So let's talk about the kitchen....let's start there....the chef who also pretended to be the waiter had no hairnet....he prepared and cooked everyone's food:. We waited on our food while others who came in after us were able to dine and eat. I was truly disappointed in the type of service. The vibe seemed so nice for a great date night but definitely if board of health enters there are multiple code violations....take a look into the kitchen. No one was using basic serv safe skills. This is how people get sick. read more

An all-time favorite Caribbean eatery, food with authentic flavor all the while palatable, my fave cocktail sorrel mojito Orig Post 12/12/12 Orig Post 1/16/14 #dodrinkdine read more

Sugarcane - Sorrel Mojito - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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They have great food but they tried to hustle all the customers by requiring them at any dining size to pay a WHOPPING tip of 20% of the meal price. Cray. FYI, their prices are no joke. read more

Sugarcane - Menu - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Absolutely delicious. My curry shrimp and mango was delicious. And the buss up was perfect. I'm used to Jamaican curry. But I had my extremely picky mother taste it and she said wow. So good. Pleasantly surprised. I'm very happy. Well seasoned. Shrimp is good not over cooked. read more

Sugarcane - Curry shrimp and curry mango with buss up - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wooo hoo for my 500th yelp review !!!!! Anyway I've been here before but haven't come back in several years until now . I was here for happy hour around 6 and boy by 630pm - it was Packed!!!! Drinks are ok . I tried the sorrel margarita. It kinda had happy hour strength written all over it lol I also had the jerk chicken appetizer to get something in my tummy while happy hour' ing. I'm not into wings but those wings were perfect. Seasoned well and juicy - not too dry. It came with a " homemade " mustard sauce that went well with it. Would come back again if in the area. Service was ok- the bartender and the one waiter for happy hour were definitely out numbered with the crowd and that showed in their service . Otherwise my waiter was nice and I got my food quickly. read more

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This was the perfect Sunday meal. I enjoyed the perfectly seasoned snapper with pepper. My waiter Mr. Marlon's smile was inviting. He was very attentive. Will definitely make future trips! read more

Sugarcane - Sugar Cane Rum Punch- packed a sweet and delightful punch! - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I had this place on my list for a while and finally got around to going. I ordered over the phone and the food was ready when I got there. There was barely any parking on the street so had to park illegally. The food here is way over priced. I paid $39 for an oxtail meal and a sorrel sangria. I got to my car and tried the food and let's say I had better Jamaican food. The sangria was nasty also. I won't be back. read more

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Finally came back to sugarcane after a bad experience. Used to come for years until we had a horrible experience and stayed away for all of covid! Went back this past weekend and has an amazing time. I got curry chicken with Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes and it did NOT disappoint!! The curry was so flavorful, the chicken was so tender as well. I always get mashed potatoes here bc they're garlicky and I love the flavor. Mac pie was delicious too!!! Don't forget a rum punch on the side! read more

After our first visit we should have know better . The second visit was worse The quality of the food is poor, over cooked and over salted and improperly seasoned. Service is lacking and prices are high read more

I came here for Cinco de Mayo for drinks. I got the Sorrel Margarita and frozen Rum Punch with a side of plantains. If you want drinks you need to order food. May I let you all know the drinks are official here. I've been here several times food and drinks are good but it's small in here and there is often a wait for dining. Come here for good Caribbean food and drinks to go. read more

Sugarcane - Frozen Rum Punch and Sorrel Margarita - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I just left the restaurant and i loved it in this place the food was good i had got a chicken and waffles the chicken was very seasoned they do decorate currently it is Christmas and the server Richard is very kind and helps with exploring the menu and the drink selection read more

The food use to be so good here. Last Sunday a group of us went and almost everyone sent back most of our meal. The food wad disgusting. the only thing that was ok was the Appetizers. service was also terrible. only had one other party besides us and everything took forever read more

Hands down, my favorite Caribbean restaurant in NYC. The food at Sugar Cane is beyond top notch. I typically get the creole whole snapper with rice and peas but recently tried the Hellshire Brown Stew Snapper. Lawd. Talk about an entire party in my mouth! Ok, let's move on. Their macaroni pie is literally making my mouth water right now as I think back to scarfing it down last night. You'd think this was my favorite... but noooooo... lol. Let me tell you about the Kallaloo. And while I'm at it, let me tell you about my favorite-favorite - lol. Do yourself a favor and please go on a Friday or Saturday and get the Curry Shrimp and Buss Up with a side of mango chutney..... Jeeze and bread! It is so incredibly tasty and a decision that you won't regret having. Ok, on to drinks. Marlon is clearly a master and take his craft super seriously. The sorrel margarita, passion fruit margarita, and Summer Rain (I believe it was called), were super delicious. I seriously cannot wait to go back again. read more

Sugarcane - Delicious Kallaloo, macaroni pie, and brown stew snapper - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Met some friends for dinner and drinks. The establishment had a great lounge vibe with great music. I had the most amazing sorrel mojito. It was pretty strong but the mix of sorrel and rum with mint leaves and lime just took the drink to another level. I ordered the Chinese trini salmon. The entrees come with two sides. I chose the macaroni pie and fried plantains. The salmon was glazed with teriyaki sauce and seasoned well. The macaroni pie was really good. I am very particular about my mac and cheese and this one was really good. More cheesy on the top than inside the pie but the flavors were really good and you don't really miss all the cheese inside. The plantains could be a little sweeter and were slightly rubbery. Not my favorite. My husband had the creole snapper with callaloo soup and macaroni pie. The callaloo was a winner. Very tasty and creamy. All in all, great food and great vibes. I will definitely be back when in town. read more

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Music is always a vibe. Service is a hit or miss seeing that servers get a mandatory tip already added to the bill. The food was a little burnt, but the drinks was good!! read more

Horrible service sat at the bar waited for A hour for jerk wings and 20 mins for a sprite .. when food finally came out didn't supply me wit utensils .definitely a been there done that location ..never again pack sugarcane up..I'm not saying the food was nasty definitely hit just took forever for everything read more

Sugarcane - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Walking along Flatbush Avenue on Sunday evening and decided to pop in for a quick bite before the game down the street at Barclays Stadium.  Nice ambiance inside, but pretty bland from the outside. We were seated promptly and were glad about that.  However we waited about 15-20 minutes before the server would initially come to our table to take our order. I ordered the Calypso Rib Eye Steak and after waiting about 7 minutes the server returned to let me know that there was no more Rib Eye, but assured me that everything else on the menu was available.  Now mindful of the time that has since elapsed, I decided to order appetizers only and asked for the Calypso Wings.  Lo and behold, the server returned to say that there were no Calypso wings left.  I ended up ordering the Jerk Chicken Wing appetizer. My friend ordered the salmon pasta For drinks, I initially ordered the mango margarita, and wouldn't you know...that wasn't available too.  I ended up taking the passion fruit margarita.  Also asked for a glass of water, and of course there was drama with that too.  We had to remind the server that we had asked for water! Overall, when the food and the drinks came to the table, they were excellent. The passion fruit margarita was excellent, and the jerk wings and salmon pasta were well flavored and delicious.  The portion size was very good, more than expected. What is significantly lacking is service and attention to detail by the servers.  My guess is that with the automatic 18% gratuity for a party as small as 2 people, it would appear that there is no incentive for the staff to be a tad more attentive to the customers. My overall rating is primarily driven by the slow as molasses and often inattentive service. read more

Years ago I patronized this establishment and was taken aback. Being a Caribbean girl myself, I did not expect to be amazed by caribbean food. But i definitely was. Present day - not so much. Perhaps being that I was there on a Friday, being packed and loud took something away from the dining experience itself. I do hope someone in management reads this because they really should consider taking the music level down a bit and allow people to have a conversation. The one hour wait was not so bad because there is lots to do in the vicinity to pass the time. Or you can enjoy a cocktail while you wait. The service was also lacking. I am really not one for automatic gratuities, especially at 18%. The wait was already an hour to be seated, but to wait for an hour and a half for a glass of water was beyond unacceptable. The food wait was over 45 minutes. The other drinks came in about half an hour. I can even understand if my waitress stopped by every once in a while to say "sorry for the wait, the bar is a bit busy" or something, anything... we got nothing. Maybe it was a one time thing, I can't say. The manager was annoyed and he stressed in a disdainful tone that "so you had a problem with paying 18% gratuity because you waited over an hour for water" and practically stormed off. I have found that automatic gratuities result in lackadaisical wait staff - no need to earn a tip that is automatic. The food was still good though. My steak was superb and the portion was worth it. I saved half for dinner the next day - my fam did away with that notion. My passion fruit colada rivaled the famous BBQs coladas. All in all the meal was great. If you can strip away the noise and service, you will enjoy the food. Not sure I will be revisiting anytime soon. read more

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I've been to Sugarcane several times over the past two years (generally being dragged there by friends haha). The music is super loud (there appears to usually be a DJ spinning) even during a random weekday dinner time, so it's a bit difficult to hold a decent conversation without shouting... It is usually super packed/there is usually a 20+ minute wait to be seated and as a result the service is underwhelming and slow, not very attentive. I've tried a few things on the menu (jerk chicken is great and rasta pasta always delicious!), but nothing really stands out, especially for the price. Recently I had the Fried chicken with the honey drizzle, which was a solid meal coupled with the very basic yet tasty sides of mashed potatoes and plantains. As for the drinks, some of the cocktails are just too syrupy, not very good. I've had a few of their flavored mojitos/martinis. The drinks are relatively strong in alcohol content, but I'm not a fan of many of the flavor profiles so I stick with basic cocktails. Like I said before, despite the number of "bleh" aspects, I have found myself back several times. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat/drink here. And it certainly wouldn't be my first choice if I was in the area, but I won't protest when I get invited for dinner and drinks here. read more

Sugarcane - West Indian Fried Chicken w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes + Fried Plantains ($19) - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

First time visiting this place after three other locations nearby were closed. Walked in, seated comfortably and our server Richard held it down with the efficiency, service, and handling of food. A family outting filled with plenty jerk chicken, salmon, shrimp, sorrel & rum punch. Arrived an hour and a half before close and the lace was still packed! Food came out promptly as did drinks. I will be back! read more

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I came to sugarcane yesterday. When I first arrived and asked to be seated I was told the kitchen wasn't open yet and I could only sit at the bar. A few minutes later a couple is seated in the seating area... to back track, the location is tiny, to say it's a box is an understatement. I'm not sure why my party wasn't seated and just told we can order once the kitchen opens... fast forward, my party and I have to remind the host that we would like to be seated. After finally being seated and our orders are placed we wait over 20 minutes for our food.. the waiter kept coming by to ask if we need anything.. yes our food lol. The food overall was good, not great but good. The portion sizes are small but the drinks are great. Overall my experience was okay read more

Now expect it to always be packed lol. But always worth the wait food and drinks are always on point. read more

Sugarcane - Jerk Salmon Peas And Rice Mango Coleslaw - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Whenever I'm in the mood for great jerk wings- this is my place to go! I love the mango slaw and cocktails are always just right!

The food and drinks are good but the customer service sucks. I had gone here a few years back and remembered the food was good but they have some new people working now and they could use some classes in customer service and etiquette. They need to get rid of the rude hostess they have. It is off putting to go to a restaurant and the first person you encounter is rude. I went on a Friday evening and saw that there was a wait to get in. I went inside and placed my name on a list . The hostess was rude and just said I wrote your name down, so wait outside. So I waited outside for about an hour and went in to ask for an estimated time for my name to be called. The same rude hostess asked my name and when I told it to her, I could see that whatever she originally wrote on the list was not my name. She proceeds to try to convince me that I told her another name that was at the bottom of the list . I know my name but obviously you didn't write it down legibly,if at all. So I asked to speak to a manager, because I had waited an hour and she could only offer to write my name down and have me wait outside again; well I waited over 15 minutes and the manger never came . I was sooo pissed off that I walked out. There are plenty of places to go, where you are treated with respect and receive good food. This restaurant , in particular only provides good food. So i will respectfully take my funds elsewhere to spend. Y'all need to do better.... read more

Its been a while since I've been to sugarcane. Their entrees have gone up in price. I used to come here for their $5 happy gour drinks. Im not sure if they still have that but their bar tenders are awesome and their drinks are amazing. Mark was at the bar yesterday and he was pouring!!!! After i ate my dinner, i decided to hang out at the bar. The music was great. Now.. the food!! I will say that they have a 2 hour max for dinner. You have to order and eat within 2 hours. This must be an unsaid rule because its nowhere on the menu and the host never mentioned it until i voiced that i was full after my appetizer. I ordered the sampler because i simply couldn't decide what i wanted to eat. I love their jerk wings. They were perfectly seasoned. The regular/ mild wings were also good. For a Caribbean restaurant, their fried chicken was excellent. I just needed to add some salt. Also on the sampler was some coconut shrimp which was excellent. Next time when i go back, i will try their fish. My couple sitting next to me ordered fish and it looked delicious. Overall, it was a great experience and I'll definitely be back read more

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I Use to be a regular! Shout out to Marlon, awesome Bartender. Always Attentive and quick. Its your typical after work Caribbean Crowd. Expect exceptionally loud music. This place is very small. The bar area is always crammed and finding a seat takes "past restaurant hostess experience" type of skills to secure one(get the drift?) Jerk Wings are great. Potato Salad taste like your Mother that is from the South made it for Church on Sunday Cabbage, I know, odd, but I always order a side of Cabbage. Its perfectly spiced and slightly crunchy. Get the Sorrel Martini or Sorrel Margarita. Come for Happy Hour. Stay for Appetizers. Always make a reservation! read more

So much food, not enough space to eat it all. Do what I did, order a pitcher of sangria, get wasted and take the food to go, while your ex bf just sits there fuming. read more

Sugarcane - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Whenever I am in NYC, Sugarcane is a MUST! The food is super flavorful and I have never had a bad dish here. Anytime I bring anyone here they too are satisfied. Drinks are amazing and the food is delicious! You will NOT be disappointed, check them out, if you're in town. read more

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Sugar cane was really good. I loved their sides. The macaroni pie was really good and even their mashed potatoes were amazing. Also their rum punch is one of the best I have had. The prices are expensive though. read more

Sugarcane - Jerk Salmon Peas And Rice Macaroni Pie - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I hadn't been to Sugarcane in years and when a girlfriend suggested it, I was too excited. I arrived at 5 and there was a line outside. The patrons alerted me that there was a training going on so we'd have to wait a couple minutes to be let in. That was fine because my friend hadn't arrived. When the doors opened I grabbed seats at the bar. Within 10 minutes the place was packed. We ordered our drink. They had Ciroc Apple specials but I asked the bar tender to give mine an extra mix because I am a not a huge apple fan. The 1st drink was nice but way too sweet. I ordered the fish tacos and even though I am not a fan of fish taco they were fairly decent but nothing I would order again. We had another round and this time I asked him to give me a mix but with more of a kick. Boy did he. This one came with instructions from the bar tender with locs not to drive home. Luckily it was an lirr night for me so I was safe. We had a great time. The crowd was cool and so was the vibe. As always I warn partons, if elbow to elbow is a pet peeve for you then this place won't work. Go for the vibe, food and good prices. The menu has changed so check it out before you go. They used to have a sampler with wings, mac and cheese and cod fish fritters etc and I didn't see that anymore. Bummer becUae it was a good appetizer sampler while you had your drinks. read more

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I L O V E SUGARCANE!!! This is my favorite Caribbean restaurant in New York City. If you want a great taste of West Indian food with a touch of Brooklyn, Sugarcane is where it's at. I've been eating at this restaurant over the past 7 years. They never miss a beat with their flavors of dishes. Everything on the menu is delicious, it's always a great time whenever I'm at Sugarcane. They set the tone by playing a lot of reggae and Afro beats music. I hope see them expand their restaurant one day. read more

Sugarcane - Rice & peas with steak and mango coleslaw. Drink is from juiceitmyway.com which adds a magical flavor to my meal. - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food is tasty but service sucks! One waiter for about 7 tables. Not once did he come by and check on us. Complained to the "manager" who just seemed to brush it off. Very tiny place which gets pretty crowded by the bar. It seems as if it's a fire hazard... with people standing in the aisle blocking the door. Not my type of place Drinks were okkk... Not impressed and didn't bother to take a picture read more

Sugarcane holds a special place in my heart. My family and I have come here for the past 8 years or so. It was always the 'it' place in my eyes having been the trailblazer for upscale Caribbean restaurants in Brooklyn and the only Trinidadian one (that I knew of). Lines to get in for dinner or a seat at the bar were and still are almost always spilling out the door, while neighboring businesses overflow with empty seats. My times here have transitioned from family Sunday dinners with the likes of oxtail, Creole snapper, and roti to my guilty stop for all night happy hour Tue-Thur with favorites like mango martinis, sorrel margaritas, and Johnny Walker with coconut water. Felix is the ultimate mixologist. Just watch the concentration in his eyes and precision as he creates his art. Marlon and Jodie are warm and welcoming and the spirit of the team here keeps it overflowing with loyal patrons everyday. Warning: If you're claustrophobic or looking for a quiet place to grab dinner this is not the place. The best time to come and secure a seat at the bar and a moment of quiet before the rush starts is at opening time (5:30 PM I believe). It's usually to capacity with only standing room at the bar by 7:30. The dining experience is quite different as the service tends to be slow and the space tight, so I would not recommend it for groups. I'd suggest coming early before the crowd and ordering food by the bar. The food is tasty, but I've been limited to the rasta pasta, macaroni pie, rice and peas, and callaloo for my vegetarian go tos. But back to the bar: Come to Sugarcane ready to chat (loudly) with friends and strangers, hear some sweet soca, have a time, and feel the vibes. read more

Sugarcane - Mango martinis $5! Happy hour till midnight Tues-Thur - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Service was decent. The food was really good we got the jerk chicken wings and the passion fruit margaritas. read more

First off let me start with I LOVE Caribbean food. I have been coming to sugar cane for over 10 years. For various reason as I'll explain in my review. Happy hour: I must say I love the $5 happy hour they have and this is one of the reasons I keep coming back. They have happy hour Tuesday - Thursday so check it out. The issue is the damn crowd... I mean I recently came at 5:36 pm and the bar was full .... they open at 5:30 5 stars Food: Some things a a must have guys! You need to have the jerk wings. This to me is better than the jerk chicken dish they have. The steak is just so yummy it's my favorite dish. I highly recommend having the steak. Lastly the jerk salmon is also a very good move. Everything else I can live without. They have some new tacos that I haven't tried yet. 4 stars Service: God help us all... I hate to even say this but the service is never satisfactory to me. The god takes long / no one gives us water when we sit. No one comes to refill it/ and the service is just enough for you to get your food. You can't have any other need. You have to be self sufficient in this spot. 3 stars So overall I give it a 4 but the service really wants me to bring it to a 3. The bar staff is good and fast but it's soooo busy it's still not enough. read more

The fish tacos! The tilapia tacos are to die for. I didn't expect much but the size was amazing. I was stuffed after eating the 2 tacos that come with the starter order. The fish was seasoned perfectly and breads. The slaw on top was crunchy and refreshing with a hit of sweetness from the mango/pineapple. And then the cream sauce on top. I couldn't get enough. I kept drizzling more on top. I only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the drinks took a while, sometimes I wondered if they'd forgot we ordered but I had Henny with sorrel which was bomb. Strong and sweet, like me! Ayee! SugarCane has always been a staple spot for Caribbean food and tropical drinks. It's reliable and a great spot for dates and group or for a quick drink or a long one! read more

Sugarcane - Fish tacoa - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had Vershawn as my bartender and he was amazing! Very helpful and attentive. Shaina was my server and she was very helpful.

This is my third time here and I love it. The oxtails are cooked just right and that Mac and cheese is a threat to my attempt at healthy eating. The crispy fish tacos as an appetizer did me in good as well as the rum punch. Everytime I come here, I'm satisfied. read more

Sugarcane - CRISPY FISH TACO - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I had a good time here. Stopped in after a long day of shopping with my homegirl. I always pass by while driving to the city and it's always packed so I never go. Anyway. This particular day, I made a conscious decision to try them out. I am so glad I did. Yes it was very crowded but the vibe was nice. The hostess was pleasant and greeted us immediately. It was a good 15 minute wait for a table so we took advantage of the happy hour specials at the bar. When seated. It took some time to place the order but the music was good so we didn't mind. I had the fried chicken with rice and peas and broccoli. Yummy in my tummy!!!! I ate everything on my plate. I was a bit embarrassed because my plate was empty when she came back to check on us . I totally recommend this place for good Caribbean food with cool vibes. read more

Sugarcane - West Indian Fried Chicken Peas And Rice and broccoli . - Caribbean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came here to celebrate my cousins birthday. To start the ambience and the service here is very good. Waiters were attentive to our group of seven and checked on the table a decent amount of times during the meal. For an appetizer I had the jerk chicken wings. The wings were ok, some of the wings tasted kind of burnt, but the ones that didn't were excellent. They were not as spicy as some other jerk wings I have had. For the entree I had the oxtail pasta which isn't on the menu but the restaurant said they would be willing to make. The pasta was excellent and I would recommend to anyone who would come here for dinner. read more

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