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Souther girls surprised by great food and good service!
We just happened upon Amy Ruth's while on our first visit to NYC. I grew up in the south and have eaten southern food for years, so I was quit surpris...
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12/23/2007
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Melow soul atmosphere
Very nice, simply melow place to go dine, enjoy nice food and atmosphere, with relaxing music, and friendly service....
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12/6/2007
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Its Worth It!
I had the misfortune of being stuck in the city over the Thanks giving Holiday(Alone). I looked thru Menu Pages for a nice Home cooking type place to ...
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11/22/2007
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Not always the best
The first time we went the food and service was great. The second time we went is was all around horrible! One person has smothered turkey wings the s...
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11/7/2007
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The best Soul Food
I have been going to Amy Ruth's since august of 1990. I must admit the food is the best in NYC the atmosphere is great. I moved to Georgia in 2006 and...
From
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10/23/2007
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Very Good
The decor in this place is nothing to speak of, and you do have to wait outside. Service was decent and I think the prices are very reasonable. The fo...
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9/23/2007
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Yumm Yumm
Quick seating, service, unhurried and OMG damn good food just like down south, while the mac & cheese was mediocre ( macaroni was overcooked) everythi...
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9/16/2007
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very tasty whiting fish go to Amy Ruth's
one word EXCELLENT. Everyone should go at least one time. Food is great and served fast....
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9/12/2007
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Just like Mom's!
I'm a NC native, so I'm used to restaurants that claim they know southern cookin' and always leave thinking that they must think added grease equals s...
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8/31/2007
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yumm yumm
Been here twice and the food is really good and tasty and they give you a good portion, I always have to do a doggie bag. The sweet tea is good too......
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8/23/2007
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Never Ever Disappoints
I will be very brieft as Amy Ruths is probably the best soul food that I've eaten outside of my own kitchen. There are many restaurants in NY that lay...
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8/7/2007
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Real Soul food for the Dirty South Soul
I had the opportunity to dine at Amy Ruth's this past 4th of July holiday. WHAT A CELEBRATION WE HAD!!! I can honestly say that we enjoyed the food an...
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7/6/2007
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Loved It!
My recent visit to Amy Ruth's was fabulous. My husband and I heard the food was amazing, but we didn't have high expectations. Being from Memphis, TN;...
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5/30/2007
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Great food, but
Great great food, but they are way too popular and successful to stay in such a cramped place. There is no waiting area- you must wait outside in all ...
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5/15/2007
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its ok...if all you want is macaroni
I don't understand how anyone can rave about amy ruths' bland food. i guess they must have never eaten food cooked by someone's real southern granny.....
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5/14/2007
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80th birthday party
We recently had Amy Ruth's cater our mother's 80th birthday party in a local community room in New York City (Harlem). They did an outstanding job wit...
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4/18/2007
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Best Soul Food Restaurant in NYC
Love it! Food is great! Service is great! The place is a little too small but they were still able to accomodate a party of 15 on the 2nd floor which ...
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3/28/2007
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I LOVE WAFFLES
Amy Ruth's is definitely better than Sylvia's. If you are planning to go there, please be prepared to stand on a line outside until seating is availia...
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3/26/2007
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YUM!!
This place is deeeelicious! I came here with a friend and every single thing we shared (two entrees with a variety of sides) was so so good. We ate un...
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3/25/2007
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VA Native
I was interested in visiting Amy Ruth's after seeing the food special Isaac Hayes did on Harlem Restaurants, I still have a couple of them to visit, b...
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3/2/2007
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Worth the trip to evaluate for yourself
Finally made it to Amy Ruth's on a Sunday afternoon in January during my last trip to NYC. I have been wanting to go for the last several trips after ...
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2/27/2007
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amazing fried chicken
This place is great, I don't understand some of the negative reviews here, or the somewhat low (in my opinion) Citysearch rating. This is one of the b...
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2/24/2007
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Pricey, but decent
The food at Amy Ruth's is generally decent, but it's also pricey. If I remember correctly, the waffles are about $16. But hell, all of NY is pretty ex...
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2/23/2007
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Definitely worth it!
My husband and I dined at Amy Ruth's this past Sunday and we were both pleased with the food. Everything we ordered was excellent and they definitely ...
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2/3/2007
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Amy Ruth was a disappointment
I wanted to dine at Amy Ruth's for the last 5 years and finally had the opportunity yesterday. I am African American, both my parents are from South C...
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1/29/2007
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Dee-lish-us!!
I am a huge fan of anything honey-glazed and since Amy Ruth's has their own honeycombs on the premises, what better place for snarfing on top quality ...
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1/26/2007
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Good food
Mac and chesse and Yams were really good here along with the honey dipped fried chicken. the tea was really good too, would go back....
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1/9/2007
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We had to stop & breathe.....
I don't know where to begin. What began as our 2nd day of touring Harlem, we dropped off our recently purchased African art pieces to ship at the UPS ...
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1/5/2007
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Great value, great service.
We tried Amy Ruth's today with my 7 and 4 year old sons and had a great lunch. My 7 year old loved the waffle and fried chicken and my 4 year old love...
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12/30/2006
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Worth the trip uptown
It was worth the trip up town. My friends and I were really pleased with the food. Smothered pork chops; ribs, fried chicken and of course mac and che...
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12/23/2006
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Really Good
I had the fried honey glazed chicken mac and cheese and collard greens. The food was really good. If you want a "cool/trendy" atmosphere with so/so fo...
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12/18/2006
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True Soul Food
My daughter and I were going to the theater and someone suggested Amy Ruth's while we were in New York. We were lost trying to find resturant but when...
From
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12/13/2006
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Great!
A great family restaurant. I mostly enjoy the waitresses because they are friendly....
From
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12/9/2006
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Close to home
The first time I heard of Amy Ruth's and tasted their food, I thought it came out of my own kitchen. When I went to the restaurant on 12/3/06, I knew ...
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12/6/2006
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Absolute Best
I grew up in Georgia and lived in Texas, so I know something about Southern Food. In addition, I've eaten eveywhere that you can think of - Pink Tea C...
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11/6/2006
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Worth the wait
We were here on a Saturday night and there were at least 30 people lined up outside, but it was definitely worth the wait. We loved the smothered and ...
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10/31/2006
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Yum!
Possibly the best food I've ever eaten. Perfect fried chicken glazed with honey, candied yams and perfect macaroni and cheese. I can't reccomend it hi...
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10/24/2006
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Best Soul Food in Harlem
I am a local Harlemite and I've been to all the soul food restaurants in Harlem and Amy Ruth's by far is the best. I saw some reviews on here about ho...
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10/11/2006
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Store bought food
I was recently in New york last weekend and my sister and I decided to eat at Amy Ruth's. I grew up in Harlem and I am now living in the south.I am fr...
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10/3/2006
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Unbelievable!
I always ate turkey wings as a child. Then when I came to Amy Ruth's and saw smothered turkey wings on the menu, I was so excited. They are definitely...
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9/29/2006
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We tried it once, and don't have to go back
Fried chicken was fresh, however, very "rubbery." Ribs were tender, but were tainted by the taste of store-purchased (hickory) bar-be-que sauce; they ...
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9/22/2006
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Amy Ruth's - A Must!
You haven't eaten soul food until you've eaten at Amy Ruth's. The smothered turkey wings are to die for. The mac & cheese is the best (lots of cheese)...
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9/19/2006
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The Waffles
I was brought to Amy Ruth's just the other day by a close friend. My first impression was that though it is very clean and well lit it is also a bit c...
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9/14/2006
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Now That's what's up!
Summer vacationing to see The Color Purple, we ate at Amy's. I live about as far south as you can get (Houston). I'm 6'4.5 and 310, so I am no strange...
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9/5/2006
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Excellent
I went Amy Ruth's for my 40th birthday last week while shopping in New York. I heard all the goodness from the Steve Harvey morning show. We drove fro...
From
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8/31/2006
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Yummy
I am a pastry chef and have scoured this city for traditional red velvet cake, not yellow cake died red and Amy Ruth's hits is straight on. I agree, i...
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8/25/2006
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Pleasant Surprise!
I must say this restaurant was a pleasant surprise! I recently vacationed in NYC with my mother and aunt and also spent a day in Harlem (wonderful tre...
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8/11/2006
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Soul what??
Not soul food at all (because there is none in New York anymore, try Chicago). But the food is good. Not a great choice of sides, but meats and sauce ...
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8/10/2006
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Excellent Waffles
I went to Amy Smiths last friday 7/28/06 and it was a very good friday. I had The Percy Sutton and my friend had the Pork Chops w/potato salad and col...
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8/1/2006
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No Place Like Amy Ruth's
I love the food at Amy Ruth's. Whenever we would have friends visiting us in New Jersey, we would take them there. The food and service was fabulous. ...
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7/20/2006
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Breakfast Not Bad
My friend and I came for brunch and we ordered the corned beef hash and virginia ham with eggs, grits/homefries and biscuits. The sweet tea was good b...
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7/15/2006
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I've had better
I've been to Amy Ruth's several times, with friends and I have tried to give it numerous chances. First thing, do not order the croquettes. the fish i...
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7/12/2006
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Is Fantastic Food
If you really want quality soul food bypass the tourist trap Sylvia's and walk yourself right down to Amy Ruth's. Trust me you'll feel better that you...
From
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6/22/2006
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The BEST (paid for) Soul Food I've had!
I grew up on soul food and this restaurant tops the charts! I had the bbq spare ribs dinner with yams and collard greens. Each table comes with fresh ...
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6/19/2006
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Heavenly - The best birthday gift ever
My stomach thanks you all i wanted to kiss the cook but i felt shy... Your mac & cheese is heavenly i tried to figure out what was used but it was too...
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6/19/2006
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Finger Lickin' Good
The food was delicious and you get your money's worth. The only problem I had was having to wait in line outside and the seating inside was so tight. ...
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5/16/2006
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Red velvet supreme
Amy Ruth's has the best red velvet cake in the city. By the time you're done with your meal, you are too full to eat dessert - but you must take it to...
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4/19/2006
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It's All About the Waffles
What's good: the best waffles in the city; sausage patties; biscuits, collard greens. What's bad: the long line on the weekends (lines start early); s...
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3/28/2006
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good food, service, & price
it was well worth the subway ride uptown. the food was good and prompt. the lemonade was sweet and lemony. the service was prompt and helpful. the res...
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1/19/2006
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Good food.. always!!
I live a short distance from Amy Ruth's and I everytime someone comes to visit me I take them here. The food is good and they are open 24 hours on the...
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1/12/2006
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Soul has nothing to do with this food.
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 ...
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1/11/2006
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Honey Dipped Chicken----great!
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! ...
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11/23/2005
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Good Soul
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 tha...
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11/20/2005
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Bring Your Appetite
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'...
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10/3/2005
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Love Amy Ruth's!
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...
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9/4/2005
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Only if you want to be treated rudely
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 t...
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8/31/2005
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Sweet little Harlem Restaurant
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...
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7/29/2005
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FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE.....
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 plac...
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7/4/2005
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great food and fast service!!!
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 ha...
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6/1/2005
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Not recommended
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 order...
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5/29/2005
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A Taste of Heaven!!
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 ...
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4/3/2005
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Better than Sylvia's
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 m...
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12/4/2004
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I got it, and it was good!
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 ...
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5/10/2004
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I don't get it
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 ...
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1/31/2004
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Another Harlem Gem
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. Unfor...
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11/1/2003
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Mac and cheese
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 m...
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8/22/2003
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Best Soulfood I've had next to Mom
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. I...
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7/30/2003
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You Gotta Go!!
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-c...
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5/3/2003
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Luv it!
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 ...
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3/10/2003
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Decent LITTLE Place
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 t...
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3/7/2003
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Don't bother with Lamy Ruth's
It was 2:30pm on a blistery coooollld Sunday afternoon. We rode the subway from midtown to this hole. To my amazement a line of six or so people along...
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1/21/2003
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BEST SOUL FOOD RESTURANT
I WENT TO AMY RUTHS AND WAS PLEASTLY SURPIRSED THE FOOD TASTED LIKE IT WAS STRAIGHT OUT OF MY GRANDMOTHERS KITCHEN. THE MAC AND CHEESE HAD REAL CHEESE...
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1/18/2003
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THE BEST SOUL FOOD!
Seriously, it was the best ever honey fried chicken I have ever had. It was soooooooo good. The sides I had, mac and cheese and candied yams were EXCE...
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8/23/2002
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I would go back ...
My friend and I went to Amy Ruth's on a Saturday night at 8:00pm. The restaurant is laid out a little tight, with tables close enough to hear your fel...
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8/21/2002
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Comedy and Soul Food on Thursdays
The service and food are great! And as an added bonus on the second level of the restaurant there is a live comedy show on Thursday nights at 8pm host...
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6/5/2002
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