Amy Ruth's
Southern Food Restaurant, Fried Chicken Joint, and American Restaurant$$$$
Central Harlem, New York
The folks at The Wall Street Journal and Time Out New York like this place. Would you agree?
"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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The Wall Street JournalJuly 9, 2010The claims to fame here are The Rev. Al Sharpton and The Tommy Tomita, pairings of juicy chicken and fluffy waffles. Read more
Nelly MillerFebruary 17, 2013Waffle and chicken wings the BEST!!! Add cinnamon to your waffle. Yummy
Lauren CJanuary 23, 2012It's a cool spot...not the best soul food by far, but def doable. Go for the waffle combos skip everything else.
Amy BeauxJune 6, 2011I used to eat here regularly & would have dreams about the chicken and waffles. When I went today the smothered chicken was not as good as it used to be.
Lanto OnirinaApril 15, 2012NY best waffle with fried chicken and bacon ! Damn I love their corn bread !
@JaumePrimeroApril 2, 2012the chicken is good, still not sure whether its as good as the Yard Bird at Red Rooster!
Known for the chicken but the pork chops are good too!
George TerryApril 26, 2012Really over-rated. It must appear in every guidebook as it was full of tourists looking bewildered in their grits.
Jason LeeMarch 24, 2013Try to arrive before noon...otherwise you may find yourself lining up with hundreds of tourists...
Ron HsuOctober 21, 2016Must've come at a bad time, cuz the smothered Obama came out within 5 minutes of ordering. No way they cooked that to order. And it wasn't very hot. Please don't drive this place into the ground.
Dre JonesJanuary 24, 2011The Salmon Croquettes (Kid Capri) are delicious but the 3 half-dollar size portion is more fitting of an appetizer.
The bbq ribs aren't the greatest, however the catfish and fried wings are signature.
Cheryl YBRJuly 25, 2010Everything...I mean everything on the menu is amazing! Go with an empty stomach and enjoy yourself
- AngieDecember 31, 2018A disappointment & shame to soul food. Mac & cheese was god awful with barely any actual cheese on it, dry and gummy. String beans were served in water. Short rib was bland & the whole plate was $26!
Sisi ZhuSeptember 23, 2011Get your chicken fried with gravy on the side; I find that having them smothered the skin gets too soggy
Viking Real WorldOctober 15, 2011The best catfish in town. Yum!! Unfortunately, the greens are the worst I have ever had.
Felicia MOctober 16, 2011Not exactly in Upper West Side but great fried chicken. Portions are conquerable, not too big.
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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 11:00 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
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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- 8.0
"The Sunday morning brunch is so much fun! They have live soulful gospel music to go with their fantastic classic southern brunch selection. Their fried pork chops and ribs are amazing!"
Christine Ramsey - 8.6
"Terrific soul food. The chicken & waffle with strawberry butter is a classic. Tuesday night live band music was incredible R&B, great singer and keyboard. Local crowd, Greta atmosphere, great service!"
Eyal Goldwerger - 9.2
"A one of a kind joint on the UWS - but a true gem. Solid atmosphere and a must try! Pro tip: Get yourself a growler."
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Liz Baez - 9.7
"One of my favorite places to get lost in the city. An amazing Oasis in the middle of the cement jungle. Always something for everyone. Make sure to go further in the park and get away from tourists."
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