38 Best Caribbean Restaurants in New York

“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!👏👏👏👏😍😍😍😎😎😎“

“Staff eas extremely kind and informative. It was fun to be able to watch the preparations from our counter perch. Chef Carmichael was able to come over and say hello to his fellow Bajans and to wish my friend a happy birthday. Food was of excellent quality and very tasty.“

“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.“

“Great service, Great food“

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

“I recently celebrated my mom’s 70th birthday with a party of 14, and our server, Renae, did an amazing job accommodating our group and ensuring that all of my guests enjoyed the occasion. The food was outstanding, and my family thoroughly enjoyed every dish. From the moment we entered the building, the entire staff greeted us warmly and made sure we were well taken care of throughout our visit. Their excellent service helped make this special celebration truly memorable. Thank you to Renae and the entire team for such a wonderful experience!“

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

“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“

“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“

“Upon entering the space, the vibe was cool and welcoming. A perfect meeting spot for dinner with friends. Greta was knowledgeable about the menu and offered delicious drink options tailored to our preferences. The fritters & oxtail were the highlights of the night! The prawns were also a 10/10. Warning to those that are not spice lovers, the lamb shank is SPICY!!! One of my friends loves spice and loved it.“

“love that place, to the moon & back“

“We came to Patrick’s on the Hill for an early dinner, and WOW — everything was soooo good! We started with the jerk wings and Jamaican beef patties, and both were absolutely delicious and packed with flavor.

But the Rasta Pasta with oxtails was the star of the meal! We learned that it’s made from the owner’s mom’s recipe, which made it even more special. The oxtails were tender and flavorful, and the pasta was incredible. You can tell this is food made with love and family tradition.

Our server Tatiana was so kind, helpful, and welcoming and really made us feel at home. Between the amazing Jamaican food and the wonderful hospitality, this place is definitely worth a visit.

We will absolutely be back — and I’m already thinking about that Rasta Pasta with oxtails! 🇯🇲❤ ⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“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 👌“

“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!“

“This is the kind of Restaurant you just wanna go, eat a meal, drink one of their cocktails. And just enjoy the vibe! This is a unique restaurant when vibing is mandatory, you will not regret it. Mojitos are one of my favorites from here. Also Joshua who people call El Rubio is one of the best bartenders here.

Also Thursday’s game night is one of their signatures to play dominoes and spend some time with their people.“

“I was there for takeout for the first time last week ~ All I can say is Yum and will order from them again Even spoke with the man who makes the food himself! Thank you!“

“I've eaten here a few times. It's my usual go to when I come to Governors Island. I order the Jerk Chicken Platter or the Jerk Chicken Gyro. Food is amazing. Chicken is tender and moist with just enough seasoning to enjoy it. It's not underwhelming or overwhelming either. They give you lots to eat, so you definitely get your moneys worth.“

“Today makes two times we visited and the food taste even better than the first. It’s so authentic, the flavors and west African dishes. My hubby loves it, and I love the banana pudding! Please let me know the recipe 😋“

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

“This spot is a bit cramped for small groups, but the vibe more than makes up for it; cozy and welcoming. The food, though, is a 10/10: every flavor comes through, and you can tell it’s made with love. I’d send anyone here without hesitation.“

“This place is amazing. Their service is the best and the food is amazing. You really get a very nice size lunch for a really low price in the area. Place is small so they do not have any chairs or tables but other than that place is amazing. I will be going often for lunch from now on. Thank you“

“Clean, quiet. Good Caribbean food. No pepper, friendly if you know how to engage in conversation. Affordable, large portions. You have to try the corn bread with an oxtail dinner! Lunch specials are only $6. Been in Harlem for 12 years! Definitely deserves more recognition.“

“A Chelsea market classic 👌🏾 some of the best oxtail and jerk in NYC 😋 Staff is super kind and service is quick, you can sit down to have a red stripe or sorrel with your meal and they treat you like family ✊🏾“

“Been coming here for 5 plus years. Wish I knew about them sooner than that! Amazing, fresh, flavorful patties. Carrot cake is soooooo good- just go! I travel from the Bronx to get the staples plus the real Lemonade. l wanted to say thank you for not only good food- but kindness and family feels. Currently eating my last patty and coco bread I purchased yesterday. still fresh and amazing today. I always get extra everything and reheat it the next day. That’s how good everything ALWAYS tastes.“

“I run the Bayonne Chess Society & Club. We have over 300 members in three month. We're on Facebook. I went here to see if they were open to having a chess night. It seemed like they didn't know much about chess.Anyway, the food looked good. The place is brightly lit, airy, and clean. I ordered a Cuban sandwich to eat there. It took a while, it wasn't that busy, but I was in no hurry, as I was walking around looking for more venues for the club to host events.One of their employees arrived with the sandwich. It was DELICIOUS. I had a coconut soda as my drink. Definitely recommend this place.I also recommend our huge chess club. No experience necessary. All ages can join.Look us up. We play at Joe's Pizza, Chubby's, Cafe 26, Houlihan's, Bayown's Vendor Mart. We have other locations that are waiting for us to go play there.The chess is free. The venue isn't. Please patronize the venue.But, if you're looking for some excellent Spanish food...Karibbean is an excellent choice.“

“Really good food and a great experience overall. Everything we ordered was fresh and had a lot of flavor. The portions were good, the staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was nice. Definitely a spot I’d come back to next time I’m in New York.“

“The food is good. I must say the fried chicken on the day I went was way to salty. The Mac and cheese is very good . I also had their pasta is excellent when they make itThe last time I went the music was way to loud, difficult to give your order.“

“Pass the place all the time on my way to the Post Office and finally stopped in. Met Ray who took over in May and he was the nicest guy. Seems to have done a great job turning the place around compared to previous reviews. Food/service was great and very friendly. Give this place a shout if you’re in the area!“

“I wish I got pictures of the food but it was devoured too quickly! I had the pleasure of working with Chef Nicola on a recent catering order for a community event. The food was delicious and it was clear that a lot of care was put into the food and presentation. It was also great to support a local woman-owned small business instead of the many generic chains in the area. I highly recommend their services!“

“Roti in HARLEM! 🇹🇹 Tasty! 😋“

“We went to Tropical Sensation to celebrate the grand opening of Athena's World Travel. We had a group of 6 people and all 6 of us agree that everything about our experience was wonderful. The atmosphere was great. Our server, Sharmaine, was amazing. The food was delicious. That was our first time at the restaurant and we plan to go back again and again. There were so many great items on the menu at affordable prices. The portions were very generous.“

“Great service, price and food. And the music is awesome too.“

“👍 perfect........................“

“The food was seasoned well and finger licking good👍🏾“

“Today I got food like I always Amani was a great help today and went above and beyond to provide excellent customer service. Very friendly, attentive, and professional. I really appreciated the effort and would definitely recommend Amani for the outstanding service!“

“Food was very well presented. portions are enough for two. it was clean and I really appreciate that they don't tag you with an extra charge for using your debit or credit card. I will be going back for sure.“