Harlem Tavern

Name: Harlem Tavern
Address: 2153 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY, United States, 10026
Telephone: (212) 866-4500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

200 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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New York City's Harlem Tavern is a neighborhood bar, restaurant, & beer garden situated on the corner of 116th St. Just blocks from the area's treasured Morningside and Central Parks, Harlem Tavern is an inviting American bistro-cuisine establishment. Not only does the savory menu offer exciting items like Crispy BBQ wings and Cedar Planked Salmon and a fun Kids Menu, but the extensive craft beer and wine lists have something for everyone. Whether you're looking to plan a corporate event, birthday party, reception, game watch, or get-together, Harlem Tavern has community tables, booths, and a bar area adorned with nostalgic design and 21st century amenities to suit your needs. The massive outdoor beer garden and patio lined with beautifully restored brick is the ideal setting to host any of your events, parties, and dining experiences. Our staff is ready to accommodate your group of up to 400.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 14, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(212) 866-4500
Website
http://www.harlemtavern.com/
Payment options
Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2153 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10026
Neighborhood
Harlem
Cross street
116th St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Take the B or C Train to 116th street
Entertainment
Live Music on Tuesday and Wednesdays. Jazz Brunch on Saturday and Sunday
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Seafood Ceviche$16.00
Shrimp, Scallops, Whitefish, Tomato, Onion, Jalapeno, Cilantro, Mango
Crispy Fish Tacos$13.00
Corn Tortilla, Chipotle Mayo, Pico de Gallo
Chicken Tacos$12.00
Peppers, Onions, Pepper Jack Cheese, Pickled Jalapenos, Tomato, Cilantro, Avocado sauce
Steak Tacos$14.00
Shell Steak, Cipollini Onions, Avocado, Cilantro, Guajillo Chili sauce
Pot of Mussels$16.00
Choice of: White Wine, Spicy Tomato, or Chardonnay Dijon Tarragon Broth
- With Fries$20.00
Fried Green Tomato Flatbread$15.00
Mozzarella cheese, Arugula salad
Tavern Wings$16.00
Chipotle Honey BBQ, Buffalo or Sweet Chili
Chicken Tenders$13.00
BBQ sauce, Honey Mustard
Harlem Tavern Sliders (3)$14.00
Cheeseburger: Cheddar, Chipotle Mayo; Short Rib: Cheddar, Chipotle Mayo
Fried Calamari$15.00
Pesto Aioli, Tomato Basil Sauce
Chicken Quesadilla$14.00
Flour Tortilla, Peppers, Jalapenos, Onions, Cilantro, Pepper Jack Cheese

Mac & Cheese

Smoked Bacon$3.00
Turkey Bacon$3.00
BBQ Chicken$5.00
Short Rib$6.00
Jalapenos$2.00
Shrimp$6.00
Buffalo Chicken$5.00
Grilled Chicken$5.00
Extra Cheese$2.00
Fried Onions$2.00

Mains

Cedar Plank Salmon$28.00
Pan Seared Salmon, Asparagus, Tomato Olive Confetti
NY Strip Steak$32.00
Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Peppercorn Sauce
Bourbon Braised Short Ribs$29.00
Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Bourbon Veal Jus
Garden Pasta$20.00
Linguine, Zucchini, Baby Spinach, Asparagus, Parmesan, Tomato Cream
Chicken & Waffles$22.00
Crispy Fried Chicken, Buttermilk Waffle
Market Fish
See server for daily fresh fish selection
- MP
Buttermilk Fried Chicken$26.00
Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Country Gravy
Fish & Chips$26.00
Panko & Parmesan Crusted Cod, Baby Greens, French Fries, Lemon Tartar Sauce
Mushroom Ravioli$20.00
Portobello Mushrooms, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Arugula Salad

Soups & Salads

Add Chicken $5, Shrimp $6 or Salmon $6

Toasted Quinoa Salad$15.00
Crispy Quinoa, Cucumbers, Carrots, Peppers, Chickpeas, Romaine, Couscous, Red Vinaigrette
Asian Chicken Salad$16.00
Mixed Greens, BBQ Chicken, Apple, Pear, Carrots, Broccoli, Orange, Napa Cabbage, Wontons, Sesame Dressing
Caesar Salad$14.00
Baby Romaine, Bacon, Anchovies, Parmesan, Croutons
Spiced Mahi Salad$16.00
Baby Greens, Quinoa, Mint, Avocado, Orange, Cilantro, Pomegranate seeds, Radish, Peppers, Citrus Dressing
Chopped Salad$14.00
Romaine, Carrots, Tomato, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Peppers, Celery, Avocado, Pecorino Cheese, Sherry Vinaigrette
Spicy Texan Cobb$16.00
Mixed Greens, Chicken, Bacon, Apple, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Blue Cheese, Spicy Chipotle Ranch

Burgers & Sandwiches

All served with choice of French Fries, Side Salad or Sweet Potato Fries ($2)

Truffle Burger$18.00
Crispy onions, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Bacon, Avocado, Truffle Aioli
HT Burger$14.00
8ozAngus Burger, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Fries
Codfish Po'boy Sandwich$16.00
Panko & Parmesan Crusted Cod, Chipotle Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato
Roasted Portobello Wrap$14.00
Portobello Mushroom, Spinach, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Peppers, Mozzarella Cheese
Turkey Burger$15.00
Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Turkey Bacon, Mozzarella, Caramelized Onions
Lamb Burger$16.00
Moroccan Spice, Goat Cheese, Mint Pesto
BBQ Chicken Wrap$15.00
Baby Greens, Cheddar Cheese, Red Onion, Ranch Dressing
Buffalo Chicken Wrap$15.00
Romaine, Buffalo chicken, Blue Cheese
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$15.00
Grilled chicken, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Chipotle Mayo
Harlem Steak Sandwich$18.00
Peppers, Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Chipotle Aioli

Sides

French Fries$7.00
Truffle Fries$8.00
Mashed Potatoes$7.00
Sweet Potato Fries$8.00
Grilled Asparagus$8.00
Market Veggies$8.00
House Salad$7.00

Kids Menu

$8. All with a choice of Fries, Carrots or Avocado

Cheeseburger Sliders
Chicken Fingers
Mini Mac & Cheese
Penne Pasta
Tomato Sauce or Butter Parmesan

What 200 people are saying

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4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
3.8Service
3.9Ambience
4Value

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere was hot and pumping. Our waitress was very polite and attentive. She was very friendly and really catered to us. The food was also very good. Prices are really great and there’s something on the menu for anyone. Overall a great evening dining. Definitely will be returning again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
Nice patio area and mellow vibe so there's potential, but the food is just meh. The truffle fries had no truffle flavor, the burgers and sliders were overdone, the hot wings still had feathers on them and the salmon in the salad was dry. The fish tacos were delicious and the chicken wrap was good as well. Service was attentive.
C
Charm78
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
First time visiting and we had a great time. The drinks were delish and the food was amazing. Only complaint was that the short ribs were a tad bit too salty and the sauce was over reduced. I did express it to the server. Other than that, I look forward to visiting again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall1food3service5ambience3
Food was over cooked You have a BUG PROBLEM I WONT EAT INSIDE ANY MORE, only OUTSIDE!!!
MB
MatthewB
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good drinks and food was delicious def will be coming back
KB
KishaunaB
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience2
Our waitress was the worst , she took forever even though we were the only people there , it was a horrible experience and we won’t be back . People who came after us got there food before us and left , while we waited.
ZO
ZeldaO
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sunday brunch in one of the inside booths was a great place for me to catch up with a friend. The live jazz was also great.
AG
AphnieG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend for drinks, snacks, and great lunch.
MM
MelaninM
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great ambiance. Good live music. We went on a Sunday. Warm it was 90 degrees outside. Awesome drinks and food was good. Nice spot to eat outside and get some good drinks at a fair price in Harlem.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience2
Waitress didn't take drink orders until we'd been seated for 30 minutes; food orders not taken for another 30 minutes, then food didn't start to arrive for yet another 30+ minutes. We were a large party. Food came out one or two plates at a time, with 15 minutes in between. Some orders were duplicated, others never showed up. Additional drink orders took 30 minutes. Never again.
AB
AdaraB
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Our reservation was for an 11am Mother’s Day brunch. We got there at around 10:50. We were told they didn’t open until noon even though I multiple confirmations for an 11am reservation. We were not the only ones who showed up with a reservation. Someone messed up either with the open table system or their staff scheduling. Either way they weren’t apologetic and could do nothing for us. They didn’t offer us to sit and wait until noon. They said come back and maybe we can seat you. It was MOTHERS DAY. Where else could we go??!! Reservations are booked for weeks. Shame on Harlem Tavern. You ruined Mother’s Day for my family that flew into town for the weekend
LA
LouiAnnR
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Good overall. The macaroni and cheese had no taste though
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Appetizers were much better than the entrees. The latter depressed the overall score.
R
Roslyn
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and drinks enjoyed the music and the ambience was amazing.
RS
RaashidaS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall3food2service1ambience3
Nice environment! Drinks OK. Food Blah.. Service 👎
M
Mskane
New York Area
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2021
overall3food4service4ambience4
Had to get someone to wipe down the table and the booth. We dined indoors and still had to swat away flies :( . Food was good though and drinks were delish :) .
H
Harlemite
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
We were a group of six meeting here. Actually had brunch and returned later for drinks and appetizers. Great ambience. Friendly and helpful staff. Good value. Good food. We will definitely return! Enjoyed the outdoor seating the most!
TP
ToniaP
County Durham
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service. The staff was great as well. Been here many times. They never disappoint.
WW
WWEDC
Washington DC
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food4service4ambience4
First time here on rec from my brother who lives in the neighborhood. Sunday brunch was lively with music and my two toddlers had a blast. It was casual and fun and the price was right. We enjoyed the chik and waffles, gumbo and cod sandwich. All were great. Kids meals were just what they needed. Will def return
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service3ambience5
Birthday When we was seated we waited for 25 minutes before anyone came to take our order
L
valerieL
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
I celebrated my birthday there o Monday! This was not my first time eating there, since I was there for lunch the previous week. Why come back with friends and family? I love the variety of items on the menu. There is something for the meat eater, the seafood lover, salads and burgers. The service was excellent. Our server came to the table, gave us time to get settled, and took our drink orders. If you love mac & cheese, you will love it here. Fried chicken here is crispy and crunchy like I like it. We also ordered the cheesecake for dessert which was excellent.
NY
NYC99
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great for large group and they have a kids menu!
MK
MarquettK
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience4
Harlem Tavern is a great place to hang out and connect with friends. I love that there is enough space to accommodate seating for large groups. i like the tv screens placed throughout. i would like a more extensive brunch menu. Will definitely visit again.
m
moniquek
Las Vegas
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
as usual a wonderful time wonderful waitress excellent servce & good food
RM
RebeccaM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2019
overall4food3service5ambience3
Took a friend for her birthday had a ggod time food was good the service was outstanding by our server Jose they made my friend feel special. Noise level a little to much for me personally but overall had a good time.
SB
SusannahB
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great for a large group!
DD
DeniseD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience5
Very nice , food was very good. Loved it. The only thing I wasn’t happy with was that i went for happy hour and we were charged at regular price for drinks and we chose to go at that time to enjoy happy hour specials. We got there at 5:30pm. The waiter did not specify or explain on that aspect. Other than that I was happy with the visit.
RH
RickH
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service. We had 3 children under the age of 4 in our group and the staff really did a great job of helping and not getting annoyed at the mess!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
The staff was great
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was good.
AH
AudreyH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience3
Another good time at the Harlem Tavern. Only issue is I keep seeming to arrive during the jazz brunch performance. The band Is great, but we all end up straining our voices to be heard. If they could take it down a decibel we’d enjoy both the music and conversation better. Staff as always was accommodating.
LH
LeniseH
Atlantic City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2019
overall3food5service2ambience5
Loved Harlem Tavern but our waitress was HORRIBLE! She apparently didn’t want to be at work that night. I was celebrating my engagement with my girls and she just rubbed us wrong. I will keep her name private because I would hope she get better with her ppl skills.
AB
AliciaB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
I am thinking about going there the week of my birthday
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience3
Our server was awful. So rude.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food was great, drinks were well mixed and delicious. Great customer service!
RI
RandolphI
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience3
The setting was nice. However, the food was horrible and our waiter was never around. We had to ask other waiters and servers to find him to get service. The noise level was so high, I was literally screaming to my friends in conversation. We couldn't hear one another. Place looks nice but overall satisfaction horrible. I was so disappointed with how bad the food was.
a
aketekt
Philadelphia
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience3
Interesting place for the setting. Average food though.
DO
DanielleO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great. Key was amazing as our server. The food was fantastic and the rose sangrias were so good.
JC
JannC
New York Area
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2019
overall3food4service1ambience3
I would recommend Harlem Tavern, but not on a holiday. We ate there on July 4th. The food was very good, especially the lobster rolls, although small compared to what seafood restaurants offer. The drinks were very good. However, service was terrible. The drinks came late, the food came late. One person in our party didn't get their food until 20 minutes after everyone else. And we had to ask a different server to get it. We asked for catsup, which came twenty minutes after the french fries. Again a different server brought it. The restaurant did however discount our meal. The waitress was not apologetic at all. However, the manager was very responsive.
AJ
AlexandraJ
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place. The staff was so friendly and accommodating that we’re going back this Sunday!

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Harlem Tavern is rated 4 stars by 200 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 14, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

2153 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10026

Additional information

Cross street
116th St
Neighborhood
Harlem
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Take the B or C Train to 116th street
Payment options
Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
Live Music on Tuesday and Wednesdays. Jazz Brunch on Saturday and Sunday
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.harlemtavern.com/
Phone number
(212) 866-4500

Harlem Tavern

Make a reservation

Additional information

Appetizers

Seafood Ceviche$16.00

Crispy Fish Tacos$13.00

Chicken Tacos$12.00

Steak Tacos$14.00

Pot of Mussels$16.00

Fried Green Tomato Flatbread$15.00

Tavern Wings$16.00

Chicken Tenders$13.00

Harlem Tavern Sliders (3)$14.00

Fried Calamari$15.00

Chicken Quesadilla$14.00

Mac & Cheese

Smoked Bacon$3.00

Turkey Bacon$3.00

BBQ Chicken$5.00

Short Rib$6.00

Jalapenos$2.00

Shrimp$6.00

Buffalo Chicken$5.00

Grilled Chicken$5.00

Extra Cheese$2.00

Fried Onions$2.00

Mains

Cedar Plank Salmon$28.00

NY Strip Steak$32.00

Bourbon Braised Short Ribs$29.00

Garden Pasta$20.00

Chicken & Waffles$22.00

Market Fish

Buttermilk Fried Chicken$26.00

Fish & Chips$26.00

Mushroom Ravioli$20.00

Soups & Salads

Toasted Quinoa Salad$15.00

Asian Chicken Salad$16.00

Caesar Salad$14.00

Spiced Mahi Salad$16.00

Chopped Salad$14.00

Spicy Texan Cobb$16.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Truffle Burger$18.00

HT Burger$14.00

Codfish Po'boy Sandwich$16.00

Roasted Portobello Wrap$14.00

Turkey Burger$15.00

Lamb Burger$16.00

BBQ Chicken Wrap$15.00

Buffalo Chicken Wrap$15.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$15.00

Harlem Steak Sandwich$18.00

Sides

French Fries$7.00

Truffle Fries$8.00

Mashed Potatoes$7.00

Sweet Potato Fries$8.00

Grilled Asparagus$8.00

Market Veggies$8.00

House Salad$7.00

Kids Menu

Cheeseburger Sliders

Chicken Fingers

Mini Mac & Cheese

Penne Pasta

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