10 Best Caribbean Restaurants in Poughkeepsie

“I got the real VIP treatment at this local restaurant. My mom and I had the curry chicken with roti. The food was so delicious I didn't bother to snap a picture. So I grabbed an oxtail dish to go. Excellent food and first class service!“

“Golden Krust – Poughkeepsie, NY Review

I grew up in New York City and have been familiar with Golden Krust for as long as I can remember. Honestly, in the city, I would mainly go just for their beef patties — they were good, but that was about it.

However, the Golden Krust in Poughkeepsie, New York, is a whole different experience! The food here is absolutely awesome — full of flavor, freshly made, and truly tasty. It’s not just about the patties anymore; everything I’ve tried has been on point. You can tell they take extra pride in their cooking here compared to other locations I've been to.

If you're anywhere near Poughkeepsie and craving real, delicious Caribbean food, this Golden Krust is definitely worth a visit. It's unlike any other Golden Krust I’ve ever been to!“

“Steam fish meal is the best and carrot juice“

“Ate the Jerk Chicken and Curry Chicken at the Beacon Farmer’s Market and both were delicious!“

“I enjoyed the very hearty flavor of the dry rub of this jerk chicken. A splash of lightly sweet jerk sauce might've been nice, but I'd forgotten to ask. It was a little too hearty to pair w/ mac & cheese, but I regret nothing. Fifteen bucks for two (or more) meals!“

“Pleasantly surprised!! There are so many Jamaican restaurants to choose from in Poughkeepsie that serve the same menu & never have what you want to order etc. I was so happy when I got my meal bc it was freshly cooked right out of the pan. The portion was enough for 2 people and to top it off they have home made ice cream 🤤 The owner Simone introduced herself & was so polite & courteous. She went out of her way to make sure that my order was exactly how I wanted. Wish I could give it 10 🌟. YES SIMONE!! KEEP DOING YOUR THING 🙌🏽 💪🏽“

“food is great u want great Caribbean food Sophie's 😋 is the spot.“

“Great experience here. I’ve been looking for some authentic Jamaican food for the past year and I’ve finally found it here in Royal Blends. This is not a dine in, it is takeout which is fine because that’s what I wanted. This is definitely authentic Jamaican food, it’s delicious and flavorful… the staff is really friendly, and the baked treats will have you coming back for more! I’ve tried the pineapple upside down cake so far and it was baked to perfection. It was sweet but not too sweet. It was nice and succulent , which is a must, no one wants a dry cake right? In summary, I’m now a regular customer here and will continue to be. I highly recommend. Thank you to the team at Royal Blends!“

“This is my go-to for lunch. My first option. They are closed on Sunday and Monday. They have all of your traditional Jamaican dishes, and all of them are very tasty. I'm biased because I love their fried ckicken! It has just the right amount of spice and a little kick of pepper. Mama Sylvia and her daughter and staff are very friendly. You can eat in or grab a to go order. Either way, you'll be satisfied 😌 💯 👌 😉“

“I am always please with the food you definitely get your moneys worth and the food is delicious and also the customers service is excellent.“