Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Make My Cake, Uptown Veg 2 and Vegan Hood, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale soul food restaurants in Harlem. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Harlem's Upscale Soul Food Destinations
Experience the refined side of Harlem’s legendary culinary scene with this curated selection of upscale soul food and international favorites. From the jazz-infused American flavors at Minton's Playhouse and Ginny's Supper Club to the sweet traditions of Make My Cake, these establishments celebrate the neighborhood's rich heritage with a sophisticated touch. The collection also highlights the area’s diverse palate, featuring elegant Mexican dishes at Polanco and classic French fare at Barawine. Whether you are looking for a historic supper club or a chic bistro, these destinations offer an elevated dining experience in the heart of Upper Manhattan.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Soul Food Restaurants in Harlem | Upscale Soul Food Food
- Make My Cake · rated 5/5: American.
- Uptown Veg 2 · rated 5/5: American.
- Vegan Hood · rated 5/5: American.
- BIXI Harlem · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Okis Soul Food Restaurant NYC · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Minton's Playhouse · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Vegan Hood · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Ginny's Supper Club · rated 4.5/5: American.
- The Corner Lounge · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Chez Jacob · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Happy Mama's · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Legends House Of Sea Foods · rated 4.4/5: Seafood.
- Lenox Fast Food · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Polanco · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Harlem Biscuit Company · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Crab Du Jour Xpress Cajun Seafood · rated 4.4/5: Seafood.
- Silvana · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Jacob Soul Food Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Greedy Pot · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Amy Ruth's · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Renaissance Harlem · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Pepo’s Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Barawine · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Uptown Veg 2 express · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Harlem Food CT · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Harlem Cop n Go · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Lighthouse Fish Market · rated 4.3/5: Seafood.
- Bf Soul Food · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Easy Corner · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Londel's · rated 4.2/5: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
