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The Best Restaurants In Harlem
A few soul food institutions, burgers for $2.50, and the rest of our favorite places to eat in Harlem.
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The Best Restaurants In Harlem
A few soul food institutions, burgers for $2.50, and the rest of our favorite places to eat in Harlem.
Uptown Veg
This vegan spot has been serving Harlem fresh juices and delicious plant-based comfort food since the '90s.
Harlem Hookah
Harlem's only Black-woman-owned Hookah Bar has a fun late-night scene and unique shisha flavors.
Where To Eat Before A Show At The Apollo
The best restaurants within walking distance of Harlem’s most famous theater.
Silvana
This Middle Eastern restaurant/gift shop in Harlem has a downstairs space with live music that makes you feel like you're at the coolest basement party ever.
Harlem Tavern
Watch sports, drink beer, and eat things like chicken and waffles with everyone you know at this humongous spot in Harlem.
Musette Wine Bar
Musette Wine Bar in Central Harlem looks like a cross between a European bistro and a farmhouse. When you want to show someone that you don’t suck at picking date spots, bring them here.
Ginny's Supper Club
Ginny's Supper Club is a speakeasy in the basement of Harlem soul food restaurant Red Rooster with live jazz and great cocktails.
Indian Summer
Indian Summer is a restaurant in Harlem with sizzling tandoori platters and one of the best plates of duck in the neighborhood.
Jerk House
At this counter-service Caribbean spot in Harlem, something with jerk sauce on it should be your go-to order.
Mo's Burgers
Open since the '90s, Mo's Burgers is a Harlem food truck where you can get a burger for $2.50 and a fantastic lemonade to go along with it.
Vegan Hood
Vegan Hood is a Harlem restaurant that nails comfort food classics like fried chicken, mac and cheese, and oxtails.
Teranga
Teranga is a casual African restaurant across from Central Park where you’re going to want to dine twice a week.
Harlem Biscuit Company
Harlem Biscuit Company is an excellent spot in Central Harlem to stop for a biscuit sandwich.
Pizza by Lucille’s
Pizza By Lucille’s is a great slice shop in Harlem. You can’t go wrong here, but we especially love the square slices.