50 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Closter

“Cauliflower bloom, season fries, garlic naan, the food was perfect, staff was friendly. The sorell ginger drink was the perfect way to finish off the meal. It was inexpensive, packed with flavor, and a full meal that didn't feel too heavy“

“Oxtails, j*** wings, Rasta pasta es muy bueno. Cabbage, collards, rice and peas are great compliments to the mains..Prices are extremely reasonable and staff makes everyone feel welcome“

“fine dining at its best 👌“

“Came in real quick to order food to go but didn’t expect the ambience to be so nice. The music and scenery is so nice. Definitely would return to dine in. It was a Thursday night around 10pm and it was full of energy. Rasta pasta was good too“

“Great service as always🤗I’ve always been treated with so much kindness every single time.
Lad, Shawn, Meeka, and one guy that I’ve forgotten his name but he has locks hair, they’re the kindest people. On top of that, the FOOD IS AMAZING TOO.
The only place I get my Jamaican food from. Kudos to you guys🤗🤗🤗“

“Xavier went above and beyond to help me because I am vegan! Im so grateful because I was alittle worried if it would be easy to order here. Thanks Xavier for making my life easier as soon as I stepped in the door!!! I will definitely recommend others!“

“food is bussing!!!. love the customer service 👌“

“Great local spot with great vibes, food and drink. Creative fusion as well. Luv the Oxtail Dumplings and Braised Rib Bao Buns!!!“

“great customer service great food“

“Ariel the manager is amazing Excellent food and great atmosphere nest of bergen county!“

“After moving to Bergen County I was on a mission to find the best Jamaican food spot. I’m from Queens, NY and I miss my South Ozone Park / West NY food.

I go to a gym nearby and just randomly found this spot and thank goodness I did.

The food is really good, everything is well balanced in terms of flavor and the hospitality is great.

We’ve all seen that “we don have dat” video and this is the opposite. If he doesn’t have it, give him a minute to work his magic. Your patience will be rewarded.

If you like good seasoned food, just give it a try, you won’t be disappointed. I know I wasn’t. I’ll be coming here every time I crave oxtails and fried chicken.“

“Food was Amazing location is great weather on perfect day definitely feel like I’m back home inside is also spectacular dining area“

“We shared a GUACAMOLE with plantain chips. It was fresh and flavorful. I had the FAROE ISLAND SALMON. The salmon was flavorful and well done on the outside and moist on the inside. My husband enjoyed his medium CHURRASCO 14OZ. The drinks were strong 💪. I recommend this place. I enjoyed the old school salsa music.“

“I come to this restaurant at least three times a month, and I’ve been going here for 15 years. It’s truly great—the food is always fresh and delicious. They have the best tres leches, and everything they make tastes consistently good and fresh. Highly recommend!“

“Try the codfish cakes. Scrumptious! Curry is always good and oxtails are braised perfectly. The food is savory and seasoned well. Love the comfort on the restaurant, great place to try out some Antigua cuisine. The menu has American food also. I highly recommend Cafe Metro.“

“I came here twice and I must say that the curry goat and fried chicken is the best. I order a medium curry goat with white rice and a side of fried chicken. 10/10. But for $26?! The issue is that you can’t really get what you want. Hear me out for example… you can’t get a small order of oxtail….like?! You can only get a medium size with a side. It’s overpriced. Just by looking at it I can tell it’s not even worth the price. Also if you get like a medium size meal with any meat and rice you can’t get it with plantain. It’s extra charge. BUT I WILL SAY THAT THE PORTION IS WORTH IT. THEY GIVE MORE. I’ve tried the Mac and cheese and it was baaaadd. Just cheese and unseasoned roux. That’s if they use roux. It’s oily and you can’t even see or smell a spec of seasoning. Taste like a sweet treat no shade. The fried chicken though I give that 15/10. Tastes better than Kennedys. The goat meat falls off the bonnnneeee. The rice is perfect; not too mushy and not too rough. I’m on my way there right now😂😂. Is it worth trying? Hell yeah. The Mac and cheese though.. that’s to your advantage.“

“The food is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. My favorite dish is the steamed snapper,it’s consistently delicious and one of the best I’ve had. The tacos are also excellent and definitely worth ordering.

The service is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere makes it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. If you’re looking for fresh Caribbean-inspired food with great quality and consistency, I highly recommend giving Ripe Kitchen & Bar a try.“

“This place was amazing. The jilof was my favorite. The service was perfect and the little kid named Eddy was really cute. The meat here couldn’t have been better. I’m really happy about this place and can’t wait to come back and get some more food.“

“I highly recommend Vibes Kitchen on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx! A special shout-out to Chef Andre for catering my sister’s Home Going service repast. During such a difficult time, he provided exceptional delicious food and service that brought comfort to our family and guests.

The food was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The jerk chicken was perfectly seasoned, the curry goat was tender and flavorful, the fried chicken was crispy, juicy, and delicious, and the ackee and saltfish was authentic and well prepared. The Escovitch fish was outstanding, the rice and beans and spinach rice were cooked to perfection, the fried plantains were sweet and delicious, and the freshly steamed vegetables were the perfect complement to the meal.

Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how wonderful everything tasted. Thank you, Chef Andre and the entire Vibes Kitchen team, for your professionalism, kindness, and for helping make my sister’s celebration of life so memorable. Your outstanding food and exceptional service were truly appreciated, and our family is forever grateful.“

“This place is such an amazing hole in the wall - we stopped in because I was craving some West Indian food and Robert was so kind and helpful and funny! We loved our food, I recommend the curry goat or curry shrimp roti, the shark, the fritters, pholourie… it was all so good!“

“Amazing food and super friendly service.“

“If you like authentic Jamaican food with real spices, pepper and all that, this is the place to go. It’s very clean and well maintained. Thank you Bishop Lynne Middleton for introducing me to this amazing restaurant. Yes the food was delicious! I don’t normally eat outside fried chicken but I decided to give it try with rice & peas with oxtail gravy, callaloo. I enjoyed the meal for 2 days. Even my friend who ordered oxtail, she was raving about it as well. She said, “I should’ve ordered 3 more meals.” I’ll be returning there very soon with another friend who likes authentic Jamaican food. 🍱 However, improvement is needed via the phone line, it can be quite challenging.“

“i honestly had walked in for some drinks , but the food looked so good i had to get a medium pepper steak & first off , the portions ?? huge !!! the pepper steak was flavorful & tender & i like how they cooked the white rice , i would definitely eat here again , a meal & 3 drinks for only $21.50 ??? thats a deal in nyc !!“

“absolutely delicious 😋 food, anything they cook is amazing.“

“We recently celebrated my daughter’s Sweet 16 at Caribbean Vybz Ranch, and it was truly an amazing experience from beginning to end.
Every time I visited, the staff gave me their undivided attention and went above and beyond to bring my vision to life. Their dedication, patience, and professionalism made the entire planning process stress-free and enjoyable.

The owner is absolutely amazing! From the very beginning, she was attentive, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making sure my daughter’s special day was everything we envisioned and more. Their warmth and dedication made us feel like family.

The food was absolutely exquisite! My personal favorite was the oxtail, but honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Every dish was flavorful and prepared with care.

The atmosphere feels like home warm, welcoming, and filled with genuine Caribbean hospitality. If you’re looking for authentic Caribbean cuisine and a venue that treats you like family, I highly recommend Caribbean Vybz Ranch for both dining and special events. Thank you for helping make my daughter’s Sweet 16 such a memorable and beautiful celebration!“

“This is the kind of Restaurant you just wanna go, eat a meal, drink one of their cocktails. And just enjoy the vibe! This is a unique restaurant when vibing is mandatory, you will not regret it. Mojitos are one of my favorites from here. Also Joshua who people call El Rubio is one of the best bartenders here.

Also Thursday’s game night is one of their signatures to play dominoes and spend some time with their people.“

“I always enjoy the food, breakfast, lunch and dinner. I am never disappointed and have been enjoying the food for years! It’s worth the trip and I travel from Morris County, New Jersey. The service is 10 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The hot patties are very good! The Farmer, 👏“

“This place is worth a stop. Beautiful space with good energy. It immediately feels like home. The food is good quality and made fresh.

Seems pricey except the portions are huge. More than fair value. I'm glad that I questioned myself on why I expect West Indian food to be cheap. Now I feel like I stole.“

“the food is always great, never disappointed.“

“Went there as I was catching a show across the street. Nice small place with cozy atmosphere. There was seating inside and outdoors. My wife and I started off with a chicken and beef empanada. The filling was delicious and the outside was flaky and light. Delicious empanadas. For our main course my wife had the Cubano and I had the Classic 55 Burger. My wife got sweet potato fries with hers and I got regular seasoned fries. The Cubano was a nice size portion. My wife really enjoyed it And enjoyed the sweet potato fries. The burger I had was absolutely delicious and the french fries were crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The price was definitely reasonable for what we ate. And I did not leave hungry. It was just enough. Definitely a place worth stopping at again and having a couple drinks and some nice food. Also, our server was great. Nice to talk to and very attentive.“

“Went and met the owner and her husband beautiful people. You can literally smell the goodness of the food and the love of the people which is a beautiful thing and you don’t get often and I finally had curry goat, and it was amazing. I even bought a whole dinner meal once I tried one piece of it beautiful beautiful cooking you must try it.“

“The Rasta pasta…10/10
Mango margarita….10/10
Shrimp tacossss…10/10 pico no sour creammmm
Jonathan (the bartender) is so dope. 10/10 service. Would come back again and again. Happy hour is lit you’re a baddie on a budget tryna have a good time🥂“

“Greek restaurant. Been there a bunch. Always a great experience. Food is awesome as usual. Service is excellent as usual. Highly recommend. Pasta jambalaya, Billy Carter's crawfish. And don't leave without trying the peanut butter jelly pie for dessert. And this is coming from someone who never orders dessert. Lol.“

“👌🏾yum. call ahead,and it will be a fast pick up.“

“On time delivery and great tasting satisfying food.“

“Food is absolutely delicious!!! Need catering? Inquire about special entrees. Food never disappoints. The best Guyanese restaurant food I've had. They also have fresh tennis rolls, pine tarts, solara & cheese rolls. Jerk chicken empanadas are amazing!!! Order ahead cuz they do get busy! Take out only. They do have a sitting area if you want to sit and eat, but not an early in restaurant.“

“1st time here 2.28.26 definitely will be back when we come back to nyc wow food was delicious not salty just tasty had the rasta pasta cabbage jerk chicken curry goat curry chicken 😋 both workers were very nice and also big portions worth the money 💰 🇯🇲“

“good music 🎶 excellent crowd on point“

“Entered, menu was very visible, the guy in the front was extremely respectful and straight forward, the place was room temp and pretty comfy, the rice was rlly good, the mac & cheese was incredible. The only thing was the oxtail lacked some flavor but still tender and enjoyable.“

“First of all I would like to say please people check out this cousin and make your order your missing out on the best jamaican/caribbean cousins....her cooking is second to none...please check it out“

“Very delightful the workers are full of joy and love Godbless them and the food smell so great. I never ate here before ....coming from the mountains of PA ...shoot this is A blessing????????????I'm here right now dead serious... yoo yall should come ????come eat!“

“At the moment you arrive in this restaurant team give you a pleasant feeling. Very comfortable waiters, it is a kind place to pass time with friends or with your date. very good meals, qualified chief cook and stuff, honest pay and excellent service. Warmly recommended.“

“Very good food, drinks (descent) and atmosphere. The owners are friendly and will accommodate you as much as possible. I remember my very first time going there it was my 2018 2nd Masters Graduation celebration. The owner surprised me with a nice setting with tables and covered chairs, great lighting and the aviance was breathtaking. My guest, family and I thought it was quite impressive. The prices are reasonable as well.“

“First let me see that I am always purchasing food from Cravin Mt. Vernon, and I am always satisfied until yesterday. The reason for the 4 stars is because my food had mostly saltfish and no ackee. If I'm paying $18 for ackee and saltfish, I would like to see my meal to match the price, which it didn't. There need to be a balance.“

“I visited this place twice and enjoyed the food on both occasions. On my first visit, I had the rice and peas and jerk chicken, which was solid. On my second visit, I tried the rice and peas and kingfish, which was also good. However, the price of the kingfish seemed a bit high for the portion size.

Macaroni looks appealing, but it wasn’t very good. I wouldn’t recommend it.

Dumplings are good.

I will be back when in the area. I want to try their breakfast menu.“

“Absolutely amazing experience! The customer service was friendly, welcoming, and professional from the moment I walked in. The flowers were fresh, beautiful, and arranged perfectly. You can tell they take pride in their work and pay attention to every detail.

The juice was also incredibly fresh, flavorful, and made with quality ingredients. Everything tasted natural and refreshing. The shop was clean, well-organized, and had a great atmosphere.

I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for beautiful flowers and delicious fresh juice. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Xavier went above and beyond to help me because I am vegan! Im so grateful because I was alittle worried if it would be easy to order here. Thanks Xavier for making my life easier as soon as I stepped in the door!!! I will definitely recommend others!“