Sylvia's

Category: Soul food restaurant in New York

Address: 328 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027, USA

Phone: +12129960660

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–8PM

Monday: 11AM–8PM

Tuesday: 11AM–8PM

Wednesday: 11AM–10PM

Thursday: 11AM–10PM

Friday: 11AM–10PM

Saturday: 11AM–10PM

Reviews

Danielle Williams

Sep 22, 2022

Save your time and money! This place is awful, slow and unprofessional. It took forever to get our food, mashed potatoes were ice cold, the mac and cheese wasn’t cooked all the way, as the cheese wasn’t melted, the sassy wings were basically chicken jerky as they were severely over cooked and the whiting fish was fried to the point that is was inedible. After we paid the manager or Sylvia came around and asked how everything was, a little too late if you ask me! Look around for another place to eat. I’ve eaten there once before and that time was mediocre. We only went this time because a friend of ours had never been. BIG MISTAKE!!!

Kori Leigh

Sep 20, 2022

This place was so amazing! Came all the way from Orlando and gave this spot a try. Some of the best soul food I’ve ever had in my life.

Mark

Sep 20, 2022

Good food would recommend

Oz Sultan

Sep 19, 2022

A true Harlem original - be careful getting the smothered chicken at lunch though, you're bound to get the itis'. ☺️

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Questions & Answers

Do you need a reservation?

Candy Luna | Sep 23, 2018
Bonita Anderson | Sep 23, 2018

No. But it can get busy. Just be prepared to wait sometimes from 15-30 minutes.

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Is there a dress code? Casual or shirt and tie?

k reid | Sep 23, 2018
Darian Patterson | Sep 23, 2018

Come in as ur dressed

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Do you have take outs

Martha Pinson | Sep 23, 2018
Edward Gibbs | Sep 23, 2018

OF COURSE YOU CAN ORDER TAKEOUT PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL.

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Can you order to pick? Or do you have to dine in?

3 iiis we're watching | Sep 23, 2018
Texas Madam | Sep 23, 2018

Yes, you can call-in your order. Just pull up menu on your phone and, Vóila! Hope this helps ☺

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May I book for a group of ppl 25 without having a pre-fix menu?

Regina Darby | Sep 23, 2019
andrea ogden | Sep 23, 2019

Call and speak to Ken. He's the owner.

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It's necessary reservation for Thanksgiven 2021?

Jonas Varella | Oct 27, 2021
Toi Summergrace Haynes | Oct 27, 2021

Absolutely its Thanksgiving and they will be very Busy. Enjoy the Holiday Season.🗽

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Driving into city from Connecticut, is there a good place to park Thanks

will Tigget | Sep 23, 2019
Dave P | Sep 23, 2019

Go to Manna's in the Bronx instead. It's much better.

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Did sylvia's close down? I heard they sold the restaurant.

Debra Bright | Sep 23, 2019
Taniedra M | Sep 23, 2019

Sylvia's Restaurant is still open and just celebrated 57 years in business. It is still owned and operated by Sylvia Woods's family.

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This place did alright by me.The food was amazing the chicken and dumplings was great.My mom's fried chicken was to die for.Can u believe they have catfish in New York!!!

Payshence White | Sep 23, 2019
Selina Robinson | Sep 23, 2019

Sylvia's is still slamming! Yes, i can believe it! I went to Sylvia's for my birthday breakfast and fell in love all over again! The service and the food top notch! Excellente! There are other fish restaurants in Harlem thst serve catfish! Taste of Seafood & the Lighthouse Fish Market and restaurant!

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Can i bring a bday cake?? Will they cut the cake for my party?

Desiree Kelly | Sep 23, 2019
Wayne Thomas | Sep 23, 2019

Yes. But you have to call ahead and let them know beforehand .

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Does the restaurant sell sylvia condiments?

Lloyd Boyd | Sep 23, 2019
Carter Smith | Sep 23, 2019

Yes. They sell a variety of products (which are quite good in my humble opinion).

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Do this place have brunch and mimosas ??

Tahmaria Moore | Sep 23, 2019
Claire&Chance Paschal | Sep 23, 2019

They do have chicken and waffles if that equates to brunch. Not sure about the mimosa part.

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Do they still serve chitilings

Pamela White | Sep 23, 2019
Jamel Washington | Sep 23, 2019

Yup

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Are you open on Thanksgiving day. I'm coming from Los Angeles and would like to have dinner there.

Angela Duncan | Sep 23, 2019
Meriam El Mansour | Sep 23, 2019

Yes, but guess they need to lnow how many people to have a reservation.

Do you serve any craft beers and or wine?

stift stift | Sep 23, 2018
Lê Đông Phương | Sep 23, 2019

No craft beer

Can a person in a wheelchair dine in

Jeremy James | Sep 23, 2018
Joel Irving | Sep 23, 2018

Yes. They even have a wheelchair accessible bathroom on the main floor.

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Is it wheelchair friendly

Jeremy James | Sep 23, 2018
Erin C | Sep 23, 2018

Yes. It is flat.

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Is there a vegetarian option? I saw the veggie platter, what is in it?

Amélie Davau | Sep 23, 2018
Jo Nico | Sep 23, 2018

Jay Speller is correct. Theyhave omelettes and waffles for breakfast. Then the sides and desserts.

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can you still find Sylvia products at Meirjers

Carolyn Thacker | Sep 23, 2018
Lê Đông Phương | Sep 23, 2019

No

What's the tea and lemon aid called at sylvias

Pamela Washington-Sherbia | Sep 23, 2018
Marie W | Sep 23, 2018

I believe you order a half and half

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Do they have Sunday Gospel Brunch?

Sheila Burns-Owens | Sep 23, 2018
Ingrid Mayers | Sep 23, 2018

Yes it does and if you like that type of atmosphere, You will thoroughly enjoy Sylvia's.

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Can I order her barbecue sauce and hot sauce.? I my residents is Columbia SC

lessie johnsonbrown | Apr 25, 2022
Sharon White-Harrigan | Apr 25, 2022

Unsure. Had the dine in experience and food was really good

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How early do you need to get there for Sunday Gospel Brunch? Because there are no reservations right ?

Scott Dishong | Apr 25, 2022
Tee Laddy | Apr 25, 2022

I would suggest that you give them a call

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If I make a reservation can I have more than 4 guests

Alice Bowser | Sep 22, 2021
Doris Dobson | Sep 22, 2021

You can if you can. I made reservations and when we got there was totally different and disappointing.

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Is this restaurant currently open for dine in?

Michael Davis | Sep 22, 2021
Bill Wade | Sep 22, 2021

Yes they are dining in

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Can you purchase gift cards there?

GLORIA LEONARD | Sep 22, 2021
Steeve Stiverne | Sep 22, 2021

You can 🙏🏿

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Do you carry Hogmog

Orlando Meléndez | Sep 22, 2021
Researcher Writer | Sep 22, 2021

Ugh! This is similar to Chitterlings. Gross!

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Will I be able to buy a fried turkey from your restaurant for Thanksgiving

catherine fussell | Sep 22, 2021
SHERESE W | Sep 22, 2021

Try calling the restaurant

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Is Sylvia deliver on Thanksgiving what hours is restaurant open for Thanksgiving day? Service Through Grub Hub....Ubercart or Seamless?

Sabrina Burnshartsfield | Sep 22, 2021
Charles Baxter | Sep 22, 2021

I'm not sure if they deliver on Thanksgiving you should call. They have been open off and on and doing things for the community.

Who now runs Sylvia 's restaurant in Harlem, since Sylvia passed in 2012?

Victoria Alvin | Sep 22, 2020
Taniedra M | Sep 22, 2020

Sylvia and Herbert Woods's four children currently own and operate Sylvia's Restaurant along with their children. Sylvia's Restaurant is still black-owned and family-owned and operated.

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Do I need reservations for gospel brunch on sundays

Mike Hennessy | Sep 22, 2020
hazeliman77 | Sep 22, 2020

No not really, but you should call just in case. Sunday's are there busy days

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I understand that there is a rental space (Sylvia's too) for private functions. How can I find out the rental fee, hours of rental, etc.....?

Vernise Couch | Sep 22, 2020
Ri Ri High | Sep 22, 2020

Definitely call. Be sure and get the name of your contact

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is there parking

Mr. Sims | Sep 23, 2019
Manel Garcia Garcia | Sep 23, 2019

No parking

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Is it possible to have a table for 4 people this evening?

Francesca Varotto | Sep 23, 2019
Thomas | Sep 23, 2019

Yes of course;

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What time on Sunday does the Gospel music start?

Mirella Horner | Sep 23, 2019
Jazz313KJMcphaul on Youtube Jazz313KJMcphaul | Sep 23, 2019

11 to 5

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How is parking?

Donya Dorsey | Sep 23, 2019
gail westry | Sep 23, 2019

Lenox ave its horrible you have to drive around and look for parking

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Could you tell me more or less the value of the menus ???

Pablo Vega | Sep 23, 2019
Noemi Blonde | Sep 23, 2019

Depend what u eat but usually u can choose beef with other 2 slides exempl Mac and cheese and vegetables with drink is almost 35$

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How is parking around the area ?

brittnee hughes | Sep 23, 2019
Jay Stegall | Sep 23, 2019

I would recommend rising the subway and walking to the restaurant

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My Mom loves your spices Secret Season they do not sell it in Grocery stores in Arizona is there any way she can order some. Maybe a case.

Cassandra Conway | Sep 23, 2019
Tonia Mallet | Sep 23, 2019

Go to her website maybe there's shipping information

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Do you do catering of full pans of food?

Joy Sy LaFontaine | Sep 23, 2019
Taniedra M | Sep 23, 2019

Yes, they do cater full pans of food. You can place an order with their catering department. They also cater on-site and off-site parties.

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Are the ribs cooked on charcoal grill?

Antonio Harris | Sep 23, 2019
Shirley Franklin | Sep 23, 2019

I didn't have the ribs but the oxtails were awesome!

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Is there parking available here?

Jacory Chambers | Sep 23, 2019
Kamui G. | Sep 23, 2019

Street parking... give yourself extra time to drive around to look for parking.

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What is a group rate for 25/30 people

Deborah Smith | Sep 23, 2019
Darius Rodriguez (Maestro) | Sep 23, 2019

Im not sure there is a group rate

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Do you have a bar?

Silent Knight | Sep 23, 2019
Cotton Browne | Sep 23, 2019

They have a small bar. It's not really an area where folks hang out.

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Can anyone give parking suggestions please?

Fatty Fatty Boombalatty | Sep 23, 2019
Baron Thrower | Sep 22, 2020

Parking is limited in that area very busy will have to drive around looking for parking, but there are parking garages in the area, one is right down the block by the state bldg.

Can we bring cake for a birthday person?

Tonya Graham | Sep 23, 2019
Meriam El Mansour | Sep 23, 2019

Yes u can

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What time does Sylvia's open on Sunday?

Temma Kaplan | Sep 23, 2019
javon jones | Sep 23, 2019

I believe its 11am

Is cornbread dressing served everyday

52jee | Sep 23, 2019
Michael Ellis | Sep 23, 2019

Cornbread is served everyday. Not sure about dressing.

Hello, Do You also have gospel /music/singing at Your brunshes? Everyday?? Best regards Ellen

ellen tiselius | Sep 23, 2019
Raymond Pinkstone | Sep 23, 2019

On sundays they do

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Is it possible to go to eat without booking?

Mirella Ballerini | Sep 23, 2019
Marco Rubertelli | Sep 23, 2019

Yes, but it is very difficult to find a seat without a reservation. My girlfriend and I, without having booked, in order not to wait too long we ate at the counter.

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Hello, Do you have gospel music, if so, what time/day do you have gospel music? thanks

Kamla Lalsingh | Sep 23, 2019
Ferronti Lee | Sep 23, 2019

If the establishment does play gospel music, it would be on Sundays. However, I doubt they do. Doesn't hurt to inquire with Sylvia's personally.

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Do they have a bar or have a spot for a solo person?

3 iiis we're watching | Sep 23, 2018
Yelnats | Sep 23, 2018

Yes they have a bar. When you enter you will see a bar and chairs on the right side. There are plenty of people that eat by themselves at the bar.

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Can we get mail order products?

Allan Alim | Sep 23, 2018
wayne t. | Sep 23, 2018

I don't no

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where can you purchase Sylvias food in Louisville, Ky.

Carolyn Thacker | Sep 23, 2018
edgar harris | Sep 23, 2018

Maybe in a supermarket the company sell can goods

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Is there parking here?

Joe Bagodonuts | Sep 23, 2018
Lateshia Jenkins | Sep 23, 2018

No parking.

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Is there music

Deborah Fishback | Sep 23, 2018
Emile Roberts | Sep 23, 2018

Music on Sundays

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Is their VALLET parking ?

Wayne Parkins | Sep 23, 2018
kymba nijuck | Sep 23, 2018

No valet parking. Street if you're lucky. Overpriced parking lot if you're not.

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Who is running the place now family or a management company

derrick white | Sep 23, 2018
Shantay Williams | Sep 23, 2018

Family but I just recently found out that they don't own it. Not sure if it is true or not but source seems solid!!!

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I'm in the Wilmington NC area

Barbara Taylor | Sep 23, 2018
Jeffrey West | Sep 23, 2018

How to use this service I suppose ^^.

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How can I get Sylvia Seasonings

Barbara Taylor | Sep 23, 2018
Jeffrey West | Sep 23, 2018

Call them?

Do they take American Express?

Victor Velasco | Sep 23, 2018
Borno's | Sep 23, 2018

Yes, they do

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Hello, do you know what days there is live music? I go to everyone's experiences. Thank you!

Andy | Sep 23, 2018
Kendrick Jr | Sep 23, 2018

Good, there is live music, I'm not sure if every day but on Sunday, after the mass of 1 there was soul live with a pianist and a woman singer, both very nice and interactive with the people, 100% recommended

I wsnt to vist this wednesday i for a table of five.

Aljah Reaves | Sep 23, 2018
Zion Moore Tv | Sep 23, 2018

The tea was 4.50 with no refill. Since we were visiting from Atlanta she gave a refill as a courtesy.

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Cost for thanksgiving dinner gor 3 people,do you deliver for seniors over 75 years old?

Bernice Robinson | Sep 23, 2018
Valorie Sankey | Sep 23, 2018

I don't know anything about delivery service.

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Will be in New York for Christmas wanted to know will you be open. Have a party of 20ppl.

Leroy Lenox | Sep 23, 2018
Richard Stuart | Sep 23, 2018

I think you have to contact the restaurant directly

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Does Sylvia's serve bean pies? I'm flying my family to New York and the first place we're going to dine at is Sylvia's, and my uncle asked me if they serve this. I just checked your menu and didn't see it.

Angelo Rivera | Sep 23, 2018
Curtis Dwight Dunbar | Sep 23, 2018

No they do not sale bean pies but it was some brothers across the street saling some bean pies.

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Is Sylvia alive or dead?

Gloria McCray | Sep 23, 2017
William Crosson | Sep 23, 2017

Sylvia Woods passed away in 2012 at the age of 86.

Who is the owner of sylvia's restaurant

Carmen Wilson | Sep 23, 2017
Robert Yee | Sep 23, 2017

Sylvia Woods passed away & her family now runs the restaurant

Is there a party/private event space?

A Google User | Sep 23, 2017
Natalie L | Sep 23, 2017

Yes they do. Contact the resturant directly for rates.

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