The 9 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Central Harlem, New York

Anna R: Cornbread was amazing! Drinks are great.

Food Network: Red Rooster celebrates the vibrant culture of Harlem!

Thrillist: Head to "midnight brunch" between 12am- 4am for a killer burger, steak and eggs, or the Bob Harris Ramen with spicy beef and miso broth. Read more.

Ms. Dee Bell: Best soul food buffet in Harlem. Much better than Manna. Clean and pleasant.

The Corcoran Group: Awesome soul food packing tons of flavor served buffet style. If they have it, get the Curry Goat, or just go with the fried chicken and any sides!

Damaris C: Best soul food buffet in Harlem. Much better than Manna's

Natalie LeMoss: Absolutely amazing food! Went for my bridal shower and the brunch was incredible!

Nabeel: Chicken and waffles are pretty good. Make sure to get the white meat (not dark meat).

Herman Riley: The best catfish I've ever had.

Cyrus Copen: Cornbread game strong, Graffiti game stronger, Chicken & waffle game strongest. Gravy Game also looks bomb AF

The Wall Street Journal: The claims to fame here are The Rev. Al Sharpton and The Tommy Tomita, pairings of juicy chicken and fluffy waffles. Read more.

Travel Channel: Home of Harlem’s best chicken and waffles. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.

Akiko Bombita: Great live music. Authentically Harlem. Food is good but can be pricier than other soul food spots. Great, chill place for watching the game at happy hour w/ local professionals and native Harlemites.

Sarah Elizabeth: Ever dreamed of that bar that is perfect for composing your newest blog post by day and people-watching by night? This is it!

Mia Pamela: Amazing food! Try the Tilapia

Buena Vida: The buffet was amazing...different kindof food for a good price. The sound track of the restaurant is special. ..Reagge roots! Just love it!

Hana Sato: Live cover band on Sunday evenings that is awesome. Food IS amazing!

Derek Penn: The food is great . Jerk chicken is off the hook. A bit spicy so beware

Natalie LeMoss: Definitely make a reservation. The cornbread is so good, and the baked Mac and cheese

Valerie Green: Try the chicken and waffles - nothing's better than breakfast AND dinner combined.

Gentrifried Chicken: Chicken and Waffles! Chicken and Waffles!

Sexy LF: Harlem’s latest hidden gem. From black truffle to sweet buttermilk, if you’re ready to get your biscuit on, this is the place! Brunch. Lunch. Etc!

Jill Sabato: Such a fun amazing homey atmosphere. Food is to die for especially the cornbread and Mac and cheese! Don't go if you are looking to count calories.

Harlem Ambassador: Dark, sexy, and unexpected....and that's the crowd! The bar ain't bad if you can get a seat and ignore the door admission. Always something going on. The real vibe happens here (under the Red Rooster)

Christina Coster: Try the Ellison - Vodka, Bitters, Berries