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Best Restaurants in Harlem, New York City

Looking for the best restaurants in Harlem, New York City? FoodIndex ranks 27 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include Levain Bakery, Fumo Harlem, and Make My Fish. Use the list below for an at-a-glance shortlist, then open a profile for menu, hours, and reviews. You can also jump into local food rankings for Pizza, Burgers, and Sushi and other categories.

Top Restaurants in Harlem

Up to 25 venues across all foods, ranked by FoodIndex Score.

  1. #1

    Levain Bakery

    Giant Cookies

    Harlem location serving legendary oversized cookies and pastries.

    2167 Frederick Douglass Blvd · Harlem

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: 4.9

    FoodIndex Score 88.07
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  2. #2

    Fumo Harlem

    Wood-Fired

    Wood-fired pizzas with smoky flavor and perfectly charred crusts.

    1600 Amsterdam Ave · Harlem

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 87.36
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  3. #3

    Make My Fish

    Custom Seafood

    Custom seafood spot where you choose your fish and cooking style.

    120 W 116th St · Harlem

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 87.14
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  4. #4

    Amsterdam Sushi

    Izakaya

    Casual Japanese izakaya with small plates, skewers, and sashimi.

    1518 Amsterdam Ave · Harlem

    Google: 3.8 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: 4.9

    FoodIndex Score 84.01
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  5. #5

    A Taste of Seafood

    Mediterranean

    Middle Eastern seafood restaurant with grilled fish and spiced preparations.

    2 W 125th St · Harlem

    Google: 3.9 Yelp: 3.7 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 82.99
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  6. #6

    Jimbo's Hamburger Palace

    Gourmet

    Village burger spot with creative gourmet burgers and craft beer selection.

    535 Malcolm X Blvd · Harlem

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.7 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 81.99
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  7. #7

    Shake Shack

    Smash Burger

    Flushing smash burger specialist with ultra-thin, crispy-edged patties.

    1 W 125th St · Harlem

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 3.7 Uber Eats: 4.4

    FoodIndex Score 81.89
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  8. #8

    Dragon Sushi

    Classic Sushi

    Laid-back sushi bar with dragon rolls, bento boxes, and noodles.

    1272 Amsterdam Ave · Harlem

    Google: 3.5 Yelp: 3.3 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 81.49
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  9. #9

    Los 3 Charros

    Fast Food

    Fast-food chain for crunchy tacos and bean burritos.

    57 Malcolm X Blvd · Harlem

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 81.04
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  10. #10

    A Taste of Seafood

    Grilled Fish

    Greek seafood taverna serving grilled whole fish and octopus.

    2530 Frederick Douglass Blvd · Harlem

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.4 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 80.67
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  11. #11

    Lee's Baked Goods

    Latin Pastries

    Bronx Latin bakery café with quesitos and guava pastries.

    283 W 118th St · Harlem

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 80.30
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  12. #12

    Dragon Sushi

    Takeout Sushi

    UES takeout favorite for quick rolls, combo boxes, and poke.

    2072 Frederick Douglass Blvd · Harlem

    Google: 3.6 Yelp: 3.3 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 79.30
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  13. #13

    Harlem Shake

    Juicy Patty

    Harlem burger joint with thick, juicy patties and creamy milkshakes.

    100 W 124th St · Harlem

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 3.4 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 79.03
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  14. #14

    Harlem Public

    Gourmet

    Harlem bar and restaurant with gourmet burgers and craft cocktails.

    3612 Broadway · Harlem

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 76.89
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  15. #15

    Crab Du Jour Xpress Cajun Seafood

    Fried Seafood

    Casual seafood joint with fried platters and shellfish combos.

    284 Malcolm X Blvd #1 · Harlem

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.2 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 76.61
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  16. #16

    PB Brasserie steak house

    Dry-Aged

    Upscale steakhouse inside historic hotel with dry-aged beef and wine.

    60 W 125th St · Harlem

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 76.45
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  17. #17

    Nikko Hibachi Asian Fusion

    Sashimi Bar

    Quick-service counter specializing in sashimi platters and rolls.

    1280 Amsterdam Ave · Harlem

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.4 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 75.97
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  18. #18

    House of Seafood

    Cajun Boil

    Fast-casual Cajun boil chain with seafood bags and corn.

    2496 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd · Harlem

    Google: 3.6 Yelp: 3.5 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 75.74
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  19. #19

    Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar

    Street Tacos

    Far Rockaway taqueria serving classic tacos and quesadillas.

    329 Malcolm X Blvd · Harlem

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 3.5 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 75.32
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  20. #20

    Texas Star

    Classic American

    Greenwich Village pub serving classic burgers with craft beer pairings.

    741 St Nicholas Avev · Harlem

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 73.25
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  21. #21

    Lighthouse Fish Market

    Peruvian Ceviche

    Peruvian seafood restaurant with ceviche and grilled fish.

    2449 Frederick Douglass Blvd · Harlem

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.4 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 71.75
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  22. #22

    Sushi Sushi

    Conveyor

    Conveyor-belt sushi experience with small plates circling the room.

    1504 Amsterdam Ave · Harlem

    Google: 4.1 Yelp: 3.6 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 71.66
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  23. #23

    Sea To Soul Harlem

    Sushi Seafood

    Japanese bistro pairing fresh sushi with grilled seafood plates.

    2058 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd · Harlem

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 4.3 Uber Eats: 4.1

    FoodIndex Score 70.10
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  24. #24

    Pee Dee Steak House

    Surf & Turf

    Times Square grill pairing steaks with seafood platters and cocktails.

    50 W 125th St · Harlem

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.7 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 68.78
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  25. #25

    Eso Pesco

    Grilled Fish

    Latin seafood grill with grilled fish and Caribbean flavors.

    2906 Frederick Douglass Blvd · Harlem

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 3.6 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 67.25
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FAQs

What are the best restaurants in Harlem?
FoodIndex ranks restaurants in Harlem, New York City by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include Levain Bakery, Fumo Harlem, and Make My Fish.
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