Sylvia's Restaurant
New York, NY 10027-3711
Phone: (212) 996-0660
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Between 126th Street and 127th Street
- Directions:
- 2, 3 at 125th St
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 8am-10:30pm, Sun 11am-8pm
Editorial Review for Sylvia's Restaurant – by Carolyn Hahn
The Scene
It's one of the city's best-kept secrets: Most New Yorkers think it's either just for tourists or out of the way. It's two blocks from the subway and yes, there are tourists, but Sylvia's is also a neighborhood place where everyone is welcome, prices are low and the food is church-supper delicious.
The Food
The menu is a greatest hits list of soul and Southern favorites. The fried chicken is eternally wonderful, among the best in the city, though the ribs can be a little dry, as can the pork chops. Entrees come with a choice of hearty sides, from macaroni and cheese to candied yams dripping butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Sylvia's also features a fabulous gospel brunch on Sundays, but it fills up, so reservations are advised.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasYou can take Sylvia's home with you. The restaurant stocks take-home bottles of its famous hot sauce and barbecue sauce.
What to DrinkFor something different try the creamsicle pina colada.
User Reviews for Sylvia's Restaurant
09/01/2008 Posted by speoples
I have lived in the neighborhood for a couple of years, but avoided Sylvia's because of the whole "food prepped for tourist" rumour. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the food is delicious. I order the the same meal- well seasoned and well prepared-every time I eat here. The sides are delicious, except for the yams which I recommend avoiding at all costs. The service, unlike the food, is awful! The waitresses at the counter-area seem to always be involved in some indepth conversation with their friends and the dining room service is slow and a bit inattentive. If this restaurant wasn't so centrally located and the food (and lunch specials) weren't so good...I would never come into Sylvia's again. Another plus, Sylvia is often seated at a table right inside the first dining room. She seems like a pleasant and friendly person!
Pros: Good food, good value, near subway.
Cons: Poor service!
08/04/2008 Posted by coryrodr
Low cost soul food. Sylvia's quality is a-ok with me and apparently all the other patrons that line up in front of the place for breakfast. Great for a quick run in and out type of spot for to go too. The service could be better, but the food more than makes-up for it!
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