Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Kingston Bakery Harlem, Island Grill Modern Caribbean Kitchen and Chopped Parsley, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale soul food restaurants in West Harlem. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
West Harlem's Upscale Soul Food Destinations
West Harlem’s dining scene reaches new heights with this collection of upscale soul food destinations that pair neighborhood charm with sophisticated global flavors. Experience a refined approach to comfort at The Expat, known for its vibrant Thai dishes, or enjoy the polished Chinese cuisine offered at Panda Harlem. These standout spots provide an elegant atmosphere for anyone looking to explore the soulful, high-end culinary landscape of the area.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Soul Food Restaurants in West Harlem | Upscale Soul Food Food
- Kingston Bakery Harlem · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Island Grill Modern Caribbean Kitchen · rated 4.8/5: Caribbean.
- Chopped Parsley · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Bless Bar & Kitchen · rated 4.7/5: American.
- 314 - pizza,pasta&cocktailbar · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- P & M Classic Pizza and Restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pisticci · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- At The Wallace · rated 4.5/5: American.
- The Expat · rated 4.5/5: Thai.
- Hamilton Hall Bar & Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: American.
- The Chick Inn Harlem · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Chez Jacob · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Happy Mama's · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Dinosaur Bar-B-Que · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Frijolito's Restaurant Broadway. · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Renaissance Harlem · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Pepo’s Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Lighthouse Fish Market · rated 4.3/5: Seafood.
- Taqueria El Chiltepin 3 · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Tex's Chicken And Burgers · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Londel's · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Chez Maty Et Sokhna (Keur Sokhna) · rated 4.2/5: French.
- Empanadas Monumental · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- 123BSB · rated 4.1/5: American.
- LA VIAGRA · rated 4.1/5: Seafood.
- Tropical Grill · rated 4.1/5: American.
- Harlem Bar-B-Q · rated 4.1/5: American.
- Lighthouse Fish Market · rated 4.1/5: Seafood.
- Wimpy's Restaurant · rated 4.1/5: American.
- Jin Ramen · rated 4/5: Japanese.
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.
