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Melba's, New York, NY
Award-winning

Melba's

4.6
4.6
1650 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
Enjoy Southern comfort food with a twist in a relaxing, casual setting at Melba's. Owner Melba Wilson opened its doors for locals and travelers alike to have a pleasant dining experience with great service. Fried catfish strips, barbecue short rib sliders and spring rolls filled with black-eyed peas and collard greens make delicious appetizers before feasting on the main course. Guests can choose from entrées like Melba's popular Southern fried chicken with eggnog waffles, which was a winner on Throwdown! with Bobby Flay, as well as pan-seared sea bass and the barbecue turkey meatloaf. This restaurant also serves hamburgers, lighter fare and sides such as candied yams.

Melba's offers catered business luncheons, receptions and more. Reservations are welcome, and takeout is available for guests.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Soul food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    For private events and catering, please contact our Special Events & Catering Director at: events@melbasrestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    For private events and catering, please contact our Special Events & Catering Director at: events@melbasrestaurant.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Harlem
  • Cross street
    Frederick Douglas Blvd. (8th Avenue)
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    B & C train at 116th Street (2 blocks away)2 train at 116th street (4 blocks away)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,650 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Melba's in Harlem offers an unforgettable dining experience with "delicious soul food," "friendly and welcoming" service, and a "warm, cozy environment." Highlights include the "chicken and waffles," "oxtails," and "egg nog waffles." Despite occasional service delays, the atmosphere and food consistently make it a "must-visit" destination in NYC.
1,650 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service and nice food. Please don’t push me to write more words

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  2. Tyrome

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good and the service was good. Portion were good

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  3. Tyra

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience and the food was delicious! Definitely will be returning my next time in New York

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  4. Juicyj

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was exceptional and food was delicious! I had the chicken and eggnog waffles. I also had Melba’s Cocktail.

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  5. tiffany VIP

    Philadelphia52 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Great service but food & drinks were extremely underwhelming. I was super disappointed having traveled from out of town & Melba being such an accomplished chef, this was not what I was expecting. Again great customer service & waitstaff but food is 1 star.

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  6. Ronald

    Cincinnati26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was awesome and the service was 1st class! I look forward to dining again in the future.

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    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Took my bonus daughter there for birthday and the service was amazing. We had a reservation and they were ready for us upon arrival. They came out and sung happy birthday to my bonus daughter and gave her dessert. Our waitress was super sweet and attentive to us. We are big on good food, friendly staff, and good service. We received all three. We will definitely stop in on our next visit to NY.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food at melba’s is always delicious! I’ve been here a few times and the service is always good too.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my daughter’s birthday and she loved everything so thank you for making it a great birthday for her.

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  10. Wesley VIP

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Melba’s. Truly a Harlem staple. I recommend 10 times over.

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FAQs

Melba's offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Melba's also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 864-7777.

Melba's is rated 4.6 stars by 1650 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Melba's

300 W 114th St, New York, NY 10026

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Frederick Douglas Blvd. (8th Avenue)
  • Neighborhood
    Harlem
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Soul food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    B & C train at 116th Street (2 blocks away)2 train at 116th street (4 blocks away)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For private events and catering, please contact our Special Events & Catering Director at: events@melbasrestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    For private events and catering, please contact our Special Events & Catering Director at: events@melbasrestaurant.com
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