50 Best Caribbean Restaurants near East York

“Wow! I am so glad I found this place! The service is really fantastic and friendly. Pick up took no time and when I arrived I was really impressed with how everything looked. I have no idea why I waited so long to check this place out and I cant wait to order again, a gem of East York. My only regret is that I didn't get more food lol“

“Just went to the Yonge / Bloor location, service was incredibly friendly and the food was amazing as always. Thanks for still being as awesome as possible during all this.“

“my favorite place to eat when I visit Toronto!!!!“

“I recently organized a birthday party for my dad at Avenue Restaurant, and I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Brandon was incredibly efficient and helpful throughout the planning process, making the organization seamless. On the day of the event, everything ran smoothly, thanks to the attentive staff. The food was outstanding—everyone raved about it! The service was exceptional, with the team going above and beyond to ensure that all our needs were met. I will definitely return to Avenue for future meals and events. Highly recommend!“

“I had only tried goat roti. It was super delicious. Great.“

“Jaclyn's is the best! Delicious eats and friendly service. How can you go wrong?? 😋😋😋💖“

“Our passion fruit margaritas were so fresh and not too sweet👌🏼
Griot had so much flavor and the pikliz was just the right amount of hot 👌🏼
Bought a jar to bring home for the fam🫶🏼
Bon bagay rhum corner🙌🏼
So happy we found a bit of lakay here in Toronto ❤️🇭🇹“

“Tried Pattylicious for the first time today, WOW, it was incredible. Everything is made in-house and tasted delicious. We will be back 100%!“

“Seriously delicious flavours, friendly, fun staff, creative cocktails all in a beautiful space. As soon as we walked through the door we we were hit with the sweet aroma of the spices of the Caribbean. The vibe is warm and inviting. I suggested trying this place to some colleagues. As someone from Jamaica I have high standards for the flavours of the Caribbean. Everyone at the table and I mean everyone enjoyed it. Everything is served family style. I don’t eat meat so we enjoyed the fish and vegetarian options. The 6 of us shared the salt cod fritters, nuff nuff slaw, doubles, fried snapper, crab XO, coconut rice and Mac pie. We were full up!! Probably ordered a dish too many but it was worth it. If you’re used to traditional Caribbean flavours you will not be disappointed. I will definitely be back either for a quick cocktail before an event or for another delicious meal.“

“Went to have lunch and was pleasantly surprised! Food was flavourful and the portions were extremely generous. The customer service was great - they even let me sample one of the meats before deciding on my order.
I ordered the curry chicken bowl — the chicken was perfectly seasoned. The coleslaw was a nice refreshing touch to the bowl. The corn and pineapple salsa was also a nice sweet touch.
Overall 5/5 will definitely be back!“

“First time visit on the weekend of Sept.14, 2024. All good, food was tasty, good service. Except a little too much salt for me, that killed the taste for me. The cooks have heavy hands with the salt ✋️. A little less goes a long way. I would try the foods again. The doubles on point, no complaints ?“

“Had wedding anniversary dinner. Wait staff and bartender were fantastic- friendly, kind and the right amount of attention. Good food. Wonderful atmosphere.“

“For our first night in Toronto for a girls' trip, we had dinner at Chubby's given the good reviews and me mentioning wanting to try the various Caribbean spots during our stay. The decor gives island vibes with the wooden furniture and tranquil color choice for decor. Staff were all pretty helpful, with you waiter being pretty attentive.

For my drink, I ordered the rum punch which was pretty good in the balance of flavorand alcohol content. In terms of food, the portions for my entree (Oxtail Stew) was a little smaller than I thought but or actually worked out well and was enough. The oxtail was cooked down, well seasoned and tender, but I felt like I got a lot of pieces that were just bone or pretty fatty. The other food/Likkle bites I ordered to share with one of my friends were also very good. The Pepper Shrimp definitely had a heavy kick of spice to it and tasty. I really enjoyed the Saltfish (Cod) Fritters - they were tasty, had a good chutney to go with it. The plantains were cooked perfectly so that they stayed soft.

All in all, we had a good dining experience.“

“Absolutely love this place. Food is always delish, hot and fresh. Make sure to call in advance if you’re looking to get the oxtail as it’s out of this world and is only made on certain days of the week. Cash only. Do not hesitate to try!!“

“I've been eating here for almost a decade and absolutely love the food and staff. I usually get the doubles (with goat) and/or the boneless chicken dhalpourie roti. The homemade soursop ice cream and homemade Mauby are legit! Shane & Dee always treat you like family. Why haven't you tried this place yet?“

“So I’ve been trying to come up with the right words to explain the impeccable experience my husband and I had at this restaurant, words can’t do it justice. First impression as we walked in the door was how much it reminded me of back home islands vibes. The owner was present, attentive and overflowing with Caribbean hospitality. The Trini fusion dishes we tried were fantastic. This was such a treat and we loved every second of it. We left there needing to tell the world about the gem we had found. Thank you! Will be back with a few more people.“

“If you’re looking for Jamaican food cooked in a healthy way, head on over to @jerkupcentral ! I ordered the large jerk pork dinner. I enjoyed the steamed vegetables (different from the typical coleslaw), rice and peas and the tasty, lean jerk pork. I washed it down with my favourite @dandgjamaica pineapple soft drink! I rate it 4 1/2 out of 5 stars because I needed a bit more “jerk”. Give me the 🔥, I can take it lol. 🇯🇲 #jerkpork #jamaicanfood“

“I ordered the curry chicken, goat and fish broth.
Really friendly staff.
Great service.
Fresh food- tastes great- reminds me of my mother's (Trini) cooking.
Save yourself the hassle of cooking and eat some freshly made, tasty food.“

“Delicious food amazing staff.“

“Have run by this cafe too many times to count. Glad I finally stopped for a taste. Got kindly talked into the doubles (which he warned me would be messy) and it was absolutely delicious! Had never tasted those but would definitely get it again. So much flavor in that little wrap up! Thank you Coco Cafe for a fun, yummy morning! :)“

“Love this place and their food. A bit of island music would bump the atmosphere up from Foreigner's Eye Of The Tiger to ... actually i'm not sure how that could be better.

Next time i'm there i'm buying one of their 3/4 length sleeve two tone shirts ... even if they're not for sale.

Dietary restrictions: Love that as someone who can't have dairy that the foundation of their food is vegan. Pro tip; add spinach to everything !“

“Love it all good food great service all good ✅“

“I have been eating at Nicey’s since a teenager and I absolutely love their food. When I don’t have time to cook this is my go to Caribbean restaurant ordering off of Uber Eats. My favourite meal is the red snapper with rice and peas with oxtail gravy and their amazing hot sauce. I also love ordering their oxtail, curry goat and jerk chicken. Their red bean soup is also a favourite of mine along with their rum cake without icing. Most definitely recommend this restaurant.“

“My Experience with Sunrise Carribean Restaurant is very good I come here with my two friends as much as we can the food is very fresh and filling Im honored for Sunrise to cater for our project event for guest and to enjoy the food. Friendly team and welcoming space and enjoy the food and taste
Thanks to sunrise and their service.“

“I happened to be nearby and wanted a good meal, so I searched on Google and found this highly-rated restaurant. Here's a quick review:

Restaurant Style: Mainly a mix of Trinidad style and Jollibee style.

Trinidad Style: A blend of Caribbean and Indian flavors with unique spices.

Jollibee Style: Filipino flavors, typically sweet and homey.

Connection: Both influenced by immigrant cultures, with distinct spice blends.

Environment: Average

Service: Excellent

Taste: Better than average, but not extraordinary. There's a unique seasoning in the food that I can't quite describe, but it sets the flavor apart.

Overall: Satisfied. The meal cost $15 including tip, so the original price was likely around $12-13.“

“Had jerk chicken. partner oxtail. both were just perfect. chicken soft and not dry, rice perfectly cooked. the oxtail seemed to melt in our mouths. I'll definitely be trying more. 100% recommend and to the beautiful soul who made her recommendations and was so lovely my thanks. square one location around noon on Thursday july 11.“

“Amazing food! Amazing servers! Definitely one of the best! Ill surely keep on coming back ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Amazing food! Amazing servers! Definitely one of the best! Ill surely keep on coming back ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“well oiled machine. tablet orders for everyone waiting in line. after all of these years of getting my roti and doubles at 2680 lawrence avenue east, Mona's is a welcome addition to my nyammery. see you soon!“

“Tried couple of times. Pretty good. Visit recently ordered fish and lamb rice. But disappointed that rice not like before and lamb with too much bones, very little meat. Prices increased but food quality and quantity both were not as good as before.“

“Snoochie Boochies! Mooby’s!!!“

“I had the red peas soup for the first time it was delicious,well done I have found my place see you soon.“

“my first visit. it definitely won't be my last.“

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“I have been coming to The Roti Lady for over a decade, though years ago she was on Queen St W. Best roti in Toronto that I have found and reminds me of the rotis I ate in Trinidad. Just amazing!“

“one of the best patties in Toronto! highly recommend. they need to open one up on the West end of Toronto“

“Fabulous jerk chicken and oxtail. Thank you for a wonderful, fresh and savoury experience. We'll be back soon!“

“Hi here is your guy with the grandmother story from tonight .I just finished to eat your oxtail.My statment is ; A Jamaican Michalin Stàr is going to you. I dont know how another dishes taste that why I gonna come back when im in this are. You guys are very blessed.“

“the best caribean place in Makam🍝🍝🍝🍝🍝🍝🍝🍝“

“Incredible flavour and freshness!“

“I finally was able to attend UMI's Kitchen after so many attempts by UBER and DoorDash as it always says unavailable. I was in the neighborhood and decided to stop by. I thought it was located more east on Dundas but it's actually near Dundas and Sherbourne. Toronto has tried to revive the neighborhood but, it has the same energy. I was lucky as parking is street parking so expect to park and run in to get your order. It looked closed when I got out and the door is not new but, I got in. It isn't a big place but the lady who got my order was pleasant. I ordered a small Oxtail (not cheap no more), side bbq chicken, 1 veggie and 1 beef patty, small chicken soup (good), Pineapple soda. I thought the salad would be handled but no salad like no coleslaw! I was like wow. The food is good. I really enjoyed the veggie patty wish I had gotten three of them. The bbq chicken was nice. Not hot but, it was a great add to my Oxtail meal. I was glad I finally could say I gave this place a try. I am sure others will attend. The area isn't the most desired place to attend but, it's about the food which for this day was my goal.“

“Today, with the beautiful weather, I had a real craving for Jerk Chicken. I checked out Good Vibes and ordered a Jerk Chicken dinner. As I’m writing this, I am savouring the sweet and spicy Jerk sauce that perfectly coats the chicken. The meat is fresh and tender. The rice and beans is just yummy and the coleslaw is a nice cool down. Service was super friendly and love the artwork on the walls. Great music! I’m so glad that I walked into Good Vibes today! Delicious food! Good Vibes all the way. I will definitely be back!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The best Caribbean food I’ve found in Toronto and definitely the area. We love their jerk chicken (with rice and peas or the potatoes) and ox tail, especially the ox tail pasta. Incredible place, friendly people. I recommend ordering in advance to cut down on wait time.“

“I passed by in the morning, smelled so good, young woman gave a smile. I had things to do and stopped back much later in the day and it was so nice she remembered me. Great customer service and so friendly, the food is always delicious. Only thing missed in my order was the little round bread things but no big deal.“

“Great place to eat and friendly staff.👍🏿 must try“

“Absolutely amazing food.
New manager as of a few months ago and she has changed the jerk receipes.
The wings, breast, yard salad, rice and beans, plantain chips and everything basically is out of this world amazing. Must get hot sauce too!!!

I'm coming here every day!!!“

“Dropped by with a friend for dinner at this little place. They have amazing food. Small dine in area but very busy for takeout. I wish I had a bigger stomach because everything was fresh and delicious. Excellent and friendly service. They put on music for us and nice lighting. I would recommend this place to everyone.“

“I've eaten here a couple of times and I must say that the food is really delicious. The portions are huge so bring your appetite or enjoy the leftovers the next day. This place does get very busy so do bring your patience, you won't regret it!“

“The cooked food is very tasty. The jerk chicken, curry goat, snapper and red pea soup are just some of my favorites. I also used them to cater a family dinner and the food was a hit! They also accommodated a last minute addition to my order. They were a pleasure to work with and I would recommend them to anyone! Thank you to everyone at Islanderz Caribbean Grill!!“

“I’ve been living in Toronto for more than 16 years and this is honestly the tastiest beef patty I’ve ever had.

I know I’ve gone past this place hundreds or thousands of times, but never gone in. This is totally gonna be a weekly ritual for me now.“