Alvin & Friends – American
Stepping into this vibrant sanctuary feels like a soulful embrace, where the warmth of Southern comfort seamlessly blends with the spirited, sun-drenched spices of the Caribbean. Guests share plates of crispy codfish fritters and zesty jerk chicken tacos, while the air hums with the enticing aroma of sweet rum punch meatballs and savory, spice-laden doubles. From the golden crunch of fried green tomatoes to the bright snap of shrimp and tostones, every dish celebrates a rich tapestry of flavors that invites long, lively evenings spent among friends.
14, Memorial Highway, New Rochelle, NY, 10801 +19146546549 https://www.alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
What to order at Alvin & Friends
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Jambalaya | 86.4 g | 58.3 g |
| Stone-Ground Cheese Grits | 59.6 g | 46.4 g |
| Buttermilk Fried Chicken | 90.8 g | 39.4 g |
| Bottled Beer | 24.3 g | 37.4 g |
| Shrimp & Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Quinoa Kale Salad | 80.8 g | 32.8 g |
| Doubles | 95.5 g | 32.2 g |
| Deep Fried Cornmeal Fried Catfish | 66 g | 17.1 g |
| Fried Green Tomatoes | 9 g | 16.4 g |
| Codfish Fritters | 25.1 g | 16.2 g |
| Vegan Ginger or Jerk Chicken | 26.7 g | 15.6 g |
| Doubles with Pulled Jerk Chicken | — | 14.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Shrimp and Tostones - $16: Fried green plantain tostones, sauteed shrimp, bell peppers, onions, Scotch Bonnet aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $14: Sliced green tomatoes, buttermilk, shredded cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alvin's Famous Chicken Wings - $9: Choice of Naked, BBQ, or Jerk sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanadas - $10: Beef or Chicken in a light golden crust topped with Creole dressing Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rum Punch Meatballs - $12: Beef-and-chicken blended meatballs sauteed in Rum Punch sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Codfish Fritters - $14: Bell peppers, onions, Caribbean flavors, Creole remoulade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Doubles with Pulled Jerk Chicken - $10: Trini-style turmeric soft dough, pulled Jerk chicken, tamarind and cilantro dressing Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken or Fish Tacos - $13: Two tacos in soft corn tortilla, shredded slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Doubles - $7: Trini-style turmeric soft dough, curried chickpeas, tamarind and cilantro dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: lunch
- Alvin's Vegan Spring Rolls - $12: Mixed vegetable rolls, sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- House Salad - $9: Spring greens, plum tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, Ginger Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quinoa Kale Salad - $14: Baby kale, beets, walnuts, dried cranberries, crumbled goat cheese, Ginger Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado & Black Bean Salad - $16: Hass avocado, roasted sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, garden spring mix, shredded carrots, Ginger Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $10: Hearts of Romaine, buttermilk scallion dressing, fried black-eyed peas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alvin's Signature Curry Corn Crab Chowder - $13: Sweet corn, potatoes, crab meat, cream base Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day - $10: Chef's selection Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Grilled Jerk Pork Chop - $32: House mix seasoning, string beans, sweet potato wedges Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rack of Lamb - $45: 5 wedges of lamb, au poivre sauce, scallion mashed potatoes, garlic Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner
- Rosemary Baked Chicken - $28: Mushroom gravy, yellow rice, string beans Dietary tags: GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Confit - $45: Jalapeno sweet potato grit cake, sizzled kale, crispy onions, Cocoa Cola drizzle Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Cornmeal Fried Catfish - $28: Wild caught catfish, Cajun-seasoned cornmeal, lemon caper Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Jambalaya - $25: Rice, Andouille sausage, Tasso ham, blackened chicken, seafood medley, crawfish tails, Cajun spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Pasta - $26: Penne pasta, lobster Creole sauce, shrimp, salmon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pork Ribs - $24: Baby back ribs, house-made BBQ sauce, sweet potato fries, cole slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Grits - $28: Stone-ground yellow grits, peppers, onions, baby spinach, pot likker butter sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slow-Simmered Oxtail - $32: Coconut rice and peas, piklis Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken - $25: Louisiana hot sauce marinade, slow-cooked greens, three-cheese mac & cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caramelized Atlantic Salmon - $35: 8 oz serving, scallion mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable medley Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Alvin's NOLA Po'Boy Sandwich - $16: Hero toasted, Creole remoulade caper sauce, shredded lettuce, tomatoes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alvin's Hamburger and French Fries - $14: 8 oz sirloin beef, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, Brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Burger with Avocado - $18: Plant-based patty, choice of fries or salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegan Options
- Curry Grit Cake Medley - $18: Jalapeno sweet potato yellow grit cake, coconut curry vegetable medley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Pasta - $17.5: Penne pasta, mixed vegetables, marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan BBQ Ribs - $27: Soy-based vegan ribs, BBQ sauce, cut corn, coconut rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Ginger or Jerk Chicken - $27: Soy-based seitan, mixed vegetables, mushroom ginger sauce or jerk sauce, coconut rice & peas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Stone-Ground Cheese Grits - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Sweet Potato Grit Cake - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Rice & Peas - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slow-Cooked Greens - $9: With smoked turkey Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spiced Plantains - $7: Cinnamon sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three-Cheese Mac & Cheese - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Amaretto Bread Pudding - $12: Served warm with vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Evelyn's Famous Coconut Cheesecake - $12.5: Creamy, rich and light coconut-topped cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Double Chocolate Cake - $9: Two layers of sweet and semi-sweet chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Carrot Cake - $11: Raisins, pineapple, nuts, cream cheese icing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Walnut Brownie - $9: Served warm with vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Alvin's Famous Rum Punch - $12: Secret recipe Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- New Rochelle Sour - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Margarita - $14.5
- Sustainable Sea Breeze - $11: Organic Vodka, orange and cranberry juices, agave nectar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Beer on Tap (Coors Light) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Bottled Beer - $6: Red Stripe, Heineken, Becks, Stella Artois
- Spanish Coffee - $10: Coffee liqueur Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Alvin & Friends
- What is the highest-protein dish at Alvin & Friends?
- Classic Jambalaya, at roughly 58.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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