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- AAdamNew York City •4 reviews5.0Dined todayExcellent food, friendly unobsequious service, high energy neighborhood ambience - a great evening!More infoMaison HarlemPrice: Moderate• French• Harlem•4.7
- MMarieNew York City •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGood vibes as soon as you enter. Pleasant and efficient service. Five people tasting five different dishes, all Excellent: Fried calamari and Caesar salad, mussels in a tomato base sauce, chicken and pear salad, and a pasta dish. Gelato and expresso for dessert. Just a warm relaxing place to eat and enjoy an afternoon or evening out.More infoLidoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Harlem•4.7
- TTimothyNorthwest Florida •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoGolden beet salad was great and they were generous with the beets. The wild mushroom bread appetizer was phenomenal. Great sauce (almost like a stroganoff). Steak sandwich was served w an au jus and was juicy. My bride had the lobster Mac and cheese. Very buttery and rich. Perfect lunch. Despite being a little early they sat us before our reservation time. It was our anniversary and we got a special card and great complimentary dessert. Over all wonderful mealMore infoTavern on the GreenPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown West•4.7
- CCeanVIPNew York City •33 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFirst time here in many years and it did not disappoint. We had a delicious meal & several appetizers before. The service was great-very attentive. The pasta dish was amazing as was the shrimp & grits. My son seemed pleased with the salmon jerk bowl, too. The live music was an added pleasure as the female singer & band members were very talented! I would highly recommend!More infoRed Rooster HarlemPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Harlem•4.7
- AAdrienneNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoMarco the Owner at Enoteca runs a beautiful establishment with wonderful food, impeccable service, first class ambience and top notch wines. Thank you for a wonderful Christmas celebration dinner.More infoEnoteca HarlemPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Harlem•4.9
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The best reviewed restaurant in Harlem is Indian Summer Harlem
The best vegan restaurants in Harlem are Melba's, Maison Harlem and Red Rooster Harlem
The best vegetarian restaurants in Harlem are Red Rooster Harlem, Melba's and Lido
The restaurants with the best service in Harlem are Indian Summer Harlem, The Bleu Room Restaurant & Lounge and Enoteca Harlem
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Harlem are The Bleu Room Restaurant & Lounge, Chele's and Amor Cubano
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