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    Cross Road

    4.5 (125 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Espresso martini
    Shurida L.

    I've been here several times and will always come back. The drinks were great, it was tini Thursday so I had espresso martinis. The start of the show were the coconut curry mussels. You don't need anything else but that. They give so much, plus the garlic bread, and the sauce! Chefs kiss. Ernesto the bender was so sweet and our waiter was also great. Good vibes and great music. I will be back

    Amit P.

    Amazing food, music, vibes. Owner is super friendly. Parking is trick but you will eventually find a location. The food is very interesting, not only is it Caribbean, it's a fusion so does also offer Spanish dishes such as empanadas which are delicious! I'm highly recommend this place if you're in the mood for a Caribbean fusion twist.

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    Marie T.

    Gentrified Caribbean Food! I've passed this restaurant so many times that I was basically in a situationship with it, so I finally stopped by on a late Sunday. The place is super clean and cute--definitely date-night approved. The drinks were delicious, so I was already feeling optimistic. The menu had so many good-sounding options that I was ready for a whole Caribbean moment. I ordered the jerk pork, and he got the Soca pasta with shrimp. Now... the "jerk pork." It wasn't giving jerk. It was giving "sliced pork loin with a smoky BBQ sauce that once saw a picture of jerk seasoning." Tender? Yes. Authentic? Not even a little. The rice also said, "I'm inspired by the Caribbean, but I don't actually go there." I tried the Soca pasta and it was basically pasta in a cream sauce--good, but not out here trying to win awards. Don't get me wrong: the food is delicious. Just know that if you show up looking for real, authentic Caribbean flavors, you're gonna be confused. Come with an open mind... and maybe low expectations for authenticity.

    Shrimp and grits
    Leesh D.

    As always, Cross Road delivered. Yesterday I enjoyed the pre fixe brunch with my friends. We were a group of 3. There was no wait. The food was delicious!!! It was actually my first time trying birria empanadas and I was pleasantly surprised at how flavorful they were. The grits had cheese in them and the shrimp were succulent. The pre fixe brunch comes with one drink- I had a peach Bellini. Top tier!! And all for $30! You can't beat that deal!!

    Eggs were supposed to be scrambled in the jerk chicken sandwich but we're overly cooked fried eggs.

    Really really not good unfortunately. Very little about this place is Caribbean. Food was clearly reheated and atmosphere was pretty bad. DJ playing sad kinda corny RnB on Sunday brunch (and I love RnB!!) The server was disinterested and quite rude to be honest. I'm not someone that leaves bad reviews or complains in restaurants unless something is really not right but her attitude sucked and we decided to pay and leave without finishing our food. Our food was sub par and honestly disappointing. Had high hopes coming in hoping for a more authentic Caribbean vibe and flavors. The 20% mandatory service fee is also just an insult and a sign to me that they're not doing something right. I for sure won't be coming back.

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    Cheri G.

    Great place for a date not overly loud music but great vibes and energy. The staff was friendly. We ordered the mango habenero wings for an appetizer and we shared the jerk pork. The wings were fried crispy great texture the flavor didn't really come thru.. The jerk pork wasn't authentic tasting however the rice it came with was good. The cocktails were creative i ordered a spiked sorrel that was nice and the rum punch that did tun up! The portions for the prices ehh... inflation lol but overall the spot is decent nice additon for the area. Beware parking is tight, you may drive around the block a few times lol

    Island Shrimp
    Ayesha A.

    Met a few friends here for dinner. Restaurant is cute with good music playing but not loud. While we waited for everyone to arrive we hung out at the bar and had a margarita and a couple appetizers. Once everyone was there we went to a table. To our surprise they were participating in restaurant week, $45 for app, entree and dessert. So we all did that. Everything I got was good. That island shrimp is a delicious. For my entree I got the salmon, really good. Then the coconut creme brulee for dessert so yummy. The staff was very nice and friendly and seemed unbothered as we cackled the night away. Definitely recommend and would return again.

    Fried chicken and biscuits
    Cassie V.

    The food here is amazing! I ate everything (which I don't do often. lol) Went for brunch and ordered off the prefix menu, which included a drink, appetizer, entree and desert. I got the birria empanada and it was delicious! The fried chicken and biscuits was a little tricky to eat because it didn't come as a sandwich, so I ate them with a knife and fork. Both were really good, though. I'd read the reviews before coming and the lychee martini seemed to be their go to drink. I tried it and it didn't disappoint. So good. The service was prompt. The staff were very friendly and attentive. And the actual restaurant had a good vibe. I'd definitely return.

    Churrasco Steak and ginger burst
    Melissa A.

    Stopped in for a quick bite. Had one of my faves, the island shrimp with a ginger burst, YUM! The island shrimp are nice and crispy, with a spicy/sweet sauce. It was a little spicer then last time, but still very enjoyable and some people would really appreciate that. The ginger burst is so flavorful and enjoyable. My partner had the soca pasta, very flavorful and perfectly cooked chicken and noodles. Staff was friendly, music was great and as always very clean.

    Chicken and Waffle.
    Bellinda I.

    The food was great! I ordered the shrimp grits and I loved it! Service was amazing. Our waitress was very attentive. The ambiance was very calm. Music was low enough for us to talk but loud enough to hear.

    B.B.Q Jerk Chicken
    Ben S.

    We went on a Friday around 7pm. It wasn't crowded at the time but it started to fill up around 8. The ambiance was great. It gave a vibe between casual and upscale. The food was good but wasn't quite what we expected. We had the Mac and Cheese and crab cakes as appetizers. We really liked the crab cakes but we expected the Mac and Cheese to be baked instead of being saucy. Wasn't bad though. I had the BBQ Jerk Chicken as my main and my partner had the lamb. The Jerk chicken was well done and the flavors were balanced but it felt like it was missing something compared to the Caribbean food I'm used to. My partner wasn't a big fan of the lamb. It was a bit gamey but she thought the rice was ok. The drinks were on point and strong! It was a bit pricey and had a mandatory service fee of 20% but overall it was a good experience.

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    ernesto is amazing i come mostly evey week. the food is amazing never disappoints! i love this place

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    All I have to say is rum punch, rum punch, rum punch, rum punch, rum punch. And the food is great!

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    This place is so cutesy definitely recommend this place everything was a 10/10 Plus drinks were so cute and they were so delicious

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    The Islands

    The Islands

    4.2
    (834 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    Something about Caribbean food when the winter weather's frigid sounds dandy to me. Guess if you…read morecan't be somewhere tropical, eating tropical cuisine sure helps. Enter The Islands. It was sort of an odd time so the spacious restaurant wasn't very busy. We studied the menu for too long and after much deliberation, here's what we ordered, in order of spice level: - Oxtail ($35): Not spicy, super flavorful, "Trimmed and sliced chunks of oxtail seasoned freely with fresh spices and simmered to tender perfection." - Curry goat ($29): Mildly spicy, "Goat meat marinated and cooked in curry spices and herbs makes this an exotic dish." - Jerk chicken ($20): Apparently incredibly spicy so I steered clear of it, "A Jamaican delight. Spicy, delicious chicken baked with this unique combination of spices from the island." The dishes I could handle were excellent, with no drop of sauce left unmopped. On the sides front, the rice and beans, roti, steamed vegetables, and plantains were all tasty. The entree sizes were hearty. Our server seemed like a cool dude: easygoing with a sense of humor. It was kind of chilly in the restaurant, not sure if we were in a warmth dead zone or what. The bathroom was frog-themed which was a cute touch!

    "Deep in Brooklyn, hides the Caribbean"…read more Came here on sleepy Tuesday. Not many people in the restaurant but lots of take out going on. The friendly one woman staff helped seat us, recommend the dishes, made the drinks, prepped and served the food. It was all tasty. What's to cheer - Nice not to too sweet homemade rum punch - Solid, flavorful oxtail. Very island spiced and cooked well - Goat was also really strong - Reasonable prices - service with personality What's to jeer - they were out of the jerk chicken unfortunately which I really wanted to try - place is pretty low key and not swimming with ambience

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    Upstairs dining area at The Islands
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    Kokomo

    Kokomo

    3.9
    (1.1k reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$$

    As a Caribbean girl at heart, I couldn't come to New York without getting my fix at Kokomo. And…read moretrust and believe, they did not disappoint! The food was absolutely spectacular, full of bold, authentic flavor in every bite. The ambiance was vibrant, warm, and full of energy, all perfect for a lively night out with friends. Since we went on the weekend, the restaurant's DJ was playing all the best Afrobeat and Caribbean music throughout dinner! The service was above 10/10. Plus, our waiter had amazing energy, was attentive the entire time, and made sure we felt well taken care of from start to finish. Truly an unforgettable experience! I HIGHLY recommend this spot and I already can't wait to come back!

    I had an absolutely horrible experience here. Before the rest of my party even arrived, I put in an…read moreorder for 2 chicken bao buns. A full hour passed, my party arrived, ordered their food, and received their meals before I ever saw mine. When I asked our waiter what was going on, he was confused and said he would check with the kitchen. Fast forward to the 90-minute mark: everyone at my table had received their food and completely finished eating. Finally, the kitchen brought out my order--except they only brought ONE bao bun instead of the two I ordered, and it was completely cold. At that point, I told the waiter I didn't even want it anymore. He apologized and insisted they would make 2 fresh, hot bao buns for me quickly. I gave them one last chance, but another 20 minutes went by and nothing ever came. After 2 full hours of waiting and watching everyone else eat, I had to cancel my order entirely. I ended up having to leave my own party hungry and find a local pizza shop just to get a meal. The lack of communication and complete failure in service was unacceptable. I will not be returning. Oh and mind you my friends pointed out on the receipt it said customer didn't like food to cancel out the order rather than. Food never arrived.

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    Stella's

    Stella's

    4.6
    (182 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    I can't express how much I enjoyed my dining experience at Stella's. The staff were wonderful and…read moreinviting from the moment we walked in. The drinks were perfectly made nice, strong, and flavorful. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious. The codfish fritters had to be my favorite, perfectly fried without being oily, just pure deliciousness. I ordered the Stella's Tasting, and it was more than enough food for two. My friends enjoyed their meals as well. Since it was my birthday, the staff came out and surprised me with a very delicious carrot cake. Moist, not overly sweet, and the perfect way to end the meal. To top it all off, we were vibing to a really great playlist the entire time we ate. I will definitely be back!

    We were craving Caribbean food and I've been curious about trying this spot out for a while so when…read moremy husband suggested it was an easy Yes! I had their passion fruit lemonade which was refreshing and not overly sweet. For my entree I ordered their oxtails and rice and peas on the side. Their oxtails were cooked perfectly, the meat was falling off the bones. I would like it to be a bit more spicy and some more Lima bean but maybe thats just my own preference. When I asked for some spice the server brought us some pepper sauce which was exactly what I needed! My sister tried their jerk wings and mac and cheese. Their Mac and cheese is WOW. Definitely recommend! I didn't try their wings but I tried the sauce that comes with the wings and it had a lovely kick to it. For dessert we shared the Plantain Paradise and the ice cream paired so great with the plantains. It was vanilla ice cream but didn't taste like regular vanilla ice cream.. it had a nice rich texture . Service was great, the music was nice and although it was a bit cold in there they had a blanket per table which I thought was a cool concept.

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    The Simpson Restaurant & Bar - BK

    The Simpson Restaurant & Bar - BK

    3.8
    (560 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    9.5/10 for the vibe, ambiance, and service -- and a full 10/10 for the food…read more I'm not a picky eater, but I've had some really disappointing oxtail lately, so I was hoping for the best here. I'm Dominican so I know oxtail pretty well and have made it myself. Thankfully, this place absolutely delivered. The oxtail was perfectly slow-braised, tender, and falling right off the bone -- exactly how it should be. Absolutely amazing. Of course I had the rice and peas, plus some veggies. A few of the veggies were slightly overcooked, but still flavorful and enjoyable. The drinks looked incredible, but I went with the rum punch and loved it. It was a little sweet, but super flavorful, strong, and definitely worth ordering again. For dessert, I had the Hennessy cheesecake, which was rich, decadent, and unbelievably delicious. There were three of us dining, and we all left completely satisfied -- with take-home containers because the portions are VERY generous. The only thing that bothered me a bit was that our server seemed to focus most of her attention on my friend. She is Jamaican, and because I look like a white American woman, I felt a little overlooked at times, even when I had several requests myself. We also had to look for her a couple of times while she was sitting with a group nearby. That said, everyone overall was very nice and welcoming. The bussers especially stood out -- they checked on us often, kept everything clean, and even greeted me in Spanish, which I appreciated. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and will definitely be back with more people next time.

    The moment we walked in, I knew we were in for an amazing culinary experience. It was my birthday…read moreweekend, and we were in New York for an extended stay. For my hubby, Brooklyn is home - and we always love exploring the new places the city has to offer when we visit. We had reservations, and were seated within 10 minutes, which was reasonable. The place was packed - everyone was in high spirits, and I was ready to taste some of the best Caribbean cuisine in the region. My hubby's best friend - a Brooklyn resident, joined us. He had been to the restaurant a few times - and had good things to say. We were not disappointed. I had the Brown Stew Red Snapper - *chef's kiss*. Hubby had the iconic Jerk Oxtail over Macaroni & Cheese Pie! The English language cannot convey the beauty of that combination! Tender, tender oxtail, falling off the bone with the creamy, cheesy mac & cheese! He wanted to savor that dish another day, so he got a to-go bag and took it back to the hotel! (I couldn't help but clean my plate - I was obsessed with the fish!) Our friend enjoyed the Hennessy Fried Shrimp (not pictured) - one of his favorite dishes at the restaurant. It looked delicious as well. For drinks, I had the Bob Marley cocktail. A colorful drink - flavorful - and effective! There were people celebrating their birthdays throughout the night - and the wait staff goes IN! I was enjoying watching at least 10 people receive the Stevie Wonder "Happy Birthday" song while we were there. Imagine my surprise when it was my turn! My birthday was the day before, and we had already celebrated in Manhattan. Having two special recognition events made the evening that much more special! Shout out to the Simpson crew who came with the song, the rhythm, the sparkling cake, and the good vibes! My 70th birthday was exceptional - without a doubt. The Simpson added the touch I needed. We'll definitely go back next time we're in Brooklyn!

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    Jerk Oxtail Over Macaroni & Cheese Pie
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    Peppas Jerk Chicken

    Peppas Jerk Chicken

    3.5
    (26 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Nice spot serving traditional Jamaican dishes. I know the other restaurants in Brooklyn, but this…read morewas my first time visiting this particular one. Upon arrival the restaurant is very clean, and the service was fast. There is a dine in area as well. The woman who took my order was very patient , and personable. I ordered a brown stew fish, cabbage and 3 small soups. Everything came out to about $49. The chicken soup was very good . The cabbage was also very good. The fish on the other hand was very salty and not worth the $20 charge (fish with no sides). I get it the area etc etc but for the price the food should be top notch. The other establishments are much better. Would I return.....I don't think so .

    Lunch pick up around 1 a.m. ish. Was welcomely greeted when…read moreI walked in to this small yet cozy eatery. I ordered a large Just (Jerk) Chicken with extra sauce. Escovitch fish meal which came with plantains, rice and peas, and spinach. Everything was still warm and tasty when I arrived home. The order was packaged nicely. Definitely, nice portions for the prices. Place is clean. Staff is friendly, informative, and service was amazing. It takes about 10 minutes for the fish since they make it to order. I will soon be back and may have them do some catering orders for me( usually order from the location on flatbush). Pop in if you ever get in the area and want some hot warming food.

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    The restaurant.
    Stew Oxtail with steam cabbage, spinach and fried plantain
    Stew Oxtail with steam cabbage, spinach and fried plantain
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    Flamingobaby Kitchen

    Flamingobaby Kitchen

    4.3
    (280 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    I am still thinking about this food. It was so good, flavorful and fresh. We cleared those plates…read more We were full, but not sluggish at all..just completely satisfied. This is an intimate and cozy space, great to sit and talk without the noise of a loud space. Music was played, but not obnoxious and there is a tv. Service was great, food was tasty, no complaints at all! Quick heads up, this is a cash only spot, but so worth it. Will definitely be back!

    I scoured the internet and my old photos trying to find this restaurant again. It had been about a…read moreyear since our first visit, so it took some digging but we eventually found Flamingobaby Kitchen and off we went! For the table, we ordered the oxtail stew, fried chicken, yams, collard greens, and mac & cheese. I also had a Peach Bellini for a little bubbly. Everything was exactly as I remembered -perfectly cooked and well seasoned, large portions with more than enough to take home. The chef stopped by our table which was a nice touch. Service overall was great. They also make great use of such a small space. It is indeed well worth the visit. Side note, we ordered the same exact items off the menu as we did a year ago...only one thing was missing which was the biscuits with the flavored butter jam. We were told the biscuits were replaced with cornbread. I didn't order the cornbread this time around but would like to see the biscuits return at some point.

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    Flamingobaby Kitchen
    Catfish strips
    Catfish strips
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    Oxtail Stew

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