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Root & Bone

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

Alphabet City, New York

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Root & Bone

Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and Eater

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EaterAugust 26, 2014
Get the fried chicken, biscuits, pork chop, shrimp and grits, & meatloaf- a shredded, $24 square of short rib disguised as brownie. Finish off with banana cream pie or mint chocolate cake. Read more
EaterOctober 17, 2014
Starting Sat, 10/18 there will be live music, which will be a fixture on Friday and Saturday nights. Also, they promised to start delivery through Seamless and Grubhub by the month’s end. Read more
Jeremy JacobowitzNovember 27, 2014
One of the best brunches I have ever had! Waffle Benedict was insane!! Love that they do brunch weds-sun. Came during a weekday and it was peaceful and quiet! Have to come back to try so much more!
Jake RubensteinJanuary 24, 2018
you can’t go wrong with the perfectly crispy and juicy fried chicken but don’t forget about the sides! the mac and cheese and collared greens won’t disappoint.
CassidyAugust 19, 2014
fried chicken and waffles are as insane as everyone says they are. sadly, the shrimp and grits not so much. make sure to get the biscuits and some roots on the side to stay true to the resto's name!
GlennNovember 14, 2015
Fried chicken is the best you'll find in NYC. The shrimp and grits and the mac and cheese are also fantastic. Ask to sit at the chefs counter and chat with the chefs!
Chris PolloneFebruary 19, 2016
Loved it. Deviled eggs, fried chicken w/waffles, fried green tomato sandwiches & short rib meat loaf all great. The chicken and green tomatoes were the stars. Excellent southern food.
RCDecember 7, 2015
A strong YES to the fried chicken, corn spoon bread, and Mac and cheese. This place is great, and DO get a reservation. The wait times are crazy no matter what they say because people linger.
Caroline DengJune 27, 2016
Waffle eggs Benedict was delicious, and the southern style decor was extremely cute and charming. Make sure to reserve because wait times will be around 30 mins during brunch hours.
Rebecca MazzaMay 20, 2017
My favorite fried chicken place in the city - beating Sweet Chick. The chicken biscuits is not a "small plate." Try to save room for the donuts after brunch. Everything is outstanding!
wilfredo penaAugust 16, 2014
Two pieces of dark meat chicken is fried to perfection. The scent of dill and lemon is lifted thanks to the warm chicken. Nice biscuit thats a bit moist and not too greesy. Cornbread not included.
Bin YangJuly 23, 2016
For a party of 2, the half chicken + waffles + the deviled eggs should do you in. For 4, double everything except the waffles and get another app! Save room for dessert!
Ranu RajkarnikarDecember 30, 2014
Brunch was really solid! Short rib meatloaf was delicious. Ask for your Bloody Mary extra spicy (they do them with bourbon too). Slightly pricey but tasty!
TomJanuary 20, 2017
Come for weekday lunch, there's little to no wait. The chicken is oozing with flavor. Get the cheddar waffles with your chicken. The biscuits were much better this go.
Adrian PhillipsFebruary 4, 2016
The bass & risotto is delicious. The meatloaf however with braised short rib is something else entirely. A small selection of craft beer on tap alongside a huge whiskey collection make this a top spot
Lori LuoOctober 17, 2014
The excellent sides, such as the biscuits, mac and cheese, and root vegetables seem to outshine their signature sweet tea-brined fried chicken. Come early to avoid a wait.
Michelle WilesJune 4, 2017
Those cheesy waffles are sweet and savory and moist and crunchy and exactly what late night dreams are made of
The Wall Street JournalMarch 5, 2015
Stop in for the weekday brunch, when half portions are available for certain items, including an off-menu mini fried chicken order: two pieces of meat (dark or white) with a biscuit. Read more
Jason BrewNovember 3, 2015
The deviled eggs were some of the best I've had and the fried chicken lived up to the billing. Also don't be afraid to sit at the chef's bar on a busy night for a great experience!
Michelle RobertsFebruary 27, 2015
I'm not a huge chicken eater but this fried chicken was divine! So juicy but yet crunchy on the outside. The waffles with a light layer of cheddar cheese was fantastic. Highly recommend this place!
ᴡ ElliotNovember 12, 2015
The roots and ricotta is one of the most unique sandwiches I've had - and I'll definitely be back for seconds.
Christian DickmannFebruary 7, 2017
The angel biscuits are to die for. Period. Top 5 all time NY favorite. But the chicken and esp waffles are much better at sweet chick. Butternut squash and mac&cheese were solid but not outstanding.
Caitlyn FowlesMay 14, 2015
I've been trying to get in here for months and it was worth the wait. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend the chicken biscuits, but they're small so get some sides. Also don't skip dessert!
Nate BeattyApril 16, 2016
I came here thinking I was in for over-battered deep fry and was pleasantly surprised by the delicately prepared, exquisite, delicious meal. Try the deviled eggs to start - not your typical fare.
Tracey ChurraySeptember 6, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Easily one of the best non "fine dining" places that I've eaten in manhattan. Fried chicken might have just beaten red rooster. Get the biscuits with everything - make it two orders.
Max BpmJanuary 9, 2016
This is one of the best places for fried chicken. Everything was fresh and delicious! The chocolate hazelnut bar for dessert is a must have!
Josephine SonAugust 11, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Best fried chicken I've had in a really long time. I ordered half a chicken and almost ate the whole thing myself! And yes you must get the biscuits too!
EaterOctober 25, 2016
The fried chicken at this East Village spot has been famously marinated in sweet lemon ice tea, which leads to a pronounced flavor and spongy flesh. Read more
Peter StrongSeptember 6, 2015
The cheese grits were great. Buckwheat waffles tasty too. Everyone was happy with the food. The server was overworked doing every table himself which lead to him being a little grumpy but a great spot
Rachel PortFebruary 1, 2015
Chose the right place to try chicken and waffles for the first time!! Amazingly delicious chicken and the maple syrup is so tasty. Even on the Mac & cheese, which is also stupendous.
陳雄暉弟兄January 2, 2016
I woke up late and didn't feel like eating anything. This is where you want to go when you feel this way. Perfect portions and kind staff are appetizing. ☕🍗
Ruby AnayaFebruary 14, 2015
Get a glass of sweet tea and the fried chicken waffle sandwich. Also on certain weekdays you can order half the benedict if you're not as hungry.
EaterAugust 26, 2014
From Ryan Sutton's 2 star review: "Let's get right to the meat of matter: Root & Bone serves New York's best new fried chicken." Read more
Katherine ChiuJune 3, 2015
No wait for late brunch usually. Rustic decor. Get the deviled eggs, biscuits and half/whole fried chicken. Sriracha honey and whiskey maple syrup packs a flavor punch. Drink was strong
SiobhánNovember 19, 2017
Split the fried chickens with a friend and it was hard to finish! Also shared the poached pears which were incredible and the mac and cheese which was just the thing.
Emily KaneSeptember 26, 2015
Making a reservation on OpenTable ahead of time is never a bad idea. When you do get here, I suggest splitting an order of everything as long as mac and cheese is involved.
Sandra C.February 22, 2015
Been here 5+ times
One of my favorite places for fried chicken. I'm not a dessert person, but I have a weakness for their sticky toffee pudding, the stout ice cream cuts the its sweetness perfectly.
Kelsey HuseApril 2, 2018
Amazing fried chicken. Delicious biscuits, taste just like my mom’s and I’m southern so that’s a big deal. Must get Mac n cheese
Bitches Who BrunchOctober 15, 2015
The Bitches say: A. The perfect neighborhood spot for some comfort food and Southern hospitality. Don’t miss the biscuits and fried chicken, there’s even a take-out window! Read more
Christopher DovinoMay 6, 2016
The fried chicken was amazing! So moist m, yet crispy. The waffles were delicious, as well. Would eat them again and again!!
Deon DJanuary 28, 2017
Restaurant week: Chicken and waffles, salad, biscuit, both sides and both desserts were great. Drink included with dinner for restaurant week. The restaurant is small.
Daniel McDonoughFebruary 14, 2015
The fried chicken is excellent. The half bucket is 4 pieces and perfect for 2 people to share. Start with the Angel's biscuits. Beers come in a fun glass.
RcLAJanuary 1, 2017
The bucket of chicken and brussel sprouts are a must, dinner was fantastic! The atmosphere was perfect for date night.
Bart MassiAugust 26, 2019
I got the Fried Chicken & Three. The chicken is on point; they either use pickle juice to brine or in the breading (I think the latter), and it comes through in every bite.
SparkieAugust 29, 2014
The menu includes shrimp and grits, a waffle benedict, and chicken and waffles in sandwich form (made with what Ryan Sutton calls some of the best new fried chicken in the city).
DANGER TAMSeptember 23, 2014
If you need something to balance out the whole bucket of fried chicken, the summer salad is wonderfully seasoned and light. Cocktails are also needed to round out your perfect meal.
Taiowa WanerMarch 2, 2018
Get the deviled eggs and some fried chicken and you will be happy. The cocktails are a perfect compliment to the chicken and will help wash it down.
Maggie LiuSeptember 20, 2014
Waited 45 minutes on a Sunday but it was totally worth it. We got the half bird and the mix of sweet tea brine and lemon made for a unique refreshing taste. Shrimp grits were solid but a bit salty.
M TOctober 11, 2014
They're a bit heavy on the salt and service is a little questionable. The food is AMAZING- fried chicken the juiciest ever, cornbread and jam delicious, macncheese very cheesy, biscuits are good.
Zayed KhanNovember 9, 2014
The mac & cheese is perfectly indulgently gooey, and yet, al dente. The fries are as good as I've ever had. I just wish the waffles had slightly more crisp to their exterior.

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