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Renaissance Harlem, New York, NY
Renaissance Harlem, New York, NY
Renaissance Harlem, New York, NY
Renaissance Harlem, New York, NY
Renaissance Harlem, New York, NY

Renaissance Harlem

4.1
4.1
344 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Welcome to Renaissance Harlem!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–4:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 10:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (646) 838-7604
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Ali
  • Catering
    Ask about our off-site catering. We offer a variety of services, including drop offs, set ups and staffed full service catering. Please reach out today!
  • Private party facilities
    Our chic and intimate space is perfect for large parties or full restaurant buyouts. Enjoy favorites off of our menu or custom menus designed by Chef Ali.
  • Private party contact
    TomCookery Hospitality Management: (917) 473-2519
  • Neighborhood
    Harlem
  • Cross street
    132nd street
  • Parking details
    We also offer parking validation at the lot located
  • Public transit
    135th street 2 or 3 train 135th street B or C train
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch

What 344 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

344 Reviews
  1. Sheena

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The wanted to sit my guest and I outside because they had a big party inside. On Sundays they don’t have a live DJ and they resorted to playing music from a phone. There was two different types of music playing at the same time. Extremely an annoying time.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Besides half of our waffles being burned, it was an overall great experience and I would definitely go back.

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  3. CourtneyT

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I came here for Saturday brunch. The food and service was outstanding. We had unlimited rum they kept our pitchers full. My only issue was that it wasn't as live as I thought it would be. There was a DJ there, but the music was low. I saw their Instagram page where ppl were dancing in their seats n the music was louder. I liked the vibe, don't get me wrong but I was expecting a more "turnt up" spot.

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  4. Diva

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The chicken was bland and not seasoned for the chicken and waffles.

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  5. SadeW

    Miami

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    DJ was good but if there was no DJ then this place wasn’t very good. It took us 30 mins to get our drinks (every round) and our food portions was comparable to a child’s meal— it wasn’t very good either. There are definitely better places in Harlem for brunch.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time for dinner, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. I’ll definitely be back.

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  7. RosellaD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food. Service was okay but our meal made up for it.

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  8. DoloresC

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Went here for Sunday brunch. We started with the grilled octopus which was cooked to perfection, phenomenal. I had the spaghetti out of scampi which was absolutely delicious. My friend had the lobster ravioli which was filled with lots of lobster and taste delicious. We will definitely be reoccurring patrons.

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  9. Kimberla

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the steak hash which was delicious! The red sangria is always tasty. The staff is always friendly and super accommodating.

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  10. RandyO

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was yummy. Service was excellent. Fun music.

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  11. MarciaM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter kept forgetting about drinks orders that we'd placed. And was a bit on the slower side. But he was really, really sweet. We'd asked for two of the brunch dishes to have poached eggs but they got to the table with scrambled eggs.

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  12. YvetteA

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately when I arrived there was no greeter to seat us. I had to ask the bartender if someone would seat us at 3pm. We had to ask for a menu and then they didn’t take our order until 3:30. There is more issues but I’ll leave it there. I tried to be understanding but the service was just too poor. Sorry

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  13. MalisaE

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    IT WAS HORRIBLE. First off we had a reservation and waited maybe about 20/30 minutes for menus. By the time we got the menu we already know what we wanted we placed our orders and requested virgin piña colada drinks we were given a free style drink and when we inquired on what it was we were told they don’t even make piña coladas so I’m not sure why that was said that those drinks could be provided to us. Food took over an hour to come to outer table and when it actually got to the table it was not even warm but we did not send it back because we did not know how long we would take to get it back. Service really lacked. We asked to see a manager and he never came to the table. The check you would think that would of been brought with urgency but no my entire table including myself went to the bar to wait on the check. HORRIBLE will never return other guest around us were just as frustrated some even got up to go ask for menus, another table even told guests that came in to don’t eat here because they were still waiting to place their order. It’s sad because you really want to support these black owned businesses but not like this.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Good service was slow due to it being there opening to do the brunch and not enough staff to serve the customers but when the meal came it was worth the wait and the Manager that was controlling this at that time was an excellent host.

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  15. JovannaL

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The service here is slow (which highlights the theme of the experience); to the point that you miss out on the bottomless mimosa experience (big turn off). To get a drink order to your table is 30 mins + at peak times. To get your order taken, same long wait. Food to table time was long as well. The mac and cheese they subbed with shrimp and tasted terrible-like the seafood was old. We noticed those who got the chicken and rice barely touched their chicken which led us to get the steak and eggs. The entree was decent but steak portion was small. I've had other bottomless experiences in Harlem and this one ill skip the repeat visit.

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  16. Fanta61

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and the bartender prepared a perfect mocktail!

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  17. AlexanderN

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall the food was excellent, service was nice and the atmosphere was old school Harlem. Worst thing about the place is getting there as Harlem still has a way to go as far as cleaning up. BUt that shouldn't stop you from enjoying this meal. There is a TV over the bar which sort of kind a feels out of place. Its a sexy restaurant. not a bar.

    1 person found this helpful

  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My parents were visiting Harlem and celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary. The staff was friendly and really took care of them. My parents said they had a wonderful experience and would like to return. Thank you, Renaissance Harlem Team!

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  19. BeeM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very delicious seafood! I do wish the prices weren't so expensive (although seafood always is). the service was very nice, the waitress was very patient and recommended some of our fav dishes of the night. Thank you for making my mother's birthday special!

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  20. LindsayR

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was non existent. We needed to ask to have our order taken, were never checked on and to finally get the bill. My guest asked for coffee that never came. We asked for juice for the baby 3 times and It took 15-20 mins. I won’t be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  21. TrishM

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The customer service is great ! The food is delicious and the bartender depending on which day of the week and which bartender.

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  22. TrishM

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After the African Day Parade we (10) stepped into the restaurant …the AKA’s Amazing food, Amazing drinks, Amazing customers service and a wonderful way to complete the parade experience.

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  23. Tamara

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleasant service. Food was delicious Highly recommend the braised short ribs!

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  24. SylviaE

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a charming neighborhood place that deserves enthusiastic support. Lovely, 60's retro decor, perfect rack of lamb.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing overall experience. Must experience in NYC

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  26. HappyMouth

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable food, lovely service; a must whenever I’m in New York.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The two hour travel for the mussels alone is worth the trip

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  28. Suzie

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, the service, the ambience for all perfect. It was a great dining experience all around!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The overall experience was lovely. The drinks were great, and the service was good. However, the server/manager did a lot of hovering. He visited the table almost every seven minutes. It became very annoying because he kept interrupting our conversation, asking how everything was. I’d been there before and noticed this behavior, but I thought it was because I was with someone who knew the staff, but even then, we thought I was a bit overboard. The food was just okay. Our ravioli was undercooked, so we had to return it, and my mashed potatoes were straight from a box. SMH. I said nothing but took note. I’d still go back but would need to set boundaries for the server about the frequency of his visits. Lol

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  30. MichaelE

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was awesome. I don’t o ow hay seasoning they put on the potatoes but it was delicious. The drinks were superb. Friendly staff, cost was very reasonable.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was ok but nothing crazy but the ginger martini’s were amazing! I would go back for the drinks for sure, but wouldn’t eat there.

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  32. MichelleG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great environment, I also loved the food. I would definitely recommend if your ever in Harlem, ny.

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  33. TonyaHoli

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family had a great experience. The service from bar to table was FANTASTIC!! The branzino whole fish was DELISH!! I WANT MORE NOW!! Do yourself a favor and visit, you will have a delicious time❤️👏🏼🍷

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  34. Smny82

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food and drinks were amazing, but the service definitely needs improvement. We had a reservation and no one asked us about it. There was a loud and lively bridal wedding party inside and we kinda felt like the forgotten stepchildren in the outdoor dining space lol. For the reason, we kept getting the wrong food to our table and it was kind of sad and depressing in that dark corner. Also, the seating outside was very uncomfortable, as I got a charley horse from sitting so low in that hard a$$ chair lol. Prices are $$$, so the service and atmosphere need to match the impeccable food. Also portions could be more for that high price point. Decent spot.

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  35. MaxS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I liked this place. The food was very good, the sangria was great. We sat outside, as there was a private party happening, but the patio was fine and quiet. Good place for a first date and to conversate.

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  36. MatthewB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This place was very good,food was delicious,drinks was on point and my family loved it I def will be back again and my friends keep asking me where I went I sharing this place with everyone.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Had a prix fixe menu with no prior communication for Mother’s Day at $50 per person. No air conditioning in the outside area, late entrees and drinks and the food honestly wasn’t that great at all. Wish I had a different experience for the mothers in our party but I won’t be going back.

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  38. ANNAR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I came here with my mom for mother's day and we both enjoyed our food it was delicious. I would go here to check out their dinner menu. The only down side is that their brunch menu was very limited.

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  39. Lisa

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always wonderfully seasoned and prepared. Never overly salty just pure deliciousness. I highly recommend this restaurant because everything is tasty. I wouldn’t order too many cocktails because that gets pricey.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Went to restaurant based on ratings. Found food not so great and not as advertised. Had to wait longer while they correct it. Had to remind staff of items ordered and the cheque. Food on the maga (meager) side. Experience was not that great. Please note understand that some are still short staffed etc. but felt that staff was focusing on having convo with each other then actually paying attention. To patrons. Jolloff rice was good! Even had bun bun ❤️

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FAQs

Renaissance Harlem does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Renaissance Harlem is rated 4.1 stars by 344 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Renaissance Harlem

2245 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10027-7800

Additional information

  • Cross street
    132nd street
  • Neighborhood
    Harlem
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–4:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 10:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We also offer parking validation at the lot located
  • Public transit
    135th street 2 or 3 train 135th street B or C train
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Ali
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch
  • Phone number
    (646) 838-7604
  • Catering
    Ask about our off-site catering. We offer a variety of services, including drop offs, set ups and staffed full service catering. Please reach out today!
  • Private party facilities
    Our chic and intimate space is perfect for large parties or full restaurant buyouts. Enjoy favorites off of our menu or custom menus designed by Chef Ali.
  • Private party contact
    TomCookery Hospitality Management: (917) 473-2519
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