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.

This is definitely a go-to neighborhood happy hour spot. ALWAYS expect it to be crowded around this…read moretime. Happy hour specials are great, love the margaritas and the tacos. I cannot leave without ordering 1 or 4 of the 50/50s. Those will get you where you want to be. I've always had good experiences with service as well. One thing I will note is they automatically include gratuity and for some reason I've missed it on the receipt and they may have had complaints about this because a few times they have highlighted the gratuity portion.

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.

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!

I have not been here in years, but a wall to wall dance party that is still bumping at 2:30am will…read morealways be alright with me. I didn't see any food, and I didn't see any service because I never even made it to the bar. I only saw the DJ and the packed dance floor and that's all I needed to see. Plenty of potential dance partners and more than enough tunes to break a sweat.

TLDR: 5/5 - Yeah so that was the best omelette I've ever had and I definitely need to come back to…read morethis super cute place for dinner. Ordered: Jerk Mushroom and Vegetable Omlete - 5/5 If you've been following me you know i'm not that much of a breakfast person but rest assured The Good Good will be seeing me again. This is what I call a breakfast worth $25. Long story short, the Jerk seasoning changes the game; that is the secret sauce here. It brings out depth and heat to the rest of what you're eating. And then its also incorporated into the potatoes too and with the omlete oozing with juices it just makes the potatoes burst with flavor even more. This was one of those meals that you have to eat slowly because you don't want it to be gone. Service: 5/5 - It was great! Might be a little biased considering that we came right in the morning and a snowstorm just laid waste the night before. So even though I thought ahead and booked a resy safe to say that they were quite accommodating to the 4 of us in the establishment during our service. The tables are quite close together though so be prepared to have that instance where you're actively trying to not easvesdrop the table next too you. It seems as though they save their booths for bigger groups. With thhat all said, it is a little small in here so I'd still reccmomend you book a reservation.

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.

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!

Great food and drink choices. Just catch them on a non-busy day…read more Bathroom: *** (average) Quality: *** Quantity: **** Presentation: *** (okay plating) Price: $$$$ (a bit pricy for what you get) Ambiance: Loud/Casual/Busy/crowded Attitude: **** (very nice staff and attentive) Overall: went on a Friday, packed. Not that I didn't expect that but, it was too loud to even hear your table side guest. Things were pricey, and some food items weren't available. Maybe try again but, it's iffy.

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.