Harlem
Get directions | 300 W 114th St, New York, NY 10026
Hours | Sunday 10am-3pm | 5pm-10pm, Monday 5pm-11pm, Tuesday 5pm-11pm, Wednesday 5pm-11pm, Thursday 5pm-11pm, Friday 5pm-11pm, Saturday Closed
Walk outside and ask ten people if they like sunsets, golden retrievers, or any Pixar movie that isn’t Cars 2. One of these people will try to fight you, but the others will say something along the lines of, ‘Yes, of course.’ Round up all these people (along with any willing bystanders), bring them all to Melba’s in Harlem, and you’ll get a similarly universal stamp of approval. And the reason for that is simple. It has some of the best soul food in the city.
Take a look at the menu, and your eyes will immediately be drawn to the chicken and waffles. And there are a few reasons for this. It’s at the top, it’s labeled as a winner, and everyone knows that chicken and waffles is a delicious combination that an ancient hero stole from the gods and gifted unto humans. The version here is further proof of this fact, but we actually prefer the rich, tender short ribs that fall apart like they were made by H&M. The crispy, lightly battered catfish is another entree worth your time and money, and there are also a bunch of starters we enjoy, like the BBQ short rib sliders and spring rolls stuffed with collard greens, rice, and cheese.
(212) 864-7777
melbas@melbasrestaurant.com
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Comfortizers
Melba’s Spring Rolls
Rice, Black Eyed Peas, Collard Greens and Cheddar Cheese in a Spring Roll Wrapper
Charleston Jumbo Shrimp
Buffalo Wings
Fried Catfish Strips
With Chipotle Mayo
Auntie D’s Mini Burgers
Choice of Pepper Jack, Mozzarella or Cheddar Cheese
Pulled BBQ Short Rib Sliders
with Cheddar Cheese
Spinach & Cheese Empanadas
Fried Calamari
with Homemade Marinara Sauce
Lemon and Honey Chicken Tenders
Southern Crab Cakes
with Tarter Sauce
Healthy Comfort
Grilled Vegetable Napoleon
Grilled Portobello Mushroom, Winter & Summer Squash with Buffalo Mozzarella
Melba’s “DGB” Darn Good Burger
Plant-based Burger
Served Original, Skinny (lettuce wrap) or Naked
Marinated Chicken Cutlet
Classic Caesar Salad
Baby Spinach Salad
Fresh Baby Spinach, Julienned Red Onion and Cucumbers
Organic Mesclun Greens
Add to any Salad
Grilled Chicken
Grilled Salmon
Grilled Shrimp
Entrees
Southern Fried Chicken & Eggnog Waffles
With Strawberry Butter and Maple Syrup
WINNER on “THROWDOWN! with Bobby Flay”
Southern Fried Chicken Wings & Eggnog Waffles
Fried Catfish & Eggnog Waffles
Wine Braised Short Ribs or Beef**
Grilled Wild Atlantic Salmon **
BBQ Turkey Meatloaf**
Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass**
Southern Chicken**
Southern Fried, Smothered or Grilled Cutlet
Country Catfish**
Trés Macaroni & Cheese**
A Delicious Blend of Pepper Jack, Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese
Charleston Jumbo Shrimp**
Fish & Chips
Deluxe Hamburger
French Fries, Lettuce, Tomato
Choice of Pepper Jack, Mozzarella or Cheddar Cheese Additional $1.50
**meal includes 2 side orders
Side Orders
Trés Mac & Cheese
Low Country Collard Greens
Seasoned with Smoked Turkey
Down Home Peas & Rice
Sautéed Spinach
French Fries
Momma’s Potato Salad
Roasted Garlic Yukon Mashed Potatoes
Chili Onion Rings
A$AP Yams
In Honor of A$AP (Steve Rodriguez) Yams
Eggnog Waffle with Strawberry Butter*
*Cannot be a substitute for a side order.
