Jamaican Restaurants near St. Albans, NY

“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.“

“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“

“Customer service was great over the phone. Amazing food. I ordered delivery (I didn’t do Uber eats, just called because I wanted the restaurant to receive 100% of the profit) and it came quick. I received a medium oxtail with macaroni and cheese. I would’ve taken a photo but it looked too good not to take a bite. I wish I got more oxtail because it was delicious!! The Mac and cheese was amazing — perfectly cheesy. I can’t wait to come back for more of their food options like the stew meat or even the banana bread (and tell everyone I know obviously)!

Edit: I got more food the next day! The stew chicken was as delicious as I hoped it would be alongside that AMAZING curry goat. The curry goat tasted like heaven — it tastes fresh off the island! The curry chicken was also very good and I got a great portion of everything. The standout had to be the beef patty which was the BEST Jamaican beef patty I’ve ever had. Now I got to buy one with every order!! I thought the bulla had a beautiful sweet spice to it. Perfect for any meal. Everyone I knew wanted a bite of the curry spiced bread as well. My sister said she’s going to order here everyday if she can ?. Overall, everything was perfect and I am glad there’s more yummy places to eat in this neighbourhood.

I’ve missed eating things like this (that actually taste good) and they really made my day.“

“They Cater To My Strange Dieting /Eating For Years Now. Helps Keep Me Fit. I Don’t Do Heavy Eating or Too Much Meat ?.✨?I Miss Camille She The Best Of The Best ?✨,… Use To Be A Yute With A Side Kids Costume/Characters Business, He Was Super Cool Too ???✅.They Have Real Good Stew Peas and Curry Goat. Tasteful and Season Well.“

“I religiously order here, the staff is professional and friendly. The food is flavorful, if you love spice in your food this is definitely the spot. They host annual customer appreciation, and various community events through the year. This is a great local place to grab food. Also they have a lot more variety regarding order-size selection. Definitely a bang for my buck!

I love the curry goat and the ginger pineapple is a great drink to have with any order.“

“I have never visited this place but I always order their jerk chicken and festivals through Ubereats and I must say it is THE BEST hands down. Try it you won't regret 😊“

“I picked up food here for the first time and Auntie was so incredibly welcoming. She was happy to let me sample a handful of the dishes they were serving, all of which were delicious.

The oxtail here is just phenomenal. The depth of flavor of the gravy was such a standout. My rice and peas were covered in it and I wish I had more!

The jerk chicken was incredibly tender and the sweet and spicy sauces were a great compliment.

The fresh pine ginger drink is a must have and the homemade coco bread was pillowy soft.

The chef is an absolute pro here when it comes to salinity. The seasoning was spot on for every entree without any lingering saltiness.“

“awesome place to eat very clean“

“This is a wonderful restaurant with delicious food and excellent customer service ! I enjoy almost all their meals especially the curry goat, beef patties, wings and their juices are amazing. My favorite is Pineapple Ginger! Love love this place !“

“Xavier went above and beyond to help me because I am vegan! Im so grateful because I was alittle worried if it would be easy to order here. Thanks Xavier for making my life easier as soon as I stepped in the door!!! I will definitely recommend others!“

“I arranged for our church choir to use this venue for a dinner party. The owner - Jeff, was so accommodating and helpful with assisting me with the details, including securing a DJ. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was inviting and we had an enjoyable and memorable evening. Music was a huge part of the evening and the DJ did not disappoint. We are already looking forward to returning!“

“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 :/“

“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.“

“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!!“

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

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

“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.“

“They jokingly say online “If the lady serving food at the Jamaican spot doesn’t have an attitude, then the food is no good”… a shame but so many people feel it’s true. We as a Caribbean people often get entirely too comfortable serving our own with a nonchalant carelessness. I as a business owner myself take note and wholeheartedly appreciate when I get great service consistently. I can’t speak for everyone but as far as Precious, Michael & Tamia here, have consistently been amazing at upholding a gold standard of service. From greeting you with a welcoming energy when you walk in, to making sure you get everything you need before you walk out. This is one of my go to places to grab lunch. Much love to the staff and team who show up for work everyday to kindly service their commUNITY. The diaspora needs more of it.“

“I was looking in the area for a black owned restaurant to have breakfast, and came across this gem.
Great service. The lady at the counter is very pleasant, both on the phone and in person. The breakfast was great, I had a large plate of ackee and salt fish with sour soup sea moss juice. Everything homemade. Compliments to the chef. 👌🏽 Everything well done. I wish I had taken a picture of the plate as the presentation was beautiful, but I couldn't wait to dig in lol (I absolutely destroyed that plate 😁). They also make lunch and dinner food, they have cakes, and authentic Jamaican deserts and snacks. The place is also decorated with lovely afro centric prints on the wall. Will definitely visit again.“

“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 ......“

“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????“

“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.“

“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 🙏🏿 😊“

“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.“

“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.“

“Earlier this morning..... My first experience at Door Restaurant in the borough of Queens.... OMG I tried the Traditional Jamaican Breakfast: Liver, Saltfish, Callaloo, provisions omg. Couldn't eat it all but I killed the Saltfish. Restaurant wasn't crowded. Good service.. I still have enough leftovers for a few more meals 😂😂😂😂 My friend enjoyed her jerk chicken with peas and rice.. 😋“

“Some people prefer quality over quantity. But this was both. Most cheesiest rasta pasta $12 and added jerk chicken $7 iv ever eaten. Also the portion size was so much that the container couldn't close. Check them out. I'd recommend.“

“oxtails, jerk chicken, stew snapper“

“Came in today for a jerk salad and a side of Mac and cheese . The server innocently rang it up as pasta but they corrected the error with no problem and were very nice about it . Let me say , the jerk salad was DELICIOUS. Definitely worth the money , the chicken was a little spicy , super flavorful and juicy . The mango’s and cucumbers in the salad were fresh. The side of Mac and cheese was the best I have had at any Caribbean restaurant in the entire area and I’ve lived here for over 20 years. Definitely a great experience and I will be coming back for more !!!“

“The Curry Goat is the best, to me the best in Queens.!!“

“So don't tell the folks at tropical jerk that I found you guys...

They
cute little mini meals.

Andy they control the pepper ..

Sorry but not every one controls the scotch bonnet“

“Food was great but when I got home I had no eating utensils. The works left the young teen im the front of the store while they had several customers in front waiting for service. You can hear the other workers in the other room chatting in up. While I'm thinking is anyone going to.co.e out here and help this young cat.Needs more customer service skills.“

“The food is good and the price is reasonable. The service great. It is a take out spot. I love talking to the owners of restaurants to hear their stories. The owners are Jamaicans in business for over a decade. I learned a some lessons here!“

“I only order j*** pork & j*** chicken, and I most say that this is the BEST j*** chicken & pork I have EVER taste in America. I am hooked. It’s all about the flavor, and most restaurants just cook to sale, but Merrick J*** cook to please. They’re Potato pudding is good too.. not too sweet, but just right.

Dietary restrictions: Not salty like most Jamaican restaurant.“

“I was coming from the airport and was so hungry. Find this Jamaican restaurant let me tell you for a long while I never have oxtail so good. I hate when food being too salty and Rice and peas was good also. This food was perfect. and the owner and staff were very nice I totally recommend this restaurant“

“This is where I bought my babygirl birthday cake yearly! And every year the taste gets better and better, cake was beautifully made and the taste was everything! Mr Baker big up yourself😊 also the customer service for ordering was so good, lady was very nice.“

“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.“

“This is a compliant but I gave all 5 stars cause I love this place from young. Bought 6 spicy beef & 2 jerk chicken Pattie’s this morning (June 5th 2025). In this photo you see plastic. I bit this piece of plastic out of my patty, I thought it might’ve been some hard lettuce but yea it’s plastic.“

“I was in the neighborhood on the mall close by. I was really hungry so of course Jamaican food would do. Was a bit skeptical because it said Silver Krust on Google but the sign onsite says something else. Anyway, the woman serving looked very Jamaican (lol) and sounded very Jamaican with the ghetto flare attitude so I am like alright this food is good. Gotta be good (lol). I really wanted to soup but they had chicken soup with no corn. Anyways , I got curry goat, rice and peas, sweet chilly chicken, cabbage and plantain. Yum yum yum !! The food was so good! Even though the goat could have been a bit more tender, but it was still flavorful. I ate every bit of it! The food really hit the spot. I went back for patty but no patty. Not sure if it’s because it’s Sunday. Try this spot for authentic Jamaican flavor . No seating inside restaurant. Parking lot very dirty.“

“They are crapifying their business and over working their employees. A business gets one ipad and thinks that replaces the humans who offered timely and engaging customer service.
Slower and lower vibes!

The one customer facing employee is amazing but the demand is too high Ugh“

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

“Great food � really really great, I always stop in when I'm in queens and I live in Connecticut“

“Very good food. The 2 ladies were very nice polite and gave me fast service. The reviews are very misleading. Best food in the neighborhood. Oxtails tender and very good price and amount of food. Update I went back twice the stewed chicken is dry and then the plate of oxtails was not the same size lots of rice little meat. They were still nice but I decided not to make this a reg place I eat“

“stayed in nyc for 4 nights and got dinner here 3/4 — the food was that good. im also used to bad customer service = good food and good customer service = bad food, but here i received both. if your belly is big, be prepared for your bill to reflect it. 5/5 experience — toronto do better.“

“I got delivery through GrubHub and it was really good. I chose mild for my wife's sake, but the flavor still was NOT lacking. The curry goat was deliciously strong in both curry and goat. The roti was one of the best I've had. The oxtail was exactly what I hoped for. Even the rice and peas impressed me. This was the best Caribbean meal I've had in a long time“