45 Best Caribbean Restaurants near South Hempstead

“The food is soo good ans worth the drive. Since I don't live out that way I easily walked out with a little over $100 with of food lol. Didn't get photos cause it went down when we got home lmao but next time. We had 2 curry goat roti, curry chicken roti, 2 ox tail entrée, the pork entrée lol. Go get you some“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!!!!!???“

“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“

“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!“

“Sheldon was great at helping me order. His customer service skills are above and beyond geared towards making the customer have a great experience. He's a gentleman and knowledgeable to answer any question about the menu. The jerk chicken.. to die for; very delicious. The rice and salad were very tasty complements. I would highly recommend eating in or ordering to go at Jerk King.“

“This is a great place! Food is fantastic, really all we had was flavorful and had heat but not so much that it was over powering. People are so friendly. Drinks are made with real fruit. Prices are very reasonable. Best for take out bc only one table. Definitely try this place, a true gem.“

“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“

“5 Stars-Tha Café

Tha Café is a whole vibe. The moment you walk in, it just feels good—comfortable, stylish, and full of positive energy. Whether you’re coming to chill, eat, or catch a vibe, this place sets the tone right every time. It’s got that real West Indian flavor, both in the food and the atmosphere.

The owner is cool and welcoming, makes you feel like you're part of the fam. The bartenders are fast, friendly, and on point—no long waits, no bad attitudes, just good people doing what they do best.

And the food? Fire🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. Seasoned to perfection, fresh, and full of flavor. You can tell it’s made with love. This ain’t no basic menu—every bite delivers. It’s that kind of food you think about the next day.

Tuesdays between 4 PM and 2 AM—that’s when the spot really comes alive. Good music, good people, good energy. And weekends? Always lit. If you know, you know.

Tha Café is definitely a go-to. Comfortable, attractive, welcoming… everything a great restaurant/lounge should be. If you’re in the area and haven’t pulled up yet, you’re missing out.
QGTM

Julian 226st“

“Cleanness, quietness, a relaxing environment, friendly, generous, reasonable prices, delicious food. I just can't believe that all these great quality located in a tiny place right here in Franklin Square 💖 it's just unbelievable !!!“

“Wow! Came here for my daughter 40th birthday dinner I called ahead of time told then that I had a large party, we got to the restaurant and were seated right away and the menu said happy birthday Tisha on the menu which was so so great and let me tell you everything we tried delicious the drinks was great waiters were wonderful. I will definitely definitely go back. I’d recommend this place“

“I was served by Bill and he had amazing customer service and cooking skills!!! I loved the food so much defs coming back ❤️❤️❤️“

“𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 ⚠️ 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 48 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀. 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁. 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁👇“

“Great addition to the elmont community
The food and service are always on point and the staff is friendly- efficient and professional.
Love the fact that I can order weekly meal plans for my college students. Delicious and healthy meals!!“

“I recently visited this restaurant/lounge and was thoroughly impressed. The ambiance is absolutely top-tier chic, welcoming, and perfect for everything from a casual night out to a special occasion. The lighting, music, and overall vibe create a relaxed yet upscale atmosphere that makes you want to stay a little longer.

The food was also quite good. Each dish was well-prepared, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can tell care goes into the menu…the overall quality definitely exceeded expectations.

Service was attentive without being intrusive, and the staff helped make the experience smooth and enjoyable.

Highly recommend for anyone looking for a spot that combines great vibes with solid food and drinks. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Always a hit! Authentic Jamaican good and the best patties ❤️. Chef Elvis is it truly sweet person and takes pride in his establishment cooks with love.“

“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“

“It was great one-on-one service that I received. The people that are very friendly and the food is fresh and delicious!! Is absolutely worth going there and definitely will be a regular place I'll be going to. Five Star customer service“

“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 :)“

“We catered from Trini Bites for a brunch with friends to celebrate our recent wedding. Working with Renee was an absolute pleasure. From start to finish, she was attentive and responsive. We knew we wanted to cater Trini food as my husband is Trini and I felt the stakes were high to make sure everything went well! And Renee delivered on every front.

The food was an absolute smash hit -- no tray was left untouched or unpolished, and we even sent folks home with to-go containers as they loved the food so much. Particular favorites were the stew chicken, the buss up shot, the mini doubles, and the curry chana and potatoes. Renee made sure that our dietary preferences were met, which was no small feat as we had vegetarians, vegans, kosher-observant (no shellfish), and halal-observant (no pork or pork byproducts) in attendance!

If you've ever been curious Trini food or simply want to serve something different for your party or gathering, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend working with Renee and Trini Bites at all.“

“Excellent & professional service. Your warm welcome and generous accommodations were greatly appreciated. Highly recommend. Authentic & delicious food. The atmosphere & ambiance were exceptional. Special acknowledgement to the owner & my dear friend, Naala & her professional & courteous staff, Shari, Jermaine, Nick & the entire Dunns River Lounge Staff in Rockville Centre, NY“

“I found this place on TOOGOODTOGO! And my goodness! Literally some of the best food if not the best I had in the year. Amazing!

I got the stew chicken, rice and peas with plantain. The meat was falling off the bone, well marinated, seasoned, etc. the rice tasted soooo goodddddd!

The customer service was great. Kindest Caribbean restaurant I have ever been too. Will definitely be going back! Very affordable since I got it on TOOGOODTOGO. Under $6.“

“First time at Supreme Jerk and they’ve definitely earned the 5 stars.

The jerk chicken was fresh, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. I also had some fried chicken — not greasy at all, with a perfect light crunch. Honestly better than some major chains. What really stood out was the service. I mentioned it was my first visit, and the staff took the time to break everything down, from the menu to the prices.

You can tell they take pride in prepping their proteins. I’m definitely coming back to try more.“

“Comfortable atmosphere, good drinks, good food“

“Let me tell you something. Lisa and Pete will make sure you have the absolute birthday. Somehow someway they brought out moves I haven’t pulled out in years. The food! They take their time because it is mouth watering. The drinks…. Well the first time I didn’t remember… but the second and third. Let’s just say it’s a good time all the time.“

“I Love the food especially the Mac & Cheese and j*** pork, the fried chicken is totally awesome, I go and get something different every time but my favorite is definitely the j*** pork and Mac and cheese. I would definitely recommend to anyone that wants to enjoy some great food. Visit D&C Island J*** at 201-05 Linden Blvd, ST Albans NY“

“Placed a catering order recently for a church event, with many in attendance from different cultural backgrounds— Food was 5 Star Delicious! Flavorful and not greasy. Very friendly and helpful staff. This take-out spot is a real gem and sets the standard for down home West Indian cuisine.“

“Food was good, however the birthday girl had to wait longer than everyone else for her food. When her food eventually came out it was cold.
Drinks were okay but not strong enough. Has to ask for an extra shot to take away the sweetness.
Overall, a nice hole in the wall spot. Can’t accommodate a group bigger than six.“

“ABSOLUTELY " EVERYTHING , IT'S THAT 👍 GOOD .“

“Nice place to party. Cozy.“

“omg this restaurant is the way to my stomach. i just love the food, its nice clean and tasty“

“Ok so I ordered shark and bake and 2 order of doubles. They were very unorganized and the men acted like they didn’t wanna work! But this young lady! She gave us communication, told us its gonna be a wait that she had to handmade everything! She literally handmade the bakes from scratch! Fried the shark! Handmade the doubles! I seen her cook my food as i sat watched and ate my doubles waiting for the sandwich! I appreciate that young lady. The food was so good! She’s the ONLY reason why i would ho back there!! If she’s not there whenever i go i turn right around!“

“The DJ plays music of every time period.“

“If I hadn’t peeked over the counter, I might never have realized this was a Jamaican restaurant. Aside from a few small Jamaican flags—which I didn’t immediately spot—the predominantly red signage doesn’t clearly reflect the Jamaican cuisine they offer.

That said, I thoroughly enjoyed my “small” portion of curry chicken with rice and peas, which many other places would probably consider medium-sized. Priced reasonably at $14.39, including a bottle of water, it was great value. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and cooked, while the rice and peas were expertly prepared, with just the right touch of coconut to bring out the traditional flavors.

The server, Alicia, was both polite and engaging, adding to the overall welcoming atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in the area.

My only suggestion is that they make it more obvious to passersby that this is a Jamaican restaurant—perhaps by adding more green, black, and yellow to their signage.“

“If you are looking for some AUTHENTIC flavorful Jamaican food. This is the SPOT! I ordered some oxtails, jerk chicken, cabbage, plantains with rice and peas. I was not disappointed. The oxtail was flavorful and falling off the bone. I also loved the jerk sauce they had on the chicken. Most importantly, the portion is hefty! The food reminded me of home. I will DEFINITELY return!“

“Two Queens Cuisine has my heart ❤️! The establishment is exceptionally clean, great customer service and always a diversity of fresh cooked goods😋:you are pleasantly greeted upon entering, I come frequently too and am spoken to with a smile even when it's crazy busy which I appreciate after a long day.

I have NEVER had anything bad here....their fresh made drinks are crisp, refreshing and tasty. This place stays busy and the chefs are constantly at work turning out fresh trays as they sell out quickly of their items.

I started coming here when they 1st opened and haven't stopped since, I had to pace myself a bit because I was coming here a few times a week not just for me but family members and they loved the food too😄😁.

I have had many different dishes from oxtail, fish/shrimp, rasta pasta, porridge etc. and everything was well seasoned+great portion sizes:I always have enough left over for another day or to share.

I get a bit overwhelmed at times because everything always smells+looks good...I patiently wait if need be as I know what I'm getting is top notch👍🏼.

You must also try their Pumpkin Rice🎃 a delicious alternative to white rice/rice&peas but this sells out way too fast for my taste lol.

I'm a forever customer and strongly encourage others to tantalize their pallets with their cuisine🍽...I wish them continued success+prosperity🙌🏾 !“

“The food tastes just like home; it's great home cooking. There are a lot of similar restaurants in our community, but Auntie Fazee's is the best, hands down!

Whether it's catering or just a simple pastry, you know you're getting the best.“

“Wanted some crab cakes for dinner and always said I would come here. I ordered a plain pasta and crab cakes to go. The pasta is very flavorful but the crab cakes were a bit disappointing. I don’t see any real crab in the crab cakes. Just looks like a bunch of filling. The taste was subpar as well. Wouldn’t get them again.“

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

“This is the best tasting West Indian food in N.Y. ! Guyanese style Chinese food , best on Jamaica Ave and probably Queens! The food took less then 10 min to come and the staff had no attitude!“