1. Amy Ruth's
8.3
113 W 116th St (btwn Malcolm X & Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 300 tips and reviews
Samantha Tan: Go for the fried catfish and fried okra-BEST CHOICE EVER, SO TASTY!! also great mac n cheese, mash n cornbread. Candied yams n Reggie's honey chicken both overly sweet.
Mike Chau: Try the Baked Macaroni & Cheese - This is really incredible. My favorite type of Mac and cheese ever - if you don't like the overly cheesy, runny kind, than you must try this.
Stephanie Maynor: I went with a large group and discovered the service was impeccable! The Mac and Cheese with the fried chicken and fried whiting were delicious!! Topped off with the Banana Pudding, our meal was great
3. Red Rooster
8.6
310 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 125th & W 126th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 554 tips and reviews
Autumn Waller: Went for Harlem restaurant week. An amazing incredible lobster Mac collard greens and cheese. I'm pretty sure absolutely everything would have to be good here. Quality quality
Dan Chen: CORN BREAD, lobster mac and greens, yard bird, shrimp grits!
Kelly P: I had the salmon and my partner had the lobster mac and cheese ... Amazing and the perfect portion.
4. Melba's Restaurant
8.6
300 W. 114th Street, New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 128 tips and reviews
Kat Javier Laureano: The chicken & waffles are great and so are the mac & cheese, salmon, & mashed potatoes!
CL Burke: Short rib sliders = fantastic. Tilapia, mac and cheese (the best!!!), and garlic mashed - very good. Chicken and waffles - amazing, but want MORE chicken!!! It's that good! Skip the fries.
Ingram LeGrand: The best soul food in NYC!!! You MUST get the Mac & Cheese!
5. Lido Harlem
8.4
2168 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at W 117th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Central Harlem · 134 tips and reviews
Jaro G4: Everything here is actually delicious. Be sure to definitely start off with Crostini (Salted Cod and Prosciutto for sure) also the Mushroom Polenta and Gnocchi with Truffle Butter is to die for.
Kristen Murphy: Seasonal menu, but the short ribs, gnocchi, and veal meatballs are fantastic. Wine list is good & priced well. Hard to go wrong here.
Charron F.: Perfect date night spot - we enjoyed the creamy garlic bread, gnocchi and the ravioli dishes. They were all delish and very attentive service. Can't wait to go back.
7. Jacob Restaurant
8.6
373 Malcolm X Blvd (W 129th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 47 tips and reviews
Mikel Washington: Best mac and cheese in harlem maybe the city
Nigel Chiwaya: Best soul food on Lenox. Make sure to get the jerk chicken and Mac & Cheese.
Lacey Williams: I dont know where to start! I'm from the south & miss the fattening food! I ran across Jacob's and lost my mind! The collard greens, mac & cheese, chicken, banana pudding I can go but im out of space.
8. babbalucci
8.7
331 Malcolm X Blvd (127th Street), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Central Harlem · 33 tips and reviews
Nicole: Attentive service at a dim, low-key spot for dinner. Excellent pizzas and pastas with fresh, seasonal ingredients. I want to try everything on the menu! Ask for wine recommendations and order a pizza.
Sofrito inmySoul: Loving the Broccoli Rabe, Short rib Lasagna, and Arancci at Babaluci in Harlem! #sofrito #foodie #eater #italianfood #harlem #goodfood
Sofrito inmySoul: Loving my Spaghetti with meatballs, Broccoli Rabe, and Arancini at Babbalucci!!
10. Ponty Bistro Harlem
8.0
2375 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY
African Restaurant · Central Harlem · 32 tips and reviews
Dei West: Linguine Alla Scampi is really good! I just wish they gave a little more shrimp.
Terance Thatch: The service was slighty slow but Lobster BLT, Maple Crusted French Toast, Truffle Macaroni & Cheese and Fresh Seasonal Fruit coupled with the ambiance made up for it. I'll definitely be back.
Bob Rutledge: Truffle Macaroni and Cheese (appetizer). Fantastic.
11. 67 Orange Street
8.5
2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd (btwn 112th & 113th St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Central Harlem · 92 tips and reviews
Akilah Skerrette-Banister: Try the Brazilian Jig and The Emancipation. Hella awesome cocktails. The lobster Mac & Cheese and coconut shrimp & grits...ubba ubba!! great space when it's not too busy. FYI..serving sizes..huge!!!
Tara Reed: Don't sleep on the lobster & shrimp MacNCheese. So good... You might wanna smack your mama
Chris Evans: Incredible drinks with some pretty great dishes. Definitely try the popcorn, and if you're hungry go for the lobster mac and cheese.
13. Clay
8.7
553 Manhattan Ave (W 123rd Street), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Harlem · 14 tips and reviews
Brendan Naylor: Pasta and pork belly!
Matthew Caldecutt: The wine list is superb. The cocktails are masterfully crafted. The food is great. My family loves the duck and pastas. Be sure to save room for dessert.
Arthur Esque: Duck confit, sea bass, chicken liver and WINE! Service is great too. A gem.