50 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Manhattan

“It’s a twist on Caribbean food. Jerk chicken tacos my favorite. Tasty and affordable. And the people are very friendly.“

“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-“

“Oxtails, j*** wings, Rasta pasta es muy bueno. Cabbage, collards, rice and peas are great compliments to the mains..Prices are extremely reasonable and staff makes everyone feel welcome“

“I've probably eaten at Sally's over 50 times at this point, it really is that good and consistent. The jerk bbq sauce is so good, they could put it on a shoe and I'd eat the shoe. Their chicken sandwich, cheeseburger, crab rangoon, french fries (with the scotch bonnet mayo!) and anything with the jerk bbq sauce on it are my favorites. If the chef is reading this, please bring back the fried chicken fried rice bowl and the dark braised beef noodles, I see them in my dreams :')“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 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.“

“Wow. Totally see why Kabawa is highly rated. It was such an amazing journey through the Caribbean. As a Caribbean born diner, Chef kept true to the essence of the cuisine and showcasing the beauty. The spices and heat and flavor was unmatched. Highly recommended. Thank you for the journey.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Beautiful place Great food and Great Drink's and the staff is excellent.“

“The food was delicious — 9/10! I had the oxtail dinner, but the portion was smaller than expected. The restaurant was also very loud, making it difficult to have a conversation over the music and other guests. However, our server was AMAZING! She was attentive, quick, friendly, and always smiling despite how busy it was. The included gratuity was unexpected for a party of two, but she absolutely deserved it for her excellent service. Great food and outstanding service, but the noise level and portion sizes could be improved!“

“This place is a hidden diamond in the ruff. Everything was fantastic almost thought I was in Meat Packing District. Manhattan. Food was so good, presentation immaculate. Drinks 🔥🔥🔥. My waiter was so kind and attentive, I tipped him extra (tip was included in the bill). Ambiance a 10 red and white cant go wrong. Bathroom was boring lol, All that beautiful red should have been included in the bathroom decor. I was ready to o.d with pics in there and not. I highly recommend this spot and look forward to a continued relationship with this establishment. Yall better run and go there you wont be disappointed.“

“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!“

“Great service, Great food“

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

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

“Yummy eats! Plantain sandwiches are bomb!“

“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 😋😋“

“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!“

“Great local spot with great vibes, food and drink. Creative fusion as well. Luv the Oxtail Dumplings and Braised Rib Bao Buns!!!“

“fine dining at its best 👌“

“YUM! Great service, from the minute we walked in! The friendly hostess recognized us from a previous visit, the wait staff were on point, the chef came over to our table with complimentary soup, the music was upbeat and our food was delicious! Great vibes, highly recommend!“

“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 .“

“I'm not usually one to dish out five star reviews like candy, but I'm beyond thoroughly impressed. It was genuinely the best food I've ever tasted. I didn't know that was a thing I would say. I sound... Extremely pretentious right now, but it's a luxurious and excellent place to eat that takes you surprisingly few dollars. (My dad got the Arroz con Pollo de la Charrera, and I got the «El Poquito de Todo», we both got deserts, and we didn't crack 50 bucks.)

Our server Cristian was excellent, he was very attentive and not afraid to talk to us!

We're certainly not from the area. Me and my father are going on a roadtrip from Tennessee (we drove up to NYC in 1.5 days!!) to Vermont, to use every single day of my Fall Break. So, considering that, it's unfair for me to recommend it over other places here. I'll get around that by recommending it over every place this side of the Mississippi!

Seriously. You aren't gonna regret eating here. The mains are amazing, extremely flavorful and well-seasoned without being overly strong. The plantains, especially, are literally good enough to make you cry. The pastel de tres leches is also nothing short of phenomenal. I'm not a drinker, but they had a very extensive collection of high-branded wines and a lovely looking bar.

Any dish you try here will change your life. Go on! Try it!“

“My uncle spotted this spot on TikTok for Sunday brunch, and it was a total win! Everything was a perfect 10—the vibe, the service, and the food. That mac and cheese was amazing! Our server, Samara, was so friendly and charming, and her suggestions were spot on. We’ll definitely be back! We also loved the live DJ.server!!!! Her friendliness, charm, and recommendations were all spot on! Will definitely!!!! Enjoyed the live dj as well.“

“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!!!“

“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!!“

“Great service as always🤗I’ve always been treated with so much kindness every single time.
Lad, Shawn, Meeka, and one guy that I’ve forgotten his name but he has locks hair, they’re the kindest people. On top of that, the FOOD IS AMAZING TOO.
The only place I get my Jamaican food from. Kudos to you guys🤗🤗🤗“

“🥂 Brunch at Mangoseed, Brooklyn
This place may be tiny, but it’s absolutely packed with love, flavor, and food goodness! ❤ The unlimited mimosas definitely made for a good time, but the real star was the brunch food.

Everything was delicious, decadent, and full of flavor and those grits?! Absolutely excellent. Creamy, comforting, and so good I ordered a second round just of those to go!

Great vibes, generous pours, and seriously satisfying food. A little Brooklyn gem that knows how to do brunch right! Yessssssss🍾🍽✨“

“Xavier went above and beyond to help me because I am vegan! Im so grateful because I was alittle worried if it would be easy to order here. Thanks Xavier for making my life easier as soon as I stepped in the door!!! I will definitely recommend others!“

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

“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“

“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“

“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!“

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

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

“Absolutely delicious and reasonably priced! Cash only though 🤔“

“Food was Amazing location is great weather on perfect day definitely feel like I’m back home inside is also spectacular dining area“

“Booked it for a quick date night before heading on to a gig and the place absolutely came through. Food was great, staff paced everything perfectly, atmosphere was lovely. We made the gig in plenty of time. Bill was very fair too. Earned myself proper points. New default for pre-gig dinners, easily. Brilliant little spot.“

“best fish and grits in brooklyn“

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

“Ariel the manager is amazing Excellent food and great atmosphere nest of bergen county!“

“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“