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Monday 12pm - 12am Tuesday 12pm - 12am Wednesday 12pm - 12am Thursday 12pm - 12am Friday 12pm - 12am Saturday 12pm - 12am Sunday 12pm - 12am

Melba's Restaurant

Name: Melba's Restaurant
Address: 300 W. 114th Street, New York, NY, 10026, US
Telephone: (212) 864-7777
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

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Melba's Restaurant

Melba's Restaurant is a black-owned southern restaurant located in the Harlem borough of New York, NY.
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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 her. Melba's Restaurant offers their Harlem soul food for catering in NYC so you can share the best soul f

ood in NYC with your friends and loved ones. Enjoy the best soul food and southern hospitality in NYC at Melba's Restaurant.

07/17/2026

A little Harlem joy for your Friday. 🧡

Throwing it back to bringing the energy at Open Streets. Some moments never stop making you smile.

We’re missing that energy this year and hoping to see our streets filled with music, movement, and neighbors again soon.

📽️

07/12/2026

I smiled from beginning to end. 😄

Sometimes the best messages show up in the most unexpected places.

Thanks for the smile, . Wishing everyone a beautiful Sunday. 🧡

07/09/2026

A table full of comfort is always a good idea. 🧡

Bring your people, pull up to Melba’s, and enjoy yourself.

07/08/2026

Congratulations to my friend David Rockwell on being named to ’s US400, recognizing the creatives shaping America in 2026.

I’ve had the privilege of partnering with David and the incredible as they design our newest location in Newark.

Watching this space come to life has been such an exciting journey, and I can’t wait to welcome you through the doors later this year.

Congratulations, David, on this well-deserved honor.

07/07/2026

Mac & cheese at Melba’s Grand Central? Now that’s comfort food on the go. 🧡

Thank you for including us in your favorite NYC mac & cheese spots.

Whether you’re catching a train, grabbing lunch, or just need a little comfort between stops, we’ve got you covered at Grand Central Terminal.

Come get a taste of Melba’s.

07/06/2026

Happy Birthday, ! 🧡

Always a joy having you and at . Wishing you a year full of love, laughter, blessings, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.

07/04/2026

Today, we celebrate freedom.
But freedom isn’t just fireworks.

Freedom is being able to provide for your family.
Freedom is feeling safe in your community.
Freedom is dignity.

Our ancestors knew that freedom wasn’t something you waited for; it was something you fought for. Harriet Tubman kept going because she believed tomorrow could be better than today.

That same spirit lives in us.

As more than 300,000 Black women have lost their jobs, as Haitian families confront the uncertainty of possible deportation and separation, and as so many communities continue fighting simply to be seen, heard, and valued, this is not the time to lose hope.

Now is the time to come together.

So today, celebrate. Reflect. Reach for one another. Support one another. Organize. Build. Love fiercely.

Because no matter what history places before us, we rise by lifting one another.

“Still I Rise.”
— Maya Angelou

07/03/2026

Happy Birthday to the incomparable Audra McDonald. ❤️

Last year, I had the joy of seeing Gypsy on Broadway with@chadwickboyd, and watching you command that stage was unforgettable. That standing ovation said it all.

Wishing you a year filled with even more well-deserved applause, continued brilliance, and every blessing. Happy Birthday! 🎭✨

07/02/2026

People ask me all the time what makes Melba’s special.

Sure, it’s the chicken and waffles. The oxtails. The mac & cheese.

But what I’m most proud of is that people leave feeling like they were welcomed into my home.

Thank you for the love, . It was so good seeing you. Come back soon… although I have a feeling those oxtails won’t let you stay away. ❤️

07/01/2026

Backyard cookouts. Family dinners. Neighborhood get-togethers. The best summer memories are made around the table.

This season, bring a little Harlem comfort home with Melba’s At Home—made for sharing, celebrating, and feeding the people you love.

From signature sides and family-style favorites to desserts worth saving room for, we’ve got the comfort covered.

Visit the link in our bio to explore the Melba’s At Home menu for your next gathering.

06/30/2026

Visiting New York for the FIFA World Cup? We’ve got a seat waiting for you. ❤️

Honored to be featured by as one of the Black-owned restaurants to experience while you’re in the city.

Whether you’re headed to the match or exploring Harlem, come hungry. We’ll take care of the rest.

📍300 W. 114th Street, Harlem

06/29/2026

Tomorrow night, the mic is open and the room is yours. 🎤

Join us at Melba’s for Open Mic Night hosted by MNRK Music Group Recording Artist .

1st set: 6:30 PM
2nd set: 8:15 PM
📍 300 W 114th St

Pull up for the food, the music, and the kind of talent you’ll wish you saw live.

06/28/2026

"Yes, Chef"

06/27/2026

Still reveling in the beautiful energy from ’s Reclamation Day event!

It was a joy to have be part of a gathering rooted in community, creativity, healing, and connection.

From the conversations to the plates shared, the day was a reminder of what happens when people come together with open hearts and purpose.

Thank you for having us. 🫶🏾

Address

300 W. 114th Street
New York, NY
10026

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 12am
Tuesday	12pm - 12am
Wednesday	12pm - 12am
Thursday	12pm - 12am
Friday	12pm - 12am
Saturday	12pm - 12am
Sunday	12pm - 12am

Telephone

(212) 864-7777

Website

https://www.melbasrestaurant.com/

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