Just Lorraine's Place 2 — Restaurant in New York

Have been coming to Lorraine’s for a while before the current revamp and I feel like the revamp made it better! It is Black & family-owned.

The bar is a casual setting, keep in mind that there isn’t a dress code! I’ve seen people come in after weddings!

There are different themed nights and they bring in different DJs. The staff is either family, friends, or Harlem locals, and you can even bring your own food if you need some backup for those strong drinks. Drinks are fairly low, a Don Julio Margarita is $15, and if you have Laray or Tracey make them be prepared !! There are even nights where there are $100 bottles of Moet. The bar can get packed, so there is sometimes a bit of wait, but the bartenders never forget! There is a homey aspect and the bartenders even remember names and orders.

The vibe? Local, chill, and all about dancing! The crowd can be mature but to be honest between the drinks and the DJ you will be moving! The music is mostly Hip Hob & R&B, with a sprinkle of reggae or AfroBeats. The music gets louder to make it a party vibe during the later hours on the weekend.

Whether you’re pre-gaming, winding down, or just want a casual night out (weekends or when DJHoody pulls up), this...

Talk about your neighborhood hangout...this is the place. I didn't feel like staying home for game 6 Golden State vs. Cleveland but I didn't want the buppie crowd either. I heard about Just Lorraine's Place and decided to give it a try. No fancy menus...No overpriced wine list...No linen tablecloths or dinner reservations. This is the place you go to when you want people to know your name and call you "cousin". I've been to countless Harlem watering holes but none cared about me like this place did. Thirty seconds in the door and I was greeted by Lorraine herself. She made it clear that she was happy to see me although I was a stranger. She offered me some of the burgers being grilled (I'm a vegan so politely declined), suggested I join the Bid Whist game going down in the back, introduced me around like I was...FAMILY!

DRINKS: Made like you'd make then at home.

FOOD: No kitchen but the grill gets fired up.

ATMOSPHERE: Imagine auntie's living room after the plastic was taken off the furniture.

Overall if you want to pull off your suit and tie...step out your heels...throw on your jeans, sweats, etc and feel like you're at home watching the game with a few "cousins" around...

The people the atmosphere omg 😱 i absolutely love it. It's like ur accepted n here ur not looked at different not treated differently n the drinks here are delicious. Fair warning don't drink too many slushes they are creepers lol ur bound to get wasted don't say i didn't warn u 😂. Other than that the people here so nice n they treats u like family well oriented well mannered respectful loving kind considerate n they keep coming asking if u are ok n if u need anything. Never have i seen anyone or anything quite like it. It's going to be my new favorite spot now. I'ma go there n...