Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Great food and drinks, and no tourists. It's where locals go. No need to dress up, but make an effort to be stylish. Harlem expects it.
210 locals recommend
Maison Harlem
341 St Nicholas AveGreat food and drinks, and no tourists. It's where locals go. No need to dress up, but make an effort to be stylish. Harlem expects it.
Double Dutch Espresso
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdCoffee is important. Get some.
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdMy guests love this restaurant. Highly recommended.
Budget friendly with outdoor space. Good for large groups and kids. TVs throughout displaying sporting events. Always busy and a bit loud.
428 locals recommend
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdBudget friendly with outdoor space. Good for large groups and kids. TVs throughout displaying sporting events. Always busy and a bit loud.
This Marcus Samuelson restaurant is one-of-a-kind. In a hip-hop setting, you can order roasted chickens and macaroni and cheese. If you are dining alone, head to the bar in the back.
86 locals recommend
Streetbird Rotisserie
2149 Frederick Douglass BoulevardThis Marcus Samuelson restaurant is one-of-a-kind. In a hip-hop setting, you can order roasted chickens and macaroni and cheese. If you are dining alone, head to the bar in the back.
Great Spanish-style seafood. Indoor and outdoor seating. Decent wine list.
169 locals recommend
VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat Spanish-style seafood. Indoor and outdoor seating. Decent wine list.
New restaurant. Host has not checked it out yet, but has heard good things about it. Consider walking by and checking out the menu. Both indoor and outdoor seating.
31 locals recommend
La Diagonal Agaveria
185 St Nicholas AveNew restaurant. Host has not checked it out yet, but has heard good things about it. Consider walking by and checking out the menu. Both indoor and outdoor seating.
Cute little restaurant, serving large portions. Perfect cure for a hangover.
68 locals recommend
Kitchenette
Cute little restaurant, serving large portions. Perfect cure for a hangover.
Good Mexican restaurant. However, I prefer the one on Lexington Avenue, near East 103rd Street. Check that one out before heading to the one on East 97th.
37 locals recommend
El Paso Taqueria
64 E 97th StGood Mexican restaurant. However, I prefer the one on Lexington Avenue, near East 103rd Street. Check that one out before heading to the one on East 97th.
This Marcus Samuelson restaurant is where people go to see and be seen. Reservations are highly recommended, unless you want to wait a long time to be seated or attempt to have dinner at the bar. Check out Ginny's downstairs.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveThis Marcus Samuelson restaurant is where people go to see and be seen. Reservations are highly recommended, unless you want to wait a long time to be seated or attempt to have dinner at the bar. Check out Ginny's downstairs.
Essentials
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdWhole Foods Market is just a 10-minute walk away. Great for grocery shopping or for prepared foods.
541 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StWhole Foods Market is just a 10-minute walk away. Great for grocery shopping or for prepared foods.
WINE! Consider buying a bottle as a thank-you gift for your host ;-) He likes Cabernets.
15 locals recommend
Vintage Harlem Wine & Spirits
2239 Frederick Douglass BlvdWINE! Consider buying a bottle as a thank-you gift for your host ;-) He likes Cabernets.
TD Bank
7815 John F. Kennedy BlvdTD Bank + ATM
Chase Bank
25-15 Queens Plaza NChase bank + ATM
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood bar with live music. There is a 2-drink minimum and the entertainers appreciate tips. Don't expect great service, but do expect to have a great time.
106 locals recommend
Paris Blues
2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdNeighborhood bar with live music. There is a 2-drink minimum and the entertainers appreciate tips. Don't expect great service, but do expect to have a great time.
Silvana
300 W 116th StGo downstairs and enjoy live music. No cover charge, just drink.
If you like beer, then consider Bier International. The food is so-so, but sometimes we like to drink our meals.
182 locals recommend
Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardIf you like beer, then consider Bier International. The food is so-so, but sometimes we like to drink our meals.
Sightseeing
Strivers' Row is a historic district located on both sides of West 138th and West 139th Streets between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard (Seventh Avenue) and Frederick Douglass Boulevard (Eighth Avenue)
70 locals recommend
Strivers' Row
Strivers' Row is a historic district located on both sides of West 138th and West 139th Streets between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard (Seventh Avenue) and Frederick Douglass Boulevard (Eighth Avenue)
Don't leave Harlem without taking a picture of this beautiful statue.
10 locals recommend
Swing Low: Harriet Tubman Memorial
Frederick Douglass BoulevardDon't leave Harlem without taking a picture of this beautiful statue.
The famous Apollo Theater is just 2 blocks away! Go there in the evening and see it lit up.
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StThe famous Apollo Theater is just 2 blocks away! Go there in the evening and see it lit up.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park just a few blocks away. Great for a run, a long walk or just sitting on a park bench and enjoying the scenery.
105 locals recommend
Morningside Park
Morningside DriveBeautiful park just a few blocks away. Great for a run, a long walk or just sitting on a park bench and enjoying the scenery.
Take a long walk in this historical park, and end the day at Maison Harlem for cocktails and dinner.
9 locals recommend
Saint Nicholas Terrace
Saint Nicholas TerraceTake a long walk in this historical park, and end the day at Maison Harlem for cocktails and dinner.
Arts & Culture
Only 2 blocks away. Don't leave Harlem without having at least visited the gift shop.
15 locals recommend
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetOnly 2 blocks away. Don't leave Harlem without having at least visited the gift shop.