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3.2 (450 reviews)
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Happy hour specials
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Excellent fried Crispy Goat Cheese Salad
Ann Marie R.

Not your typical pub food. My friend and I had a late lunch yesterday and were pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. And also the Expresso Martini! We had a crispy goat cheese salad with lots of stuff in it and the creamy Parmesan risotto and shrimp, which was super delish! The service was excellent. Our waitress was highly attentive. Looks like this could be a regular spot for bites.

Why I love this place!
Marianne W.

The District had my attention when it first opened 12 years ago. I've put off my review because I thought I would return. I have been pleased that they survived all these years. It appears if you're a fan it's all or nothing compared to the one star reviews! I'm sorry I missed a Yelp UYE years ago. I wanted to meet the other Yelpers but I'm just not a fan of this atmosphere. If you want to know the truth I would go across the street to Barking Dog in a heartbeat!! Check it out and write a review.

Steak and cheese hero with sweet potato fries.
Andrew K.

Stopped in for lunch with a couple of friends and was pleasantly surprised. Although modestly rated by other Yelp reviewers, we found much to like about our experience. To start, a generous happy hour from 12-8. Some decent beers on tap and the food was not too shabby. Service was very friendly. The bartender in particular. We'll be back!

Hamburger with Hand Cut Fries Lunch
Geo B.

Great tasting. Fresh fries It was really really quickly. Next time I will order the fries without salt.

Jess W.

It's a raw 3.5. It wins on decor and I just came back from London, so it was a pleasant surprise to see a real pub. Will come back to watch football but not eat again Food 3/5 The veggie burger was dry and I said a side of broccoli, which means I wanted the fries with the burger but ordered and extra side of broccoli They subbed the broccoli for the fries Burger was so dry I had to order a side of avocado Juniper breeze tasted like a jolly rancher and not cocktail, which can be good or bad depending on your agenda :) Shepherds pie-- WINNER of the night. So much potato AND meat Service 2.5/5 The staff is not busy nor is the restaurant but they are spacey and you gotta flag them down to get their attention Even a side of avocado took over 7 mins albeit nobody else was eating We had to get the bus boy and host because we could not flag down our server in a non busy restaurant Price 4/5 One drink 2 entrees Side of avocado $69 before tip Cleanliness 4/5 Bathroom is 3 stalls in basement Sinks are separate from toilet

Pear Apple Avocado Arugula Salad with Feta Cheese and grilled chicken with a happy hour glass of rose
Tamara L.

Solid salad and GREAT happy hour deals! I would love to be back here. Nice ambiance as well!

French Toast
Marijke K.

Came to the district because I was looking for a casual brunch place (with walk-in availability) - the menu was pretty standard but the cocktail options were great. Our food came pretty quickly and my French toast was tasty. There's definitely a sports vibe which could be a pro or con, depending.

Manhattan clam chowder
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I stumbled upon this bar while on the upper Eastside. I just missed happy hour but the drinks were still very fairly priced. I was able to get a seat and watch the Knicks play. I ordered Manhattan clam chowder which was a special for that night. It was OK. My cocktail was delicious! The wings were good with the sauce on side. Price point was good and that needs to be acknowledged as sometimes New York's drink prices can be outrageous. Staff was friendly and accommodating. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and they even have a TV in their outdoor area. I Would definitely recommend this place and return again on a Friday night.

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Good food at a great price. We enjoyed watching the game here, and Dara, our server, was amazing.

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Archer & Goat

Archer & Goat

4.4(262 reviews)
1.4 mi•Harlem
•$$

I'm surprised I've never written a review for this place considering how often I come here. It's…read moreeasily one of my favorite neighborhood spots in Harlem. The vibe is chill, relaxed, and very neighborhood-friendly. Even when it's busy, it never feels overwhelming, and they're usually very accommodating with walk-ins. The service is also some of the best I've experienced in Harlem. My go-to is the roasted duck, which is consistently excellent. It's cooked medium to medium-rare and comes with mango, onions, vegetables, and greens. Easily one of my favorite dishes in the neighborhood. The drinks are great too. I recently had the Nas, their take on a Manhattan, and it was incredibly smooth--one of the best whiskey cocktails I've had in a while. Overall, 10/10. A hidden gem on Lenox between 119th and 120th and definitely one of the best spots in Harlem.

Came in for NY Restaurant week! Ordered the Sage Knees and the Crime of Passion for our drinks…read more(both were enjoyed). We both had Brussel Sprouts, good, but the bites without the sauce did taste like bland Brussel sprouts. I had the lamb ribs, very good. They do warn you before that the ribs have a bit of fat on them, I think in the context of NY restaurant week I'm happy to pay it but as a solo entree, the amount of fat vs meat would have annoyed me. My friend had the duck, she enjoyed it. But it is very much salad with a side of duck, I believe she had 6 pieces of duck (pictured) and then a mango, arugula and onion salad. Dessert was very good, but I do hope those are not the usual portion sizes and maybe they just served smaller for NY restaurant week. Which I really didn't mind as I was full from the entree and sprouts. Servers were really nice, this place seems to have its regulars and a nice garden sitting area towards the back. Would overall recommend

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Archer & Goat - Glazed Lamb Ribs with cauliflower leek purée

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Renaissance Bistro Harlem - Lobster & Shrimp Salad

Renaissance Bistro Harlem

4.1(466 reviews)
2.1 mi•Harlem
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Locally owned & operated
Outdoor seating

I see why this restaurant has great reviews. The food and drinks were amazing. The Bronzino was the…read morebest I ever had. Omg it was absolutely incredible delicious. Words cannot describe how good it was. Please taste it for yourself. I promise you will not be disappointed. The drinks were just as good as the Bronzino. Service was great too. The bartender was very friendly and polite. Definitely a must visit if you're ever in NYC.

Came here on Thursday because, my friend said, they were having an anniversary party with passed…read moreo'dhourves. I made my way after work - it's very small with a full bar and limited seating inside but with seating outside. Older crowd but Dj was good. Thankfully a table was free and someone got me a chair. As I waited for my friend I ordered the Ginger martini, Dibi lamb, and Crusted Ahi tuna all on the Happy-hour menu from 5 to 8 I believe. The ginger martini was very good. I didn't care for the dibi lamb & the tuna was ok. My friend ordered the chicken tacos and wings; she recieved four wings which she said, was spicy and similar to buffalo wings- they were small and looked like baby wings lol. She said the tacos were good. We were given appetizers of beef empanadas mushroom fried balls, and vegetables rolls. The empanadas and mushroom balls were good. We didn't care for the vege rolls. I also tried the bissap drink and didn't care for it. All in all I would recommend. Service was lacking a little.

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Trufa Restaurant - Trufa Burger with Swiss Cheese
 Nine oz burger with swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and truffle aioli. Served with French fries

Trufa Restaurant

4.1(360 reviews)
2.7 mi•Harlem
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Trufa is one of those cool confident laid back spots that somehow runs like a tiny culinary command…read morecenter. The place is small but not cramped and they use every inch wisely. Inside is my preferred move since the outside area is high traffic but you will always find a few brave souls happily dining at the two or three outdoor tables no matter the weather. The kitchen sits right in the middle of the action and the team works like a calm SWAT unit trained in gourmet precision. You order your food and it comes out in perfect time and the wild part is everything here tastes good. Truly everything. Most dishes run around sixteen to twenty dollars, unless you feel like leveling up to their specials which are worth every penny. I have had the meatball sandwich, the Truffle Burger with Swiss cheese and French fries Provencal plus other burgers like the Hamilton and California. All excellent. The pasta too. This is the kind of place where you leave full and happy for the rest of the day. Friendly staff, great energy, consistent quality and zero misses. Easily five stars. Cheers.

Lovely and cozy Italian restaurant. It feels like a hole-in the wall, there is very limited seating…read moreand it's very casual inside. The staff are extremely friendly, and service was fast. I loved the orecchiette pasta I had, it was hearty and a good portion size. The caprese salad was delicious as well! The prices are great here, I definitely recommend a try!

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Trufa Restaurant - Cozy and comfortable seating

Cozy and comfortable seating

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Trufa French Toast

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The Edge Harlem - Dark Cocoa: (Listed As A Mousse- But It's More Like A Pudding)

The Edge Harlem

4.1(869 reviews)
2.5 mi•Harlem
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Amazing food selections, excellent customer service, great vibe amongst staff and customers…read more The ambiance is comfortable and inviting. The owners are amazing. Great for date night, family or girls/boyz night out.

The Edge's menu purports to blend "the flavors of Jamaica & England with a little New York…read moreattitude." My friend and I were excited to try the Jamaican side of the menu. We started with drinks. She ordered the passion fruit margarita and I went with the tamarind mango margarita. We were told the margaritas are made with a wine based cocktail instead of tequila or mezcal since the restaurant only serves beer and wine. We've never had margaritas made with wine before, which should have been our first clue to skip the cocktails. Unfortunately we were feeling adventurous and neither of us ended up enjoying our drinks. Mine lacked any hint of tamarind, had a subtle mango flavor, and tasted more like a mocktail. My friend said hers tasted like a tart beverage. We ordered the codfish fritters to start and they were a delicious appetizer. We shared the jerk chicken and pancakes and the plantain crusted crab cakes for our entrees. The pancakes were light and fluffy. Unfortunately the jerk chicken was a huge letdown. We were expecting authentic Jamaican flavors. As someone who grew up eating jerk chicken and has enjoyed the real thing in Jamaica numerous times, this wasn't it! I was also surprised to be served a chicken cutlet instead of an actual breast, thigh, or wing portion of chicken. We did not enjoy the chicken. The crab cakes were well done and topped with a stale tasting chip. The fried plantains that accompanied the dish were mushy. We did not enjoy this dish either. My friend ordered the housemade chocolate chip bread pudding, which she said had everything under the sun on it. She enjoyed it, but said it didn't taste like any bread pudding she had ever tasted. Overall, the restaurant's concept is cool, but not well executed. The service was good minus the delayed water glass refills. Unfortunately, the food and drinks were a huge disappointment!

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Bar area

The Edge Harlem - Festive: (Sister's B'day+Spiced Bread Pudding)

Festive: (Sister's B'day+Spiced Bread Pudding)

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Bird in Hand - Chicken and waffles and steak and eggs

Bird in Hand

4.3(101 reviews)
3.0 mi•Harlem

Came for a Knicks game reservation, left with a new favorite nightcap spot. The staff are absolute…read moregems. They were kind, accommodating, and genuinely helpful from start to finish. Bird in Hand has a lineup of fun weekly events (Oyster Mondays, trivia nights, and more), plus a delightfully eccentric cocktail menu. My partner and I tried the Bambi and Strawberry Fields Forever, and both were outstanding. Bonus points for being a cocktail bar that actually has great food. The fried chicken dinner plate was excellent--crispy on the outside, remarkably juicy on the inside. A fantastic first impression, and definitely not my last visit

Lovely room, attentive service, food fell short…read more We visited Bird In Hand on a recent evening while in town visiting our son in Hamilton Heights. The space itself is genuinely beautiful -- dim lighting, warm decor, and a moody, inviting atmosphere that makes it feel like a proper grown-up neighborhood spot. The service matched the room. Our server was attentive, gracious, and knowledgeable, and the front of house clearly knows what they're doing. The food, unfortunately, didn't live up to the rest of the experience. The pork chop arrived dry, which is hard to forgive on a cut that should be the kitchen's pride. The steak was competently cooked but unremarkable -- no real seasoning, no char to speak of, nothing that set it apart from a passable home-cooked version. For a restaurant at this price point, the kitchen should be delivering more. I'd happily come back for cocktails at the bar -- the n and the staff deserve that. But on the food alone, there are better options in the neighborhood.

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From the entrance

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Clay - Grass Fed Burger w fries

Clay

4.2(237 reviews)
1.8 mi•Harlem
•$$$

I had a magnificent experience at Clay. The ambience was intimate, cozy, and classy with low dimmed…read morelights and modern furnishings in a clean neutral palette. It's a perfect date night spot to share deliciousness with a loved one. My friend and I shared three flavorful dishes-- a radicchio salad, the Confit Duck Leg and the Paccheri, a pasta with house- made pork sausage and broccoli rabe. The duck was so tender it fell off the bone. The pasta was intricate and tasted perfect when it was first served then veered a tad salty as it marinated (but still great). The salad was gorgeous on its own but even better accompanied by the mains. The duck was probably my favorite, but every bite complemented the next thing so well, that all of my senses were thoroughly engaged. I truly was having such a deep experience with the food that at one point I asked my friend to stop talking so that I could properly take in all the flavors. Oops. She loved the food too, so thankfully she understood. We topped off the meal with the buñuelos. We liked the sauce, but I'd say it's not memorable. I liked my orange wine, and my friend was indifferent about her drink. It was a pricey dinner but such a worthwhile experience. Can't wait to go back.

Clay is a popular option for an elevated meal uptown, which had been suggested to me by multiple…read morepeople before we came for dinner on a recent frigid evening. The downstairs area is an especially cozy, inviting space. The food is safe but well-executed new American cooking. We shared the popular gnocchi, which was perfectly textured, and the chickpea mushroom burger, which was on the plainer side but had a hearty, fulfilling flavor. I enjoyed the thick-cut fries on the side as well. I would pass on the nut and buckwheat appetizer next time. This honestly felt like something you'd be served on a flight (but probably in business class, to be fair).

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Clay - Bucatini

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Cordial

Cordial

4.3(21 reviews)
2.7 mi•Harlem

This place is beautiful oyster,guacamole & ceviche tostada…read more The ambience & worker A1. romantic,girls night a solo date.

I'm genuinely upset to not be BOASTING about Cordial. I've been passing this place for months…read morealways too busy to stop in and finally had the opportunity to dine in. Allow me to set the scene. I had a great dinner with a friend on a Saturday night near by and decided to finally pop into Cordial to see what they had for dessert. We were so excited to see chocolate fondue with seasonal fruits and a red wine poached pear dish. We ordered both and admired the cozy, warmly lit space. The chocolate fondue was great and the poached pear was okay, we ended up sending it back because it wasn't what we expected, no biggie tho shit happens. Upon looking around that's when we noticed one of the chefs making a disgusting mistake. He was wearing the same gloves he used to wash dirty dishes to prepare foods we and the entire restaurant ate. Not only that but he was also eating the fruits he cut with those same gloves! Did I eat the germs off someone else's plate while he was washing the dishes? Probably! It's really a shame and a disgrace to this beautiful restaurant. To top it all off the server was also taking shots on the job and seemed to get more hammered with each shot. I wish I could say I was being dramatic but I'm not. I will not be returning to cordial and this review is your red flag!! Proceed with caution and be safe!

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Cordial - View of the bar

View of the bar

Cordial - Cordial taco ($8)

Cordial taco ($8)

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Fieldtrip Harlem - Strawberry Soft Serve (vegan)

Fieldtrip Harlem

4.3(266 reviews)
1.2 mi•Harlem
•$$

Latisha gave great customer service and the food was amazing. My auntie Terrie and I came when they…read morewere closing and she still took our order and was very kind and helpful. Thank you FieldTrip

I realized the other day I was long overdue to acknowledge my adoration for one of the five…read moreboroughs' best restaurants - FIELDTRIP (original and premiere location in Harlem) - so a friend and I had lunch here on 4/25/26. Read on if you desire genuine knowledge and only dine out with intention. First, and most importantly, shouts to Myles and the team working this day. The salmon in my Jerk Salmon Bowl and my friend's Atlantic Salmon Bowl was flaky, tender, juicy, and perfect. The rices (white with Jerk, black forbidden with Atlantic) confirmed and celebrated what Chef JJ Johnson wrote in his must-have book The History of Rice. This is to say there is no rice like FIELDTRIP rice: soft, sturdy, sweet, savory, herby, attaches to sauce and protein and vegetables when you want it to, remains on its own when you simply want to enjoy it by itself. The plantains and greens that accompany are ridonkulous icing on the salmon sundae. If you aren't a fan of Brussels sprouts, you likely have good reasons. And, you owe it to yourself to order Crispy Brussels. Besides being cooked so they are toothsome, textured, and still sweet, they're quartered or sixthed, which makes them easier to enjoy and perfect carriers for the crispy bits that top them. I love oxtail. To enjoy this rarely served beef element in a perfectly wrapped and fried egg roll added to my adoration. After bite one, I literally unwrapped my half to see how the shredded meat was coexisting. No saucing was necessary, though the Avocado Cilantro and New Jack Sticky BBQ (both of which were enjoyed by me via spoon) would have enhanced the roll most righteously. Lastly, when you dine in or take away from FIELDTRIP, you need Nana's Bread. It is what you might enjoy if a freshly made flour tortilla, naan, pita, and focaccia met, joined, and were put through a presser. I would dip and dredge Nana's Bread in everything. Your next meal needs to come from FIELDTRIP. Period.

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Red Rooster Harlem

Red Rooster Harlem

3.6(4.2k reviews)
1.7 mi•Harlem
•$$
Outdoor seating
Takes reservations

The food was excellent. I love deviled eggs, and these definitely satisfied. Deviled Eggs - po' boy…read morehummus, sweet relish, crispy onions, chives, caper berries. The deviled eggs are essentially a Southern-style deviled egg sitting on a smoky, savory hummus inspired by a po' boy, with sweet relish, crispy onions, chives and caper berries providing contrasting sweetness, crunch, freshness and briny acidity. Cornbread - roasted tomato & corn butter. The cornbread had flavors of corn and butter, like eating slathered corn on the cob. I like that it was in the form of slices from a loaf. It was thick, heavy and sticky like it was soaked in butter and honey - the weight and consistency reminded me of soaked pound cake. The accompanying roasted tomato & corn butter was savory-sweet and particularly good, with the roasted tomato bringing umami and acidity to the richness of the corn and butter. For our entrees we had two of the signature dishes - Yardbird Fried Chicken with Collard Greens and Mashed Potatoes, and the Shrimp & Grits with Tomato Okra Stew, and breaded and Fried Pork Chorizo. This was excellent fried chicken. Not the best we ever had, but definitely an experience box to check off. I love that Red Rooster lets you choose white or dark meat, and charges $4 extra for white. I couldn't help thinking of it as a $4 tax on the enduring misconception that white meat is somehow the "better" chicken. Give me the dark meat every time: more fat, more flavor, more moisture. The people who know, know. It was funny that our server, Anfernee, raised an eyebrow and seemed to be thinking, "What!?! White folk orderin' dark meat!?!?" I'm just having fun, though. He was a charming young man, and an excellent, attentive server. The skin on the chicken is so crispy that it actually shatters when you bite into it, which makes for a fun and exciting bite. It's tasty with sweet and savory notes. However, the process to make that happen with the double-frying takes away some of the moisture from the inside. (Now, we're really glad we ordered dark meat.) It wasn't dry. It definitely had moisture, but just not as much as other chicken we've had. The mashed potatoes were so silky that they were more like a puree, which was just fine with us as the flavors were excellent. The collards offered a great vinegary high note as contrast, but Lori kept adding salt and more salt, which was provided on request. The Shrimp & Grits were a perfect dish, and an interesting unique take. The shrimp were perfectly cooked They were plump and provided that satisfying firm, crisp snap when bitten into. Who can say "no" to Fried Okra and Fried Pork Chorizo? The okra is expected and the fried pork chorizo is a pleasant surprise. There are also extra fried bread crumbs added. All of this along with the creamy grits and acidic tomatoes offered wonderful flavor and texture contrasts to be a delight. I practically licked the bowl clean. The last part here was actually the first part of the experience. When you first walk in the front door, the decor is so striking that it just stops you in your tracks, and you think, "Wow!" The dining room at Red Rooster is as colorful and energetic as the food, with warm wood, a large central bar, colorful Harlem-inspired artwork and historic touches throughout. It feels contemporary without losing its connection to the neighborhood, and the open kitchen, lively bar and constant movement give the room the feeling of a real Harlem gathering place rather than a formal restaurant.

I've been trying to come here for so long! The starters/snacks are awesome. The deviled eggs are…read morereally nice love the sauces around it. Solid. The cornbread was fantastic and the spread on it too. The fried catfish with black eyed peas was just ok. It was tasty! But maybe I had my expectations too high. Really tasty spot. Outdoor seating was nice. Jazz inside. Friendly waiter.

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