Natasha’s Harlem Guidebook
Food Scene
Famous Harlem restaurant. A bit pricey, but a main attraction in the area.
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Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveFamous Harlem restaurant. A bit pricey, but a main attraction in the area.
Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StYou must try their famous chicken and waffles!
Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StGreat burgers!
Jacob
373 Malcolm X BlvdBuffer-style, cheap soul food.
Harlem Public
3612 BroadwayBest burgers in Harlem and great drinks.
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat Italian food and great weekend brunch.
BLVD Bistro NY
2149 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat soul food and brunch
Ponty Bistro
2375 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdGreat Senegelese, French fusion.
Lolo's Seafood Shack
303 W 116th StSeafood, caribbean, cheap eats/lunch
PROOF Coffee Roasters
2286 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdGo to nearby coffee shop
Renaissance Harlem
2245 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdGreat restaurant with lots of food options
Silvana
300 W 116th StMediterranean food
Roland’s
303 West 127th StreetGREAT pizza!
Pisticci
125 La Salle StGreat brunch; best pancakes!
Harlem biscuit company
2308 Frederick Douglass BlvdBomb biscuit sandwiches
Drinks & Nightlife
Trendy and classy place to get a drink and meet cool people.
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The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdTrendy and classy place to get a drink and meet cool people.
Ginny's Supper Club
310 Malcolm X BlvdLocated under Red Rooster; great food and live music
67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdBest cocktails
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat place to grab a beer and hang outside with friends.
Arts & Culture
Bill's Place
148 W 133rd StSmall, intimate speakeasy in a brownstone living room
Showmans Jazz Club
375 W 125th StOne of the oldest and most famous jazz spots in Harlem
Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th StBeautiful, very fancy restaurant with great ambiance
I-Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StGo to the famous Amateur Night every Wednesday at 7:30pm
Gallery featuring beautiful art by Black artists
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The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetGallery featuring beautiful art by Black artists
Sightseeing
IKathidrali yaseSt John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveEnormous cathedral you must see!
Oldest Baptist church in Harlem with great gospel music; tourists can only attend the 11am service on Sunday
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Abyssinian Baptist Church
132 W 138th StOldest Baptist church in Harlem with great gospel music; tourists can only attend the 11am service on Sunday
World-famous Ivy League university with beautiful campus
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Columbia University
116th and BroadwayWorld-famous Ivy League university with beautiful campus
Everything Else
Central Park North
Central Park NorthVisit the quiet north end of the park