Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Miyama Sushi & Steakhouse, Varenyk House and the Flying Fox Tavern, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best soul food restaurants in Ridgewood. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated soul food dining.
Ridgewood's Premier Soul Food Destinations
Ridgewood’s culinary landscape is defined by a heartfelt approach to comfort, where soul-satisfying flavors are found across an incredibly diverse range of global traditions. This collection highlights the neighborhood's best experiences, from the authentic Italian offerings at Decades Pizza and Mediterranean staples at Mum Mediterranean Cuisine to the aromatic spices of Bhojan Indian Food. Whether you are seeking the refined Japanese techniques of Miyama Sushi & Steakhouse or a classic American meal at the Flying Fox Tavern, these local favorites offer a welcoming atmosphere for any occasion.
30 restaurants in Best Soul Food Restaurants in Ridgewood | Top Rated Soul Food Food
- Miyama Sushi & Steakhouse · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Varenyk House · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- the Flying Fox Tavern · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Salty Lunch Lady's Little Luncheonette · rated 4.8/5: American.
- I Like Food · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Bhojan Indian Food · rated 4.7/5: Indian.
- Decades Pizza | Bar and Restaurant in Ridgewood, Queens - NYC · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Focaccia Farmer · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Mum Mediterranean Cuisine · rated 4.7/5: Mediterranean.
- Decades · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Chachawan Thai Restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Thai.
- Otra Casita Mexicana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Carlo's Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- GRACE THAI 2 · rated 4.5/5: Thai.
- Velma Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Gory's Place · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Bushwick Burger Co. · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Double · rated 4.4/5: American.
- La Bella Pizza and Chicken · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Tasty Thai · rated 4.3/5: Thai.
- El Dorado · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- KUMA NYC · rated 4.1/5: Japanese.
- Coyote Bohemio · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Hellbender · rated 4/5: b8271bc0-c902-49bf-9b71-95575ba722e0.
- Delight Diner · rated 4/5: American.
- Good Chinese · rated 3.8/5: Chinese.
- K&K Buffet & Cajun Seafood · rated 3.6/5: Seafood.
- Trans Am Cafe: American.
- Lucy's Vietnamese: Vietnamese.
- Gyro World: Greek.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
