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50+ rated caribbean restaurants

Best Caribbean Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC (2026)

Top-rated caribbean restaurants across 19 Manhattan neighborhoods. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

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Manhattan is home to 50+ rated caribbean restaurants spanning 19 neighborhoods. Happy Daze Caribbean Juice Bar in Inwood leads the pack with a 5.0-star rating and 5 reviews, but standout spots can be found from Midtown to Hell's Kitchen and beyond.

Prices range from $ to $$$, so theres something for every budget. Whether youre planning a date night, meeting up with friends, or exploring solo, this page covers the best caribbean restaurants in New York City — ranked by ratings, reviews, and real vibe data.

Harlem10 spots

1
Kanü Bar|Grill
4.81,301 reviews$$$Indoor/Outdoor
2
La Lonchera
4.80Indoor/Outdoor
3
Patrick's on the Hill
4.858 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
4
Kingston Bakery Harlem
4.7611 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
5
Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant
4.71,306 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
6
The Edge Harlem
4.5851 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
7
One Stop Patty Shop
4.5166 reviews$Indoor/Outdoor
8
Jam Jerk Restaurant
4.50Indoor/Outdoor
9
Island Crave
4.394 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
10
The Ultimate Krave
4.329 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor

Midtown9 spots

1
Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant
4.81,452 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
2
Fyahbun Creative
4.80Indoor/Outdoor
3
Tina's Cuban
4.5518 reviews$Indoor/Outdoor
4
Jerk Pan Foodtruck
4.40Indoor/Outdoor
5
Tina's Cuban Cuisine
4.3463 reviews$$$Indoor/Outdoor
6
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Midtown West
4.30Indoor/Outdoor
7
Cafe Cello
4.20Indoor/Outdoor
8
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine
4.20Indoor/Outdoor
9
LÉLÉ
4.20Indoor/Outdoor

Hell's Kitchen4 spots

1
Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant
4.92,094 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
2
Guantanamera
4.50Indoor/Outdoor
3
Jasmine's Caribbean Cuisine
4.4940 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
4
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Hell's Kitchen
4.30Indoor/Outdoor

Inwood2 spots

1
Happy Daze Caribbean Juice Bar
5.05 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
2
Isla Bonita NYC
4.526 reviewsIndoor/Outdoor

Times Square2 spots

1
Jerkies - Times Square
5.00Indoor/Outdoor
2
Margon
4.71,418 reviews$Indoor/Outdoor

Upper West Side2 spots

1
Bar Manje
5.00Indoor/Outdoor
2
Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi
4.30Indoor/Outdoor

East Harlem2 spots

1
The Good Good
4.80Indoor/Outdoor
2
Island Bites
4.50Indoor/Outdoor

Lower East Side2 spots

1
Datz Deli
4.7495 reviewsIndoor/Outdoor
2
Omar's Kitchen and Rum Bar
4.3835 reviews$$Indoor

Flatiron2 spots

1
Markette
4.70Indoor/Outdoor
2
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Flatiron
4.50Indoor/Outdoor

Alphabet City2 spots

1
Cantina Cubana
4.7114 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
2
Miss Lily's 7A Cafe
4.31,625 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor

Nolita2 spots

1
Café Habana
4.64,585 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
2
Habana To Go
4.3139 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor

Chelsea2 spots

1
BIG TINGS MENU
4.655 reviewsIndoor/Outdoor
2
Tings
4.40Indoor/Outdoor

East Village2 spots

1
Kabawa
4.60Indoor/Outdoor
2
Tina's Cuban Cuisine
4.30$$Indoor/Outdoor

Greenwich Village2 spots

1
Cuba
4.50Indoor/Outdoor
2
Negril Village
4.32,801 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor

Washington Heights1 spots

1
Rasta - Pasta and Salads
4.90Indoor/Outdoor

Morningside Heights1 spots

1
Island Grill Harlem Modern Caribbean Kitchen
4.8821 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor

SoHo1 spots

1
Hudson Collective - 375 Hudson Street
4.50Indoor/Outdoor

NoHo1 spots

1
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Union Square
4.50Indoor/Outdoor

Upper East Side1 spots

1
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Lenox Hill
4.3867 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best caribbean restaurants in NYC?

Moodap ranks the best caribbean restaurants across 19 Manhattan neighborhoods based on ratings, reviews, and vibe. Top-rated spots include Happy Daze Caribbean Juice Bar in Inwood (5.0★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your mood in 25 seconds.

How many caribbean restaurants are in Manhattan?

Moodap has 50+ rated caribbean restaurants across Manhattan, spanning neighborhoods like Harlem, Midtown, Hell's Kitchen, Inwood, Times Square, and more.

Which neighborhood has the best caribbean restaurants?

Harlem has the highest concentration of caribbean restaurants with 10+ spots, but great options are found across Manhattan. Use the Mood Match quiz to find the best one near you.

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