Amy Ruth's
Southern Food Restaurant, Fried Chicken Joint, and American Restaurant$$$$
Central Harlem, New York
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Village Voice 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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- chicken & waffles
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Enn EssJune 11, 2015Try the Dr. Walter Delph Fisherman’s Platter (Fried Shrimp, Catfish & Crab Cake)
Lane RettigMarch 4, 2014Good food and friendly service but they kept us waiting outside in the cold for a long time despite having a ton of open tables. Be prepared to wait.
Alex TApril 13, 2015the Al Roker wit mac n' cheese and fried okra.. forget chicken and waffles, unless you're sharing, then get both!
EileenMay 28, 2018Get the smothered fried chicken and waffles, gravy on the side. I tried the Reggie Harris but it was too sweet
Nicolas LampertAugust 26, 2014I've took waffle with bacon. I wasn't a great fan of the mix of the taste. By the way, the waffle was excellent
hafeez rajiAugust 8, 2011Oh my god, the best friday I've had in a Long time, why? I did nothing, except go to the best soul food joint on 116th street. They don't deliver so order ahead and pick up or just go there order to g Read more
Ann DonagheyNovember 6, 2011Chicken and waffles with gravy!! As a Brit I'd heard about this place and it was better than I'd imagined with friendly staff. The portions are huge but great
CompassMay 15, 2014Chicken and waffles and collard greens have pleased celebrity regulars, visiting politicians, and devoted diners for decades.
Brigitte PerezAugust 17, 2015Been here twice and ordered the sautéed shrimp. Sauce is very flavorful. Good music.
Maya ItaniSeptember 18, 2014Just yum! Absolute yum! Best fried chicken ever! The lines are long to get in but the wait is def. worth it!
Andrew CAugust 1, 2017Amazing food and service... but decor and atmosphere felt very dull, cheap, and outdated
Mairie RaxyNovember 24, 2013Have the best of both worlds: The Tommy Tommita w a side of Gravy! (I love their smothered chx, but want it crispy)
Wei VaynFebruary 17, 2014Try the Baked Mac & Cheese - The #best Mac n cheese that I have ever had. It was cheesy, soft but not too salty.
Cyrus CopenSeptember 17, 2015Cornbread game strong, Graffiti game stronger, Chicken & waffle game strongest. Gravy Game also looks bomb AF
Miyoshi DeSouzaNovember 1, 2010I got the Barack Obama....smothered chicken, collard greens and mac n cheese. It was delicious! I also recommend the Half & Half (half lemonade + half iced tea)
New York HabitatOctober 12, 2011For authentic soul food, look no further than Amy Ruth's in Harlem. Everything on the menu is good but its the chicken and waffles that we love.
CristinaAugust 31, 2014Delicious is the word for the waffles and chicken. I was so full after this. Worth it!
Luz CruzMarch 18, 2012Amazing chicken and waffles. This place is always packed on the weekends, I would recommend going early to bypass the churchgoers.
Elishia ConstantineSeptember 18, 2012Chicken and waffles were amazing. Candied yams were from a can and poorly doctored to taste like the real thing. Cornbread was delicious.
Eli ShowalterMay 7, 2015No scene, just delicious fried chicken, amazing buttery waffles, and fantastic service.
Andrew WalrondApril 16, 2017chicken wings & waffles, jerk chicken, honey-dipped chicken and the sides!!
Ardit BejkoJanuary 19, 2015Don't forget to put your name on the list at the door before you patiently wait at the back of the line.
Heather MeenaMay 24, 2015The smothered chicken and waffles is delicious... You will need a food coma afterwards
Meiling ZhouAugust 10, 2013Came for the chicken and waffles but had a bite of the jerk chicken (Saturday special) and now I want jerk chicken.
Soku MassimoSeptember 8, 2011The waffle is to die for best I've ever had. The yams are awesome. The greensare good but if you're expecting regular you won't like them.
Curtis ShoungApril 29, 2015Chicken waffles = bomb. Ribs are not bbq/smoked, just sauced heavily = pass
Tammy MaddenteJanuary 19, 2014Have the Reggie Harris…you will think you died and went to heaven! Best honey dipped chicken around!
Sunny YDecember 8, 2011the best time to go would be on a weeknight (mon-thurs) around 9pm. otherwise be prepared to wait in line for hours! and yes, the food is THAT good.
Veronica HMarch 25, 2013Rev. al sharpton chicken and waffles with hot sauce. Finish with a Harlem brewed Sugar Hill beer
AriJuly 26, 2015The food was good for what it was. Everything seemed to have too much sugar in it. From the cornbread to the Mac and cheese. -A Mississippi boy
amNewYorkOctober 4, 2011What more do you need to know except that Amy Ruth's menu contains a special called the Rev. Al Sharpton? (That's a chicken-and-waffles combo.)
The Whiting with Greens and Potato Salad is on point. Used to be called the Afrika Bambataa but....not anymore
A BDecember 16, 2014Chicken & Waffles. You get a choice between white meat & dark meat. White meat is a $1 extra.
Sophia Del CidMay 31, 2015Good food and good service. Always seems to be crowded which makes it hard to want to go there.
SIMPLY PHILLIP BROWNJune 16, 2018On Daily Entrees Menu: Order The Reggie Harris - Southern Honey Dipped Fried Chicken.
Guan LiMay 11, 2015If you want to stuff food in your face kind of meal, this is the no.1 option. Huge plate.
Chicken & waffles are so good that I can never try anything else!
Lisa LFebruary 2, 2011If you go on a Wednesday try the ox tail dish. Corn bread is amazing as well. And you can never go wrong with the chicken and waffles.
Ysanet BatistaMarch 9, 2014The best Mac and Cheese in the world hands down. Can no one debate me on this one.- drew tarvinMay 25, 2015Chicken and waffles with an Arnold Palmer is the only thing you need to know.
The Corcoran GroupSeptember 4, 2010Soul food galore! Sounds odd, but it’s so delicious, but try The Rev. Al Sharpton – Chicken & Waffles (Fried or Smothered…go for Fried!)
If you are a pork chop fan then call the ambulance to park out front for you at this restaurant. Don't let them take you without having the best smothered porkchop dish i just adore. Then let the para Read more
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Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th St (btwn Malcolm X & Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd)
New York, NY 10026
United States
New York, NY 10026
United States
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(212) 280-8779
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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- 8.3
"Chicken and waffle, Mac and cheese were delicious. Oh and the cornbread too. Mmm."
Marianne N - 9.2
"Everything is glorious. Be prepared to wait. It is totally worth it for biscuits and bacon and beer."
Jo Trent - 8.8
"The chicken & waffles are great and so are the mac & cheese, salmon, & mashed potatoes!"
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