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    The Corner Lounge

    4.5 (34 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Kerrie D.

    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!

    Diana V.

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

    Fettuccine with Chicken and Shrimp -- an off the menu item that's so freaking good!!! So filling!
    Cailin C.

    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!!!!

    Chicken strips with fries and seltzer water: $17.38. RIP OFF.
    Carol M.

    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.

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    Daniel D.

    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!

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    Ronnie G.

    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.

    Seafood pasta
    Jonathan L.

    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!!

    Half Chicken and Shrimp Entree with garlic masked potatoes ad potatoe fingerlings.
    Nicole N.

    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.

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

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

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    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

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    5 years ago

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

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

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

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    4 years ago

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

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