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    Harlem Seafood Soul

    4.0 (74 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Seafood Combo
    Erika S.

    I visited this food truck during the Harlem uptown night market. I waited over an hour to get some so I knew it had to be good. She did not disappoint! The seafood combo was delicious I was so glad I waited and now I wish I had more

    Leila M.

    Oh my goodness... Traveling from California/Arizona to Harlem/Brooklyn to try this spot was so worth it! Everything, I mean absolutely everything was seasoned & flavorful. The shrimp & and grits were so creamy and tasty that you can really taste the garlic & butter! Whiting filet was so crispy from the first bite to the last. When it says Jumbo Shrimp, you betta believe it. Let me finish with this, those mac & cheese balls are not bites, they are BOMBS Auntie Tami got it goin' on #sistertrip #HarlemSeafoodSoul

    Shrimp and grits
    Kyle W.

    If you're looking for soul food, this is where it is at. It is a very humble food stand that serves up some fattening yet comforting selection of southern food like shrimp and grits and po boy sandwiches. We got the shrimp and grits and fish po boy and they were pretty solid. The shrimp and grits was $12 but it was pretty small, and the fish po boy was of slightly better value but I could have gotten the food elsewhere for cheaper. Regardless, they were above average in quality, and the grits is overflowing with flavor. It is a bit greasy though, as I can see a spoonful of oil in the shrimp and grits. Definitely share with someone as it could be very filling. Fish po boy was good, a little bit heavy on the mayo. It is something to try, but I feel like the star is the shrimp and grits for sure. For a cherry on top, they were excited that people go to great lengths to check this place out, so they do appreciate the customers. "I appreciate it" as they say.

    Grits are amazing!
    Jamel O.

    Seafood often makes me nervous. Nothing about Seafood at Harlem Seafood Soul makes me nervous. The food really is pretty amazing. I recently had fish and grits and I seriously just threw some hot sauce on it and ate it while sitting on a chair nearby. They even made me an extra piece of fish. So far, everything I have tried is pretty amazing.

    Mac and cheese fried
    Ronnakrit R.

    I ordered all the food and, honey, they are not worth the price and hype. Especially not 3 tiny balls of Mac and Cheese fried for $8 that don't even taste good. Im deeply dissappointed.

    Shrimp & grits!
    Artesia H.

    Saw Chef Tami on the Netflix series "Street Food USA" and I loved her spirit so much that I was determined to visit Harlem and find her! Safe to say she was just as charismatic in person. Reminded me so much of my favorite auntie. The shrimp & grits were bomb and the fried Mac n cheese balls, OMG! Harlem is blessed to be served by Chef Tami

    Mac and cheese bites.
    Toniya D.

    READ THE REVIEWS. I'm on of those people who are rarely disappointed in places and things I try due to reading the reviews it's important I'm spending money on my FOOD I expect it to be GREAT as a foodie, I saw this place a lot and never went but decided to finally try it out, didn't have cash so I venomed I got 2 spicy fish tacos and Mac and cheese bites. Came out to $17 even. I was the third person to place an order and by the time it got to me the owner kindly let me know she forgot my order so I had to repeat it again and wait even longer she claimed for my kind patience for waiting I would get 3 Mac and cheese bites instead of the normal 2?? They are $7 I expecting 3 and the tacos are $5 a piece. The Mac and cheese bites were hot but not like pull a part yummy you get at the cheesecake factory and it came with no sauce. I got to fish tacos 1 mild and one spicy VERY MEDIOCRE. Literally something you can make it home tortilla wrap and some hot sauce and lettuce and the fish was not like hot and fresh at least I tried it wouldn't come again still going to eat it I spent money on it.

    sad $16 shrimp & chips

    Honestly the worst customer service I've ever had waited an hour and 13 mins for $16 shrimp and fries for what looked like an $8 portion . Not to make it a race thing but every customer that happened to be non-black was taken care of with the utmost respect and high energy and they came and went with no problems they got their food first multiple orders were placed vs my one order and they still managed to be served while the orders were placed after mine . An hour and 13 min wait and not even an apology or free water was offered WILL NEVER VISIT THIS TRUCK AGAIN.

    Food Truck

    4th of July, BEST Buttermilk Chicken and Fries. Absolutely delicious!!! The smile on the young man that worked the food truck was an added plus. Amazing home cooking. You have to try it

    Elle B.

    Decent food truck. I came here after strolling past here a few months ago. Came back to visit after I seen a video on YouTube, featuring Ms Tami! Delighted to return! Had shrimp and grits, fabulous for such a cold day! Heats up your stomach well! Good amount of shrimp! Had the fish taco, was a bit disappointed in this because it was COLD, disappointing, especially since you have to wait so long for your food. She is starting a catering event brunches on Sundays! I would love to go to that!

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    Video visited the spot at City Point Mall food was amazing, customer service was impeccable. Recommend this spot fo anyone to try

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    4 years ago

    Not worth it. Unprofessional. No care for customers. Acting like a celebrity. Will not visit again

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    4 years ago

    Best shrimp and grits I've ever had! Chef Tami and the rest of the crew are a delight. Also a big fan of the shrimp po boy

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    Seafood has no taste , service was the worst lady at the window had a very bad foul language. Wouldn't recommend it to my worse enemy !

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