Rack & Soul
Address:
2818 Broadway (109th St)
City:
New York, NY
Zip:
10025
Phone:
212-222-4800
Hours:
Monday – Thursday 11am – 10pm
Friday – Saturday 11am – 11pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm
Site:
Visit the restaurant site
Map:
Map
Cuisine:
Barbecue
2nd Cuisine:
Soul Food
Area:
West 90s & Up
Entree Price:
$15-20
Takeout:
Yes
Delivery:
Yes
Payment:
Amex Visa Mastercard
Review:
The brainchild of world champion BBQ pitmaster John Wheeler and legendary soul food chef Charles Gabriel, Rack & Soul has quickly entered into the hearts of Columbia University students and Morningside Heights residents. This Upper West Side chicken and ribs joint is located in an area where barbecue joints abound, but soul food lovers agree that Rack & Soul offers the best in southern cuisine in the area. Whether it's Texas-style brisket, baby back ribs, classic fried chicken or spicy Po' Boys, Rack & Soul offers a great variety of southern staples done to perfection.
Steer clear of salads and seafood mains to concentrate on what Rack & Soul does best: the barbecue, fried chicken and Po' Boys are the soul of the restaurant. Sides vary from excellent cornbread to standout black-eyed peas, with classic macaroni and cheese as another option. Entrées come with two free sides, so you can try a variety. Both take-out and delivery are available, though customers outside the Upper West Side must pay for the round-trip taxi trip.
The only downside to this Upper West Side favorite are the prices, which are a little steep. But for authentic southern cuisine, including pan-fried chicken and apple-wood smoked barbecue, it all seems worth it.
Review By: Emily Monaco
it's true, the ribs really do fall off the bone, and the staff couldn't be nicer. Plus the kids' menus are great.
May 10, 2006, 2:17.59 pm ET
Incredible Ribs
I've been looking for good ribs in New York City for a long time -- thank god for Rack & Soul. Plus Charles Gabriel's fried chicken is excellent.
April 21, 2006, 3:40.28 am ET
Pretty decent.
Not bad at all...actually pretty tasty. I hope they keep it up!
April 14, 2006, 1:27.15 pm ET
I think you dont know anything about NY. 109th and Broadway does not qualify as Harlem.
April 11, 2006, 1:57.33 pm ET