50 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Montclair

“Love the veggie platter ! Favorite. Mac & cheese. Good food, good service, good people ❣️“

“Searched for a resturant through resturant.com and this was one of the places. They didn't accept the coupon that was ok because the food was so great I wanted to pay cash. Nadia was the server with a beautiful smile. Such beautiful spirit. Kind and helpful. Small place but the atmosphere was so great Christian music was playing. The food was excellent and well seasoned. The portions was on point. Had the oxtail peas and rice cabbage and plantains. My mouth bus watering vas I think about. My sister had the same but salad instead box cabbage. I will return again. I will try Akai this time“

“Tasty Food very good Variety and quality,Service is great and friendly Staff.I have been a Customer for 15 years by far the best Jamaican Restaurant in Essex County.I recommend very highly.“

“Food was good! Service was great, thank you Juan Camilo! We'll come back.“

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

“The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor! The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant had a cozy atmosphere. Definitely coming back soon!“

“Bought doubles and a curry chicken wrap roti and this was ones of the best tasting wrap rotis I've had in awhile. The curry itself and the inside condiments were flavorful and very tasty. The doubles as well was very good. Only tried these 2 items but I'm sure the rest of the menu items are just as delicious. Would definitely recommend and would be going back.“

“The joy I’m feeling as I type this review is indescribable. FINALLY, I have found a PROPER Jamaican restaurant with PROPER JERK food and for a reasonable price. The chef is in the back GRILLINGGGGG that meat- oxtail, chicken, goat meat, beef ribs. Meat, that I as a Jamaican, never imagined could be jerked, they jerk and it’s delicious. The flavors and the tender meat- just wow. SB: If you dont like sauce, just be sure to ask for some on the side because they automatically put it on there.

This is literally a gem in for the state of NJ for sure. I’m telling ya’ll, I have been to MANYYYYY restaurants and the jerk is always baked. People are out here eating baked chicken, calling it jerk and NO THANKS. If you want real, authentic, Jamaican jerk, this is the place to go. I promise you won’t be disappointed. I wish I had pictures to attach but, it’s gone, finished, and eaten lol“

“My husband and I went here after monster jam, saw that it was within waking distance of the prudential center and we decided to go check it out.This restaurant is beautifully decorated! There were many places to take photos, a lovely seating area with comfortable pillows, and there was a wall of fame of various Caribbean Islands. It smelled fresh and clean inside and you can see the staff takes great care of their restaurant. The food!!! Jessum peace!!! The food was excellent! I ordered the stew chicken with rice and peas and Mac n cheese. My husband ordered curry goat with white rice and veggies. We eat had a beef patty as a starter. The patties dem taste like bak ah yard! The Curry goat was like something we would find at a 9 night back in Jamaica and the stew chicken was very flavorful. I didn't want the meal to end. We ordered food to take home with us to eat during the snow storm. The meal brought my husband to tears giving him a nostalgic feeling of home. We will return again!“

“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“

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

“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.“

“I grew up on Jamaican beef patty but these patties are not a snack they are a whole meal. These patties are exploding with meat or your favorite stuffing like ackee and salt fish. You will not be disappointed. Come to Y.U.P.P. for the ultimate patty experience.“

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

“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.“

“I drove from Boston to New Jersey for the Memorial weekend, i intended to vigorously eat my country made cuisine and Lakay Restaurant met all expectations. The ingredients was purely implemented with love and the right dosage. The griot was well fried, the djondjon rice had the authentic taste. The manager accommodated my patience with a Haitian mac and cheese(Delicious). The only recommendation is that the menu is not displayed whether digitally or physically but if you know your Haitian Meal that is the place to be.“

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

“Great Roti and friendly service!“

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

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

“First off, I want to say that I never planned on stopping in. I was in the area because I was touring and Dean greeted me with a smile and a wave from the window. When I came back around and let him know I was interested in the menu options, he started tell me about his discounts and promotions. Unfortunately most of those things were meet, and I'm vegetarian so I asked if he had any vegetarian options and that I was hoping for patty and plantain.

He told me he did have callaloo+ kale and an ackee patty. He made them himself, and even gave me a complimentary drink. I chose sorrel, one of my favorite drinks growing up.

He packed them neatly and gave me some extra bag so I could carry it, and when I finally got to the house I was able to take a bite of each patty. At least I planned it to just be a bite.

When I tell you the flavors, the creaminess, the reminder of home just slap me in the tongue! I was in heaven. The sorrel was surprisingly sweet and delicious and I had to force myself to stop drinking it so fast. If I hadn't been so hungry and the food wasn't so good. I would have some pictures to show y'all, when I say I tore that food UP. I did not get paid for this, he did not ask me to write a review, but the food was just so.dang.good.

I found my new spot for some authentic Jamaican food. Thanks Dean!!“

“Highly recommend this fantastic spot! Run by two amazing women. They serve delicious, aromatic Caribbean dishes with generous portion sizes and great value. If you happen to be in the area, please stop by and try them out. You would love it“

“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! 🥰“

“Such a pleasure to work with Aiyana on hosting my first networking event! Since I didn't have much experience, I asked Aiyana for recommendations on how much food (with variety) to feed all the guests. She was so patient and helpful throughout the process. The food was delicious! The guests love the food. Aiyana & Keith set up everything so nicely for me. They went above and beyond in providing exceptional service. Both of them are very diligent and kind people. I'm so glad I worked with them. They know how to treat people right and deliver the best service. I hope to do business with them again!“

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

“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 ✌️“

“The best Dominican food in the area“

“The Food is Fantastic and creative.“

“The food here is sooo good. Me and my friend were recommended to come here and get something for our Halloween movie watch party. So we said why not? We were not disappointed in the slightest bit. You can smell the food down the street and the atmosphere when you walk in is 10/10. The staff inside are so nice. The portion are hefty and plentiful. The food was so delicious. I got their shrimp, fish and wings plate with fried okra, potato salad and sweet potato fries. My friend got the catfish, wings and fries plate with collard greens, candied yams and fried sweet plantains. We also decided to get their peach cobbler wings. Worth every penny.“

“Came in around 8pm after worked, tired from work, didn’t want to travel for my normal place I go for my west Indian food , I find this little gem and ordered to my dietary standards, got curry goat and all veggies and food was fresh tasting and very well seasoned and tender, was a bit surprised as I don’t like trying new places , definitely will be back to try different menu options, service is great and a welcoming atmosphere.. Highly recommended“

“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!!!“

“good food great music. nice atmosphere 👌“

“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!“

“Food is good but stop cutting corners. I been buying food from you for over a year now and it was always delicious. But this last time I got dried up chicken, two dry legs, and a thigh cut in half, in all three of my food. Stop cutting corners. It only ruined your reputation. You're good the way you do things. Be who you are!“

“I had an amazing experience here. The food is truly authentic and tastes like real home-cooked Jamaican meals. The curry goat is exceptional—perfectly seasoned, tender, and full of flavor. The rice and peas with the brown rice was absolutely amazing and paired perfectly with the meal.

What also stood out was the service. The staff is patient, welcoming, and very helpful. They take the time to explain the dishes if you have questions and are incredibly flexible and accommodating. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and the experience they provide.

Everything was perfect from the food to the service. If you are looking for authentic Jamaican cuisine and great hospitality, I highly recommend this place. I will definitely be coming back.

Marlene“

“This place is definitely one of the best restaurants in the area. Whenever I go there I am truly pleased. They keep their very high standard service and the highest level of food they provide. You always win with this place. Very recommended.“

“She’s very neat in all she Does❤️❤️❤️🙌🏿🙌🏿love the Delicious food“

“Took a friend of mine here for the cow foot soup and he Loved it ...now he saying he should have gotten 2 soups so he could have had one for his 6 hour trip down the highway...Curry goat was excellent and soup superb...Thank You Mr R...??????“

“I went here and tried their oxtails and rice and peas, which the oxtails was so fatty for $25. The Rasta pasta with your chicken was delicious. The chicken was so juicy and tasteful. The mac & cheese was OK out of 5 I’ll give it a 3 it is better than a lot of Jamaican restaurants that sell mac & cheese. They do not know how to cook mac & cheese but all I all theirs was ok.

The fried chicken was OK. And I also ordered my Aunt oxtails and rice and beans which my total came up to $100. Plus I got two of a juices for eight dollars which I did not like so $16 went down the drain. The oxtails were flavorful but super fatty. How are you selling small fatty oxtails for $25 with so much fat on them is ridiculous to me. Overall, I will give this place a 4 out of 5. The only reason why they’re not getting a five is because I did not appreciate those oxtails being fatty.“

“The food was very delicious and well prepared. The rice was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and fresh. The salad tasted great, fresh and well seasoned, and the fries were crispy and delicious. The portion size was good, the presentation was clean, and the service was fast.
I highly recommend this place ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The place is clean and beautiful, with a very welcoming atmosphere. The staff is friendly and professional, and the service was fast and efficient.“

“Great food and atmosphere I recommend this place to everyone I work with. I'm becoming their best customer lol“

“I visited Sashey's for the first time on April 23 and I must say the food I ordered (curry goat with rice and peas and a brown stew fish) was excellent! In addition, the customer service was on point. I definitely will return again. Take my word, if you want good, authentic Jamaican food, Sashey's is the place.“

“My go to place in the morning for breakfast! The owner Keith is super nice and friendly, he introduced me to their Baked & Salt fish, and I have been hooked on it ever since!
I also love walking into this establishment early in the morning, they are always playing Gospel music and it’s the best way to start the day!“