Best Reviewed Cuisine – Visit Queens NY

Queens, New York is home to one of the most vibrant West Indian communities in the United States, and nowhere is that culture more alive than at its restaurants, roti shops, bakeries

From the Indo-Trinidadian curry houses of Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard to the Jamaican jerk spots of Jamaica and St. Albans, and the Haitian bakeries of Queens Village, the borough is a destination for authentic West Indian food in New York City.
This curated list features some of the highest-rated West Indian restaurants, cafes, and eating houses across Queens — every establishment carries a minimum 3.5-star Google rating with at least 500 verified reviews.

The Door 4.2 (7,292 reviews) 163-07 Baisley Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434 Phone: (718) 525-1083 Dine-in | Private event rooms available Website: http://thedoorrestaurant.nyc Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=8458531051575113435 Hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Fri–Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM | Sun 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Serves: Jamaican-Caribbean cuisine — jerk chicken, oxtail, curry shrimp, ackee & saltfish, rice & peas, cocktails

Caribbean Soul 4.1 (1,842 reviews) 234-04 Merrick Blvd, Rosedale, NY 11422 Phone: (718) 734-2858 Dine-in | Rooftop bar | Weekend brunch | Late night Website: http://caribbeansoulnyc.com Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=13767932744143766164 Hours: Mon–Wed 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Thu 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Fri 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Sat–Sun 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM Serves: Oxtail, curry goat, escovitch red snapper, ackee & saltfish, fried shrimp, cocktails, bottomless brunch

Kaieteur Restaurant & Sports Bar 4.2 (1,349 reviews) 87-12 Lefferts Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11418 Phone: (718) 850-0787 Dine-in | Sports bar | Late night Website: https://kaieteurrestaurant.site Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=4011582852887955111 Hours: Mon–Thu 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM | Fri 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM | Sat 11:00 AM – 3:30 AM | Sun 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM Serves: Guyanese-Chinese fried rice, lamb, spicy chicken wings, curry, chow mein, cocktails

Caribbean Cabana 4.2 (1,332 reviews) 116-02 Jamaica Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418 Phone: (718) 849-0500 Dine-in | Late night Website: http://www.caribbeancabana.net Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=191423133735260266 Hours: Mon–Thu 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM | Fri 11:00 AM – 4:45 AM | Sat 10:00 AM – 5:30 AM | Sun 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Serves: Caribbean-Guyanese cuisine — fried rice, roast duck, black pudding, cocktails, desserts

Yardies Jerk – Saint Albans 4.0 (1,088 reviews) 198-18 Linden Blvd, St. Albans, NY 11412 Phone: (718) 749-5782 Dine-in | Late night Website: http://www.yardiesjerk.com Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=729160214319530088 Hours: Mon–Sun 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM Serves: Jerk chicken & pork, oxtail, curry goat, festival, rice & peas, pumpkin soup, Jamaican specialties

Heat Caribbean Kitchen & Lounge 4.3 (629 reviews) 100-05 Atlantic Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418 Phone: (718) 847-7300 Dine-in | Halal | Late night | DJ nights Website: http://heatcaribbeankitchen.com Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=3755086358033293802 Hours: Mon–Wed 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Thu 5:00 PM – 4:00 AM | Fri–Sat 2:00 PM – 4:00 AM | Sun 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM Serves: Halal Caribbean fusion — goat curry, jerk wings, oxtail ramen, lamb burger, blackened salmon, cocktails

D Roti Hut ⭐ 4.6 (1,113 reviews) 208-01 Jamaica Ave, Queens Village, NY 11428 Phone: (347) 676-5000 Dine-in available Website: https://drotihut.shop Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=9261275917494704067 Hours: Mon–Sun 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM Serves: Roti, doubles, curry chicken/goat/shrimp, pepper pot, oxtail, sea moss drinks

Trinciti Roti Shop & Restaurant ⭐ 4.4 (5,703 reviews) 111-03 Lefferts Blvd, South Ozone Park, NY 11420 Phone: (718) 641-3636 Counter seating only | Closed Mondays Website: https://trinciti.com Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=11834515000328993126 Hours: Tue–Sun 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Serves: Roti, doubles, bake & shark, oxtail, callaloo, stew fish, curry duck, pholorie

Singh’s Roti Shop & Bar ⭐ 4.2 (4,140 reviews) 131-18 Liberty Ave, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419 Phone: (718) 323-5990 Dine-in available Website: http://singhsrotishopnyc.com Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=985246991065866533 Hours: Mon–Sun 5:00 AM – 8:45 PM Serves: Roti, doubles, curry chicken/goat, dhal, fried rice, Trini & Guyanese specialties

Trini Delite Roti Shop ⭐ 4.0 (1,606 reviews) 110-02 Liberty Ave, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419 Phone: (718) 322-1203 Takeout only Website: http://www.trinidelite.net Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=11289085475421617769 Hours: Mon–Sun 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Serves: Doubles, roti, saheena, bake & shark, curry chicken, pastelles

Chris and Sons Roti Shop & Bakery ⭐ 4.6 (539 reviews) 198-21 Hollis Ave, Jamaica, NY 11412 Phone: (718) 740-0600 Takeout only | Closed Sundays Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=9915682884209056857 Hours: Mon–Sat 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Serves: Doubles, bake & shark, bake & saltfish, curry chicken, roti, aloo pie, Trini pastries

Sybil’s (Liberty Ave) ⭐ 4.3 (3,348 reviews) 132-17 Liberty Ave, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419 Phone: (718) 835-9235 Mostly takeout Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=11066068611278229269 Hours: Mon–Thu 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM | Fri–Sat 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM | Sun 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM Serves: Chicken & beef patties, pine tarts, pineapple tarts, salara, cheese rolls, kurma, black cake, hot food

Sybil’s Bakery & Restaurant (Hillside Ave) ⭐ 4.0 (717 reviews) 159-24 Hillside Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432 Phone: (718) 297-2359 Very limited seating | Mostly takeout Website: https://sybilsbakeryrestaurant.shop Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=3148926902823996437 Hours: Mon–Sat 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Sun 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Serves: Pepperpot patties, curry goat, oxtail, fried fish, mac & cheese, pine tarts, cheese rolls, Guyanese pastries

Le Bon Pain Bakery ⭐ 4.5 (795 reviews) 211-63 Jamaica Ave, Queens Village, NY 11428 Phone: (718) 464-8160 Takeout only Website: http://lebonpainbakery.com Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=5363244626444298539 Hours: Mon–Wed 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Thu–Sat 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Sun 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Serves: Haitian beef, herring & cod patties, fresh baked bread, Haitian cake, kremas cake, coconut rolls, peanut & cashew tablets, lemonade