Melba’s Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Melba's Restaurant, a shining gem in the heart of Harlem, where Southern comfort food comes alive. Renowned for its warm ambiance and rich flavors, Melba's offers a menu steeped in soul food traditions, featuring everything from the scrumptious Southern Fried Chicken & Eggnog Waffles to the delectable BBQ Braised Beef Short Rib. Vegetarians and vegans can enjoy delightful options, including a Mushroom, Sweet Potato & Spinach Pot Pie, ensuring everyone finds something to savor.
Signature dishes such as Catfish Strips and Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes are beloved, as noted by many satisfied diners. The vibrant atmosphere is complemented by attentive service that makes every visit special. Whether you're dining in or taking out, Melba's commitment to quality and community shines through, making it an essential stop for any food lover in NYC.
Comfortizers
Hamburger Sliders
Cheddar Cheese, Melba's Burger Sauce
Roasted Beet & Arugula Salad
Goat Cheese Bonbons, Pumpkin Seeds
Melba's Signature Dry Rub Wings
Blue Cheese
Chicken Tenders
Tender strips of white meat fried and tossed in Hot Honey.
Country Catfish Strips
Catfish strips seasoned with our own spice blend then fried to perfection. Served with homemade chipotle dipping sauce.
Crispy Fried Calamari
Hand cut calamari seasoned with our spice blend then lightly fried. Served with homemade marinara sauce.
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes (2 pcs)
Served with green house salad and Tartar Sauce
Melba's Spring Rolls
Pease $ Rice, Cheddar Cheese, Collard Greens w/a side of Melba's Chili Sauce.
Cornmeal Dusted Deviled Eggs
Stuffed with Pimento Cheese
Southern Caesar Salad
Romaine, Cornbread Croutons, Caesar Dressing
Melba's Hand Cut Sweet Potato Wedges
Tossed in Melba's Maple Syrup
Charleston Fried Shrimp
Chipotle Dipping Sauce
Signature Southern Fried Chicken & Eggnog Waffles
Served with strawberry butter and maple syrup.
BBQ Braised Beef Short Rib
Beef short rib braised in our house BBQ sauce.
Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass
Southern Fried Chicken
Smothered Chicken
Fried Catfish & Eggnog Waffles
Jumbo Crab Cakes
2 pieces.
Country Catfish
Sauteed or Fried.
Honey Glazed Atlantic Salmon
Cooked in lemon garlic butter sauce.
Vegan Mushroom, Sweet Potato & Spinach Pot Pie
Served with Mushroom Gravy
Jamaican Oxtails
BBQ Turkey Meatloaf
Entrees
Hand Helds
Crispy Catfish Sandwich
Slaw, Chipotle Mayo
Signature Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich
Harissa Hot Honey, Cucumber
Melba's "DGB" Darn Good Burger
Plant based burger, Baby Arugula, Tomato.
1 Wing
Tres Mac & Cheese
Low Country Collard Greens
Down Home Peas & Rice
Sauteed Spinach
Momma's Potato Salad
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
A$AP Yams
Eggnog Waffle
Side Catfish
Side Salmon
Side of Wings (3)
Sides
Dessert
Grandma's Sweet Potato Pie
Red Velvet Cake
Carrot Cake
Yellow Cake, Chocolate Frosting
Coconut Pineapple Layer Cake
Pepsi - Fountain
The bold, refreshing, robust cola
Diet Pepsi - Fountain
A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories
Schweppes Ginger Ale - Fountain
A refreshing carbonated beverage with bold, ginger flavor and lively bubbles
Dole Pineapple Juice - Fountain
The whole fruit taste you love from a name you trust. Dole Juices.
Tropicana Orange Juice - Fountain
A juice drink with the delicious orange taste you love and the vitamin C nutrition you need.