28 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!👏👏👏👏😍😍😍😎😎😎“

“Fine dining, great service, good food what more can you ask for. It was great to watch the chef at work skillfully preparing our meals. We left stuffed and with leftovers. Date night was special thanks Kabawa for the attention to detail and making it special. Will definitely be back for that pork belly!
Go here!!“

“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.“

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

“Great service, Great food“

“This is our spot. We celebrated my wife's 35th birthday dinner at Negril Village on 6/27 with a party of 19 and they went above and beyond for us. Pulling off a group that size without a hitch is no small thing, but our server Anthony took great care of all of us, attentive and warm the entire night without ever making us feel rushed. Camille had everything ready and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. And it's always a pleasure to see Ms Marva, the owner, who brings so much heart to the place.

The food was outstanding. The oxtails were fall off the bone tender, the ackee tostones were a hit with the whole table, and the curry chicken did not disappoint either. Every plate that came out was a winner. The hospitality and the food together made the night feel special. If you're looking for a spot that can handle a big celebration and still make it feel personal, this is it. We'll be back again and again.“

“Note/General Review- Pardon most of the photos as they are either overexposed or very red. Dishes in general are well-flavored, though less spicy than you'd expect

I was at this small Jamaican restaurant and rum bar with a smaller group than usual a while ago. The service was friendly enough, and the music was audible, but not too loud, though this was also probably because there weren't that many people there. Along with another person, we each had a cocktail while waiting, with them ordering one of their rum punches, while I went with the Island Time, I believe. The drink for $16 contained rum, which was presumably Wrey & Nephew, along with lime, and coconut water, and judging by the cocktail menu, this was likely the drink I got, as I tend to avoid cocktails with a lot of fruit juices. Whatever it was, it was balanced nicely as I could taste the rum, but there wasn't too big a kick.

We got two appetizers. The first to arrive was the that stupid place called'Stamp and Go' Plantain & Saltfish Fritters for $17 served with a scotch bonnet garlic aioli dipping sauce. There were plenty of fritters, and they were crispy on the outside with a soft middle. The aioli had a slight kick to it, although not as much as I expected for being made with scotch bonnets. While I liked the texture, I do wish there was more flavor from the saltfish, though I am more used to that being present during company parties, served with the more traditional ackee.

The other was the very tasty $19 Jerk Goat Ribs, served with a jerk BBQ sauce. The ribs had a great texture with the meat tender, but not completely falling off the bone. There was also a lovely extra crisp on the outside, reminding me a bit of bark from BBQ. The sauce had a mild sweetness with a little kick, and the side pickles added some extra spice and texture. It was also very tasty.

All of our main dishes were good as well. My favorite was probably the Sorrel Glazed Lamb Chops for $37, served with a side of our choice. The hibiscus flavor was there, but it wasn't too sweet or sour. Just like with the ribs, the meat, which consisted of four chops, was perfectly cooked. Our side choice was the festival, a fried dough that was new to our host, though not to me. It had a mild sweetness as expected, and for those who haven't had it before, you can compare it to a sweeter youtiao. There was also a pleasant side salad, which was served with the other main dishes.

Also very good were the $18 Jerk Mushrooms, with sauteed portabello mushrooms served with rice and peas. The jerk flavor was what you'd expect, though with less of a kick, which was similar to the other dishes, with the mushrooms being cooked down properly while retaining some texture. The rice and peas had a nice texture with a bit of sweetness.

There was also the Coconut Curry Oxtail & Spinnas for $36, consisting of braised oxtail cooked down in a coconut curry sauce with spinnas (small boiled dumplings), rice & peas. The oxtail was tender and fell off the bone, and the curry had a mild sweetness. The spinnas reminded me of mini gnocchi in terms of texture with some plumpness. This was again tasty.

This might be a pricier Jamaican place, but I can't complain much at all, outside of maybe the food lacking a bit of heat. The price and lack of heat reflect the neighborhood, though, and I guess I could always ask for their hot sauce or similar. I would go back and try more things.“

“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“

“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!“

“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“

“So, my buddy asked if I had been to this hot new restaurant called Markette. My friends and I had tried to get reservations a few weeks ago, on a Saturday night, but it was booked solid. After having the pleasure of eating there, I understand why.
For starters, the space is beautiful. It reminded me of that Starbucks in Paris that's in a former bank building, with its high ceilings, ornate chandeliers , gorgeous hand painted murals and a sexy up lit bar.
We ordered the codfish fritters (they were ok, too much potato and not enough fish, but the sauce they were served with was very tasty) Braised Oxtail Gratin (delicious!!) Lamb and Roti ( the lamb was cooked to perfection and the sauce it was nestled in was good enough to eat alone, but it arrived to our table cold) For dessert, we shared the Soursop Trifle, which we were super excited about trying 'cause it's rare to find the delicious soursop on a menu. Unfortunately, it was rare locating it in the trifle too. The overwhelming flavor was the pineapple, which was cleverly made red by soaking it, in hibiscus juice. It was tasty, for sure, but too overpowering for the delicate soursop.
I'd rate the food a solid 8 and am looking forward to trying more of it. You should go.“

“Very welcoming atmosphere. Convenient to a nearby event. Options for the spicy jerk-lovers and also for those seeking something blander — i had an excellent green salad with avocado and a perfect filet of salmon. Happy Hour wine ($8) and food specials.“

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

“Good authentic Jamaican food.“

“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!“

“Awesome frozen lemonades that were the perfect antidote to a hot day riding bikes on govenors island. We had the mango, pineapple and lavender ones, then went back for seconds! Yes, at $7 each we spent too much but it was so worth it.

My favorite is the lavender lemonade, which they source from the lavender gardens right on the island! My daughter and I strolled through it before finding it at Fauzia’s. That was fun.“

“love that place, to the moon & back“

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

“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 ✊🏾“

“Came here for a nice graduation dinner with family. The food,atmosohere ,and service was top notch. Our waiter Joshua took care of us and made sure were good with everything. Johsua service was amazing. I will return again 5 stars for this place.“

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

“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 😋“

“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.“

“Roti in HARLEM! 🇹🇹 Tasty! 😋“

“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“

“Truly an excellent experience if you want authentic Jamaican patties. Flaky, flavorful, savory, and delicious. Great price, amazing customer service. As far as beef patties, for myself I believe it’s on par with Kingston Tropical Bakery in the Bronx, just my personal opinion. Definitely worth it“

“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.“