Follow me @theblackgirlatleisure on all socials for more reviews…read more Cocktails/Drinks: 8/10 I've visited Ranch Caribbean Vybez two times within the last month or so. Their drink menu is creative and includes some of your favorite wines, spirits/classic cocktails. I've ordered/Tasted: The No Woman No Cry Two different Chardonnays (don't remember the names) Mojito Extra Dirty Gin Martini (wasn't my favorite, it tasted like maybe there was vermouth missing from it or there wasn't enough. Still pretty good though.) Each of these drinks were really good! My favorite was the No Woman No Cry, it tasted really tropical. A nicely balanced cocktail that wasn't too sweet! Food: 10/10 The food has come out hot, fresh and delicious each time I visited. I've had: Coconut Shrimp (crispy, really nice crunch, nice amount of coconut) Lamb Tacos (these were made with curry which was something new for me, loved it!) Jerk Ribs (these were SO good! Tender and seasoned to perfection) Mozzarella Sticks () Service: 9/10 I've gone during a slower evening and during one where it was more packed. The first night I was seated immediately at the bar and was taken care of very quickly. The feeling that I got was very pleasant and welcoming. I know this was a courtesy, but my gf and I were able to stay a little past closing (don't expect this when you visit, I just wanted to share to let you all know how kind they were!) The second time I visited it was more busy because they were hosting an event. At this time food took longer to come out. Other than that, the servers did the best they could. Ambiance: 10/10 The ambiance here gives really fun girls night, good music, after work drinks, and a perfect place to have a yap session or even just a chill dinner in a beautiful place with friends. I love how welcoming the staff makes everyone feel and how they check on the tables just enough (and not when you're mid bite ). The Bronx needs more places like this! Overall: 9.25/10 I'll definitely be coming back to hangout with my girlfriends. I think this spot is so cute, the food and drinks are high quality and it's just overall really good VYBEZ (wink). Definitely come here during the week. Their happy hour menu feels ILLEGAL because the prices are so good and the food is even better.

The owner is super sweet and accommodating. Again, the service at Vybez is always good and the…read moredrinks usually are too. It's typically pretty empty on the dine-in side during the week, but it's jumping more Friday/ Saturday. I stopped in for happy hour yesterday evening and had the shrimp skewers with a mango margarita. My shrimp was fresh and flavorful and my margarita was cool. I'm here often, so I'll be back.

This is my go to for Soul food. Because the food is absolutely delicious. I've tried several menu…read moreitems. But I love the Lemon Pepper Catfish Bites!!!!! They are literally my favorite. They are fried nugget bites of Catfish. Soooooo crispy and full of flavor. Annnnnnnnnnd you can't forget the Mac and Cheese. I love a cheddar and creamy Mac n cheese. They don't disappoint. You have to try it. Order in, Take out or just Uber Eats.

We had our office holiday party catered by Caribbean Soul and I must say that the food was…read moreexcellent. Neeka and her husband did a fantastic job. Food was plentiful and fresh. The Mac and Cheese, sweet potato and fried fish were so delicious. I would highly recommend and look forward to using Caribbean Soul Food Delight for our future events.

Don't drive too fast down Boston Rd because you might miss this small but mighty little Jamaican…read morerestaurant. I remember when Fish N' Ting first opened several years ago and I'm pleased to know that this family run establishment is still kicking. I would put it in my top five list for Jamaican restaurants in the city. The menu is wide and varying and accommodating of different diets. If you love jerk chicken, you need to try it here! The jerk chicken lovers in my life can't get enough. My recommended dishes are the whiting (fried) with rice and peas, rasta pasta and now the lobster (which I didn't know they had). The seafood is made to order, fresh and super tasty. I never thought sweet chili and lobster would be a good combo but it totally rocks! It was truly delectable. My only issue is that they charge for gravy if the dish isn't saucy (as if) lol but I get it!

Stopped by Fish N Ting for some Jamaican food and had a mostly good experience. It's a quiet,…read moreno-frills takeout spot--I was the only one in line when I arrived, but a few people came in while I waited. My order took about 25 minutes, but the escovitch snapper was clearly made fresh. The rice and peas with steamed cabbage were flavorful and delicious. The fish had a nice spice, but the escovitch dressing was missing that signature tang--didn't taste like it had any vinegar, which was a little disappointing. Not the best escovitch I've had, but still satisfying overall.

When I say these folks are genuinely kind-hearted, I mean it--it's a rare find to encounter a…read moreCaribbean restaurant where the staff radiates happiness instead of serving up an attitude. The prices here are quite reasonable, making it easy on the wallet. The portions are generous and satisfying, truly making every bite worthwhile. Everything is freshly prepared right before your eyes; I visited late at night and was pleasantly surprised to see the food still bursting with flavor and freshness. I wholeheartedly recommend this charming little shop; it's an intimate space that feels welcoming. All you have to do is stop by and experience it for yourself--trust me, it's absolutely worth it!

Ordered curry goat and it was delicious. Good portions. While I was waiting a freshly cooked jerk…read morechicken was bought out. Looked delicious. Will go back again.

Gold Star has a great variety of food items ranging from breakfast to dinner. I love the fried…read morechicken and coleslaw here- such a great combo. The service is fairly efficient and the space is clean.

When you first walk into Gold Star Jerk and Seafood, it seems like a decent spot, but the…read moreatmosphere quickly proves otherwise. The employees create a vibe of poor customer service with a very unprofessional, Jamaican ghetto flavor that makes the food completely forgettable. I've visited this restaurant since it first opened in the early 2000's, and the service just continues to deteriorate each visit. The current female employees in 2025, are just plain disgusting! The servers are unnecessarily rude, purposely ignoring customers even when you're patiently waiting to order. What they fail to realize is that the Bronx has over 300+ restaurants that actually value their customers and are eager to serve them. Their attitudes are ugly, unpleasant, and downright unprofessional. As someone who genuinely tries to support small Black Caribbean businesses, the disrespect here is not worth it. I paid $32 for one meal, and the rudeness made me instantly regret spending my money. I will never return to give them another opportunity to be mean-spirited toward me for absolutely no reason. The owner needs to realize that his staff is going to ruin his restaurant's reputation and business in this tuff economy!

Had the pleasure of visiting this food truck today I just happened to be walking around in the…read moreBronx neighborhood. I ordered the oxtail with the rice and peas and the steamed vegetables. The food was good. The service was great. There was a place you can eat outside. And a wash station outside as well. Very nice touch. It's very nice when you can just take a walk and walk right up to a food truck. The weather was great today so it was a perfect day for a walk and here is where I stumbled upon the food truck. What more can you ask for? The oxtails were seasoned very well if I may say so myself. The steamed vegetables were so tasty . The rice and peas were also tasty. The food did not make it home it only made it to the car. Where I ate it all by myself with no help and no interruptions. Happy eating Bronx, NY.. I will definitely visit again

They now have a fake Grade A posting in the window. This place is a C- at best. I still recommend…read moreeveryone steer clear of this disaster of a restaurant

I ordered $100 worth of food, including oxtails. These people gave me 4 and a half pieces of…read moreoxtails for $24 ,and had the nerves to tell me I should be happy, that they gave me a lot of meat on the rest of items.

I've been wanting to make a visit for a long time and they didn't disappoint. I heard about the…read morepepper shrimp and most places I've tried it fell to deliver the spice. Well not only was the pepper shrimp spicy but it was the best I've ever had. The shrimp was so big plumped and juicy. I didn't expect it to be nicely coated with such delicious flavor. My mouth is still watering as I write this review. I paid a little over $17, but it didn't bother me because it was fresh shrimp and veggies and of the amount of food I received was a lot. I mean they could have threw in a free small beverage to go along with it, but I wasn't mad, because this is NYC. I've paid higher prices for food that had less amounts and not even worth the price, but anyway I digress. The restaurant is quite small but big enough for you to stay and dine if you wanted. Along with great customer service, and delicious food a girl couldn't ask for anything more. Not to mention they were playing music to bop your head along with. I don't know if I would return for anything else on the menu right away because I would be hooked to buying the pepper shrimp again. When I get past that I would try something else. Overall, my meal was five stars but since I've only had one amazing item, and I don't know yet If it would be consistent , Im giving them four stars. I think they are worth visiting. Thumbs up and Happy Yelping!

Carifesta Restaurant is a Guyanese-Chinese fusion spot in the Bronx, known for its authentic dishes…read morelike oxtail, jerk chicken, fried rice, and chow mein. It's a family-owned, halal establishment known for generous portions, and it has been a community staple for over 25 years. I heard about Carifesta on social media and wanted to check it out. My daughter and I drove from Connecticut to try the food. When we arrived, the staff told me there would be a 45-minute wait. No problem. We ordered the Guyanese Chicken with Lo Mein, Jerk Chicken Sliders, and the Guyanese Fried Chicken. The Guyanese Fried Chicken was very flavorful but overfried. The chicken had a bone, and as I ate, it fell apart, which told me it was overfried. Next, I tried the Chicken with Lo Mein, and the noodles were overcooked and lacked flavor. The chicken was good and tasted like baked chicken. It had good flavor, but it wasn't out of this world. My daughter had the Jerk Chicken Sliders, and she said they were okay. She said she tasted the Jerk flavor, but the chicken lacked flavor. I'm not sure if they were having an off day, but if I'm in the area, I would give them another tryout.

(3.5!) To start, the restaurant has rebranded as it's no longer 'Richie Rich'. It's now know as…read more'Good Vibes Caribbean Cuisine'. The place is small, with only three tables to sit. My food was good but I ended up getting a medium order, unaware of what sizes there were, causing me to spend $25. It was worth the price since the food was good, but it wasn't entirely what I wanted. I wanted Mac & cheese, they didn't have, so I decided on potato salad--they didn't have that either. I'm assuming that maybe it was near closing time that the options were limited. Another thing was there was no menu, so I really wasn't sure what they had as I'm not too familiar with Jamaican Caribbean food. I had to find the menu online. They did get a lot of delivery. Besides this, it was a good quick place to get a decent meal. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it, but if I'm hungry and in the area, I'd go again.

The only thing I enjoyed was the cabbage which is SAD. Wasted $22 on this. Curry goat is so salty…read more. like did the chef taste the food? Curry goat also was tough. Rice was dry. Mac and cheese had zero flavor. I went early in the day to try and get everything fresh to give it an honest chance. SUPER OVERPRICED AND would never come again.