Located off of 125th in Harlem. This is the closest I could get to Caribbean and I honestly was grateful for it. I don't care what anyone says, Caribbean food is expensive throughout the states, even in Da Bay so the prices here was more lenient than back home. Large oxtail plate: 10/10 they HOOKED my plate up with the meat and THE GRAVY! You ask that back home and they act like they don't hear you. Flavor was there and I honestly had more than enough for later. Oxtail was super tender and I even had chunks of bits at the bottom of it. Overall: 9/10 I loved everything about my experience here. Was super patient with me and gave me a break down of what they offer. I wish they more space because I would have loved to have ate at a table instead, but you can't always have it your way - LOL. Great location, great community and great overall experience. read more

Caribbean Starr Restaurant - Large oxtail and caribbean fruit punch - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

This is what I opened up to jerk chicken wings, this is burnt should have never been sold. It was like rubber very disappointed read more

Caribbean Starr Restaurant - Jerk wings - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

The food is awesome I would recommend it to anyone with a big appetite you get what you pay for very fast service

Food was good. I had the oxtail meal. Not bad, but not the best I've had. I also got the Mac & cheese.. it was very underwhelming. I'm from Houston where the dining is top notch so it's hard to impress me. My sister got the jerk chicken. She rated it the same. Prices are decent. read more

Caribbean Starr Restaurant - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

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Food is delicious but super expensive here. $44 for large seafood pasta and punch drink. No outdoor seating.

The food here is GREAT!! I LOVE the sweet chili salmon, and when they're out of that, the sweet chili fried chicken is my second favorite. The mac & cheese side is so good too. The service is friendly, but I cannot speak on the ambiance because I have only ever done takeout. Definitely a very casual spot, though. I have gotten food from here tons of times, and it is consistently excellent. Highly recommend. read more

Caribbean Starr Restaurant - sweet chili salmon with rice & peas and raw veggies - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

I am extremely disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. I stood in line behind three customers who all placed their orders in the same manner. There was another person behind me as well. Suddenly, someone walked in from the back and had their order taken before any of us. We all stood there confused and puzzled. When we questioned it, the cashier told us that our orders were not taken because we "did not order when we walked in." There was absolutely no sign, no posted instructions, and no guidance explaining how the line or ordering process worked. How are customers expected to know what to do when there are no directions? We were simply left standing there and not served. We often hear about poor service at typical Jamaican restaurants, but this experience truly takes the trophy. While the food may be good, good food becomes irrelevant when the service is this bad. Customer service is part of the dining experience, and this was an absolute failure. This is the second time I have had a negative experience at this exact restaurant. I swore I would never return, but I decided to give them another chance. That was clearly a mistake. I will never support this establishment again, nor will I recommend it as I have done in the past. The service was unacceptable, unprofessional, and frankly disgusting. The staff clearly needs proper customer service training, and management is definitely lacking leadership and organization. I am writing this with no expectation of change, this is simply my honest experience. I am not pleased, and I will not be back. read more

salty ass food! overpriced and the mac and cheese taste like flour! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY and the women serving is rude

When the location on Lenox Ave and W124 opened customer service was good. There was seating, which was usually nearly full. There is now an atmosphere of disrespect for the customers. The staff is preoccupied with app orders. There is almost no seating which is a big mistake. The food is generally very tasty, but instead of eating there 2 or 3 times a week. I eat there 1 or 2 times a month. There's significantly more competition in the area, but customer service has not kept up with the reality that if you treat your customers well business will follow. read more

Have the nerves to charge $27 for a medium oxtail that have no taste. Definitely the worse oxtails I have that cost me that much

Had a craving for some fish and this place sure did satisfy my craving hahah. Two piece of fried fish with some peppers came out to $6. That's a steal. I really came here because online said they had escovitch fish but they actually don't. read more

Caribbean Starr Restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

Very good food and exceptional customer service! The oxtails were good but the sauce was too similar to BBQ. Also, they were a bit tougher than id hoped. But i still enjoyed them. The jerk chicken fried rice is AMAZING! I'll definitely go back. My wife had the curried chicken and it was off the chain!!! And the staff was so incredibly nice! read more

My goodness! I just stumbled upon this place. I was walking by, saw the name and took a swing! I'm vegetarian, so I got candy yams, collard greens, and spinach rice. Boom! My mouth tingled and I thought I was back in Jamaica! Delicious flavor for real!!! They have all the Caribbean chicken, fish, and other things you could want!!Then I got the pineapple ginger punch! So good..The ambiance celebrates the USA and Jamaica. Simple and cool with some amazing Jamaican music!!! Loved it!!! Go now!!! Limited eat in seats.. read more

Caribbean Starr Restaurant - This is where you order!!! - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

Great Customer service, I was serve with a warm smile and great food by Hostess with low shaved hair style (She's amazing) . Many options for breakfast Saltfish & okra, ackee, callaloo, provision, and dumplings....etc. I had the Cornmeal porridge, very flavorful vanilla, nutmeg and chicken soup for later. Food good here. read more

Great portions and good food! Lines can be long because ppl don't understand the ordering system but it's fine. The customer service could use some improvement but don't take it personal. I've had the oatmeal (10/10), the friend dumplings (10/10) and the bbq chicken dinner (10/10). read more

Rice was mid , cabbage mid , jerk chicken mid, the service was smooth and they gave nice size portions read more

Caribbean Starr Restaurant - Rice and jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

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The meal I had was better than I could have hoped for. I compare other restaurants to this one now. Their employees treat customers like longtime friends. I was completely satisfied. The restaurant provides total satisfaction. read more

SCAM. Asked how much a plate of rice and peas and cabbage would be. The server went to the cashier to ask about pricing. After 2 minutes, walked back and told me $10. Despite only 2 people ahead of me I waited at least 8 minutes before my order was taken. Then rung up $14.15. RIDICULOUS. When I went to the register. The price was $14.15. Tax? No. They literally gaslit me and said no it's $14 even after the server reconfirmed after I asked again throughly CONFUSED why the rice alone was $8 and the cabbage was $5, which is not what I was told. It's not my fault if I don't eat meet but still want to support a local business. I was punished. Ridiculous. I'm vegan and very hungry. It was 11:30pm and 90 degrees. I told them KEEP IT. RIDICULOUS. The employees are young, arrogant and could care less about customers. So RUDE. And the music was very loud, so I even asked-- did I not HEAR you say $10 because of the music? She said no I said $10 only to have the cashier negate that and still charge $14 AND it's not like their food is ever that spectacular. I'm half Jamaican and half Trinidadian. So even though it's literally across the street from my home I WILL NEVER go there again. So silly and shameful to run a "business" that way. And there's no covers on the food so as they move the containers of food warmed, the **FILTHY WATER UNDERNEATH drips on the other food** because they don't even THINK to cover it before they move it. Exactly. Too busy listening to loud music and setting prices as they please to actually KEEP THE FOOD CLEAN AND SAFE. And most of the employees BLEACH THEIR SKIN which is also ridiculous to see. As a Caribbean woman I'm EMBARRASSED for them! read more

I love this restaurant!! The food is very delicious in fact I catered my office party for 60ppl recently and the food was piping hott and well seasoned. I normally visit weekly to get my peanut porridge, fish patty and dumplings. The entire team are very warm and kind. The Chef really knows how to stick with the Jamaican Traditions of seasoning and putting the right amount of Spice to each dish!! Thanks for serving our neighborhood in Harlem. read more

The BEST tasting Jamaican food in Harlem, NY. Oxtails with peas and rice, fresh cabbage & Curry chicken. Now serving Friday - Sunday 4-11 pm deliciousness foods, drink and cocktails . read more

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The prices on the food went up doubled, it's not worth it. I paid $30 for salmon and vegetables smh. I normally go to Jerk House on 127th and 7th Av. The prices are reasonable and the food taste better but it was closed. Don't waste your money it's not worth it. read more

The food is good, but the attitude of some of the servers is extremely disappointing. There's a particular woman who makes you feel very unwelcome. She rolls her eyes, sucks her teeth, and acts as if you are a bothersome inconvenience. If you change your mind or are still unsure of what you want, she makes it very clear. This isn't the first time I have experienced poor service at this establishment, but I can definitely say it will be the last. I would rather take my money to The Uptown Juice Bar and enjoy some vegan food. That nasty stank heifer can keep her negative miserable attitude to herself. She will keep that business from reaching its highest potential. read more

Still exploring my new neighbourhood, and on a Sunday afternoon spending time with my sister, we were in the mood for some Jamaican porridge. I found this place on Yelp and walking into the establishment did not disappoint. The customer Service was amazing! They were very friendly and allowed us to taste things prior to buying, which is sometimes rare. We ended up going with the peanut porridge that was packed with flavour, not overly sweet and overall great. We ended up coming back the same day and ordered the sweet and sour chicken for dinner. I highly recommend this place. After going to many Jamaican restaurants this one by far has the best fresh looking tasting food and great overall clean establishment. read more

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We got takeout from this place a few weeks ago. We ordered Jamaican Jerk chicken, rice and peas, and curry chicken roti. I really liked the Jerk chicken because it was spicy just the way I like it and quite flavorful. The rice and peas was good too. I would definitely get food from here again. I also wanted sweet plantains but by the time we placed the order, they ran out. read more

Caribbean Starr Restaurant - Curry chicken roti and jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

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Caribbean Starr restaurant in Harlem has the absolutely worst customer service. I can see if the food was at least a solid 8, then the bad customer could be tolerated. But the food is a generous 5.8 and the women behind the counter have no idea whatsoever of what customer service or just plain respectful is. If you want great 9.8 to 10 food and you are in Harlem go to Barka at 135th And Frederick Douglass. #fireerbody read more

Caribbean Starr Restaurant - A place to avoid good food in my opinion - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

I just bought some sweet chili wings and they were hard and literally dried up with sauce smothered over them. Not suitable for human consumption. I would have brought it back but I drove too far. read more

The service here was impeccable, and the presentation of the food was beautiful with the multicolored food that looked fresh and delicious. I came here for a sister's afternoon for a late breakfast and we got the peanut porridge and we're coming back for the sweet-and-sour chicken for dinner that was packed with flavor. The spice was a slow build and the chicken was super moist. This is the best hands-down Jamaican restaurant that I have tasted and I've been to many read more

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Food is over salted. The jerk chicken is too salt and the rice and peas are nice. The one preparing food had overdone false lashes and has a stink attitude. She was the only one doing orders (even though there were people in the back) and was handling money with the same nasty gloves she handled the utensils to prepare the food! First red flag! After the fulfilling of my order and packing my to go meal, she picked up a sauce, dropped it on the floor and proceeded to put with my food! That was the second red flag! Almost said something but held my tongue and wiped down the containers when I got back to the office. I could have sworn they had patties and made the mistake of asking her if they had. You'd think I said that the world was ending. "Na we don have any patties!" Being a sucker for punishment, I asked as she was ringing me up if they ever had patties - again, a general sincere question like I said, I thought they did. She again was "offended I guess because she was like "No, Golden Krust has the patties!" And rudely fluttered her bat lashes and walked away. Glad I didn't tip though I usually do even for take out. Rude AF! Golden Krust isn't the only Caribbean place with patties! TF?!?! It was lunch rush and started to get crowded and there was only this one doing the food and the checkout. Not going to let her ruin my return to try another dish. read more

Caribbean Starr Restaurant - Jerk Chicken with rice and peas with cabbage and carrots. No plantains? Salty AF. - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

The jerk salmon meal was moist, seasoned perfectly and served with your choice of sides The oxtails were seasoned perfectly, tender, meaty and served with your choice of sides as well. This was a take out order (Regina D) the service was professional and the ambiance is welcoming. This is the best Caribbean Food in Harlem. You won't be disappointed. read more

Let's start with the food..... incredible; which is why I frequent this location and suggest it to many friends. It's consistent as always and you can never go wrong with their Oxtails in particular! They have a winning formula with their menu bar none! The atmosphere is nice and has good curb appeal, a major improvement over Good Taste that was there many years ago! It's a little tight when it there's a line. Timing is key! However...... the service is a whole different story, and unfortunately is consistent as well ..... The menu is not in a prominent location which makes it difficult to decide what to order, since everything is delicious! This creates a bottleneck at the counter because you want to look at their selection in the showcase.... Everyone does this in general. So what most people do when they're not familiar with their dishes is to ask questions. This is where things can go South.....especially if you have the misfortune of encountering some staff members with very little patience and off putting behaviors..... classism and homophobia in particular. This comment applies to a few of their staff. There are others on staff who are very helpful and friendly. Having a "secret shopper " would root out that problem as a suggestion. As a person who doesn't fit the preferred demographics, being a customer here leaves me on the fence. I am hesitant to send friends there because of what they may experience with the some of the staff. It's best to order online or call them to avoid unnecessary hostility and judgement. I am writing this because of my last visit with my husband and me. I feel that people need to be aware of this behavior..... especially people that are perceived as bourgeois or a part of the LGBTQ community. We've heard these comments from our diverse group of friends and neighbors who frequent this wonderful place where you are tolerated. No one is requesting any special treatment from the staff, however a lesson in tolerance is in order. This gem of a restaurant would increase its profits if their front line employees were more tolerant and less off putting. We would have them cater many events but I am hesitant to have the conversation because I don't know what we may encounter. My friends who are in PR love the food as well and feel the same way. We go elsewhere, where we know by referral that the service is good. So, unfortunately, when you have a craving for their goodies you hope they are in a good mood. Bottom line.....This is Harlem which is diverse, which is why we call it home. We love the food. We make concessions for the behavior.... But it's fair to know ahead of time what you may encounter at the counter. Continued Success and Best Wishes! read more

first time at Caribbean Starr last night. The food and service was legit. got a large curry chicken, freshly put out. cabbage and rice & peas. The other food like the chicken wings and shrimp Rasta pasta looked good too. They have Ting too. I'll definitely be back read more

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Food is good sometimes you can get something that doesn't work seafood rice not that great and MAC & cheese needs work but this Jamaica spot will get me every time I come to nyc read more

The food here is mediocre and the staff is very unfriendly and don't mean in the usual way. Many of their stews are greasy, their is rice is usually overcooked. Macaroni and cheese is decent if they have it. In general it's a pass. read more

As the other reviews have noted, come here for the oxtail. My best friend and I were on a mission to try out the different oxtails in the area, so we included this one in our taste test, even though another spot was right across the street. We called ahead of time, which may have been unnecessary, but it's always best when it's fresh. We got a large with rice and peas and vegetables which came out to 26.13$ after tax, which seemed like a fair price. Although the "large" seemed more like a medium, I think it would still feed two hungry people pretty decently. The dish was spiced really well, though I wish it would have had more of a spicy kick to it. The oxtail was super tender though, and could hardly keep on the bone, which is exactly what we were looking for. the rice and peas/veges were solid too. If you're in the area, I'd definitely seek this out if you want oxtail! read more

I have only eaten the Curry Chicken, beans and rice and cabbage. All very tasty and good. The only issue I have is when they don't have cabbage, which is included in each take out meal, they have no other HOT vegetable in it's place. I only wanted hot food so I asked for the collard greens and they charged me an additional $5.00, which i was not happy about because they did not have hot cabbage to serve. So if you come there and they dont have cabbage and you only want hot veggies, you will have to pay $5 extra. read more

...I have dined in and out the states to many Caribbean restaurants. I have to give this place based on my experiences collectively in NYC ...SUPERB.. This is a Jamaican restaurant.They only sell medium and Large plates. The options are top notch ..(which can sometimes be rare,here in nyc). From seafood to juicy meats as well as vegetable only options..Now iykyk ,meaning st times customer service in these establishments can be "iffy".. You do not have to worry about that here ..HOWEVER you will enjoy your food ..-the way you prefer ..with no problems..and if you're lucky you will get a smile too..The prices are awesome because the amount of food is insane . This restaurant is small ..you can't dine in.Its always clean ..as a whistle , and by far the best stew chicken and Oxtails I've tasted ..The main reason I'm steadfast on giving them so much love is because they're consistent..How do I know.. I lived in the Bronx for more than 5 years where they have another location (same owner) and it's not the same same experience ..you feel comfortable ,.as well as appreciated...YOU JUST can't stay.You must grab and go (sighs) read more

I think this place has the best oxtails in New York. The environment and energy are great. While the staff could smile a bit more, the food is outstanding. If you're looking for Caribbean cuisine, this is a must-visit spot in Harlem. read more

This place was a must-try restaurant and we went to try it. Customer service is 5 stars hand down. The vibe of the restaurant is that afrobeat meets the Caribbean and I love it. I ordered oxtails, rice and peas, and cabbage. I wasn't thrilled about the vegetables they didn't have any seasonings to them and tasted bland. The rice and peas were delicious and mixed with the gravy of the oxtails was awesome. The oxtails itself was tender and fell right off the bone. So why did you give it 3 stars you may ask? Simple a restaurant that doesn't have prices on its menu is dangerous they can charge anything and you wouldn't know it. On top of it, they had a sign-up about saving with cash, and guess what, it was irrelevant. I would call that bait and switch. That is what made my experience with this restaurant not so nice and I was only doing takeout. read more

The Rasta pasta was sooooo flavorful!!!! Definteily the best I've ever had. The place was clean and there were lots of choice. read more

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Must try: Oxtail with Rice & Beans and Cabbage topped with Oxtail Gravy ($15). Why: Oxtail was fall off the bone and melt in your mouth buttery deliciousness! The added gravy on top of the rice and cabbage was pure heaven! Notes: I got a large and was only able to finish half so saves the rest for dinner. Mac & Cheese was also tasty. read more

Caribbean Starr Restaurant - Large Oxtail over Rice & Beans with Cabbage topped with gravy ($15) plus a side of Mac & Cheese - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York