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Sylvia's Restaurant

Southern Food Restaurant and Fried Chicken Joint$$$$

Central Harlem, New York

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Sylvia's Restaurant

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Ranked #7 for Southern food restaurants in New York
"Nice restaurant with pretty good soul food and really nice service"(23 Tips)
"California Style (w/ Brown Gravy) Chicken & Waffles were awesome."(28 Tips)
"Collard greens and Mac and cheese are delicious."(16 Tips)
"The cornbread is so good, and the baked Mac and cheese"(19 Tips)

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tony rochaNovember 30, 2012
I can recommend the Candied Yams and Mac n Cheese as sides. Fantastic.
Candice LepageSeptember 22, 2015
Warm cornbread with a crisp top served with butter at every table! Score.
amNewYorkSeptember 29, 2011
For coming on 50 years, Sylvia's Restaurant has been the locus of Harlem's soul food scene. The weekend brunches — jazz on Saturdays, gospel on Sundays — are especially popular.
Antwaune DavisApril 2, 2014
I always stop here when visiting NYC......get the banana pudding...it's amazing!
Andrea ValverdeApril 23, 2014
I recommend Sylvia’s World Famous Barb-B-Que Ribs & Fried Chicken with 2 side orders and a cocktail
Vicki TorresJune 22, 2013
Best soul food in NYC. Try the fried catfish. The baked Mac and cheese is amazing!
BETFebruary 1, 2013
Sylvia's has been visited by Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama, Magic Johnson & many others! In honor of Black History, see noteworthy examples of African-Americans' accomplishments: http://bet.us/BHM
P GMay 17, 2015
Wonderful experience. Food was wonderfully spiced and large portions!
Ashlee HaynieJune 2, 2012
I grew up in the south where good cornbread is in abundance, but Sylvia's cornbread may be the best I've ever had.
D OSeptember 15, 2015
Nice restaurant with pretty good soul food and really nice service
ZOEJuly 26, 2012
Liked the ribs with garlic mashed potatoes and black eyed peas. Chicken breasts are also delicious.
Sean HackbarthNovember 13, 2010
The smothered chicken is good, and the collard greens are the best I ever had. Go there around 5 on a Saturday to get seated right away.
Brotha K.May 26, 2015
Enjoyed the food and very nice staff. Meatloaf was on point and try the candied yams.
Natalie LeMossOctober 21, 2023
Definitely make a reservation. The cornbread is so good, and the baked Mac and cheese
Amanda CameronFebruary 7, 2016
The fried chicken waffles were delicious. Great service and atmosphere!
Randa EasonMarch 3, 2014
Always the best soul food in Harlem!!!! Never disappoints despite others preferences/comments/reviews.
ƄƑıƞeFebruary 29, 2016
go Harlem Chicken & Waffles w/ collard greens and garlic mashed potatoes on the side!
Tyler ClarkMay 28, 2017
Chicken and waffles are delicious!
Henrik OscarssonMarch 27, 2013
A soul food institution in Harlem. Smothered, candied, buttered, and chicken in all shapes. Great food.
Tamara BrickersonJanuary 13, 2012
The BEST CORNBREAD known to man!!!! Mac and cheese, greens, and fried catfish all delicious!!!
Anthony McCulloughMay 21, 2013
Thought I was gonna be sitting in a gentrified wasteland, but no I found it as charming as I thought a soulfood restaurant should be. It didn't loose it's soul. Thank goodness.
Tendai RukoboNovember 8, 2015
Fried chicken is delicious and Mac cheese is great.
Michael Ducille JrJune 30, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Chicken and waffles was delicious. Everything is very affordable as well.
Nick HillMarch 25, 2015
Lunch special plate is on point
Mike ChauJune 2, 2013
Try the Red Velvet Cake - One of the best. That frosting is rich.
DaveFebruary 24, 2015
Collard greens are a must. Skip the lemonade.
Carlos SandovalNovember 13, 2017
Smothered Pork Chops and Smashed Potatoes. Those are the best of the best.
Lyndsey McAdamsJuly 18, 2010
Amazing food! Friendly service! And great live gospel music on Sundays! As a Southern transport in the Big Apple, I highly recommend!
Mariella Silva de Oliveira CostaJuly 17, 2014
An unique and delicious tradicional food experience At Harlems!
Monica EscobarJune 20, 2017
Chicken with waffles!! Love it
Justin OrdovezaJanuary 29, 2017
They have chitterlings on the weekends.
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsAugust 15, 2015
For something special, get up early on Sundays and hit the gospel brunch Read more
Kim McDecember 28, 2015
As a kid, I heard the food wasn't good. As an adult, I didn't like the food. My cousin and his fiancé came to Harlem for the first time wanting to eat there and they were not pleased with the food.
BrittanyNovember 27, 2014
Food is AMAZING!!!! Chicken and waffles were beyond good!
@JaumePrimeroApril 2, 2012
An institution in Harlem, but Sylvia's now has tons of competition. Grits are good :)
AB SampongAugust 30, 2013
Wheat toast & buttery grits dashed with pepper! The only way to start the weekend!
CamilleJuly 20, 2013
Had the fried chicken. Good, well seasoned and not greasy. Also had scrambled eggs, nothing unusual regular eggs.
Susanna AnFebruary 12, 2015
Gospel brunch is a nice experience; the singing is entertaining. Food is overrated -- southern fried chicken is dry.
Dawn HayesJanuary 20, 2013
The real deal or as close as you will get these days. We met Sylvia the last time we were here. She recently passed away.
Mike ChauJune 2, 2013
Try the Biscuits - Complimentary biscuits. Excellent.
SomeBizarre StevoNovember 2, 2012
Don't eat the collard greens then all great taking good care love and devotion
Wandering BaileyNovember 21, 2014
Such lovely staff. Had the chicken and waffle.
Porter MasonAugust 29, 2014
Oh my Lord, this is the best non-homemade Mac and cheese I've ever had.
toluJune 13, 2015
Mac n cheese was one of the best things on the menu
Big T.May 8, 2013
The banana pudding is served cold. Ask them to warm it up fo ya!
Mia AndersonAugust 9, 2013
Banana Puddin gets a thumbs up, w: friendly service !
Travel ChannelNovember 15, 2010
If you need a little comfort food, head over to Sylvia's for some authentic, lip-smacking Southern soul food.
Bond NJuly 8, 2013
Catfish and grits is a winner, you won't be disappointed
HeidizzleApril 4, 2013
Amazing staff - amazing food - make sure you're hungry!
Ryan EickDecember 16, 2016
The chicken and waffles are delicious

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