50 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Lyndhurst

“If you’re in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, and craving a culinary adventure that blends the bold flavors of the Caribbean with the savory delights of the Mediterranean, look no further than Lyndhurst Jerk & Gyro Spot. This vibrant eatery offers an unforgettable eating experience, marked by mouthwatering dishes, warm hospitality, amazing music, and a welcoming atmosphere. The flavors are explosive.“

“My wife and I generally eat for five people, we ordered 4 small plates and 2 mains, still looking into dessert. Each dish had its own layer of perfection with unique flavors and exquisite presentation. I’d say a restaurant on its way to becoming Michelin…..bravo! Oh and the ole school hip hop added to the vibe. Enjoyed this dinner date immensely!👏👏👏👏😍😍😍😎😎😎“

“Great place, great environment and good vibes.😀“

“I was greeted with a warm welcome and smile. I ordered paratha roti, dhalpourie roti, doubles and Trini chinese. Everything was delicious and very authentic. The owner is super friendly and welcoming!

Will definitely be back!“

“Great service, Great food“

“The food was delicious. SMACKING. It was hot, fresh, and perfect and they also give you suggestions based on your ability to tolerate spiciness. Hubby and I got the jerk chicken with rice and peas, cabbage, and plantain. They were so sweet and the place is immaculately clean. Will definitely be back.“

“What an experience!!!

Absolutely amazing food, energy, and people

Cannot wait to go back.

We started off at Bar Kabawa. The music and vibe there is great. Then headed over to Kabawa

Here are a few highlights

Chuletas Can Can: love it. This is a must get. Insane flavor and crunch and juiciness. I loved putting the meat in the goat curry sauce. That’s the trick chef Mike taught us!! I can’t describe how amazing this is.

Goat: Super flavorful, a bit of spice, great great flavor. We got extra curry sauce which was amazing

Plantain with eggs & caviar: my husband was obsessed with this. It was okay to me but he loved it!!

Pepper sauce: asked for some of this on the side. Yes!!!! Amazing scotch bonnet flavor

Bar Kabawa bites

Solomon Gundy: Wow. Wow. Get it.

Pickled Okra: I love okra and this was next level

Daiquiri: well balanced drink over shaved ice. Fave drink of the night

This was a great culinary tour of the Caribbean

The staff was amazing by the way. We sat by chef Mike who was so personable and clearly passionate about what he does. Super fun and high energy. He was truly impressed by the amount of food we ordered and our ability to finish it.

10/10 will be back!!“

“This place is a gem!

Food: We got the Oxtail Rigatoni and Jerk Chicken with rice and beans. Incredibly delicious!! The food was incredibly fresh and tasty, even after 2 days in the fridge after we took leftovers, it tasted really good.

Drinks: Marvarita was really good, sugarcane spritz was warm and not very good, you can pass.

Atmosphere: We went at 5pm on a Sunday, there was live music, hilarious singer who complemented people sitting around.

Service: 11/10. Barbara(the owner) is lovely, she came and said hi, chatted with us and even took our order. Our server was Anthony, delightful man, felt like he was a cousin. we felt like we were so welcome and KNOWN in the restaurant.

Pricepoint: ridiculously reasonable esp being in Greenwich.

This will be our go to Jamaican spot from this point on.“

“I came across this place as I was walking up 9th Street soon as I walked in the music was great very inviting drinks very generous!!! I will definitely be having either brunch lunch or dinner here!!!“

“Always drove past this place and wondered what it would be like. Finally stopped by today and they did not disappoint! The oxtail patty is a 10/10, would definitely recommend! Overall, the oxtail, reg and bbq jerk chicken patties are all worth stopping for.“

“The best Jerk Chicken in New Jersey. Not oven jerk chicken. The jerk lamb is out of this world. You will keep coming back over and over again once you try it. Everything is made to order sometimes the wait time is long but it’s worth it 👏🏾🙌🏾“

“Ate here for the first time with my sisters, and we had a fantastic experience. Our server, cherrylynn, gave us a run down of the menu and was very attentive. We had the jerked chicken wings and yuca fries and were in love. Would be dining here again“

“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.“

“Great!!!“

““Delicious food and great service, compliments to the chef!” 👨‍🍳 🙌🏽👊🔥“

“Vibes? Wonderful. Food? Immaculate. Very welcoming environment and customer service was excellent. At the end of the day, we’re here for the food and it was amazing!! We had jerk chicken and curry chicken along with Rasta pasta and rice & peas. Flavors on point and we will be back! Highly recommend!!“

“Popped in for some food after hitting the pool - everything was so fresh. I got the fritura and was blessed with a massive portion of fried, fresh, incredible meats, cheese, and plantains. The chicken was so moist and juicy, the chicharron was deeply flavorful and had me floored; truly so fresh, tasted like a mama made it for me. My partner got the pernil and it was also incredible. 10/10!!!“

“i really enjoyed myself at omar's. the food is definitely great & i feel like you get more than you paid for especially with the jerk chicken. the ambience is nice, it gives a cute little date night spot if you're into caribbean flair. overall had a good time and would definitely go back!“

“Great authentic Trini cuisine. Very friendly and welcoming!“

“Great staff and even better food 💜“

“I've been here several times but, this was the first time I asked for veggie paella & asked them to add shrimp °•~ It was so good !!!

I also had Ceasar Salad & Shrimp Ceviche which was also good with lychee martinis 🥂.“

“I grew up eating Jamaican food and this is hands down the best Jamaican restaurant that I’ve been to in Brooklyn! The food is consistently delicious and made to order — no food sitting out on a heater waiting for someone to order. I’ve had the jerk shrimp, curry shrimp roti, jerk salmon, and other items and the food is always fresh, tasty, and plentiful. They sell juices and cake which are also amazing. I’ve been going here once a week since the pandemic started and I’m always so excited to get my food. The owner is amazing and is dedicated to always providing five star service and food.“

“Was walking by and saw A&J Caribbean Taste. I just had to go in and see what they had. It was like home! They had a wide range of food and I was so excited I asked for a sample of it all lol. DELICIOUS. Further, it was super generous of the server to accommodate my request. My favorite was the oxtail though all dishes were delicious. If you're missing GOOOOD Caribbean food and want a variety - and not have to wait for food preparation - this is a must visit. Compliments to the chef. This will now be one of my go-to spots whenever I come to my Newark Office.“

“My kids had an international night at school. I had no time to cook so I ordered catering from Caribbean Touch. International night came and was the food was delicious! When I went to pick up the food, the oxtails were not quite ready, though everything else in my order was good to go. They later brought the oxtail to the school for me. When the oxtail arrived it was per-fection, the meat was tender and dropping off the bone. The oxtail was well worth the wait. Those who stopped by my table raved about the food and I plugged Caribbean Touch the entire time. Fantastic job!“

“Great Roti and friendly service!“

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

“Jamaican cuisine out of this world !! Beef , Chicken , and Veggie Patties. Spicy Buns .. Coco bread plus more“

“best Caribbean food in New Jersey!!! tasty and delicious food 😋“

“Highly Recommended!! Especially for large parties! Went with a group of 20. We had the back room all to ourselves!! Which included our own bathroom and backyard space! It felt like a private party as we were able to get up and mingle with one another without bothering other diners. The food was excellent and the service was even better !!! Thank you for everything ISHMEL !!!“

“We truly enjoyed every drop. Gone in 60 seconds!! 😋“

“me and my partner go around tasting food we was taken care of by Jennifer and Hillary very nice they was so friendly gave me and my partner taste of soup omg so good by the way 🤤 i order
oxtail with rice and cabbage side of mac
my partner order curry chicken
we both enjoyed our food taste was great i do prefer more spicy but beside that its GREAT! i recommend this place ..“

“We were so fortunate to have Culcha Caribbean bring their food truck to our Fall company bbq. Employees thanked me for getting them. They sold out before the lobster truck if that tells you anything!“

“The food is amazing. I'm a huge fan“

“They make real jerk chicken! ON THE GRILL! Tasted it with one meal and I bought more to take home so my family know it’s the real deal… definitely coming back and often 😇 additionally! They have 2 very friendly cashiers/servers which is usually hard to find. Met the owner and he also seems to be a nice guy… I don’t write reviews often unless I received bad service but today it is the opposite! People nice and food nicer! 🥰“

“Today was my first time trying this spot, I got the curry goat with Mac & cheese and plantains. It was delicious!!! There guava passion juice makes you want to bust a whine, and as a Trinidadian I approve of their sorrel, the ginger isn’t overpowering. I will absolutely be returning.“

“YUM! Great service, from the minute we walked in! The friendly hostess recognized us from a previous visit, the wait staff were on point, the chef came over to our table with complimentary soup, the music was upbeat and our food was delicious! Great vibes, highly recommend!“

“We were so fortunate to have Culcha Caribbean bring their food truck to our Fall company bbq. Employees thanked me for getting them. They sold out before the lobster truck if that tells you anything!“

“First of all (Doing my happy dance-while eating) it doesn’t make no sense how ON POINT my food is right now. Grant it this is my first time eating at this restaurant (at work and needed something to eat and it was across the street) but this cabbage and carrots (has a light sweet-spice) taste like gold. Rice and peas are cooked to purrrrrrfection!!!!!! Lets talk about the Curry Chicken ? (BABY) I normally do not eat curry chicken because it’s messy and it never speaks to my stomach and soul but FINALLY “I’M IN L❤️VE.” New customer for the life of your store front (Right here). Let me finish eating my food.Don’t forget to try to Pineapple Ginger drink !!!! BYE ✌️“

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

“We absolutely love this place! We’d been wanting to visit for a while, but since most of my hospital appointments were in the mornings, we hadn’t had the chance until now. It was well worth the wait—the jerk chicken and sides were incredible, full of flavor and perfectly prepared. The atmosphere was warm and lively, with great music and an inviting ambience. On top of that, the lady who helped us was wonderfully pleasant and attentive, making the whole experience even better. We can’t wait to come back and try more from the menu!“

“I had the doubles and previous have gotten many different things off of their menu and they have. Ot missed overall a good and fast experience every time. Everything is made fresh so I call ahead and when I'm there its ready. Great food and service.“

“We truly enjoyed every drop. Gone in 60 seconds!! 😋“

“This food is definitely worth the money and you get what you pay for....5 STARS“

“This place is amazing! On Monday April 23rd they fed the Orange High school Marching Band for FREE after meeting the Band at orange Family day in Orange Park on April 21st. I went back today April 25th to pick up dinner for my family and I was very pleased! Let’s support and welcome this new business to the City of Orange!!!“

“Whether your from the south or the city you wanna try this best version of homemade baked Mac and cheese I've ever had in a soulfood restaurant oh and the prices is the best and cheapest in town I'm telling yall come out and try this you won't be disappointed: J*** CHICKEN OXTAILS TURKEY WONGS COME ON OUT YALL ITS THE BEST TELL THEM NIKKI SENT YOU ....ENJOY AS I KNOW YOU WILL“

“I rarely leave reviews but it’s definitely warranted when I do. Customer service was great. They answered my emails fast and kept me updated throughout my shipment progress. I was skeptical to order off of their site initially because there were no reviews but I am happy to be the first. I will definitely order again and let others know of this site!“

“The best Dominican food in the area“