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Native

161 Lenox Ave., New York, NY 10026
at 118th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-665-2525 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    4.4 out of 10

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    5 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: African/Moroccan, American Nouveau, Caribbean, French

Hours

Mon-Thu, 11:30am-11pm; Fri, 11:30am-midnight; Sat, 11am-midnight; Sun, 11am-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops

2, 3 at 116th St.

Prices

$9.95-$19.95

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Dining

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Profile

Eschewing the fatty and fried foods served in most of the district's restaurants, Native brings healthy grilled pleasures to Harlem like a spicy Atlantic salmon in soy ginger sauce and light grilled lemon chicken salad. French-Caribbean flavored entrées like linguini with chicken in chipotle cream and steak au poivre round out the eclectic menu, where "lightly fried" calamari constitutes the greasiest dish. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Happy Hour

Mon.—Fri., 4 p.m.—7 p.m.; two-for-one well drinks, $1 off top-shelf drinks and all beers

Brunch
Sat.—Sun., 11 a.m.—4 p.m., $9.95; with mimosa, $12.95

Recommended Dishes

Steak au poivre, $19.95

4.4 "Not Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
40% Would you go back?
50% Would you take a date?
25% Would you take kids?
0% Would you go on business?
50% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 5.6
Service: 4.4
Décor: 6.2
Value: 5.4

The Worst Experience

penthouseloft from 10039 | Posted on 8/21/09

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Food: 4
Service: 1
Décor: 5
Value: 1

On 8/11/09 I had the most offensive experience! Establishment is blazing HOT!!! Immediately inquired “what happened to the AC?” Staffer states “The AC broke yesterday” Surprise! 1 of the maybe 20 tables were occupied. B line to sit directly under a ceiling fan. Attempted to order a Happy Hour Special but told we must sit at the Bar to get HH Prices. Pointed out that the bar only had 2 seats left over in a corner where there was no fan so we requested an exception bc the AC was broken. Another staff states “We don’t even have an AC system here” I said, “Why did the 1st staffer LIE saying that the AC broke yesterday?” Requested that the staff go and ask the Owner (who was outside) if our request could be kindly obliged. Staff member states “He (the owner) said ‘If You Want To Talk to Him You Can Go Outside & Talk To Him Yourself…………” U-Turn for the Exist. Asked the owner specifically if he made that reprehensible statement and he began with a nervous stutter. Guilt written all over! Shit Service = Shit Not Worth My Time & Money.

much improved!

pennstatnpng from 10003 | Posted on 5/11/09

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 7
Décor: 9
Value: 10

I have been frequenting the restaurant for several years. It seemed to go through a shaky period last summer but they have really improved! The price point for the portions is a great deal anywhere in town ( hello can everyione really affored $28 entrees?!)and the menu offers enought to please everyone (ahem my picky vegetarian friends). Its a great casual and date spot although I wouldnt use it for business meetings. I'm glad they've pulled it together because so many places lose steam after a couple of years.

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