4 Harlem Takeout Spots Near 137th Street For Fried Fish, Oxtail And Chicken

4.4 (38)

Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 23:00

2252 5th Ave

At 2252 5th Ave, Legends House of Seafood prepares catfish and shrimp with a light, non-greasy breading. The catfish and chips comes with crispy, golden-brown fries and homemade tartar sauce. The menu also features lemon pepper wings and sides including yams, macaroni, collard greens, and potato salad. Friday and Saturday hours run until 11 PM.

4.3 (114)

Mon – Sat, 08:00 – 22:00

1 W 137th St

At 1 W 137th St, Island Crave puts Jamaican cooking in view behind the counter, where Candy and her crew prepare dishes with fresh herbs rather than powdered seasonings. The menu includes rich curry goat, slow-cooked oxtail, jerk chicken, fish cake fritters, and Irish Moss porridge. It opens Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 10 PM.

3.4 (77)

Mon – Thu, Sat, 11:00 – 22:30; Fri, 11:00 – 23:00; Sun, 12:00 – 22:30

1 W 137th St

At 1 W 137th St, King Garden Restaurant serves neighborhood Chinese takeout and offers online ordering. The kitchen says it focuses on healthier preparation and natural ingredients, and staff accommodate custom requests. Local reviews are divided, with some diners praising friendly service while others report overcooked chicken and watery sauces. Hours run until 10:30 PM most days and 11 PM Friday.

4.0 (204)

Mon – Sun, 10:15 – 02:45 (+1)

1 W 137th St

At 1 W 137th St, New Kennedy Fried Chicken & Burgers keeps a wall menu focused on burgers, chicken wings, and multi-piece fried fish. Reviews praise the restrained seasoning, friendly staff, and budget-friendly prices. The counter is open daily from 10:15 AM until 2:45 AM, and staff generally correct occasional order errors.