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Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too
Southern · Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Classic Southern Table
Price
$$
Chef
Gennaro Balice
Dress
Casual
Why go
Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too is a practical pick for a relaxed Southern meal in New York City, especially when the goal is comfort food at a moderate $$ spend rather than a formal occasion. The Michelin Plate recognition adds confidence, but this is better framed as an easygoing dinner choice than a cocktail-first or tasting-menu destination.
About Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too
Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too is a Southern restaurant in New York City with a $$ price tier, casual dress code, Michelin Plate recognition in 2025. It is best suited to a casual Southern meal rather than a formal occasion built around ceremony or luxury trappings.
For planning, the practical details are straightforward: chef/owner Gennaro Balice is attached to the restaurant, the cuisine is Southern, service runs from 2:30–8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed. That makes the restaurant easiest to frame as a casual afternoon-to-evening meal in New York City.
Plan for Southern dining, not a cocktail-first night
Choose Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too as a Southern restaurant first. Do not make drinks the main reason to choose it. If the night is built around bars, use Our full New York City bars guide and plan drinks separately before or after dinner.
The stronger use case is a casual Southern meal at a $$ price point. For diners comparing other Southern options, Melba's is a useful reference point, Southern Table is another comparison to consider. Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too is the one to keep on the list when the draw is Southern cooking, casual dress, a $$ spend in New York City.
The right occasion is casual and informal
Chef/owner Gennaro Balice is attached to a Southern restaurant with Michelin Plate recognition, which gives the listing a clear credibility marker without changing the basic planning read: this is still a casual, $$ New York City option. The better expectation is not a splurge or tasting-menu occasion, but an approachable Southern meal.
For a date, birthday, or relaxed group dinner, an informal plan fits best. For a business meal or more formal celebration, the casual dress code and $$ price point may still work, but if private dining, room layout, service style, or beverage depth matters, check directly before booking. Choose it when the priority is Southern cuisine rather than a highly choreographed dining format.
Plan around a New York City location. Readers building a wider night can use Our full New York City restaurants guide for dinner alternatives, Our full New York City hotels guide for stays, Our full New York City experiences guide for pre-dinner plans, Our full New York City wineries guide if the night is more wine-led than restaurant-led.
Where it fits among Southern options
Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too is best framed by its basics: Southern cuisine, $$ pricing, casual dress, chef/owner Gennaro Balice, Michelin Plate recognition in 2025. Compared with Melba's or Southern Table, it belongs in the same broad conversation for diners looking at Southern meals. Beyond that, any more specific comparison should be made from current menus, hours, availability.
Planning details
- Location
- 366 W 110th St, New York, NY 10025, United States
- Website
- spoonbreadinc.com
- Phone
- +1 212-865-6744
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too reads as a warm, historically grounded neighborhood anchor. Located on the southern edge of Harlem and operating since the early 1990s, it sits squarely within the continuum of soul-food houses that carried Southern Black culinary traditions to New York. The copy emphasizes continuity over trendiness: this is a place for familiar, comforting preparations—spoonbread, collards, fried chicken—that speak to migration, memory, and community. Expect an unpretentious, home-forward atmosphere that foregrounds the cooking and its cultural roots rather than flashy design or theatrical service.
Best For
The restaurant is best for anyone seeking an authentic introduction to New York soul food—families, neighborhood regulars, and visitors who want a direct encounter with the cuisine’s history. Because it’s framed as a local staple and a reference point alongside long-standing Harlem peers, Miss Mamie's works well for casual daytime and evening meals where the focus is on wholehearted, traditional dishes. It’s especially well suited to group outings where sharing classic plates makes for a straightforward, communal experience.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the menu’s touchstones to understand what the place is about: fried chicken, spoonbread, short ribs, collard greens and peach cobbler are all called out in the description. Prioritize those signature dishes—each represents a facet of the Southern-rooted cooking the restaurant preserves. If you want a concise intro, combine a savory main (fried chicken or short ribs) with spoonbread and a side of braised greens, and finish with the peach cobbler for a traditional, satisfying sequence.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting Southern home atmosphere with soft lighting, earth-toned walls, vintage accents, and a relaxed, cozy vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- fried chicken
- short ribs
- spoonbread
- collard greens
- peach cobbler
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Osteria 106, Notable alternative
- V&T, Pizzeria, Pizzeria
- Awash, Notable alternative
- Melba's, Southern, $$
- Southern Table, Southern, $$
Restaurant context
How It Compares
For Southern food at a similar $$ level, Melba's is the closest New York City comparison and the more obvious cross-shop if Harlem Southern dining is the priority. Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too makes more sense when the Upper West Side location is more convenient and the night calls for a lower-friction meal rather than a busier destination feel.
Southern Table sits in the same Southern, $$ lane, but it is out-of-metro, so it is not a direct substitute for a Manhattan dinner. Osteria 106 and V&T; are better for Italian or pizzeria cravings nearby, not for Southern comfort food. Choose them when cuisine flexibility matters more than the specific pull of spoonbread, fried chicken, or other Southern staples.
Awash is the better pivot when the group wants a more share-driven Ethiopian meal instead of a Southern one. For easiest decision-making, use cuisine as the filter: Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too for Southern comfort at moderate spend, Melba's for a stronger Harlem Southern cross-shop, V&T; for pizza, Osteria 106 for Italian, Awash when communal Ethiopian dining fits the group better.
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Compare Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too | New York City | Southern | 2025 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Osteria 106 | New York City | No published awards | ; | ; |
| V&T | New York City | Pizzeria | 2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #519 | ; |
| Awash | New York City | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Melba's | New York City | Southern | 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists2025 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Southern Table | Pleasantville | Southern | 2025 Michelin Plate | $$ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too?
The cuisine is Southern. A first visit should be planned around the restaurant's Southern focus, then guided by the current menu when you arrive. If you want to compare other options, Southern Table is another Southern reference point.
Is lunch or dinner better at Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too?
Service runs from 2:30–8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed. That supports afternoon-to-evening planning rather than a traditional midday lunch plan. Choose a time within the listed hours that best fits your schedule.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too?
Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too is a Southern restaurant in New York City with $$ pricing, casual dress, Michelin Plate recognition in 2025. If a tasting menu is essential, confirm directly with the restaurant before visiting.
Is Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too worth the price?
It can be, if you want Southern cuisine in New York City at a $$ price point. The Michelin Plate recognition in 2025 adds a credibility marker, while the casual dress code keeps expectations informal. Compared with Melba's, it is another option to consider when choosing a Southern meal in the city.
Is Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too good for solo dining?
Solo dining may work if you want a casual Southern meal during the 2:30–8:30 p.m. Tuesday-through-Sunday service window. If counter seating, bar seating, or room layout matters, solo diners should check directly before visiting.
