Best places: Soul food restaurants in New York, United States

Airy counter-serve selling soul food staples like fried chicken, catfish, and BBQ ribs, plus sweet tea.

This soul food cafe serves classic Southern dishes such as collard greens & ribs.

Mock meat & faux fish takes on Asian & Southern fare plus vegan desserts served in small quarters.

Fried chicken & soul food sides, all made from sustainable ingredients, in a small, casual space.

Southern-accented American cooking & live music events in a brownstone. Owned by Ashford & Simpson.

Seafood dishes & soul food whipped up in a narrow, brick- & wood-lined space with a laid-back vibe.

Popular, stylish comfort food eatery with creative cooking from celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson.

All-day restaurant with a garden dispensing soul food with interesting seasonal & global touches.

Plant-based takes on Southern staples like shrimp & grits, fried chicken & burgers in a leafy space.

Caribbean classics like jerk chicken & tropical cocktails are on offer at this neighborhood spot.

👍 Edit: these pictures and review were for the previous restaurant at this location Owners should read this review, see the bottom. I really enjoyed the food at WeCook. We had the seafood boil Combo A with shrimp and 1 cluster of snow crab, sausage and garlic noodles, an order of clams, a mozza mix...

Harlem landmark serving generous helpings of Southern comfort food since 1962.

Chicken & waffles are among the classics served to locals & sightseers at this down-home restaurant.

Southern classics served in a retro setting that's relaxed & homey by day, bustling in the evening.

Hip counter-serve eatery featuring a menu of BBQ classics, plus pomme frites & beer.

Laid-back counter serving up ample plates of fresh seafood, fried fish & homestyle Southern fare.

Harlem soul-food standard for old-school skillet-fried chicken served all-you-can-eat or with sides.

BBQ specialist serving ribs and brisket with shared tables and cafeteria-style ordering.

Buffet & salad bar with Southern, Caribbean & Continental fare, trans-fat free & sold by the pound.

Modern counter-serve eatery offering a menu of BBQ classics, pommes frites, and beer.