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4.7
Exceptional(10824)
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• Soul food • Harlem
Booked 63 times today
Food is great but music is awesome!!! The vibe is incredible.
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4.5
Awesome(1973)
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• Soul food • Harlem
Booked 24 times today
As always, the food, staff and ambience was great!
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4.6
Exceptional(61)
€€€€
• Soul food • East Harlem
Booked 9 times today
Our experience at the The Lighthouse was very delightful! We were seated in the Birthday section with lots of greenery. We were celebrating our Anniversary! The food menu was extensive with lots of seafood, pasta, great sides, macaroni and lobster, greens, candied yams (delicious)! All of our meals were delicious and great portions! We were served a large piece of carrot cake with a sparkler for our Anniversary! Great experience and we will visit again and recommend to our friends and family!
A photo of The Consulate Upper West Side restaurant
4.5
Awesome(530)
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• Soul food • Upper West Side
Booked 33 times today
Had a wonderful brunch. Our servers were terrific and the food was delicious. They took us on time and we would highly recommend anyone to check out the place. 
A photo of Chocolat Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.1
Excellent(678)
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• Soul food • Harlem
Booked 2 times today
We had a family dinner at Chocolat and it was a phenomenal experience for all of us! Every plate was clean or brought home. My catfish and grits were outstanding! Jonesing to get back there to have it again. The hostess and servers were pleasant and attentive, and the restrooms are clean. This is my 3rd time there and the establishment has remained consistent in quality of service! Definitely recommend!
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4.7
Exceptional(4119)
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• Soul food • Midtown East
Booked 40 times today
Fish was excellent (Halibut and Swordfish) and one of our party had the $45 prix fixe lunch which was great value.
A photo of Bloom Botanical Bistro restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(265)
€€€€
• Soul food • Forest Hills
Booked 2 times today
Super cute spot. Went for brunch, great selection, quick service and good food. Would go again and recommend.
A photo of Creola restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(38)
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• Soul food • East Harlem
Booked 6 times today
Our favorite local restaurant. Full stop, Chef Lana and her team are doing something special here. It’s rare that I order a dish twice in the same night, but their foie pie with Concord grape gelée and cornbread crust is divine. Stop by before it’s off the menu.
A photo of Lucille's Coffee & Cocktails restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(38)
€€€€
• Soul food • Harlem
Booked 8 times today
Great dining experience. The portions are smaller so my friend and I shared a few dishes but good food and great service. Live jazz created a really nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend.
A photo of Charlies Bar & Kitchen restaurant
4.3
Awesome(16)
€€€€
• Soul food • East Harlem
Food and service was amazing! Thank you for having us!

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  • Nicole
    New York City •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    As always, the food, staff and ambience was great!
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    Melba's$$$$• American• Harlem
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    4.5
  • Sue
    Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Had an amazing time celebrating my husband’s birthday and our friends’ anniversary! Food was outstanding! Two of us had the prefix lunch catfish & salad and fried chicken and soup! We both loved our meals! My husband had the BUCATINI PICCADILLY! The seafood was cooked perfectly! The desserts were delicious as well! Great atmosphere and attentive staff!
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    Red Rooster Harlem$$$$• American• Harlem
    •
    4.7
  • Leila
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 16 Oct 2026
    Food and service was amazing! Thank you for having us!
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    Charlies Bar & Kitchen$$$$• American• East Harlem
    •
    4.3
  • Beverly
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 14 Oct 2026
    Our experience at the The Lighthouse was very delightful! We were seated in the Birthday section with lots of greenery. We were celebrating our Anniversary! The food menu was extensive with lots of seafood, pasta, great sides, macaroni and lobster, greens, candied yams (delicious)! All of our meals were delicious and great portions! We were served a large piece of carrot cake with a sparkler for our Anniversary! Great experience and we will visit again and recommend to our friends and family!
    More info
    Lighthouse$$$$• Seafood• East Harlem
    •
    4.6
  • Jennifer
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 3 Oct 2026
    We had a family dinner at Chocolat and it was a phenomenal experience for all of us! Every plate was clean or brought home. My catfish and grits were outstanding! Jonesing to get back there to have it again. The hostess and servers were pleasant and attentive, and the restrooms are clean. This is my 3rd time there and the establishment has remained consistent in quality of service! Definitely recommend!
    More info
    Chocolat Restaurant & Bar$$$$• Soul food• Harlem
    •
    4.1
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