Sylvia's Restaurant Menu

Sylvia's Restaurant, a cornerstone of soul food in Harlem, invites patrons to experience its rich culinary heritage at 328 Malcolm X Blvd. The menu celebrates traditional flavors, highlighted by the crispy, succulent fried chicken and tender BBQ ribs, which have garnered rave reviews for their juicy perfection and tangy sauces. Each entree is complemented by generous portions of classic sides like the iconic cornbread, which many consider unrivaled.

For those looking to feed a crowd, Sylvia's offers large orders with options for gatherings, ensuring that the heartwarming essence of soul food can be shared. The ambiance reflects a warm, neighborly spirit that makes every visit memorable. With a legacy steeped in authenticity, Sylvia's Restaurant stands as a testament to the soulful culinary traditions of its founder, Sylvia Woods. Whether you're indulging in chicken and waffles or digging into slow-cooked collard greens, every dish is a heartfelt reminder of home.

Sides

• Garlic Mashed Potatoes

  US$8.00

• Vegetarian Collard Greens

  US$10.00

• Grits With Cheddar Cheese

  US$8.50

• Grits

  US$7.00

• Sassy Rice

  US$8.00

• String Beans

  US$8.00

• Steamed Rice

  US$7.00

• Pickled Beets

  US$8.00

• Steamed Rice With Gravy

  US$7.00

• Black Eyed Peas

  US$8.00

• Candied Yams

  US$8.00

• Potato Salad

  US$8.00

• Traditional Collard Greens

  US$10.00

• Garlic Mashed Potatoes With Gravy

  US$8.00

• Baked Mac/Cheese

  US$10.00

Appetizer

• Sylvia's Fried Wings

  6pc. Extra Crispy

  US$16.00

• Fried Shrimp APP

  7 pieces w/Cocktail + House-Made Tartar Sauce

  US$17.00

• Catfish Fingers

  w/House-Made Tartar Sauce

  US$18.00

• Chicken Livers APP

  Sauteed w/ Onions and Peppers and Served with a side of Gravy

  US$13.00

Entree

• Chicken & Waffle

  Southern Fried or Smothered Chicken Served w/ a House-Made Waffle topped w/ Butter & Powdered Sugar

  US$21.00

• Catfish Entree

  Gluten-Free, Cornmeal Crusted Catfish Filet OR Gluten-Free, Herb Seasoned Grilled Catfish Filet served w/ Two Sides & Cornbread

  US$27.00

• BBQ Salmon Entree

  8 oz. Salmon Filet, Grilled & Doused in Sylvia's Sassy BBQ Sauce. Served with Two Sides of Choice.

  US$29.00

• Sylvia's BBQ Pork Ribs Entree

  Sylvia's World Famous BBQ Pork Ribs Drizzled w/ Our House-Made Sassy BBQ Sauce served w/ Two Sides & Cornbread

  US$26.00

• One Pork Chop Entree

  One Golden Fried, Smothered in Gravy, OR Grilled Porkchop served w/ Two Sides & Cornbread

  US$22.00

• Catfish & Grits

  Fried or Grilled. Served with Grits.

  US$16.00

• Two Pork Chop Entree

  Two Golden Fried, Smothered in Gravy, OR Grilled Porkchop served w/ Two Sides & Cornbread

  US$28.00

• Shrimp Entree

  Golden Fried, Grilled, or BBQ Shrimp (7 Pieces). Served with Two Sides & Cornbread.

  US$27.00

• Shrimp & Grits

  Grilled, Fried, or BBQ Shrimp (7) over a bed of Grits.

  US$19.00

• Chicken Entree

  Southern Fried or Smothered Chicken Served w/ two sides & Cornbread

  US$24.00

• Veggie Platter

  Choice of Four House-Made Side Items & Served with Cornbread. **Maximum of two of the same side dishes, please**

  US$29.50

• Kale Salad

  Kale Salad Dressed with Our House-Made Caesar Dressing, Croutons, and Parmesean Cheese. Protein Add-On Options: Grilled Chicken, Grilled Salmon, or Grilled Shrimp.

  US$14.00

• BBQ Beef Short Rib Entree

  Tender & Juicy, Fall Off The Bone, BBQ Short Ribs of Beef. Served with Two Sides & Cornbread.

  US$38.00

Combos

• Seafood Combo

  Golden-Fried or Grilled Catfish, Grilled, Fried, or BBQ Shrimp Served w/ Two Sides & Cornbread

  US$30.00

• BBQ Pork Rib/Chicken Combo

  Sylvia's World Famous BBQ Pork Ribs Drizzled w/ Our House-Made Sassy BBQ Sauce and Juicy & Crispy Fried Chicken (Smothered is Covered in Gravy & Baked Tender)

  US$30.00

Na Beverages

• Smart H20

  US$3.00

• Diet Coke

  US$5.00

• Sweet Iced Tea

  US$5.50

• Lemonade

  US$5.50

• Uptown

  US$5.50

• Coke

  US$5.00

Specials

• Meatloaf - Monday & Tuesday Special

  Topped w/Sylvia's Special Sauce.

  US$26.00

• Oxtails - Special

  US$35.00

Large Orders 2 Hour Prep Time

• Slab Of BBQ Ribs

  US$50.00

• Fried Whiting 15ppl

  Gluten Free- Feeds 15 people

  US$120.00

• Side Half Pan 15ppl

  Feeds 12-15 people

  US$110.00

• Chicken 15ppl

  US$85.00

• Side Round Pan

  Feeds 4-5 people

  US$30.00

• Family Package

  US$115.00

Extras

• Cornbread

  2 pieces of homemade cornbread

  US$3.00

• Sylvia's BBQ Sauce

  Sylvia's soulful Sassy BBQ Sauce, great on everything!

  US$3.00

• Waffle

  This option is a waffle only.

  US$14.00

• French Fries

  US$7.00

• Sylvia's Brown Gravy

  US$3.00

• Chicken (Extra)

  Individual Piece of White Meat (Breast & Wing) or Dark Meat (Thigh & Leg)

  US$11.00

Merchandise

• Sylvia's Seasonings

  US$0.00

• Sylvia's Mixes

  US$0.00

• Sylvia's Famly Soul Food Cookbook

  Traditional soul food recipes from Sylvia Woods and her family, featuring dishes from Hemingway, South Carolina, and Harlem.

  US$30.00

• Sylvia's Sassy BBQ Sauce (Bottle)

  US$5.50

• T-Shirts White

  US$0.00

• Sylvia's Soul Food Cookbook

  US$22.00

• Sylvia's Hot Sauce (Bottle)

  US$3.50

Dessert

• Sweet Potato Pie

  Smooth & Sweet Potato topped w/ Whipped Cream

  US$11.00

• Coconut Cake

  Moist White Cake w/ Pineapple Filling & Sweet Coconut Frosted

  US$9.00

• Banana Pudding

  Creamy Pudding, Bananas & Nilla Wafers topped w/ Whipped Cream

  US$9.00

• Seasonal Cobbler

  US$11.00

• Red Velvet Cake

  Rich layers of vibrant red cake with creamy cheesecake frosting.

  US$9.00

• Chocolate Cake

  Yellow layer cake with rich chocolate frosting.

  US$9.00