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Amy Ruth's

Southern Food Restaurant, Fried Chicken Joint, and American Restaurant$$$$

Central Harlem, New York

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Amy Ruth's

8.5^/10

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Ranked #6 for Southern food restaurants in New York
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Time Out New York recommend this place
"Chicken and waffles banana pudding and Mac and cheese are awesome"(80 Tips)
"The Rev. Al Sharpton is definitely worth the trip."(9 Tips)
"Amy Ruth's is one of my favorite soul food restaurants."(15 Tips)
"Can't go wrong with the smothered chicken and waffles."(9 Tips)

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collard greens
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ribs
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Stephanie MaynorDecember 30, 2015
I went with a large group and discovered the service was impeccable! The Mac and Cheese with the fried chicken and fried whiting were delicious!! Topped off with the Banana Pudding, our meal was great
AnthonyMarch 25, 2016
Chicken and waffles are the go to here, but don't forget to order collard greens and Mac & Cheese. You will be in heaven.
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Time Out New YorkJuly 18, 2018
The fried chicken and waffles platters (many named for famous African Americans, including Rev. Al Sharpton and Michelle Obama) go down peppery-sweet with a splash of the hot stuff. Read more
MJ San PabloDecember 29, 2016
Amy Ruth's is one of my favorite soul food restaurants. Last time I went I got the Rev Al Sharpton! This is a great place to come on a relaxed date or with friends. There's even a kool-aid of the day!
Harlem AmbassadorMarch 26, 2013
Chicken & Waffles is a Harlem specialty. Invented nearby. These folks will lead you to believe that they created it. Not true. Large portions for the church and family set. Sundays require patience.
Santia ValerioOctober 22, 2016
The fried chicken w/ mac n cheese, collards and or the candied yams👌🏾. They also have red velvet cake 👏🏾🙌🏾.This is one of my favorite soul food spots in Harlem!
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍October 24, 2017
Fried Chicken and the most amazing southern hospitality! This place got some bombass chickens and its people got the most beautiful hearts. Want smothered, baked or pan fried chicken? Go here!
Matthew CaldecuttMarch 26, 2016
Seated in 15 minutes and served in about the same amount of time. Amazing for such a popular spot. First time? Try the Sharpton. Sweet tea is delicious. Corn bread amazing. Can't wait to go back.
Mike WinstonMarch 13, 2014
You absolutely must get chicken and waffles when visiting Amy Ruth's. The Reverand Al Sharpton is my go-to. Read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more
Sean Franklin 👍🏾🤷🏾‍♂️😁😆December 2, 2016
I come ever so often. I've had the Fried Chicken and Catfish, both are very good. My last visit I tried the BBQ Pork Ribs...I know I'm stealing from another brand but they were "Finger Licking Good".
Terecille Basa-OngDecember 24, 2015
Cornbread is TO DIE FOR. Regular fried chicken & waffle was spectacular. Mashed potatoes and corn were delicious too. Sweet tea was perfectly sweet. Mac and cheese was actually a little disappointing!
Time Out New YorkAugust 8, 2018
Long spears of delicately fried okra are delivered lightly crisped, and the baked mac ’n’ cheese is gooey on the inside and bubbly-brown on top. Read more
Charles GuerreroSeptember 6, 2015
Chicken was juicy and the waffle was amazing. Only criticism: the chicken skin was amazingly crunchy, I just wish it was a little more seasoned.
Jim RaySeptember 23, 2018
The chicken & waffles are famous for a reason. Don’t sleep on the sides — collards are vinegary and still have a little bite, cheesy grits are appropriately artery clogging (skip the okra tho, sadly)
Daniel ANovember 4, 2017
Can’t go wrong with Fried chicken, fried okra and Mac n cheese. But for real, how is the fried chicken here so much better than everywhere else?
Tai SmithMarch 8, 2014
The best chicken and waffles I ever had. The decor is relaxing. The music is on point (90's R&B). The macaroni and cheese was also good. The service is friendly.
Buford BarnesMay 21, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Best house of chicken & waffles in the city (this is an urban take on southern soul food that originated in Harlem, where fried chicken, waffles, syrup, and hot sauce combine with awesome results).
Mike ChauDecember 21, 2013
Try the Baked Macaroni & Cheese - This is really incredible. My favorite type of Mac and cheese ever - if you don't like the overly cheesy, runny kind, than you must try this.
Dwyer WilliamsSeptember 27, 2013
Excellent and super friendly service. Smothered chicken and waffles are fantastic! Candied sweets are good. Sweet tea a bit too sweet but all in all a great eating experience.
Village VoiceSeptember 16, 2013
Open until 5:30am, this is the best fried chicken hot spot to hit up after a late night out on the weekend!
Carmen OperettaJuly 20, 2013
Great service. The food came out fast. The smothered fried chicken, collards, with mac&cheese was great. What......a soul food restaurant can serve this up in Harlem....WHOA!!!???
Shanna ScottOctober 16, 2016
I love this place. Great comfort food and plenty of seating. However, it can get busy at times.
Tohm SansaniOctober 11, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Fried chicken wings are on point! Love the fried catfish, too. Collards and the fried okra are the two best sides. All fried everything!
DevontaDecember 2, 2012
The lady at the counter was new but she was hilarious. I ordered to go but I got a sample of the food and it was pretty good. Opens LATE!
Sabrina BMarch 20, 2013
Brought an out of town friend here for some genuine soul food. Didn't disappoint! Service is friendly, the chicken sandwich I got was a little dry. Get the fried okra, it's amazing.
Didier DorgaAugust 9, 2013
Despite being busy, service was friendly. Sides and drinks on the sweet side but good. You will definitely get the "itis"! Got the Obama (bbq) pretty good.
Jen ShinFebruary 7, 2015
chicken and waffle. hands down the softest waffle ive ever had. better than roscoes in LA by far.
Jen DangNovember 16, 2013
The smothered chicken and waffles (aka Rev. Al Sharpton) was by far the best chicken and waffles I've ever had!
ZenFoodsterMay 12, 2018
What I’d order: Jerk Ckn, Cornbread, collard greens, Mac & Cheese, Chicken & Waffles. Bonus: open ‘til 5:30am on Sat & Sun’s. 🦉
JessicaAugust 2, 2013
Best waffles I've ever had and I've been to Roscoes in LA sides and chicken are great as well! Home made syrup is the icing on the cake!!
Match ThisflyJune 26, 2016
Great after hanging out in Harlem until the wee hours. I would go for the chicken wings and waffles. The chicken for the chicken and waffles was too dry.
Moses NelsonJuly 6, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Try the Fishermans platter, catfish, fried shrimp & a crab cake. The crake cake was exceptional. The food was done perfectly
James LeeMarch 10, 2013
Went home a happy camper after trying their delicious fried chicken. I was expecting a little more for the price, but the quality is there and the two sides that come with your order are huge!
Samantha TanMay 12, 2014
You MUST get the baked catfish! Also really great melt-off-the-bone beef short ribs, meatloaf and of course fried chicken.
TYreeJune 3, 2015
After all the hype and press about this place, it was somewhat of a disappointment bland food very viny and stemy greens but the catfish was excellent and the mac & cheese was decent
Akiko BombitaSeptember 13, 2014
Tourist trap but the food is still solid. Waffles, fried shrimp and mac and cheese are so good. Plus you can order kool aid with your meal!
Dorothy HuntApril 28, 2016
I had the RUBY DEE my friend had the honey dip chicken. Omgggg both were AWESOME!! Greens were under cooked but everything else was on point.
UiruNovember 1, 2014
Breakfast menu only before 11:30am. The Tommy Tomitas (fried wings & waffles) is good. Friendly service too :)
JonJanuary 5, 2019
Great comfort food! Really enjoyed the chicken and waffles. My mom absolutely loves the chicken wings.
Jeaniene SimmonsJune 15, 2013
The food was beyond delicious!!! If you're in the area you must visit and enjoy the food! Yumm-o!
Samantha TanJanuary 13, 2012
Go for the fried catfish and fried okra-BEST CHOICE EVER, SO TASTY!! also great mac n cheese, mash n cornbread. Candied yams n Reggie's honey chicken both overly sweet.
Natalie PachecoJune 20, 2021
The beef ribs and fried chicken combo, get it!! Best ribs in nyc, and the fried chicken is so good.
Jessie CatanaSeptember 29, 2015
Yummmm. Can't go wrong with the smothered chicken and waffles. Service was super quick;we were in and out in less than an hour.
Buford BarnesAugust 24, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The original supper clubs that invented chicken & waffles are no longer around, but Amy Ruth's is definitely the best example of Harlem style C&W in modern times.
Ca'Real JohnsonNovember 3, 2012
Get the sunrise for a drink its amazing like a party in ya mouth ans the Mac n cheese is.official baby..... Sweet potatoes on deck
Devin SpainMay 3, 2015
Just about everything is good, but the chicken wings and waffles are top notch
Rachel SheppardSeptember 12, 2014
Dark meat fried chicken and waffles, obvi. Lots of seating inside, food comes super quick. An institution.
Jazzie ChanelOctober 1, 2017
Just as good now as it was 10 yrs ago. Be prepared to wait. And make sure to get the koolaid !
Daniel PainitzJanuary 2, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Catfish and Waffles. I know it sounds weird but its awesome. A little pricy but def worth trying. Hot sauce, syrup, catfish, and waffle...all in one bite!
Ant GreeneJuly 24, 2017
Chicken and waffles, Mac and cheese, Kool aid, ... I've tried several things on the menu and I have not been disappointed.

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