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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

8.4^/10

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Ranked #3 for fried chicken in New York
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Time Out New York recommend this place
"You can't go wrong with their signature dish of chicken and waffles."(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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Datrianna MeeksAugust 9, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Chicken and Waffles are simply amazing!!
Devin ParkerMarch 8, 2018
Cornbread was definitely good. Smothered chicken and waffles was not warm.
Nelly MillerFebruary 17, 2013
Waffle and chicken wings the BEST!!! Add cinnamon to your waffle. Yummy
Tee AllenNovember 24, 2013
Great Food. Fun time. VERY BIG GLASS OF WINE
Hervey HeriveauxOctober 27, 2013
Best okra in town fried or steamed!!
Ryan EickAugust 19, 2017
Fried chicken and waffles were quite tasty
Mike ChauDecember 21, 2013
Try the Fried Chicken Breast - Some of the best.
Lauren CJanuary 23, 2012
It's a cool spot...not the best soul food by far, but def doable. Go for the waffle combos skip everything else.
toluJune 13, 2015
Best waffle I have ever had
Amy BeauxJune 6, 2011
I used to eat here regularly & would have dreams about the chicken and waffles. When I went today the smothered chicken was not as good as it used to be.
CCnycAugust 28, 2016
Chicken and waffles, friendly staff
@JaumePrimeroApril 2, 2012
the chicken is good, still not sure whether its as good as the Yard Bird at Red Rooster!
Tariq AhmadApril 30, 2017
Best Chicken and Waffles in NYC.
anthony lewisAugust 5, 2016
Food was great
S AJuly 7, 2015
U won't be seated till ur whole party is there.
Lanto OnirinaApril 15, 2012
NY best waffle with fried chicken and bacon ! Damn I love their corn bread !
Michael WongNovember 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Known for the chicken but the pork chops are good too!
Christle GlossonDecember 19, 2015
Fried chicken macaroni and cheese collard greens
JoNeZEEJanuary 30, 2012
Try the Reverend Al Sharpton (Fried Chicken & Waffles).....classic goodie.
Ron HsuOctober 21, 2016
Must've come at a bad time, cuz the smothered Obama came out within 5 minutes of ordering. No way they cooked that to order. And it wasn't very hot. Please don't drive this place into the ground.
George TerryApril 26, 2012
Really over-rated. It must appear in every guidebook as it was full of tourists looking bewildered in their grits.
Jason LeeMarch 24, 2013
Try to arrive before noon...otherwise you may find yourself lining up with hundreds of tourists...
Ricky GarayuaSeptember 10, 2013
The Rev. Al Sharpton is definitely worth the trip.
Phoenix 💥💥💥October 25, 2014
Go for the fried chicken and waffles!
Armond BassJuly 16, 2016
The BBQ ribs are great
Pedro UOctober 11, 2019
Fried chicken!!
NathanApril 3, 2012
Get the Rev. Al Sharpton, fried. You won't regret it!
Mike FriedmanAugust 10, 2014
Warning: the food here gets you high. Make necessary provisions.
AngieDecember 31, 2018
A disappointment & shame to soul food. Mac & cheese was god awful with barely any actual cheese on it, dry and gummy. String beans were served in water. Short rib was bland & the whole plate was $26!
Dre JonesJanuary 24, 2011
The Salmon Croquettes (Kid Capri) are delicious but the 3 half-dollar size portion is more fitting of an appetizer.
Joonseok OhFebruary 3, 2013
Get the fried chicken and the smothered pork ribs.
Conch VFebruary 24, 2013
Ohhhh the comforts of the south taste better in a cold NY winter!
Cheryl YBRJuly 25, 2010
Everything...I mean everything on the menu is amazing! Go with an empty stomach and enjoy yourself
Mike ChauDecember 21, 2013
Try the The Reverend Al Sharpton - Amazing
Caroline MoreApril 7, 2013
Chicken with waffle! Ñammmm
BasApril 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The bbq ribs aren't the greatest, however the catfish and fried wings are signature.
Sonya RobertsMay 2, 2015
Waffles and Chicken - Delicious!
Tony FreeJuly 20, 2014
Chicken and waffles are awesome!
Kendall St.AngeMay 23, 2014
Try the mac&cheese. It's stellar
Mike ChauDecember 21, 2013
Try the Honey Dipped Fried Chicken
Julicia EvansOctober 8, 2016
Nothing is better than Chicken and Waffles (The Rev Al Sharpton)
Sisi ZhuSeptember 23, 2011
Get your chicken fried with gravy on the side; I find that having them smothered the skin gets too soggy
UzoJune 9, 2013
Try the Smothered Porkchops - A LOT of food.
Sharai GrantMarch 28, 2013
You must get the chicken and waffles!
Skoyia WarnerNovember 14, 2014
Maple syrup honey dipped fried chicken
Preston Roberts Jr.April 20, 2013
Waffle and Smothered Pork Chops. Do it!
DVTSeptember 15, 2012
Catfish sandwich with potato salad.
Viking Real WorldOctober 15, 2011
The best catfish in town. Yum!! Unfortunately, the greens are the worst I have ever had.
Felicia MOctober 16, 2011
Not exactly in Upper West Side but great fried chicken. Portions are conquerable, not too big.
TV Food MapsAugust 28, 2014
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