Sylvia’s Soul Food plate in Harlem
NYC Restaurants & Nightclubs
Freda’s Caribbean & Soul Cuisine
DESCRIPTION: Located 1 block west of Central Park; When you walk into the restaurant, it feels homelike. Portions are nice and delicious for a good value. The dishes come with an entree, rice & 2 sides. Side order options include Mac and Cheese.I got oxtails with rice and peas. You can also order collard greens and sweet plantain. Good-sized portions.
CUISINE: Caribbean & Soul Food, specialties include Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken, Jerk Shrimp, Brown Stew Chicken and Oxtails
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Yes
PRICES: Mostly under $20
CREDIT CARDS: yes, contactless payment
COVER CHARGE: No
DAYS & HOURS: Daily Noon-8pm
ADDRESS: 993 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY MAP
RAPID TRANSIT: 1, A,C, D lines to 103rd Street Station
PHONE 929-267-4459
WEBSITE: https://fredasnyc.wordpress.com
Red Rooster Harlem
DESCRIPTION: Upscale Restaurant by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson — he puts a inventive twist on the menu; Sunday Gospel Experience is held downstairs in Ginny’s Supper Club; dine in or curbside pickup.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Yes, Reservations recommended
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: No
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu Noon–9pm, Fri Noon-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 10am-9pm
ADDRESS: 310 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY MAP
RAPID TRANSIT: 2,3 lines
PHONE: 212-792-9001
WEBSITE: https://www.redroosterharlem.com/
The Honey Well
DESCRIPTION: A sibling venue to Harlem Public and At the Wallace, its nonetheless a great spot to date in Harlem; It has a 1970s motif attractive to some, less so for others. The garden is fine for meet-ups, but the real treat is its basement bar and cocktails.
CUISINE: Tacos & Appetizers; portions are small, so don’t bring a large appetite; the Maryland Crabcakes are nicely presented and good by NYC standards.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: No
PRICES: $16 drinks
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: No, except special events
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 4pm-12pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-2am
ADDRESS: 3604 Broadway, New York, NY MAP
RAPID TRANSIT: 1 lines to 145th Street Station
PHONE: 646-861-0489
WEBSITE: https://www.thehoneywellnyc.com
Lucille’s Coffee and Cocktails
DESCRIPTION: A Jazz-Coffehouse-Cafe that maximizes its triple-identity, particularly on weekends when live music hits top gear. Lucille’s happy hour is also a social hot spot.
CUISINE: Salads, Breakfast, pizza, sandwiches, plus shrimp & grits; featured beverages are Coffee, Teas, Cocktails, Cocktails & Draft Beers.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Yes
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: No
DAYS & HOURS: Tue 4pm-10pm, Wed-Sat 4pm-11pm, Sun 4pm-9pm
ADDRESS: 26 Macombs Place, New York, NY MAP
RAPID TRANSIT: 3 line to Harlem-148th Street Station
PHONE: 646-370-4260
WEBSITE: https://www.lucillesharlem.com
Charles Pan-Fried Chicken Flagship
DESCRIPTION: A Small cafe founded by Charles Gabriel from North Carolina; includes outdoor seating; visit his website to see his interesting origin story.
CUISINE: Chicken for those who love Fried Chicken plus Soul Food sides; you will taste why it draws lines at lunch and dinner times
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Yes
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: No
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
ADDRESS: 340 West 145th Street, New York, NY MAP
RAPID TRANSIT: A, B, C, D lines to 145th Street Station
PHONE: 212-281-1800
WEBSITE: https://www.charlespanfriedchicken.com
The Edge Harlem
DESCRIPTION: This attractive restaurant by sisters Juliet and Justine Master, reflects their Jamaican, British, and native New Yorker background. Located across from Saint Nicholas Park; Inside, you’ll hear jazz and modern genres of Black music.
CUISINE: Caribbean; specialties include coconut fish burger & codfish fritters; they also serve vegetarian-friendly dishes, espresso drinks, baked goods & sandwiches, wine & beer.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Yes
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: No
DAYS & HOURS: Tue 4pm-10pm, Wed-Sat 4pm-11pm, Sun 4pm-9pm
ADDRESS: 101 Edgecombe Ave, New York, NY MAP
RAPID TRANSIT: C, B line to 135th Street Station
PHONE: 212-939-9688
WEBSITE: http://www.theedgeharlem.com
Amy Ruth’s Restaurant
CUISINE: Soul Food & Barbecue
Miss Lily’s
CUISINE: Jamaican
Londel’s Restaurant
CUISINE: Soul Food
The Cotton Club
CUISINE: American
Sylvia’s
CUISINE: Soul Food
Harlem Shake
CUISINE: Milkshakes and Smoothies
Sisters Cuisine
CUISINE: Light fare
Billies Black
CUISINE: Soul Food
Sugar Bar
CUISINE: Gourmet Afro-Caribbean
Birdland Jazz Club
CUISINE: Light fare
B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
CUISINE: Southern
40/40 Sports Club
CUISINE: American
Uptown at Minton’s
Now a Historic Landmark
Lenox Lounge
Now a Historic Landmark
And don’t forget Harlem Seafood Soul mobile kitchen on 125th Street at Adam Clayton Power Blvd. Chef Tami’s garlic butter shrimp and creamy grits are the bomb!
