Restaurants · Our pick in New York
Sylvia’s
Harlem soul food since 1962
About Sylvia’s
Founded in 1962, Sylvia’s serves Harlem soul food such as smothered chicken, fried catfish and collard greens (NYC Tourism). The Apollo Theater is a short walk away.
Why it's on our list
- Soul food
- Since 1962
- Near the Apollo
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sylvia’s before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Sylvia’s are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- The Met2.3 miWalk 45 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Central Park2.8 miCycle 18 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Rockefeller Center3.9 miCycle 25 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Times Square4.2 miCycle 27 minCar or taxi 26 min
- Grand Central4.2 miCycle 27 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Empire State Building4.7 miCycle 30 minCar or taxi 29 min
- The High Line5.8 miCycle 37 minCar or taxi 35 min
- Brooklyn Bridge7.6 miCar or taxi 45 min
- 9/11 Memorial7.6 miCar or taxi 45 min
- Statue of Liberty ferries8.2 miCar or taxi 48 min