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Sylvia’s

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328 Lenox Ave., New York, NY 10027 40.8087 -73.944653
nr. 127th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-996-2669 Send to Phone

  • Cuisine: American Traditional, Southern/Soul
  • Price Range: $$

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  • Reader Rating:

    8 out of 10

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    14 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, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

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

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, $16.95

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