St Bess Jamaican Restaurant

I’ve worked near, passed by, and wanted to try the food here for years. It was also rumored that a former coworker was part owner of this restaurant/bar. I finally got a chance to stop by today and experience Jamaican food at its best. I ordered a pound of jerk chicken and a large curry chicken dinner to take home to the family. It took 90 minutes to get home and warm up the dinner and we were not disappointed. Authentic and flavorful is all I have to say. The staff was friendly and I hope they remember to tell Mike I said hello.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Pork, Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken

Everything I've had here is fire, jerk chicken jerk pork, sweet potato pudding 🔥🔥🔥 customer service elite!!! Next time oxtail

Food: 5

Service: 5

I've been waiting for my food for an hour and the workers only make fun of one

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

If you want to get real authentic Jamaican food this is the place. I ordered the stew pork with rice and peas and each bite was delight, the rice and peas was bursting with flavors and the pork was cooked to perfection.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Stew Peas

St Bess is allways clean and refreshing quiet when it's quiet time and light noise when it's party time its the perfect hangout spot in the Bronx walking Distance from the #2 train at wakefield 241st walking Distance from to mount Vernon lots of shopping area very near at least two Hospitals and two police percent/police stations nice nice place customer service top of the chain Food Mmmmmmmm ???Drinks fantastic 2 RESTROOMS 2 FOR MEN AND 1FOR FEMALES A THEY'RE ALLWAYS CLEAN AND SMELLING REALLY FRESH EVEN THE MEN AND YOU KNOW THAT MEN REST ROOMS ARE ALLWAYS NOT SO NICE NO NO NOT ST BESS I MAN LOVE THE SPOT IT'S JUST A NICE HANG OUT SPOT I MAN AND MANY MORE PEOPLE SAY SO.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was fresh and flavor was good. Not overly salty like other Jamaican spots in the area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Ackee & Salt Fish

A Culinary Gem!From the moment I stepped into St. Bess Jamaican Restaurant, I knew I was in for a genuine Jamaican culinary journey. The ambiance whisked me away to the warm, vibrant streets of Jamaica, setting the stage for an extraordinary dining experience.The standout star for me was undoubtedly the Curry Chicken. Each bite was a burst of rich, nuanced flavors, perfectly blending spices that enveloped the tender, succulent chicken. The sauce was a masterpiece – a harmonious balance of aromatic spices that left me savoring every spoonful.But the culinary delights didn't stop there. The Oxtails were a nostalgic nod to the heart of Jamaica. They were cooked to perfection, tender to the point of melting in your mouth, and seasoned in a way that took me straight back to the comforting, home-cooked meals of the island.And let's talk about the Jerk Sauce – simply divine! It's evident that St. Bess has mastered this iconic Jamaican specialty. The sauce struck the perfect balance between the fiery kick of the Scotch Bonnet peppers and a subtle sweetness that lingered delightfully on the palate. It's undoubtedly the best I've had in the area, maybe even beyond.I must also give a special mention to the Fried Dumplings. These golden-brown beauties were the epitome of the perfect dumpling, with an exterior that had just the right amount of crunch, giving way to a soft, fluffy interior. They were the perfect accompaniment to the rich, flavorful mains.St. Bess is more than a restaurant; it's a culinary haven that embodies the soul and spirit of Jamaica. Every dish tells a story, every flavor takes you on a journey. It's safe to say that St. Bess has become my new go-to spot for when I crave authentic Jamaican cuisine. It's not just about the food; it's about the experience, the culture, and the unmistakable warmth of Jamaican hospitality. A hearty thank you to the team at St. Bess – you've truly captured the essence of Jamaica on a plate!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken

Place feels dead, not really vibrant, rice and peas was mushy, jerk chicken was

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken

Ordered some ackee and salt fish. There was barely any salt fish which made the dish bland being that the salt fish is where the flavor is at. I’ll give them another try in the future, but I’m in no rush.

Food: 2

They have good communication with the delivery guys if they don't have something I want they provide me suggestions or substitution ..I like that

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Stew Chicken, Tropical Rhytm's Mango Carrot, Stew Peas, Cow Foot, Fry Chicken, Fish Dinner, Jerk Chicken, Ting, Welch's Brand Grape Juice

Ordered some ackee and salt fish. There was barely any salt fish which made the dish bland being that the salt fish is where the flavor is at. I’ll give them another try in the future, but I’m in no rush.

Food: 2

They have good communication with the delivery guys if they don't have something I want they provide me suggestions or substitution ..I like

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Stew Chicken, Tropical Rhytm

Found this in my food I was so disgusted wanting to ? ? vomit pay so much for it oxtail was very very salty and nasty ? and the rice was yuck ?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Stew Chicken, Jerk Chicken

Recently move to the Bronx n found this restaurant, the food is so damn delicious!! I tried other Jamaican restaurants n this one is my favorite! I love the cow foot n j*** pork with rice n peas!! N to top it off, the lady serving is so pleasant n polite… I was considering what to eat n she was there waiting for me to make up my mind! 10/10‼️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful customer service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5