Soul Food Restaurants in New York, NY

“I never eat chicken breast because they are too dry, but I can say this is the best fried chicken I’ve eaten from a restaurant. Juicy not greasy I wasn’t tired after I ate the meal absolutely delicious!“

“It was a little bit overrated if considering the price. Everything was fine but nothing stood out.

The signature soup rice was mild. For me it was a little bit watery, like the meat/ bone was not cooked into the soup.

Kimchi dumplings were delicious. The skin was pliable even it was thin. Kimchi has a nice flavor too.“

“The food and service was amazing!“

“Had a fantastic first experience!!! Host and server fantastic with professional well groomed and friendly. 99 stars plus My new go to spot“

“Awesome food and like the most of their dishes“

“The food was delicious , service and staff were so attentive and accommodating , conveniently located a few blocks from Time Square .It is definitely a must in your next visit to NY .“

“The atmosphere is lacking, but the food is good. It used to be great, and now lack consistency. The service leaves something to be desired.
I come for the smothered chicken, but I don't go as often due to the increased prices and decreased service.“

“Birthday celebration for a friend and 13 others . Will be back again. Customer service outstanding. Atmosphere great. Had a wonderful time.“

“Although, born and raised in the BX and Harlem, I live in the Bay Area, CA 34yrs. I'm visiting fam in Harlem and they took me to BLVD Bistro. The food and service, exceptional! Love, love, love the greens, fried fish, yams, mashed potatoes and sausage gravy 😋“

“I am trying to get y'all down here so we can have a restaurant now here in Greenville South Carolina that will be something different to come down here to have one cuz they ain't never seen one like that before now here in Greenville South Carolina“

“Hands down best soul food spot in NYC“

“The hospitality is always on point when I dine there. The food is delicious. A nice small intimate setting. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others.“

“The food was cooked to perfection texture is perfect I must say and the staff is friendly and attentive so the service gets a five-star unfortunately the food doesn't quite hit like a Jamaican spot should the flavors aren't their. it is good don't get me wrong but it is lacking that Jamaican passion those hole in the wall spots have.“

“Had a pasta and pizza and they were both amazing. We are from Australia and found it hard to find a good restaurant in the Marina bay sands area and this did not disappoint. 5 stars“

“Roti in HARLEM! 🇹🇹 Tasty! 😋“

“I remember when it was a small luncheonette in East Harlem. It has several locations now and it hasn't changed. I love the food! I don't live in New York anymore, I live in Georgia now and NOTHING comes close. I loooove the red rice and beans, as well as the whiting. They are THE ONLY place I will get whiting because they fry the small to medium whiting that are DELICIOUS! Places out here like the large tasteless ones :( I could go on and on, when I visit home, they are the ONLY place I eat from. I miss them so much. I want this business to continue to thrive and the food appreciated.“

“you think your grandma is in the kitchen. you really won't believe hiw good all the food is.“

“The food is locally sourced daily. They offer 4/5 delicious entrees with delectable sides. Service was warm & attentive. Can't wait to return!!!“

“Scrumptious food! And they're practicing and implemented covid-19 safety measures for their customers.“

“This was my first time at Chef Rabbits place but I can already tell you that it won't be my last! I had the whiting fish sandwich and it was GOOD! My date had the chicken and Mac m cheese. All of the food was a hit! The concept of having a pop up restaurant in the middle of Harlem is genius! I can't wait to go back!“

“I was told about this spot thru a friend. I decided to check it out.
Food was very fresh, and tasty. I had the crab legs, shrimp, noodles, potatoes, and corn in a bag, with the signature sauce. So good!
I love the ambiance, music playing (not to loud) for you to bop your head to…but you can also have a conversation without yelling.
Service was on point and on time. For good food and chill vibes, I recommend ESO PESCO. I will definitely come again.“

“Excellent service and Plenty of options! Everything was amazing!“

“From bread service to the check, everything feels right. The team delivers exceptional service! You'll appreciate the comfortable, clean, and visually pleasing space. The cooking quality went beyond expected levels. The food here meets expectations.“

“On a snowy Saturday, we enjoyed delicious food and friendly service here. Large brunch (including an entree, salmon cake, eggs, and mimosa or Bellini) was $26, which seemed reasonable for the quantity and quality of food. The shrimp and grits was delicious, as was the pancake entree. Small brunch, without the eggs or beverage, was $16. Would definitely return!“

“We really liked the food, it tasted good and seemed like good quality. All five of us liked the food, even the vegetarians had a lot to choose from, the man working there was nice. The place is ordinary but if you want good food you can go there and eat or you can take the food with you.“

“I've ordered take out from the location on 117th Street twice and their food is delicious! First time I ordered All Fish. It was nicely seasoned and fried crispy. Second time I ordered the Fish and Shrimp dinner with Collard Greens and Candied Yams. The meal definitely hit the spot! The Collard Greens are quite tasty (I could order them as a side minus the Fish and Shrimp). I swear by their Collard Greens, they have a slight smoked flavor! I give them two 👍🏾👍🏾! The Candied Yams were delicious with a hint of sweetness to them. They get a 👍🏾 as well. Fish and Shrimp were tasty. Service was fast and professional. I highly recommend Lighthouse Fish Market and Restaurant to those who are looking for a reasonably priced, quality meal.“

“you think your grandma is in the kitchen. you really won't believe hiw good all the food is.“

“Title: Enthralled by Steppers Dance Group at Londel's in HarlemI had the pleasure of being invited to witness the incredible talent of a Steppers dance group at the renowned restaurant Londel's in Harlem. Despite a knee injury that prevented me from joining in the dancing, I was captivated by the mesmerizing performances I witnessed.The dancers displayed impeccable hand and foot coordination, executing intricate turns and movements with grace and precision. Their skill and passion for Steppers dance were evident in every step, creating a mesmerizing spectacle for all in attendance.The atmosphere at Londel's was electric, filled with excitement and energy as the dancers moved to the rhythm of the music. Although I was unable to partake in the dancing myself, I felt inspired and motivated to recover from my knee injury and return to the dance floor.Watching the Steppers dance group at Londel's was a truly unforgettable experience, and I am eagerly looking forward to the day when I can join in the fun and experience the joy of dancing once again after my knee surgery.I would highly recommend anyone in the Harlem area to visit Londel's and witness the incredible talent of the Steppers dance group for themselves. It is an experience that is sure to leave you in awe and leave you eagerly anticipating your next visit.“

“We picked up some dinner here a couple of nights ago and it was exactly what we were looking for: delicious food with fast, friendly service. They even gave us little pieces of yummy cake and a bottle of water! (I think they may have heard us debating about dessert and an extra beverage and kindly helped us out!) We shared the lemon-pepper wings, mashed potatoes, and collard greens -- all excellent! We will be back. Highly recommend!“

“100% satisfaction every single visit over the last 20 years!“

“If You Love Soul-Disco-Funky Music, the Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar is the Place For Your‼️🔊🎶🎵🎙️✌🏻🥇😍“

“The food was excellent. Thank you Earl. I will be back.“

“the restaurant says (poster outside) it accepts EBT card and also when we asked the staffs they said the same too. but when we ordered the food the staff said they dont accept EBT card, they only accept cash. Liar“

“It's an amazing experience

Vegetarian options: Jamaican foodReggae AckeeJammin CalalooItal StewRastaman Tofu

Dietary restrictions: Cook to orders based on your specifications

Kid-friendliness: They love kids there and they love the games choices available

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes plus ada bathroom“

“Just moved into the neighborhood and happy to find this local gem. Friendly and welcoming and food was 🔥. Highly recommend the catfish combo w/mac-n-cheese. They were out of collard greens and they substituted cabbage which was very tasty.“

“I remember when it was a small luncheonette in East Harlem. It has several locations now and it hasn't changed. I love the food! I don't live in New York anymore, I live in Georgia now and NOTHING comes close. I loooove the red rice and beans, as well as the whiting. They are THE ONLY place I will get whiting because they fry the small to medium whiting that are DELICIOUS! Places out here like the large tasteless ones :( I could go on and on, when I visit home, they are the ONLY place I eat from. I miss them so much. I want this business to continue to thrive and the food appreciated.“

“Haven't been at Row House for a minute. As always, great music, service and vibes. Food was on point too. I did the brunch menu Steak minus the eggs plus extra home fries (which I love). My waiter Nazario was awesome and very attentive even with the amount of tables he had. You won't be disappointed!“

“I remember when it was a small luncheonette in East Harlem. It has several locations now and it hasn't changed. I love the food! I don't live in New York anymore, I live in Georgia now and NOTHING comes close. I loooove the red rice and beans, as well as the whiting. They are THE ONLY place I will get whiting because they fry the small to medium whiting that are DELICIOUS! Places out here like the large tasteless ones :( I could go on and on, when I visit home, they are the ONLY place I eat from. I miss them so much. I want this business to continue to thrive and the food appreciated.“

“I've ordered take out from the location on 117th Street twice and their food is delicious! First time I ordered All Fish. It was nicely seasoned and fried crispy. Second time I ordered the Fish and Shrimp dinner with Collard Greens and Candied Yams. The meal definitely hit the spot! The Collard Greens are quite tasty (I could order them as a side minus the Fish and Shrimp). I swear by their Collard Greens, they have a slight smoked flavor! I give them two 👍🏾👍🏾! The Candied Yams were delicious with a hint of sweetness to them. They get a 👍🏾 as well. Fish and Shrimp were tasty. Service was fast and professional. I highly recommend Lighthouse Fish Market and Restaurant to those who are looking for a reasonably priced, quality meal.“