20 Best Caribbean Restaurants in Washington

Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi Caribbean
1330 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Sweet \u0026 Sour Cabbage
Grilled Wagyu Short Rib
Chicken and Jollof Rice
Wagyu Short Rib Awaze
Sweet & Sour Cabbage
Charbroiled Oysters
Brown Stew Snapper
Plantain Pancakes
Lobster Escovitch
Chicken and Rice

“This place was probably one of my favorite dining experiences in DC. One of the reviews I read mentioned you’ll probably end up ordering 40-50% of the menu, and they were definitely right. For two people, we ordered 1 snack, 2 appetizers, 1 item from the “with bread” section, and 1 large share. We also got the rum cake (which was so good!) for dessert and we each had a drink. We left very full and with some leftovers from the large share.

All that aside, this place absolutely lived up to the hype! Each food item was packed with flavor and had beautiful presentation. The servers were kind and quick to help. Food comes out quickly which was nice! The music was on the louder side, but the playlist was great. We could still hear each other.

One thing to note is the menu changes slightly, so what you see in other reviews will more or less be what is available (with slight changes). For instance, we saw reviews about the chargrilled oysters but when we saw the menu it was (raw) oysters escovitch.

This place is definitely on my list to go back to!“

4.3 Superb206 Reviews
St. James - Modern Caribbean Caribbean • $$$
2017 14th St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Sample Platter with Goat Beef Yams and Chickpeas
Large Whole Fried Snapper with Black Rice
Fried Snapper in Coconut Sauce
Oxtails Tender and Flavorful
Sweet Fried Plantains V
Aloo and Channa Pies V
Molten Chocolate Cake
Jerk Chicken Wings
St James Beef Rib
Smoked Jerk Wings

“What a vibe. Highly recommend“

4.3 Superb303 Reviews
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Cane

Cane Caribbean • $$
403 H St NE, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Doubles with Tiffin Herbivore Added on Top with Shadon Beni Sauce
Omnivore Paratha Tiffin Box
Doubles Tiffin Herbivore
Medium Snapper Escoveitch
Geera Pork Belly Bowl
Grilled Cabbage Slaw
Caribbean Snapper
Herbivore Tiffin
Fried Plantains
Trini Beef Pie

“Food and drinks… absolutely amazing!“

4.2 Good341 Reviews
LYDIA ON H Lounges • $$$
Recommended
1427 H St NE, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Salmon \u0026 Shrimp Rasta Pasta
Jerk Chicken Garlic Flatbread
Salmon and Shrimp Rasta Pasta
Salmon & Shrimp Rasta Pasta
Double Bacon Cheese Burger
Oxtail \u0026 Jollof Rice
Suya Steak \u0026 Cheese
Afro-Caribbean Cuisine
Jerk Wings and Jollof
Brunch Fried Snapper

“Tyvell or twin he said is a outstanding worker his is a real lil funny guy who means a lot when it come to his business, he has good skills and I really appreciate his hospitality.“

4.3 Superb328 Reviews
Crown Bakery Caribbean • $
5409 Georgia Ave NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Fried Bake \u0026 Shark Sandwich
Stew Chicken Plate Sunday Brunch
Different Curries and Stew
Curried Chicken Buss Up
Curry Goat and Alloo
Salt Fish Sandwich
Jerk Chicken Plate
Curry Goat Roti
Fried Plantains
Salt Fish Roll

“delicious food and street food on the weekends!“

4.5 Superb147 Reviews
The Angry Jerk - Dupont Circle Caribbean • $
1300 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Bowl w Oxtail Shredded Beef Macaroni \u0026 Cheese Rice \u0026 Peas Cabbage and Plantains
Brown Stew Snapper with Rice and Peas and Plantains
Jerk Chicken Bowl with Rice
Pulled Jerk Chicken Bowl
Angry Jerk Chicken Whole
Oxtail Pulled Beef Taco
Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes
Oxtail Pulled Beef Bowl
Brown Stew Chicken Bowl
Quarter Jerk Chicken

“To the tallest guy in there making the bowls last night, I asked you to make me a bowl with jerk chicken but asked you to make it the way you would eat it. Good lord that bowl was PHENOMENAL. Still thinking about it this morning. This man nailed it! Thank you sir 🙏“

4.4 Superb231 Reviews
ISLA Restaurant Cocktail Bar
1100 15th St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Carrot Cake

“The restaurant was amazing. We had a great dinner with family. The chef, the wait staff and bartenders are beautiful spirits. Unfortunately, we were there on the hottest day of the summer and the dining room was a little uncomfortable... nonetheless the total experience made up for it! Please run to Isla! You won't regret it. (Hidden Jems upstairs for private dining and a cocktail lounge next door)“

4.6 Superb166 Reviews
Bammy's Modern Caribbean - NAVY YARD Caribbean • $$
301 Water Street Southeast Ste 115, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Jerk Salmon Rasta Pasta
Pimento Fried Chicken
Breakfast Beef Curry
Jerk Chicken Plate
Jerk Chicken Wings
Saltfish Fritters
Escovitch Fish
Brown Stew Beef
Conch Fritters
Coloring Book

“Friendly employees and delicious drinks“

3.9 Good307 Reviews
Andrene's Caribbean • $
308 Kennedy Street Northwest, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Escovietched King Fish with Rice and Beans
Beef Ribs with Mac and Meatless Greens
Small Jerky Chicken Platter
Jerk Chicken Sandwich
Jamaican Beef Patties
Red Beans and Rice
Jerk Chicken Wings
Escovitch Snapper
Red Velvet Cake
Oxtails Cabbage

“This place is great and fast and the barbecue rib, beef is the best! The no fat and best meat and the most seasoned. I don’t like pork ribs and they offer beef ribs. The best quality too! Grateful for the money spent, I have come back multiple times for it!“

4.3 Superb272 Reviews
CHOW DOWN DC Caribbean •
2800 10th St NE, Washington

“Wow wow wow!!!!!!!! I expected to like the curry chicken but this was the best food I have had in YEARS. 20/10 stars!!! I had this from the Petworth community market. I will be following them wherever they go!!!!

I was not asked to write a review. The food was so good I googled to find their reviews and leave one.“

5 Superb4 Reviews
Teddy's Roti Shop Caribbean • $
3019 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Buss Up Skin Paratha Skin
Channa and Potatoe Roti
Curry Goat Roti Wrap
Potato and Pumpkin
Ox-Tail Roti Wrap
Buss Up Shut Roti
Boneless Chicken
Tamarind Sauce
Passion Fruit
Rice and Peas

“GOOD FOOD REMINDS ME OF BACK HOME ... NYC NAROC I ORDERED THE SHRIMP ROTI AND SOLO COLA ... VERY IMPRESSIVE TASTE“

4.1 Good339 Reviews
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar Cuban • $$
801 9th St NW Ste a, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Tropical Chips and a Trio of Dips
Levanta Muerto Seafood Soup
Pineapple Guacamole Cubano
Plato Gaucho Mixed Grill
Dragon Street Meatballs
Churrasco a La Cubana
Pineapple Guacamole
Masitas de Puerco
Black Bean Soup
Seafood Paella

“What a great place!! Food: delicious 💯 Place: beautiful💘 Drinks: excelent 💯 Services: Fast and Friendly 🧑‍🍳 Yes, I recommend Cuba Libre Rest. DC“

4 Good697 Reviews
Jerk At Nite Caribbean • $$
2149 Queens Chapel Road Northeast, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Reggae Rasta Pasta Half Chix Half Salmon
Nachos Jerk Salmon 17 or Veggies
Jerk 2 Big Soft Tacos With
Rasta Pasta with Chicken
Jerk Mac and Cheese
Rasta Pasta Chicken
Rasta Pasta Salmon
Oxtail Rasta Pasta
Ja'Mac and Cheese
Jerk Mac N Cheese

“I had oxtails, wings, Mac and goat! All of it was 👍🏿“

3.9 Good426 Reviews
Austin's Grill Seafood • $$
1369 New York Ave NE, Washington

“Olivia and Rez absolutely nailed it tonight! ✨ Together, their extensive experience in delivering exceptional service, hospitality, and atmosphere truly came together for a 5-star Grand Opening. My son and I had an amazing time! thank you, Liv & team!!!“

5 Superb8 Reviews
Chef Trini's Restaurant Caribbean • $$
4855 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Sweet Fried Plantains
Salted Cod Fritters
Plantain Chips
Jerk Chicken
Fried Fish

“From the waiter, the restaurant is now fully absorbed into the deli as a full service deli sit down more than the older full restaurant. The BBQ is from another location and fantastic taste but smaller portions than if you goto the New Mexico location. Other food there is now so so. Used to be our goto spot but in losing its original flair and now half its seating it is mostly just there as a quiet space if you get deli food.“

3.2 Average41 Reviews
Peaches Kitchen Restaurant & Catering Service Caribbean • $
6214 3rd St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Breast Stuffed w Shrimp and Crabmeat
Jerk Chicken Alfredo
Brown Stew Chicken
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Stuffed Salmon
Stuffed Tilapia
Curry Shrimp
Mac & Cheese
Salmon Cakes
Side Salad

“Treat yourself to this delicious food!“

3.5 Good197 Reviews
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Spice

Spice Jamaican • $
826 Shepherd St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Curry and Brown Stew Chicken Combo with Rice and Beans Cabbage and Coco Bread
Curry Goat Mac and Cheese Fried Plantains Coco Bread
Brown Stew Chicken Rice Peas and Mac & Cheese
Brown Stew Chicken Rice and Peas Cabbage
Jerk Chicken with Cabbage and Plantains
Jerk Chicken Rice and Peas Cabbage
Jerk Chicken w Rice and Plantains
Oxtail w Rice and Salad
Escovitched Seafood
Rice \u0026 Peas

“I hard a curry goat with rice and peas. This dish is my favorite and no one should cook this sissy and get it wrong. I must say, it hit the right spot on every bite. Thank you 😊. Highly recommend that you eat at Spice restaurant. The rum cake was ever so delicious 😋. Thank you.“

3.9 Good120 Reviews
Half Way Tree DC Jamaican • $
1100 Florida Ave NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Cabbage Stir-Fry
Oxtail Gravy
Curry Goat

“Soooo good! Ordered catering for a family event and from the first bite everybody wanted to know where the food was from. The jerk salmon, chicken and cabbage is amazing! The white rice.. no words!“

3.8 Good28 Reviews
Tortuga Caribbean Bar & Grille Caribbean • $$
514 8th St SE, Washington

“Imma hip you now, the tostone nachos with the shrimp *chefs kiss* and their spin on. Eggs Benedict is also good. Beautiful food that's looks just as good as ot tastes.

Kid-friendliness: During a certain time of day its family friendly. After 5pm it's still a chill vibe but remember adults don't give a jolly good damn bout your kids. I came to drink FINE DRINKS LIKE IM NOT IN DC??‍♀️“

3.1 Average133 Reviews
Jam Doung Style Jamaican • $$
1724 North Capitol St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Curry Goat with Ox Tails Rice & Peas and Cabbage
White Meat Jerk Chicken Entrée
Large Jerk Chicken with Rice
White Jerk Chicken Entree
Jerk Wings with One Side
Goat and Oxtail Sold Out
Jerk Chicken Sandwich
Curry Chicken Entrée
Oxtail Rice and Peas
Brown Stew Chicken

“The food and service is exceptional..“

4 Good450 Reviews