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- Time Out New YorkJuly 18, 2018This Harlem restaurant has been a neighborhood staple since 1962, doling out down-South specialties including chicken-and-waffles, saucy barbecue ribs and cowpeas with rice. Read more
- Denia JonesJuly 16, 2014The 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 backUpvoted Mar 17
- Jessie CatanaOctober 6, 2015The chicken really is fantastic. White meat is super juicy and huge pieces! Collard greens and Mac and cheese are delicious. Didn't care for the ribs tho. Not bad, just not faaaaaabulous.
- Kendal CockrelAugust 15, 2018There's a lot of soul food restaurants in Harlem. But Slyvia's is the one that tastes the most like home. Sweet potatoes and cornbread are to die for.
- D GarciaMay 17, 2014The fried chicken was slap yo momma good! Get the greens and the mac and cheese but stay away from the cakes. The cake was so dry it tastes like dirt!
- SailorSeptember 26, 2018So yummy I just wish they added a little more kick and soul to the sides put a little stank on it or something Idk but love it
- Michelle Osborne-GolphinOctober 27, 2017I was at Sylvia's Also, for a Private Party. The appetizers were delicious. The drinks VETY TASTY. The buffet delicious‼️‼️I will try to get to the main restaurant, because I have never been there.
- Erik CintronSeptember 21, 2016Good old fried chicken!! This southern spot is transportation to the south. The vibe was touristy, prices were little expensive. Outside dining was nice. Lines out the door. Simple menu. A must try
- Michelle WuNovember 13, 2014Let's start off by talking about the collard greens. So perfectly cooked. Then there's the mind blowing corn bread. I would come back for that alone. The fried catfish is crispy and flavorful.
- Bokyung ParkApril 17, 2022In a way, it could be just a fried chicken, but an excellent cornbread and mac & cheese with a jazzy ambiance give you a wonderful experience in Harlem.
- Luis BourgesAugust 21, 2016Great place, nice atmosphere! Loved the food and our waiter was very nice to us! Please make reservarions 1/2 weeks in advance! Also, buy sylvias seasoning rub!
- Cristina DoniniJune 4, 2016The BBQ Beef Ribs were delicious, so tender and yummy! And so was the potato salad- cool place to experience a nice harlem atmosphere - it can get busy
- Ade WILHELMAugust 24, 2013Amazing livemusic. You can feel still Sylvia's carisma in the air. Ordered:fried chicken , mac &chips. Crispy &cheesy.:). If you like black music&culture this is your place. Obama ate here too
- Andie SleemanDecember 14, 2016Skip Red Rooster and come to Sylvia's when you are in Harlem. The food is insanely delicious (best fried chicken & waffles) and the staff is warm, attentive and welcoming.
- George HopkinFebruary 21, 2013I had Sylvia's World Famous BBQ Ribs and Fried Chicken combo. It didn't disappoint. Lovely environment, food, and staff. I was with a group of British tourists here and we had a terrific time.
- Lily MillerSeptember 20, 2013Good lord, the collard greens...yum! Now I'm not from the south, but I thought they were mighty tasty :). The Mac and cheese and grilled herbed chicken = awesome as well
- Christine RamseyNovember 18, 2012The Sunday morning brunch is so much fun! They have live soulful gospel music to go with their fantastic classic southern brunch selection. Their fried pork chops and ribs are amazing!
- Julie SosciaJanuary 29, 2019A Harlem classic. For the full experience, stop by on the weekends for the Gospel brunch and expect BIG portions - no sharing, so come hungry!
- R RuffinJune 17, 2018The food was great and my baby was asleep and they made it work so I don't have to wake
- Frank WilkinsonApril 1, 2013Great comfort food! California Style (w/ Brown Gravy) Chicken & Waffles were awesome. The wait was well worth it. The table staff were phenomenal and very attentive!
- AbNovember 27, 2015The welcoming, homey atmosphere. Order your classic if it's your first (chikn, mcnches, grns). Take their suggestion if it's your 2+.
- Very tasteful Soul Food Restaurant. Family owned. I went on a Sunday so they had a gospel act. The food is amazing as well as the staff!! :)
- Buford BarnesMay 21, 2012Great general soul food in Harlem. Chicken & waffles is available, but not the mainstay. Slightly touristy, but it has history and Sylvia herself still presides over many meals in a grandmotherly way.
- Henry TongSeptember 21, 2014Fried chicken of course (go for the dark meat). Cant go wrong with any if their sides. And the chicken livers are a must try!
- Julie SosciaAugust 1, 2018A Harlem classic, for the full experience, stop by on the weekends for the Gospel brunch and expect BIG portions of food.
- Julie SosciaJuly 17, 2018A Harlem classic, for the full experience, stop by on the weekends for the Gospel brunch and expect BIG portions of food.
- JulieMay 24, 2013Such a wonderful staff. Go here for food that will not only warm up your belly, but it will warm up your heart. Will be coming back!
- Molly ElaineFebruary 8, 2015Went for Thanksgiving meal and got some of the best southern food I've ever had. One of my new favorites for when I need to feed my soul...Lol
- MonicaMay 8, 2014Love this place!!! The service is excellent and friendly, and the fried chicken with waffles is to die for!!! Super good!
- hitgirlNovember 14, 2010liked 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!
- CompassMay 15, 2014The constantly packed eatery serves caters to locals and tourists seeking some of the most lauded mac and cheese and Sunday comfort lunch fare in the city.
- Raffa RodriguezDecember 21, 2014Best soul food, best food for the soul. B-B-Que Ribs and Fried Chicken were everything I dreamt they'd be.
- Elise AbdallaJuly 1, 2010SOUL FOOD! Its old school Harlem, but you'll feel at home with the casual atmosphere and DELICIOUS food - fried chicken, mac and cheese and biscuits :P The owner Silvia is usually there to say hello..
- msMarch 12, 2015My first chicken and waffles experience... I was not disappointed. Plus the collard greens were SO GOOD
- Harlem AmbassadorJanuary 8, 2013Your grandmother might make it better, but then again, she likely doesn't run a place of this volume. Perfect for the tour bus explorer set. Turkey wings and Smothered chicken don't disappoint.
- Flor HernandezAugust 1, 2013Angela was great... The food and the ambient. We also were sat down in Sylvia's family table. It was awesome...
- CompassMay 15, 2014Celebrity and special occasion clients turn to chef Sylvia Woods’ catering services for bread and banana pudding, behemoth cobbler pans, and more.
- Hunter HarrisJune 27, 2014Great fried chicken, subpar waffles. Friendly service and a surprising array of cocktails on the menu.
- Dadisi OlutosinAugust 12, 2014I just enjoyed the BEST meal I've had since arriving in New York. They do it right at Sylvia's. That's why they have the brand they have. #SoulFood
- Tamar ThomasJuly 5, 2015I ate at this Resturant Mother's Day 2014. The wait was ridiculous but understandable due to what day it was...the server whose name I forgot was rude and impatient. We were a party of 5.
- Kennedy W.March 3, 2012The catfish dish is delicious. Great upbeat service as well, with a melting pot of people enjoying the rich culture and history.
- Fraser McIntoshMarch 1, 2018Great southern food at an historic, family-owned and run venue. Staff could not be better.
- Liena ElhagemoussaAugust 31, 2013Amazing fried chicken!! Huge portions!! Great martinis!! Pretty cheap for the amount of food you receive!
- Ruben Garcia MohedanoSeptember 6, 2015Chicken n' waffles! But what a chicken... Come before 12 if you don't want to spend time in the lane
- Kathryn PhillipsNovember 1, 2016Delicious! Lunch specials are a great deal and the staff is so friendly
- Fabio FontebassoOctober 12, 2014Super special Sylvia's ribs and chicken has been great for us! Good solution for a tasty dinner in Harlem!
- Craig ThompsonMay 6, 2013Try the Bbq Pork Ribs & Fried Chicken With Coleslaw & Cornbread Sides - So good! Bringing you next time Ann! :)
- Paris DickeyJune 6, 2010The fried chicken is absolutly succulantly delicious . Crispy yet when you bite into an subtle burst of amazing flavor ! The corn bread a fluffy sweet buttered baked treat . The collards ok