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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

8.2^/10

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Ranked #8 for Southern food restaurants in 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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Nina JJuly 16, 2012
mashed sweet potatoes are good, but the "Guy Woods And Shay Barnett" is not as good as i thought, lot of pecans, but not a lot of bananas pieces
Michael WongNovember 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Known for the chicken but the pork chops are good too!
Devin ParkerMarch 8, 2018
Cornbread was definitely good. Smothered chicken and waffles was not warm.
Barbara Borden WhitesideJuly 4, 2013
Try the smothered turkey wings. Meat Fall off the bone good!!
Viking Real WorldOctober 15, 2011
The best catfish in town. Yum!! Unfortunately, the greens are the worst I have ever had.
S AJuly 7, 2015
U won't be seated till ur whole party is there.
Crystal BDecember 17, 2014
Perfect baked mac and cheese.
MBY McKenithJune 2, 2013
Awesome food always a pleasure and they will always remember u... Lovin it
UzoJune 9, 2013
Try the Smothered Porkchops - A LOT of food.
Mike ChauDecember 21, 2013
Try the Fried Chicken Breast - Some of the best.
@JaumePrimeroApril 2, 2012
the chicken is good, still not sure whether its as good as the Yard Bird at Red Rooster!
Tee AllenNovember 24, 2013
Great Food. Fun time. VERY BIG GLASS OF WINE
Jonathan MoroNovember 5, 2016
The waffles were good but the chicken tasted like generic Chinese fast food fried chicken wings.
Cheryl YBRJuly 25, 2010
Everything...I mean everything on the menu is amazing! Go with an empty stomach and enjoy yourself
Syreeta ThomasJune 12, 2011
Went before 11:30 and they weren't making any of the entrees or sides yet! No Mac & Cheese or Greens or Kool Aid for me! :-(
Lanto OnirinaApril 15, 2012
NY best waffle with fried chicken and bacon ! Damn I love their corn bread !
Julicia EvansOctober 8, 2016
Nothing is better than Chicken and Waffles (The Rev Al Sharpton)
Glacier DonApril 9, 2018
Great, authentic SoulFood..
NathanApril 3, 2012
Get the Rev. Al Sharpton, fried. You won't regret it!
Dre JonesJanuary 24, 2011
The Salmon Croquettes (Kid Capri) are delicious but the 3 half-dollar size portion is more fitting of an appetizer.
Datrianna MeeksAugust 9, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Chicken and Waffles are simply amazing!!
Christle GlossonDecember 19, 2015
Fried chicken macaroni and cheese collard greens
Nelly MillerFebruary 17, 2013
Waffle and chicken wings the BEST!!! Add cinnamon to your waffle. Yummy
Joonseok OhFebruary 3, 2013
Get the fried chicken and the smothered pork ribs.
Tariq AhmadApril 30, 2017
Best Chicken and Waffles in NYC.
Ricky GarayuaSeptember 10, 2013
The Rev. Al Sharpton is definitely worth the trip.
Wei VaynFebruary 17, 2014
Try the Smothered Pork Chops - Tender, crispy, saucy but not too salty.
toluJune 13, 2015
Best waffle I have ever had
CCnycAugust 28, 2016
Chicken and waffles, friendly staff
Guan LiMay 11, 2015
If you want to stuff food in your face kind of meal, this is the no.1 option. Huge plate.
Porter MasonJune 30, 2017
Maybe the best fried chicken I've had.
Travel ChannelOctober 11, 2011
Home of Harlem’s best chicken and waffles. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
Maritza LewisJanuary 27, 2011
Great Southern food! If you go at the right time you may even catch a glimpse at a celeb. The corn bread is awesome.
Ryan EickAugust 19, 2017
Fried chicken and waffles were quite tasty
Preston Roberts Jr.April 20, 2013
Waffle and Smothered Pork Chops. Do it!
Mike ChauDecember 21, 2013
Try the The Reverend Al Sharpton - Amazing
B. NuttzOctober 11, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The Rev. Thomas (waffles and catfish) blows my mind! Hot sauce and syrup, ya'll!!
Armond BassJuly 16, 2016
The BBQ ribs are great
Mike ChauDecember 21, 2013
Try the Honey Dipped Fried Chicken
Kisha MaysOctober 6, 2010
The Ludacris fried chicken wings with Waffles is the BEST! Come HUNGRY!!
anthony lewisAugust 5, 2016
Food was great
Sonya RobertsMay 2, 2015
Waffles and Chicken - Delicious!
Phoenix 💥💥💥October 25, 2014
Go for the fried chicken and waffles!
sat pDecember 20, 2009
Seconding the recommendation for the Al Sharpton smothered with gravy. The red velvet cake is also amazing.
Harumi UJune 28, 2014
I gave the wrong dish name when I ordered. When we realized it, they didn't even blink before they went back to give me what I wanted.
Caroline MoreApril 7, 2013
Chicken with waffle! Ñammmm
Maria WiliamsDecember 10, 2014
I had the ribs and smothered chicken.
ChanteJuly 6, 2012
Must try the honey fried chicken with Kool-Aid!!
Felicia MOctober 16, 2011
Not exactly in Upper West Side but great fried chicken. Portions are conquerable, not too big.
Skoyia WarnerNovember 14, 2014
Maple syrup honey dipped fried chicken

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