So sad to be giving this place no more than 2 stars ! I absolutely loved Las'Lap when they first opened the food options weren't amazing. The only good thing about this place was the drinks though they were pretty pricy. The space is pretty small but it was hardly ever packed. Once they got Chef Kelvin to make the menu and bring over his signature Arepas they were winning ! I would come here religiously for those Arepas as many people did. This past weekend a group of us decided to go to Las' Lap for dinner and drinks. Sadly to our surprise they completely changed the menu. NONE of Chef Kelvins signature dishes are available ! I did see on there instagram that they added a few things to the menu but I wasn't aware that they'd no longer have his items. Nothing on the menu seemed appealing especially since we'd already known the food before wasn't amazing. We decided to go with the Jerk spring rolls. We were able to have 1 each; they weren't bad but they definitely lacked flavor. We then tried the Macaroni Pie which wasn't bad but neither of us loved it. We winded up ordering several orders of fries and sadly just having that for dinner. Hoping to see more items on the menu in the future ! read more

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Great location and great drinks, I always have a great time. The ambiance is fun and a great night out it seems like no matter what my friends and I always wind up there!! read more

Las' Lap - Expressing martini, dirty martini and sorrel mule - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by on a quiet Wednesday night, we didn't have reservations but we're seated rapidly with no issues . Drinks were amazing , we ordered one of their original cocktails- it was all a dream and an old fashion, drink prices were steep $17 but it is NYC so it's expected. For our entrees we had the jerk shrimp platter accompanied with rice and peas, veggies and sweet plantains and it was amazing ! Delicious and flavorful and very filling . We also ordered the oxtail platter which my partner throughly enjoyed . The ambiance here is super chill, relaxed and beautiful. The only downside is that although the bartender made amazing drinks he was also our waiter and it caused for a delay in our service, more hands on deck is definitely needed but with COVID a lot of people are not working anymore so it's understandable. Can't wait to come back for more yummy food read more

Las' Lap - Ja Style Curry Shrimp - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

This bar was so dope! From the music to the aesthetic to the drinks; everything went hand and hand with one another. I started with the Cadillac Grills but wanted something stronger so I opted for the frozen rum punch as my second drink and it definitely got the job done! read more

Las' Lap - Frozen rum Punch - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

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if you enjoy Caribbean food - this is your spot! love the vibes and everything. we thought the music was way too loud, couldn't even hear each other talk but it was still a good time and i'd come back to try their drinks * sweet chili wings 10/10, so crispy and juicy within every bite. it was our absolute favorite! $12 for 6 wings * macaroni pie 9/10 it was so good, not heavy at all, and would totally get it again! we saw so many people having this on their table so we had to get it. $8 * jerk chicken - this was so delicious and full of flavor. i wished the jerk sauce was more spicy but it was still very good! loved the rice and beans and especially the cabbage it was such a good combo! $25 * jerk shrimp sliders - very good! this was served with coco bread. $18 they have so many cocktails to choose from! unfortunately, i didn't love their espresso martini and didn't try another drink but my friend loved hers! the espresso martini was not made with espresso for me - very light colored and not foamy. however, the party next to me had a darker drink and it was foamy. read more

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This establishment is very small, so if you want to visit, you have to book in advance. My oxtails were very meaty, tender and flavorful but the rice was a little bland. I heard the drinks were good, they're made very pretty. read more

Las' Lap - Oxtail with Rice and Peas and cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

What a great trendy spot ! Great mixed crowd of all beautiful people. We didn't have reservations but got there around 8 on a Friday. They guy said he can seat us but he has a reservation there at 9:30. That's not a problem at all! They were accommodating, and very nice. The food was excellent, service was excellent, and drinks were worth every penny. Watch out for those bones in the curry though! The place itself is very trendy and almost like a secret spot. Looks very exclusive from outside. There was even a bouncer checking ids at the door which made the place seem even more exclusive. Las lap is doing it right !! read more

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Restaurant was small and intimate, but the decor and ambiance was very nice. Was seated on the first floor so not sure what the upstairs is like. Loved the floral arrangements hanging off the walls and ceiling. Only went for drinks and appetizers, but will definitely be back for entrees. The Beehive drink was delicious. As was the jerk chicken egg rolls, and the hot sauce they were accompanied with. read more

Las' Lap - Jerk Chicken Eggrolls Chicken Patty Beef Patty Jerk Shrimp Sliders - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

My first time here at las lap and will definitely not be my last. Spent a day with my girlfriend shopping then decided to come to las lap since she's friends with the hostess. Honestly perfect decision! The food was so good despite what I heard from other people. For starters we ordered spicy margarita and was sent a complimentary drink called it was all a dream. The drink is based off the Latin drink called morir soñando (milk and orange juice). I ordered the jerk chicken and it was AMAZING ! The right amount of spicy and not dry. The sweet plantains were cooked perfect and the rice and peas. My friend ordered the fries and sweet chili wings. Also recommend if you're not heavy into Caribbean food it's a good safe choice read more

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Delicious, cute, low key. This is a hidden gem. Can't wait to return & mingle. Thanks for excellent service and bomb Jamaican cuisine. read more

Las' Lap - Jerk shrimp - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

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Dined here on a Monday after work and the food was a bit underwhelming. By food I mean the jerk chicken. I expected dry jerk on the salad opposed to wet large pieces of jerk chicken. The salad tasted good,, was fresh and would Probably taste better with the jerk shrimp. I'll try that the next time I'm there I also had the guac & chips for an app and it was flavorful. I enjoyed it so much I finished it before I remembered to take a picture of it. The bartender also served up a simple yet delicious Gin & Tonic. The staff was very attentive. I would recommend this spot for drinks, apps and vibes. read more

Las' Lap - Jerk chicken and Citrus salad - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

Food was okay. Really enjoyed the beef patties. Overall the place was nice and great vibes!

I've now been denied entry at Las Lap multiple times simply because my friends and I were an all-male group. The security guard recently told us we couldn't enter without women in our group, which is unfair and blatantly discriminatory. Being Black in the Lower East Side, we (black people) already face issues of racial exclusion, and I thought Las Lap would be a safe, inclusive space for Black people of all backgrounds. I expected better from a place that should be a welcoming haven, not another source of discrimination. read more

Ambiance is everything here! However I was throughly surprised the food wasn't. The only things that definitely were good were the jerk chicken egg rolls and oxtails were just ok(rice and peas it came with was bland. The wings we ordered were frozen store brought pre-fried wings(u know the type), the shrimp sliders were gooey,super soft and bland. The macaroni didn't even make the pictures because I had to ask that it was removed off the bill it was really watery and awful. The drinks were super overpriced and not strong. I was treated here for my birthday so of course I didn't have to pay the bill but still I didn't want my friends getting robbed by the jacked up prices and mediocre quality. The service was impeccable however, my two servers even stored my cake in the back frig and cut it up for me when it was time. I truly appreciated them. Would I come again, I honestly dnt know. I wanted to come here for so long which is why my friends treated me to this dinner and I was just so disappointed read more

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I personally would not come back here..Customer Service was not the best. Our waiter only checked up on us ONCE while being there for an 1hr & half. While looking for our waiter we found him dancing with others & being not attentive to customers there sitting down & eating. This place was nice vibe with good music however customer service COULD DEFINITELY use some improvement. read more

Cool Caribbean spot perfect for a date, happy hour, or a night out. Las' Lap is petite in size, so try to make a reservation beforehand or get there early to secure a seat. Their apps are so good -- I've tried the jerk chicken egg rolls, sweet chili wings, and plantains. I shared them and I was pretty full. If you're an apps person, or if you're not too hungry when you stop by, Las Lap has great options for you. Their drinks are high quality too -- I had the "spice up ya life". I've been here twice and it was fairly crowded both times. Las' Lap is poppin' and it's on the come up. If you're looking for Caribbean vibes in the LES, show them some love! read more

Great ambiance and customer service! Food was great, but I couldn't help to wish there was more variety on the menu. I tried the jerk chicken egg rolls which was ok, I probably wouldn't order them again. The jerk chicken and jerk shrimp meals are the only options for an entree. It comes with protein, rice and beans , cabbage and plantains. Both were very tasty and I'd definitely order again. The drinks were strong and worth the price. Overall, I'd definitely recommend and find myself visiting again. read more

Las' Lap - Jerk Chicken Meal w/ Jerk Shrimp - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

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Las lap was a sweet chic escape for this cold February night out. They had a nice happy hour and delicious cocktails. The vibe was excellent and the beef patties were so amazing I definitely recommend getting them. Definitely recommend for happy hour in the future. read more

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Super chill / caribbean ambiance with great music. It was cozy and had an intimate vibe. Great spot for a date. The service was very good! We had the chicken patties which were amazing with a nice spicy kick. The jerk shrimp sliders were perfectly seasoned and the coconut buns were so fluffy and delicious. The macaroni pie was good and cheesy but I probably would not get it again. The cocktail's were unique but they didn't taste strong (i had the las lap and my friend had the sorrel). read more

Las' Lap - Chicken patties, Macaroni Pie, Jerk Shrimp sliders - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

Short review because it was a stop along my bar hopping flow...this spot was pretty dope with a cool atmosphere inside and cool vibe out. We sat outside, ordered wings and a couple round of drinks. Service was friendly and very accommodating. The menu was small , definitely deinks and bar bites. But both were on point!. Reservation reccomended it gets crowded pretty quickly especially covid protocals. So you may not be able to get a seat as a walk in. read more

Las' Lap - Wangsss - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

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Uhmmmmm quite cute spot. Stop by on a Friday evening and easily got a spot at the bar, during the time we were there the restaurant was never full (interesting because they made it really difficult for reservation) Cocktails - probably don't bother wasting your $16-18 here, basically half pre-made, too sweet, served in well-drink glass cocktails. Very surprised they think they can charge the price for hand craft cocktail.... Chicken Curry Rice - rice was too soft, not enough curry, the bowl was not edibe to me. The star of the night would be the award winning arepa! I didn't even care about what's on top, love the flavor and chewy texture of his version of arepa, I would love to buy whole lot of this arepa at home eating over watching Netflix. read more

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Got asked if I had a reservation and told them I had two friends inside already. Suddenly a random dress code at the door for no shorts. If they had asked for a cover (like I see in some of the other reviews) I would've just paid it, and whatever. But no shorts? Are people in there in dinner jackets or something. It's literally the first day in nyc with weather above 70. read more

Don't go there!!! That place has the most unfriendly, rude staff ever- First this NOT a caribbean restaurant not even close. We booked this place for a birthday party of 11, it was all downhill from that . The "door man " seriously what exactly is his issues. If don't want us there, let us know and save us from this the place- The food was ridiculous ( $80 for 2 bowls of French fries, $110 for one bowl of guacamole, no silverware.. Their excuse is that they don't normally do large parties and was not prepared. As for being called "Las Lap" the Trinidadian word for the fete after carnival Tuesday is a lie. If you are looking for a true Caribbean restaurant this isn't it - My advice is go to Miss Lily's 7a instead- Before I forget the manager, I cannot even express how condescending he was. read more

Went there for a joint b day with my friend. Dying for curry chicken all day and their carrot cake. Our reservation was 7:15 and they were out of curry chicken and had NO deserts at all. The waitress was lovely and apologetic but it was very disappointing to not have the 2 things we wanted on the menu. The music was great and as I said waitress was lovely. But I don't see us returning any time soon. 3 stars because of the waitress without her it would have been 2. read more

The website says that there is a 20% gratuity automatically added for parties over four and for parties after midnight. We were two people before midnight. After we paid, we realized they charged us the 20% gratuity automatically on top of the gratuity we chose to pay. The waitress gave no apology. She just said that the manager would not be there for another 20 minutes. Little did we know we would be waiting 40 minutes for the manager to come back. The manager voids the receipt then gives us the voided receipt. Then he charged the card again and gave us a new receipt, but when we looked at the new receipt, it still had the 20% gratuity added! We showed the manager and he literally asked to see the original receipt as if he could not see the 20% charge on the new receipt that he just gave us and charged us for. He then proceeds to explain that when he tries to correct it, the machines keeps saying a negative amount. We kept telling him that it is supposed to give a negative amount when a return is done, but did not complete the transaction. Later, we opened the voided receipt he had given us only to find that 1) the gave us a different party's receipt, 2) they had added the 20% gratuity to them also (so clearly this wasn't a one off occurrence), and 3) they successfully completed this other party's "negative charge," aka successfully completed the return of their 20% gratuity! The ambiance was good. The jerk chicken egg rolls were good as were the fries. The cod fish fritters were all oil and fried batter and very little fish. read more

If you are looking for yummy drinks and somewhere to fulfill your beef patty cravings with vibe options (great music with some dancing downstairs, more quiet upstairs, food on both floors), this is a great option. Snagged a table for 3 one early Saturday night in early April. Downstairs was packed, but upstairs had more space to move around. While I was there, I started internally plotting how to incorporate this place as part of my birthday festivities this year. Drink recs: Smokin' Sorrel and It Was All a Dream read more

Please be careful using a card here. You will sign for one amount and they will change the tip amount and charge you way more in the end. This has happened to me on multiple occasions. The first time it happened I never reached out, but the second time I was like, oh, this is routine. So, I reached out over the phone and left a message and emailed them twice. They responded through email and they did end up refunding me the entire tip amount. While I appreciate it, this shouldn't be happening at all. read more

My head gives this place a 3, but my heart says 4, here's why: I came in on a Monday night because I felt like treating myself to a cocktail and a new dish. Since I had been meaning to try this place since it opened, it seemed like a great fit. Upon entering, I sat at the bar. There was a few people in there enjoying there cocktails and I quickly realized everyone there drinking/ snacking at the bar worked at this restaurant/bar. This was cool, I liked the atmosphere and that people that work there still want to enjoy the place when they aren't working. I ordered a "happy hour drink" which really wasn't because it was still $10. It tasted good, but was in a pretty small glass and I didn't feel like it was anything special to warrant a $10 price tag for HH. Now on to the 3/4 star reasoning. As I had mentioned, there were a decent amount of people there, but by no means was this place crowded. I ordered food- the award winning arepas (2 for $7) and the jerk chicken eggrolls. I ended up waiting close to 40 minutes for my 2 snacks. Right after I had ordered, a ton of people came in and filled up the entire place which I think overshadowed my order. The bartender went to check on my meal as he realized I had been there awhile, but then came back and didn't say a word about when I could expect it. It was kind of odd. It annoyed me a bit how long my small plates were taking, but it is what it is. What I will say is; the arepas were FANTASTIC. I absolutely plan on coming back to get the truffle arepas. The jerk chicken egg rolls were good, but they are the type of food I can only eat a small portion of; this is better for sharing for sure. OH! And the energy/ atmosphere/ decor is awesome! Love it. I think this is a really cute spot for getting a drink and some apps with a friend or for a date. Keep in mind this doesn't seem like a place to get cheap drunk. Food was good, service was ok. 4/5 read more

Las' Lap - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

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If you want a chill tropical vibe in the lower Manhattan this is the place. Las' Lap had Caribbean music on rotation and beautiful people. This is a spot known for low key celebrity cities with the bougieness. Drinks may be pricey for some but they are good. Although this place is small you still had breathing room. They did sell food but I'm not sure until what time. I will definitely come back to here if I'm ever in this area read more

Las' Lap - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

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From beginning to end everyone that I encountered in this restaurant was very friendly and considerate. I really enjoyed the jerk chicken spring rolls but I found the lobster arepas to be very salty. They switched up their menu a bit so expect more bite sized treats for sharing. Will definitely return to try more dishes. read more

I went for a bite to eat with friends after work Friday. We arrived maybe an hour after it opened in the evening. The location is small but very nicely decorated, tropical style. We ordered some cocktails and the waitress also made sure we were aware of the happy hour specials before we ordered. We ordered "it was all a dream" "el mercadito" and "smoke in the water." All the drinks were very good and trust me the other ones on the menu sounded very good! To eat we ordered the Arepa heaven, which Included I believe 4/5 arepas of each arepa Style they had. Whoaaa they were small arepas de choclo with such great flavors on top. From meats to meatless they were all so good. We ordered truffle fries and the doubles. All the food is really for sharing and it was perfect. For dessert we ordered banana fosters, yummy! If you're in the LES and looking for some nice drinks and some bites. Make sure to stop by read more

Las' Lap - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

I had the wings, jerk chicken egg rolls, and the fries. Everything was delicious, no disappointments in the food. The ground floor space is pretty small. We visited on a Friday night and were quite close to other diners so that wasn't the best. The upstairs dining area also isn't always open. But overall, I'd return! read more

The good- the food. we came for my birthday about a week ago. we ordered ALL of the appetizers and everything was amazing. The jerk chicken egg rolls, the arepas, the guacamole, the wings...all fantastic. we are all Caribbean gyals so we knew to stay away from the entrees... I don't do oxtails outside of crown heights ok! The bad- the security guard and the host. I was really surprised at how some of my guests were treated. When we were seated I let the host know that I had 3 more people coming and that they are on my reservation. The security guard said he couldn't find my name on the list which was ridiculous since we had JUST been seated. The host continually mentioned the 50 per person minimum, which I found to be quite tacky. I had already spoken with the restaurant several times via email so I and my guest knew the expectations. I emailed CS, and their response was really not professional. It sucks because the food is so great, get someone else to properly interact with your clients. read more

Las' Lap - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

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Whoever manages the reservations for this place needs some customer service training. Made a reservation on Resy, and promptly got an email asking for a credit card authorization form and a sign off on me agreeing to my party spending $360 minimum. I declined as i was confused by what kind of establishment this was and I wasn't going to force my coworkers to spend $60 per person. That was without taxes and gratuities. Thought this place would be good for a cocktail and some appetizers, but apparently it operates like a night club. When I declined, I got some cheeky reply. I'm glad I didn't give this establishment my money. Just because you are a busy establishment does not mean that customer service etiquette goes out the window. read more

Las' Lap - Reply to my cancelation. How proper. - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

Top 5 honestly but for me it's bc of Alex the bartender. Is is so nice and drinks always hittttt. Such a great low key bar. Very small space but at the end of the night out it's my favorite last place to hit. read more

Desmond is AMAZING. He not only recommend his favorite cocktail "Las Lap" but he was knowledgeable. I quizzed him on ingredients & where they were from, he knew it all. I definitely appreciate a knowledgeable bartender. This place has a super chill vibe, which I love. Music that's not over powering & candles to light the way. My first time here but I will definitely be back! read more

Las' Lap - The Las Lap cocktail, easily my favorite. - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

Perfect ambiance, friendly service however food didn't have a wow factor. The tables are very close to each other that is also a reason I am not writing a 5 star review but 4. Food notes: the shrimp jerk slider has very little shrimp and it's a patty with shrimp flavoring lol. The sweet chili wings are overly sweet it's like they added honey on top. I didn't enjoy. The chickpea patty is the best item we have received. The Trinidadian flavors came through. The drinks are served fast and pretty. I like the garnishing. Music is top notch. They were playing Lovers Rock when we arrived on a Tuesday. read more

Solidly average experience. Came for the happy hour. It's a small space, intimate, and good for dates or a small group. Service was unremarkable. We got the award winning braised beef arepas and a small salad. While quite tasty, I felt the beef was overpriced for just 4 small pieces. Also got the Las Palmas cocktail which I felt was average. High ice to liquid ratio, but a nice coconut flavor to it. Overall I'll probably pass next time as there are tons of other great places nearby read more

Las' Lap - Las Palmas (left) - Caribbean Near Me - New York, New York

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If you're going to have a limited menu then you better make sure everything on that many is delicious ... AND IT IS!!! The beef pattie, the wings, the jerk chicken, everything is BOMB! Very small but I like that and the waiter was attentive. My only complaint is I've reached out twice for a private event to no avail. read more

Friends and I randomly went to this location..decor is pretty. It's not a huge place and not much seating but it's decent..We had to stand because it was the only are available. We thensat by the bar as soon as other guests left. We had a great time but the food was over priced and just ok. The upstairs also has a full bar and seating. The music was good. I will return one day. read more

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