Root & Bone
(Now Closed)Southern Food Restaurant, Fried Chicken Joint, and American Restaurant$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Eater recommend this place
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Jeremy JacobowitzNovember 27, 2014One of the best brunches I have ever had! Waffle Benedict was insane!! Love that they do brunch weds-sun. Came during a weekday and it was peaceful and quiet! Have to come back to try so much more!
Jake RubensteinJanuary 24, 2018you can’t go wrong with the perfectly crispy and juicy fried chicken but don’t forget about the sides! the mac and cheese and collared greens won’t disappoint.
CassidyAugust 19, 2014fried chicken and waffles are as insane as everyone says they are. sadly, the shrimp and grits not so much. make sure to get the biscuits and some roots on the side to stay true to the resto's name!
Bin YangJuly 23, 2016For a party of 2, the half chicken + waffles + the deviled eggs should do you in. For 4, double everything except the waffles and get another app! Save room for dessert!
RCDecember 7, 2015A strong YES to the fried chicken, corn spoon bread, and Mac and cheese. This place is great, and DO get a reservation. The wait times are crazy no matter what they say because people linger.
Rebecca MazzaMay 20, 2017My favorite fried chicken place in the city - beating Sweet Chick. The chicken biscuits is not a "small plate." Try to save room for the donuts after brunch. Everything is outstanding!
Chris PolloneFebruary 19, 2016Loved it. Deviled eggs, fried chicken w/waffles, fried green tomato sandwiches & short rib meat loaf all great. The chicken and green tomatoes were the stars. Excellent southern food.
GlennNovember 14, 2015Fried chicken is the best you'll find in NYC. The shrimp and grits and the mac and cheese are also fantastic. Ask to sit at the chefs counter and chat with the chefs!
The Wall Street JournalMarch 5, 2015Stop in for the weekday brunch, when half portions are available for certain items, including an off-menu mini fried chicken order: two pieces of meat (dark or white) with a biscuit. Read more
wilfredo penaAugust 16, 2014Two pieces of dark meat chicken is fried to perfection. The scent of dill and lemon is lifted thanks to the warm chicken. Nice biscuit thats a bit moist and not too greesy. Cornbread not included.
Caroline DengJune 27, 2016Waffle eggs Benedict was delicious, and the southern style decor was extremely cute and charming. Make sure to reserve because wait times will be around 30 mins during brunch hours.
Michelle WilesJune 4, 2017Those cheesy waffles are sweet and savory and moist and crunchy and exactly what late night dreams are made of
Lori LuoOctober 17, 2014The excellent sides, such as the biscuits, mac and cheese, and root vegetables seem to outshine their signature sweet tea-brined fried chicken. Come early to avoid a wait.
Ranu RajkarnikarDecember 30, 2014Brunch was really solid! Short rib meatloaf was delicious. Ask for your Bloody Mary extra spicy (they do them with bourbon too). Slightly pricey but tasty!
TomJanuary 20, 2017Come for weekday lunch, there's little to no wait. The chicken is oozing with flavor. Get the cheddar waffles with your chicken. The biscuits were much better this go.
Christian DickmannFebruary 7, 2017The angel biscuits are to die for. Period. Top 5 all time NY favorite. But the chicken and esp waffles are much better at sweet chick. Butternut squash and mac&cheese were solid but not outstanding.
Adrian PhillipsFebruary 4, 2016The bass & risotto is delicious. The meatloaf however with braised short rib is something else entirely. A small selection of craft beer on tap alongside a huge whiskey collection make this a top spot
ᴡ ElliotNovember 12, 2015The roots and ricotta is one of the most unique sandwiches I've had - and I'll definitely be back for seconds.
Emily KaneSeptember 26, 2015Making a reservation on OpenTable ahead of time is never a bad idea. When you do get here, I suggest splitting an order of everything as long as mac and cheese is involved.
- Nate BeattyApril 16, 2016I came here thinking I was in for over-battered deep fry and was pleasantly surprised by the delicately prepared, exquisite, delicious meal. Try the deviled eggs to start - not your typical fare.
Best fried chicken I've had in a really long time. I ordered half a chicken and almost ate the whole thing myself! And yes you must get the biscuits too!
Michelle RobertsFebruary 27, 2015I'm not a huge chicken eater but this fried chicken was divine! So juicy but yet crunchy on the outside. The waffles with a light layer of cheddar cheese was fantastic. Highly recommend this place!
Max BpmJanuary 9, 2016This is one of the best places for fried chicken. Everything was fresh and delicious! The chocolate hazelnut bar for dessert is a must have!
Bitches Who BrunchOctober 15, 2015The Bitches say: A. The perfect neighborhood spot for some comfort food and Southern hospitality. Don’t miss the biscuits and fried chicken, there’s even a take-out window! Read more
Peter StrongSeptember 6, 2015The cheese grits were great. Buckwheat waffles tasty too. Everyone was happy with the food. The server was overworked doing every table himself which lead to him being a little grumpy but a great spot
Caitlyn FowlesMay 14, 2015I've been trying to get in here for months and it was worth the wait. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend the chicken biscuits, but they're small so get some sides. Also don't skip dessert!
Jason BrewNovember 3, 2015The deviled eggs were some of the best I've had and the fried chicken lived up to the billing. Also don't be afraid to sit at the chef's bar on a busy night for a great experience!
Ruby AnayaFebruary 14, 2015Get a glass of sweet tea and the fried chicken waffle sandwich. Also on certain weekdays you can order half the benedict if you're not as hungry.
- Easily one of the best non "fine dining" places that I've eaten in manhattan. Fried chicken might have just beaten red rooster. Get the biscuits with everything - make it two orders.
Rachel PortFebruary 1, 2015Chose the right place to try chicken and waffles for the first time!! Amazingly delicious chicken and the maple syrup is so tasty. Even on the Mac & cheese, which is also stupendous.
SparkieAugust 29, 2014The menu includes shrimp and grits, a waffle benedict, and chicken and waffles in sandwich form (made with what Ryan Sutton calls some of the best new fried chicken in the city).
DANGER TAMSeptember 23, 2014If you need something to balance out the whole bucket of fried chicken, the summer salad is wonderfully seasoned and light. Cocktails are also needed to round out your perfect meal.
Samantha JoApril 7, 2017Best brunch in the east village. Def get the Bonuts. Not good for big groups and gets crowded. Arrive early and hungry.
SiobhánNovember 19, 2017Split the fried chickens with a friend and it was hard to finish! Also shared the poached pears which were incredible and the mac and cheese which was just the thing.
RcLAJanuary 1, 2017The bucket of chicken and brussel sprouts are a must, dinner was fantastic! The atmosphere was perfect for date night.
Michael AxelbaumNovember 23, 2013The Root and Bone pop-up was a great sneak peak of things to come from these Top Chef alum. The little bites were amazing and the lamb meatloaf was so different it was great.
Katherine ChiuJune 3, 2015No wait for late brunch usually. Rustic decor. Get the deviled eggs, biscuits and half/whole fried chicken. Sriracha honey and whiskey maple syrup packs a flavor punch. Drink was strong
One of my favorite places for fried chicken. I'm not a dessert person, but I have a weakness for their sticky toffee pudding, the stout ice cream cuts the its sweetness perfectly.
Kelsey HuseApril 2, 2018Amazing fried chicken. Delicious biscuits, taste just like my mom’s and I’m southern so that’s a big deal. Must get Mac n cheese
Christopher DovinoMay 6, 2016The fried chicken was amazing! So moist m, yet crispy. The waffles were delicious, as well. Would eat them again and again!!
M TOctober 11, 2014They're a bit heavy on the salt and service is a little questionable. The food is AMAZING- fried chicken the juiciest ever, cornbread and jam delicious, macncheese very cheesy, biscuits are good.
- 陳雄暉 弟兄January 2, 2016I woke up late and didn't feel like eating anything. This is where you want to go when you feel this way. Perfect portions and kind staff are appetizing. ☕🍗
Taiowa WanerMarch 2, 2018Get the deviled eggs and some fried chicken and you will be happy. The cocktails are a perfect compliment to the chicken and will help wash it down.
GavinJuly 13, 2015Great place for a sit down with a whole fried chicken and their honey hot sauce. Mac and Cheese isn't heavy at all and the tater tops w/ sauce is on point.
Bart MassiAugust 26, 2019I got the Fried Chicken & Three. The chicken is on point; they either use pickle juice to brine or in the breading (I think the latter), and it comes through in every bite.
Daniel McDonoughFebruary 14, 2015The fried chicken is excellent. The half bucket is 4 pieces and perfect for 2 people to share. Start with the Angel's biscuits. Beers come in a fun glass.
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- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
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- 11:30 AM–12:30 AM
- Sat
- 10:30 AM–12:30 AM
- Sun
- 10:30 AM–11:00 PM
(646) 682-7076
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