Sylvia's Restaurant

This 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

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

The 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.

There'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.

So 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

Good 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

Let'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.

I 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.

In 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.

Skip 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.

The 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!

The 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

The 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!

I 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.

Great 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!

A Harlem classic. For the full experience, stop by on the weekends for the Gospel brunch and expect BIG portions - no sharing, so come hungry!

Amazing 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

The welcoming, homey atmosphere . Order your classic if it's your first (chikn, mcnches, grns). Take their suggestion if it's your 2+.

Great 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!

Went 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

Good 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

Great 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.

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 !! :)

The food was great and my baby was asleep and they made it work so I don't have to wake

Fried chicken of course (go for the dark meat). Cant go wrong with any if their sides. And the chicken livers are a must try!

Such 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!

Smothered chicken n waffles .. So filling and delicious. Service is excellent

A Harlem classic, for the full experience, stop by on the weekends for the Gospel brunch and expect BIG portions of food.

A Harlem classic, for the full experience, stop by on the weekends for the Gospel brunch and expect BIG portions of food.

The 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 .

Best soul food , best food for the soul. B-B-Que Ribs and Fried Chicken were everything I dreamt they'd be.

Love this place!!! The service is excellent and friendly , and the fried chicken with waffles is to die for!!! Super good!

I 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

Your 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.

Super special Sylvia's ribs and chicken has been great for us! Good solution for a tasty dinner in Harlem!

My first chicken and waffles experience... I was not disappointed. Plus the collard greens were SO GOOD

The catfish dish is delicious. Great upbeat service as well , with a melting pot of people enjoying the rich culture and history.

For coming on 50 years, Sylvia's Restaurant has been the locus of Harlem's soul food scene. The weekend brunches — jazz on Saturdays, gospel on Sundays — are especially popular.

Celebrity and special occasion clients turn to chef Sylvia Woods’ catering services for bread and banana pudding , behemoth cobbler pans, and more.

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!

The 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

SOUL 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..

Great fried chicken , subpar waffles . Friendly service and a surprising array of cocktails on the menu.

I can recommend the Candied Yams and Mac n Cheese as sides. Fantastic.

Amazing fried chicken !! Huge portions !! Great martinis !! Pretty cheap for the amount of food you receive!

Enjoyed the food and very nice staff . Meatloaf was on point and try the candied yams .

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I recommend Sylvia’s World Famous Barb-B-Que Ribs & Fried Chicken with 2 side orders and a cocktail

Fried Chicken with collard greens & Mac and cheese !!! Authentic soul food . Est 1962

Angela was great... The food and the ambient. We also were sat down in Sylvia's family table. It was awesome...