Great spot next to a bar I went to prior to a Yankees game so I decided to pick up dinner afterwards to take home. I had the oxtail platter with rice and peas, cabbage and plantains and a side of mac & cheese. The portion was good for pricing however I understand given the current market. It all tasted really good and I would return. read more

Eating Tree - Mac and Cheese, spicy beef patty, large order of oxtail, comes with rice and peas, cabbage and sweet plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Bronx, New York

I purchased oxtail and white rice and strawberry lemonade the food had no taste it just bland I will never purchase anything from the Eating Tree Jamaican Restaurant Customer service is horrible. read more

Food and service were great and quick! Friendly staff that recommended menu items and were patient since it was our first time since their remodel. I came in 2015 and they use to have a larger space next door but they minimized since then. Interior was clean, bright and colorful with a beautiful Jamaican inspired painted wall. You can dine inside on a high top, outside in a parklet or take it to go. They are really fast and will get you in and out. We got 4 plates and they did not miss. And make sure you get their orange juice drink - it blew my mind!!! Food was excellent, and will be back. read more

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This is my Yankee game secret. As a Brooklynite this pains me to admit but this is probably my favorite Jamaican food in the city. I only wish they were open later! Get the jerk chicken or curry goat. Their homemade ginger beer is amazing for dark and stormy's if you wanna pre-game for the Yanks! read more

My favorite Jamaican restaurant of all time is Flames II in Boston -- but this is a VERY close second! Outstanding curry goat, jerk chicken, chicken soup, mac and cheese, and cabbage. We went back the next day because we were craving more! The young man behind the counter remembered us the next day and was very welcoming. read more

I found the food here to be pretty good. I don't know what happened to my regular place I normally come to visit but I found this one to be close and I really wanted some oxtails and they delivered. The guy that made my order was very nice and patient with me because I really didn't know what to try and I was on a budget and they didn't have signs of prices anywhere. I ask about the oxtails and they seem about the same price as others, glad I went with them because they were really good. I would make another visit here if my regular has closed down and I would hope they didn't but this place is a good replacement. Check them out. read more

Eating Tree - Oxtails - Caribbean Near Me - Bronx, New York

The food was absolutely disgusting, the oxtails has no taste and it's no meat only fat. The rice was okay, the plantains tasted stale. I regret getting food here total waste of money. read more

The food used to be very good, but they change the name and the quality went down from there. When you're asking for certain products, they have an attitude in the food taste like it's been sitting there all day probably was. They stop serving cornbread we did not let the customers know. The staff act as if they don't want to deal with the customers, but yet the prices went up. It ain't what it used to be. read more

There once was an eating tree on nostrands and Lincoln in Brooklyn. Ohh how I loved that place. They served some of the best oxtails I ever had. Big pots always on the stove cooking Mac and cheese always cheesy and bubbling. But then they closed and I was sad I missed the eating tree so bad. But then they opened another one on Fulton street in Brooklyn it wasn't as good as nostrand but it was close enough. Then I moved from Brooklyn so no more eating tree for me. Now I'm in the Bronx and I have eaten at this tree more then once. Where as no eating tree to me is comparable to nostrand ave this spot is def not bad and worth it too. read more

Eating Tree - Salmon baked rice and peas greens and plantains - Caribbean Near Me - Bronx, New York

For some reason the finesse and flavor the food had as lost its consistency I'm not sure if you guys changed the cook but bring that old thing back please, also the sorrel and the fruit punch don't test the same at all, it's lacking in strength but two months ago it was on point. Over all when you guys on point everything is good..... read more

No... no no no no no ... I was misled . This is not a Caribbean restaurant .. they are giving American would like to be Jamaican .. As a Jamaican , I can say please don't expect the soup, stew chicken, or rice and pease to taste how you normally expect it. This may be good to others but this is very mid leading. The soup was very watery. Caribbean soup is usually a lot thicker .. I'm just sad honestly ... Cornbread is American but nice to have it it was good. But it isn't read more

Thank you Eating Tree for your loyalty and the great service you provide me every time I order from you keep up the good work read more

Eating Tree - Caribbean Near Me - Bronx, New York

The food is pretty good and delicious here. Came for their lunch special and was very satisfied. I had the jerk chicken with rice and peas. Both the rice and chicken were delicious and well seasoned. The portions are plentiful and fulfilling both the lunch special or the regular sizes. read more

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Pleased !!!! Came here with my boyfriend while we were in town after a Yankee's Game and this food hit the spot. Service was friendly, prices were good and the food was exceptional ! While this is not a place to dine in for decor/atmosphere, if you're hungry for Caribbean take out or a quick meal this is the place to go. We'd come back. read more

Eating Tree - Caribbean Near Me - Bronx, New York

Pretty good! Used their delivery option via GrubHub. The food arrived EARLY! I didn't know that was a thing. We ordered the curried chicken dinner (large) and was able to feed two people. The chicken was flavorful. Yams were amazing. The plantains were a little drier than I'm used to, but were still really good. My favorite part was the spinach patty. Soooo yummy. Would order here again. The only thing that disappointed me was that there was no option to order drinks from the delivery menu, so we ended up having to leave the house anyway. read more

Went to a Yankees game and ended up having some of the best Jamaican food ever at the Eating Tree! The owner, Phil, is terrific and so gracious and hospitable. His Jamaican jerk chicken is incredibly delicious and the curry shrimp is amazing. I highly recommend stopping here for some awesome Caribbean flavors and vibe. It's simple and delicious and kind and positive. 5 stars!!! And cannot wait to go back. read more

Like most Yankee foodies probably do, I went here with the family pregame to grab a bite that wouldn't cost us $200 that it would cost to buy food inside the stadium. We started off with some beef patties and while the crust was a bit too overcooked for my liking, the filling was super fresh and much better then anything you would get at a Golden Krust or in the frozen food section of any supermarket. For mains we kept it pretty simple with 2 of us ordering the Curried Shrimp and the other 1 ordering the Jerk Shrimp. For the curry shrimp, the shrimp themselves were relativity big and cooked perfectly so you had a nice little plump bite every time you sunk your teeth into one of those morsels. The sauce itself had a very much West Indian curry vibe going on without the heat that you think of when you hear the word "curry". The red rice that went along with shrimp was flavorful and not overdone and provided a great conduit to soak up the curry sauce in. Though the dish came with a side of braised cabbage, it didn't really do much for me other then provide a nice contrast in texture from the rest of the meal and serve as a filler to help top off the stomach. In addition to the shrimp, I ordered a side of fried plantains that hands down were the best I have ever had. These plantains run a touch on the sweet and mushy side (my favorite way to eat plantains) so don't come in expecting a crispy bite that some other places might provide. To top off our Jamaican feast, is there any choice other then Red Stripe? Though $6 a bottle might seem a bit steep 1. You are next to Yankee Stadium and 2. It costs $15 dollars inside so drink up for cheap while you can. read more

Eating Tree - Curry Shrimp, Red Rice, Cabbage and a tiny little fried plantain tucked away in the top left corner. Delish. - Caribbean Near Me - Bronx, New York

Great Jamaican food in a no-frills atmosphere. The food is served from a steam table so it comes out fast - good if you are here for court, which I am. I had the lunch special goat curry with rice n peas and steamed cabbage as sides for $7.35. The goat curry was great and to bones were large enough to mostly pick out - I hate when they are shattered and potentially lurking in each bite. The goat was great; super tender, moist and flavorful. N.B. the lunch portion isn't huge so if you are hungry try the medium. There are a few tables for dining in, which I did, but most guests were carrying out. The also serve cod with various sides for breakfast - next time! read more

Eating Tree - Outside view - don't miss it! - Caribbean Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Hands down my favorite Jamaican restaurant. I usually come here before a Yankee game and am never disappointed. It's a mere two blocks from the stadium with authentic Jamaican fare. It's a no frills place which I love (and usually means the food is authentic!). Service is always friendly too. I've been with friends that haven't tried Jamaican food before or who aren't big fans who absolutely love the food here. What better way to enjoy the game than with great food and cheaper beer than the stadium? I've never had anything I didn't enjoy but I typically order the jerk shrimp wrap or meal. Comes with beans and rice with plantains. If you're in the area, definitely make a point to come here. You will not be disappointed. read more

Eating Tree - Jerk shrimp. Delicious! - Caribbean Near Me - Bronx, New York

THIS FOOD WAS AMAZING. the employees were so nice and the side options are amazing. I had some shrimp, beans and rice, and Mac and cheese. Seriously so flavorful and VERY FILLING. big portions for sure. read more

I ordered the stew chicken roti and that was a biggggg no! It was dryyyyy as ever i honestly couldn't even break up the roti so I didn't get to taste it I just tossed it unfortunately read more

Came here after a Yankees game and was all for local Jamaican food. Found it through my friends at Yelp and it was definitely a hit! Feeding tree is one of those pick what you want and jumble it all together places, but I'm not complaining! Got me the oxtail platter, super filling and so full of flavor. Almost took one to go, but it was just too much carbs for me and I really need to be healthy. I love a good spot where all the locals will go and you can tell that it is a hit. A bunch of young groups, family after Church, all getting their grub here. Entrees are super filling and it only cost me about 13 bucks! You really can't beat that! read more

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I've been hearing good things about this place for years since when it was known as Feeding Tree. Either it was heavily hyped or things changed quite a bit. I came hungry one evening with my fiancé (who happens to be West Indian) and was excited to get what I thought would be some good jerk chicken. The first clue that something wasn't right should have been when my order came to $28 for a large order of jerk chicken and two cans of Diet Coke. When the cashier told me the cost, I must have seemed stunned, and asked, "How much??" I shouldn't have paid and should have just cancelled the order, but by then I was starving. The cashier explained that they charged per pound ($12/lb.) and it was 2 lbs. Already feeling cheated, I came to discover that the "jerk" chicken was...barbecued, burnt chicken with sauce that they passed off as jerk that we figured out was likely a mixture of ketchup, vinegar, and pepper. I've had good jerk, great jerk even, and I've also had much better chicken for much less. After finishing my $28 meal, I not only felt cheated, but I felt angry. If you haven't had the pleasure of having eaten good jerk chicken or pork, you can do so and a large order should cost you around $14, nearly half as much as this mediocre meal. Some places try to cut corners by purposefully burning the chicken and pouring cheap hot sauce over it, then passing it off as "jerk." Verdict: if I want good jerk, I'll go to Gun Hill or Flatbush Ave. or eat my friend's amazing jerk pork. Eating Tree is trash food by people who try to rip you off. Bonus: one of the employees chased this guy outside to yell at him because of the trash he left on the table. One problem: he didn't leave the trash there and it was there way before him. So not only are they con artists with bad food, they also have no customer service. read more

Very good & tasty food for Caribbean take out. The have lunch specials which is a plus. Their prices are reasonable & the staff is efficient & friendly. My fav is curry chicken & vegetables. read more

This place was awesome Jamaican food. Absolutely loved it. Got the lunch special with rice, yams, plantains and jerk chicken. Would highly recommend and will come back again read more

Eating Tree - Caribbean Near Me - Bronx, New York

Eating tree is a great place to eat. The people that serve you are professional and courtesy. You will enjoy your stay whether you eat in side or outside. read more

Oxtail x rice x steamed veges x plantains = $13 Very generous portion and awesome service for a take out environment. Not to mention, delicious. Asked to taste the jerked chicken and a huge piece was sampled. Very kind. I will definitely be back for the jerked chicken. So. Good. Mac and cheese also ! read more

Eating Tree - Oxtail x rice and veges - Caribbean Near Me - Bronx, New York

Amazing Jamaican food; we went back for seconds! The owner, Phil, is very kind and attentive. Highly recommended!

I ordered my food using uber eats. I had never eaten at this location prior. I ordered the appetizer platter which included 3 jerk shrimp 3 pieces of jerk chicken and 3 cod fish cakes, and a side order of cabbage. The jerk chicken and shrimp was pretty tasty, the cod fish cakes wasnt good. It was very dough like and no taste of cod fish. The cabbage had no taste very bland. Maybe my experience would have been better if I came into the store. But my delivery left more to be desired. read more

Eating Tree - Cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Bronx, New York

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I love the name! Feeding Tree is a wonderful little Jamaican restaurant right around the corner from Yankee Stadium. While it's not the best Jamaican/Caribbean food I've had in town, I certainly don't have anything bad to say about it. Your usual Jamaican dishes from jerk chicken to beef stew are present, and you have the option of small, medium, or large bowls. For lunch, medium should be more than adequate, and large is better for dinner. Small would be more fitting for a snack or for kids. The meat, rice, and plantain are indeed very tasty, but unfortunately, I wish they would give a slightly larger portion of meat, with less rice. Oh, and the cornbread is pretty darn good, as expected. You can tell upon initial entry that Feeding Tree has been around for awhile, with its well worn signage, tables, and counters, and above all, the CRT TV with quite a bit of mileage on it. All of this lends to the character of the place, and should not negatively impact your experience in any way. Surprisingly, the single unisex restroom is extremely tidy. The staff is also polite and welcoming, but not overly chatty. There was no game going on when I last visited Feeding Tree, so it was relatively slow around 6pm, but I could imagine it being packed to the gills when the Yankees are in town. It is certainly a great option in the area if you are not too keen on getting ripped off by stadium food. read more

On a recent stint in summer jury duty, I had the pick of the litter in terms of lunchtime nourishment: pizza, mcdonald's and burger king. Great. I thought it would be a novel idea to hit a bar for a few drinks so I took a walk around. Much to my chagrin, I saw pinstriped jerseys everywhere. It was gameday. No such luck. I searched and found the Feeding Tree. At first glance, there are two sides (with separate entrances): the left is the takeout section and the right is the restaurant. I ordered an oxtail meal and a Red Stripe on the take out side, but walked over to the restaurant. No one else was present and it was a sauna. My oxtail meal came with rice, vegetables and sweet plantains. I found it to be delicious. One problem I noticed was that there were 3 cooks and one waitress/cashier. There were a lot of take out orders so I had to wait a bit to get my check or any service beyond the initial food offering (no follow ups to see if everything was alright). The second problem: It was a hot day and I ate in a hot restaurant (even though claimed to turn on AC). I would return for their oxtail. Why go to a Golden Krust, when you have the Feeding Tree? IFHTP 1 read more

Eating Tree - June 2008 - oxtail meal - quite delicious (photo by Treo 700w) - Caribbean Near Me - Bronx, New York

The Feeding Tree is precisely the type enterprise this Yankee Stadium area neighborhood needs: A place with local color, decent pricing, and lovingly prepared ethnic cuisine. You can dine inside, or, do as most customers and order some takeout. (The lunch specials are available M-F from 11a.m.-2p.m. and cost $5.00 + tax and come with a free lemonade. The curry goat lunch special costs .50cents extra.) You get a hearty portion with the lunch special, but they also offer small and large sizes which are also generous. Menu items include brown stewed chicken, curry chicken, jerk chicken, ackee, curry goat, oxtails, tripe and rotis. You should anticipate long lines at lunchtime, though you can usually walk right into the dining area if you wish to order in. I call my order in 10 minutes ahead of time. Eat-in diners may use credit cards, but the takeout operation is strictly cash only. They also serve breakfast, though I've never tried it. I could give this place a 4 star rating on their dishes alone, but at this time the restaurant still has a B rating. The new rating and inspection are pending. Hurry up, NYC! Philip Salmon, a Jamaican emigre, owns the place and has been doing a wonderful job all in all. The staff are friendly and helpful. read more

I was coming here with a group before we headed to the Bronx Museum. I was the first one to arrive or so I thought. Some of my group was already inside but I didn't notice since I only saw one entrance but there were two. After a quick glance of the few menus on the table ( not enough for the whole group) I knew what I wanted so when a waitress came by with more menus I told her it was unnecessary since I knew what I wanted. The waitress started to take our orders but had to leave midway. After a few minutes she came back for our orders. I ordered the brown stewed chicken with peas and rice and cabbage. I grew up eating Caribbean and West Indian food and East Indian food too so I am familiar with these flavors. Our food came out within 20 minutes. The chicken was cut up country style Caribbean which means it was not cut up in the standard 8 pieces many Caucasian Americans know. The rice was nice and fluffy. The cabbage surprisingly cooked with peas and carrots. The chicken was tender and what I know as brown stew chicken. It was flavored with lots of spices but not hot. After a few bites, I was craving hot sauce. I asked the waitress. She thankfully gave me a bottle of some Caribbean hot sauce. I asked if any of my fellow diners ( all East Asian and Pacific Islander people) if they would like and got no response. The meal was great, service was great. read more

Eating Tree - Brown stewed chicken with rice and peas and cabbage carrots and peas and piece of yellow plantain - Caribbean Near Me - Bronx, New York

Now this is a classic Bronx eatery. Its small, only a few people run it, but the food is awesome. I came here because I went to the Yankee game on saturday (did you see that shot to the Cleveland pitcher's head?! btw way to go Sabathia), and didn't feel like paying $10 for a $4 hamburger. I got medium-sized order of jerk chicken, and it took awhile to get anything although I saw the kitchen working, so it was obviously made fresh. I got a fair size container stuffed with food, including riceand beans, some veggies, and also some cornbread on the side. However, they gave me oxtails. Now I'm not an expert on jamaican food, but I can tell an oxtail from a piece of chicken. I wanted something spicy, so I gave it back--but not after trying a bite. It was really tender and flavorful, but again just not what I order. I dug into my chicken as soon as I got it, as I was running a bit late at this point. I got a few breast pieces as well as a wing. It could've been a bit more spicy, but it was juicy and very flavorful. The veggies were a perfect complement, as they were sweet and cooling. The rice and beans were good as well, the cornbread was good but not the best (I'm very critical of cornbread), but the best part was that this was a very sizable meal that kept me full until the end of the day--no easy task. If you're going to a Yankees game, do youself a favor and come early so you can get some reasonably priced food here. The staff is very friendly as are the patrons; one couple even started singing that song "have I told you lately that I love you" in front of the whole place when it came on the radio. I wouldn't classify this as a can't miss necessarily, but its definitely solid, soulful home cooking. read more

Great spot for a meal before a Yankees game! Literally right around the corner from the stadium yet somehow the Feeding Tree is out of all the chaos - it's a no-frills, quiet spot to eat on a shady side street. We were seated quickly. Service was friendly, prices are inexpensive, and I wanted everything on the menu. We started with a spicy beef patty and then we ordered the goat curry and the jerk chicken. Both meats were tender and delicious, served with huge piles of rice and cabbage. In and out in about 45 minutes, right in time for some baseball! read more

Eating Tree - Jerk chicken and goat curry - Caribbean Near Me - Bronx, New York

Working in the Bronx doesn't provide one with much good food options. Specially if you're a foodie. This West Indian place has been my saving grace. Their curried goat is excellent! As is their jerk chicken. But my favorite is the oxtail. Every time I go there to get lunch I go with the intention of trying their other dishes, ones with fish, liver, okra.. But then inevitably I succumb to my craving for oxtail. Serve that with rice and beans, some plantain and lots of gravy and I'm very happy. read more

Wow, Eating Tree was actually superb. The vibe is chill, friendly and authentic. I had a Curry Chicken Roti, that my friend also tried and also liked. It was outstanding. Staff is super friendly and will help you with anything. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Eating lunch at this restaurant was the best part of jury duty! I came three days in a row and enjoyed each of those lunches -- although some entrees were far better than others. I always had the lunch special with a type of meat entree + rice/peas + stewed cabbage. I heartily recommend the oxtail (fall-off-the-bone delicious, to the point where it'll haunt me in my dreams) and the goat curry (also very tasty), although I'd recommend skipping the pepper beef (so strangely bland I couldn't taste any spices at all, let alone pepper). Overall, this is a great place to get lunch -- very affordable, homey, and clean, with very nice employees. (One gave me a free piece of corn-bread after I kept asking for an order of corn-bread several days without being served, since it wasn't made yet). I would definitely recommend a visit! Only major issue... this place has NO bathroom for customers, so if you need one, you must go elsewhere! read more

Super delish!!!! I would definitely go back when in the area!!! Oxtail was super yum, only have medium and large size, jerk chicken had a nice kick of spice to it, YUMMY! I wanted to try the goat curry but there were only two of us on a foodie trip so can't eat too much at each place. Definitely kept our bellies warm on a super cold winter day, for us Bay Area folk. It is right up the street from Yankee stadium if goin for tour. There were other spots to eat but thought this place would hit the spot. One bad thing, even if lock door for bathroom they can still buzz someone in, so make sure u let someone know when u go in and leave. read more

Got the jerk chicken lunch special. Came with a fried plantain. Rice with beans. a cabbage salad, piece of corn bread, a lemonade, and of course chiken. All this for a mere 5.42 after tax. This is a great lunch deal and despite the small container it is packed and very heavy satisfying lunch. The chicken itself was very dry and could have used more gravy with it. But over all it was a very enjoyable meal. I would defiantly go back here and ask for extra gravy next time. read more

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