Restaurants near Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market

My cousins Joe and Mary from Ireland and I had such a lovely dining experience at the one and only Tavern on The Green in Central Park. From the time I entered, I was greeted by several hostesses and they were all so welcoming and nice. I brought them a box of chocolates to wig them a Happy New Year. They told me that my cousins had arrived and they would show us to our table. She sat us at a beautiful table overlooking the outside at 2:45pm. We loved the assorted breads with butter and jelly. I loved the vegetable chicken soup. My cousins loved the Scottish Salmon and Chicken Paillard salad. The service was amazing-our server was a young Asian woman. We also had a male worker (he hails from Senegal, Africa) that helped clear our table and he was so nice and friendly. Fabulous time today!

Came with my 2 nieces to afternoon tea to celebrate their Sweet 16s and the girls were treated like royalty! The hostess gave them sparkly pink “Birthday Girl” sashes, they had photos taken and 2 chocolate mousse cakes with candles were brought out so we could sing happy birthday. Our server, Mary Alice, was very sweet and attentive. It’s the Plaza, so the atmosphere is always magical! A fantastic day was had and the memories we made were priceless.

We ate a wonderful meal out on the enclosed porch because the 4 of us wanted to talk. Had it almost to ourselves with a heater that made it toasty. The chicken masala with rice was delicious as was the grilled kale salad. The mussels my friend ordered came with some big chunks of excellent bread, the fried calamari came with a side of sauce with just a touch of spice and even the salmon was special. Service was relaxed and responsive.

I had a fantastic dining experience at this restaurant while celebrating my friend’s birthday! The atmosphere was lively yet intimate, creating the perfect setting for our celebration. We started with the mussels, which were fresh, tender, and bursting with flavor. The brisket beef was absolutely melt-in-your-mouth, cooked to perfection with rich, savory flavors. The Caesar salad was crisp and light, balancing the richness of the other dishes beautifully. For drinks, I tried both a White Russian and a Phoenix cocktail – both were expertly crafted, with the White Russian being smooth and indulgent, while the Phoenix had a bold, refreshing twist. The staff made the birthday celebration even more special with their warm and attentive service. Overall, the combination of great food, amazing cocktails, and a wonderful atmosphere made this an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend this place for any occasion – it’s perfect for celebrating with friends!

Amazing place, music was excellent, great service, cocktails were amazing. Thought the food was good but a little overpriced for what we got. The live band made up for it though, great night out.