Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Starbucks
301 W 145th StGotta have a Starbucks!
AMAZING soul food. One of (maybe THE) best soul food restaurants in Harlem.
138 locals recommend
Melba's
300 W 114th StAMAZING soul food. One of (maybe THE) best soul food restaurants in Harlem.
This Mediterranean restaurant is also a live music venue, featuring either live bands or a DJ every night of the week. Open till 4am every night!
197 locals recommend
Silvana
300 W 116th StThis Mediterranean restaurant is also a live music venue, featuring either live bands or a DJ every night of the week. Open till 4am every night!
Harlem Food Bar
2100 Frederick Douglass BlvdLove the Salmon BLT! Great friendly atmosphere.
Everything on the menu is great! Heard definitely a good brunch spot.
35 locals recommend
5 and Diamond
2072 Frederick Douglass BoulevardEverything on the menu is great! Heard definitely a good brunch spot.
Pretty good food, but features BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH on Saturday and Sunday (all you can drink mimosas for 2 hours)!
253 locals recommend
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdPretty good food, but features BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH on Saturday and Sunday (all you can drink mimosas for 2 hours)!
Restaurant of the renown chef Marcus Samuelson. Food is just okay, but it's a nice experience.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveRestaurant of the renown chef Marcus Samuelson. Food is just okay, but it's a nice experience.
Red Lobster
261 W 125th StRed Lobster. You know the deal.
Joe's Crab Shack
92-50 59th AveHaven't been, but hear it's quite the entertaining scene.
Chez Lucienne
308 Lenox AveFrench-inspired restaurant. A favorite in Harlem.
Essentials
Great full-service grocery store with Beer World on the upper level offering a wide variety of beers. Also sells fresh sushi and prepared foods.
252 locals recommend
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat full-service grocery store with Beer World on the upper level offering a wide variety of beers. Also sells fresh sushi and prepared foods.
Drinks & Nightlife
67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdCozy bar with a chill vibe and unique crafted cocktails.
Great sports bar located just around the corner! Be sure to try the sweet potato fries!
428 locals recommend
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat sports bar located just around the corner! Be sure to try the sweet potato fries!
Wide selection of international beer. Be advised...they are CASH ONLY.
182 locals recommend
Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardWide selection of international beer. Be advised...they are CASH ONLY.
The Cecil Steakhouse
210 West 118th StreetOne of the newest spots to come to the neighborhood.
The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdBar/Restaurant that usually has a nice crowd
Everything Else
The neighborhood wine shop featuring a variety of wines and knowledgable staff.
58 locals recommend
The Winery NYC
257 W 116th StThe neighborhood wine shop featuring a variety of wines and knowledgable staff.
Chase Bank
25-15 Queens Plaza NFull service bank with 24-hour ATM access
Shopping
Rite Aid Pharmacy
2170 Frederick Douglass BlvdDrug store open 24-hours
H&M
150 East 86th StreetMen's, Women's and Kid's clothing
Sightseeing
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StThe world-famous Apollo Theater!