Incredibly great food nestled away here in Poughkeepsie. I've had Jamaican food all over here and…read morenone of these spots can compete with Empire Fusion. If you are craving authentic great Jamaican food, you won't regret coming here. The restaurant is spotless, the owner is very nice, and her food is out of this world. I got the Oxtails, peas and rice, sweet plantain, and steamed veggies. My Wife had the Jerk Chicken. Everything tasted amazing!! I will definitely be back as I'm dying to try her Mac and Cheese again (it was sold out). 5 Star

Just spent an hour getting to know the owner, Michelle, who is a warm, beautiful woman and chef!…read moreShe's from Kingston, Jamaica and takes so much pride in her cooking. Empire stands out among all the Jamaican restaurants in the area for its fresh, home cooked meals. We stopped by for some beef patties and ended up getting a half dozen plus two spinach patties when we found out that they're homemade and not frozen. They are outstanding! Michelle was open on New Year's Eve, and we might come back for dinner because everything was so good! UPDATE: We returned on New Year's Day because we were craving more Jamaican food!! We ordered the jerk chicken, oxtail, and vegan curry chickpeas. The flavors were mouthwatering and we couldn't believe how tasty the curry chickpeas dish was. Please do yourself a favor and stop by. You absolutely won't regret it!

I've been a few times now I get the curry chicken and it's sooooo good I normally don't even drive…read moreaway just sit in the car and take a few tastes before I drive off

Very good taste for the fried fish. The place is cleaned. And the food was well preparedread more

The food was really good and the prices were reasonable and the people were very friendlyread more

Wholeheartedly do I recommend Sylvia's. My favorite is the plantains (I know it's a side dish)…read morealways perfect. The servings are generous, the jerk chicken is perfectly seasoned and always fall off the bone tender. And the folks working the restaurant are welcoming, and professional.

I never had an issue with customer service or their food, they are very welcoming. They are very…read morenice and helpful which is a blessing bc majority of Jamaican restaurants are extremely rude. Their prices are great and their portions. I been going here for over a year. The reason I gave 4 stars is because it says it closes at 830 and sometimes 930 however if I go anywhere from 5p- 7p, most of the food is gone and they're not making more.

A few weeks ago I ordered fried chicken and it was straight up RAW. I could still taste the rawness…read moreand I could tell they did not or do not clean the chicken PROPERLY before seasoning and frying. I decided after that to give them a break. I went back last night to purchase food for the 1st time in a few weeks. I bought cow foot, and man, this time, the food again the meat I should say was straight up RAW.. NOT COOKED PROPERLY.. NEEDLESS TO SAY IT GOT ME SICK!! NEVER AGAIN. TIME TO GIVE ISLAND HOUSE A WALK!!! 2nd strick in my book. No good Jamaican restaurants around, these people swear they can cook.. thumbs down!

Staff were really nice, clean space, great portions and even let us try the flan. My sister loves…read morethis place so I tried it with her and enjoyed my food and had leftovers. Conveniently located feet away from Vassar College campus and other shops.

As a Dominican, the food is okay. You will be lucky if you get there early when things are fresh…read more I miss the previous owners they were super friendly and nice. But the last time I went there...terrible... the lady at the counter won't even greet you... straight to the "que tu quiere"... rude. Then she sloppily served the food on the plate and shoved it toward me. Her attitude is just horrible. No thank you, no hello, no enjoy or buen provecho. It almost seems like you are bothering her when you order food. The table was a little dirty, had to wipe it myself. I only went there because my partner wanted to... I would never choose to eat there myself.

Last night I was looking for some dinner and stopped into this place for a dinner. What a pleasant…read moresurprise. The ladies were really nice and offered up an amazing stewed chicken that was spiced just like my grandma did it. What the secret was I have no idea but, the food was outstanding. When I was treated so well I was knot sure why but how they prepare the food and how you are treated will make me had back there next week. I just heard of it but you can bet that I this place is really a great choice. The ladies there are just adorable!

I stopped in at Hellshire Cuisine (formerly Gennie's) for takeout recently. They serve up a variety…read moreof meat dinners served with two sides including oxtail, fry chicken, chicken foot soup, curry chicken, fish (Escoveitch & Steam), and curry goat. They also have cake slices for dessert. I ordered a Large Curry Chicken Dinner ($14 plus tax) served with very soft rice & peas and spicy cabbage. There good portion of food was packed into a round foil container and remain hot when I got home. The chicken was chopped up with the bones which was the main peeve of this dish and it took some time to get rid of the bone pieces before eating. I am so used to boneless chicken or chicken on the bone not chopped up. After deboning the chicken, the curry chicken and the sides tasted pretty good,

I've only been to their stand at the Beacon Farmers Market and I love their food! I've had the…read morecurry chicken and the stewed chicken. Both come with rice, cabbage and plantains. It has always been delicious and you get a really big plateful of food, enough for two meals. They are super nice people with great food! I see some really bad reviews here for the brick and mortar restaurant in Poughkeepsie and I really wonder about that. I've only gotten great food at their stand in Beacon, and I've been there many times. I think some of these reviews are for different restaurants and were mistakenly posted here by the reviewer? I was told they have moved the restaurant to Main Street in Beacon and are no longer in Poughkeepsie.

I've never been to the brick+mortar location, but Pat's is one my fave vendors at the Beacon…read moreFarmer's Market. I always start/end my venture with a beef patty. Good selection, fair prices, hospitable and tasty.