Best Caribbean Restaurants In New York City

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Best Caribbean Restaurants In New York City

Chef Amanda Jackson • Sep 24, 2018

New York City is an amazing melting pot of cultures, and if you dive even deeper, you can find yourself some interesting niches. The soul of the Caribbean has called many parts of this great city home. From Port-au-Prince to Havana to Santo Domingo, we’ve scoured “The Big Apple” for the best Caribbean restaurants to ease your island cravings. The next time your travels carry you to the “city that never sleeps,” be sure to break up your day with a little flavor from the Caribbean!

Ms. Lily’s 7A

109 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009

Notable Dishes: Jerk Corn, Sorrel Glazed Pork Spare Ribs, Jerk Ramen, Oxtail Stew,

Traditional Curry Goat Stew

Can’t Miss Cocktails: Mr. Boombastic, Lily’s Punch, Pineapple Gingah Mojito, Coki Beach

Sisters’ Caribbean Cuisines

47 E 124th St
New York, NY 10035

Jerk Chicken & Yams
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Notable Dishes: Jerk Chicken, Oxtails, Yams, Ackee & Saltfish, Curried Goat, Roti

Glady’s Jerk Center

453 Rogers Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225

Sunday Feast
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Notable Dishes: Spicy Smoked Fish Scramble, Breakfast Roti, Jerk Lobster, Guyanese Chow Mien, Peppered Shrimp

Can’t Miss Cocktails: Hot Steppa Punch, Devil’s Acre, Lovely Day, Dark N Slushie

The Door Restaurant

16307 Baisley Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434

Escovitch Snapper
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Victor’s Cafe

236 W 52nd St
New York, NY 10019

Notable Dishes: Salmon Carnaval, Ropa Vieja, Lechón Asado, Churrasco Con Chimichurri, Ceviche de Pargo

Margon

136 W 46th St
New York, NY 10036

My Cuban Spot

488 Carroll St
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Notable Dishes: Oink Oink Babe, I’m Broke Bitch, The Boss, Some Bread and Steak, Breakfast Fritz, Pork Crack-lins

Pro Tip: Grab a cafecito and live your best java life!

Harlem’s Floridita

2276 12th Ave
New York, NY 10027

Notable Dishes: Antojos Para Dos, Cubano Especial, Pan Con Chorizo, Pan Con Bistec, Arroz Con Pollo

Can’t Miss Cocktails: Canchanchara, Cuban Punch, Classic Caipirinha, Honey Sangria

Can’t Miss Cocktails: Good Night Kiss, Passion Fruit Sakepase Mojito, Lil Spritz, Ginger Mint Sangria

Grandchamps Kitchen & Market

197 Patchen Ave
Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY 11233

Whole Fried Snapper
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Notable Dishes: GC Signature Griot, Tassot, Lambi, Marinad AK Morue, Whole Fried Snapper