50 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Forest Hills

“This is a very busy restaurant, but they are efficient and we did not need to wait long for a table. The decor is nice. Large paper palm trees in the corners and an assortment of masks on the walls.

The menu looks great for non-vegetarians. Not so great for vegetarians. The paella especially looked good. One of the members in our party had chicken and shrimp. The presentation looked impressive.“

“JAMROCK JERK is NEVER a disappointment. The best thing that happened in Forest Hills. The food is great and the workers working will always make sure your order is right and if they run out they would accommodate with something else of your choice. I love yalll“

“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!👏👏👏👏😍😍😍😎😎😎“

“Celebrated my birthday here best experience ever hospitality was amazing“

“Very impressed since they was decorating the place. I was passing by every day till they finally open and I desire to try the food, I was curious and also I’m not a vegan person. When I finally try that food I just got in shock. Super tasty, delicious, the Trinidad and Dominican Republic flavors- was so down the earth. So thankful to have them at the neighborhood, the service is excellent and Yesenia and her employees super professionals. The ambiance and decoration soo relaxing- I love the food and the service, how they welcome you, is hard to find a place like that. Highly recommended to everyone- vegan or not vegan- 🥗 the talent is there and I wish them success- nice location, sparkling clean - if you are looking for good food - this is your spot-“

“Had an amazing experience! They are so accommodating and friendly! I can’t wait to go back ! Demmoy was amazing and so welcoming! One of the best experiences Iv had!“

“I visited Cross Roads Bk today and loved it. The waiter was really nice and worked efficiently even though he was the only server on the floor. The restaurant was really clean and vibrant. The food didn’t take long and it was good. My favorite dish was the paradise peach cake and ice cream! Super good! The mango habanero wings and island shrimp were also really good. I would def rate the food, service and aesthetic 10/10.“

“I enjoyed the hospitality and overall experience at Lavender Room Brooklyn. The food wasn’t bad but it definitely could use some retweaking. Taylor was my favorite part about my experience at this establishment. It felt good to support a black owned restaurant and have a great time in the meantime.“

“So this place was a total surprise. First time went I didn’t except them to serve me best ramen in Brooklyn. Jerk chicken perfectly spicy. Was so good. Better than all the ramen spots in Williamsburg. Place is quite the vibe. Fun and welcoming.“

“I loveee it here! Our server immediately came over to us to take our order, was attentive, other staff checked in on us, I’m not sure if it was the chef or owner but he came over and spoke to my partner and gave us some good vibes.
We had a curry shrimp roti and a curry chicken roti and the chicken was sooo well cooked and seasoned omg, I loved the curry shrimp roti just as well. We will definitely be back.“

“This is a cool spot. Simple but delicious food. Really enjoyed our experience!“

“If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience, Lilli is an absolute must-visit. From the moment you step through the door, you're greeted with a warm, sophisticated atmosphere that sets the stage for something special.
The menu is a masterclass in flavor and presentation. Every dish we tried was crafted with obvious care, using fresh, high-quality ingredients that really allowed the natural flavors to shine. The balance of textures and the creativity behind the flavor profiles were genuinely impressive—it’s rare to find a place that hits the mark on every single course.
What really elevates the experience, though, is the service. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable, attentive without being intrusive, and clearly passionate about what they do. Our waitress made us feel genuinely welcome and provided excellent recommendations that perfectly complemented our meal. The manager even came over and greeted us showing how much their guests are appreciated. Big shout out to the staff the experience was indeed memorable.
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just want a top-tier meal, Lilli delivers on every front. It’s rare to find a spot that combines such high-level culinary execution with such a comfortable, inviting vibe. I’m already looking forward to my next visit! Thank you for an exceptional 1st time experience.
PS - my nephew is already asking to come back lol before he leaves to go back to his country. See you soon.“

“I had a great time eating delicious food at your restaurant. My waitress name was Toya, she was committed to great service and was very friendly. The atmosphere was awesome and I definitely liked that you have a very modern style. Most importantly, every food and drink on your menu tasted great!“

“so great! the french fries are amazing and it’s so calming and welcoming. all the food looks so delicious, and the ginger beer is to dieeee for! 😉😍😍😊 if you’re in the harlem area, it’s a must try, and you cannot skip.“

“Yummy eats! Plantain sandwiches are bomb!“

“I loveee the food here. Very cozy atmosphere with great music--lovely date night vibes with the dim lighting but still illuminated enough to see/take pictures. I've tried the salmon escovitch as well as the oxtails and they were both phenomenal. They make great drinks as well, can't wait to go back!“

“OMG!!! Everyone needs to dive into the flavor of Cookerz Blend, one of Queens hidden gem on 217-84 Hempstead Ave. From the moment you walk in, you're not just a guest, you are family!!! The warm welcome from both staff and fellow diners sets the stage for an unforgettable experience. I was like, "why is everyone clapping?" Prepare your taste buds for a rollercoaster ride of deliciousness! One visit was all it took for me to fall head over heels for their mouth watering menu. Whether you're craving oxtails, irresistible jerk chicken, or hmmmmm... theeeee honey-glazed salmon that's seasoned to perfection, Cookerz Blend delivers every time! Ha, there's more, you should taste their rasta pasta, it's so divine... heavenly! Oh yes, the fried chicken wings that practically melt off the bone with each bite. oh, oh, oh, and let's not forget about the pepper steak and the curried goat - juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor. Even if you fancy yourself a kitchen whiz like myself, Cookers Blend culinary magic will keep you coming back for more. They kept pulling me back in, like what the hell is their secret ingredient? With each visit, I'm not just dining out, I'm embarking on a flavor filled journey that's keeping me hooked. Don't take my word for it, experience it for yourself, trust, you'll thank me later. Prepare to become a lifetime devotee. Thanks to ALL the staff, you got a lifetime customer!“

“I will give this place 10 stars…. I placed a huge order for my cousin repass dinner.. the food was amazing..curry goat.. pumpkin.. roti… I will def recommend this place for events… The owner is amazing very friendly.. D ROTI HUT IS THE BEST IN QUEENS!!!!!???“

“The food is always good. There was so many workers, ( someone opening the door/security, and then there was a worker on the main floor restocking/replenishing).. so many people, I guess everything was moving smooth. But to me, It was just feel a little chaotic, as to where to stand to wait for your order. There was deliveries, people using the kiosk, people in the shop ordering bake and shark having to pay for it first and then going and waiting for it. FOOD WAS GREAT!“

“Everything so delicious, so tasty, fantastic catering for family funeral event, everything well packaged and delivered properly, my guest had very happy bellies.“

“Pleasant experience and beautiful place, nice drinks! Give it a try! Music, too! 🥂“

“Great healthy love-inspired food. You just earned thousands of new fans with the CBS story. ¡excelente! Will visit when I'm back in NYC“

“Dey have rell ting fuh so an d place does always be busy, wid d occasional bacchanal behind d counter an in d kitchen, so yuh kno yuh gettin ah gud food.

Triniciti pholourie bowl have d biggest pholourie I ever see in my life (d ting properly sauced down too), issa must. Plain doubles ong is d best. Saltfish pie euphoric but is d fresh bake n shark daiz justice. Meat in d curry goat roti was a lil on d tough side, but other than that, fantastic (excellent dhalpuri, curry sauce, pumpkin, aloo, chana, bodi)!

If you've never visited and plan to stop by as a walk in customer, join the line/queue to place your order at the hot food counter (a staff member will greet you). There are several menus posted on the walls (some are on pieces of paper, then there's a huge menu above the area where the staff prepares/boxes up the orders).

After you place your order with a staff member they'll prepare/box it and send it over to the cashier. All you have to do is stay in line and wait until you get to the register to pay for your order.

While you're waiting in line, there's bread (hops, coconut bake, sada roti, etc), pastries, desserts (cassava pone, etc), and snacks (tunnock's milk chocolate caramel wafers, big foot, cheezees, tamarind ball, etc) that you can take to the register to add to your order.

There's also currant rolls, pepper sauce, red mango, plum, cherries, coconut drop, (i think i saw toolum?), etc, BEHIND the counter too! So if you see those items and you want to add them to your order, just let the cashier know when you get to the register.

There's cold beverage fridges behind the cashiering counter, so you can get a cold drink (homemade sorrel, mauby, peardrax, ginger beer, seamoss punch, peanut punch, etc).

If you're in line, please don't skip anyone, you might (will most definitely) get cuss by other customers, on top of which you will be politely asked to leave by staff (there's a rule about it, posted quite visibly on the walls).

If you don't want to stand in line or the ordering experience is a little overwhelming during your first visit because it's busy, you can place and pay for your order at one of the kiosks (there's 2 of them to the front of the restaurant). Then you can wait, either seated or standing, to collect it at the kiosk/pick up area which is right next to the kiosks (they'll call your name).“

“We got so much food the best of the best was the lychee martini wings tacos salmon salad chicken and rice Mac and cheese mushroooms green beans. Everything was so well seasoned the flavors were bursting in my mouth it was all incredible and the servers were extremely attentive. The music is soooo good and the place was a vibe. Felt
Like home in here. I definitely suggest cominf here for a real taste of New York. I’ll be back!!“

“The food was good, but they really need to do better about customer service. We had a party of Nine that wanted to dine-in. We were given no help only told us to put the table back after we moved them together ourselves to seat us. Luckily we dine in because we was missing a full order of Rasta pasta. My mom order okra and fish. We were missing the okra so they refunded me a dollar. As we were leaving the young lady approached me saying they gave her pumpkin that she didn’t order or want and asked for the dollar back. I was very surprised about that. As I said customer service was not up to standard.“

“Nice Place Food was fantastic. Oxtail delicious. Highly recommend. Bar Cocktail's are a disappointment. After sending the first Drink back the 2nd wasn't much better. Waitress explained they are prefixed. Please invest in a good Bartender who can make fresh Drinks. Thank you. Would love to come back .“

“Best roti I have ever had. This was one of my favorite food spots when I lived in flatbush. I always got the same thing. I am so sad that I moved two states away. Whenever I go back to Brooklyn I always stop by de hot pot and get some stock for my freezer 😋😋“

“Great food! Big portions, finger-lickin good“

“good food the most amazing jerk chicken and the best drinks“

“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!!!“

“My opinion is 8.7/10. Is it the best Jamaican beef patty I've ever had? No but overall our place that makes handmade Jamaican beef patties with a good overall flavor I recommend it. Best thing definitely has to be the crust I just wish for $3 it was a little bit more meat / seasoning. Check out my in depth video reviews on any of the platforms below. TikTok: TheUrbanLegend4 Instagram: UrbanLegend4 Facebook: Panayoti Kokalis YouTube: Urban Legend“

“This is the best food I’ve ever had, and without a doubt, I would come back a thousand times over! The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful, and the service was a 10/10. Everything was amazing! ✨
They have the best chef !“

“I found this restaurant on the IN KIND app, and the menu looked great. I don’t live far, so I was a little skeptical since I had not heard of it, I used to own a restaurant in the neighborhood, and I eat out several times a week in Manhattan and Brooklyn at the same places that I love, and I also love cooking amazing food for family and friends.

Let’s say, I was pleasantly surprised, and actually blown away! My family is Jamaican, so fusion isn’t always my thing, but this restaurant did the most amazing job with all of the food! The proteins honored the culture, and the fusion elements actually mirrored my favorite Chinese Jamaican spot in Ocho Rios, so all of it honored its roots! ON TOP OF THAT, the vegetables were fresh and flavorful—not overcooked! Excellent. And the jasmine rice was the best rice that I have had anywhere in NYC. PERIOD. A chef that cares about the RICE is definitely putting his foot in the rest of the meal! I had to call back to get the name of Chef Bunny - I needed to know who COOKED that food! And Amanda was extremely helpful with taking our order and fixing a little boo boo in our pickup order. She had the incorrect item Lyft couriered to us - I appreciate the extra effort and expense, as I know restaurants have a tight profit margin. I will definitely be back to dine in - can’t wait.

Our group got the oxtail, jerk chicken, pineapple and basil fried rice, and the ORANGE chicken - I tasted and ate all - each one better than the next. And we topped it off with the bread pudding (and added Haagen Das and whipped cream at home).“

“Good food all the time“

“Just an Asian guy commenting. Been to Austin, Dallas, Houston, New Orleans, Atalanta, and this place is up there in terms of flavor and texture. Wings are amazing. So surprised of wings, hit the spot. Mac and collard greens will satisfy as well. But wings are 🫰🏼🫰🏼“

“An amazing place yo share with your loves one and have a good talk and share a delicious bottle of wine, food it’s amaze ! Really tasty and flavorful l, 10/10“

“best fish and grits in brooklyn“

“Absolutely fantastic experience at BunNan in New York! We visited during happy hour and ordered the Plantain Jerk, the Snapper Sliders and a lemonade. Everything was absolutely delicious, full of flavour, beautifully prepared and excellent value.

A special mention to our server, Gabby, who was brilliant. She was friendly, attentive and made us feel so welcome from start to finish. Her service really made the experience even better.

If you're looking for authentic Haitian food in New York, I'd highly recommend BunNan. I'll definitely be returning!“

“This is my second time at MangoSeed Brooklyn and the food never fails. Everything was so good, especially the jerk chicken and mac & cheese!

Also have to give a special shoutout to Tania! She was so sweet, friendly, and made the experience even better. Amazing food and amazing service.“

“I come to this restaurant at least three times a month, and I’ve been going here for 15 years. It’s truly great—the food is always fresh and delicious. They have the best tres leches, and everything they make tastes consistently good and fresh. Highly recommend!“

“I love going there i always get nice stuff and yes it's a 5“

“Had such a fun time at C List Bar! I went for karaoke with my mom on a Saturday and we had an absolute blast. The drinks were great, the atmosphere was fun, and the location is super convenient. It was the perfect spot for a fun night out, especially if you’re looking for good vibes, karaoke, and a place where you can just let loose and have a good time. Definitely would come back! 🍹🎤✨“

“Nice place to unwind and enjoy great service from the awesome bartender's Shorn and Linval. Those drinks are amazing very punching. (Rum Punch)“

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

“Awesome experience and the food was great“

“First time visited. The food, service and ambiance were great. They have roof top dining which is what we did and the customer service was amazing. My drink was delicious, the food came quick and was hot and music was good also. The only thing I didn’t like was the smoking because I’m not a smoker but I guess that’s what the roof is for. Over all I liked it.“

“We used RyRy’s Catering for an office party, and everything was outstanding from start to finish. The food arrived right on time, which made our setup stress-free and allowed our event to stay on schedule. The food was amazing, and everyone was raving about it!

The cashier was so kind when we inquired about catering for our event, and the owner was incredibly helpful over the phone and through email. We will definitely be ordering again for future events.

Thank you, RyRy’s, for the amazing food and exceptional service!“

“First time trying Trinidadian food, and I was a bit lost on what to order. We ended up getting the goat roti and fish doubles. The portions were huge, and I loved the flavours. I’d never had anything like the fish doubles before, and it turned out to be my favourite. I’ll definitely be back to try the bake and saltfish, along with some of their other dishes.“