Caribbean cuisine: the best places to taste it in New York City
103 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"The staff was very friendly. I ordered the Jerk Chicken which was awesome. Very spicy (as it should be) and cooked perfectly. Beans and rice were on..."
Ryan Everhart
"I've been going here for years! Great food + family business. I usually order the curry chicken with jerk gravy, yams and collards/cabbage. I love..."
Glenda Smiley
"50 characters isnt enough to describe my experiance and how good the food was! This place is a MUST go to satisfy the foodie in..."
George Bry
"My first time at the sister's cuisine was nice.I was there with a friend who suggested the place and I was happy that I decided to go Because In the..."
Shondell Hinds
"Been going to Sister's since they first opened. Nice friendly beautiful sisters who knock it out the box with their food! Love the brown stewed..."
Candace Simmons
"Reliable spot for roti in Manhattan which is hard to find. Good mac and cheese and desserts..."
Karl Itos
"Delicious, mouth-watering food! Excellent service. My favorites...curried chicken roti, yams (sweet potatoes), and greens, all with amazing..."
Rita Griffin
"It's A Privately Owned Caribbean Restaurant In East Harlem. Marilyn Is The Owner, Randy Is Her Son, & Dee Is One Of The Loyal Workers Who Often..."
Almond Adams
"The curry goat was amazing, as well as the mac and cheese. I love the ambiance in there. I would definitely go..."
Nadra McClain
"Favorite Harlem Caribbean Restaurant! Food is always on..."
"You walk into a vibrant restaurant with lively music. If you enjoy piece and quite after a busy workday this place isn't the place for you. The..."
Juan Lima
"I was shocked by how much I enjoyed lunch here. The menu is creative and has something for everyone. Really enjoyed the hummus and goat cheese..."
Jon Langbert
"Overall very happy with service and food was excellent.
Server was pleasant and prompt, had the burger and delicious.
Good selection of beers and..."
Steve Dempsey
"The food was delicious, I definitely recommend the signature coconut shrimp. The drinks were good. There was a live singer with her guitar by the..."
Tanya “Mexicanarose” Jackson
"A great fine dining experience in what seems to looks to be a caribbean clothing store. Went to the classy private dining room upstairs. Fish is..."
Jia Sun
"Unexpectedly great happy hour. It is definitely a hidden gem with a fun bar area, attractive prices and good drinks during happy hour (much better..."
HANE Xxxx
"We had an excellent dinner experience. Good service, and creative food choices that are well prepared, including good vegetarian options. Nice..."
beat shona
"Great restaurant. The ribeye was superb and the chocolate mousse was divine. Great atmosphere and staff was fantastic. Definitely..."
Anthony M
"Loss for words. Keto friendly options and a wait staff that makes you feel like you are in a luxury resort and not being judged by the streets of New..."
Carrie Mae
"Great spot for a drink with a nice ambiance. It is pretty spacious and has a nice relaxed setting. The happy hour is also great value with $10..."
"Definitely get the corn on the cob as well as the Cuban sandwich - they’re both tasty and at pretty good value! Seating areas are a bit small so be..."
Rovik Robert
"This was absolutely great.
I was here for the first time 2 years ago and know I must come back on my next visit in NY. The food brought back memories..."
Adi Mandel
"We came for the famous corn and a drink.
The corn was very good but a bit cold. the mojito was good but very expensive ($16) for a Cuban..."
Ido Biton
"Amazing corn 🥰 es so cute and tasty. Haha I love it , last time I had the cuban sandwich , is also really really..."
Mayerli Mateus
"Best corn I had, hands down. It was soft, spicy, tangy. Right amount of spiciness, I love that they have lime to go with it. Drinks are well worth it..."
Tan Jane
"Good restaurant. The corn appetizer that they are known for is very good, but not incredible. Everyone's entrees we're very good, but were all served..."
David Pakman
"Get the Cuban sandwich. You will not be disappointed. It was so incredibly flavorful, and the fries were the best we had the entire trip. So good, we..."
Maris Lox
"Corn was amazing. Cuban sandwich was epic. Love this place. I make sure to go every time I’m in New..."
Kat P
"The best corn on the cob you can get in NYC, probably the world even! Lovely little place that I’ve returned to many times...."
Erik
"Really love the cotija corn on the cob here, I think I can eat 4 of them in one sit. I also ordered cafe con leche and huevos rancheros for..."
Ega Kurnia Yazid
"Came here to try out the World Famous Corn. I was skeptical because it’s a bold statement but I must say that when I ate the corn which came out..."
Gurleen
"Best street-style corn in the city! All the food here is fantastic, I especially enjoy their Cuban sandwich, tacos, and of course the corn! Their..."
"I have yet to try more of their food (I had the open faced fried egg sandwich/ turkey bacon/ oat latte), but I already know the other food will be..."
SaidTheChimp
"Loved the food, the vibe, the service, the music they played. Ginger mimosa was amazing and coconut fish burger with fried plantains and green salad..."
Victoriya Hageney
"The absolute best meal we have had in a very long time. The jerk chicken, the coconut fish burgers, the FRIES! Even the avocado on the side was..."
Christine Leggett
"This place was a recommendation from a friend and a good one. We came for breakfast and this is not your typical breakfast place. Our order of crab..."
Candy Latino
"This place was everything we needed to kick off the first full day of our celebration weekend in NY.
We had Brunch here.
I became an instant fan of..."
Tafary Duysker
"Fantastic! This delightful spot is perfect for brunch, lunch, and well everything. Absolutely delicious food, great-sized portions, and reasonable..."
Pooja Gaikwad
"We had brunch here and were very satisfied. The staff was pleasant and attentive and the food was delicious. We sat outside on a beautiful summer day..."
Bm Miles
"The staff went above and beyond when I let them know I'd be coming with a wheelchair. They got out a ramp as soon as I arrived and helped guide other..."
Sam Stettiner
"The Edge Harlem is one of my favorite brunch spots. I rank it in my top 5 places to go for quality of food, portion size and service.
Pancakes..."
Christobel Gomez-Garcia
"First time going. Ordered the jerk wings, crab cakes, fries & jerk shrimp Alfredo to go. The fries are delicious. Jerk wings were good. The sauce..."
Brigitte
"Hands down awesome place for food and drink in the area. Excellent service, lively atmosphere, awesome food. I had the crab cakes with plantains, my..."
Hyunchul Lee
"Ordered the shrimp & parmesan grits and I was disappointed.
The grits should be served in a bowl if you are going to have any kind of sauce...which..."
Leona Willis
"Great food and ambience. Delicious rum punch. We tried the crab cakes, seafood pasta, jerk wings, and jerk Caesar salad. The jerk wings were spicy..."
Queen Sam
"It was the first time I went to this establishment. My party of 2 and myself did a walk in after finishing the Percy Sutton 5K walk/run in Harlem. We..."
J. Syeeda LaFontaine
"Delicious food, great service, and chill..."
Stephanie Ferreyra
"My family and myself were looking for a typical American brunch/lunch in Harlem after an amazing Gospel. We found The Edge, it was INCREDIBLE ! On..."
"Love the atmosphere, the staff, the mixologist(s) -- the drinks are works of art, and the food is delicious! One of our favorite places in NYC. A..."
Eleni Vlachos
"Such a unique gem in this neighborhood. Everything is made with passion and care. Gives the downtown mixology bars like Apotheke, Raines Law Room,..."
Shayna Ventricelli
"YAY! Another fun spot in Washington Heights! The atmosphere was great! The decor is lovely. The staff were friendly & attentive. The food was..."
"We had an amazing girls brunch at Calle Dao! our server Alicia (hope I spelled it right) was AMAZING. The bottomless option was great for our group..."
Priya Khimani
"Great place for delicious food and drinks. I waited at the bar while my friend was on her way and got a Opium cocktail. It was fantastic with a great..."
Jenn Pak
"Popped in after a show, greeted and seated immediately. Our server JUSTUN was great!, engaging, fun and was honest in his recommendations.
We had..."
MonaLisa Teekasingh
"Our server Justin was great, took great care of us and was cracking jokes with us hahahah great time! food was great bc the grilled shrimp was..."
Amanda Wang
"We had an amazing time at this place. We decided to go for the 3-course dinner menu offered during restaurant week, and it exceeded our expectations...."
Insiya Pardiwala
"Five stars all around, there are even some vegan options available however I wouldn’t come here with a vegan pal, there is too many non vegan..."
Walt Elliot N.
"I never leave reviews but this was legitimately one of the best meals i have EVER had. I had the Malecon cocktail, duck bao, and chicken with yellow..."
Claire G
"A very nice surprise, we randomly chose this spot for a unique menu and close proximity to our hotel (The Grayson).
We were seated promptly (w/o a..."
Mike Spremulli
"Cuban - Chinese!! The concept itself interested me a lot and do we checked out this place when we were in that area. The food and the ambience is..."
Sritama Chakraborty
"Overall rating: 4.5
There’s something off about this place. I can’t place my finger on it. The concept is very intriguing and the restaurant..."
Olivia N
"Like elevated home cooked food - yum! The decor is nice and the music is good. I had the ginger salmon with bok choy and the flavors were just WOW...."
Shawniquica Henry
"Verdict: Recommend
Came here for brunch on a Saturday. Chino-cuban fusion was interesting and the food didn’t disappoint! Loved the interiors and..."
Gilbert Arcilla Jr.
"Spacious place but limited dinner menu. Got the mushroom wantons, that was nice. Got some cocktails, all were..."
Bhakti Dalvi
"Solid 4.5! Food was very yummy. My favorites were the chicken empanadas, the ropa vieja noodles and the maduros mapo. The side of black beans was..."
Alexandra “Ale” Paredes
"Came here for dinner with friends and I must say it surpassed my expectations! Everything we ate from the appetizers, to the entrée, and drinks were..."
JEANIE JUSTINVIL
"Food is absolutely amazing and service is stellar. Had the seafood paella and it was to die for. Justin was our server and he was awesome, really on..."
"The flavors here are authentic. This was always my secret lunch spot when I worked nearby. A Pernil sándwich and a side of plátanos. While today I..."
Scott Laine
"I always eat here when in NYC. I love the food so much! Delicious! Very casual, bus your own tables type place but a great place to sit, chat with..."
Rebecca Malmin
"Cuban food right in the heart of mid-town, competitor to the other Cuban chain in the city. We ordered the Cuban sandwich and the oxtail with rice..."
George Fine
"Tina's Cuban Cuisine is in a league of their own!! Their food is fantastic – I seriously felt like Remi in that scene in Ratatouille when the..."
Carly Johnson
"This is a Cuban food haven. It is delicious and affordable. The service is fast and the quantities are large. A great spot for..."
Arys N
"Tina's Cuban Cuisine is a gem that offers an authentic Cuban food experience. Despite its humble and snug surroundings, the warmth of the atmosphere..."
Alexis Goncalves
"Every time we visit Manhattan we make sure to stop in. It's the best Cuban food ever. Be sure to get a freshly squeezed lemonade. You can get food to..."
Eric Nixon
"Amazing food. Good service. Reasonable price. Tried their pork, chicken, beef and salmon with rice. Everything was..."
Mid Hun
"Tinas is SO good. Amazing food, hearty portions, fast and friendly service. The spicy chicken with rice + beans really hits the spot. Get extra green..."
Emily R
"No frills resto serving some delicious Cubano food. I had the fish stew and it was..."
Lianna Q
"Try something different and check out this amazing, friendly Cuban establishment. Not many places to sit, but great place to grab a quick fulfilling..."
Joe Stan
"Pretty decent, Cuban joint, i like their sandwiches they're ok, i had much better Cuban sandwiches..."
MMM N
"The food was great and the lemonade very refreshing. The servers all worked together and we never waited long for anything. The food was so good I..."
Maria Santana de Pena
"Fantastic Spanish food. Lunch time super busy. NICE people work..."
Rafael Cotter
"This is my type of place! Ordered the cubano lunch special sub $10, came with sweet potato fries. Flavour blew my mind!! Must try..."
"I've been coming here for years. This place never disappoints. The prices are in keeping with what you get. Any detractors should go to a fast food..."
AJ Rivera
"The ropa vieja was to die for, best I've tasted in a long time. Even the Moro rice was seasoned and flavorful. Well worth..."
Mark A Quinones
"A lovely place, good...no great food, and the staff the..."
Jose Luis Cabrera
"Yesterday we dined at Alma de Cuba. What a great place. The Lechon needed a little more flavor but the flan was outstanding. The experience of the..."
Maida Barone
"Brunch here is always great, amazing food, recommend this place to..."
Rinaldy J Martinez-Lizcano
"Awesome!!! Always consistent, always delicious, awesome service!! The best tres leches in the world!! Now if they can bring back the coconut tres..."
Edwin Calderon
"Authentic vibe & atmosphere (wish we knew there was an outside courtyard)
brunch menu/food & presentation....outstanding,
great service & very..."
Andrew F Abbott
"Food was great, service was really good. Live music added to the Latin ambience. The evening spent here was worthwhile. We are definitely coming back..."
Nancy Lewin
"Excellent food, drinks, and atmosphere. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a romantic date spot or just getting together with..."
Chris Twarowski
"Place is delish! Highly recommend. Staff was nice, drinks stayed full, and the food came out hot. Cant..."
Samantha Shortcake Cantrell
"The food here is pure heaven. The items cost half of what they should..."
Madelyn Mncra
"!Amor!. The Sunday brunch here is fantastic (beware the Blueberry Caipirina!:) The Ropa Vieja, Salmon, Eggs Benedict...everything just terrific...."
Reginald Harris
"Unreal!!!! This is the best Cuban I've ever..."
Jonathan Houghtaling
"Viva Cuba!. This is my favorite Cuban restaurant in all New York (and I'm pretty sure that I've tried them all). I have never had a bad experience..."
Robert Mendoza
"Havana Alma de Cuba. Cuban Cuisine at its finest...read and heard bout the place so i decided to go with ma lady and give it a try a little hard to..."
ToFu
"Very nice atmosphere with reasonable prices. Presentation of food was excellent with pleasant service. Empanadas were..."
Mdey
"Good Restaruant. The service and ambiance are good. Price is reasonable. The appetizer is delicious. But the entrees is OK. It lacked of flavor. It..."
Vincent L
"One of things I love about Latin food is the experience. As soon as you sit down to a meal, it’s a party. But can you have a party on a budget We..."
Cheapeats
"I have 2 words for you: grilled corn. This charming cuban spot off Bleecker has the best grilled corn I have ever had: succulent, flavorful, fresh. I..."
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