Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveGreat food, blues, jazz and a classic Harlem vibe!
The best known restaurant in NYC for soul food. A classic "old school" diner and pioneer in the area when Harlem was a lot rougher around the edges. Live blues and jazz on Sundays.
405 locals recommend
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdThe best known restaurant in NYC for soul food. A classic "old school" diner and pioneer in the area when Harlem was a lot rougher around the edges. Live blues and jazz on Sundays.
Jacob
373 Malcolm X BlvdFood bar with exceptional soul food. Cheap, clean, fast and fresh.
Ginny's Supper Club
310 Malcolm X BlvdJazz club with Sunday Gospel brunch.
SETTEPANI
196 Malcolm X BlvdScrumptious cafe and decent food.
BLVD Bistro NY
2149 Frederick Douglass BlvdBest brunch in Harlem. Small but great food, local ambiance.
Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StFor burger lovers!
The Cecil Steakhouse
210 West 118th StreetLocal favorite.
Sottocasa Pizzeria
227 Malcolm X BlvdAuthentic artisan pizza
A1 Asian Fusion
2071 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdGreat takeout/delivery sushi and sashimi
Babbalucci
331 Malcolm X BlvdBusy scene with great wood-fired Pizza
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X Blvd
Indian Summer Harlem
239 Malcolm X BlvdSuper tasty indian food with great ratings
Drinks & Nightlife
The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdLocal Harlem watering hole with good food and a slick crowd.
Cove Lounge
325 Malcolm X BlvdPopular bar, nice slow jams, good vibe.
Barawine Harlem
200 Malcolm X BlvdLove this place! Great music and food.
Totally local jazz scene. Feels like somebody's living room. Classic!
61 locals recommend
Bill's Place
148 W 133rd StTotally local jazz scene. Feels like somebody's living room. Classic!
Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th StJazz brunch, blues, gospel & eats.
Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdJazz club
Paris Blues
2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdDive bar, live music, cheap drinks, friendly atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Marcus Garvey Park
Mount Morris Park WestJogging, walking, Shakespeare, music and more.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
414 W 141st Sthttps://www.nps.gov/hagr/index.htm
Arts & Culture
Meet local artist, have a great coffee and sit outside.
239 locals recommend
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetMeet local artist, have a great coffee and sit outside.
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StThe famous Apollo music venue. A must see for a night in Harlem.
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X BlvdHistory, research and more.
Dwyer Cultural Center
258 St Nicholas AveArt, cultural venues, events.
National Black Theatre Inc
2031 5th AveThe one and only!
Essentials
Local grocery and deli, lots of organics, fresh foods, great sandwiches made to order. Beats the big food chains by a mile.
46 locals recommend
Wild Olive Market
Local grocery and deli, lots of organics, fresh foods, great sandwiches made to order. Beats the big food chains by a mile.
Everything Else
Harlem Yoga Studio
44 W 125th StConveniently located yoga studio.
Harlem Holistic Center
115 W 128th StGreat place for yoga and martial arts!
Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center
104 Malcolm X BlvdHarlem tours.
Parks & Nature
Conservatory Garden
1233 5th AveA hidden treasure in the north end of Central Park.