This place is a hidden gem in Harlem. With decades of culinary experience the food is incredible. I ordered the Ribs with Mac and Cheese. The portions are large and the meat was melt in the mouth texture. Once they get their liquor license this place will be harder to get a table. In the past I have had amazing burgers and fabulous lamb. read more

The corner lounge, very cozy and tight place. I came in too see the great Samara Joy sing and as you can see it was a packed house. Although it was packed I was able to still enjoy the show and hear her beautiful voice radiate throughout the establishment. The next time I come I plan to enjoy a nice dinner with live music. read more

The Corner Lounge - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

6:30pm Resy, Live Jazz, Saturday night, 6 people, 1 menu, order bottle wine and appetizers. Wine comes, only 1 appetizer, No Plates, No Utensils, tried to order dinner entrees, with multiple servers, bunch of attitude, no direct eye contact. No server took the time to ask a 6 person table, what they would like for dinner on a Saturday night at 7:30? Some people left to go home, the remaining people ordered more wine, a few dinner entrees asked multiple times, never received anything we ordered, except wine. Comped 2 orders of fries before we got our wine bill, the appetizers we didn't get were on the bill, we gave up on dinner entrees. If not for live jazz music, I doubt anyone would be here. Not worth the hassle! Bring your own food and bottle of wine next time. No food rating, never received anything to rate, except frites. read more

This place is not vegan but several of the dishes can be made vegan & chef Patrick was glad to accommodate. I ordered the lentil soup, quinoa salad & Brussels. EVERYTHING was delicious & the portion sizes were very generous so i had enough to take home for lunch tomorrow! The lentil soup is house made, not from the can & i could taste the love right along with the chopped carrots, celery & onions. The seasonings in the soup married together nicely; nice consistency, not too thick but still hearty. The quinoa salad was AMAZING!!! I didn't expect it to be so flavorful since this is not a vegan restaurant but the dressing was so tasty, the arugula was fresh & the tomatoes with sautéed onions layered well. The brussels delectable, seared not burnt & balsamic glaze on top added a nice touch. Service was fantastic, the Chef even came out to ask if I liked everything; I told him NO, I don't like it, I LOVE it & will definitely back. Don't let the menu fool you, this place has great options for vegans & the prices are reasonable. The ambiance is calming with nice healthy green plants decorating the window sills & corners. I'll be back, 5-stars highly recommend read more

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My first time at Corner Lounge. If you want weekend brunch without feeling you're still in the club from the night before, this is the place for you. Good music at an acceptable level to hear your tables conversation. I just got a couple apps, the Margherita flatbread with chicken and bbq wing. Pizza was not soggy and wing through not fried were nicely crisp with a tangy brown sugar sauce. At the recommendation of Belle server/ bartender (loved her) good vibes from her. I got the Devil Margarita, delicious if you want something lite to sip, this is the drink for you... read more

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Love, love, love this new spot in the neighborhood! The CL is located about 2 short blocks up from my son's apt, so three of us headed over there for dinner the other night and, WOW! There was plenty of seating and we were immediately greeted by a super friendly server All together, we ordered: The Caesar salad-excellent, large and covered in shaved parm The eggplant parmigiana app-Well prepared and delicious, the eggplant was baked to just the right consistency and the tomato sauce was perfect A house green salad-Exceptional. Greens tossed with a honey vinaigrette with roasted beets and small fried balls of goat cheese A seafood pasta dish that was delicious, HUGE, filled with fresh fish and definitely enough for two meals! ...and everything was plated/presented beautifully! The Corner Lounge is also located in a lovely spot, with big windows looking out at an old city church on one side and a playground on the other. I can absolutely see tables outside as well, once the weather gets warmer. There was also some mention of possibly starting a brunch service in the near future!! Overall, a fantastic addition to the neighborhood. 100% check this place out! read more

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A quick lunch spot! The burger was delicious! The fried shrimp were tasty! Good service!! read more

The Corner Lounge - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Found this cute little place on a whim and so glad I did. It's a quaint little cafe right on the corner, but inside is bright, airy and clean. It was crowded so we sat immediately - the waitress, Crystal, was very nice and came right over to bring us water and take our orders. We had a couple orders of fries and wings - I have to say the wings were huge but good and the fries was delicious. They do have lunch specials and are not very expensive - I would definitely recommend it and I will definitely return! read more

Oof, this place is going to take all of my money!! A friend recommended we eat here and oh my goodness, the reviews were right about this place! Upon first glance, it's bare and no frills, however the dishes are close to fine dining (but at reasonable prices)! When I went, there was only one hostess/server, so props to her for balancing it all! She was very attentive, periodically coming to us and asking if we needed anything. She also gave us great recommendations! I got the fettuccine with chicken and shrimp -- I usually don't like fettuccine... lmao I mistook the fettuccine as linguine and assumed I'd be getting a red sauce pasta, HOWEVER, the dish was so good!! The sauce wasn't too thick, it was just right. They serve a HEAVY portion of pasta and protein and even on an empty stomach, I had to tap out towards the end (like two more bites), because I just couldn't do it!! It was so much food! My friend got the penne with chicken, and oof, that looked good and filling, too! Apparently they sell out of the flatbread pizzas by the evening, so a heads up on that. For dessert, we got the Creme brûlée and chocolate cake with pistachio ice cream. I had the chocolate cake and ice cream and OH MY GOSH that pistachio ice cream!!! I was so confused because it looked like mint chocolate chip, but also like that blue ice cream from Cold Stone, but it wasn't -- it was such a fresh pistachio ice cream -- that even had pistachios in it for that extra crunch!! Ugh, if I could buy a pint of that ice cream I would... Overall, a fantastic experience all around!! I want to bring a bigger group so we can all try each other's dishes, ha! Cailin's Recommendations - Everything!!!! read more

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Worst meal I've had in Harlem so far. Flavorless, thin, tough, rubbery "chicken strips". Neither the breading nor the chicken had any seasoning whatsoever. The chicken had that pre-frozen taste and smelled and tasted a little off. Cloudy seltzer water (lemon/lime juice was automatically added without asking me beforehand). Mystery spicy white sauce that had no recognizable taste. The meal was a rip off at $17.38. The only good thing from this meal were the fries and the ketchup. Shake Shack has MUCH BETTER chicken and fries for cheaper. Save your money and go there. read more

The Corner Lounge - Chicken strips with fries and seltzer water: $17.38. RIP OFF. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The Corner Cheese Burger is to die for. I first tried this place when I was visiting New York and staying at a nearby Airbnb. I have since moved to the city and still order from this place and it is so good. I've tried a few other things on the menu however, I usually keep going back for the corner cheeseburger and it is honestly one of the best burgers I've ever had, everything that I've had on the menu has been great and the staff is always friendly if you're in uptown and looking for a cozy little spot to grab a bite the corner lounge is your spot! read more

The Corner Lounge - Corner Cheese Burger - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by late night to see how the establishment operates and let me start off with this, customer service was great and attentive, which certainly made up for the lack up ambiance the environment was lacking. On one side of the coin the place offers a warm and somewhat home/cozy aspect. The other side makes me feel that a little redecorating could go a long way to keep up to date. It is called The Corner Lounge, after all! Next is the food, started with the Calamari with a side of Corner Fries , accompanied with a delicious garlic aioli. Presentation and Plating was nice and offered a nice touch to the dishes. Main dish was the corner BBQ ribs with Mac&Cheese, 5/5 highly recommend. Seasoning was on par and the tenderness of the ribs is *chefs kiss*. My only issue was the Caesar Salad, heavy on the cheese and dressing played down the lightness of the greens. Croutons make it hard to not get again though .. All in all stop by if you're in the mood for good quick quality meal if you're in the area! Compliments to the staff, thank your service. read more

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This food is amazing. The plating was gorgeous. The service was gracious. And it's Black Owned. I would've never thought to pair oxtail and short ribs with fettuccine but oh my goodness.... It was divine. This BK girl would definitely make the trek uptown again to dine here. read more

Discovered this amazing restaurant @cornerlounge in Harlem! The food is just exquisite!!! The Spaghetti With Lobster Sauce And Half Lobster was incredible! mis try!!! And the the corner cheese burger was juice and delicious!! what a gem !!!!! Must visit if you are around!! read more

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Great place for brunch or dinner. Food and service were top notch. My friend and I split orders of shrimp & grits and avocado toast, both very good. We also got a carafe of mimosas. Also a very quiet corner and a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. read more

Five stars aren't enough for this hidden gem. Then they say good things come in small packages they were talking about Corner Lounge. Nestled on the corner of East 130th Street and Madison Avenue in Harlem, NY Corner Lounge is a cozy delighted that will ignite all your senses. From the eggplant parmagiana to the warm bread, to the seafood soup...I could go on and on. The only way to experience this treasure is GO! You will not regret it. Including the great cuisine is the fabulous Chef who you can tell from every bit has put his heart and soul into each dish. I know I will be back. read more

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Truly solid place with ridiculously low prices. Like I don't understand how they could possibly charge so little for so much. AND the quality is exceptional. I'm confused. Their ribs dinner plate is a highlight. When I tell you the ribs fall off the bone, I mean they literally cannot be picked up whole. They are smothered in a standard sauce; not my favorite. However, the garlicky green beans and hefty side of mac are absolutely fabulous and of notable quality. The whole thing is insane for $15. Other amazing options are the chicken sandwich and burger, both of which come with fries dusted in herbs and parmesan. They do two pieces of flattened breast, which maximizes crispy in the chicken sando. Their burger is really flavorful and very juicy. Each includes fresh tomato, lettuce, pickles, and a Dijon - ask for an extra sauce if you like em soaked like I do. They could really get away with charging far more than $10 for these bad boys, but I'm happy they don't. You should definitely go. read more

My husband ate there once, and raved about it. I can, and Food was great! Will return back!

The serving is large. Food is really good. Service is great. Place is clean. Ambiance is good. Would definitely come back. read more

The Corner Lounge - Seafood pasta - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The atmosphere is unpretentious and the food is a culinary delight. As a first time diner, I played it safe and ordered the bbq shrimp with chicken, sauteed spinach and fingerling potatoes...all perfectly cooked with flavor out the wahzoo! I should have ordered dessert! I dined with nine of my Sorority sisters and every one of our plates arrived like clock work...which tells me this is not your run-of-the-mill friend-of-the-family cooking in a pop up restaurant space. I met the chef... he does savory so well! As a resident of Harlem, I would definitely call this place a "must dine experience"...all the way down to the old school music play list with beautiful plating. Annnd feel free to bring your own wine too. #winning read more

The food here is delicious but the customer service is very often abhorrent. The first time I dined in, I was left sitting with my dirty plates for nearly 15 minutes until I had to go and hunt down a worker to ask for my check. The person who brought my check was the chef, and he did not say one word to me during the entire interaction--not hello, not sorry for the wait, not thank you for dining with us. I remember feeling notably turned off by this because at the same time as I was signing my bill, a white couple walked by and he stopped and engaged them in eager, pleasant conversation. Other times--like last night--the customer service for takeout has also been off putting. I ordered a meal for pick up at 7:55pm, with grubhub saying it would be ready at 8:25pm. I enter the restaurant at 8:30 and say I'm picking up a grubhub order for [my name]. The woman at the front desk says it isn't ready. I say okay, how long will the wait be? She becomes riled up in her response, "I don't know! We have a lot of orders." I ask again, "you can't give me an estimated time?" Again she responds incredulously and with a tone of annoyance and upset. "No! We have plenty of orders." I was on the phone with a friend and just stepped away, because I had never had such an absurd reaction at a restaurant--being told they could not give me any information about when the food I ordered half an hour ago would be ready, because they had "other orders." 2 mins later she put the takeout bag with my name on it on the counter. I say thank you. She stops me--"you have to confirm that you have received your order." I say, "what do you mean?" She then tells me again that I need to confirm that I have received the order. At that point I realize she is not only unversed in customer service, she clearly has some other issue of which I was not aware. I live next door and often ordered from this place due to convenience, but on several occasions I have gotten the message that I am not worthy of being treated like a paying customer should be. I've gotten the message and will no longer spend my money there. read more

The food was amazing, Dj played all multiculturel music, service was impeccable. I would recommend this place for brunch etc.

Listen, this is my third time ordering take our from here this week...I'm going to have to delete the postmates app. I ordered the Flank Steak and Lobster Mac & Cheese and it really tasted so good. I really think everyone should know how good the food is, you should eat here! read more

Great lunch with the family. We walked in and they were able to accommodate our party of 9, they were very flexible with the kids ordering off-menu (spaghetti with bacon?). All the dishes were tasty- pizza, burgers, salads, calamari, chicken fingers, pasta - they had something for everyone. Support this local establishment! read more

Great food, amazing service! Never a long wait and great healthy and indulgent food options for the neighborhood.

I've been to the Corner Lounge a couple of times and enjoyed it on both occasions! The menu has a lot to offer, and the food was delicious! The ambience was fun and allowed for great conversation. read more

I liked the service was quick food arrived hot , they also called me to let me know they were out of something which I likef

Awesome food and big servings. Flavor packs a punch. It's BYOB as well. Reasonably priced. Good songs and ambiance.

Great little restaurant offering flavorful and healthy dishes at a very reasonable price. I had a lovely lunch there and for the moment they are BYOB with outdoor seating coming. The chef/owner was kind and talented. read more

The food was amazing! Best Brussels sprouts and grits I've had. The lobster Mac was also delicious. I would've eaten this every night of our trip. The service was also great! read more

Pizza was super good--totally worth having after my five year pizza hiatus. The steak sandwich was really tasty but a touch salty and it was a smaller size than I expected. I got a soup with the sandwich however, and that was a big portion. Take out was fine. On the site I had a 10% discount but it went away when I went to pay with card in person. I'm glad I didn't dine in bc it was kind of hot in the restaurant. Overall, worth every bite. read more

We discovered this place last on a quiet corner in Harlem. What a great surprise! The menu was interesting and diverse. We had two appetizers and two mains. Everything was fresh, perfectly prepared, and delicious. No liquor license yet so BYOB. Decor is limited but the place is spotlessly clean. Everything to love here. Going to make this our weekly place. read more

I got the salmon burger and it was so bad. No seasoning at all and the bread was way too hard.

Absolutely delicious soul food. Kind staff, beautiful location and building. The food is fresh and high quality. Highly recommend.

Great food at great prices!! I ordered delicious flank steak and potatoes, and my roomie ordered pasta with truffles. She really liked her meal too. read more