Loved - Freshly fried catfish…read more- Shrimp and grits - Collard greens - Candied yams Great to take over to Central Park

I chose this place to have lunch with a large group because I liked the name. At first glance, it's…read moremore of a takeout spot, but there's another room with a bar like set up and a bunch of chairs. We were allowed to overtake that space, which was very nice. I ordered the Broiled Salmon, with sides of Candied Yams and Lobster Mac. The Salmon was delightfully tender, flaky, slightly crispy, and well seasoned. The Yams were soft and sweet. Lobster Mac definitely lacked Lobster, but had plenty of cheesiness. Service was good. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Prices were decent. Only thing was that they only take credit card. I would visit again at some point, but wouldn't go out of my way to do so. If I return, I would try the Fried Fish, Shrimp and Fries.

After an epic trek through Central Park I decided it was time to reward myself with some fried…read morechicken. I have to say for me the star of the show is the greens. Best I have had in a long time they made the Greens just like my father used to make them! This place is insanely good they show love to their sides. Really nice art work celebrating black excellence. If you love soul food come here. 10/10

Please kNOw THIS; this restaurant is NOT a Black Owned, Nor Black operated. Nor do they have Black…read morefolk cooking their food in the kitchen. And they use burning & sugar in everything. Hip Hip hooray for diabetes! They are absolutely thee WORSE!

Sooooo good. From start to finish…read more Let's start with the food. I'm a sucker for traditional soul food. Everything was so delicious. I got the smothered chicken, baked mac & cheese, and collard greens. I literally felt like I was back in the south. They also give complimentary cornbread. The service was great. We had a really friendly waitress. She took our orders and delivered our food fast. It was also happy hour so we got really yummy drinks. The mo' money was so good. It was strong and definitely worth $10. Go for happy hour from 3 PM to 7 PM. The ambiance was nice. There's live music inside. We decided to sit outside because it was a nice day. I definitely appreciated the spot because I heard so much about it on TikTok. If you're in Harlem, definitely check this place out.

Let me be honest.... Hopes were high and I wanted to like it. But I spent $30 on food I didn't…read morefinish. I got the fried chicken, and cheese and greens. The first word I'd use to describe my meal is dry. The second is flavorless. As someone genuinely from the south, this just doesn't hit. The chicken, cornbread, mac and cheese and greens were all dry. The chicken reminded me of church's fried chicken with less flavor. The Mac and cheese was salty but not seasoned. My friend got ox tails with black eyed peas... her ox tails didn't fall off the bone and the black eyed peas seemed undercooked. I will say if you're from the south and looking for true southern cuisine this is not your place. If you want just a meal you'll be fine.

My daughter and I dropped in for brunch two Saturday's ago. She ordered the fried catfish sandwich…read moreand it is amazing!! I was so mad I didn't get it. She also had the Arnold Palmer, which was great. Comes with fries which were good. I had the oxtail, with a side of garlic mash and Mac n cheese. Yes! Lots of carbs, don't judge me! lol The oxtail were pretty fatty and fell short in flavor, I also wasn't impressed by the sides. My drink, sexy sangria was delicious, strong and the service was A1, Brian was great and so was the server. Sampled the hot sauce, very good. My one critique of the establishment, smelled a little like wet mop. But the playlist was bumping and overall great vibes, love the art on the walls.

I highly recommend making a reservation. The restaurant is small and very crowded, and we overheard…read morea walk-in wait time of about two and a half hours. The space and volume seemed to overwhelm the staff at times. Service was friendly and welcoming but also frazzled and disorganized. We never received our appetizer until we reminded them, and our drinks (sweet tea and lemonade) also had to be requested again after a very long wait. To their credit, they did pack up the crab cake appetizer to go and removed it from the bill, which we appreciated. The fried chicken, mac and cheese, and yams were all served on top of each other. If you dont like for your food to touch, this place will be a nightmare for you. I ordered fried catfish, collard greens and potato salad. The fried catfish was served swimming in collard green juice (there's a picture of it). It was also surprising that you only get one piece of catfish, which felt underwhelming for the price, especially since it was soggy. The potato salad was served in a small separate bowl, which is typical in many Southern restaurants for ALL side dishes. The mac and cheese had good flavor but the cheese wasn't fully melted. The yams were dry and not very sweet despite the menu description. The collard greens were on the sweeter side, which may work for some but wasn't my preference. The potato salad the only thing that was solid. Overall, it felt overpriced for the portion sizes and execution. The bartender seemed very skilled, and the drinks we saw being made looked great, though we didn't order any. After the long wait and missing appetizer, we skipped dessert and went elsewhere. The bathroom also needed attention and was not well maintained AT ALL! Ew The restaurant is very loud which didn't bother me at all but an FYI. It is also handicapped accessible and kid friendly. I really wanted to love the experience, but it fell below expectations in terms of service, cleanliness, and value. I might give them another try but no time soon.

Jacob's is always a good idea! Fresh, buffet style, food by the pound made with love. On a nice…read moreday, we always grab our food and sit in the outdoor seating area. Staff is always pleasant and on the weekends, you can catch a live band playing reggae and Afro beats music for customers.

I eat here often and have found it superior to other steam tables in the area. The food is done…read morewell, is very fresh and always tastes good. Prices are fair and people helpful. I've heard music here too. don't forget to tip the band!

In town for a few days. This is a Nice cozy place off 125th street. Everything I ate was fresh and…read moregood quality for the price. The honey coated fish was excellent and the fried chicken wings top notch as well! I'll be back soon

Listen, I bought food from Manna's on a Saturday, and it was so good that my mom and I had to turn…read moreright back around and drive down to Harlem again (from Rockland) just to get more. I am Haitian, so trust me when I tell you I know good food when I taste it. This is the kind of food that makes you hum while you eat. The kind of food that makes you forget about your diet and your errands because nothing else matters in that moment except what's on your plate. The flavors were rich, seasoned all the way through, and every bite tasted like somebody's auntie or grandma was in the kitchen putting real love into it. What I really love is that it's buffet style, so you already know I was piling my plate with everything that called my name. You get exactly what you want and as much of it as you want, which makes it even better. Harlem has so many gems, but Manna's is one of those places where you can feel the community and the history in the food. The price is more than fair for how satisfied you will leave, and you will be thinking about that plate long after you finish it. When I say this place is worth the trip, I mean it. If you see me driving down to Harlem again, mind your business, because it is probably just me, my mom, and grandma (who came along for the second ride) going back for another round.

The service was great - everyone from the door to the table were attentive, friendly and…read moreprofessional. The ambiance was nice - the chairs were hard on the body but the chandeliers and lighting along with the digital photo frames with pictures from past times really make the vibe. There was a live band, so it was loud, making it a little hard to conversate but we intentionally choose our meal time around the entertainment experience. The food was just short of great! To drink, I had a Pom in Paradise which was delish. For dinner, I had the Sweet Potato Coconut soup, the Cornbread with tomato butter, and Empanadas - all of which was quite tasty. I was able to try some of the Black Eye Pea Stew... again really good, I brought my Mac & Greens home and had them as next day left overs and thought they were a bit too salty. If ever in the area again, I would definitely look to go back.

My first visit to Red Rooster, and it absolutely lived up to the hype! I had just gotten off a…read moreplane and wanted something different, and this was the perfect choice. If you're looking for incredible food, handcrafted drinks, and live jazz on a Sunday, this is the place to be. From the moment you walk in, it has a warm, energetic vibe with a touch of speakeasy charm that makes the whole experience feel special. I couldn't decide what to order, so my sweetie took over and ordered a variety of dishes he knew I'd love. He has been here several times and always says the food is consistently excellent--and now I understand why. Every bite was flavorful, beautifully prepared, and worth every calorie. Between the amazing food, outstanding cocktails, incredible live music, and welcoming atmosphere, this was more than just dinner--it was an experience. I can't wait to come back the next time I'm in New York!

Food is delicious and clearly made with care! I've ordered multiple times and have never been…read moredisappointed.

I was craving some soul food and was very happy to try this place out! We came here during a cold…read moreweekend lunch and there weren't many people at the restaurants. They have a few booster seats around the sides of the room and it mainly seemed like a take-out place. We ordered a large oxtail with a side of baked mac & cheese and collard greens and it was delicious. We shared it between two people and we almost couldn't finish it. The oxtail basically fell off the bone and was very tender and flavorful. I like the mac & cheese as well although I wish there was more cheese as it felt a bit carb heavy. But the real star was the collard greens which were incredibly tender and soaked up all the meat juices it was marinated in. Will definitely be back to try more items!

The food is fantastic. The service is amazing…read more The staff is very friendly and courteous. The establishment is nice and clean and the portions of food is enough to share with another person.

I ordered the Garlic Chicken on Grubhub last night around 10p.m…read more with mac &cheese,yams and vegetable rice. Could barely find the Garlic chicken pieces and when I did so hard could not eat. Also order another plate that was not packaged. Everything else was good except the string beans in the rice was not tender enough for me. On You-tube this restaurant looks awesome and so does the food. I think I ordered to late and the chicken was hard. I will try again

Elijah service was great and the food here is excellent. The decor of the restaurant was niceread more

The food was subpar--and I'm actually being generous saying that. My roommate and I flew 3,000…read moremiles specifically to try this chicken, and the experience was disappointing from start to finish. The cornbread was dry, the mac and cheese was mushy and lacked flavor, and the collard greens had far too many bitter stem pieces. Charles, I'm sorry to say that this meal did not come close to what I would consider Harlem's finest soul food. The chicken pieces were extremely small, not freshly made, and definitely didn't deliver the pan‑fried experience we were hoping for. To make matters worse, we were given the wrong pieces of chicken altogether. Lastly, the customer service was far from welcoming. Overall, this was not the experience we traveled so far for.