Amy Ruth's Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing Amy Ruth's, a beloved New York soul food spot located in Harlem. This casual restaurant offers a diverse menu of Southern-inspired dishes, sandwiches, and vegan options. Known for its warm hospitality and generous portions, Amy Ruth's is a must-visit for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Customer favorites include the Rev. Al Sharpton Waffle, honey chicken, fried catfish sandwich, and homemade candied yams. The fried chicken is a standout, flavorful and crispy without the need for hot sauce. Complimentary cornbread sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. The friendly staff, clean ambiance, and attention to detail make Amy Ruth's a staple in the Harlem community. Don't miss out on the smothered pork chops or the cheesy grits during your visit.
Waffles
The Rev. Al Sharpton
Chicken and waffle.
The Carl S. Redding
Amy Ruth's original waffle.
The Tommy Tomita
Waffle with fried chicken wings.
The Ret. Chief Joseph Leake
Waffle with Pork Bacon or Pork Sausage .
The Monica Brown
Waffle with Fried Whiting.
The Rev. Thomas Johnson
Waffle with Fried Catfish (Swai)
The Jennifer Holliday
Waffle with fried shrimp ()
The Natasha Anderson
Original waffle with Pork Chop.
The Guy Woods And Shay Barnett
Waffle with cinnamon, fresh banana and pecans.
The Sister Jannette Robinson
Original waffle with fresh strawberries.
The Gregory & Gloria Page
Original waffle with blueberries.
Fried Salmon Croquettes ( Pc)
Fried Whiting ( Pc)
Fried Catfish ( Pc)
Fried Shrimp ( Pc)
Fried Jumbo Chicken Wings ( Pc)
Pork Chops ( Pc)
Appetizers
Salad Corner
The Marvin Spruill
Grilled chicken or fried jumbo shrimp with mesclun greens.
The Harold Doley, Sr
Tossed mesclun greens.
The Elombe Brath
Garden burger with a tossed salad.
% Beef Burger (oz)
Mac & Cheese Burger
Fried Whiting Fillet
Fried Catfish Fillet
Sandwich Board
Daily Entrees
The President Barack Obama
Fried, smothered, baked or Bar-B-Q chicken.
The Ludacris
Fried jumbo Chicken Wings ( pc).
The Reggie Harris
Southern honey-dipped fried chicken.
The Gabrielle Union
Fried or smothered pork chops.
The Nate Robinson
Bar-B-Q pork spare ribs.
The Ibn El Rasul
Bar-B-Q beef spare ribs.
The William Allen
Bar-B-Q pork spare ribs and chicken combo.
The James Ford
Sauteed or fried jumbo shrimp.
The Michelle Obama
Fried whiting.
The Ruby Dee
Fried or baked catfish.
The Brian Benjamin
Fried salmon croquettes.
The Dr. Walter Delph
Fisherman's platter (fried shrimp, catfish, and crab cake).
The Honorable Bill Perkins
Pan-seared salmon with peach butter.
The Rev. A.R. Bernard
Real Jamaican jerk chicken.
The Assemblyman Keith Wright
Smothered turkey wings.
The Mamane Baque
Meatloaf.
String Beans
Mashed Potatoes
French Fries
Buttered Corn
Cabbage
Beans And Rice
Cheesy Grits
Steamed White Rice
Fried Okra
Steamed Okra
Potato Salad
Cole Slaw
Black Eye Peas
Collard Greens
Homemade Baked Macaroni And Cheese
Homemade Candied Yams
Side Orders
Desserts
Neal Shoemaker
Peach cobbler.
Virginia Fields
Lloyd's famous carrot cake.
Elaine Parker
Pineapple coconut cake.
Inez Bass
Red velvet cake.
Bessie Mae Bass
Homemade sweet potato pie.
Antionette Burrows
Double chocolate.
Herb & Ezra Boyd
Creamy banana pudding.
Charmain 'Cake Diva' Jones
Rum cake.