Sylvia's Restaurant

Soul food restaurant · Central Harlem

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The Best Soul Food In NYC

"Leaving Sylvia’s off this guide would be like making a list of the all-time best singers without Aretha Franklin. For soul food, you can’t find a more famous place in Harlem—and for good reason. They’ve been open since 1962, and achieved NYC Institution status long ago. If you haven’t already eaten here, their gospel brunch on Sunday is the perfect introduction. It features a live band backing singers who weave between tables. Get some catfish, ribs, or fried chicken with a side of mac and cheese. Bring lots of friends because the space is huge, making this one of the better options on this list for big groups." - bryan kim, neha talreja, kenny yang, will hartman, willa moore

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328 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027 Get directions

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