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The Row Harlem

3.9 (189 reviews)
Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Sacheen V.

Came here to celebrate my birthday with my girls for brunch. What a time!! The crowd was dope. Grown and sexy. No one under 40 there. Music was everything! Drinks were strong as fuck. Service was impeccable! And the food wasn't that bad. It was okay. We ordered the mussels which I only had about 4 of. The scallops that weren't that great! Mac n cheese I thought was yummy. Shrimp and grits came out but friend ended up taking that home. The fish tacos were delicious . Some friends ordered chicken and waffles. That was aight also. Had a really really good time here! Would most definitely come back. The owner Ted was also so very accommodating to our group!

Passion fruit Frozen Margarita 10/10
Jelisa G.

Amazing staff They were kind enough to seat a party of 9 last minute. Everyone was great. Can't wait to go back. I would definitely recommend.

Beef Slider
Hunter S.

Staff is super nice and attentive and I always love the Harlem vibe. Folks are always laid back and welcoming. I love that about this place. I've had the sliders and Mac n cheese before, which were good. This visit, I tried the deviled eggs again, and they were well seasoned and the bacon just perfect. The steak I ordered was rough, however. I ordered it medium, but the cut was a terrible cut with a lot of sinew and fat, and the temperature ranged from well done on the outer edge to rare toward the middle. There was enough sinew I stopped eating. The mashed potatoes were under seasoned and the spinach overly salty. I had a couple drinks, which were pretty good and they give you a fun little shot to go along with each drink. That being said, I've had good food from here, and I would come here again for the staff and vibes alone, just don't order the steak!

Oxtail empenadas
Nathan D.

Good food, good drinks, and the customer's service is great! Got the oxtail empenadas and they were great.

Skillet mac n cheese
Erik S.

This place was a great spot for dinner to kick off our trip to NYC this past summer. We arrived on a later flight in LGA and had booked a cozy Air BnB in Harlem, and this place was right up the street. It was a bit of a rainy night, but inside this place was lively! We were seated immediately and offered drinks and menus. The menu was full of delicious options, classic and elevated soul food, we knew we'd found the right place immediately! We ordered some apps for the table, a couple of goat empanadas, and the parmesan truffle fries. These came out in a reasonable time, fresh and hot. Both were delicious! We found ourselves doing whatever we could to sop up the extra truffle oil with the fries, and the empanadas were gone in a flash. For dinner, I went for the lobster mac and cheese in a cast iron skillet, and wow. That was definitely the right decision! The mac was creamy, but had that perfect golden cheese layer ontop with crunchy buttery breadcrumbs. I found pieces of meaty lobster throughout, and the portion left me full. While there, we had a fun time mingling with the locals, and were offered a few drinks! It truly was the perfect place to take in the life of the city. We would not hesitate to come here again on a future trip.

Truffle fries
Rachel S.

First time and first stop in Harlem and it definitely set the tone for the rest of our visit to NYC. We were warmly welcomed into a really cool, modern space. Dark lighting and decor, but made for a really nice ambiance. Our server was super helpful and recommended some options for us. He raved about the MAC so we had to try it! The Row has super friendly staff that made sure we were well taken care of. We started with an order of the Row Fries, which I could have easily eaten instead of an entre because it was so good! The flavor was amazing and had the perfect texture (not soggy or too dry). I'd return for the fries alone, but the entre was bangin'! I ordered the Jerk MAC. I've had lots of types of MAC over the years, but this was my first with jerk chicken. It was amazing! Creamy, cheesy, spicy. And very filling. As we were leaving, the gentleman manning the door was SO friendly and offered lots of advice on where to get good food in the area. If I go back to Harlem for a visit, I will def. return to The Row!

Asian Wings and the shrimp fried rice. The rice is a new menu item and it was the bomb.
Latoya W.

First time at The Row. I played it really safe on food selection I ordered the Asian Wings and truffle fries and based on the waiters suggestion we ordered the fried rice that you can add shrimp, chicken, salmon bites too. We added shrimp. The shrimp fried rice was so good so I am definitely glad we got it. The wings and fries were great too. The location was cute and accessible. They had a DJ and a decent crowd for a Sunday evening. They do have outdoor seating in the front in back. Also I noticed they have a good happy hour with food and drinks. I will definitely be back to try more food out.

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Bambi E.

Upon Entering , there was a gentlemen I would say he was maitred. After all he wore the hat of security/host. Needless to say the gentleman was very nice and professional, I felt welcomed to enter the establishment. With that being said First impression was a HIT!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was romantically amazing, with perfectly dimmed lighting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was actually there for a book launch party, While waiting to order drinks at the bar I was handed a menu for appetizers.l, even though I wasn't very hungry. One could not resist trying at least two appetizers. I ordered the salmon bites and deviled egg with crispy turkey bacon. One may wonder why deviled egg, well to be honest not everyone can make a delicious deviled egg. After one bite, unbeknownst to me was perfectly whipped yoke with just the perfect amount of seasoning stuffed into the egg white and the crunch of the crispy turkey bacon was a matchless topper. I was already fully convinced that I would probably enjoy the salmon bites as well, and yes the salmon bites. They were visually enticing, the taste did not disappoint. They were very juicy with a light buttery sweet sauce, a perfect prelude to a delicious meal. The Row Harlem did not disappoint, Oh I almost failed to mention, the as close to perfection you can get Long Island Iced Tea. I highly recommend the Row and plan for on returning soon. $$$ Affordable.

Chicken Sliders and Home Fries
Anthony W.

The Row has great food and great ambience whether you are sitting inside, outside or on the back patio. The service is laid back but they take care of you with their attentiveness. I always return back here. Be sure to check them out as it's so worth it. Truly a crown jewel in HARLEM.

Chicken wings and waffle
Austin K.

Service was great, constantly refilling our waters. We made a reservation, but couldn't sit until the entire party was here. Once 3 of 4 was here though, they still allowed us to sit given the place was rather empty. The food was a mixed bag, but ultimately, they seem to lack flavor. We got the red velvet cornbread with strawberry butter, and it was just fine. Neither was very sweet or flavorful, although the strawberry butter's slight tartness was evident. I got the chicken wings and waffles - a good portion size, which I appreciated. The crazy thing about this is that I thought the wings were cooked just the right amount - crispy skins, and juicy meat in the inside, but the whole thing seemed to like seasoning! They're able to do the hard part of frying it to the ideal texture, but the taste was lacking unfortunately.

I loved everything I had. Really wonderful tastes and very different!
Mitchel S.

I've always been a big fan of Harlem, even when it was not chi chi or popular to do so. I felt a kindred spirit with this neighborhood because for the most part it has always gotten a bum wrap. It's same way with the Bronx. Whenever I tell people I grew up in the Bronx the eyebrows are immediately raised as if I lived in a jungle fearing for my life. Just like Harlem, it was a neighborhood filled with families doing their best each day to provide for their loved ones and get ahead in life .When I was growing up, I was warned by the media and those in my neighborhood that the last place I would want to be caught in was Harlem. And yet, I remember as a young boy back in the 60s, my Mom and I went to a funeral in Harlem to honor our cleaning lady's daughter who died from a drug overdose. Yes, we were the only white ones in the congregation, and yes ,the service was filled with emotion with lots of singing and clapping and crying and wailing. I had never experienced anything like that before but I felt very welcome and I loved being part of that experience. My next visit to Harlem was when my theatre friend Leonard was performing his club act at a bar in Harlem. This was in the 1980's and many neighborhoods in Harlem were still a bit sketchy. My ex-wife Susan and I wanted to show Leonard support and do it in a big way so she wore her fox coat and I wore my raccoon coat. I remember parking the car and in the very short distanced walk from the car to the entrance of the bar nightclub we were approached by about a dozen people. Nobody hurt us or meant any harm, but when you see two people in a fur coat and you're trying to figure out how to get some cash for dinner, why wouldn't you ask? I remember when my grandfather passed in the late seventies and left me $10,000 to buy a home. I ended up buying a cute little place in Jersey City for $35,000 but I had heard about brownstones for sale in Harlem at a really good price. I remember touring an absolutely exquisite three-story brownstone with all the original detail for $100,000. Out of fear from all I had been told about Harlem, I did not buy that house. God knows what it is worth today. So when the kids and I went up to New York last week to see a childhood friend star in Funny Girl on Broadway, we rented an Airbnb on West 140th Street in Harlem. We were definitely the only white people in the neighborhood but not only was everybody very friendly and welcoming to us, but I even thought people went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. If we were walking up the street and a group of friends were in a knock-down drag-out fight, they would politely stop as we approached them and continued tearing each other up after we left! And then there was the lady who purchased some groceries with a charge card and wanted to return them and get the cash. Of course, the store could not do that and you should have seen the scene going on. She advised us to go to another register and we gladly obliged. We appreciated her sensitivity! When we stepped inside The Row Harlem, we were warmly greeted and it had a really cool vibe to it. Looks like a restaurant and bar that has been in the neighborhood forever. We were quickly escorted to a table and one of the women at the bar offered us a free drink. See what I'm saying? So cool! The meal was absolutely scrumptious. We were hungry and it was our first meal in New York this trip, and I dare say my first meal in Harlem in decades and it was an absolute delight. The pictures will show you how lovely and delicious everything looked but the taste was even more incredible. I had never tried truffle fries before. it. What a unique flavor. Everything we ordered was really tops. Hearty portions, made with lots of TLC, nicely presented and a reasonable price for New York, It's not always easy to find the real deal and The Row Harlem delivered it tenfold! I got the feeling that most of the people in that place lived in the neighborhood. Lots of laughter and friendship at the bar and there seemed to be some kind of backroom where there was a private party or gathering going on. Everybody was so friendly that I almost had the nerve to go back there and see the festivities for myself. The service was impeccable and we never felt rushed or anything, Very casual but very professional I felt like they wanted us to stay. On the way out, the same lady who offered us a free drink when we arrived, at the end offered me to come back anytime I wanted for that free drink. Turns out she's the brother of the owner who I got introduced to and I made sure to compliment him on the meal. Next time you are in New York, don't do the typical tourist stuff. You can have Olive Garden and Tony Roma's when you get back home. Instead, take the IRT #2 or #3 to 135th Street and walk over to The Row Harlem for a wonderful taste of Harlem and a wonderful taste of an unusual meal!

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the food was AMAZING and the drinks were delicious!!! the service was GREAT AND AMAZING!!!!! thank you i will be returning!!

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How does the unlimited brunch work? Is it $25 on top of the price of an entre?

Is this a party brunch atmosphere?

No. It is just a good food atmosphere with families and friends. Good music but not the unlimited drinks dancing party.

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Did somebody say steak au poivre? All I can say is, I was blown away by the food, the drinks, the…read moreentertainment, the friendly staff, the cool decor, the Harlem experience.. what a great venue!

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!

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When my friend told me she was at brunch at Natives, i said why not. I'm from the area and wanted…read moresomething local with bottomless drinks for my mother. The service isn't what it should be, and that's on young staff management. I had situation with our bottomless mimosa, within 90 mins i only was served 1 craft, diabolical. After a convo with the manager, he corrected the situation. Food was A-1, my mother is a big critic so i wanted to see hat she said. I had the shrimp and grits and she had the jollof rice with red snapper. We also stared with some wings that was too spicy for her, but was ok with me. The drinks was strong, but slow. The atmosphere was great, the decor, ambience , the live musicians, it was really a treat in Harlem. I would recommend this place place first sure, it has a good blend of urban Harlem African culture.

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.

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