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A photo of Red Rooster Harlem restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(10821)
$$$$
• Soul food • Harlem
Booked 54 times today
Very goog moment : goo music , good food and nice employees. Thanks
A photo of Melba's restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1975)
$$$$
• Soul food • Harlem
Booked 30 times today
I enjoyed the ambiance and the food. I always have a great time.
A photo of Lucille's Coffee & Cocktails restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(38)
$$$$
• Soul food • Harlem
Booked 8 times today
Great dining experience. The portions are smaller so my friend and I shared a few dishes but good food and great service. Live jazz created a really nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend.
A photo of Sugar Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(706)
$$$$
• Soul food • Upper West Side
Booked 8 times today
The Sugar Bar is the most down home, friendly, high end musical experience in town. Their open mic Thursday's showcases talent from all over the world. The house band is fantastic. The bar scene and the food are perfect. The entire experience stems from the engaging personality of Valerie Simpson. What a thrill!
A photo of The Consulate Upper West Side restaurant
4.5
Awesome(530)
$$$$
• Soul food • Upper West Side
Booked 34 times today
Had a wonderful brunch. Our servers were terrific and the food was delicious. They took us on time and we would highly recommend anyone to check out the place. 
A photo of Chocolat Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.1
Excellent(678)
$$$$
• Soul food • Harlem
Booked 10 times today
We had a family dinner at Chocolat and it was a phenomenal experience for all of us! Every plate was clean or brought home. My catfish and grits were outstanding! Jonesing to get back there to have it again. The hostess and servers were pleasant and attentive, and the restrooms are clean. This is my 3rd time there and the establishment has remained consistent in quality of service! Definitely recommend!
A photo of Lighthouse restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(61)
$$$$
• Soul food • East Harlem
Booked 6 times today
Our experience at the The Lighthouse was very delightful! We were seated in the Birthday section with lots of greenery. We were celebrating our Anniversary! The food menu was extensive with lots of seafood, pasta, great sides, macaroni and lobster, greens, candied yams (delicious)! All of our meals were delicious and great portions! We were served a large piece of carrot cake with a sparkler for our Anniversary! Great experience and we will visit again and recommend to our friends and family!
A photo of Brooklyn Diner restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1366)
$$$$
• Soul food • Midtown West
Booked 35 times today
Great place to grab dinner before a show at Carnegie. The service was excellent. We always enjoy our visits to rhe Brooklyn Diner.
A photo of Rampoldi restaurant
4.5
Awesome(343)
$$$$
• Soul food • Upper West Side
Booked 12 times today
😊Inventive. menu with a variety of choices. Proximity to Lincoln Center a plus. Excellent wines by the glass to choose from. Wonderful piano player creates appropriate dining ambience.
A photo of Patrick's on the Hill restaurant
4.4
Awesome(19)
$$$$
• Soul food • Harlem
Booked 1 time today
I love the weekend nights nice smooth jazz great staff the owner was great and welcoming I had the salmon cake for appetizers and my wife had the fry shrimp she love it I enjoyed mine I had sea bass and callaloo mashed bananas and my wife had salmon and we both enjoyed it’s now gonna be my favorite spot to eat and listen to calm soothing music for free

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  • AnthonyGold
    New York City •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I enjoyed the ambiance and the food. I always have a great time.
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    Melba's$$$$• American• Harlem
    •
    4.5
  • marie amelie
    Paris •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Very goog moment : goo music , good food and nice employees. Thanks
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    Red Rooster Harlem$$$$• American• Harlem
    •
    4.7
  • Leila
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 16, 2026
    Food and service was amazing! Thank you for having us!
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    Charlies Bar & Kitchen$$$$• American• East Harlem
    •
    4.3
  • Beverly
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 14, 2026
    Our experience at the The Lighthouse was very delightful! We were seated in the Birthday section with lots of greenery. We were celebrating our Anniversary! The food menu was extensive with lots of seafood, pasta, great sides, macaroni and lobster, greens, candied yams (delicious)! All of our meals were delicious and great portions! We were served a large piece of carrot cake with a sparkler for our Anniversary! Great experience and we will visit again and recommend to our friends and family!
    More info
    Lighthouse$$$$• Seafood• East Harlem
    •
    4.6
  • Jennifer
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 3, 2026
    We had a family dinner at Chocolat and it was a phenomenal experience for all of us! Every plate was clean or brought home. My catfish and grits were outstanding! Jonesing to get back there to have it again. The hostess and servers were pleasant and attentive, and the restrooms are clean. This is my 3rd time there and the establishment has remained consistent in quality of service! Definitely recommend!
    More info
    Chocolat Restaurant & Bar$$$$• Soul food• Harlem
    •
    4.1
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