Time for an updated review because credit is definitely due. For nearly the past year, The Door has been in our family's Friday night dinner rotation. Every Friday, my four of us pick a different takeout spot, and without fail, someone always says, "Can we just get The Door?" We've had the curry goat, Rasta pasta, jerk chicken, fried chicken, oxtail, Esco chicken, soups, and the chicken patttttttties... mi God. Mi never taste a food wicked suh yet! Everything is consistently flavorful, fresh, and cooked with love. It's honestly become one of our go to spots because we know exactly what we're getting every single time. In my previous review, I mentioned a less than stellar experience. Looking back, maybe they were just having an off day or maybe I got the pot bottom. Whatever the reason, they've been nothing short of amazing ever since. Whether they changed chefs or tightened things up, whatever you're doing... DON'T CHANGE NADA! And I have to give an honorary shout out to Desrene, one of the wonderful team members who takes the takeout orders. She is ALWAYS pleasant, professional, and genuinely kind. It honestly brightens my day whenever I hear her voice on the other end of the phone. Consistency is everything in the restaurant business, and The Door has absolutely earned this updated 5-star review. Keep doing what you're doing! read more

This place js a hit or miss, I hate that about them. Sometimes the food is excellent and other times it at terrible. They have cut down the portion of the food and plus the wait is ridiculous. I called way advanced for my order and still you have to wait at least 45 minutes for your order. The food is a hit or miss with tasteless food sometimes. read more

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I'm very disappointed with my order to say the least. I ordered curry shrimp with white rice and steamed veg. The curry shrimp was very fresh meaning it had no flavor. The steamed veg was not fully cooked so the peppers in it were crunchy. I waited 40 minutes for this order. Shrimp doesn't even take that long to cook. The wait wasn't worth it and neither was the money. $20 for basically rice is ridiculous. I should have listened to the other reviews complaining about the curry shrimp but I wanted to give them a fair chance. To how horrible this dish was, dem need fi just tek it affa e menu. Dah curry shrimp ya neva seh nuttn. read more

The Door - Curry shrimp, white rice and steamed veg. - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

Saturday Brunch with the W.I.V.E.S Group. Upon arrival I was greeted well by the hostess and seated with my group. I love Caribbean cuisine and this Jamaican restaurant did not disappoint. I had the Jamaican National dish which is Ackee combined with saltfish accompanied by boiled provisions as they call it which was plantain, dumplings and yams. They have fresh juices so I ordered the Lemon Ginger Juice. I also had the bread fruit which was delicious. All of the ladies enjoyed their meals as well. Nothing was left on our plates lol. Thank you to our waiter who was very attentive. We had a wonderful time today! read more

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The food here is ok but very inconsistent. Sometimes it's good and other times it's not so great. The same thing goes for the customer service. I really miss when all their plates were good on any given day but I guess things change. read more

The food here is amazing! Our service was very good as well! I've heard of this restaurant for quite some years and finally happy I got to experience it. All the flavors were there in everything I ate. I ordered a large bowl of mannish water soup and it was so delicious! I only wished I got more spinners less yam but I'll be sure to let them know next time! The oxtail and the fish were so tasty as well. My friends and I enjoyed our meals. The rum punch is not for the weak... lots of rum! Be prepared lol! The restaurant itself needs a fresh coat of white paint to update and revitalize the interior of the restaurant. It's a bit outdated in its look and so just doing the white paint in the sit down part of the restaurant would brighten up the restaurant. We had a good overall experience and would get food from here again! read more

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Delicious fresh food. Authentic Jamaican breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also amazing drinks. Be prepared to wait awhile. You don't get to order and get your food right away. It's always a 20 to 25 minutes wait. But the food is delicious and fresh. read more

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I did takeout here in the early afternoon of Sunday, 11/9/25. I ordered the Roasted Beef (Sunday special) with rice and peas, cabbage and plantains; a chicken patty, and a slice of black cake with icing. The roast beef was tender, but it was a tad too salty. The cabbage had green peas mixed in, which enhanced its flavor. The rice and peas and plantains were okay. The curry chicken patty was perfectly seasoned with a velvety filling, and the crust was soft, buttery and flaky. I will be back one day soon to get more chicken patties to bring to work for lunch. The black cake was rich, dense, moist--with intense rum flavor. It reminded me of the ones served at weddings and Christmas when I was growing up in a West Indian household. My order was ready in about 18 minutes despite three people ahead of me, waiting for theirs. Nicashay was the cashier, and she did a good job handling multiple orders for the Sunday dinner crowd. The interior was clean and tidy despite the heavy traffic. read more

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Over priced jamaican food. Ive purchased better tasting jamaican food from other places with a bigger selection and way better prices and much bigger servings. read more

I am writing to express my disappointment with a takeout order I purchased from your restaurant today. I ordered the ackee and saltfish for pickup, but by the time I arrived home, oil had spilled all over the bag. The dish itself contained an excessive amount of oil, and the packaging was not sufficient for a takeout order of this nature. I highly recommend utilizing better, leak-proof packaging for these specific types of dishes in the future to prevent this from happening to other customers. I was quite disappointed, which is unusual because I have never had a bad dine-in experience during my previous visits. Overall, your food is great, but this recent occasion did not live up to that standard. read more

The Door - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

Ordered lunch from here recently and decided to try the curry chicken dish since I've never had it from here. It was actually quite good, but my only issue was that they don't include curry potatoes with their curry chicken dishes. I've noticed that most Jamaican restaurants do NOT add potatoes to their curry entrees. So if you're like me and you like potatoes included in your curry meals, then stick with Trini and Guyanese restaurants if you're in a curry mood..!! I do LOVE that they have plain brown rice & brown rice with peas as an option! (At an additional fee, of course.) So if you're watching your diet like I am, you don't have to dread ordering white rice with your meal! I wish more restaurants would start adding brown rice to their menu!! read more

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I love this restaurant so much. The food is next-level! Very true, authentic Caribbean cuisine. I love it, you love it. We all loved it.

I been coming to The Door for years. Delicious well season Jamaican dishes and drinks. I use to come faithfully on Sunday for their brunch. I fell in love with their pineapple Ginger juice. I enjoy their salmon and oxtail and rice and peas. Service is excellent dining in and whenever your placing an order over the phone. Very professional. I order 4 gallons of the Pineapple ginger juice. And received complimentary cornbread. Thank you to the amazing hard working staff. Clean spacious restaurant read more

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Really good Jamaican Food! I ordered Uber eats and was not disappointed. My salt fish with rice was on point. I ate it all up. The strawberry cheesecake my daughter loved it! Mac and cheese was delicious as well. The chicken soup was good and is on the spicy side. OMG the Rum cake is like sex in your mouth! I am telling you it was soaked in rum and tasted so delicious. Feels like you seriously took a shot of rum - my tongue burned a bit. Please get the Rum Cake!!!!! This Jamaican food man oh man. I have come to the conclusion the more sexual an ethnic race is the better the food. I love Jamaican Food and Dominican food for a reason they know how to cook and season their food with love. I said what I said and I know good food - I would order from here again in a heartbeat! read more

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Went to celebrate some friends/colleagues that retired. It was lovely to have a reunion with good people and good vibes. They choose the all you can eat Sunday brunch. I didn't have much option as a non meat eater. The fish was too hard for me to chew and no other seafood or non meat option. I plan to return and order from the regular menu. I appreciated the Caribbean all you can eat menu, I just wished I could have more options for eaters/foodies like myself. Until next time! *This is another late entry lol. read more

The Door - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

A Reliable Haven Near JFK (Especially for Late Arrivals!) I had been on a work assignment in the area for a while and have visited The Door several times. Each experience has been even better than the last, and it has quickly become a reliable local go-to. My most recent visit really saved the day. I had family fly into JFK, and by the time they got through the airport, it was after 8:00 PM. They were starving, and The Door was one of the few quality places nearby where we could actually sit down for a proper meal at that hour. As usual, it did not disappoint: The Food: Even late in the evening, the food was excellent and--most importantly--fresh. The Service: The staff was friendly and incredibly fast, which my hungry family definitely appreciated. The Vibe: There were some gentlemen at the bar having a very good time (read: they were a bit noisy!), but it didn't take away from the meal. The overall experience was still top-notch. I was once again so glad I chose to eat here. If you need a welcoming spot with great food near the airport, this is it! read more

Good spot for Jamaican food. Ratings: Chicken soup 9/10 Savory broth with mild spice and fresh chicken including well prepared chicken feet, falling off the bone. Oxtail 8/10 Slow cooked, soft, covered in sauce. They give you full sized pieces. Fried chicken 8/10 Taste like homemade fried chicken. Fresh and nicely browned. Mac and cheese 8/10 Baked crust on top, filled with melted cheese. Not spiced or seasoned inside. Rasta pasta 8/10 Big pasta pieces with veggies and creamy sauce. Not spiced Garlic shrimp 7/10 Not sure about the garlic part but it's decent shrimp. read more

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I've been here a few time and I've also ordered takeout from this place a lot . As a Caribbean woman I must say these place represents Jamaica well . The food is always flavorful and well seasoned . The portion sizes are great read more

The Door - Butter shrimp with rice and peas and steamed cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

The Door has serious potential--and when it hits, it really hits. My go-to is the fried chicken with rice and peas, always with oxtail gravy on top. On a good day, it's the kind of meal that makes you close your eyes after the first bite. The chicken is well-seasoned, crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and the oxtail gravy? Deep, savory, and full of that rich slow-cooked flavor that pulls everything together. But here's the thing--it's not always consistent. I've had days where the chicken was dry or the gravy tasted rushed. Timing matters too; go during peak hours and you're more likely to get the fresh batch. Off-peak? It's a gamble. Service is efficient but not warm--expect a line, and don't expect small talk. Still, the food usually speaks for itself. read more

When we arrived to the restaurant, I was pleased that it was quite spacious! Rather than ordering cocktails, I ordered a refreshing lemon & ginger homemade juice and my brother enjoyed the sorrel. For starters, we ordered tasty crab cakes and akee & salt fish spring rolls. For dinner, we both opted for seafood. I ordered the Salmon "Run Down" which was in a coconut sauce accompanied by carrots (which were undercooked), cauliflower and broccoli. I wish the sauce wasn't so thick but it was overall it was good. My brother enjoyed his honey jerk salmon but thought the sauce was a bit sweet. We both ordered garlic mash on the side and it was too dry. read more

The Door - Salmon in Coconut Sauce and Honey Jerk. - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

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The door has been on my list of restaurants and I finally went and I will say it was definitely worth the wait. The customer service was definitely on point. From the entrance to the entire time dining. The food was fresh and everything taste amazing. I even placed a to go order for my husband and son and they said that this was the best Rasta pasta and salmon that they have ever had. The restaurant has a large bar area and the dining area is large also comfortable seating. It was my birthday weekend and they sang happy birthday and the cake was also delicious. read more

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The Door unfortunately has changed for the absolute worse. We called and placed an order 21 minutes before we arrived. Got there and still ended up waiting just under an HOUR. When the food came it definitely wasn't worth the wait. We spent $77 plus for a large curry goat-tasted good but had very little meat in it; large fried chicken/decent; small chicken meal - decent; the large brown stewed chicken had 4 of those small drummet pieces that are usually attached to the the wing and a tiny piece of a back...that's it. The pepper shrimp were rubbery and extremely salty. They only gave me 6 shrimp when they normally give me 9. I'm done with them. Almost an hour and 20 mins for sub-par food. If I didn't live so far away I would have brought it all back for a refund. Instead, I will just have to take my business elsewhere. read more

The Door - Brown stewed chicken with only 4 pieces of the drummer part of the wing and a small piece of a back. A rip off - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

Great Jamaican restaurant. Goat with curry was tasty with plantain and rice. Good service. High end ambiance . Parking is on street . read more

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I ordered an oxtail meal from the door restaurant with rice and peas a few days ago, to my surprise they gave me white rice with the oxtail. to add insult to injury, the oxtail was saturated with ketchup, ox is a strong flavor meat, so when you are eating it and the only oxtail thing you can taste is ketchup, that's a problem. I thought this restaurant cooked authentic Jamaican food, unfortunately not anymore. read more

OMG! OMG!!! I don't even know where to start....The decor beautiful, felt like an inviting island retreat. The service very attentive, caring and knowledgeable as well as timely! And...THE FOOD! OMG!!! Deeeeeeeeeeeeeelicious delicious delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had the Run Down fish and the jerk wings!!!!! My goodness absolutely scrumptious!!! Oh and my drink The Hurricane GREAT!!!! Our server LARONE was fabulous! Can't wait to go back to NYC and try more of this amazing food! read more

The Door - Welcome to The Door - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

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The Door has been one of the best Jamaican restaurants in Queens for decades. I haven't been here in years since I rarely come to this side anymore. I was in the area so I grabbed the chance. Curry goat is one of my fave foods and the Door's is on point. The food quality is still A1 unlike many Caribbean restaurants post pandemic. They use a good cut of goat so you don't have to pick through shards of bone or fat. They also use a nice grain of rice. A small was $16. I was so disappointed that carrot cake was not good. It was so dry and not sweet. Back in the day the cake was so moist it would almost fall apart and it had plenty of raisins and shredded carrot throughout. This cake was not that. I don't know if they have a new baker or what but they are not it. Prices are high. A gallon of sorrell is $60. But the food is really good so I will continue to patronize them read more

The Door - curry goat - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

Waiting to catch a plane out of Kennedy, so we stopped by the Door for brunch on a Sunday afternoon. Only seats available were at the bar. The bartender was very friendly and accommodating. The jerk wings were excellent, very spicy and meaty, unlike any wings I have had in the world. Next trip to New York, the Door is on the schedule to try the comply buffet!. Great place! read more

Delicious, melt in your mouth oxtails, I really enjoyed my meal. STRONG rum punch, yum! Aesthetic is mid-range, but solid for group celebrations. Our service was friendly, but slow. I'd definitely go back. read more

I'm disappointed to even have to write this after over twenty years of being a customer. Tonight I ordered a large curry goat. I should have also included a picture of the bones from the barely meat that was on them. It was a disgrace that most of the watery stew was undissolved ginger and fat; most of the plate was filled with stale white rice, I bet the meat was stale also, just based on its texture and flavor. Either that or whomever cooked it is new to cooking for a commercial kitchen. The flavor of the curry was lacking, the oil in the stew was rank, the plantain was basically mush and the cabbage tasted old as well. There have been times I wasn't happy with the food but as a loyal customer I always gave them another shot to make it right. I think this time did it though, it's over for The Door and I. read more

The Door - Does this look appealing? Because it's looks is all it has going for it. Large curry goat. - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

Stopped by with recommendation from my Airbnb host. The host Alyssa was very nice and also Kevin the waiter is great. Food was delicious and generous portion. Also very clean and nice place! read more

Big up Oneil, Tresia. You guys are amazing. And so thoughtful. Love you guys. . Always on.point

Ordered ackee and salt-fish with no oil with fry dumpling and extra dumpling ... these individuals who work there had the audacity to give oil soaked dumpling to customers... straight in the garbage. I hate this restaurant... the hype is all bull crap. It's a hit or a total miss. read more

The Door - Oil soaked dumplings and oily food - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

My food just arrived, oxtails with peas and rice. The first oxtail I picked up with my fork had a long string of hair in it. I need a refund. My food arrived at 10:15 and I tried calling the restaurant to resolve the issue. read more

The take-out food from The Door is just as delicious as the food served in the restaurant. The chicken soup is flavorful and reminiscent of the soup your mother used to make. Please call ahead to place your orders to avoid long wait times and crowds. The take-out area is clean, but determining where the line starts and ends can be a bit confusing. read more

The Door - Large chicken soup - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

The Door restaurant is the go to place (in Queens) for good Jamaican food. This restaurant has such a variety on the menu whatever your feeling for you can get. They also make different juices to pair with your meal. You can get take out or dine in, where the hostesses and not rough but nice. When dining you get the Jamaican feel from the dining area. It's a must try! read more

Came here for dinner and had the rundown red snapper--it was delicious! I will definitely come back to try other dishes. Service is great. The place is good for big groups. read more

The Door - Run-down red snapper - Caribbean Near Me - Jamaica, New York

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The Door is on another level. This is the best Jamaican flavor I've ever had, hands down. I ordered the pasta, jerk chicken, and rice, and every bite felt like the real deal...bold, authentic, and cooked with real care. The seasoning, the depth of flavor... it honestly reset my expectations for what true Jamaican food should taste like. If you want food that hits your soul and not just your stomach, this is the spot. I'll definitely reorder. read more

I went there for my nephew's graduation dinner. We had a private area but the service was horrible. We waited so long just to get napkins and when my niece saw napkins m, she got them for us and was chastised by the waitress for taking them. Another family member asked for extra sauce twice and didn't receive it until the end of dinner. My daughter never received her drink refill. The food was good, bu t the service was horrible. On the other hand, we have ordered from them with no problem and the food was great. read more

While the food is exceptional their service is atrocious to say the least. My organization catered from this place twice and both times they were hours late in delivering the food. When you call they place you on hold for over an hour and keep switching you to different people. If you continue to wait they hang up the phone on you. I want to support a black business like mines but their continued horrible service and lack of accountability has turn me and any other partners from using this organization further. Management really needs to take a hard look on lack of service at this establishment. read more

I used to love the door food, I don't know if they have a new cook, the food has changed. I ordered the Rasta Pasta 4 times on 4 different occasions. The first time (May 7, 2025) it was delicious, I ordered through uber. The second time myself and my friends ate at the restaurant it was delicious at that time, so I came back again to the restaurant with friends The third time I ate at the restaurant the Rasta Pasta was TERRIBLE, I had to send it back (sauce was red and dry), the pasta was over cooked sticking together. The fourth time was June 10, 2025, I ordered through Uber, once again, pasta was over cooked, sauce was red not creamy, looked and tasted like spaghetti sauce, and was dry. I had to throw it out FYI: I ordered the Creamy Rasta Pasta all 4 times, I paid extra for the Rasta Pasta. I always enjoy most of the food at the door. PLEASE IMPROVE THE RASTA PASTA. I'M SURE I'M NOT THE ONLY CUSTOMER WITH THIS COMPLAINT. PLEASE LISTEN TO YOUR CUSTOMERS COMPLAINT. read more