Southern restaurant (US) · Harlem
Southern Comfort Food in Harlem
Relaxed by day and lively in the evening, this Harlem restaurant serves Southern classics in a homey retro setting.
Relaxed by day and lively in the evening, this Harlem restaurant serves Southern classics in a homey retro setting.
Enjoy familiar favorites including fried chicken, catfish, chicken and waffles, mac and cheese, greens, yams, and deviled eggs.
Settle into a relaxed, homey atmosphere by day with music, art decor, and a busier evening feel.
Reviews describe kind, patient, attentive staff who help create a positive and welcoming visit.
Located at 300 W 114th St in Harlem, Melba's Restaurant serves Southern classics, American dishes, and soul food in a retro setting. The atmosphere feels relaxed and homey during the day, then becomes more bustling in the evening.
Guests mention juicy fried chicken, perfectly cooked catfish, flavorful fish, chicken and waffles, tasty mac and cheese, and greens with a spicy kick. The welcoming staff, music, and art decor add to the experience.
Juicy, savory fried chicken with a crisp, satisfying finish.
Fish dishes prepared with care, including catfish that guests describe as perfectly cooked.
A Southern favorite, with guests specifically enjoying the chicken and waffles.
Comforting sides such as mac and cheese, spicy greens, sweet yams, and carrots.
Waffles and other daytime favorites served in a relaxed Harlem setting.
“We stopped at Melba’s for lunch and really enjoyed it. We got there early, so thankfully there was no wait. The fish and fried chicken were both really good and not greasy at all.”
“Melba’s was recommended to us by someone at our hotel, and it was absolutely worth the 15-minute walk to get there. We ordered a nice variety of dishes for the table, and everything was fantastic across the board.”
“I stopped to get some takeout after class. This was my first time trying the restaurant. The servers were more than kind and very patient with me when I was reading the menu. The chicken is very juicy and savory.”
Melba's Restaurant · Harlem
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