50 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Lawrence

“Good food I hope everyone go check this place out“

“A whole vibe!!! From the moment you walk in, you are captivated. The decor, the music and the beautiful staff begin the wonderful experience that's about to occur. The food is exquisite in presentation and taste.i have visited the location in Forest Hills also but the experience in RVC is incomparable. (My daughter works near Forest Hills and frequented the other location but immediately stated she likex RVC just entering the restaurant) Iliana, Chastity, Julie and others, thank you for a great evening. Be back soon and every time I visit NY“

“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!!!!!???“

“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).“

“I picked up food here for the first time and Auntie was so incredibly welcoming. She was happy to let me sample a handful of the dishes they were serving, all of which were delicious.

The oxtail here is just phenomenal. The depth of flavor of the gravy was such a standout. My rice and peas were covered in it and I wish I had more!

The jerk chicken was incredibly tender and the sweet and spicy sauces were a great compliment.

The fresh pine ginger drink is a must have and the homemade coco bread was pillowy soft.

The chef is an absolute pro here when it comes to salinity. The seasoning was spot on for every entree without any lingering saltiness.“

“This is an adorable cafe where every dish is full of delicious flavor and the service is extremely friendly. If you’re not sure you’ll like something, they offer a sample and then the only problem is deciding because each dish is tastier than the first! You can’t go wrong!“

“Good food all the time“

“This is a wonderful restaurant with delicious food and excellent customer service ! I enjoy almost all their meals especially the curry goat, beef patties, wings and their juices are amazing. My favorite is Pineapple Ginger! Love love this place !“

“My Family and I just finished having a late lunch here. The food was sooooo good and the service was great, we appreciate the staff accommodating our large party in such a short notice. The vibe was super chill and Pops was dope, came thru with a few samples 🙏🏾 Thanks again, we will be back next time we are in NYC.“

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

“awesome place to eat very clean“

“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!“

“TinNel’s Patties in Baldwin is an absolute must! Their patties are consistently fresh, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. The girls working there are always sweet and friendly. A must-try for anyone craving authentic and delicious Jamaican patties. Highly recommend!“

“The food here is amazing, fantastic even I would say the best. The Chicken Fried rice is really good and has tons of flavor with it without or without it's sauce.“

“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.“

“Service & taste. We (group of 12) served by Seeta & Rebecca. Seeta did a great job by carefully taking our orders with special requests. All went very well & we were all pleased with the overall experience of taste & the service we’ve received. Will definitely be back for the great food.“

“Never been disappointed with the food from New Thriving Restaurant here on 120-12 Liberty Ave. Queens!!! Can't get enough of the Jerk Chicken LoMein or Garlic chicken chow mein!!! Not to mention they serve you man size portion plates and with friendly/pretty smiles... I'm giving them 5 Stars on the food and service alone!!“

“Wonder in Hoboken is a great option when everyone is craving something different. The menu offers a wide variety of cuisines all under one roof, making it easy to satisfy different tastes in one order. The food was fresh, flavorful, and prepared quickly. I always order the salads because they are consistently fresh, generously portioned, and packed with flavor. The convenience, variety, and overall quality make Wonder a solid choice for takeout or a casual meal. I'd definitely order from there again.“

“The large catering order last minute food was delivered on time, and his staff loved it“

“Visited from Orlando,Florida and was in the mood for some Guyanese homemade food for brunch. We ate here and they had a wide variety of food options from doubles, cook up, bake and salt fish and various curries paired with The best tasting roti I have had in a long time. We ended it all off with some very tasty Pastries that are homemade in store. The owner Serita is very hospitable and made sure we had everything and that we were well taken care of! If you are ever in the Queens/Long Island area I highly encourage you to stop in for a hearty meal“

“Good breakfast Good lunch and good dinner“

“They're serving up incredible Haitian cuisine and the vibe is just as good as the food. We had turkey, pork, goat, fish, black rice, all so fresh and flavorful! Trust me, it's worth it. That rum punch is delicious but sneaky strong, so pace yourself! They've got a bar, tables, host events, run weekend specials, and even had a DJ the night we went. Perfect for brunch, date night, or a girls' night out. The food just kept coming and I had to take so much home because I couldn't finish it all. If you're local, this is your sign to check them out!“

“Best food ever!!!! We couldn’t be more grateful to have found such an amazing place! Very authentic and flavorful. Not only does everything taste amazing, it’s always hot when delivered and even their fries stay crispy!!! A+ restaurant!!!!“

“Is the food good? Yes. Can you get equally flavorful rice with beans and meat somewhere else for a lower price? Yes. Also, suggestion for the restaurant, I'm not sure if that corn based sauce that comes out with the Yuca frita is authentic to Cuba but some good ol garlic and olive oil mojo would be way better.“

“Great food , excellent drinks and even better service. will be going back. Tell A friend“

“If there’s a line… it moves pretty quickly.. so if you’re a first timer….they may not be too Patient. Food was good tho. Because they have a lot of repeat customers, I think they forgot that customer service is what brings customers back too. I’ll be back if I’m in the area.“

“I love this place. Food was great, service was excellent. The patio is gorgeous. Definitely going back.“

“I’m big on first impressions, and from the moment I walked in, I was greeted with such a warm welcome! I ordered “house food” rice, dhal, and pochownie—and it truly tasted like home. Everything was so flavorful and comforting. The salara was warm and gooey, just how I like it! Every dish was fresh, and the portions were generous. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Delicious 😋 definitely will be back“

“Certainly a must place to be. Great customer service. Comfortable vibe“

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“Amazing food! Will be back“

“Not only is this a great restaurant but they also host private events! We were blown away by the care that the owner and his staff gave. They closed the restaurant for us and gave an exquisite VIP experience - The decor, the ambience, and the FOOD were impeccable!“

“Thank you is the least I can say to Tropical Isles to show my appreciation for all you’ve done for my daughter’s wedding. I’ve had 450 happy people who couldn’t stop talking about how great the food was, I must say I’m very happy to choose Tropical Isles to catered my wedding, from the 7 curry to the delicious sweets, one family member who describe it as a slam dunk, grand slam. I was very impressed with all the food prepared and served at the wedding venue in New Jersey, tropical isle went above and beyond to take the stress away from us and give us the time to celebrate our wedding with our guests. I will most definitely recommend tropical isle for any event big or small.“

“the jerk chicken is my fav. i have tasted majority of their food and i must say. its one of the best tasting restaurant in queens especially in the merrick area“

“Absolutely delicious. Had the oxtail plate and added Mac n cheese. Will definitely be back. Great seasoning I forgot to add the jerk sauce.“

“My fiance got us dinner today & I must say it taste very great. We have been looking for a good Jamaican restaurant for some time now. Every cook has slight dif flavor and you can always taste the dif in food. The food was healthy & the overall service provided was very respectful. We also felt full and great after our meal! Looking forward to coming again :)“

“Lately the pastries red bread pinetarts and blackeyes are horrible. Not very tasty and very dry. Very disappointing.“

“I had an amazing birthday celebration on Friday 03/13/26. The food is always superb. The music/DJ was rocking. The service was polite and on point. Felicia, the manager was hospitable, beautiful and extremely accommodating to our guest. And she did it all with that pretty smile. We loved the special effects of the bubbles during our birthday song. I pray for continued BLESSINGS over this establishment,and the CEO/owner. There is no doubt your business will multiply financially, and the recognition grows in and out of the community because of the service and professionalism. and of course because of the food and drinks. 🙏🏾❤️🥰✊🏾 With kindness Victoria, birthday celebrant“

“Decided to stop by since I was craving Jamaican food tonight. The portions are huge here! Definitely a bang for your buck. Got the stewed chicken and the jerk chicken for the rice platters. I love Mac and cheese so I definitely had to try it with some jerk chicken on top. Everything was great and the customer service was as well. I’ll definitely be stopping by again.“

“If I'm not mistaken, my boy Moe put me on this legendary spot. When I tell you the food is amazing, I mean it's Blessed. It tastes delicious every single time. Various meats, poultry, veggies, so many dishes and options. The prices are very reasonable, staff is hard working and very nice people. I love coming here and have to visit soon, have a drink at the bar in the name of Peace, Love, Respect and Celebration of Life.“

“i had the most delicious cheese straws from them took me back to my childhood. Dan also makes the MOST AMAZING black cakes.“

“I'm visiting from Va. and I must say the food is good!!!!“

“You will enjoy yourself. You have to check it out.“

“Don't let this tiny place dictate your opinion. The ox tail was flavorful and the fat melted in your mouth, meat falls off the bone so you know it has been cooking for a bit. The staff are friendly and welcoming. A hidden gem worth visiting if you're in the hood.“

“Highly recommended, delicious food, amazing atmosphere and place. The service is on another level, very friendly staff“

“I arranged for our church choir to use this venue for a dinner party. The owner - Jeff, was so accommodating and helpful with assisting me with the details, including securing a DJ. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was inviting and we had an enjoyable and memorable evening. Music was a huge part of the evening and the DJ did not disappoint. We are already looking forward to returning!“

“I took a trip to the mall with my family to go shopping, but we got hungry, so we stopped over to get some food. We entered the new Dallas BBQ's and got terrible service. No one knew what they were doing at ALL. We waited for 20 minutes for a SERVER, and got nothing. We left angry and tired, and entered Sally's Carribian Resurant on a whim. Best idea of my life. The food (shout out to the Chef, Mr. C) was incredible, flavorful, and extremely filling. The service was just as good- Wonderful even (Shout ou to Mia). Our server was fun, engaging, and listened with extreme thoughtfulness to our orders. With this experience, I might never go to another Dallas BBQ in my life!! If Sally's Carribian Resurant deserves 5 full starts, then Dallas BBQ is 10 stars DOWN. Thank you, Sally's Carribian Resurant, thank you, Mia, and thank you, Mr. C!! No thank you, BBQ's.“

“I must say their food is delicious , shrimp wontons is sooo good .. I had the pepper shrimp over fry rice it was very tasty .. the staff was very friendly .. price is great“