Restaurants in Harlem, New York City

Sylvia's--The Queen of Soul Food

Founded in 1962 and serving over a half million guests a year, Sylvia's Soul Food is a Harlem landmark. Dine on Sylvia's famous barbecue ribs with her homemade "sassy sauce", home fried chicken or Carolina-style grilled catfish. Don't forget to sample a comforting side item like candied yams and garlic mashed potatoes. Finish your meal with a homemade peach cobbler or sweet potato pie.

Sylvia's--The Queen of Soul Food
328 Lenox Ave.
Harlem, New York 10027
(212) 996-0660
sylviasrestaurant.com

Mobay Uptown Restaurant

Specializing in soul food and Caribbean cuisine, you may have seen Mobay's Uptown Restaurant featured in Bobby Flay's Throwdown on the Food Network. With an upscale atmosphere featuring fresh flowers and embroidered silk panels, Mobay's is a good choice if you are looking for a restaurant that pays homage to its African American roots in both decor and food. Enjoy barbecue chicken and ribs with its homemade secret sauce, Caribbean jerk chicken or brown stewed snapper. Wash down your meal with a Caribbean rum punch or Mobay mango martini.

Mobay Uptown Restaurant
17 W. 125th St.
Harlem, New York 10027
(212) 876-9300
mobayuptownnyc.com

Amy Ruth's

Named for a beloved Alabamian grandmother who taught the owner how to cook during his childhood, Amy Ruth's serves traditional Southern soul food that has been passed down from generation to generation. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and open on weekends, Amy Ruth's comfort food includes Southern honey-dipped fried chicken, smothered pork chops, baked macaroni and cheese, and collard greens. For dessert, try the pineapple-coconut cake and the country bread pudding. All menu items are named for a famous African American. Current pop culture dishes include "The President Barack Obama" for baked chicken or "The Ludicris" for fried chicken wings.

Amy Ruth's
113 W. 116th S.
Harlem, New York 10026
(212) 280-8779
amyruthsharlem.com