A mid-priced Caribbean restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers single out the food, describe a lively but easygoing crowd, and mention friendly service.
86 rated Caribbean restaurants
Best Caribbean Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best Caribbean restaurants across 23 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 86 rated Caribbean restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 23 neighborhoods. Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant in Hell's Kitchen leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Harlem has the most to choose from (24).
Prices run from $ to $$$. Common vibes include cozy, social, lively, elegant, and modern. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Caribbean Restaurants in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 An upscale Caribbean restaurant in Hamilton Heights. Reviewers mention friendly service, come for the entertainment, and say it is consistent, though some mention slow or uneven service. Insider tip: Happy hour Monday - Wednesday 3pm - 11pm, Thursday & Friday - 3pm - 7pm. Brunch Saturday & Sunday - 1pm - 6pm.
Rank 4 A mid-priced Caribbean restaurant in Midtown. Known for its jerk chicken dinner.
Rank 5 A mid-priced Caribbean restaurant in Morningside Heights. Reviewers talk about the Latin food and suggest it for an afternoon.
Rank 6 A mid-priced Caribbean restaurant in East Harlem. Reviewers talk about the seafood, mention brunch here, and come for the drinks.
Rank 7 A budget-friendly Caribbean restaurant in Times Square, open from 7 AM on weekdays. Reviewers mention the Latin food, suggest it for an afternoon, and treat it as a café hangout.
Rank 8 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 9 A mid-priced Caribbean restaurant in Midtown. Known for its Jerk Chicken.
Rank 10 A mid-priced Caribbean restaurant in Harlem. Reviewers suggest it for an evening out and single out the vegetarian and vegan options. Known for its beef.
Harlem
8 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 5 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 6 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 7 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 8 - Cozy
- Social
Midtown
6 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 5 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 6 - Cozy
- Social
Hell's Kitchen
4 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
- Lively
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
- Lively
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
Hamilton Heights
4 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
East Harlem
3 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Upper West Side
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Times Square
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Lower East Side
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Alphabet City
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Nolita
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
East Village
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Washington Heights
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Meatpacking District
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Greenwich Village
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Inwood
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Morningside Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Chelsea
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
- Elegant
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Flatiron
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Upper East Side
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Caribbean restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top Caribbean restaurants on Moodap are Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant in Hell's Kitchen (4.9 stars), Bar Manje in Upper West Side (5.0 stars) and Kanü Bar|Grill in Hamilton Heights (4.8 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most Caribbean restaurants?
Harlem has the most, with 24, followed by Midtown (8) and Hamilton Heights (6).
Where can I find affordable Caribbean restaurants in Manhattan?
3 of the 50 Caribbean restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Margon in Times Square, Tina's Cuban in Midtown and One Stop Patty Shop in Hamilton Heights.
How does Moodap rank Caribbean restaurants?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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