Indígena
by Owamni
is the next generation of the pioneering Indigenous restaurant Owamni, dedicated to celebrating the culinary traditions of Indigenous peoples across the Americas.
Indígena is operated by Natifs.org (North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems)
NEW!
- Expanded menu offering steaks, and larger game cuts such as bison, elk, and venison.
- Full oyster bar and expanded seafood offerings highlighting the Indigenous diaspora
- Comprehensive bar program specializing in BIPOC-produced beer, wine, and spirits, alongside inventive cocktails and mocktails
- Continued shareable plates and tapas-style service
- New Chef’s Table—seating 12 - 14 guests—will be available for curated tasting menus, coursed dinners, and guest chef residencies.
Menu
Starters
Sides
Meats
Seafood
Bar
Food
Cocktails
Wine
Coffee
Tea
Non-alcoholic
Spirits
Beer
Decolonized ingredients
at Indígena by Owamni, We have cut out colonial ingredients such as beef, pork, chicken, dairy, wheat flour, and cane sugar, instead highlighting products indigenous to the Americas. This approach offers a different story of American cooking by celebrating the amazing Indigenous diversity of the americas.
We look at the world through a decolonized lens, and Rebuilding Indigenous food systems takes knowledge, relationships, and sustained investment.
Indígena by Owamni
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OUR PHILOSOPHY
AT Indígena by OWAMNI WE LOOK AT THE WORLD THROUGH A DECOLONIZED LENS
- WHICH TO US, IS SIMPLE.
The Indigenous perspective on the history of America is to acknowledge the centuries of intense violence, forced assimilation, segregation and cultural erasure that has happened to our cultures and communities.
We reject the values that have been upheld by settler colonialism, such as the wanton destruction of environment, including mining, logging, and monoculture agriculture, all of which contribute to the enrichment of a select few while our beautiful Indigenous landscapes and the people who have traditionally lived on them and are continually abused.
The goal of this restaurant is to showcase modern Indigenous foods. This means that we prioritize purchasing from Indigenous producers first, and build our seasonal menus to reflect region, culture, and Indigenous food identities. Our menu reflects the work of our non-profit North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NÃTIFS).
We have cut out colonial ingredients such as beef, pork, chicken, dairy, wheat flower and cane sugar, instead highlighting true agricultural products of North America, such as corns, beans, squash, wild game, birds, fish and Native plants.
This approach offers a different story of American cooking than the Eurocentric one that is traditionally touted - instead celebrating the amazing Indigenous diversity of Turtle Island.
We hope you enjoy and Thank You for supporting our missing and vision!



NATIFS.ORG
Indígena by Owamni is owned and operated by our non-profit 501c3, North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems, NATIFS.org. Rekindling Indigenous food sovereignty across Turtle Island.
Please visit our website for more information on our work, and find out how you can help us create accessible Indigenous food and education for all.
Pilamayeyelo, Sean Sherman
Founder: NATIFS / Owamni / The Sioux Chef
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