Melba's

"Divine chicken 'n' waffles" and other "Southern"-accented American comfort classics "done right" are the thing at this "warm" Harlem retreat; its "small" setting is "chill and homey" by day, "hopping and grooving" come evening (especially on Tuesdays when there's live music).

Posted on January 22, 2014. Brought to you by zagat.

Southern comfort food served in a spiffy Harlem setting.

In Short
With its black-and-white checkerboard seat covers, brick and painted wood walls, and plentiful windows, this soul food spot mixes homey elegance with sunshine-flooded...

Posted by by Justin Hartung at Citysearch on October 23, 2006. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Average Rating

100

Most delicious Mac and cheese in all of Harlem. Amazing serving sizes. Service was a bit slow and the music was rather loud for a Monday night. The food was great but the overall vibe could maybe...

Posted by Rosie P. on February 26, 2024. Brought to you by mapquest.

Average Rating

40

We had reservations for 7:30p. We tried to call to see if we can come earlier, but no one answered.

When we arrived, we were about twenty minutes early. The entrance is narrow with no waiting...

Posted by Lisa M. on February 25, 2024. Brought to you by mapquest.

Average Rating

60

For a Sunday, this place was packed. Ambiance was ok. The food was on the high side for it to be small portions. Don't come here if you're starving. But the food was decently seasoned for...

Posted by Darren T. on February 20, 2024. Brought to you by mapquest.

Average Rating

20

I used to loveeeeee Melba's, and I mean *used to* as in, just last summer...and, all for 1 dish- the salmon with double mac&cheese.

As a southern transplant, this was my go-to Harlem spot for my...

Posted by Eb F. on January 30, 2024. Brought to you by mapquest.

Average Rating

80

Loved the garlic mashed potatoes and boiled spinach at Melba's, but was disappointed to find that there was no cornbread on the menu! ASAP yams were syrupy and indulgent but too sweet for my...

Posted by Siddhartha G. on December 30, 2023. Brought to you by mapquest.

Melba's Restaurant is a black-owned southern restaurant located in the Harlem borough of New York, NY.

Posted on March 25, 2024. Brought to you by mapquest.

Melba's Restaurant is a black-owned southern restaurant located in the Harlem borough of New York, NY. Melba's menu serves up comfort food classics like fried chicken and waffles, catfish, and short ribs. Our southern restaurant was born out of the vision of our founder, Melba Wilson, who wanted to nurture and provide an exquisite yet comfortable dining experience to the community that raised...

Posted on November 14, 2021. Brought to you by yellowmoxie.

American Comfort Food Restaurant with Full Bar & Live Entertainment every Tuesday.
Full Service Caterer

Posted on March 28, 2019. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Since 2005, Melba's Restaurant has been providing Eating Places from New York.

Posted on November 09, 2017. Brought to you by dandb.

Melba's Restaurant can be found at W 114th St 300. The following is offered: Restaurants. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In New York there are 2307 other Restaurants. An overview can be found here.

Posted on April 14, 2015. Brought to you by opendius.