42 Best Caribbean Restaurants in Philadelphia

“The server was Great and personable. The wings in Flambo sauce were tasty and especially nice appetizer. Beef curry was tender and well prepared.“

“Is a Great place to be, but needs better bartenders, it takes Forever to get a drink!! Other than that is fun to be around!“

“I love Zion's Cuisine. It is a neighborhood gem and I will miss it if/ when I move out. I usually get brown stew chicken, beef stew, or pepper steak. The food is affordable, delicious, and healthy, and a large platter is good for 2-3 big meals (I do use rice from home to stretch it). Zion's is my go-to when I don't have the time or energy to make something decent for myself.No restaurant review is complete without a criticism, so: I wish they made it clear what is available each day. This goes for all Jamaican spots, but it seems like every day there is something they don't have. Knowing what's available with an updated list (instead of an interrogation at the order counter) would also give me the opportunity to try dishes I haven't before, such as their soups and breakfast items.Also, although their cabbage is the best Jamaican cabbage I've ever had, when I get cabbage and greens as sides I wish they would put my greens in the little slot for sides instead of always the cabbage. I end up with enough cabbage for two meals but only one meal worth of greens. Maybe greens are more expensive for them.. I will ask to pay extra for this next time and see what they say.Overall, Zion's is my favorite restaurant in the area and I am already looking forward to the next time I fall woefully behind on my food prep.

Dietary restrictions: Easy to eat gluten- and dairy-free“

“First time at this restaurant...Food was on point definitely be back soon..“

“When I tell you this food is so good. I had the oxtail platter. I have never taste anything like that before. Now I had oxtails before, but these were so tender and seasoned so well. They fell off the bone. So tender. I didn’t even get to pull off. My plan was to take them home and enjoy. I snuck a bite and couldn’t stop. I’m a customer for life. I’m not going anywhere. Y’all are great. This is my first time. I’m sending some more people yall way.“

“All I can say is WOW. From the moment I walked into Solange's establishment, I knew I was in for a treat and treat is an understatement. Everything was tidy & clean which is something I really look for. Solange is so warm and both her and her staff have amazing customer service. I ordered a medium oxtail plate with rice & peas & plantains and it was the best plate of oxtail l've ever had... homemade or restaurant. The oxtail was falling off the bone and Solange gave me a little gravy pool to mix in with my rice(I didn’t even have to ask for extra gravy 🥹) The portions were healthy and I was able to share. The plantains were sweet and freshly fried. Everything else looked SOOO GOOD especially the roti. I literally cannot say enough good things and I'm not exaggerating. I tried both the homemade pineapple ginger and the passionfruit both were so delicious. The passion fruit was heavenly. Just go. Try everything for me and report back. You won't be disappointed! ✨✨✨“

“The food has such an authentic taste I love the oxtails they're so meaty and very tender with lots of flavor. Customer service is always superb and the prices aren't too bad. I remember them from before the relaunch and even then it wasn't too bad, ,but now it's even better I hope they continue to serve such delicious food I really do enjoy visiting this spot“

“At the first moment you step in that place the personel give you a pleasant feeling. Very hospitable hosts, it is a good place to go out with your friends or with your date. Great food, talented chef, comfortable cost and generous service. Warmly recommended.“

“Great music, food and atmosphere! Tvs are set in place so you can watch your favorite sport that's playing live!“

“Overall the food is tasty. I have had their Chicken Curry, Stewed Chicken, Rice and Peas, String Beans, Mac n Cheese. Definitely more of a "hole in the wall spot." The space is dark, quiet and not particularly welcoming, but you can order food and you can tell they can cook. It is defintiely better than other spots in the city. Id recommend folks get it "To Go." They have Caribbean drinks to buy too.“

“This was a very good first experience that could have been great. The food and drinks were fantastic. What shortchanged the evening was three things. First, the music was too loud and not really designed for fine dining. Instead of some nice Latin or Cuban music, it was more of a heavy beat dance sound...which would be fine for a dance club or bar but not really for a restaurant. Second, we ordered a meat heavy dish, and they did not give us a steak knife; instead, we had to cut everything with a butter knife. Lastly, the restaurant automatically adds 18% gratuity to all tables (big or small). I don't like this practice because it means you don't always get great service...our service was okay but not quite up to 18%. If there has to be automatic gratuity, set it low at say 15% to give the waitstaff a reason to stay on their toes.“

“City Wide responded promptly to my repair request. Honest reasonable work. Very knowledgeable about gates and gate repair.“

“Yesterday I got the Oxtails, rice & peas, mac & cheese and steamed cabbage. Every bit of it was delicious!!! the good there never disappoints! Kudos to the chef!!! Irie!!!!“

“Antojitos chapines es simplemente un pedazo de nuestra querida Guatemala 🇬🇹 en el noreste de Philadelphia, el sazón es tan autentico que te hace ir a Guatemala sin salir de Philadelphia, la carne adobada es tan rica que una porción no es suficiente especialmente acompañada con esos frijoles y tortillas recién hechas, que me hicieron recordar a mi abuelita!!! sin mencionar los deliciosos antojitos como los rellenitos de plátano y frijol, las dobladas de pollo, los tacos dorados acompañados del delicioso atol de elote recién hecho, simplemente el lugar perfecto para degustar del verdadero sabor chapin!! Las porciones: de buen tamaño. El servicio al cliente: indiscutible, muy profesional! La limpieza: se respira lo limpio! El precio: excelente! 100% RECOMENDADO Antojitos chapines is simply a piece of our beloved Guatemala 🇬🇹 in the northeast of Philadelphia, the seasoning is so authentic that it makes you go to Guatemala without leaving Philadelphia, the marinated meat is so delicious that a portion is not enough especially accompanied with those freshly made beans and tortillas, which reminded me of my grandmother!! Not to mention the delicious appetizers such as the banana and bean fillings, the dobladas of chicken, the golden fried tacos accompanied by the delicious freshly made corn atol, simply the perfect place to taste the true chapin flavor!! The portions: good size. Customer service: indisputable, very professional! Cleanliness: you breathe the clean! The price: excellent! 100% RECOMMENDED“

“If you’re looking for rich, flavorful Caribbean comfort food with portions that don’t play, Georgiana’s is the spot! I ordered the oxtail platter and the jerk chicken platter, and let me tell you — every single bite was chef’s kiss.

The oxtails were fall-off-the-bone tender, smothered in a thick, savory gravy with just the right hint of spice, resting perfectly on top of fluffy rice and peas. The flavors were deep, hearty, and so satisfying.

The jerk chicken was beautifully charred, juicy on the inside, and coated in a bold, smoky jerk sauce that packed heat and flavor. Paired with creamy, cheesy mac and cheese and perfectly caramelized candied yams, it was a serious plate of happiness.

On top of that, the platters were generous — definitely enough to fill you up and then some. I appreciate a place that gives you your money’s worth without compromising on quality or taste.

Georgiana’s, you’ve got a repeat customer right here! Highly recommend if you love authentic, soulful eats that leave you full and smiling.“

“Yum yum good. They pile it high with flavorful food. Pays to buy it vs trying to make it yourself. Would give 5 stars only negative is little salty but that's because I need low salt diet“

“The restaurant and the cart is lit the food is yummy and the prices are on point 💯“

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“Great Food and Great Vibes🎵🎵“

“The food is amazing. I ordered a small pepper steak with a side of Mac and cheese and candy yams. I thought my platter was going to be little… it wasn’t! The mac is good, the steak strips were tender, and the yams were cooked perfectly. I paid $14 even. Service was fine! He greeted us as we walked in and was helpful. 5 stars!

Kid-friendliness: Clean atmosphere, friendly staff

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to enter“

“Just ate there food was amazing ! Lalo first time I had it fantastically made. Rice was on point. 5 star“

“First time ordering here I ordered the large curry chicken with white rice cabbage and two jerk rolls...Portion nice amount of meat no complaints about the platter. Nowwww the jerk rolls my fiancee swallowed his he said it's spicy I was into the second bite I said ohh no I can't do it lol leave that to the spicy eaters lol“

“Best Jamaican restaurant in Philly“

“Haven’t been here in a while but today I had 2 snapper platters and a pepper steak platter ? omg can u say delicious fish was made to order my greens I think I’m addicted and those peppers were everything I’m not a big fan of the Mac but everything else was great oh and the gentleman that took my order was handsome and polite can’t wait to go back!“

“Omg I’m amazed by the fish here !! It’s the best fish I’ve ever tasted and in the WHOLE city I swear by this place !! They have the most nice and caring customer service as well !! Will always b my go to restaurant!! Customer for life THANK YOU !!“

“Found this treasure place when I was looking for Dominican/ Mexican food for lunch at work. Really really good slow cook ribs. I really want to know how they seasoned it even there might be some recipes online. When you chewing the chicharrones the juice/fat just come out and it taste really really good.Ribs/ chicharrones(crispy slow cook pork belly), rice and beans, salad, and maduros(sweet fried plantains) for $13.Do not go to Applebees, TGI Fridays, McDonald’s, meals from local tea like this gives you better and healthier choices, and they deserved more customers.Part of ribs and chicharrones(the part doesn’t include much fat) became too hard/too dry to eat after long time cook, some of them are not eatable anymore since it’s too hard. There should be a way to avoid this problem. As I know the Cantonese type Chinese BBQ restaurant has slow cook ribs and crispy pork belly too (with different seasoning of course) , but theirs doesn’t have this problem, and pork belly are perfectly brown. I don’t know how they do it. Maybe cover meat with aluminum paper and be more accurate at the timing and temperature by cooking them not as long as Latin chicharrones(chicharrones taste harder/crispier). If you try pork belly from both restaurants you will know what I meant“

“Food was fantastic and the order was on time for the requested pick up, I even got a call back to confirm my order was ready. I didn't get platters this time, I ordered everything a la carte, by the pound. We got Pernil, chicharron, tostones, arroz con gandules, stewed beef, guineo, beans, and white rice with extra gravy. Online ordering was also a breeze, the layout was straight forward and very intuitive. It gave you options and even a small section for special requests. Definitely one of my new favorite spots to drop in to for a hearty meal. I'll be back again to try the rest of the menu and looking forward to grabbing some pastelillos.“

“Some of the best Dominican food you're gonna find anywhere outside the island.Spectacular food made fresh every day and a wide variety of dishes and drinks. They used to be cash only, but have an ATM inside and now accept card payments.Definitely my favorite place in the city. Try the mofongo with roast pork. It's extra garlicky and packed with flavor. The rice and beans are always perfect, and so is their pernil (pork shoulder). The appetizers are also worth checking out.Small place, and it gets crowded quick. Totally a place to visit if you're in the city or curious about Dominican food.

Vegetarian options: Not many options, but the few that are available are great.

Parking: Really depends on time of day.“

“I love this place. If you are ever in philly you must try this Ghanian spot! If you like spicy this is the place. If you like rice get the jollof! My favorite is light soup with fufu. The peanut litter soup is bomb! Matter fact just eat everything. Only come if you have time to enjoy. Service is not typical of most American dinner time standards. Call ahead to ensure they are open that weekend! I wish they delivered via an app. But still worth going for the experience.“

“The food is great and worth the price.“

“The food was generally good, but I was not impressed with the red beans and rice. The pepper steak was tasty, though the portion size was a bit on the smaller side.
Overall, for the cost, I expected more generous servings, especially of the pepper steak. Overall, it could have been better value for the price.“

“This place may seem a little off but don’t be afraid because inside is flavor like no other. The food was super yummy and the price was surprisingly reasonable. But the true gem was their homemade juice. We tried the watermelon juice and it was like biting into a fresh slice of watermelon. For food we tried the curry goat with rice and peas and cabbage, and the oxtails with sweet potatoes and collard greens. The portions were a lot for the price all together we spent 37 for the food we also had two Pepsi and two waters and 8 for the homemade juice“

“This is the best Ackee & Saltfish, Callaloo, Plantains and fried dumplings I've had since I 1st ate it over 30 years ago. They will be seeing me for lunch close to dinner and at least 2 or 3 times a week.“

“This is prob my 2nd or 3rd review ever and after eating this food I had to come on here and say something. I’ve had Jamaican food in many different places (Atlanta and Cali), but this was without a doubt, probably the best I’ve ever had. The oxtails had a Smokey but traditional flavor that was cooked to perfection, along with the jerk chicken that was not dry at all and had good spice. Well done guys. It’s all I’ll be eating while visiting here. For a hole in the wall with 200 reviews and authentic grandma cooking in the back I give 11/10.“

“the ox tails with the beans and rice. yes sir“

“Easily the best oxtails I’ve had & you can’t beat the price point. The food is so delicious time and time again. I consistently order on DoorDash and delivery is always fast. The food is fresh and they’ve never let me down. I want to try other options one day, but the oxtails got me hooked.“

“I stopped in because I found the restaurant on Phillyblackowned.com, a map for black owned businesses in Philly. I'm so happy that I found this business. The owner is very friendly, made me feel welcomed, and the food is delicious. I ordered the lamb with rice, and it was so tasty, I had to share my experience. I'll definitely be back.“

“I was searching on this app doordash. It's the first time I've even seen this place. The Extra Large Fried Shrimp reviews made me give them a try. I cook, I have catered and I'm a foodie. This platter was so d*mn GOOD I had to give them 2 reviews. The shrimp and EVERYTHING was seasoned PERFECTLY. Highly recommended.“

“Today, I had a taste for delicious Jamaican food. I live in NE Philadelphia, but I have no problem jumping in the car and traveling to Wharton Street in South Philly to see Mr. Rich and get his curry chicken, rice and peas, yams and greens. My wife likes the rice and peas, yams and Mac n cheese. It is so worth the time and travel.

The owner is caring and personable also. I'm trying to get him to have a location in the NE. I'm sure it would do well, ya'mon. God bless him“

“If you are looking for a good Island Vibe this is the place to go to . Wide selection of Inland beers and food . No need to go to NYC“

“Excelente...“