Is Melba's Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (New York, NY)

Current status

As of September 2026, Melba's is listed open on melbasrestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" episode "Stacked" featured Melba's, a soul-food restaurant in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City known for Southern comfort dishes such as fried chicken and waffles. The restaurant, founded by chef Melba Wilson, operates at 300 West 114th Street. Melba's website (melbasrestaurant.com) was live and fully functional as of a 2026-09-08 site check, with working links for online ordering, reservations, the menu, private events, and catering, plus an active email signup and social-media presence. The site's navigation listed "Hours & Locations" as a standing page, indicating the restaurant continues to publish current operating information. No closure, ownership-change, or relocation notices were found on the site as of that check.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 10
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Stacked
What was featured
Melba's Harlem soul-food menu and comfort dishes
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Melba's

Frequently asked questions

Is Melba's still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Melba's is listed open on melbasrestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Melba's after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" episode "Stacked" featured Melba's, a soul-food restaurant in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City known for Southern comfort dishes such as fried chicken and waffles. As of September 2026, Melba's is listed open on melbasrestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Melba's located?

300 West 114th Street, New York, NY 10026. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Melba's?

Season 11, Episode 10 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Stacked”.

Is Melba's still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

Melba's website (melbasrestaurant.com) was live and fully functional as of a 2026-09-08 site check, with working links for online ordering, reservations, the menu, private events, and catering, plus an active email signup and social-media presence. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
300 West 114th Street, New York, NY 10026
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
melbasrestaurant.com

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