Food is great especially the steam fish, bring your own drinkVegetarian options: Order ahead
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rasta Pasta, Steamed Snapper
Allison Benites
Surprised this place doesn't have many reviews. I thought it was delicious!
Ethel Hughes
Surprised this place doesn't have many reviews. I thought it was delicious!
Justin W
It is so nice that a town like Boonton, NJ has such a diversity of restaurants with many foreign flavors. Eric's Jamaican cuisine was wonderful. I tried their Beef and Cheese Patty for a snack the other day and it was very good. The crust was nice and flaky and filled with a nice portion of ground spicy beef and cheese nicely melted inside. It was a nice sized patty. I also got to try one of the their deep fried dumplings which I took home and it warmed up perfectly. It was a nice sized fried ball of dough that was perfect with a little jam or maybe honey. The service was really nice and the woman that helped me went over the menu when I asked a couple of questions about the cuisine. The smells when you enter the restaurant are amazing.
Sandra Fisher
Food is great, fry bread fruit, fry dumplings, breakfast serve all day
Aya E.
You ever crave Jamaican food and when you look it up, there's actually a Jamaican spot nearby! I was excited to check out Eric's especially after seeing they had plantains which is definitely one of my food obsessions. I ordered the Small J*** Chicken Plate (~$12). It comes with j*** chicken, rice and peas, some cabbage, and 2 plantains. Due to the pandemic, there's no seating so I grabbed my food and was on my way. The j*** chicken was bursting with flavor! The char from the chicken and amount of seasoning on there was no joke. I liked the rice and peas a lot. If there is ever any other rice option, do yourself a favor and DON'T get it; it's all about the rice and peas. Their was so little of the cabbage and it was such a minor part of the meal that it didn't make a difference to me. I think I would have preferred a more fresh element in the plate. The biggest disappointment was the plantains. Unfortunately, they were pretty dry and lacked flavor or depth. It just didn't seem as fresh as I expected. Despite this, it turned out to be a good, filling meal. The meats are definitely well-seasoned and bursting with flavors. The sides might be hit or miss depending on freshness.
Amoi H.
I met some friend here and I was pleasantly surprised by the authenticity of the food! It look like seh Booton a gwan wid tingz man! Guh deh! Who knew one could find authentic Jamaican food way out in Boonton? Certainly not I. The service was friendly and we closed the place out with our carrying on's and they were great out about it. Keep up the great work Eric!
Sandra lFisher
Food is great, fry bread fruit, fry dumplings, breakfast serve all day
Courtney W.
Amazing food! Frequently come here for a quick and delicious lunch. The food is always tasty and staff are extremely friendly!
MyChelle P.
I went in for pick up today and was very happy with the cleanliness, the customer service, and the overall vibe. This was the best food I've had while in quarantine. It definitely had a home cooked meal feeling. This will be one of our weekly go to places.
Decent and authentic Jamaican food. Came here with a big group of friends and had a great time. The food is very authentic, but perhaps it was the end of the night that they didn't have all the dishes available so we had to order around the menu. We had the curried goat, oxtail, cow foot, and whole fish. The curried goat was well braised and the sauce was good, however it was a bit salty. The oxtail and cow foot were great texture, perfectly cooked with just a bit of "pull" for the bite. The whole fish was bland and left little to be desired. The service was very friendly, and for that, I would totally come back again earlier in the weekend so that I can try everything on their menu to give it a more updated review.
Christine L.
Came here starving, and left satisfied. Eric's Jamaican Cuisine is an authentic, little gem on the main street of Boonton. We went around 6pm on a Saturday. Most people seemed to be doing take out, but we wanted to sit in. We were the only ones eating in. We placed our order at the cashier, settled at a table, and the food came out around five minutes later. FOOD: The menu is simple, but less is more. We ordered the J*** Chicken and Oxtail entrees (options: small or large, we chose small). Both the chicken and oxtail were evidently slow-cooked with love and tender care because they just slid off the bone so smoothly. The j*** chicken is a staple - must try! - it was a little bit of smokey, little sweet, little spicy, a lot of rich seasoning. The rice, peas, vegetables, and plantains added the perfect balance of flavor to the chicken. Every bite was enjoyable. Even though we ordered small sizes, the portions were generous. So, when food tastes wonderful, workers are polite, and the space was clean and welcoming, it means I hope to come back soon!
Alyssa K.
The j*** chicken and chicken stew are delicious and the staff is friendly. My only problem is that the pieces of chicken are cut into chuncks through the bone rather than through the joints. This causes bits of bone to break off in the stew. It ruins their delicious food when you keep biting down on bone pieces and have to spit it out. I would be back in a hurry if it wasn't for this.
Kingsley C.
Excellent. The best Jamaican food I've had period. Quick service and friendly staff. I hope they post their menu and photos on this site so they get more business. Oxtails and j*** chicken are excellent. Awesome plantains also.! The rice and beans are A1.
Steve A.
I've been traveling a lot lately, so I don't have much food at home. This includes vegetables. As I was deciding whether to buy vegetables, I thought about whether there were any local restaurants I haven't tried yet. Ah, yes, Eric's. People have been telling me to eat here for months and I just... haven't. I also haven't used my expensive new bike since I bought it in the summer. Tonight, I killed two birds with one stone, and biked down the hill to Eric's. Turns out people are right. No, they don't cook the chicken while you wait. That's not how this works. They spend hours slow-cooking it to fall off the bone perfection, then quickly heat it up when you order. The rice and peas had plenty of flavor and soaked up the brown stew nicely. The chicken was plentiful and perfectly done. Everything goes together in this dish. This place knows how to cook and knows how to be Jamiacan. Now I've got two new notes to take care of: 1) Come back for the tripe and beans and other unusual dishes, 2) Come for a Saturday breakfast and finally eat ackee. Hopefully we aren't talking another 3 years for those to happen.
Food is great especially the steam fish, bring your own drinkVegetarian options: Order ahead
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rasta Pasta, Steamed Snapper
Surprised this place doesn't have many reviews. I thought it was delicious!
Surprised this place doesn't have many reviews. I thought it was delicious!
It is so nice that a town like Boonton, NJ has such a diversity of restaurants with many foreign flavors. Eric's Jamaican cuisine was wonderful. I tried their Beef and Cheese Patty for a snack the other day and it was very good. The crust was nice and flaky and filled with a nice portion of ground spicy beef and cheese nicely melted inside. It was a nice sized patty. I also got to try one of the their deep fried dumplings which I took home and it warmed up perfectly. It was a nice sized fried ball of dough that was perfect with a little jam or maybe honey. The service was really nice and the woman that helped me went over the menu when I asked a couple of questions about the cuisine. The smells when you enter the restaurant are amazing.
Food is great, fry bread fruit, fry dumplings, breakfast serve all day
You ever crave Jamaican food and when you look it up, there's actually a Jamaican spot nearby! I was excited to check out Eric's especially after seeing they had plantains which is definitely one of my food obsessions. I ordered the Small J*** Chicken Plate (~$12). It comes with j*** chicken, rice and peas, some cabbage, and 2 plantains. Due to the pandemic, there's no seating so I grabbed my food and was on my way. The j*** chicken was bursting with flavor! The char from the chicken and amount of seasoning on there was no joke. I liked the rice and peas a lot. If there is ever any other rice option, do yourself a favor and DON'T get it; it's all about the rice and peas. Their was so little of the cabbage and it was such a minor part of the meal that it didn't make a difference to me. I think I would have preferred a more fresh element in the plate. The biggest disappointment was the plantains. Unfortunately, they were pretty dry and lacked flavor or depth. It just didn't seem as fresh as I expected. Despite this, it turned out to be a good, filling meal. The meats are definitely well-seasoned and bursting with flavors. The sides might be hit or miss depending on freshness.
I met some friend here and I was pleasantly surprised by the authenticity of the food! It look like seh Booton a gwan wid tingz man! Guh deh! Who knew one could find authentic Jamaican food way out in Boonton? Certainly not I. The service was friendly and we closed the place out with our carrying on's and they were great out about it. Keep up the great work Eric!
Food is great, fry bread fruit, fry dumplings, breakfast serve all day
Amazing food! Frequently come here for a quick and delicious lunch. The food is always tasty and staff are extremely friendly!
I went in for pick up today and was very happy with the cleanliness, the customer service, and the overall vibe. This was the best food I've had while in quarantine. It definitely had a home cooked meal feeling. This will be one of our weekly go to places.
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Decent and authentic Jamaican food. Came here with a big group of friends and had a great time. The food is very authentic, but perhaps it was the end of the night that they didn't have all the dishes available so we had to order around the menu. We had the curried goat, oxtail, cow foot, and whole fish. The curried goat was well braised and the sauce was good, however it was a bit salty. The oxtail and cow foot were great texture, perfectly cooked with just a bit of "pull" for the bite. The whole fish was bland and left little to be desired. The service was very friendly, and for that, I would totally come back again earlier in the weekend so that I can try everything on their menu to give it a more updated review.
Came here starving, and left satisfied. Eric's Jamaican Cuisine is an authentic, little gem on the main street of Boonton. We went around 6pm on a Saturday. Most people seemed to be doing take out, but we wanted to sit in. We were the only ones eating in. We placed our order at the cashier, settled at a table, and the food came out around five minutes later. FOOD: The menu is simple, but less is more. We ordered the J*** Chicken and Oxtail entrees (options: small or large, we chose small). Both the chicken and oxtail were evidently slow-cooked with love and tender care because they just slid off the bone so smoothly. The j*** chicken is a staple - must try! - it was a little bit of smokey, little sweet, little spicy, a lot of rich seasoning. The rice, peas, vegetables, and plantains added the perfect balance of flavor to the chicken. Every bite was enjoyable. Even though we ordered small sizes, the portions were generous. So, when food tastes wonderful, workers are polite, and the space was clean and welcoming, it means I hope to come back soon!
The j*** chicken and chicken stew are delicious and the staff is friendly. My only problem is that the pieces of chicken are cut into chuncks through the bone rather than through the joints. This causes bits of bone to break off in the stew. It ruins their delicious food when you keep biting down on bone pieces and have to spit it out. I would be back in a hurry if it wasn't for this.
Excellent. The best Jamaican food I've had period. Quick service and friendly staff. I hope they post their menu and photos on this site so they get more business. Oxtails and j*** chicken are excellent. Awesome plantains also.! The rice and beans are A1.
I've been traveling a lot lately, so I don't have much food at home. This includes vegetables. As I was deciding whether to buy vegetables, I thought about whether there were any local restaurants I haven't tried yet. Ah, yes, Eric's. People have been telling me to eat here for months and I just... haven't. I also haven't used my expensive new bike since I bought it in the summer. Tonight, I killed two birds with one stone, and biked down the hill to Eric's. Turns out people are right. No, they don't cook the chicken while you wait. That's not how this works. They spend hours slow-cooking it to fall off the bone perfection, then quickly heat it up when you order. The rice and peas had plenty of flavor and soaked up the brown stew nicely. The chicken was plentiful and perfectly done. Everything goes together in this dish. This place knows how to cook and knows how to be Jamiacan. Now I've got two new notes to take care of: 1) Come back for the tripe and beans and other unusual dishes, 2) Come for a Saturday breakfast and finally eat ackee. Hopefully we aren't talking another 3 years for those to happen.