Share(212) 222-4800
2818 Broadway
New York,
NY
10025
40.8033
-73.967
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Upper West Side
What People Are Saying About Rack & Soul
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The interior of this Morningside Heights eatery has the feel of a diner, minus the garish lighting. Patrons cram into red vinyl booths or stools at the no-frills bar for soul-food stapes like fried chicken and catfish, each served with two sides. Applewood accents the barbecue, which includes pulled pork, baby back ribs and short ribs. All-natural sauce is added in the kitchen, and squeeze bottles of the stuff--sweet and spicy--sit atop each table.
11/08/09
good food, amazingly poor service
by hungryinharlem at Citysearch
We are big fans of Charles's chicken and had very good meals in their former location on the corner. But we've been twice recently and been amazed at the unhelpfulness of the waitstaff. The first time, they clearly lost or forgot our order; we waited nearly an hour while tables around us were served quickly. Each time we asked for our food, the waitress acted annoyed we were bothering her, and never apologized when it finally came (cold). More recently, we went in on a warm day to find the heat on full-blast; it must have been 85 degrees inside. We were the only people there and asked if they could turn it down. They said it was automatic and would turn itself off. Okay, fair enough . . . but it didn't happen. Then we asked, nicely, if they would consider could propping open the door; no-one else was there and we were baking. No, they wouldn't. We left.
- Pros: Charles's chicken
- Cons: The people he hired to serve it
08/01/09
Best place ever
by ladyshy at Citysearch
I have read the previous reviews on this place and it doesn't do it any justice. The barbecue chicken is amazing and the ribs are to die for. Oh yea, I almost forgot the biscuits are awesome. The staff there are excellent and they serve your food super-fast. My husband and I have been here on many occassions and truly love this place.
- Pros: Excellent food, amazing service, great drinks
- Cons: None
05/30/08
Good Ribs, average to below average everything else
by ny516 at Citysearch
The Ribs at this place were really good, but the side dishes were really mediocre and the staff wasn't exactly the friendliest. Aside from the ribs, I wasn't thrilled with this restaurant.
- Pros: Good Ribs
- Cons: Side dishes were disappointing, service was below average
The Details on Rack & Soul
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant can usually accommodate tables of four or fewer without notice, but groups of five and larger should arrange for reservations.
The Extras:
Desserts like red velvet cake and pecan pie are homemade and big enough to share.
Save Money:
At $4 for dinner (including sides), the kids menu is a sure bargain.
What to Drink:
Requests for soda are refused as the restaurant only carries milk, juice and sweet tea. Also, there's no hard liquor, so opt for beer or a glass of wine.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
