Amy Ruth's

4.3(6,004)

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Location & Hours

Address

113 W 116th St, New York, NY 10026, USA
New York, NY 10026
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Thursday at 11:30 AM

Monday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(212) 280-8779

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About Amy Ruth's

Chicken & waffles are among the classics served to locals & sightseers at this down-home restaurant.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 17, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 6,004 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Eljoy T

a month ago

We got cornbread on the house (super yummy). We got the OBAMA (chicken), fried catfish, and pork ribs. Can't go wrong with either but I was expecting more chicken. Entree (not waffle dish) came with 2...

Sofia C

a month ago

Some of the best tasting food I’ve had in a while. I loved everything from the food to the walls filled with icons. It wasn’t fancy, just straight up soul food. Big portions, great service, great food...

Lisa Kim

2 months ago

We tried the waffle with catfish and the smothered chicken with mac and cheese and mashed potatoes at Amy Ruth’s. The food was flavorful and satisfying, and the waitstaff were friendly and attentive. ...

Lindsey B

3 months ago

I didn't know what I could say other than it was amazing. I loved the food here. This place was the highlight of my good experience and it came on a whim. Staff was great, Kool aid was great. We both ...

Matthew Miceli

6 months ago

Excellent service, awesome staff! Great vibes in here, beautiful decor, felt so at home. Their house made sweet tea was out of this world! Had the Reggie bush, fried chicken dunked in honey, choice of...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Generally positive dining experience with flavorful and satisfying soul food. Customers consistently enjoyed the food and atmosphere.

Customer Favorites

The "Obama" (chicken), fried catfish, and pork ribs are well-received, with special mention of the cornbread. Fried chicken, particularly the "Reggie Bush", and wings like "The Ludacris" are also popular.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant has a great atmosphere with beautiful decor and paintings. The staff are described as friendly, attentive, and awesome.

Value & Quality

Customers feel they get their money's worth with large portions and high-quality food. The food is described as flavorful, satisfying, and well-seasoned.

Areas for Improvement

One customer reported an unpleasant, toilet-like smell on the floor, potentially due to renovations. No other specific areas for improvement were mentioned.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews continue to highlight the good taste and large portions of the food. Complimentary cornbread is a positive experience that’s being highlighted, along with the restaurant’s decor.