Important Notice:We have made the tough decision to say goodbye to the Foursquare City Guide mobile app, effective December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Visit our FAQ for more information or to download our Swarm app.

Foursquare City Guide

See all
231 photos

Melba's Restaurant

Southern Food Restaurant and Fried Chicken Joint$$$$

Central Harlem, New York

Save

Share

Melba's Restaurant

8.7^/10

300

ratings

Ranked #3 for Southern food restaurants in New York
Has a stamp of approval from Food Network and The Corcoran Group
"Also, probably some of the best chicken and waffles ever."(22 Tips)
"Some of the best soul food in Harlem."(11 Tips)
"The waffles (as in fried chicken and eggnog waffles) are AMAZING!"(4 Tips)
"The Catfish Diner is amazing...and the side selection is very good."(14 Tips)

128 Tips and reviews

Filter:

Southern food
chicken & waffles
soul food
collard greens
red velvet desserts
wine
braised short ribs
bobby flay
brunch food
happy hour
good for dates
pancakes
sautéed spinach
cheese grits
music
spring rolls
great value
DJs
biscuits
French toast
(15 more)

Log in to leave a tip here.

Sort:

Popular
Recent

Jay WSeptember 2, 2014
Chicken and waffles
PeterFApril 22, 2011
Great food, great atmosphere and excellent service.
Irving DonaldsonJuly 18, 2012
Crab cakes noCalamari a double thumbs up
guillermo acevedoMarch 20, 2010
The waffles (as in fried chicken and eggnog waffles) are AMAZING!
Christen R. - DivasandDorks.comOctober 16, 2011
Make sure your biscuit is hot before your waiter leaves the table.
MissnikkiSeptember 14, 2013
Food was delicious
Killa KaiFebruary 8, 2013
The music is great! Throwback
ChrissyOctober 15, 2013
Chicken and waffles
hafeez rajiAugust 15, 2011
Damn, DAMN GOOD food, god I can still taste the Red Velvet Cake Read more
Brownstone Living NYCMarch 15, 2015
Foods a bit salty. Cute place though.
AndyFebruary 12, 2010
Order pancakes or french toast and Melba own's red velvet, for dessert.
Shamil TurnerNovember 10, 2012
Been here 5+ times
H. I. T. Is the only drink you need.
phil kimOctober 6, 2009
try the fried chicken. spinach and yams are tasty sides. live music on Tuesday.
RobJune 6, 2010
The place is small, but good. You might have to wait.
Ashley BlackmonMarch 2, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The waffle is underwhelming...
Jean LalondeOctober 4, 2010
Soul food, soul music. Excellent.
Emerson HJanuary 14, 2012
Chicken and Waffles
Ashley BlackmonSeptember 13, 2013
Been here 5+ times
They changed the fries! :/
Tara SApril 19, 2012
I probably would have liked it if I had never been to Ms. Mamies.
Will D👌🏾May 13, 2010
Red velvet is a must.
Rachel PNovember 25, 2010
Best Mac & Cheese, don't tell my mom!
alissa nevitaMay 3, 2013
Food was OK. Empanada was not a real empanada. Macaroni was OK.
Jean LalondeOctober 4, 2010
BBQ Turkey meatloaf - *** comfort food
Brenae LearyApril 28, 2010
Red velvet cake is amazing.
Courtney R.April 20, 2015
Fried chicken and eggnog waffles all day long. Great happy hour too!
Katie DesmondOctober 9, 2010
mmmmmm....
Isiah KFebruary 11, 2014
Wasn't satisfied at all
Jorge LegerApril 8, 2011
White Sangrias #MustHave

231 Photos

Related Searches

melba's restaurant new york •
melba's restaurant new york photos •
melba's restaurant new york location •
melba's restaurant new york address •
melba's restaurant new york •
maliba restaurant new york •
melba's new york •
melba's american comfort food new york •
melba's restaurant new york •
melbas new york •
melbas american comfort food new york •
melbas restaurant new york •
melba's restaurant central harlem new york

More Great Places in New York:
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
#

Foursquare © 2024 Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA

You must enable JavaScript to use foursquare.com

We use the latest and greatest technology available to provide the best possible web experience.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings to continue.

Download Foursquare for your smart phone and start exploring the world around you!