I come to Moonlight specifically for the liver pretty much. Yesss liver! Normally, I order it on Thursdays, but yesterday was Wednesday, so I called ahead to see if they had it available. Thankfully they did, and I headed over to pick up my order. A few years ago, parking was much easier because there was a parking lot available. Since then, the lot was purchased along with the daycare next door, so parking is definitely more challenging now. Street parking is limited, which is probably my biggest complaint. Luckily, I was only running in to grab my food. The gentleman who is usually there is always accommodating and friendly. I don't know his name, he may be the owner but he has consistently provided great customer service every time I've visited. I ordered the liver with rice and beans and gravy. One thing I absolutely love is the amount of onions they put on the liver. If you're an onion lover like I am, you'll appreciate that!! My only suggestion and it's not a deal breaker at allis that I wish the liver was sliced thinner and cut into smaller pieces. That's how I prepare it at home because I find it stays extra tender that way. To be fair, the liver here is never tough, and it's always cooked well. I just personally prefer thinner slices and smaller pieces, so next time I'll probably ask if they can prepare it that way. I do think the restaurant could improve the atmosphere. The building feels older, and when you walk in there is a musty, damp smell that can be a bit of a turnoff. It seems like an older building that has been updated over the years, but I think adding air purifiers, better ventilation, or something to freshen the space would make a big difference in the overall dining experience. Now let's talk about the price. The last time I ordered was quite a while ago, so when they told me it was $24, I almost passed out! But I was already there, hungry, and craving liver, so I paid it. Once I got home, I saw that I had about two and a half pieces. While $24 isn't something I'll spend every week, it's definitely worth it when I'm craving liver and don't feel like cooking it myself. They also have a dine-in area if you'd rather eat there than take your food to go. Overall, the food was good, the service was friendly, and Moonlight continues to be one of the few places where I can reliably find liver when I'm craving it. I'll definitely be back and next time I'll be asking for my liver sliced a little thinner and cut into pieces so that I don't have to spend time doing that while my food is getting cold. read more

Moonlight Cuisine - Liver with onions,gravy rice and beans - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I enjoyed the food. This was my first time in a while having their food and I must say it was good and fulfilling. Service was great. I'll be going again! read more

This is by far the worst "jerk" chicken ive ever had. The rice is overcooked, the "jerk" gravy is a honey glaze sauce, there is no spice at all, the rice is mushy and they are priced so much higher than average. read more

Moonlight Cuisine - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$1 Dollar shrimp $1Dollar shrimps what more can I say?? .. delicious!!! service was fast there was no one there when I arrived

The food was delicious. Great service. The ambience was special. I would recommend this restaurant.

Crab cakes taste like wet bread. I made an order on Grubhub and they only gave me the crab cakes and the extra side I order. They didn't give me the sides that came with the meal and it took and extra hour and three drivers before they actually made my order. Never again. read more

Always good to, I can't order fried shrimp anymore over the phone because it never ready when I get there. Never had a bag experience w food quality. Jerk salmon for the win. read more

Omg! How does the seafood from here taste better than , actual seafood based restaurants ?!! It was freshly made and hot . The Potato salad almost taste like mines so it's great lol . The rice was dry but good , should have asked for ox tail gravy and lastly the crab cake has a lil too much filler needs more crab taste good though . I enjoyed my platter for the first time and will definitely be back , don't change a thing moonlight except add a lil moisture or more coconut milk to the rice read more

Moonlight Cuisine - Combination Seafood Platter - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I ordered the fried shrimp and a Ting. They didn't clean the shrimp. Not 1 or 2, NONE were clean. As for the Ting..not even close. Don't waste your money. read more

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This is a bar/restaurant that offers authentic jamaican cuisine. The food is pretty good--hearty portions and flavorful. I ordered the medium jerk chicken with rice and beans and cabbage for my sides. My mom ordered a medium stewed chicken with the same sides; and since she couldn't decide between getting chicken or fish, she ordered a side of fish which tasted good also. The grand total was $25. Because of the large portions, I'll have leftovers for dinner!! As far as the environment, it very much resembles a jamaican restaurant with the dimmed lighting, decor, and reggae music playing with a good mix of r&b and oldies. The staff is friendly and seem to share a family-like closeness. Every year around Thanksgiving, they host a customer appreciation night where you can dine in and and enjoy dinner for free. I really think this is a nice gesture and makes me feel good patronising them. It may seem a little sketchy from the outside, but it is nice and safe on the inside! There's plenty places to park, which is also a plus. read more

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My husband and I are rather picky when it comes to eating Jamaican food (understandably since he is Jamaican). I was absolutely pleased with our food. We had the oxtail and jerk pork. Finding good jerk is hard but this place nailed it. The oxtail was flavorful and tender. The jerk pork was so delicious, tender, and authentic. Personally, I wouldn't mind if it were just a bit spicier. Looking forward to ordering from this spot again! read more

I'm always on the hunt for good, authentic, Caribbean food. Keyword: Good. With Moonlight Cuisine, I managed to find GREAT food. I've returned 4 times in the last month and i'm unsure if they've been alternating chefs or not, but the food has gotten better each time. A gluten for a Jamaican breakfast, I've always gravitated toward either their Callaloo or Ackee and Salt Fish. I can't say enough good things about the food here. I've never sat and enjoyed a meal, always ordered for pick up. So I can't speak on the overall dining experience but I recommended trying them out. read more

Moonlight Cuisine - Caribbean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here pretty late night. Parking area is pretty small so if you can't get a spot street parking is available. Thats if it's a free spot. The cover to get in was ten dollars which confused me a bit. I hate paying to get in bars or places of that sort. When you get in its Dark inside borderline pitch black. So if you're looking to see anything good luck. The only light was coming from the bathroom area. The drinks are strong. Just a shot w a splash of juice/soda. The food is about $15 for a platter with not much food. I didn't taste it I seen everyone else's. Music is only reggae. So if that's what your into this is perfect. I wouldn't mind going again but definitely not if I have to pay. read more

Bar atmosphere. Nice and calm during the day. The food I ordered was delicious. I going to go back!!!

Sid Booker Shrimp at 2/3 the price. Shrimp are big. Service is a little slow at peak hours, but have a Red Stripe while you wait.

I have eaten at Moonlight twice so far and I only tried the garlic crab legs in the jerk chicken both items was very good can't wait to get back to have the garlic crab legs again I'm all the way from New Jersey can't wait to come back read more

Nice food good atmosphere! Nice late nite after hours, good security! Salmon a lil corny

Good food, all I can say. Wait want long, I ordered when I arrived. It's a Bar/Restaurant they did have to increase prices because of obvious reasons. Overall good experience. read more

I'm going to be the first to write a review for a place where most patrons PROBABLY don't even know about yelp. Random, unassuming place across the street from a national cemetery on Limekiln Pike and Haines street in West Oak Lane. I've been going for several years now. The owner, John, is Jamaican. It's a sketchy dive for locals who sometimes come in for a 40. It has a bar in the front and a small sit down area in the back. I don't come to be entertained or for the ambiance. I make it my business to travel from South Philly to this hole in the wall for the food! THE FOOD IS AWESOME and makes up for the sketchiness! They have most of the Jamaican staple entrees including curry chicken, curry goat, brown stew chicken, oxtail, real jerk chicken (grill is right outside, hot and smoking in the middle of the day) ice and peas, etc. I usually wind up getting the same thing EVERY time- escovitched fish (red snapper), rice and peas covered in curry goat gravy, and cabbage. LOVE! My fiancee usually gets the oxtails, white rice, collard greens, and sweet potatoes on the side....i usually wind up eating off his plate. the prices are decent (12 for a large platter, 6 for a small) and even the American food (i've had fried wing dings and fried shrimp) is tasty service sucks. most of the male servers are a bit slow...if you're cute they'll try to holla. the ladies are sweet enough. again, you're not going there to be treated like royalty...this ain't butch and singer....it's moonlight. but it's so freaking good. if you're looking for some good homecooked jamaican, moonlight is definitely the place to be in Philadelphia. read more

The jerk wings/sauce and chicken foot soup are great when they have it. They never keep it regularly.

Alright first week back in Philly. Went to LA Fitness over by Mainline and worked up an appetite (don't judge me you're better than that.) I wanted good food BUT I wasn't dressed for anything where anyone maybe MIGHT take a picture with me in it, so my friend took me to Moonlight. She advised me it can be a little sketchy but I'm good wherever I go thanks to my sweet charm and what am I reviewing again? Oh yeah ! Moonlight. The place looks like any other cozy restaurant like an Applebee's or chilis or something; a full U shaped bar and some tables and another stand to eat at. It was late about 10pm on a Wednesday night so it was pretty quiet just some jams playing in the background. The owner came over to say hi and made some recommendations; he recommended the fried shrimp dinner so I got that with mac n cheese and rice and peas. Also - yams ! Duh. The shrimp was probably the best fried shrimp I have ever had. Ever. Home cooked or restaurant cheap or fancy. It was really amazing and way worth the $17 for the dinner. The yams were fantastic and the rice and peas were great but the mac n cheese didn't quite hit the spot. I was super please would have paid $25 without blinking an eye. The karaoke started up and I woulda joined in but I was just too tired. Thanks to the guys who run it for being so pleasant and making a good imprint on my first week back in Philly. Preciate it and see you again soon. Takes credit cards Take out Full parking lot free Open late read more

Vicinity: it's like a lounge. lights are always dimmed. Environment inside: friendly, music can be very loud, but very inviting Staff: Very friendly Customers: Nice, they mind their business...most eat in and enjoy the music Food: I've only eaten their Ackee and Saltfish breakfast with cook food (meaning boil dumplings, yam, banana, etc), jerk chicken with rice and peas (beans), fried chicken platter, curry goat plater, and oxtail platter. I am obsessed with their jerk chicken. To me, their jerk chicken tastes exactly like how it's supposed to back in Jamaica. Their ackee breakfast is good also. I wasn't too crazy about their curry goat though. It was dry and dem serve the goat with mostly fat still attached. Overall: I would recommend them! read more

I came here simply because I am Jamaican, and I heard they stayed open late, played reggae all night, and had good food. Simply put, that's all it is. Reggae, late hours, and food. I have no idea what time they close, but I left around 3 something. There was a good crowd, and I will definitely return. read more

This is a neighborhood bar/restaurant that's a staple on Limekiln Pike. I've been here many, many times before. It's not ideal for dinner. I rarely see people getting table service and after a certain time they will tell you that you aren't allowed to sit at the tables. I always get takeout from the bar and eat there or take it home. The food is fantastic. Love the curry goat, fried whiting, chicken soup....everything I've tried, really. Drinks are reasonably priced and there is a nice variety and the bartenders are always friendly. There is a cover charge some nights (I think Friday & Saturday night). Karaoke is Sunday nights. There's also event space available on the upper floors. I hosted a baby shower here not long ago. The space was very affordable but simple. The owner is a good guy. This place is perfect to pick up some amazing Jamaican food or to have a very casual drink. read more

Food is awesome. Service needs some tweaking as they could be a little more efficient, but whatever they lack in service is made up in the food quality. Everything I've had was delicious. Jerk chicken, oxtails, mac&cheese, greens, rice and beans. I've been and will continue to be a repeat customer. read more

Curry and rice was super bland and had no flavor at all , just tasted like wet chicken. I would not recommend! If I could give no stars I would a Jamaican restaurant should be able to make curry and not mess it up. I literally threw the while platter away because it was tasteless And ordered food from a different restaurant. This experience was very disappointing as I was at work on lunch break, the replacement meal did not arrive in time so I went the shift without eating. read more

Decent lil jawn . Dark atmosphere. Had an issue with ordering food. Ordered the peppered steak which was hitting. The food was a 4/5. I would purchase food again from this place. But definitely call ahead there is possibility you'll be waiting inside for your food for a nice amount of time and start ordering drinks. read more

Very good food and nice portions but just read that they had 40 violations back in May 2020 Might not be coming back here

Today I had the grilled salmon, mac&cheese, rice and peas. I ordered white rice but they gave me rice and peas.There was no gravy on the rice. The salmon was fresh but had very little taste of seasoning. Also the salmon was a little over cooked. It was not juicy at all!!The Mac and cheese was cheesy but needed to stay in the oven a little while longer. The rice and peas was pretty good 7 out of 10 once I put a little gravy from a friends platter. I would not recommend anyore. read more

Been going here for awhile. Every once in a while I get a craving and get a platter. The owner is always friendly and so are the workers. The food is ready quick. read more

I don't know about their food, but nightlife left me longing for my bed. Decided to check this place out with some friends because we heard they play Caribbean music on Saturday nights and we were left very disappointed. They did play some Caribbean music, but basically it was one Caribbean song every ten or so songs. Won't be going back for the nightlife, but I'll probably give it a chance during the day for their food. read more

Love brown stew jerk wings yams bangin.love this place.

Ok, so Philly nightlife pretty much seems dead to me. It's so hard to find things to do after 2 am. A friend let me in on this little spot. I will start off by saying that it does get extremely crowded. It supposedly stays open till 4, but the crowd determines that, lol. They cook until late, Caribbean food & all the above. The food it decent but the hassle to get your platter is intense. They serve drinks all night. I'm not familiar with the door cover other than females are $10. Overall, if you're in Philly, & don't want to go home just yet & need a hot plate, definitely swing by! read more

Went there for the first time on a Saturday and it was a hit to me. The drinks were a little pricey but the atmosphere was nice and chill. The Dj came and started spinning the reggae music which was awesome. The ox tails were the best thing, it was a huge plate of food and for the price it was unbeatable. I will 100% be back read more

Went today with my brother and was very disappointed. I ordered the Jerk chicken platter and the chicken tasted like kerosene. The cook said they dont cook with kerosene and also said he didn't know what the chicken taste like since he doesn't eat meat... He gave me a platter of the stewed chicken and it was good read more

The food was delicious! The 90 minute wait, no water refill, and seeing platters, after platters, after platters in to go trays leave the kitchen before our food arrived was infuriating!!! If it had not been my Grandmother's birthday dinner and her favorite restaurant, we would have walked out after the first mountain of platters left the kitchen. It took about 70 minutes for some of the food to come out (5 people in our party), then another 20 the remaining food. read more

Food is awesome! Best yams I've ever had at a Jamaican restaurant. I've had the salmon, mac n cheese, and bbq chicken before. Absolutely No Complaints! I used to think Ron's and Jamaican D's were the best......until I had Moonlight's. read more

My cousin and I went in to order take out Sunday night after seeing someone post a picture of their food on Instagram. Sad to say it but we were extremely disappointed. The two girls taking orders weren't bad but they weren't great either. In fact one of them over charged me but that wasn't the worst part. To our surprise we received boxed mac n'cheese, canned candied yams, and the lemonade was made from concentrate... YUCK. The meat (we both had pepper steak) was good but not great. Needless to say we won't be returning. read more

I've been there 3 times and it's a very basic bar. Most recently went on a fri night around 12 and they were playing regular hip hop. Reggae didn't play til about an hour later. The music was too loud for the small restaurant and my ears kept popping. The DJ also repeated songs. The food is good but not amazing if you're used to Jamaican food. The jerk chicken i had last night was too dry for my tasting. The oxtail and plantains are very good. Overall, if you live in the area its a cool place to chill or if you need somewhere to go after all the clubs close. read more

I love their food but sometimes depending on who the chef is for the night, their mac n cheese, cabbage and greens will taste differently and not for the better. I'll find out the name of the chef when it's the way I expect it to be then make sure I ask who's cooking before I order certain sides. When the sides are good, they're really good. The goat, fried whiting and crab legs are awesome! read more