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Root & Bone

(Now Closed)

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

Alphabet City, New York

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Root & Bone

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Lady SmileSeptember 6, 2016
The food is delicious. Been here on 3 occasions and have never been disappointed with the food. The jury is still out on the service. I've only had great service on a weekday. 😕
Susan S.April 12, 2015
Fried chicken with sweet tea in the batter!! So delicious. And the banana pudding and sticky toffee desserts were phenomenal!
Acire PolightMarch 25, 2016
The shrimp and grits are amazing. Also try the Mac and cheese. Can't go wrong with cheese grits. Highly recommended.
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
Kyle OtaAugust 24, 2017
Their gluten free fried chicken and biscuits are unbelievable. Best I've ever had, hands down. Not exaggerating.
Jon SteinbackJanuary 20, 2015
oh man. the fried chicken. the waffles. the mac and cheese. just get a veggie side so you can claim it was a little healthy.
Matt SilvermanFebruary 6, 2016
Biscuits are small yet insanely tasty. They come two per order. Don't forget to get a good dip in the chicken jus.
Tiffany LangstonDecember 27, 2014
Upscale take on southern food. They mostly do walk-ins, so getting there early is key to avoiding long waits. Known for their fried chicken
s vApril 13, 2017
Everything was amazing. Biscuits melt in your mouth. Ribs have a good kick, and the pot pie is huge. Share everything so you don't miss out!
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.
AlexJuly 5, 2014
Lovely decor, great natural lighting, succulent fried chicken, and AMAZING deviled eggs. Get the biscuits too!
Giovanni D'PalmaMarch 15, 2015
Might be the best fried chicken in the East Village. Try the mini waffles and half a bucket. Also, they make a Bloody Mary with your choice of liquor.
Justine GAugust 8, 2015
Amazing! Get the chicken & waffle + grandma's angel biscuits + strawberry shortcake (pictured). Do NOT get the deviled eggs.
Julia MesmeriJuly 16, 2015
Quite possibly the best fried chicken I've had - full of juicy flavour right through the white meat. And those biscuits!
Raphael LangenscheidtJuly 31, 2015
This place is good not great - but definitely worth a visit if you've never been. Do the chicken waffle sandwich and the deviled eggs for sure. Skip the shrimp and grits.
Lauren MaddahiNovember 23, 2014
Mac n Cheese is to die for. Cute staff. Very attentive very friendly. I could skip the chicken waffle sandwich though.
Monday LisaMay 29, 2018
Had fried chicken and Mac&cheese here 3-4 years ago and it was fantastic. I revisited this weekend and was disappointed by the same dishes. Go to Blue Ribbon for your fried 🍗 hankerings instead
Sabrina MajeedAugust 9, 2015
Grandma's biscuits are heavenly and two per order. Peach salad was okay. Chilled watermelon was good but could be spicier. Fried chicken is bomb. 🍗
Tom DiMaggioMay 29, 2017
Wow, that's some good fried chicken! It's worth trying other food, but you will need to do so in multiple trips, because you will fill up fast.
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.
Connie ChiuFebruary 18, 2017
Fried chicken and cheddar buckwheat waffles so good. Skip the pork belly bacon. The shrimp and grits were also surprisingly delicious!
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.
Chet ManciniMarch 29, 2015
Flawless fried chicken. Insanely good Mac and Cheese. Sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Worth the wait.
Roy ChinJuly 20, 2014
The wait for dinner gets pretty ridiculous (2 hrs for 2 people on a Saturday), but they had the best shrimp n' grits I've ever had. Too bad they don't take reservations as the space is tiny.
Sofia FigueroaJuly 20, 2014
Amazing food, friendly service and the counter area is lovely. Generous portions: I suggest sharing a half bucket of chicken, a salad, and ma&cheese.
Ha DiemDecember 11, 2014
The fried chicken and mac and cheese was delicious. Ask for some tabasco honey with your chicken, best combination ever. Definitely worth the wait.
Christopher LebronJune 2, 2017
Amazing waffles (light, fluffy, perfect consistency). Ridiculously juicy fried chicken. Get a bucket of rosé while you're at it...
PureWowAugust 3, 2016
Macaroni & Cheese: Massive macaroni noodles are topped with white & yellow cheddar and topped with crumbled biscuits. Read more
Kim VuAugust 2, 2014
If you can, get seats at the bench in front of the kitchen to see, smell and chat to the very friendly chefs about all the delectables coming out of the kitchen.
Mo KrolMarch 24, 2015
So much flavor in everything! Delicious. Get the chicken and waffle sandwich and the devil eggs
Caroline WuNovember 3, 2017
Possibly best fried chicken in NYC? Very juicy and tender for frying an entire chicken. Great cocktails and ambience as well.
Ashley RoseMarch 1, 2015
Bob White meets Northern Spy. Food is good but I'd have to say the waffles were the highlight. I'll be returning to my old favorite BW for my friend chicken fix from now on.
Jeff WJanuary 30, 2016
Fried chicken was just right, I don't want to complain about the lack of breading, because I'm sure it was just that 'batch' the meat was fantastic!
Leanne ZJanuary 7, 2016
Everything. Literally. Such a great brunch spot around the corner from so many places with long wait times. This is the go to !
Sonia GrobmanMarch 8, 2016
Order the fried chicken with a side of waffles instead of the pre made chicken and waffles
Alex RichardsJuly 30, 2015
The best food you you will ever experience, ever! Fried Chicken on a waffle, Mac & Cheese.. you can even share. GO HERE!
Jonathan SanDecember 5, 2017
Awesome food. Makes you feel all warm inside. The family supper is worth the price.
Anna OhareSeptember 24, 2014
The mac and cheese!!! The biscuits. The bucket of bird. You will be so tummy happy. They serve family style so go with a group!
Matt SilvermanFebruary 6, 2016
Mac and cheese has a crust made out of biscuit crumbs. It is creamy and delicious.
AlanaAugust 28, 2015
Charming place that's bigger than it appears. Chicken and waffles were very filling and very good. So so Mac and cheese. Spiked Sweet tea didn't seem to be very spiked.
Jim TaylorApril 9, 2015
Top quality Southern cuisine is on offer at Root & Bone. They boast a huge menu which caters for groups of all shapes and sizes. Read more
Kirsten PeisselOctober 14, 2015
The root vegetables are as delicious as they are beautiful. A great accompaniment to the fried chicken and biscuits.
DMarch 2, 2016
Chicken & waffle, shrimp grits and bacon side dish! Everything was yum!!
Justine GAugust 8, 2015
Amazing! Get the chicken & waffle + grandma's angel biscuits + strawberry shortcake (pictured). Do NOT get the deviled eggs...
Maya ShanmugamNovember 28, 2015
Probably the most food in a prix fixe (brunch) I've ever had. I'm in love with their fried chicken and decorated deviled eggs!
Sara 🌈⚔🍾February 15, 2017
The chicken and waffles are SO good. The mac 'n' cheese and key lime pie are also killer.
Guillaume FlandreJanuary 16, 2016
Amazing soul food restaurant! Get the bird bucket with waffles and the incredible mac and cheese!
Leisha MagsisiJuly 27, 2015
Delicious chicken and waffles. Biscuits are a must. Mac and cheese was delicious. It's good southern comfort food!
Herve LarrenFebruary 28, 2017
Small space but BIG taste, the menu is an assortment of everything I want to eat and when I did bite into my meal, it was heaven.
Kayleigh HarringtonNovember 3, 2014
Spoon bread and fried chicken were delicious. A good spot for sharing a few dishes with friends.

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