Sylvia's Restaurant

A Harlem soul food institution, known for its crispy fried chicken and the cornbread people rave about.

  • Mon – Tue, Sun, 11:00 – 20:00; Wed – Sat, 11:00 – 22:00
  • $$
  • 328 Malcolm X Blvd
  • 4.3 (9045 reviews)

People

Sylvia WoodsOwner

Description

The fried chicken gets top billing — dark meat, properly seasoned, with a crispy crust that stays together when you pick it up. Every entree comes with two sides, and the mac and cheese is the one that keeps coming up in everyone's meal. The cornbread is equally memorable: perfectly moist, flavorful, and simply unforgettable. The ambiance feels like a piece of history, warm and welcoming with that iconic Harlem vibe.

Upcoming events

Labor Day — party at Sylvia’s RestaurantSep 7 · 11:00 – 20:00 EDTManhattan, New YorkNational Cheeseburger DaySep 18 · 11:00 – 22:00 EDTManhattan, New YorkNational Drink Beer DaySep 28 · 11:00 – 20:00 EDTManhattan, New YorkHalloween — party at Sylvia’s RestaurantOct 31 · 11:00 – 22:00 EDTManhattan, New YorkNational Sandwich DayNov 3 · 11:00 – 20:00 ESTManhattan, New York

Good to know

Comes with two sides