5 Restaurants in Harlem, New York NY for Late-Night Food
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 restaurants in Harlem, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five Harlem restaurants that Google tags for late-night food, for anyone who wants dinner or drinks after the early rush. The ranking is based on Google ratings weighted by review count, from six qualifying businesses. Hours differ quite a bit, and at least one place closes early on most nights, so each entry lists the schedule along with the address, services and what reviewers mention about the food and the room.
#1
Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails
★ 4.6 (502 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Lucille's at 26 Macombs Pl is open from 8 am Tuesday through Sunday, until 11:30 pm most nights, and closed Mondays. Reviewers mention brunch dishes such as a chicken and guava waffle, small pizzas including vodka and meatball with burrata, BBQ wings and cocktails, plus a jazz night every Thursday. Google lists it as Latino-owned and women-owned, with outdoor seating, live music and good coffee.
Best for: Thursday jazz and cocktails
- Address
- 26 Macombs Pl, New York, NY 10039, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–11:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–11:30 pm; Sun 8 am–11 pm; Thu 8 am–11:30 pm; Tue 8 am–11:30 pm; Wed 8 am–11:30 pm
#2
Archer & Goat
★ 4.6 (458 Google reviews)American restaurant$30–80 per person
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Archer and Goat is an American restaurant at 187 Malcolm X Blvd, open evenings Wednesday through Friday and from 11 am on weekends, closed Monday and Tuesday. Reviewers mention a prix fixe with corn and coconut soup, carne asada with tostones, breakfast arepas, a warm date cake, mocktails and DJ nights, with front, back and indoor seating. Google lists it as Latino-owned and women-owned.
Best for: Weekend brunch and DJ evenings
- Address
- 187 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10026, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 11 am–7 pm; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 5–9 pm
#3
Fumo Harlem
★ 4.5 (1,982 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–60 per person
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Fumo is an Italian restaurant at 1600 Amsterdam Ave, open from 11 am daily and until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday. Reviewers mention spicy calamari, clams, chicken parm, penne vodka, a vegan burger and lemon cake, along with friendly staff and a clean restroom. Google lists outdoor seating, cocktails, a wine list, happy-hour food and drinks, desserts and full wheelchair access.
Best for: Italian date night
- Address
- 1600 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–10:30 pm; Tue 11 am–10:30 pm; Wed 11 am–10:30 pm
#4
Yatenga
★ 4.4 (452 Google reviews)French restaurant$20–60 per person
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Yatenga is a French bistro on Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, open from 4 pm daily and until 11 pm most nights. Reviewers mention steak au poivre, branzino, gambas, a happy hour menu, dishes with Mexican touches, art on the walls, rustic tables and good music. Regulars describe it as a neighborhood spot. Google lists outdoor seating, cocktails, a wine list and late-night food.
Best for: Bistro dinners and happy hour
- Address
- 3023, 2269 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd #1, New York, NY 10030, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–11 pm; Mon 4–10 pm; Sat 4–11 pm; Sun 4–11 pm; Thu 4–11 pm; Tue 4–10 pm; Wed 4–11 pm
#5
Melba's Restaurant
★ 4.3 (4,830 Google reviews)Southern restaurant (US)$20–40 per person
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Melba's is a Southern restaurant at 300 W 114th St, open from 11 am on weekdays and 10 am on weekends, until 11 pm Thursday through Sunday. Reviewers mention fried chicken, catfish, fish, mac and cheese, spicy greens, chicken and waffles and an eggnog waffle, plus art decor and music. Google lists it as Black-owned and women-owned, with cocktails, desserts and happy-hour food.
Best for: Soul food with family
- Address
- 300 W 114th St, New York, NY 10026, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–11 pm; Sun 10 am–11 pm; Thu 11 am–11 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Harlem, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Late-night food”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails, Archer & Goat, Fumo Harlem, Yatenga and Melba's Restaurant take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails opens at 8 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 502 reviews. Archer & Goat is second at 4.6 from 458 reviews.
Which restaurants in Harlem, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails, at 11:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails $20–30; Archer & Goat $30–80; Fumo Harlem $20–60; Yatenga $20–60; Melba's Restaurant $20–40.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Lucille's Coffee and Cocktails, Fumo Harlem, Yatenga and Melba's Restaurant.
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