Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
Yatenga
2269 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdFantastic French/West African bistro
Anchor Wine Bar
3508 BroadwayNice, laid back pre-dinner spot.
Latest take on a Harlem speakeasy; in the basement of the Red Rooster.
117 locals recommend
Ginny's Supper Club
310 Malcolm X BlvdLatest take on a Harlem speakeasy; in the basement of the Red Rooster.
Gastropub with huge beer selection and massive outdoor seating space in both summer and winter. Great place to watch sports.
428 locals recommend
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdGastropub with huge beer selection and massive outdoor seating space in both summer and winter. Great place to watch sports.
67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdUpscale cocktails
Arts & Culture
Live music venue for jazz, blues, DJs and more. Constantly changing repertoire, always something interesting.
227 locals recommend
Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdLive music venue for jazz, blues, DJs and more. Constantly changing repertoire, always something interesting.
Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th StHistorical jazz spot recently renovated and reopened.
Showmans Jazz Club
375 W 125th StOne of the few remaining original jazz spots in Harlem
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StThe original. Live music, and amateur night still on Wednesdays.
Food Scene
The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdFriendly gastropub
World-renown chef Marcus Samuelsson's flagship restaurant in Harlem.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveWorld-renown chef Marcus Samuelsson's flagship restaurant in Harlem.
Barawine Harlem
200 Malcolm X BlvdUpscale wine bar with great food.
VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdWine & tapas bar, great outdoor seating in the summer.
Harlem Food Bar
2100 Frederick Douglass BlvdLow key dining.
The hamburger & hot dog joint, not the song! (this place came first!)
212 locals recommend
Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StThe hamburger & hot dog joint, not the song! (this place came first!)
Maison Harlem
341 St Nicholas AveWelcoming French bistro, great food.
101 Edgecombe Ave
101 Edgecombe AvenueBrand new family-owned coffee shop/restaurant just around the corner.
Ponty Bistro
2375 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdGreat new French-Senegalese bistro just down the street.
Zoma
2084 Frederick Douglass BlvdAuthentic Ethiopian food
Tiny little family-run hole in the wall restaurant, but fantastic Ethiopian food
36 locals recommend
Abyssinia
268 W 135th StTiny little family-run hole in the wall restaurant, but fantastic Ethiopian food
Yummy Mexican food & margaritas with good happy hour specials. Always packed.
90 locals recommend
Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar
2099 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdYummy Mexican food & margaritas with good happy hour specials. Always packed.
Silvana
300 W 116th StCafe, restaurant and boutique
Chez Lucienne
308 Lenox AveFrench bistro, especially good for brunch
Melba's
300 W 114th StSoul food
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdA Harlem classic for authentic soul food
Double Dutch Espresso
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdNot starbucks :)
Coffee, pastries and people watching in the heart of beautiful Mt Morris Park historic district
163 locals recommend
Il Cafe Latte 1
189 Malcolm X BlvdCoffee, pastries and people watching in the heart of beautiful Mt Morris Park historic district
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdItalian restaurant
Award winning "Afro-Asian-American" brasserie next to revived historical jazz spot Minton's Playhouse
125 locals recommend
The Cecil Steakhouse
210 West 118th StreetAward winning "Afro-Asian-American" brasserie next to revived historical jazz spot Minton's Playhouse
Londel's
2620 Frederick Douglass BlvdLong standing Harlem tradition, supper club with frequent live jazz.
Everything Else
Chase Bank
161 Dyckman StBank with 24 hour ATM
Essentials
Pathmark Supermarkets
Large grocery store
Shopping
The Winery NYC
257 W 116th StWine shop with interesting off the grid selections.