On the Crawl - Dining Recommendations

Bono Trattoria

Harlem Culture Crawl and Italian
Popular Italian restaurant with a brick pizza oven imported from Naples on center stage. Bono embraces Italian classics like the margherita pizza and bucatini ala bolognese, but also features traditional Umbrian dishes. Try the strozzapreti alla norcina (pasta with sweet sausage, porcini mushrooms, and truffle cream sauce). As Italian grandmothers are known to say: Eat because it is delicious! Read more...
3658 Broadway
Harlem Culture Crawl, Fleet Week, Pizza, and Restaurants
646-281-9249
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Charles Pan-Fried Chicken

Chicken, Harlem Culture Crawl, and Takeout
Known for crispy, juicy pan-fried chicken and classic soul food sides like mac and cheese and collard greens, Charles is a neighborhood institution founded by Chef Charles Gabriel. With decades of experience, he’s earned the title “The Fried Chicken King of Harlem” from The New Yorker. A local favorite for affordable, satisfying takeout dinners. Read more...
439 W 125th Street
Harlem Culture Crawl and Restaurants
646-618-0438

Harlem Tavern

comfort food, Harlem Culture Crawl, and sports bar
Harlem Tavern’s menu features bold, satisfying dishes that bring flavor to the forefront. Dig into our creamy, crave-worthy Tavern Style Mac, enjoy the rich, smoky notes of our Cedar Planked Salmon, or sink your teeth into the indulgent Truffle Burger. Pair your meal with something from our wide-ranging craft beer and wine list, curated to complement every bite. Ample seating Read more...
2153 Frederick Douglass Blvd
Harlem Culture Crawl, Fleet Week, and Restaurants
2128664500
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Ponty Bistro

African and Harlem Culture Crawl
Ponty Bistro Harlem offers a taste of authentic Senegalese cuisine alongside a variety of other dishes. With a cool and understated vibe, Ponty Bistro provides a welcoming space for guests to enjoy their meals. The menu features a diverse range of options, catering to different tastes and preferences. Whether dining alone or with friends, patrons can expect quality food and a Read more...
2375 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
Harlem Culture Crawl, Fleet Week, and Restaurants
2122346474
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Red Kup

Breakfast, Cafe, Harlem Culture Crawl, Sandwiches, and School-Specials
Opened in 2023, Red Kup is a quaint café and bakery known for its friendly owner and welcoming atmosphere. The menu features espresso drinks—including the popular Moroccan-spiced coffee—fresh pastries, smoothies, and inventive breakfast sandwiches with vegan and gluten-free options. Seasonal lunch items like salads and grain bowls add variety, making it a neighborhood favorite. Read more...
701 St. Nicholas Avenue
Coffee & Tea, Harlem Culture Crawl, Other, and Restaurants
929‑310‑9405
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Red Rooster

comfort food and Harlem Culture Crawl
Inspired by the legendary Harlem speakeasy that once welcomed neighbors, jazz greats, and cultural icons such as Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Nat King Cole, and James Baldwin, we are honored to carry the Red Rooster name forward. Co-creators Andrew Chapman and Marcus Samuelsson envisioned a restaurant that would uplift its community through food, culture, and opportunity. Today, that vision lives Read more...
310 Malcolm X Blvd
Harlem Culture Crawl and Restaurants
2127929001
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Sylvia's Restaurant

Harlem Culture Crawl and soul
For more than 60 years, Sylvia’s Restaurant has been serving up more than just food. We’ve been serving love, legacy, and Harlem hospitality. When Sylvia Woods opened her restaurant on Lenox Avenue in 1962, she couldn’t have imagined that her fried chicken and collard greens would draw guests from all over the world. What started with a handful of tables Read more...
326 Malcolm X Blvd
Harlem Culture Crawl, Fleet Week, and Restaurants
2129960660
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