Caribbean Bites
Queens, New York is home to one of the most vibrant West Indian communities in the United States.
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 http://thedoorrestaurant.nyc Jamaican-Caribbean cuisine — jerk chicken, oxtail, curry shrimp, ackee & saltfish, rice & peas, cocktails.
Caribbean Soul 4.1
234-04 Merrick Blvd, Rosedale, NY 11422
Phone: (718) 734-2858 Dine-in | Rooftop bar | Weekend brunch | http://caribbeansoulnyc.com Serves: Oxtail, curry goat, escovitch red snapper, ackee & saltfish, fried shrimp, cocktails, bottomless brunch
Kaieteur Restaurant & Sports Bar 4.2
87-12 Lefferts Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11418
Phone: (718) 850-0787
Dine-in | Sports bar | Late night https://kaieteurrestaurant.site 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 Serves: Caribbean-Guyanese cuisine — fried rice, roast duck, black pudding, cocktails, desserts
Yardies Jerk – 4.0
198-18 Linden Blvd, St. Albans, NY 11412 Phone: (718) 749-5782 Dine-in | Late night https://yardiesjerk.com/
Serves: Jerk chicken & pork, oxtail, curry goat, festival, rice & peas, pumpkin soup, Jamaican specialties.
Heat Caribbean Kitchen & Lounge 4.3
100-05 Atlantic Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Phone: (718) 847-7300
Dine-in | Halal | Late night | DJ nights. http://heatcaribbeankitchen.com Serves: Halal Caribbean fusion — goat curry, jerk wings, oxtail ramen, lamb burger, blackened salmon, cocktails.
West Bar & Lounge~4.1 ★
133-24 Springfield Blvd, St. Albans, NY 11413
westbarandlounge.com
(917) 300-2497
Jamaican / Caribbean-American Lounge & Small Plates.
Queens Bully~4.3 ★
113-30 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375queensbully.com
(718) 520-8600
Caribbean & Queens BBQ Fusion.
Henrica’s Restaurant & Lounge~4.2 ★
138-89 Francis Lewis Blvd, Rosedale, NY 11422
henricas.net
Caribbean-Chinese & Jamaican Dishes.
The Nest Restaurant & Lounge~3.9 ★
130-11 101st Ave, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
thenestrestaurantandbar.com
(718) 846-1300
D Roti Hut ⭐ 4.6
208-01 Jamaica Ave, Queens Village, NY 11428
Phone: (347) 676-5000
Dine in available.
Serves: Roti, doubles, curry chicken/goat/shrimp, pepper pot, oxtail, sea moss drinks
Trinciti Roti Shop & Restaurant ⭐ 4.4
111-03 Lefferts Blvd, South Ozone Park, NY 11420
Phone: (718) 641-3636
https://trinciti.com
Serves: Roti, doubles, bake & shark, oxtail, callaloo, stew fish, curry duck, pholorie.
Singh’s Roti Shop & Bar ⭐ 4.2 131-18 Liberty Ave, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
Phone: (718) 323-5990
Dine-in available. http://singhsrotishopnyc.com Serves: Roti, doubles, curry chicken/goat, dhal, fried rice, Trini & Guyanese specialties
Trini Delite Roti Shop ⭐ 4.0 110-02 Liberty Ave, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
Phone: (718) 322-1203
Serves: Doubles, roti, saheena, bake & shark, curry chicken, pastelles.
Chris and Sons Roti Shop & Bakery ⭐ 4.6
198-21 Hollis Ave, Jamaica, NY 11412
Phone: (718) 740-0600
Serves: Doubles, bake & shark, bake & saltfish, curry chicken, roti, aloo pie, Trini pastries
Slight Pepper Roti Shop~4.5 ★
120-11 Liberty Ave, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
slightpepperrotishop.com
(718) 843-0900
Trinidadian Doubles, Buss-Up-Shut & Curried Goat
Sybil’s (Liberty Ave) ⭐ 4.3
132-17 Liberty Ave, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
Phone: (718) 835-9235
Serves: Chicken & beef patties, pine tarts, pineapple tarts, salara, cheese rolls, kurma, black cake, hot food.
Sybil’s Bakery & Restaurant (Hillside Ave) ⭐ 4.0
159-24 Hillside Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432
Phone: (718) 297-2359 https://sybilsbakeryrestaurant.shop Serves: Pepperpot patties, curry goat, oxtail, fried fish, mac & cheese, pine tarts, cheese rolls, Guyanese pastries
Le Bon Pain Bakery ⭐ 4.5
211-63 Jamaica Ave, Queens Village, NY 11428
Phone: (718) 464-8160 http://lebonpainbakery.com
Serves: Haitian beef, herring & cod patties, fresh baked bread, Haitian cake, kremas cake, coconut rolls, peanut & cashew tablets, lemonade.
Bakewell Bakery & Restaurant~4.1 ★
127-08 Liberty Ave, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
bakewellbakeryny.com
Guyanese Bakes, Salara & Chow Mein
Wilson’s West Indian Bakery~4.1 ★
134-26 Guy R Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434
wilsonsbakeryjamaica.com
(718) 525-9496
Jamaican Hardo Bread, Patties & Porridge