50 Best Caribbean Restaurants in Toronto

“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.“

“Let me tell you something...my grandfather told my mother, you cook the sweetest curry. He was right ! I saw a n episode on a sports channel where the wife of an American ? player made a special trip to this restaurant [ institution ] because she said her husband & his teammates only eat roti from Roti Hut and ev'rytime the boys are in town she makes a special trip to pick up a group order for roti. Let me tell you something dot dot dot. I'm no expert. I believe my mother made the sweetest chicken curry. However, I would like to congratulate and salute, Roti Hut, for their food especially the boneless chicken curry. Outstanding ! Near perfect. The meat soft, moist and very, very delicious. I closed my eyes and almost felt guilty. As weee dos say back home ???????? back home, 'Champion' ??. The effing best chicken roti in Toronto. Bar none ? ev'rybody in Roti Hut stand Up & take a bow. Well done ! ? and well worth my hard earned money“

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

“So good, whether it’s the jerk or bbq chicken. It practically melts off the bone the chicken is so soft. Great food, great service, great place.“

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

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

“Hands down my wife I's favourite restaurant in the entire city. Personal favourites are the griot and the fried chicken, but many other great options. Cocktail options are also excellent. Also personally think they have most beautiful bathroom. 10/10 every time.“

“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.“

“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!!“

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

“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“

“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! :)“

“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?“

“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 !“

“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.“

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

“The best Roti in the GTA.“

“Great food wings shrimp oxtail salads and more so delicious J has the culinary touch. Very nice lady.- "Her culinary skills are truly impressive! The food was outstanding."- "The love and care you put into your cooking is evident in every bite. Thank you!"- "Her restaurant is a gem! The food, and service were all top-notch."“

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

“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.“

“I tried Caribbean Queen Take Out for the first time and went with the fried chicken meal — and let me just say, it did not disappoint! The rice and peas were cooked to absolute perfection, fluffy with just the right balance of coconut and seasoning. The chicken was seasoned properly all the way through, with that true authentic Jamaican taste that’s hard to find. Every bite felt like home-style cooking. You can tell they take pride in their food — nothing bland here, just rich flavors and genuine island spice. 👉 Highly recommended if you’re craving a real Caribbean experience. I’ll definitely be back!“

“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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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.“

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

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

“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!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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!!!“

“Ate at this spot 2 days in a row since working in the area. Food is really really good! Had the jerk chicken, stew chicken and curry goat. Tony even gave me some of his scotch bonnet hot sauce. Large portions, rice and peas were perfect. Coleslaw was correctly wet and tasty. My favourite was the stew chicken.“

“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.“

“We arrived at this place for lunch. my friend recommended this place. Well, it was a winning. The staff welcomed us with a smile and we had an excellent feeling. The meal was yummy. We loved this place a lot and we shall definitely come back again. we highly recommend this place.“

“Best roti in Toronto no discussion, friendly staff, made fresh and proper 👌“

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“Great food, friendly atmosphere and reasonable prices :-)“

“I've been getting takeout from Mainsha Restaurant on Weston Rd for over a year. This place serves up some delicious Caribbean food with courteous service and congenial staff. The oxtail was the highlight – slightly sweet but bursting with rich flavour and tenderness. The jerk chicken was good, and the spicy beef patties had a perfectly flaky and crisp shell, filled generously. The casual cafeteria vibe of the restaurant wasn't the most inviting, but the food more than made up for it. Overall, a solid spot for great Caribbean dishes.“

“great price for the lunch special! beautifully seasoned jerk chicken. Excellent service. will be back over and over.“

“yes, their portions are great. Jerk chicken poutine changed my life“

“My favorite spot in Toronto“

“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.“

“The jerk chicken is Peerless. We’ve enjoyed it for years and recommend you enjoy it too.“

“Delicious vegan Caribbean food in the heart of Kensington Market. Veggie D'light hits the spot for lunch on a weekend. I had their meal with jerk saitan, veggies and basmati/quinoa. I asked about the soup of the day and was promptly offered a taste by the friendly chef. Had the medium soup as well--a delicious rich soup with yams and coconut milk. Now I have a new favorite lunch spot.“

“Very good food! The employees are very nice and look forward to seeing me from time to time. Will remain a favorite restaurant.

Parking: The mall has lots. If you don't find any on the weekend don't blame me. Who goes to a mall on the weekend?

Kid-friendliness: Malls are filled with kids. What I'm saying is it's kid friendly.

Wheelchair accessibility: The mall has no additional floors and accessable doors. So it's great for the disabled and the lazy!“

“Exceptional great culinary skills unique and tasty food friendly atmosphere“

“I MUST say nuff nuff big up to the entire Caribbean Queen jerk family for the entire family dinner that they gave out today. Quality meals handed out to anyone who came through the door. Very well Done.“

“Good Caribbean/Ethiopian restaurant and grocery store on the Danforth. It’s easy to walk by and miss this restaurant, thinking it’s only a grocery store. It’s also easy to walk in and only see a grocery store. They have a small menu with delicious vegan items. I recommend the Injera Thali Plate There is only one table inside and the inside doesn’t have a comfortable dining atmosphere. Takeout is recommended. The staff is very kind and brought us Avocado tea after our meal. Parking is available on the street and in a nearby Green P lot.“

“Small restaurant with a super hospitable, approachable and friendly staff. While dining, there was nice reggae music playing in the background. Typical Jamaican restaurant menu with a few unique items and custom drinks. The food was average tasting and well presented. I was educated about the history and how the restaurant was established which was enjoyable. My overall experience was positive and I would consider returning in the future. check my video review of this restaurant.“

“Absolutely so grateful to God I found this place! Best curry chicken I have ever had, so tender and not spicy, but flavorful. Annet the owner even went out of her way to prepare a makeshift salad because I couldn't have rice — just outstanding service with a smile. Highly recommend their chicken patties as well!“

“Great customer service & tasty food!“

“Gerry's Fine Foods: A Taste of Jamaica (with a pleasant surprise!)

I recently visited Gerry's Fine Foods, and I have to say, their Jamaican patties are absolutely incredible. The crust is a true standout – light, flaky, and wonderfully buttery, providing the perfect contrast to the flavorful filling. And speaking of the filling, it hits all the right notes with just the right amount of spice, delivering that authentic kick without being overpowering.

My only minor critique, when comparing them to some other local spots, is that the filling does feel a bit less in quantity. However, this is easily overlooked when you consider the overall quality.

What truly surprised me was that I had just returned from a trip to Jamaica, and honestly, Gerry's patties were so much better! Go figure! They truly nail the flavor profile and texture.

Well done, Gerry's Fine Foods! Your patties are a must-try.“

“Oxtail plate was FIRE!!!!“