Soul Food Restaurants in Jamaica, NY

“Great well seasoned food.“

“I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The service was equally impressive: attentive, friendly, and fast without being rushed. Highly recommend and definitely coming back!“

“The Rib Shack in Jamaica, NY is a very popular, decades young landmark restaurant in this residential Queens NY neighborhood. Generations have grown up eating their delicious soul food. The food is prepared fresh daily and ready for take-out. The variety of tasty meats, vegetarian, seafood dishes and deserts are just what the doctor ordered. The staff are patient and friendly. Enjoy!“

“I have been going to this spot for over 25 years and until tonight n once before have not had a rude server. The young man working the window tonight 5/04/26 needs to be put in the back. He wanted to take my card as I placed my order n when I said how much is it he started adding in his head n when I said go pack n ring the order first he slammed the window. Then instead of telling me they had no wings or verifying my order he just packed it n showed me what he was gonna give me. Never spoke to me to say what he was doing. When he came for the card he still never said how much it was he just slammed the window again. When he was handing me everything I started to tell him look im a long time customer he never let me finish my sentence he just slammed the window again. Still the best chicken in queens... but this guy made me feel like if I come to the window n he is the server then I will just drive off n come back when hes not there. Im complaining becz this is not the first time he served me n it was the same the other time too.“

“Jamaican Flavors has a variety selection of food to chose from I've been ordering for a while now I used to go this location on Jamaica Ave 164 st for years. My go to is Brown Stew Chicken, Bone-In-Jerk Chicken comes with rice. I've ordered Chicken Patty, Vegetable Patty, Beef Patty delicious foods.“

“came here twice already, after trying some other spots in the area, and this one is my favorite! the man who completed my orders both times was very nice and pretty generous with portions. really happy to found a place to go to when out on lunch break.“

“Place is very clean, the food does taste good, you only have to watch out for the amount you take it goes by weight. Overall, I like the food here, its buffet style most things are weighted by the pound.“

“I’m not from around here. At first I was reluctant to stop as I am unfamiliar with the neighborhood. A parking space appeared as I was passing by so it was destined for me to enter. When I first walked in I was trying to play it cool because there was 3 people in line. I glanced at all of the different meats and sides. At first I was very intimated by the seasonings. I didn’t know if I would be able to handle all that and then some. As I was in line with strangers I got this sudden feeling like we were family all on the same mission, a mission of hunger and satisfaction. The guy in front of me ordered the ribs and when the server put that sauce on those ribs, I had never felt the feeling I felt inside at that exact moment. I had to have it. I also decided on the Mac and cheese and green beans and I got a water bottle. It was like $20. I rushed to my car to devour this and it did not disappoint and It hit on every level. Satisfaction was exceeded so much that I’m still thinking of it. The server was very professional and he knew what to say and how to say it, a real smooth operator. It came with a cornbread. I hope to come back soon. I had sauce all over my mouth and hands as I drove home. It didn’t even phase me, I just scored by ordering that rib dinner plate.“

“Place is very clean, the food does taste good, you only have to watch out for the amount you take it goes by weight. Overall, I like the food here, its buffet style most things are weighted by the pound.“

“The prices are really reasonable. For some things I pay 50% less then other stores. It's a new management so they value listen their customer needs. I suggested them to change a couple of things and really saw the change by my next visit.I really like their Garlic knots ..“

“My mother-in-law loves this place So we often order from here online. Today, I stopped in after work to pick up dinner. No in store seating,to eat there folks but The ladies who worked, there were lovely and helpful. the food thou! Down home cooking, always filling, good portion for a the price and REAL FOOD not fake processed garbage.“

“10/10 highly recommended!! This hidden gem is the best soul food spot around! The tender wings and outstanding mac & cheese, don’t forget the yams!!!! Music is always a vibe and they are all so sweet, go give these guys a try you will not disappoint!“

“7/20 I ordered jerk pork ribs with rice & peas and an order of plantains. The pork was very flavorful as well as the rice & peas and plantains were so delicious. I am definitely hooked and will come back for more! Keep up the great work and keep the delicious food coming“