amy ruth's

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113 west 116th street
New York, NY 10026

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(212) 280-8779
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I recently ate here and the Mac and cheese was so good I almost died!!! I also loved the waffles! When it comes to southern food Amy Ruth's is the only restaurant worth coming t...

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The food here is pretty good. The restaurant itself is pretty small though. The wait for a table is usually around 20 minutes, and once you do get a table, you're guaranteed lit...

Soul has nothing to do with this food. 1/11/2006

The food here is below average. If you want a real taste of soul food this is NOT the place to go. You end up paying more then it's worth. This place is overrated. more
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Honey Dipped Chicken----great! 11/23/2005

The food was great so that made up for the lack of service from the waitress. The gentlemen who backed her up, I believe his name is Pablo was great! He re filled our water and removed dirty dishes. more
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Good Soul 11/20/2005

I had the fried okra, salmon croquettes and the macaroni and cheese. The price are decent. I will come back again. The only complaint was the fact that we had to stand outside in the cold for a table and the place wasn't even full. But I will still come back. Pros: Portions, Price, Food Cons: Parking, Waiting in the cold more
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Bring Your Appetite 10/2/2005

The dining room is a little tight, but once you get seated you're in for a treat. I have enjoyed everything I've tried. Come ready to eat because you're going to get huge portions. Sometimes it seems like you get too much food. But you can always take a doggie bag.The staff is friendly. The food is good. What more could you want? Pros: Fried Chicken, Fish, Portions Cons: Parking, Portions more
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Love Amy Ruth's! 9/3/2005

I've never had a bad dining experience at Amy Ruth's. You go here for the food! The chicken and waffles are slammin'. This is where you go to unbuckle your belt and chow down! Dining upstairs is more pleasant than downstairs, though the top floor is only opened when it gets crowded. The mac and cheese is perfect, the sweet yams are tasty.. everything is great. I always have the same waiter (I believe his name is Adou?). The price is right.. around $15 pp. Highly recommended if you want tasty soul food minus the (pricey) frills. Pros: tasty food, inexpensive Cons: (Sometimes) parking more
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Only if you want to be treated rudely 8/30/2005

I was so excited when a menu for Amy Ruths was handed to me advertising that they will deliver. How dissapointed was I when I finally called to make the order! I was told my the waitress that I was lazy because I wanted delivery! Then she told me that they didn't deliver to my area when it was on THEIR menu! Finally my food arrived and my ice tea that I only added on so that I could make $20 & get delivery was missing. So again I called and was told that when I came in I could get a free ice tea which is just stupid I told them that was unacceptable since I would not be going to their restaurant anytime soon. I was put on hold, no one ever picked up. If this is how they treat their customers how will they treat your food? Pros: Mac & cheese Cons: Rude Service, untrained staff more
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Sweet little Harlem Restaurant 7/29/2005

I was told of Amy Ruths via word of mouth. I tried it and loved it. I loved the food and family friendly atmosphere. I pretty much feel at home when I eat there. My favorite is the smothered chicken, waffle with chicken, and I love the various lemonades they have in the summer season. Eat with confidence at Amy Ruths. more
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FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE..... 7/4/2005

I took my husband and kids here for father's day and we all loved it. The food was incredibly delicious. This is definitely one of New Yorks best places to eat at. We all loved the food and had a good time. On a scale of 1 - 10 this is definitely a 10. Cons: no parking more
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great food and fast service!!! 6/1/2005

I heard about Amy Ruths on the food channel so I was in New York on vacation May 25-29,2005 and thought I would try it. The food was really good, I had the fried chicken,sweet potatoes,and mac & cheese. The staff was real friendly and the food came super fast. I went on a Friday afternoon and it there was no wait to seated Pros: friendly staff, fast service, inexpensive more
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Not recommended 5/28/2005

Had two friends visiting New York from Florida. One had heard about Amy's Ruth from the cooking channel. We all agreeded that the side dishes we ordered (were not good) The collard greens seem like it had too much vinegar in them & string beans were too salty. We also, had the chicken & fish (that was good) Would not recommend. more
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A Taste of Heaven!! 4/2/2005

There's no way to truly do justice to the food at Amy Ruth's... it's a symphony for your tastebuds! The 'bad-boy' waffle was sooo good, that the only bad thing was that I couldn't finish it all! Amy Ruth's may be in Harlem, far from the glow of the lights of Times Square, but it's absolutely worth the trip. Pros: Good Value, Rockin' music, Friendly staff more
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Better than Sylvia's 12/3/2004

Over a year ago, I travelled from Brooklyn to Harlem just to taste Amy Ruth's catfish that my friend was raving about, and it was divine, so was the mac-n-cheese and greens. I am now a Vegetarian, and I recently found out that Amy Ruth's has a Vegetarian section on their menu, smile. Pros: Inexpensive, vegetarian selection more
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I got it, and it was good! 5/10/2004

We went here on a Saturday (mid to late afternoon) and the restuarant was full but there was no wait and we were seated right away. It's small on the inside and the seats are really close together. None of this matters though because the food was really good! You cannot go here without trying the honey-dipped fried chicken. Im sorry I didn't take a cue from the patrons sitting around me and ordered some takeout! Will definitely go back when I am in New York again. more
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I don't get it 1/30/2004

This place is overpriced and the food is mediocre at best. I was excited about checking it out after reading the reviews, but we left disappointed. I recommend Miss Mamie's, now that's good food at a good price! Cons: , average food more
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Another Harlem Gem 11/1/2003

I was so happy to pop by Amy Ruth's not too long ago and sample some of their excellent food. I grew up in the south, and they do it right here. Unfortunately I was too full for the sweet potato pie, though! more
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Mac and cheese 8/22/2003

They have the yummiest mac and cheese. The next time I go, I plan to order a double mac and cheese and skip the other sides. The honey fried chicken melts in your mouth, and is made with fresh honey from the bees on the roof of the restaurant. I'm not usually a fan of waffles, but I tried my friend's and they were so light and crispy, in short, the best waffles I have ever had. (Sorry mom!) You may have to wait, but who cares, this place is so deliciously wonderful, it's worth waiting. And I'm sure if you were nice, the restaurant staff would let you stay inside while you wait on a freezing cold day. Pros: Mac and cheese, honey fried chicken, waffles Cons: service a little slow more
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Best Soulfood I've had next to Mom 7/30/2003

Anytime I am in NY, I always make a trip to Amy Ruth's. Let me tell you, if this is your first time, you HAVE to try the honey dipped fried chicken. It is the BOMB! I need to get the recipie because it is more than honey in that sauce. The mac n cheese is really good, just like mom's and the greens are good too. That's all I ever get, but my roomate got the pork chops and they looked delicious. Oh, the yams are the bomb. I can't say too much more than you have to try it for yourself because it is worth every penny and the slightly crowded atmosphere. Pros: food, service Cons: a little small more
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You Gotta Go!! 5/3/2003

It doesn't look like a restaurant, it looks like somebody's kitchen. They have additional seating upstairs. The food is delectable. Tastes like home-cooking...really. Just like if I were to cook it, exactly how I like it...not overseasoned, not underseasoned. My husband and I both ate for under 30 dollars! The food is really good, give it a try =) Pros: good food, great prices, nice staff Cons: who really cares a/b, ambiance? you come to, eat, right??!! more
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Luv it! 3/9/2003

Whenever I'm in New York, on a Sunday afternoon, you'll find me at Amy Ruth's! I luv the food, especially the Chicken n' Waffles! It's the best and I eat a lot! I don't mind eating so much since you gotta walk to whereever you're going, so you walk off the pounds that you just put on! I recommend to anyone to stop by here!! more
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Decent LITTLE Place 3/7/2003

The food here is pretty good. The restaurant itself is pretty small though. The wait for a table is usually around 20 minutes, and once you do get a table, you're guaranteed little to no privacy. The wait staff aren't partcularly nice, and did I mention just how small the inside of this place is?! The only thing worth coming back for is the food....I recommend take out! Pros: good food Cons: small restaurant, wait for tables, dismissive wait staff more
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The Best Home-Style Southern Food In Manhattan - Amy Ruth's

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  • Located in Harlem, Amy Ruths serves up delicious soul food and southern cuisine that will linger in your thoughts long after your last...

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  • Hours: Monday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Tuesday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wednesday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Payments: American Express, Discover, Visa, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Harlem, Uptown
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