I had a magnificent experience at Clay. The ambience was intimate, cozy, and classy with low dimmed…read morelights and modern furnishings in a clean neutral palette. It's a perfect date night spot to share deliciousness with a loved one. My friend and I shared three flavorful dishes-- a radicchio salad, the Confit Duck Leg and the Paccheri, a pasta with house- made pork sausage and broccoli rabe. The duck was so tender it fell off the bone. The pasta was intricate and tasted perfect when it was first served then veered a tad salty as it marinated (but still great). The salad was gorgeous on its own but even better accompanied by the mains. The duck was probably my favorite, but every bite complemented the next thing so well, that all of my senses were thoroughly engaged. I truly was having such a deep experience with the food that at one point I asked my friend to stop talking so that I could properly take in all the flavors. Oops. She loved the food too, so thankfully she understood. We topped off the meal with the buñuelos. We liked the sauce, but I'd say it's not memorable. I liked my orange wine, and my friend was indifferent about her drink. It was a pricey dinner but such a worthwhile experience. Can't wait to go back.

The service, the ambiance, the food, is ALWAYS amazing. My daughter and I made a reservation before…read morearriving in the city. My daughter worked here when she lived in Harlem a few years back. Of course we had to visit. No pics just us enjoying our food and cocktails while she caught up with chef and the manager. Clay will always have a special place in my heart. They truly took care of my baby when she worked there.

I'm surprised I've never written a review for this place considering how often I come here. It's…read moreeasily one of my favorite neighborhood spots in Harlem. The vibe is chill, relaxed, and very neighborhood-friendly. Even when it's busy, it never feels overwhelming, and they're usually very accommodating with walk-ins. The service is also some of the best I've experienced in Harlem. My go-to is the roasted duck, which is consistently excellent. It's cooked medium to medium-rare and comes with mango, onions, vegetables, and greens. Easily one of my favorite dishes in the neighborhood. The drinks are great too. I recently had the Nas, their take on a Manhattan, and it was incredibly smooth--one of the best whiskey cocktails I've had in a while. Overall, 10/10. A hidden gem on Lenox between 119th and 120th and definitely one of the best spots in Harlem.

Came in for NY Restaurant week! Ordered the Sage Knees and the Crime of Passion for our drinks…read more(both were enjoyed). We both had Brussel Sprouts, good, but the bites without the sauce did taste like bland Brussel sprouts. I had the lamb ribs, very good. They do warn you before that the ribs have a bit of fat on them, I think in the context of NY restaurant week I'm happy to pay it but as a solo entree, the amount of fat vs meat would have annoyed me. My friend had the duck, she enjoyed it. But it is very much salad with a side of duck, I believe she had 6 pieces of duck (pictured) and then a mango, arugula and onion salad. Dessert was very good, but I do hope those are not the usual portion sizes and maybe they just served smaller for NY restaurant week. Which I really didn't mind as I was full from the entree and sprouts. Servers were really nice, this place seems to have its regulars and a nice garden sitting area towards the back. Would overall recommend

10/10 experience all around. Buttermilk biscuits that were…read morelight fluffy and tasted like buttermilk! French toast that did not need syrup! Perfectly cooked bacon An exceptional moonshine punch. It was smooth and hit slowly. Catfish yummy! Greens-- we even drank the pot liquor (iykyk) from the dish! Melt in your mouth delicious! Shrimp and grits, amazing Cheesy grits, Mac n'cheese and a margarita. Everything was delicious! If we hadn't driven we probably would've had a second round of drinks. There were 4 of us. We dined sufficiently! To wrap up our birthday month, we drove in all the way from Maryland, just for brunch. It was well worth the trip!!

Love to go there for happy hour good drinks and appetizers and vibes however im…read moreKnocking off a star due to their policy of including the tip automatically on the check. this fact is not readily out there on the check or on the menu and after a few drinks one is not really paying too much attention leading to adding additional money to the bill instead of like on another drink or appetizer! For all of the owners philosophy about the community and being a black owned business etc this policy of adding the tip also sends a totally different message about and to the community. Im Not aware of any other restaurant on the strip who does that.

Our server Nahid was AMAZING!! He was so attentive and brought everything out in a timely manner…read more When I needed my coffee remade, he took it back with no question and brought out a fresh cup with a smile. Not to mention the food at The Ellington is always so yummy. Would definitely eat here again, and I hope we have Nahid as our server again :)

Food was delicious and our waiter,N Nahid was very attentive, courteous, professional and pleasant…read more The service could not have been better.

Amazing service the staff are so welcoming definitely would recommend and the food is amazing.read more

Big portions and delicious food 10/10…read more Best comfort food I've had would 100% recommend coming here for a visit

Harlem Renaissance is always a vibe…read more The atmosphere is just right every time, and the service is consistently amazing. My go-to is the branzino with a side of jollof rice and sweet plantains... it never misses. The Afro beats are always on point and really set the tone. I've also gone for brunch and it's pure vibes. Good food, great energy, and the DJ on deck brings it all together. Definitely one of my favorite spots.

I stopped into this restaurant for lunch. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked…read moreinto a cozy small restaurant. I sat and ordered: Grilled Octopus Lobster Mac and Cheese Short Rib & Mashed potatoes Pan Seared Flounder and Jollof Rice Cheesecake The food was good with the short ribs being my favorite! A good time all in all!

Small but mighty. Came from brunch on a Sunday and def would come back for the cod fritters and…read moreshrimp and grits again. The grits were very smooth and creamy, with big prawns. The cod fritter you definitely taste the cod and the tartar sauce was divine. Oh and the plantain with lime salt was interesting, not your typical gooey sweet plantains, worth a try. Love the ambiance and vibe. Saturday nights they have a live DJ! Very friendly service. Great flavor profile, a great spot to try if you find yourself in Harlem.

Came for brunch as it was recommended by a friend. We were able to get the las reservation spot the…read morenight before for 10am. We were promptly seated up one arrival and brought water. To order we started with the Harlem biscuit basket which was accompanied with butter and jam. This was delicious and I would go back just for the biscuit basket and the jam. Next, I ordered the French toast which were topped with berries, rum spiced whipped cream and pure maple syrup. My husband had the shrimp and grits. I sampled the shrimp and it was really good, very seasoned. I also had a side of home fries and to drink orange juice.

I really liked this place. The vibe is super cozy, a little quirky, and honestly just feels like a…read morefun place to hang out. We got the Winnie Smash with fries, wings, and a Caesar salad. The burger was probably my favorite -- juicy, filling, and exactly what I wanted. The wings were really good too, crispy and flavorful, and the Caesar salad was actually a nice surprise. I got the Happy Trial for my drink and I genuinely don't know how to explain the taste but it worked for me so much Overall, really cute spot, good food, good drinks, and a chill atmosphere. I'd definitely come back with friends.

I came here with a friend after finding this spot on Google while searching for a bar that served…read moregood food. I noticed the great ratings along with all the reviews and photos of the burger, so we decided to check it out. We ended up getting a table in the back room by the windows. The place has a very chill vibe. I also noticed they provide Uno cards, and a few people were playing while enjoying their drinks. I already knew what I was getting, the Winnie Smash ($18), a double-patty smash burger that comes with a house-style mac sauce and fries. The burger was solid, and I really enjoyed the crispy fries. I also ordered a side of BBQ sauce ($1.50). I washed it all down with a couple of draft beers. Overall, I had a good experience and would recommend this place if you're looking for good food and drinks in a laid-back atmosphere. * Street parking * Sunday Football special

TATIANA never steered us wrong. the Food excellent and the service was even betters. Solid soul…read morefood in NEW YORK!

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.

Went to meet some friends on a Thursday about 1pm. Great service provided by Jabie…read more He was patient and listened carefully to all our requests. The wango wings, were delicious. Everyone in our part of six was content. The Chopped salad was alo fresh and delicious and the cornbread tasted better than usual. The only disappointment was no Bronx IPA, but other than that we had a great time!

We wanted some Mac n Cheese And decided to come to Dinosaur…read moreBBQ. Since we were in the area. Ambience was classic BBQ decoration. Poster. Service was a bit slow even tho it wasn't busy. We waited about 15 mins to order drinks or food. We ordered Fried Catfish with Mac n Cheese and Salted Garlic potatoes and BBQ Ribs along with half chicken. Taste was just mediocre. Waitress was very sweet. Drinks finally arrived halfway through our meal. If it's a must have come just be patient with your food service.