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Billie's Black

Billie's Black

(Now Closed)
Southern Food Restaurant$$$$
Central Harlem, New York
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  • Devontaheart icon on user image
    DevontaFebruary 24, 2013
    Small & intimate with good service. The catfish, mac n' cheese and string beans were bomb.com. They also had UNLIMITED Mimosas I was passed out in the car after brunch. Definitely TRY BILLIE'S BLACK!
  • Harlem A.
    Harlem AmbassadorMarch 26, 2013
    This sister has got Soul Gourmet down to a science. Anything with Catfish will have you singing to the rafters with the live band or other entertainment. Come early to avoid door fee. Intense drinks
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupNovember 4, 2011
    The service is slow, but the food is delicious and you’re sure to have a good time. Try the fried catfish or the BBB Burger! The décor in the bathroom is not suitable for children.
  • Ryan
    RyanAugust 9, 2014
    The pancakes were pretty good and the chicken as well nothing to complain about. The atmosphere left more to be desired but a pretty decent place considering the brunch menu.
  • Gilt City
    Gilt CityJune 1, 2011
    Aside from the inspired soul food (we can't get enough of the zesty Cajun catfish strips), this is the destination for jazz, soul, poetry and media screenings.
  • Compass
    CompassMay 15, 2014
    A formidable karaoke song list and cocktail brunches keep this popular watering hole busy all times of day and night.
  • Nandi A.heart icon on user image
    Nandi AndersonMarch 21, 2016
    good brunch! They aren't usually too busy so there won't be a wait. The service was amazing!
  • Réjane T.
    Réjane TApril 9, 2012
    $5 beers, select martinis and margaritas during happy hour!! Salmon cakes and Mac n cheese are amazing. Great service as well.
  • WeHarlem
    WeHarlemJuly 16, 2011
    They feature live performances Neo-soul singers on occasions. This venue captures the historic vibe and soul of Harlem!
  • LAN
    LANAugust 16, 2010
    Best Mac and Cheese around. The Mango Chicken is pretty good also. They have Karaoke on certain days during the week also, old school R&B style.
  • Adri
    AdriJanuary 18, 2012
    Great place, vibe, and beautiful ppl!! And of course great food- catfish strips are just delectable!
  • Sistaharlemheart icon on user image
    SistaharlemJanuary 8, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Love the Sante Fe Catfish which is stuffed with crab meat. OMG it is soooooo good!
  • MTTNYC
    MTTNYCAugust 26, 2011
    Yummiest mac 'n cheese and catfish -- you MUST make this a regular spot when in Harlem!
  • bella d.heart icon on user image
    bella doniaNovember 27, 2014
    EVERYTHING, THE CATFISH STRIPS ARE TASTE BUD HEAVEN!
  • jillian d.
    jillian dinoSeptember 25, 2012
    Seriously good food. The mac and cheese and catfish are super delicious.
  • Ashley C.
    Ashley C.March 20, 2012
    For brunch, get the catfish (or you will regret it) and skip the home fries.
  • Evelyn B.
    Evelyn BurnettJanuary 11, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Sweet potato pie is amazing in addition to many other things on the menu
  • Sistaharlemheart icon on user image
    SistaharlemNovember 25, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The Sante Fe Catfish is the most delish item in my neighborhood.
  • JóVion G.
    JóVion GreerFebruary 1, 2012
    Excellent Catfish, catfish strips, and cranberry cornbread.
  • Amandaheart icon on user image
    AmandaJune 12, 2012
    Expensive mac & cheese...($8) but definitely worth what I paid. Freakin' delicious.
  • Sakyi O.
    Sakyi ONovember 24, 2010
    Great $5 happy hour drinks, appetizers and awesome Harlem soul vibe.
  • Alexia, T.heart icon on user image
    Alexia, The Nail Concierge™June 10, 2012
    Best 'So Damn Happy Hour' w. Catfish & Good Convo. Perfect nosh for a night!
  • Davone aka Bosslady @.
    Davone aka Bosslady @bosslady_dmjOctober 13, 2011
    Gotta get the Mac n Chesse, Corn bread and the mango martini
  • DatDamnNatashaheart icon on user image
    DatDamnNatashaMay 19, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Stop by for Sunday brunch! Bellisimo! :)
  • Courtney
    CourtneyNovember 4, 2012
    Best Mac and cheese ever . The ribs are huge!!
  • ann s.
    ann smithAugust 14, 2011
    Great food and drinks, beyond great atmosphere!
  • Jae S.
    Jae SpadeNovember 7, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Billie's is awesome and love the live music. So much unsigned talent!!!
  • Luvvie
    LuvvieJune 24, 2013
    Best catfish ever!
  • Angeln9nerheart icon on user image
    Angeln9nerDecember 4, 2014
    Crab stuffed Catfish
  • Tina Lee Jones
    Tina Lee JonesJanuary 18, 2012
    The owner is always so personable!
  • Davone aka Bosslady @.
    Davone aka Bosslady @bosslady_dmjOctober 13, 2011
    Come check out live music and great food!
  • Lynn
    LynnApril 23, 2010
    Good lord, the cornbread and catfish are to die for!!!
  • Christopher S.
    Christopher SandersonAugust 16, 2011
    Everything on the fucking menu is good! It's so weird
  • WeHarlem
    WeHarlemJuly 16, 2011
    I almost forgot that they make great soul food!
  • HarlemSocial
    HarlemSocialJanuary 13, 2011
    Best Catfish strips EVER!!!!
  • Ian A.
    Ian AlexisDecember 15, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    LGBT FRIENDLY & OWNED
  • gayblacktravel
    gayblacktravelAugust 9, 2011
    Celebrate Black Gay Pride in Harlem at Billie's Black.
  • Yasmeen
    YasmeenJune 28, 2010
    Mac and cheeses is AMAZING!!!
  • Kalimah P.heart icon on user image
    Kalimah PriforceMarch 8, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    THE BEST macaroni and cheese ever!
  • Mike S.
    Mike StreetOctober 13, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    Come and check out the awesome live music.
  • Mike S.
    Mike StreetApril 2, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the catfish strips
  • Jevon M.
    Jevon MoralesOctober 6, 2014
    The bartender sucks.
  • Kassaundra G.
    Kassaundra G-TMay 12, 2012
    Bartenders were pretty standoffish and rude. $8 for really small side of macncheese as well. Meh
  • Dontré C.
    Dontré ConerlyMay 19, 2011
    Service truly sucks! There's too many other soul food restaurants to have to deal with it. Go to Amy Ruth's, instead!
  • Danielle
    DanielleAugust 15, 2010
    Nice decor and atmosphere. Horrendous service though. Would not return.
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Billie's Black
271 W 119th St (btwn St Nicholas Ave & Frederick Douglass Blvd)
New York, NY 10026
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