3 soul food spots in Harlem, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Harlem's food · All soul food in New York City.
Sylvia's Restaurant ★ 4.2
328 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10027
Sylvia Woods's Harlem soul-food restaurant has served fried chicken, collards and yams in New York City since 1962. Kitchen leans soul food.
Tip: Sunday brunch books up two weeks in advance. Weeknight dinner is the easy seat for the same menu.
Red Rooster Harlem ★ 4.2
310 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10027
Marcus Samuelsson's Lenox Avenue Harlem room runs an Afro-Swedish-Southern hybrid menu in New York City. Priced at $$$. Kitchen leans soul food.
Tip: Sunday brunch is the room's big draw; bookings essential. Bar walk-ins for a quick supper around 18:00.
Amy Ruth's ★ 4.0
113 West 116th Street, Harlem, New York 10026
Amy Ruth's on West 116th Street has served chicken and waffles in Harlem, New York City since 1998. Order the the reverend al sharpton: chicken and waffles.
Tip: Weekend brunch is the destination; weeknight dinner serves the same plate without the wait.