Amy Ruth's
Southern Food Restaurant, Fried Chicken Joint, and American Restaurant$$$$
Central Harlem, 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."(10 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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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.
EileenMay 28, 2018Get the smothered fried chicken and waffles, gravy on the side. I tried the Reggie Harris but it was too sweet
Ca'Real JohnsonNovember 3, 2012Get 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
Rachel SheppardSeptember 12, 2014Dark meat fried chicken and waffles, obvi. Lots of seating inside, food comes super quick. An institution.
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.
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.
Devin SpainMay 3, 2015Just about everything is good, but the chicken wings and waffles are top notch
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
Alex TApril 13, 2015the Al Roker wit mac n' cheese and fried okra.. forget chicken and waffles, unless you're sharing, then get both!
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
Andrew CAugust 1, 2017Amazing food and service... but decor and atmosphere felt very dull, cheap, and outdated
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.
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)
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.
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!
Jazzie ChanelOctober 1, 2017Just as good now as it was 10 yrs ago. Be prepared to wait. And make sure to get the koolaid !
The Whiting with Greens and Potato Salad is on point. Used to be called the Afrika Bambataa but....not anymore
Heather MeenaMay 24, 2015The smothered chicken and waffles is delicious... You will need a food coma afterwards
Luz CruzMarch 18, 2012Amazing chicken and waffles. This place is always packed on the weekends, I would recommend going early to bypass the churchgoers.
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.
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.
Sophia Del CidMay 31, 2015Good food and good service. Always seems to be crowded which makes it hard to want to go there.
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!)
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.)
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)
A BDecember 16, 2014Chicken & Waffles. You get a choice between white meat & dark meat. White meat is a $1 extra.
Tammy MaddenteJanuary 19, 2014Have the Reggie Harris…you will think you died and went to heaven! Best honey dipped chicken around!
Cyrus CopenSeptember 17, 2015Cornbread game strong, Graffiti game stronger, Chicken & waffle game strongest. Gravy Game also looks bomb AF
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.
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.
Become a "regular" like me and your wait for a table disappears when crowded! Lol.... Chicken & waffle out of this world!
SIMPLY PHILLIP BROWNJune 16, 2018On Daily Entrees Menu: Order The Reggie Harris - Southern Honey Dipped Fried Chicken.
Andrew WalrondApril 16, 2017chicken wings & waffles, jerk chicken, honey-dipped chicken and the sides!!- QB BOctober 31, 2012Southern Food, the waitress there was very polite and friendly. Chicken and waffles.... YOU MUST TRY!
Curtis ShoungApril 29, 2015Chicken waffles = bomb. Ribs are not bbq/smoked, just sauced heavily = pass
Donna HowardJuly 15, 2013Make sure you try the smothered chicken with waffles... Candied yams and Mac n cheese
Janel GJuly 13, 2013The Tommy Tomita. Amazing. And the baked mac & cheese. Hands down, best I've had.
CompassMay 15, 2014Chicken and waffles and collard greens have pleased celebrity regulars, visiting politicians, and devoted diners for decades.
Tee Michel'eJune 23, 2014If you go there in a group, make sure you understand that they do not separate the bill and they automatically add in the gratuity!!!- drew tarvinMay 25, 2015Chicken and waffles with an Arnold Palmer is the only thing you need to know.
Alyse FeldmanJune 18, 2010Its not on the menu, but ask for honey-dipped wings and waffles! It will change your life!!! I dream about this meal when I am not in New York!!!
Treasure WilliamsMay 9, 2010Order the waffles, yams called greens is outstanding ..the service is friendly and personable the wait staff had been they forever so u will soon have your favorite
Sydney McIntoshFebruary 27, 2012You can't go wrong with their signature dish of chicken and waffles. My bf had the Obama dish and hated it. Greens and sweet potatoes were not good.
Chicken & waffles are so good that I can never try anything else!
Kimberly WoodallDecember 1, 2011I love it! I love it! Great food everytime. I bought everyone there for lunch, dinner and breakfast!
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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
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Tue–Thu
- 9:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 9:00 AM–5:30 AM
- Sat
- 8:30 AM–5:30 AM
- Sun
- 7:30 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 280-8779
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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- 8.7
"Mac & Greens really good, but White Sangria AMAZING!!!"
Es C. - 8.6
"This might just be the best soul food in Harlem. Went here with a party of 12 and almost everything was amazing. Their candied yams are to die for."
DLee - 7.9
"Fried Chicken with collard greens & Mac and cheese!!! Authentic soul food. Est 1962"
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