Amy Ruth's Home Style Southern Cuisine
9 expert reviews
“Order the "Rev. Al Sharpton" (fried or smothered chicken and waffles), the "Stan Hoffman & Lu Willard" (BBQ spare ribs), or any other soul-food staple: fried chicken, catfish, collard greens.”
– New York Magazine
"Claiming to be authentic soul, Amy Ruth’s has become a mecca for Harlem celebs, with the kitschy gimmick of naming platters after some of them, such as the Rev. Al Sharpton." Full review
4.4
"Those jonesing for a taste of "classic Harlem" head to this low-budget soul food "stalwart" for "hearty" cooking highlighted by "amazing" chicken and waffles." Full review
"Soul food at its best can be found at this Harlem classic, named after the owner’s grandmother and decorated with portraits of jazz greats."
Star
"The barbecue chicken...named in honour of President Obama, is more than enough reason to visit this small, casual family restaurant."
"Titanic helpings of cinnamon-crusted peach cobbler and thickly iced red velvet cake lend the menu a grandmotherly touch." Full review
"Soul food, incredible fried chicken."
"Home-style soul food dishes—from smothered pork chops and collard greens to glazed ham and waffles—are named after renowned African Americans." Full review
"This place is also very casual and very big, which makes it great for groups, kids, and the random weeknight when you need a big plate of unhealthy food in front of you." Full review