An absolute must when you stop by Hudson…read more The fried whole fish is the crown jewel of this spot. The menu changes a lot, the food is sourced locally and ethically-- interesting and yummy. Staff are always knowledgeable and friendly. The restaurant itself is whimsical, with a flashy design inside and clear about where it stands. It welcomes everyone, so if you aren't tolerant or respectful of all walks of life you may feel uncomfortable. Which is how it should be. LGBTQ+ spot with incredibly food and service. Bring your friends and invite everyone!!

Amazing. We loved the somtum caesar, empanada, crispy tofu, tamale, and whole fish. The tamale and…read morecaesar are probably musts for me next time, but we loved every bite. I also really appreciated that this felt like an actually unique menu.

We ate the food so fast that I didn't get a chance to take pictures. The five stars speak for…read moreitself. We visited on a Friday at 6:30 and the restaurant had a line plus we ordered and waited 30 minutes or so for the food. I was all worth it. Get the oxtail and the jerk chicken. Oxtail had great texture and jerk chicken was grilled and actually tasted grilled charcoal. Everything was well seasoned not overly salty. Mac and cheese was some of the best we have tried. Might be a wait during dinner hours but be all worth the wait. The man was really nice and service with a smile. If you are in the neighborhood, get some great Jamaican food!

We've been hearing about Top Taste for years and finally stopped by on our way up to Woodstock…read more The space it's is small and very casual with about four tables. We came on a weekday and had no trouble sitting. You order a main protein that comes with rice, cabbage, and plantains. You can order sides of things like fried chicken or mac & cheese. We went with one small jerk chicken, and one medium oxtail. The portions are absolutely huge. It was the most generous small I've ever gotten in a restaurant... such an incredible value for just $10. The jerk chicken is absolutely delicious. I loved the rice and cabbage. It was a really satisfying meal. I also love the flavor of the oxtail, but picking through tiny bones isn't really my thing so jerk chicken is the way to go. Before you leave, you have to order a slice of the rum cake to go. It is the first time I've had fresh rum cake (not the typical Tortuga) and it was so delicious and moist, it was almost like a custard. We loved it so much, we picked up food again on our way home. You can tell this restaurant is loved by the community - definitely a special place to stop while in the area.

Every person who comes to the U.S. brings their rich culture, beautiful art and music, and, oh…read moreyeah, delicious cuisine with them, and the Haitian community is no exception. Our communities are enriched by the gifts they bring. Yesterday, I got to experience it firsthand thanks to Amy and her crew over at A.J. W Caribbean Restaurant! They hooked me up with a FANTASTIC meal--a TON of fall-off-the-bone tender stew and delicious black rice and pigeon peas with some of the biggest plantain pieces I've ever seen! They've been open here in Albany for just over a year (a critical milestone in restaurant operations!), and if you haven't been here yet, you're missing out! I'll definitely be back (hopefully to try their snapper!)

Sometimes a single dish is reason enough to try a new restaurant, and this is the case with akra…read moreat AJW. It's not fried okra as I assumed but a fritter based on taro. Moist inside, crispy outside with just a bit of heat. A must. Also had a medium portion of the beef stew with vegetables which was easily enough to serve 2. Stew was pleasant with harmonious flavors but the available spicy slaw kicked it up a notch. Accompanied by black rice which now comes with green peas, not mushrooms, and a pleasant plantain patty. (I'm used to plantains sliced like bananas at Cuban places and guess this one is mashed then reconstituted into a patty.) Slices of onion and bell pepper, shown in previous photos, no longer included nor is what looked like a pretty ordinary side salad. Still a very good value for what I received. The interior is spacious and pleasant (apparently a former Starbucks) and a little hard to find with a difficult to read sign. It's to the left of the Men's Wearhouse store in a strip mall facing Colonie Center. Give it a go so this cuisine newcomer does not go away!

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.

So glad to discover this gem while visiting Catskill! I…read morestopped in on a Saturday afternoon and the food on the buffet line looked and smelled incredible. There were so many options, including goat, oxtail, pigs feet and more popular proteins like pernil, chicken and beef. My fiance and I decided to share a large plate and I'm so glad we decided to share because the portion was HUGE!! We got yellow rice, black beans, stewed chicken, pernil and maduros all piled high on a plate. We also got a bottle of water and a tamarind Jarritos soda. They had a ton of different bottled beverages and a few desserts options too. They also have many made to order menu items, including Mofongo. The food was absolutely delicious and bursting with flavor. Everything was cooked to perfection. We also loved their housemade jalapeno hot sauce. The staff was friendly and there were a few tables if you prefer to dine in. I can't recommend Angel's enough!

The food is Dominican Food, not Puerto Rican. They have a couple of Puerto Rican picks. The Food…read moreis good, tasty but salty. They do have variety of options for protein. The staff is welcoming and helpful. Hopefully they can turn down the music.

Our family loves going to BB's hot spot and it's one of the places we take family or friends who…read moreare visiting. Service is always excellent and the food is prompt for freshly cooked entrees. The environment is relaxed and casual without feeling fast-foody. The food is excellent and we love the option to have sorrel to drink with our jerk chicken. So good. Don't forget to order some plantains.

We decided to try this place one day for dinner since it changed hands into a 'Jamaican'…read morerestaurant a couple years ago. Formerly The Lantern, still a bar vibe/a bit dark inside. We both got the jerk chicken with greens. While we finished our dinner and it tasted good; I have several specific impressions and suggestions for improvement. First of all, both of our dinners could have arrived much hotter. They were more like "well warmed" in a microwave than truly hot- so I assume that's how they typically do it there. We were hungry enough not to send it back to be 'heated up' more -but they should be aware of how hot their food should be when presented to customers. Second, we love Jamaican food- goat curry/jerk chicken/oxtails, greens, etc. This chicken was seasoned + tasty; but the chicken honestly tasted like BBQ chicken much more than the jerk chicken I've had in any other restaurants. Finally- and in the end this was the worst issue, the gal who was our waitress either had never done a waitress job before, or was so poorly trained at this establishment that she literally had no idea what she should be doing/noticing/taking care of. At various points, this was frustrating (she didn't check on us at all), didn't seem to know if we needed more water/napkin,etc. mainly because she just didn't walk by the table/or stand back keeping a watchful eye on her table. At certain points, I heard her boss talking to her and telling her what to do next- but clearly she didn't even have a basic concept of what she was supposed to be doing. I waited tables a lot thru college and eventually I felt sorry for her lack of training in a job where you clearly represent the business. But, we were the only people in there for dinner, only 1 person drinking in the bar besides us. It was just unacceptable. We won't return-but would love to find good Jamaican food somewhere in the region. PS It was several months ago when we ate there, hopefully staff is consistently better trained now.

The food was excellent. Enjoyed our meals and the owner had a great personality and treated us…read moreextremely well. I will definitely visit again. We had curried goat, fry chicken and jerked chicken. Totally enjoyed the meal

This area is a food desert at lunch. Seriously. The chef here knows his stuff, & everything is…read moreabove average. Everything was tried was delicious, & made with love. Cool interior. Very popular & a lot of customers popping in for takeout. Clean inside, & reasonable prices.

First time at Winnie's and I'll be back! Jerk chicken plate with rice & peas and plantains was…read moresuper tasty. The chicken itself was beautifully seasoned and juicy. Look forward to trying their other dishes and getting a taste of JA right here in Kingston (NY)

This is hands-down the best jerk chicken and fish I have had in a long time. Plus the owner and…read morechef is a personable fellow. Prices are affordable and food is delicious

Great food. Call ahead with no indoor sitting The jerk chicken with rice and peas is amazing.read more

Chicken was tender. Oxtail had amazing flavor. Food was ready within ten minutes of calling my…read moreorder in.