What a great place! They had live music on a Tuesday night which was very unexpected and cool. The…read moresinger was a little kid who did great! The service was awesome - our server was friendly, attentive, and helped us make a few decisions in what we wanted to order. They had a special that night for a $10 burger and fries, so we ordered that, jerk chicken mac & cheese, and plantains. As an appetizer we ordered coconut shrimp. Everything was great, but I think the coconut shrimp and jerk chicken mac were the stars of the show. The plantains were cooked perfectly, I just probably could've done without the sweet glaze. The burger and fries were great, and best of all a great deal. It seems they have different deals on other days of the week too. We also ordered drinks. They have a few Caribbean classics like rum punch and pina coladas. I got the rum punch which was super strong and delicious. I will definitely return in the near future to try their classic jerk chicken dish :)

I've been waiting for this reopening and Harry's Daughter did NOT disappoint…read more Walked in and immediately felt at home. The vibe is exactly what you want good music, great atmosphere, drinks flowing from the jump. We started with the Tamarind Ball and honestly, that alone was worth the trip. The new menu? A whole moment. The Salmon Pie empanadas were addictive, the Jerk Chicken Egg Rolls had the perfect kick, the Stuffed Crab Cake was rich and satisfying, and the Sticky Spicy Sesame Wings don't sleep on those. Every single bite hit. They picked up right where they left off and somehow made it even better. If you've been waiting to go back, this is your sign. Some things are worth the wait.

Came back again (on a much busier night w a lot more people) & we all left beyond satisfied! The…read morefood was amazing as always & the service was great too! I just wish they had better restrooms. This time we ordered: Drinks: Piña Colada -- 8/10 Strawberry Basil Lemonade w Tequila -- 10/10 Sorrel Marg-- 7/10 Sweet but good Food: Crispy Cauliflower -- 10/10 Oxtails w rice & peas -- 100000/10 Coconut Salmon -- 10/10 Jerk Chicken Wings -- 7/10

This review is a little late, but I visited over the July 4th weekend and had a great experience…read more Even with a reservation, we waited briefly while the restaurant seated a party of six. The interior is cozy, with tables fairly close together, but they seemed to turn over quickly, so it was not an issue. The décor gave the restaurant a warm island vibe, and the music fit the atmosphere perfectly. The music was played at a comfortable level, so we did not have to shout across the table to hear one another. Once seated, we were promptly given water and menus. The service was great. Although I no longer remember our waitress's name, she was friendly and very attentive. She checked on us regularly and made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed throughout our stay. As someone who grew up eating Jamaican food, I was a little skeptical, but this place far exceeded my expectations. I started with the codfish fritters, which tasted like home, except home does not serve them with such a delicious dipping sauce. I also had the Scandal Rum Punch, which was very good. For my entrée, I ordered the oxtail with rice and peas and vegetables. I was pleased that the oxtail was not overly fatty, and the meat fell right off the bone. I also really enjoyed the rice and peas. My only critique was that the oxtail had a little too much browning, but it did not overpower or negatively affect the flavor. They were also offering happy-hour specials on appetizers and drinks, which was a bonus. My company and I left happy and satisfied with full stomachs. I would definitely return to explore more of the menu.

Honest review. Food is delicious. Authentic Jamaica food.The women's serving customers, need to be…read moreprofessional to women of other races, and lighter complexion. They have a passive aggressive attitude, pretending they do not see you standing on the line , serving others until you voice the issue ,even talking about you to customers, as if you don't understand. Very unprofessional and rude.

Just WOW I can't even begin to describe the flavors for this…read morefood. Oxtail is a MUST! Pictured is a small plate with jerk chicken wings, cabbage and rice and peas with oxtail gravy on top. The chicken fell right off the bones! Customer service was awesome and even though we came two hours before closing they still had great options left. We are Definitely coming back, huge portions great prices. You can't ask for more!

Great tasting food. Ordered the Oxtails, Peas & Rice, calilou(greens) , Macaroni & Cheese which was…read moredelicious. Portions are perfect. Very friendly service. Worth the trip. Will stop in again soon. Very clean with Beres Hammond & Sanchez Reggae music playing in the background.

Ordered a main and 2 sides dishes for delivery and yhey canceled the main. No notification or…read moreanything. So basically paid delivery fees and a tio to the driver for nothing. Seamless was no help either

My go to place for delicious Cuban food. I come here very often with friends and family. This…read morelocation is great because the outdoor seating is pedestrian only and often times I come with my pups. It's located right across the street from a large park and the area is very lively and family oriented. The service is consistently outstanding, the food is also fresh every time. The menu is so expensive there's a little something for everyone. And the drinks are always great. Reservation can be made, but we almost always get a table when walking in. They sing happy birthday to you with instruments, making it a great place for a birthday celebrations. My favorite dishes: - empanadas (chicken or guava/cheese), the hot sauce on the side is SO good - pork tamale - garlic shrimp (comes with soft bread for dipping) - pitcher of white passion fruit sangria (way better than getting individual glasses) - skirt steak/churrasco - chicharron de pollo (crispy, juicy chicken bites)

3.5 stars I was in…read morethe mood for a new dinner destination, so we decided to make a reservation at Rumba Cubana's Jersey City location. I had walked by the place in the past and noticed that they had a really nice patio, and I had hoped to sit out there on the beautiful evening, but it was simply too packed when we arrived. Instead, we were taken to a spacious table inside, which still had a great atmosphere with fun music and a general buzz in the air. Our server was nice, but approached us way too quickly to take our order. We rushed to put in our beverage requests, but noted that we would need much more time to study the vast food menu. I ordered some sort of mezcal and passion fruit cocktail, which was very good and not nearly as sweet and full of juice as it looked. I also tried a sip of my companion's Old Fashioned, which used quite a few bourbons, making it very strong. It had a nice cherry sweetness to it, though. When we were finally ready to select our food items, we decided to start with bowls of their "Mama Fela's Chicken Soup". For $4, we were expecting small cups of broth, but the portion was much more generous. The soup was very flavorful and included chunks of spiced chicken on its bone, small cobs of corn, and riced noodles. Though it was enjoyable, it was also very greasy, and you could see the dots of oil throughout the broth. When our server came to clear the plates to make room for our main courses, she did a doubletake to inspect the knife that had been at my place-setting. I had initially thought that the blade had some sort of pattern on it, but she caught the fact that it was actually dirty. When I looked closer, I noticed a shoe print on it, which was so gross. Thankfully, she went to replace it, though I made her also bring me a new fork and napkin, as the two pieces of silverware had been wrapped together in the sheet of cloth. In terms of the entrees, my partner had only positive things to say about his Ropa Vieja, and I concurred that my simply grilled Seabass with olive oil, white wine, and garlic was fantastic. Though the fish was prepared in a very simple manner, it was seasoned and executed with perfection. Both of our meals came with our choice of a single side dish. While my companion liked his rice and black beans, I found my seasoned vegetables to be way to greasy. The medley of cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, peppers, onions, and zucchini were swimming in a heavy garlic butter. Despite a few mishaps, we liked our meal at Rumba Cubana for the most part. I would go back, but I would definitely avoid the vegetables next time.

Note/General Review- Pardon most of the photos as they are either overexposed or very red. Dishes…read morein general are well-flavored, though less spicy than you'd expect I was at this small Jamaican restaurant and rum bar with a smaller group than usual a while ago. The service was friendly enough, and the music was audible, but not too loud, though this was also probably because there weren't that many people there. Along with another person, we each had a cocktail while waiting, with them ordering one of their rum punches, while I went with the Island Time, I believe. The drink for $16 contained rum, which was presumably Wrey & Nephew, along with lime, and coconut water, and judging by the cocktail menu, this was likely the drink I got, as I tend to avoid cocktails with a lot of fruit juices. Whatever it was, it was balanced nicely as I could taste the rum, but there wasn't too big a kick. We got two appetizers. The first to arrive was the 'Stamp and Go' Plantain & Saltfish Fritters for $17 served with a scotch bonnet garlic aioli dipping sauce. There were plenty of fritters, and they were crispy on the outside with a soft middle. The aioli had a slight kick to it, although not as much as I expected for being made with scotch bonnets. While I liked the texture, I do wish there was more flavor from the saltfish, though I am more used to that being present during company parties, served with the more traditional ackee. The other was the very tasty $19 Jerk Goat Ribs, served with a jerk BBQ sauce. The ribs had a great texture with the meat tender, but not completely falling off the bone. There was also a lovely extra crisp on the outside, reminding me a bit of bark from BBQ. The sauce had a mild sweetness with a little kick, and the side pickles added some extra spice and texture. It was also very tasty. All of our main dishes were good as well. My favorite was probably the Sorrel Glazed Lamb Chops for $37, served with a side of our choice. The hibiscus flavor was there, but it wasn't too sweet or sour. Just like with the ribs, the meat, which consisted of four chops, was perfectly cooked. Our side choice was the festival, a fried dough that was new to our host, though not to me. It had a mild sweetness as expected, and for those who haven't had it before, you can compare it to a sweeter youtiao. There was also a pleasant side salad, which was served with the other main dishes. Also very good were the $18 Jerk Mushrooms, with sauteed portobello mushrooms served with rice and peas. The jerk flavor was what you'd expect, though with less of a kick, which was similar to the other dishes, with the mushrooms being cooked down properly while retaining some texture. The rice and peas had a nice texture with a bit of sweetness. There was also the Coconut Curry Oxtail & Spinnas for $36, consisting of braised oxtail cooked down in a coconut curry sauce with spinnas (small boiled dumplings), rice & peas. The oxtail was tender and fell off the bone, and the curry had a mild sweetness. The spinnas reminded me of mini gnocchi in terms of texture with some plumpness. This was again tasty. This might be a pricier Jamaican place, but I can't complain much at all, outside of maybe the food lacking a bit of heat. The price and lack of heat reflect the neighborhood, though, and I guess I could always ask for their hot sauce or similar. I would go back and try more things.

Omar's Kitchen and Rum Bar is located on the lower east side and conveniently located on a block…read morewith parking options. I came here with a group of girlfriends for a birthday event on a Saturday. We were sat promptly and ordered a number of delicious drinks that were on the menu. I ordered the soursop margarita and for appetizers, we had jerk bbq wings and the plantain and salt fish fitters. Everything was so delicious and enough for the whole party. They had a special of curry chicken which I ordered which was delicious as well. All dishes had huge portions. Service was interesting. Our waitress was not the most attentive and we had to flag her down a number of times. At Ike point she mistakenly took away my friend's food when she wasn't done eating and my friend had to request a new meal. I would come back since I really enjoyed the food and ambiance.

Service was quite welcoming when we enter the restaurant. The gentleman was very nice and friendly…read more My son and I sat down near the window which is what I preferred. It didn't take long for us to decide what we wanted to order. However, I was torn between the jerk salmon and the oxtails but the oxtails won the battle with a little help from the gentleman. My son ordered jerk chicken as his entree because that's his favorite. My son and I both agreed that the food was delicious and the meal was truly satisfying and enjoyable. Excellent job, well done! I would definitely come back and support this business again.

This is one of my favorite go-to comfort spots. The food is great, but the service is iffy…read more I will usually call ahead to place an order for pick-up. Sometimes there is an older lady working the front/phone who will refuse to take an over-the-phone order. Sometimes you won't be able to get someone on the phone right away. This usually means that you'll need to go in person and will have to wait an extra 15-20 minutes. She is usually overwhelmed and flustered. She can be snippy, but please be patient. She tries really hard. As for food, the combo plates are a must. I usually order jerk chicken with mac and cheese and candied yams. My fiancé will usually order oxtails with candied yams and mac and cheese. All plates come with rice and peas. Sometimes, we'll also get an order of fried plantains, but it all adds up very quickly. The combo platters alone are around $22 each. The jerk chicken is really tasty but definitely has some heat. The portion and seasoning are very generous. It goes really well with the sweetness of the yams. My favorite curated bite is chicken skin, yams, and mac and cheese. As for the oxtail, it is very tender and very flavorful. Keep in mind that these oxtails aren't the sweet kind. They do have some spice and are savory but not sweet.

Definitely not open 24 hrs- forwarding my call was a wonderful way to receive multiple 1 star…read morereviews.

Best jerk in Staten Island. Lemme tell you the minute you take a bite -- the kick that you get in…read moreyour mouth ... would've thought there was a midget with thimbs on in there.

My go to spot for a quick good comfort meal. The jerked chicken and rice is phenomenalread more

As a Jamaican who recently moved from Brooklyn to New Jersey, I was really craving authentic…read moreJamaican food. I was pleasantly surprised to find a spot close to my job, so I decided to give it a try. I ordered a large curry chicken with coconut rice. The menu listed options for both bone-in and boneless, along with different rice choices, so I specifically chose bone-in with coconut rice. However, the experience didn't quite match expectations. The owner seemed more Trinidadian than Jamaican, and the "coconut rice" was just brown rice with no noticeable coconut flavor. The curry chicken I received was boneless, despite my order, and the curry chicken looked overly dark. I asked for my receipt as the person walked away they replied Do u want your receipt thought that was odd Overall, the food was pretty bland. The only thing I genuinely enjoyed was the cabbage. On the plus side, the price wasn't bad $13 for a large curry is reasonable compared to typical New Jersey prices. Would I return? Probably not but at least I gave it a try.

Food amazing. Rasta Pasta, jerk chicken quesadilla and egg rolls w Mac, collards and yams. Passion…read morefruit mocktail mojito best I ever had. Will definitely be back

The food is sooo good! The mac and cheese, yams, greens, wings, and shrimp were my favs!…read more I just wish the fish wasn't so small but it was lightly battered (how I like it), seasoned, and fried to perfection. The rum punch was GOODT! The live dj was great. The service could use some improvement.