Jamaican Restaurants near South Ozone Park, NY

“I enjoyed this place a great deal. The Guyanese in me was in awe that the plantain fries tasted like my fave fish and chip place in Guyana. The bartender was heavy handed, so not only were the drinks good, but they were also strong. The music was also pretty spot on.“

“i eat almost every dish that they prepare an i have no complain every thing was delicious thats my favorite jamaican restaurant“

“This is my second time coming to this restaurant for their delicious patties and they do not disappoint. From the minute you walk in you are greeted by an inviting staff that is eager to help assist customers with their order to make sure their orders are fulfilled“

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

“awesome place to eat very clean“

“Today 9/9 I went into Juici Pattie on Church Avenue and the cashier Shad is the only one since I have been buying patties asked me for my phone number and I received a discount what a blessing that was make you want to recommend others for the discount. Last week I brought 1 doz to take to my son in Maryland and I did not get any credit and the guy did not take my number. I asked him why he did not take my number he was not a very pleasant guy but today’s service is excellent. Even Kymani was very helpful in helping me bring up the app. I received excellent customer service today. There have been other time that I come and the service was not that good but I like the patties“

“I had such a wonderful experience at Juci Patties on Nostrand Avenue! The food was delicious, but the customer service really made my visit stand out.

My cashier, Eli, was absolutely wonderful—friendly, accommodating, professional, and genuinely warm. He made me feel welcomed from the moment I walked in and provided the kind of customer service that makes you want to come back.

Great food and even better hospitality. Thank you, Eli, for making my experience such a positive one! I’ll definitely be back.“

“So far, I have enjoyed Tosh's Patties by Columbus Circle, and through local pickup from their prep kitchen. The patties are fresh and so delicious at any location, and I am eager to see them everywhere. I know Tosh's would never compromise on quality. It doesn't get better than Tosh's Patties! The golden, well-seasoned, laminated dough keeps each patty internally tender, externally crispy and flaky, and is the perfect complement to the flavorful fillings. I like how some of them are more adventurous. There are specials every week along with their comprehensive regular menu. Right now my top two have to be the Ackee and Saltfish, and the vegan jerk mushroom! The jerk mushroom, I tried today, and it left a strong impression on me! I almost wouldn't believe it's vegan given how its dough/crust is as lovely as the non-vegan counterpart. I cannot get Tosh's Patties without getting an Ackee and Saltfish patty whenever it's available, that one is my favorite. The original beef is also fire. So juicy. And the Red Hook Lobster collab (coming soon) is delightful and creamy! I need to branch out and try more flavors, but I love the ones I've tried so much that it's a challenge to get something different!! Tosh's Patties are the best around! Not one recipe is too spicy, and if you want more heat you can add the scotch bonnet honey sauce. Tosh's punch is also not to be missed! Sweet, refreshing, with some warmth from the ginger even though it's nice and cold. It feels like the pineapple, ginger, and citrus all help with my digestion too. And the scotch bonnet honey sauce, that's money!!“

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

“I saw that one review from the person saying their oxtail was bad, but saw a plethora of positive reviews standing against it. I decided to give them a go and do NOT regret it! Lovely little spot for a late night meal! The cashier was very pleasant with a great attitude. I came by after finding my Airbnb and ordered 3 empanadas: Jerk Chicken, Salmon, & Oxtail. This is not a standard menu option, but she told me I could mix and match :)

I loved it!!! WONDERFULLY tasty food and a perfect crisp to the empanadas - not too hard and not too soft/mushy. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!“

“J*** chicken is always on point - one of the best I’ve tasted in a while - so flavorful and delicious. They have found themselves another repeat customer - always. Would definitely recommend Steve’s Original J**** You won’t be disappointed.“

“Came to Continent Brooklyn for a late dinner and cocktails with some girlfriends and we had such a good time! The atmosphere is definitely one of the highlights — sexy, grown, and sophisticated without feeling stuffy. There were lots of couples enjoying date night along with a few other groups of girlfriends, and the DJ was great and kept the vibes going all night.

The food was absolutely the star. We shared several dishes, including the oxtail lo mein, salmon, mac & cheese and wings, and everything was flavorful and delicious. We finished with dessert, which was just as good. Definitely come hungry!

The cocktails were probably the one area that didn’t quite live up to the rest of the experience. They weren’t bad, but considering how good the food and overall atmosphere were, I expected the drinks to be a little stronger/better.

That said, we had a great night. Between the food, music, beautiful interior and lively atmosphere, Continent is a great choice for a late dinner, date night or girls’ night out. I would absolutely come back“

“it’s always a pleasure coming to this location! everytime i come here Nadia is the cashier and her energy is just so beautiful and refreshing! she creates a lovely environment for people to want to spend there money.kudos to u nadia you’re doing a fantastic job!“

“The Jamaican Jerk Chicken tastes like baby back ribs, but in a way - (in my opinion) it's better, since it's chicken and not pork. It has that smoky, smoked-spicy baby back rib flavor but with a kick of Jamaican spices. Very tasty.

This with the black beans and rice, and the sweet vegetables, hit the spot on a rainy Saturday afternoon in LIC in NYC. 😊“

“Today I walked into Lucky’s and ordered the stewed chicken and curry chicken. I have no hesitation when saying this might be the best student curry chicken I’ve ever tasted in my life. And believe me this is not my first curry, chicken or stewed chicken. The flavor on both the chickens were impeccable. The chicken was so tender, and could easily be picked off the bone. And the stew and curry complemented the soft rice beautifully. I will definitely be coming to Luckys again. This is my new favorite Jamaican food spot in New York City.“

“THIS PLACE IS SO CLEAN NOCE FOOD MUSIC THE OWNERS ARE VER NICE GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE“

“The curried goat and rice and also the stew peas with pigtail are the best. Very tasty and filling.“

“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!“

“Baby when i tell you this place has the best food in Brooklyn best believe it .
You got a great portion for ya money and it taste amazing.
I always get the jerk chicken and its always bussing . 🥰 the chefs there top tier they can cook .“

“Absolutely love this place. Their cornmeal porridge warms the soul. Their chicken foot with rice and peas is delicious. Their curry chicken is so delicious and juicy just amazing. (This is not all from one sitting I’ve come back multiple times)“

“visited Paradise Jerk Jamaican Restaurant for the first time today and decided to try the cornmeal porridge and an order of sweet plantain. I have to say, I was very impressed! The porridge was smooth, creamy, and full of authentic Jamaican flavor seasoned just right with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. It had that comforting, homemade taste that instantly reminded me of traditional island cooking. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the service was quick. The portion was generous, and the food came out hot and fresh. For my first experience, it definitely left a positive impression, and I’m looking forward to going back to try more dishes on their menu.“

“This place had some of the best jerk chicken I ever had in my life. I've gone back 3x times in the past month and they are not there anymore. Does anyone have an updated location for this jerk pit?Because now I'm sad...sad spelled backwards is das and das not good :/“

“The Food Is Great And The Workers Are Polite“

“great location good pub food music on the weekends“

“this is one of the best flavors in Brooklyn“

“Decided to stop by since I was craving Jamaican food tonight. The portions are huge here! Definitely a bang for your buck. Got the stewed chicken and the jerk chicken for the rice platters. I love Mac and cheese so I definitely had to try it with some jerk chicken on top. Everything was great and the customer service was as well. I’ll definitely be stopping by again.“

“Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent and the price was just as good“

“The stars are for the food only customer service is trash dem act like they are doing u the favor u can't ask a question without attitude lucky I don't live in the area anymore so mi look fwd to the food mainly the curry goat almost just like eating it back home frfr ... and get a card reader“

“My church just hosted a fish fry. I shopped around everywhere to find a price that was right. All the prices that the big name restaurants gave me were unrealistic. I found this wonderful woman, owner of this beautiful restaurant. She was so polite, so helpful, and motivating when I felt like giving up on the event. I ordered 2 kinds of fish, 50 total, and that was the NICEST fish I’ve ever eaten. I could recommend this establishment to any party, any event, any anything lol. This is the place to be. she’s very efficient and I loved the entire experience with her.“

“FOOD AND THE SERVICE A1 ESPECIALLY THE PORRIDGE 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤“

“The food and the experience are amazing. Can’t wait to come again.“

“Owner clicked with me immediately. The delectable meal was just what my palate needed. Not a dining spot but excellent take out option for the West Indian foodie.“

“Absolutely delicious. Had the oxtail plate and added Mac n cheese. Will definitely be back. Great seasoning I forgot to add the jerk sauce.“

“The service was excellent, and I would like to express my gratitude to my server, who possessed a soft, professional voice that was both respectful and courteous, making the entire experience truly exceptional, and the food was great, thank you very much“

“I’m using a 5 start review so people see this. These staff members are genuinely disgusting. I’m unsure if it’s the owner or if it’s a manager who was speaking to me, but I came in today after seeing a disabled homeless man asking for food outside (he couldn’t come inside because his mobility scooter was too big) and i decided to go in and ask if they had soup. The lady looked outside, saw the man, rolled her eyes and straight up told me no. Regardless if she wasn’t lying or not, don’t give attitude to people who are consumers or potential consumers. You also should know how long your food takes to cook since I know this place has been open for a while. If food takes 3 hours to cook, you start making it before consumers come in. I ended up going somewhere else and buying this man some soup because no one deserves to be hungry and cold. Horrible service and attitude.“

“I found myself in Harlem a few days on Saturday with a lady friend of mine and we were starving, Good thing we stopped in Caribbean Fiesta they charge you by the pound and the food was great we got Curry Chicken And oxtail and I must say that's some of the best oxtail I've ever tried I'll definitely be back for more the next time I'm in Harlem“

“I absolutely LOVE the food. I got a plate with oxtails, rice & peas, plantains and he makes sure your plate is full. Everything tasted like it was seasoned perfectly, the gravy was surprisingly light and delicious. I’m 1000% going back.
I sincerely doubt the bad reviews are from him, the plates aren’t even the same. I met his Mom too and she was really sweet! Made the experience even better ?

FYI: I took the picture below after a couple bites“

“Place is very clean, the food does taste good, you only have to watch out for the amount you take it goes by weight. Overall, I like the food here, its buffet style most things are weighted by the pound.“

“Rock Island & Grill = Jamaican food heaven 🌟. I went in skeptical, left a believer. Jerk chicken was ON POINT—spicy, smoky, and so tender it fell off the bone. Oxtail was fall-apart amazing, cooked with love and served with rice & peas that hit like a warm hug. Grilled fish? Fresh catch, perfectly seasoned. 🔥

Only thing? Lines get long on weekends, but trust it’s worth it. If you’re craving authentic Jamaican with a laid-back vibe, Rock Island & Grill’s your spot.“

“HMG this place is the best night cap food shop to stop this place remind me back in Jamaica the dumpling shop on Waltham Park road east road where you could get your breakfast on your way to work in the morning have to go back to eat fry roast breadfruit and ackee and salt fish ......“

“i’ve lived in the area for many years and have passed this place several times, but never tried it… tonight I decided to order via Uber Eats and crossed my fingers. to my surprise, everything was very tasty and the food came hot. The red pea soup taste good, fresh and authentic. The Stew chicken, jerk chicken, mac & cheese, and rice and peas, were all very tasty. I called in just to make sure the red pea soup did not contain pork. the gentleman that answered the phone was so polite. Great customer service. oh, and by the way, the red pea soup does not have pork in it… A+ in my book no pork on my fork lol i’ll definitely be ordering from here again.“

“On any given SUNDAY you can find me at G&M picking up my FAVORITE platter of curry goat with rice and peas ? . Miss Janet is always there to greet you with her wonderful smile and world class CUSTOM SERVICE!! Plenty of options to choose from even for VEGETARIANS.
I’ve been frequenting this West Indian restaurant since I first moved to Rosedale 2 years ago and it’s been nothing but spectacular !! Hands down my FAVORITE local restaurant in Queens????“

“While up there visiting family I went here. After the gym my sister wanted Ackee and saltfish. She wasn’t sure if they were open but they were-it was around 10:45 am on a Saturday. Listen I never ate here but def will be going back when I come back up. Their food is better than the Yardies on elmont rd. I got a saltfish fritter and has we were leaving the lady was bringing out lunch. We stopped in our tracks and got the freshest, tender jerk pork (we forgot to ask for a piece of the pepper) curry chicken and a chicken patty. Amazing and they def make the patty from scratch. Thanks Buffy Patty-delicious. I LOVE jerk pork and def will be buying to take bake to Tampa. Btw it’s not loud in there but the had the good vibes playing. Also they have a live stream of a place in Jamaica LOL“

“I came across this place, after taking my son to school, I was hungry so I thought I'd give it a try, I had the saltfish with, yam, dumpling and green banana, OMG the food was soo good, flavorful, right amount of seasoning and pepper , I will definitely come back to try other items, so good“

“$ Classic Jamaican food, loved the fried dumplings and salt fish in the morning, had a great conversation with the cashier, excellent local spot, great customer service. I’m from Brooklyn so I take pride in the places uptown that can deliver a more authentic Caribbean cuisine experience without breaking the bank on pricing.“

“I ❤️❤️❤️ the food. My daughter us a picky eater, but she loves their food. I can only eat the steamed snapper, I can't have butter so she suggested coconut milk. Oh My Goodness!!! Delicious! I can't eat it from no one else! God bless....Keep doing what you do, drown out the distractions 🙏🏿 😊“

“My first time at Kingston Grill and I’d it weren’t for the professional, well mannered lovely lady at the counter it very well could have been my last. However, I will definitely return as in addition to the wonderful customer service experienced on Saturday July 22 at around 4pm. The food was delicious!!! I ordered the oxtail meal as well as sweet chili chicken wings. Awesome!!“

“Don't let this tiny place dictate your opinion. The ox tail was flavorful and the fat melted in your mouth, meat falls off the bone so you know it has been cooking for a bit. The staff are friendly and welcoming. A hidden gem worth visiting if you're in the hood.“

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

“Tried this restaurant for the first time yesterday, let me tell you , if I could give this restaurant 10 stars I would.
The escovitch snapper meal with rice and peas, steam veggies and Macaroni salad was simply amazing.
What was even more impressive was the level customer service.
I will certainly be back!!!!“