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- CCrusievipIndiana •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe were so lucky to find this place, wonderful food, service and experience. The live music made a near perfect night even better.More infoRed Rooster HarlemPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Harlem•4.7
- JJeffvipNew York City •105 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoJst a fantastic evening. We had not been in so long. You easily fall into trap of thinking such places are indeed tourist traps. But this is the real deal: lovely decor, excellent food (and sizable portions), and attentive staff. And post dinner some wonderful jazz in the bar area. Cannot think of a better way to spend an anniversary in our own city!More infoTavern on the GreenPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown West•4.7
- EeileenNew York City •7 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoI’m so happy we were able to make a reservation online! We Got our table right on time. Our server took care of us brilliantly! Shout out to Patty P, our server. She was lovely! She did a great job with explaining the menu and the specials, making suggestions for wine. And just overall entertaining. She did a fabulous job of getting us everything we asked for.More infoCarmine's - 44th Street - NYCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Theater District•4.6
- CCatherinevipNew York City •9 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat good, great service and great prices! Can’t wait to go back again!More infoLidoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Harlem•4.6
- MMayavipNew York City •13 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThe food is authentic French and a gem of a restaurant. The staff are attentive and eclectic. Very thoughtful touches with the album cover menus and more. I would make a trip there for the cous cous alone. But everything on the menu is delicious.More infoMaison HarlemPrice: Moderate• French• Harlem•4.7
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Renowned for its vibrant culture across music and literature, Harlem’s burgeoning restaurant scene has made it one of the most exciting neighborhoods in the five boroughs. Soul food is always on the menu, but now it has a modern twist—part gourmet, part classic comfort. And it’s not all chicken and waffles uptown. Ramen shops beckon with their slurpy noodles, and down-home seafood shacks sling salt water treasures. To spice it up, you can also explore NYC’s only Somali restaurant for savory pastries and other adventurous eats. Amidst the brownstones and history of Harlem, new flavors await.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Harlem is Indian Summer Harlem
The best vegan restaurants in Harlem are Melba's, Red Rooster Harlem and Enoteca Harlem
The best vegetarian restaurants in Harlem are Red Rooster Harlem, Lido and Melba's
The restaurants with the best service in Harlem are Massawa - NY, Indian Summer Harlem and The Bleu Room Restaurant & Lounge
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Harlem are The Bleu Room Restaurant & Lounge, Little Street Lounge and PB Brasserie Steak House
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