1. Sylvia's Restaurant
8.0
328 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 126th & W 127th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 248 tips and reviews
hitgirl: liked the chicken.. and definitely LOVED the garlic mashed potatoes.. the sweet tea probably gave me and the rest of our party, diabetes.. they played a lot of 90s R&B, mainly Aaliyah def, a plus!
ZOE: Liked the ribs with garlic mashed potatoes and black eyed peas. Chicken breasts are also delicious.
Denia Jones: The food is AMAZING!!! Real traditional southern cuisine. I had the meatloaf, collards, mac n cheese,garlic mash potatoes and catfish fingers. OMGosh DELICIOUS!!!! Can't wait to go back
2. Melba's Restaurant
8.4
300 W. 114th Street, New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 128 tips and reviews
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.
Angie: BBQ turkey meatloaf was good (huge portion!), 2 sides: garlic mash & mac & cheese. I loved the mac, the mash was bland. Coconut cake for dessert was too sweet; it tasted like it came from a box.
Eyal Goldwerger: Terrific soul food. The chicken & waffle with strawberry butter is a classic. Tuesday night live band music was incredible R&B, great singer and keyboard. Local crowd, Greta atmosphere, great service!
Jack Wagner: Their bone on Ribeye is amazing!! Garlic Mashed and crab cakes are also fantastic.. Actually, the experience is awesome.
Tiffany Chung: I can't stop coming here !This is my favorite steakhouse ! I love the bone in rib-eye . Very tender and tasty! The sauteed mushrooms , baked potatoes and crab cakes is a must try !
The Corcoran Group: Very fancy steakhouse where you might be seated next to any Fortune 500 CEO. The steak is cooked perfectly and the service is exceptional.
6. Le Zie Bar
8.2
172 7th Ave (btwn 20th & 21st St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chelsea · 9 tips and reviews
Nate S: What a gem! Tucked behind a restaurant, enter on 20th for a speakeasy vibe. Good for dates if you can snag a spot (space is very limited).
Melissa Wilfley: Very cute, small intimate bar in the back. Sort of like a speakeasy
Elizabeth Burstein: Great vibe and service, speakeasy behind a restaurant, loves the passion fruit martini and the spice cocktails!
7. Westville East
8.8
173 Avenue A (at E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 300 tips and reviews
Andrea Barrezueta: Must have veggies! Everything is good but I'm particularly in love with the roasted cauliflower dijonaise. Had the steak with the roasted tomatoes and garlic mash last night - mindblowing!
Paula: A favorite! Cheap and amazing veggies. Pretty much everything on the menu is worth trying. Order a market plate and don't forget dessert! The apple pie and the oreo are sooo yummy.
Anne Hubert: I still maintain this place should be called Eastville
8. The Ragtrader
8.2
70 W 36th St. (Between 5th & 6th) (5th and 6th Avenues), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Koreatown · 24 tips and reviews
Darline: New! (Approximately 2months old) great ambience and even better cocktails. Also has a piano bar downstairs but make sure to have reservations for it.
Juan Ortega: Everything is outstanding. Presentation, decor, lighting, cleanliness and the food makes you feel like a king, better than industry standard. The unique signature drinks are perfect to the palette.
Brian Peterson: Great space. Cool vibe. Nick is awesome. Good is great!
9. Sugar Bar
8.1
254 W 72nd St (btw Broadway & West End), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Upper West Side · 25 tips and reviews
Leila Abdoulaye: Love this place. Great food, music and crowd. It's owned by legendary singers Ashford & Simpson. Great celebrity sighting as well especially on Thursday night.
Shermaine Johnson: Food is fantastic and reasonably priced & great spot to meet legendary celebrities especially on the Thursday open Mic night
Daniel M.: Nice chill vibe, cabana decor, friendly service and live music. I could make this my regular spot.
10. Estancia 460
8.2
460 Greenwich St (btwn Watts & Desbrosses St), New York, NY
Argentinian Restaurant · Tribeca · 35 tips and reviews
Beril Esen: Great Tribeca find -one of the few solid Argentinian spots in the city. Eat what Argentines create best, which is steak, steak, and of course more steak. Amazing location for a work meeting or date.
Bart McDonough: A hidden gem in TriBeCa - great food and better atmosphere.
Beth: Homey oasis in TriBeCa. The front porch is perfect for a quiet summer brunch. Get the white sangria!
13. Birdland
9.1
315 W 44th St, New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Hell's Kitchen · 92 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: One of the best places to enjoy live music enjoy Cajun food in the city. There is a $10 food/drink minimum per person.
BET: One of the oldest and most noteworthy Jazz clubs in NY. In honor of Black History, see these excellent examples of African-Americans' accomplishments in Music: http://bet.us/BHM
Ioana: Amazing show and great food! Just love it!