Restaurants & Bars

Here Are 23 Of The Best Restaurants In Harlem: Do You Agree?

Eater NY recently put together of "Where to Eat in Harlem," which features 23 restaurants in the neighborhood. Check out the spots.

People enjoying food inside of the legendary Sylvia's in Harlem in 2001, which was featured on Eater NY's 2023 list.
People enjoying food inside of the legendary Sylvia's in Harlem in 2001, which was featured on Eater NY's 2023 list. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

HARLEM, NY — Harlem has a storied history of phenomenal restaurants in the neighborhood, but it is always challenging to make a best of list.

In May, Eater NY tried to do exactly this by creating a map of "Where to Eat in Harlem," which featured 23 restaurants in the neighborhood.

'Harlem has a reputation for its stellar soul food offerings, especially with classics like Sylvia’s, but the uptown neighborhood reflects the diversity of New York City, and its restaurants follow suit — food from Ethiopia, Mexico, Japan, Jamaica, Somalia, and more are all represented," Eater NY wrote in an introduction to the map.

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The Harlem list features longtime popular eateries, more casual spots, and bright newcomers to the neighborhood.

Here's the complete list from Eater NY.

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Let us know your favorite spots in the comment section, or what Harlem eatery should be added to the list.

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