Sylvia’s

Critics' Pick

328 Lenox Ave., New York, NY 10027 40.8087 -73.944653
nr. 127th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
work212-996-0660 Send to Phone

Cuisine: American Traditional, Southern/Soul
Price Range:
$$
Key to Prices and ratings
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Good

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Moderate

Cheap
Reader Rating:
7.7 out of 10
|
9 Reviews | Write a Review

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Official Website

sylviasrestaurant.com

Hours

Mon-Sat, 8am-10:30pm; Sun, 11am-8pm

Nearby Subway Stops

2, 3 at 125th St.

Prices

$9-$20

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Breakfast
Brunch - Weekend
Classic NY
Good for Groups
Great Desserts
Kid-Friendly
Kids' Menu
Live Music
Lunch
Private Dining/Party Space

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Profile

Though it's lost few if any acolytes, Sylvia's is hardly a Harlem hangout anymore. On any given night, you can find more Columbia students there than you can in study hall, not to mention Asian tourists by the busload. Still, that hasn't changed Her Majesty's covenant by one black-eyed pea. The hot ribs still fall right off the bone. Pork chops induce finger-licking. And desserts like rum cake and coconut cake are deliriously good. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Recommended Dishes

Barbecued ribs, $18.50

7.7

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

66%	Would you go back?
66%	Would you take a date?
44%	Would you take kids?
55%	Would you go on business?
55%	Would you go on a special occasion?

Food:	7.7
Service:	7.8
Décor:	7.3
Value:	7.8

Sylvia’s

Like Home

sisteraed from 19139 | Posted on 12/30/09

Overall Rating: 1010 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	10

Décor:	10

Value:	10

10 of my friends visited Syliva's in 2003, we had to wait over 45 minutes even with reservations, we shopped until it was time to be seated, we refused to go elsewhere, the customers waiting were internationally inclined, the food and price was the bomb, the service was professional, the bathroom was very clean, we even had the chance to talk to Syliva personally and she gave us a good history. What impressed me about Sylvia was that she was leathered down and her outfit impressed me very much, because I too like leather and she looked good in hers.. I was in NY 12.29.09, and we passed by the Resaurant and the memories encouraged me to have another trip to NY and dinner again at Sylvia's. Annette Davis

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Jessicamp from 06795 | Posted on 4/22/09

Overall Rating: 1010 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	10

Décor:	8

Value:	10

This is one of the best restaurants I have visited in the city. Sick of midtown, we ventured into Harlem and found this great spot. The food is awesome, the service is great and the atmosphere is good too! We were really bummed that we were heading out to a game and couldn't take the left overs home because the food was amazing!! Best corn bread I have ever had. Definately a place to check out. Easy to find, and easy to 2,3,4,5,6 trains.

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