Homecomin’, run by Chef Art Smith, is a highly popular dining destination created to serve both comfort food and a warm southern welcome! The space has an open, airy feel and comfy indoor and outdoor seating perfect for brunch, lunch, dinner, or an event.
Homecomin’s menu is made up of farm-fresh and tasty Southern comfort dishes like their famous fried chicken, hushpuppies, and their famous Hummingbird Cake. Wash the deliciousness back with a glass of moonshine which they offer on tap! They even have a super creative flight of moonshine varieties. Their specialty cocktail called Strawberry Ranch Water shown in their IG feed is absolutely gorgeous and bound to quench your thirst.
Starbelly – San Francisco, CA
Situated in San Francisco, this neighborhood restaurant is popular for brunch, lunch, happy hour, and dinner. Starbelly is owned and operated by successful restaurateur Adriano Paganini and provides a high-energy urban vibe with wonderful Californian-inspired comfort food. Starbelly has such an inviting ambiance and is both casual and comfy, and service is known to be impeccable.
Its garden patio has great seating for eating things like their Starbelly Bacon Pizza with jalapeño, and arugula, finished with green goddess dressing. Try their specialty cocktails like their Strawberry Alarm Clock, made with infused strawberry vodka, Aperol, and lemon. Or check out the cocktail in their IG feed made with Bergamot, Berry & Citrus infused Vodka, Lemon, Fee Foamer & Fruity Pebbles!
Ilili – New York City, NY
Located in the Flatiron District of New York City, Ilili is a perfect place for sharing and celebrating. This restaurant serves authentic Lebanese recipes handed down from generations and is currently owned and operated by Philippe Massoud. When you walk into Ilili, you’ll enjoy its modern and upbeat ambiance. You can opt to sit in the lounge area, bar, or in one of the dining rooms to enjoy brunch, lunch, or dinner, and even reserve for catering or your next private event.
Favorite menu items include their Salmon a la Plancha, prepared with fennel slaw, orange & fennel puree. Ilili offers wonderful wine pairings, cocktails, and more, but notably is Ilili’s traditional Arak drinks that you can mix yourself and truly experience paired with the traditional Mediterranean menu.
Succeed Like These Restaurants With Tripleseat
All of these amazing LGBTQAI+ restaurants use Tripleseat to help them succeed with their event business. Tripleseat is a game-changer! Don’t take our word for it. Explore our customer success stories to see how we have helped your hospitality peers improve their businesses. Schedule a demo to learn more.
