Everything good food was good mamosas were great atmosphere nice music good service excellentread more

The ambiance and music were great for Sunday brunch. My girlfriend got chicken and waffles and I…read moreordered shrimp and grits and both were good. We also had mimosas. The service was quick.

Another great night at Sugar Monk…read more Ambiance? Dim and Sexy Drinks? Creative, craft cocktails (and mocktails as well. Snacks? Went for the lava cake and it was good. There are always beautiful people and chill vibes here. Service is attentive and kind. Yeah, if you're in Harlem looking for smoky, chill vibes, come here!

What a cool, speakeasy vibe! Live music. Curated cocktails. Popcorn and Pretzels. They have food…read moretoo but did I tell you about the cocktails?! The bartenders are all about their craft but not in a pretentious way. They just put love into the drinks and you can taste it. Very tight space, reservations highly recommended.

Enjoyed my visit. Good food and great people. Warm inviting atmosphere. Good for the tacos!read more

4/14/2026 1:34pm…read more This doesn't override my previous reviews however I do not like when places round up the price (see receipt for $16.82). The amount doesn't show on a front facing screen when paying with cash so when I asked how much and the cashier said $17. It isn't until I'm settled in that I see the receipt. I find this to be in poor taste. And please do not trouble yourself to think I care what anyone thinks about it being only $.18. This is about principle.

So fun! This place has a low key vibe, with good food and hospitable staff. Open mic is a great…read moretime to go and hear some dope voices. The drinks are good and not watered down.

I came here for a game night with a Meet Up group. The spot is cute, a bit divey, but they have a…read moregood assortment of alcohol and enough space to host group events. They have a happy hour until 9pm. Dwanna (bartender) makes a great rum punch (I had two) and was able to recommend a vegan/vegetarian friendly meal. The service was great from start to finish.

King Ousmane is the man!!! Good vibes here on a Saturday night!!! First time here and it's…read moredefinitely a vibe!!!! Great hospitality & welcoming atmosphere! I got there late so I don't know if they serve food but they probably do! Good vibe will be back

I came to the Shrine World Music Venue with a few friends after a Friday evening at a cigar lounge…read more I had no expectations and had walked by the Shrine several times not knowing what was there along Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard. Unless you know about it, you can easily walk by, given it blends into the general Harlem cityscape, especially during the day. Then at night, especially during the afterhours when I was there, the scene flips and this place becomes turnt up! People were lined up trying to get inside at 0130. The bouncers were searching and patting people down, nothing absurd or overly intrusive. There is a cover charge and they take credit cards for the cover. As you walk inside, the bar in on your right. Keep going and the dancefloor awaits you. It's not that large, but people are generally very courteous. There are a few places to sit, especially in the back in the left corner. That is also where the steps lead you downstairs, presumably to the restroom, which I did not have to use. The vibe is poppin' inside and it is fed by the DJ on a stage in the back, playing Worldbeats, Afropop, Afrobeats, Reggae, Dance Hall, and Soca. They are setup for live bands here. The volume is high, but not uncomfortably or earsplittingly high. The people here are drawn to this vibe and energy. You can dance here all night and the air conditioning and ventilation are of the capacity to keep you and everyone else comfortable. Stick around until closing time at 0400 when everyone starts walking out and the AC nearly turns the Shrine into a refrigerator. For an unassuming place on the outside, it is clear this is a place you can come to with friends or a date if this is your vibe and it's hard to imagine anyone not enjoying this. Prices are reasonable too at the bar. They have a good selection of draught and bottled beer. Guinness on tap was $9 for a pint. They serve up the cocktails too. Four fun and returnworthy stars!

Food was deliciously seasoned, especially if you like a little spice. I thoroughly enjoyed the…read moreplantains and cod fish fritters. Both were fried, but surprisingly not greasy, which was great and didn't leave me feeling guilty for eating them during the same meal. The sautéed greens and jerk mushrooms were to die for. Delicious, and just spicy enough to catch your attention with the first fork full. The decor is beautiful, there's ample seating, and all of the staff are friendly, professional, and accommodating. It's intimate enough to come to on a date, inviting enough to come to dine solo, and spacious enough to accommodate your party of three or more. I'm impressed, satisfied, and hooked. I'll be back soon!

Very busy place with a supercool personality. I loved the decor and music choices. We went on a…read moreSaturday at opening time and by the time we left the restaurant was packed. The service was super helpful and we went for a few of their most popular dishes. Jerk mushrooms and Brussels sprouts: I'm putting them together because I found similar problems in both. First, they came at room temperature and tasted like they were barely reheated... not a good start. Second, both lacked flavor... tastes very plain. Last - just my opinion - I don't think the ingredients in both appetizers worked well together. I didn't enjoy either of them. Codfish fritters: disappointing. A very small serving of fritters that tastes like they had very little cod in them. They were more doughy than fishy. Branzino: although the fish was delicate and cooked perfectly, I wasn't a fan of the butter peri-peri sauce, which I found (again) lacking flavor. Hot honey fried: this was a solid dish, and the batter was sweet, spicy and crunchy as advertised. Overall, after reading the reviews my expectations were high. However, I'm not gonna lie, I was disappointed. Almost everything we ordered had problems, and considering their high price tag ($150 for the above), we were expecting more creativity and surely much higher quality. Sadly, I can't say I'd return, mostly because after having their most popular dishes, I'm not curious to taste other options on their menu.

Slow service . Decent drinks. Only chicken tenders were available even tho a full bar menu is…read morepresented online .

Illmatic Harlem sweetspot with some of the most talented karaoke singers you'll ever encounter…read more You'll feel like you just walked into a show at the Apollo Theater, seriously.

As a Marcus Samuelsson fan, I was very excited to dine at Red Rooster Harlem. I was the first to…read morearrive in my party which I must brag about because that never happens, but of course I arrived early for this special occasion. I promptly sat myself at the bar and took in the beautiful ambience that Red Rooster Harlem has to offer. After drooling over the menu, I ordered a Pom-o Paradise which I later found out is a pomegranate margarita on tap topped with Prosecco. This drink is ordered up to 500 times a day and rightfully so!! It was light and delicious. For dinner, I ordered the sweet potato and coconut soup. It was flavorful and memorable. I crave it as I write this review. I then had the jerk salmon bowl. As a Jamaican, I was skeptical, however I had faith in God and the chef lol. I have to admit I was a little disappointed when I saw that the small, roasted tomatoes were left whole, however, cutting into them as they elegantly burst into an additional sauce was an experience I didn't know I needed. The jerk rub was spot on and made me want to whip out my flag, but I surprisingly left it at home. I say all this to say, I had an amazing experience and can't wait to come back and try their highly recommended chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits, mac and greens, and more. Until next time, Red Rooster Harlem!

Saturday, 9th May 2026 Harlem, NYC…read more Rainy day 60s We were here for a Pre-Mother's Day Reggae brunch and to hear the music of the fabulous BROOKLYNERS Reggae band. It was wonderful to see customers get up to dance! Red Rooster's brunch menu had much to enjoy and we tried as many items on the menu as we three could. Of course we required 'doggie bags' to take home leftovers. - For Brunch we indulged on their: - Deviled Eggs, Cornbread, Fried Chicken on waffle, Red Velvet pancake with eggs and maple bacon, and Double Smashed Cheeseburger with Fries. Yes, we will have to work off the calories tomorrow, but so worth it! Good list of wines, beers, cocktails and various libations. Friendly staff and servers, although often moving at a slow pace. However, each were very friendly, warm and helpful with inquiries. Irie!

I'm a gay brother who doesn't go out to gay clubs, bars or lounges; but I found It was an actually…read morefun time especially on a Tuesday. Now I can't promise any I'll come any other night. But early Tuesday evenings I can do! I appreciate the fun

I think out of all the NYC bars/clubs I've been to, this is the BEST. The DJ was ok but I'm biased…read morebeing from Atlanta. I thought he played way too much RnB and went way too back in time for far too long....Lol! It's a tight fit inside as well. There is an area to play video games for gaymers.

I celebrated my birthday here last weekend with friends and had such an amazing time. The space is…read moreabsolutely gorgeous with a great vibe from the moment you walk in. The staff was professional, welcoming, and helpful from check-in all the way through the night. Our waitress was handling quite a few tables, so service wasn't always super attentive, but she was incredibly kind and made sure we were taken care of. The food was outstanding. Everything came out at the perfect temperature, was full of flavor, and beautifully presented with great portion sizes. The drinks were strong and delicious, I was definitely feeling it after just two. The DJ kept the energy up all night, but the real highlight was the saxophonist. Truly breathtaking and so talented, it took the whole experience to another level.

Nothing like a good old trip to Harlem to get some good food on Valentine's Day!…read more My wife made reservations for us a few weeks before. We got an early reservation which worked out well because the wait to get seated was very short. The restaurant advertised a prix fixe menu. But instead it looks like everyone got à la carte. To be honest it worked out pretty well for us because we really did want to try a lot of the food already on the original menu. The server took our order pretty quickly, and not long after our drinks and food started to come in. We loved everything except the fish soup. The vibes in the place were very good. We already enjoyed the music they were streaming throughout the event. And the place didn't feel too loud where we couldn't speak. I also love how they decorated the venue for Valentine's Day with balloons and all other types of cute things. An unexpected bonus surprise about the place is that they also do hookah! Would highly recommend people make the trip the Harlem to eat here.