Jacob's Pickles is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in New York City.

1. Jacob's Pickles

9.2
509 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 84th & W 85th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Upper West Side · 672 tips and reviews

Natasha T.Natasha Taylor: One of the best meals that I have had in awhile. Get the pickles appetizer, try the shrimp & grits (phenomenal), fried chicken smothered with sausage gravy - off the chain. Be prepared for sodium hi!

Eliza K.Eliza K: This restaurant serves up delicious comfort food from all over in an environment that makes you want to linger. Think reclaimed barn wood, endless craft beer, pickled everything and cheesy grits.

Daniel C.Daniel Castner: Pickles n Burger, Mac n cheese, fried chicken blt, fried chicken Caesar, fried pickles, deviled eggs, beer flights, cheese grits, red wine

The Smith is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in New York City.

2. The Smith

8.8
956 2nd Ave (at E 51st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 362 tips and reviews

Michael N.Michael Nakash: Always a solid meal. I recommend trying the steak & eggs for brunch and the shrimp and grits for dinner.

William H.William Hendershot: Best brunch. Get the cheese grits! Brunch items come with a free alcoholic beverage!

Abbie W.Abbie W: R29: Go-to spot for brunch connoisseurs. Sticky glazed donuts served with warm chocolate sauce, vanilla bean French toast, side of Brussels sprouts, cheese grits. Old-fashioned photo booth downstairs.

The Edge Harlem is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in New York City.

3. The Edge Harlem

9.0
101 Edgecombe Ave, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Harlem · 63 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul Middlekauff: Shrimp and Grits are amazing.

Kimberly L.Kimberly Lawrence: Shimp & Grits was awesome. Will def be back to try some different things.

Colin L.Colin Lee: Whole menu looks appetizing. We tried the shrimp and grits and fried egg sandwich, both which we enjoyed

The Smith is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in New York City.

4. The Smith

8.4
55 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 518 tips and reviews

David B.David Berkowitz: Try the Cheese Grits - Best grits I've ever eaten, with subtle jalapeño

Sam M.Sam Milenkov: Recommending the Crocker and the Salmon benedict + cheese grits

J F.J F: I could eat their gnocchi & grits every day of my life.

Red Rooster is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in New York City.

5. Red Rooster

8.7
310 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 125th & W 126th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 554 tips and reviews

Sam P.Sam Pezzullo: Marcus Samuelsson hit a grand slam. The ambiance is terrific; like a contemporary speakeasy. The food is even better. Try the mac & greens, crayfish grits, red caesar, and the dirty rice & shrimp!

Tiffany C.Tiffany Chiang: Deviled eggs, fish& (cheese) grits are great . Yard chicken is still good just not mindblowing like expected. Live music. Full bar. Awesome staff and one of the places with the best hospitality

Dan C.Dan Chen: CORN BREAD, lobster mac and greens, yard bird, shrimp grits!

Sweet Chick is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in New York City.

6. Sweet Chick

8.6
178 Ludlow St (btwn E Houston & Stanton St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Lower East Side · 206 tips and reviews

Mariza B.Mariza Baeza: Chicken & Waffles (obvi) + the Carolina Cheese Grits

Dave R.Dave Richard: Seriously, this place was incredible... Some of the best shrimp and grits / brunch outside of the south.

Asli S.Asli S: Shrimp & grits was filling and delicious. Got a taste of the waffles too; they were awesome 👌🏻

Bubby's is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in New York City.

7. Bubby's

8.7
120 Hudson St (btwn Franklin & Moore St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Tribeca · 526 tips and reviews

hello_emilyhello_emily: The jalapeño scramble with grits and biscuits and topped with bacon is SO GOOD! You won't be disappointed with your choice 🍳 Great service & ambience too!

Damian B.Damian Bayona: Southern cooking and decor. Great for brunch. Grits are delicious and seldom seen 'round these parts.

Jeffrey Z.Jeffrey Zhao: Best brunch spot ever - bubbys breakfast is always good, and make sure to get the side of cheese grits. Pancakes are super fluffy too!

Gravy is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in New York City.

8. Gravy

7.5
32 E 21st St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave. S), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 26 tips and reviews

JaseJase: Start w. Crawfish Gumbo Fritters, Try the Scallop & Honey Grits or Corn Flake Crusted Chicken! Abita Jockamo IPA is on tap.

Mary GraceMary Grace: The duck is amazing and the porky grits are so creamy and delicious. You know it's bad for you but you just keep on eating.

Devon G.Devon George: Fried green tomatoes an grits will make you sing. Hurricanes and mixed drinks are great. Music set the mood.

Freemans is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in New York City.

9. Freemans

8.9
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 573 tips and reviews

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: A NYC brunch must! Finding and walking into this restaurant is half of the experience. Order the artichoke dip, the poached eggs with cheese grits and any of the delicious cocktails! You're welcome!

Amanda A.Amanda Albergo: Cheese grits = best grits I've ever had. Egg skillet, also amazing. My new fav NYC brunch.

Megan W.Megan Williams: Coke in glass bottles, great grits and really friendly staff. Fair prices for brunch and the poached eggs and grits were very good. I'd go again without hesitating !

Joseph Leonard is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in New York City.

10. Joseph Leonard

9.1
170 Waverly Pl (btwn Christopher & W 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 401 tips and reviews

Leigh F.Leigh Ferreira: sit at the top bar seat by the kitchen. best seat in the house. brussel sprouts & grits are delicious. wine list is awesome.

Ben K.Ben K.: Fantastic brunch, the Shrimp & Grits and Croque Mademoiselle are great. The Sriracha Brussels Sprouts are a must!

Hnnssy25Hnnssy25: Brunch menu is so damn good. I had the avocado toast breakfast w/cheddar grits & not one but two TuK TuK's. I drank it all plus the beautiful edible flower. Try the country fried bacon Life changing.

Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in New York City.

11. Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.5
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 973 tips and reviews

Lauren O.Lauren Oosterlinck: grits and pancakes are perfection. buut don't ask for extra syrup - they don't give you enough in the first place - lest you're prepared to pay an additional 2 bucks! shakes aren't the best-still love

Em L.Em L: Came here for dinner, the blueberry pancakes were delicious, but I'm more into savory dishes and the shrimp and grits were amazing.

Denis S.Denis Sosnovtsev: The best brunch I've ever had. #1 for a reason. Get a blueberry pancakes for the table so everyone can try it, then explore as much of the menu as you can. Pictured: cheesy grits, Spanish scramble.

KJUN is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in New York City.

12. KJUN

9.0
154 E 39th St, New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Murray Hill · 3 tips and reviews

KateKate: Fried chicken sando and shrimp and grits are delicious! Can't wait to try the crawfish boil

JoJo: Pork rib and grits

Alèxia S.Alèxia Solé: Recommended by @jamesyworld on Instagram..

Tocqueville Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in New York City.

13. Tocqueville Restaurant

7.7
1 E 15th St (5th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Union Square · 52 tips and reviews

Edwin A.Edwin A.: Try the fall vegetable salad, the truffled grits, the sea urchin pasta, or the scallops with foie.

Gilt CityGilt City: The four-course menu includes a Cato Farm Bloomsday cheddar salad, truffled creamy parmesan grits and sunny side up country eggs, seared diver sea scallops and foie gras.

Evan K.Evan Kleinman: Get the truffle grits appetizer and the scallops and foie gras as an entree. They are both the restaurant's signature dishes and they are life changing. Don"t miss the chocolate souffle for dessert.

Locanda Verde is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in New York City.

14. Locanda Verde

9.0
377 Greenwich St (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 506 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Be prepared to wait in line for Brunch and during the weekends. Try and make reservations so you can dine on delicious Scampi & Grits and Sheep’s Milk Ricotta.

Jessica C.Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson: Awesome brunch. Try the "Scampi and Grits." So good!

Huseyin S.Huseyin Seynova: Scampi and grits best meal

Cowgirl Seahorse is one of The 15 Best Places for Grits in New York City.

15. Cowgirl Seahorse

8.1
259 Front St (at Dover St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Financial District · 163 tips and reviews

Doctor K.Doctor Klein: Try the Baja Especial - Pulled Pork, Grits, & Scrambled Eggs, wrap it in the tortilla, and it's the best breakfast burrito ever!

Alexia D.Alexia Doyamis: Shrimp & Grits are phenomenal - strawberry margarita is made with fresh strawberries! This entire menu is delicious, a real neighborhood gem

B H.B H: Shrimp and grits are amazing!!!