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Root & Bone

(Now Closed)

Southern Food Restaurant, Fried Chicken Joint, and American Restaurant$$$$

Alphabet City, New York

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Root & Bone

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Zayed KhanNovember 9, 2014
The mac & cheese is perfectly indulgently gooey, and yet, al dente. The fries are as good as I've ever had. I just wish the waffles had slightly more crisp to their exterior.
GavinJuly 13, 2015
Great 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.
Samantha JoApril 7, 2017
Best brunch in the east village. Def get the Bonuts. Not good for big groups and gets crowded. Arrive early and hungry.
Julia MesmeriJuly 16, 2015
Quite possibly the best fried chicken I've had - full of juicy flavour right through the white meat. And those biscuits!
Michael AxelbaumNovember 23, 2013
The 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.
Raphael LangenscheidtJuly 31, 2015
This place is good not great - but definitely worth a visit if you've never been. Do the chicken waffle sandwich and the deviled eggs for sure. Skip the shrimp and grits.
Lady SmileSeptember 6, 2016
The food is delicious. Been here on 3 occasions and have never been disappointed with the food. The jury is still out on the service. I've only had great service on a weekday. 😕
Tiffany LangstonDecember 27, 2014
Upscale take on southern food. They mostly do walk-ins, so getting there early is key to avoiding long waits. Known for their fried chicken
s vApril 13, 2017
Everything was amazing. Biscuits melt in your mouth. Ribs have a good kick, and the pot pie is huge. Share everything so you don't miss out!
Ashley RoseMarch 1, 2015
Bob White meets Northern Spy. Food is good but I'd have to say the waffles were the highlight. I'll be returning to my old favorite BW for my friend chicken fix from now on.
Jon SteinbackJanuary 20, 2015
oh man. the fried chicken. the waffles. the mac and cheese. just get a veggie side so you can claim it was a little healthy.
Acire PolightMarch 25, 2016
The shrimp and grits are amazing. Also try the Mac and cheese. Can't go wrong with cheese grits. Highly recommended.
Susan S.April 12, 2015
Fried chicken with sweet tea in the batter!! So delicious. And the banana pudding and sticky toffee desserts were phenomenal!
Kyle OtaAugust 24, 2017
Their gluten free fried chicken and biscuits are unbelievable. Best I've ever had, hands down. Not exaggerating.
PureWowAugust 4, 2016
What’s the secret to Root & Bone’s mouthwatering chicken-and-waffle sandwich? Shh, the meat is brined in sweet tea with cayenne and paprika. Read more
Connie ChiuFebruary 18, 2017
Fried chicken and cheddar buckwheat waffles so good. Skip the pork belly bacon. The shrimp and grits were also surprisingly delicious!
Chet ManciniMarch 29, 2015
Flawless fried chicken. Insanely good Mac and Cheese. Sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Worth the wait.
Giovanni D'PalmaMarch 15, 2015
Might be the best fried chicken in the East Village. Try the mini waffles and half a bucket. Also, they make a Bloody Mary with your choice of liquor.
Matt SilvermanFebruary 6, 2016
Biscuits are small yet insanely tasty. They come two per order. Don't forget to get a good dip in the chicken jus.
Christopher LebronJune 2, 2017
Amazing waffles (light, fluffy, perfect consistency). Ridiculously juicy fried chicken. Get a bucket of rosé while you're at it...
Lauren MaddahiNovember 23, 2014
Mac n Cheese is to die for. Cute staff. Very attentive very friendly. I could skip the chicken waffle sandwich though.
Justine GAugust 8, 2015
Amazing! Get the chicken & waffle + grandma's angel biscuits + strawberry shortcake (pictured). Do NOT get the deviled eggs.
Sabrina MajeedAugust 9, 2015
Grandma's biscuits are heavenly and two per order. Peach salad was okay. Chilled watermelon was good but could be spicier. Fried chicken is bomb. 🍗
Roy ChinJuly 20, 2014
The wait for dinner gets pretty ridiculous (2 hrs for 2 people on a Saturday), but they had the best shrimp n' grits I've ever had. Too bad they don't take reservations as the space is tiny.
PureWowAugust 3, 2016
Macaroni & Cheese: Massive macaroni noodles are topped with white & yellow cheddar and topped with crumbled biscuits. Read more
Caroline WuNovember 3, 2017
Possibly best fried chicken in NYC? Very juicy and tender for frying an entire chicken. Great cocktails and ambience as well.
Maya ShanmugamNovember 28, 2015
Probably the most food in a prix fixe (brunch) I've ever had. I'm in love with their fried chicken and decorated deviled eggs!
Monday LisaMay 29, 2018
Had fried chicken and Mac&cheese here 3-4 years ago and it was fantastic. I revisited this weekend and was disappointed by the same dishes. Go to Blue Ribbon for your fried 🍗 hankerings instead
Mo KrolMarch 24, 2015
So much flavor in everything! Delicious. Get the chicken and waffle sandwich and the devil eggs
Ha DiemDecember 11, 2014
The fried chicken and mac and cheese was delicious. Ask for some tabasco honey with your chicken, best combination ever. Definitely worth the wait.
Kayleigh HarringtonNovember 3, 2014
Spoon bread and fried chicken were delicious. A good spot for sharing a few dishes with friends.
Anna OhareSeptember 24, 2014
The mac and cheese!!! The biscuits. The bucket of bird. You will be so tummy happy. They serve family style so go with a group!
Leanne ZJanuary 7, 2016
Everything. Literally. Such a great brunch spot around the corner from so many places with long wait times. This is the go to !
Alex RichardsJuly 30, 2015
The best food you you will ever experience, ever! Fried Chicken on a waffle, Mac & Cheese.. you can even share. GO HERE!
Tom DiMaggioMay 29, 2017
Wow, that's some good fried chicken! It's worth trying other food, but you will need to do so in multiple trips, because you will fill up fast.
Yera HaSeptember 25, 2014
Everything and anything you could get here is grand.
Kim VuAugust 2, 2014
If you can, get seats at the bench in front of the kitchen to see, smell and chat to the very friendly chefs about all the delectables coming out of the kitchen.
Leisha MagsisiJuly 27, 2015
Delicious chicken and waffles. Biscuits are a must. Mac and cheese was delicious. It's good southern comfort food!
Sofia FigueroaJuly 20, 2014
Amazing food, friendly service and the counter area is lovely. Generous portions: I suggest sharing a half bucket of chicken, a salad, and ma&cheese.
Jim TaylorApril 9, 2015
Top quality Southern cuisine is on offer at Root & Bone. They boast a huge menu which caters for groups of all shapes and sizes. Read more
Lisa O'BrienMarch 18, 2019
Tons of food and some of the vest cocktails we’ve ever had. Warm and cosy.
Kirsten PeisselOctober 14, 2015
The root vegetables are as delicious as they are beautiful. A great accompaniment to the fried chicken and biscuits.
DMarch 2, 2016
Chicken & waffle, shrimp grits and bacon side dish! Everything was yum!!
AlanaAugust 28, 2015
Charming place that's bigger than it appears. Chicken and waffles were very filling and very good. So so Mac and cheese. Spiked Sweet tea didn't seem to be very spiked.
citizenMDecember 9, 2015
There's usually a crowd but the homemade honey-Tabasco sauce alone is worth the wait. Read more
Matt SilvermanFebruary 6, 2016
Mac and cheese has a crust made out of biscuit crumbs. It is creamy and delicious.
The Tastes that Make the CityJanuary 28, 2015
The fried chicken and waffle sandwich is the best sandwich in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more
Jeff WJanuary 30, 2016
Fried chicken was just right, I don't want to complain about the lack of breading, because I'm sure it was just that 'batch' the meat was fantastic!
Janice ChowSeptember 13, 2017
Amazing southern American flavours. Definitely order the shrimp & grits!
Sara 🌈⚔🍾February 15, 2017
The chicken and waffles are SO good. The mac 'n' cheese and key lime pie are also killer.

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