Jamaican Restaurants near Englewood, NJ

“Food was Goooood, so far we've tried a few Caribbean restaurants in the area...this by far the best.., so glad you had 2 veggie choices which we had 1 with each meal..will return. Hopefully the owner will offer Menus that has FOOD ITEMS AND prices on it, being able to see WHAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR IS IMPORTANT. YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO ASK about this“

“fine dining at its best 👌“

“Stopped by randomly, around 9pm. Nuff a the food were finished(sold out) but we got the pepper steak w/rice&peas and raw vegetables (shredded carrots and cabbage,love it!) and sweet chilie wings w/rice and peas. Firstly, rice and peas can eat by itself! Well nice!! She wanted oxtail but it was basically done but server(wish i got her name) gave us the few small pieces with the gravy to her rice. Looking forward to trying their curry goat. Represent Jamaican food lovely, support!!“

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

“Love the patties. They are well done similar to how they are in Jamaica. I go there once a week to get my 6 pack for about $24*. Its my weekend treat for my siblings and I. I'm excited to have juici patties here in the states because they are my favorite.“

“Good authentic Jamaican food.“

“Great service, price and food. And the music is awesome too.“

“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.“

“More licentious mastication...
Cary was so amazing!
He made me feel like I was home.
I had the hungry artist (not on the printed menu), ox tail Philly cheese.
The food needs no explanation. Come hit up the local spot.
If you don't know
Now you know“

“Very nice experience with 6 of us at Big Daddy's. The Caesar salad and dressing were delicious. We all had different mains, and everyone enjoyed their food. They included catfish, burger, ribs, and tacos, and French fries were really good. Desserts were also yummy. The service was friendly and attentive.“

“I’ve been coming here recently and love their creative food options. The staff is very kind. I like that they offer samples to customers. The oxtail Mac and cheese egg rolls are a hit as well as the oxtail smash burger. Their chicken soup is also delicious too!“

“Came in the girl up front greeted us . Asked what we wanted . It is very different from any other Jamaican food place I been at . Very friendly . I ordered oxtail and the small size . They put so much of it with rice and peas and plantain . Very worth it .“

“Good patty spot for a quick bite, one lady was manning the whole spot and she made your order quick. Beef patty crust was a little stale but other than that beef patty and price was good. Ordered and beef patty with cheese and a jerk chicken patty because they didn’t have curry chicken. Jerk chicken patty was perfect buttery soft crust with a good amount of chicken. Highly recommend for the quality and price they offer. Not giving five stars because the beef patty crust was a little hard to chew but other than that great spot“

“Went in to get a beef patty later in the day closer to closing a nice young lady by the name of Claudia greeted me and took my order she was very polite and made sure I got my order in a timely fashion beef patty was great way better then the one u get at a random deli or pizzeria 10/10 would recommend swinging by if ur at the mall shopping“

“Food is excellent. I wish it was a little bigger. Lunch time the line is long they need more room. In the back the cook need more room as well. Excellent seafood soup ,whole fish dinner must try. All the soups are great. Good food . Eat there 2 or 3 times a week.“

“We live in Pa but my husband works in Ny! So I call n place the order for him to bring the food home n I must say this is the best Jamaican food ever! They give you large portions, cabbage n rice always fresh, jerk chicken n oxtails is 💯 I will continue to buy from here & they are very friendly when you call to place order over phone!!“

“My husband loves getting breakfast here when he is going to work. The food taste delicious and the staff is very polite. They offer jamaican cuisine. You can get curry chicken back, jerk chicken, fish, goat, oxtail, rice and peas, white rice, boiled food/ ground provision, steamed and fresh veggies, baked goods, festival, fritters, soup and porridge. This morning I got steamed calaloo & saltfish with fried dumplings and plantains. Hubby got white rice and curry chicken back. The restaurant can get a little crowdy and you may have to wait a few minutes to be served, but it's worth the wait. Also there is no parking lot available but you can find parking on the street easily. They also sell freshly squeeze juice. Overall I highly recommend them for breakfast, lunch and dinner.“

“I get so excited every time we get a chance to visit Oracabessa. This is my favorite go to spot for delicious, authentic, home style Jamaican food, that always hits the spot. Regardless the time of day, Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, they gotcha! The food tastes like someone has poured love and magic into every bite and the portion sizes are Nice! While I have my faves, I totally recommend you try everything and see for yourself.

Did I mention they always host fish fry’s? You’re so lucky to have found them, enjoy!“

“This place has amazing Jamaican food! We have tried the mild beef patties, oxtail, jerk chicken and chicken curry. The meals come with a cabbage- vegetable blend and fried plantains. The owner gives so much food and is very friendly, but the food is so flavorful, hot and delicious! We come back here a few times a month. I especially recommend the oxtail- it’s like a party in your mouth with all the delicious spices!“

“This was my first time trying their food. I had the Curry Chicken lunch and dumplings (they were tasty after I reheated them). The CC, sweet plantain and cabbage were good! But I don't know why Jamaican restaurants only give you a table spoon of cabbage 😁. The rice was okay but a little dry even with gravy. The serve J. was nice!“

“Talk about the best Jamaica restaurant in the Northeast Bronx. Whatever is on the menu, it’s finger licking. Good customer service . Fast service , you will be in and out .. They give you a lot of oxtail gravy lol . The steam fish , fry chicken and oxtail is a must when you go there .“

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

“food is delicious but i think they could use less oil to make their food -- it would definitely taste better

also v suprised they dont make their own hot sauce -

overall great food and a good foundation but if they wanted to double their visitors they would do the above, along with reducing the price by lb slightly.^“

“It's an amazing experience

Vegetarian options: Jamaican foodReggae AckeeJammin CalalooItal StewRastaman Tofu

Dietary restrictions: Cook to orders based on your specifications

Kid-friendliness: They love kids there and they love the games choices available

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes plus ada bathroom“

“Don’t know why this has mixed reviews cause my experience was pretty decent, portions were good, service was excellent, the lady who served me went above and beyond to get me a nice plate and the food was good as well rice and peas with oxtail, the rice was soft and the meat was tender and juicy, absolutely no complaints, will come back to try their jerk chicken which they had ran out for the day when I came in, keep up the good work!“

“We went here for my birthday February 2020!!! The food, drinks and staff were AMAZING!!! I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant and can’t wait to go back! The oxtail, rice and peas, Mac and cheese...even the side salad and plaintains were PERFECTION. The customer service made us feel like we were at a resort restaurant in Jamaica, they made us feel like royalty.“

“the food is always great, never disappointed.“

“I absolutely LOVE the food. I got a plate with oxtails, rice & peas, plantains and he makes sure your plate is full. Everything tasted like it was seasoned perfectly, the gravy was surprisingly light and delicious. I’m 1000% going back.
I sincerely doubt the bad reviews are from him, the plates aren’t even the same. I met his Mom too and she was really sweet! Made the experience even better ?

FYI: I took the picture below after a couple bites“

“Jumeieka NYC delivers an authentic taste of Jamaica with every bite. Highly recommended! The roasted coconut corn is a favorite of mine!“

“AMAZING EATS, GREAT & FRIENDLY SERVICE, AND NICE SIZE PORTIONS!“

“Vegetarian options: You can order a few solely vegetarian dishes but perhaps if you request a specific dish - it will be added permanently to the menu

Parking: You will have time to pick up your order provided you are not parked during street sweeping periods“

“Absolutely delicious. Had the oxtail plate and added Mac n cheese. Will definitely be back. Great seasoning I forgot to add the jerk sauce.“

“I've ordered several dishes from this place over the years... I have never been disappointed. Portions are decent, flavors are authentic, staff isn't rude & unwelcoming. I have OCD & I'm very picky about how I like my food plated... I know this can be annoying for some, but this place has never given me grief about it. We're paying for it, so oblige. All in all... I would highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Usually I don’t trust high ratings with only a few stars but I tried today while waiting on some work to get done and definitely left full and satisfied. Can definitely recommend their stew and fried chicken. Will be returning when next I’m in the area.“

“This place man I used to hit here every morning my partner and I got breakfast, unfortunately the last cook left and this new guy gave me parboiled rice, I hate that stuff, overall the food is great get rid of that rice and it's a definite “

“Its rare to go to a jamaican restaurant and they have a full comprehensive menu with all items available 7 days a week. In most places they only serve certain items on certain days. Everything is available everyday here. And the taste is top notch. From now on, I will come here everytime I'm in NYC.“

“The taste of the breakfast: porridge, ackee n saltfish is superb: 5 stars. The portions are amazing. The service is okay, but they run out of breakfast quickly. The atmosphere doesn't look very inviting. It says: come in, get your food and get out. The place is dim and could use a face lift. I notice a lot of caribbean restaurants around here are kinda dim.Recommend visiting on the early side if you want don't want to leave empty handed.“

“I like that they offer a $10 lunch special, including veg and plantain with a soda...but it's only chicken. But seriously...you not gonna oder just that! You gotta get a patty or festival or something else that catches your eye. I had the curry chicken (a little spice but good) and a beef patty, bc they were out of chicken. I ate almost everything...and I don't feel bad about it! Will visit again, but try to avoid the out of school kids.“

“Current chef is on point, recommend trying now but who knows what the food will be if the chef goes, just like any other Jamaican restaurant the guy in the back is the real test of whether or not the food is good, this one knows what he's doing and the lady's serving the food ain't too bad, the little attitude they give to everyone is their way of letting you the food is good“

“Ordered fried chicken and beef soup, they didn't have the soup and I really appreciate the effort that was put into not just calling to update me but the extra step that Sherene took to call Uber Eats so I could be refunded. As always the food was delicious and very well packaged.“

“The best food of any kind . The owners, and staff are the greatest. Safe, Clean well respected restaurant in Mt.vernon, NY. I E.A.T.S., almost everyday. Lol.. A vast variety of delicious foods and desserts too. So my recommendation.. is too E.A.T.S... One love✊?“

“When I say these folks are genuinely kind-hearted, I mean it—it's a rare find to encounter a Caribbean restaurant where the staff radiates happiness instead of serving up an attitude. The prices here are quite reasonable, making it easy on the wallet. The portions are generous and satisfying, truly making every bite worthwhile. Everything is freshly prepared right before your eyes; I visited late at night and was pleasantly surprised to see the food still bursting with flavor and freshness. I wholeheartedly recommend this charming little shop; it's an intimate space that feels welcoming. All you have to do is stop by and experience it for yourself—trust me, it’s absolutely worth it!“

“Ordered delivery, so I can’t speak on the dine-in experience, but I’ll definitely be ordering from here again. I tried their jerk chicken with rice combo, and the chicken had an authentic smoky jerk flavor though I do wish it had been a little less dry. The rice and peas were okay; not a ton of flavor and not many peas, but still acceptable. It came with a side of jerk sauce, which I appreciated for boosting the flavor.
I also had their jerk wings, which were very good, though a bit less traditional than the smoked chicken. They seemed more like wings tossed in sauce after cooking rather than smoked jerk wings.
Overall, solid food and worth a repeat order.“

“They don’t sell anything that I haven’t enjoyed , from a variety of soups , a full meal , small bites (fried whitening, festival, fried dumplings, porridge, etc ) I love ❤️ franks soup bowl“

“I’ve been coming here for years and they never disappoint! They serve quality and quantity as they welcome you with the island vibes !“

“The food was delicious. I used to go all the time (2021) and get fried chicken, but they didn't have it. So I got curry chicken and... IT TASTED LIKE CRACK (super delicious). There was only 1 worker and she was nice (my dad knows people there) and it's was kinda dark but the atmosphere was okay overall.“

“I Ordered the Large Oxtails and J*** BBQ Chicken . Both dishes were good and definitely worth the detour we took to get there. Oxails wasn't tough, it was almostmeltingin my mouth. The server was very nice and was ok with answering my questions. So service 5, taste food 5 but the decor of the store is definitely a 2. Don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong. it's a good store and I would definitely eat here a million more times.“

“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.“