Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Uptown Veg, Uptown Veg 2 and The Hugh, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best caribbean restaurants in Manhattan. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated caribbean dining.
Manhattan's Premier Caribbean Destinations
Manhattan’s Caribbean dining scene offers a vibrant tapestry of flavors that stretch from the spicy jerk pits of Jamaica to creative American fusions. This curated collection invites you to explore everything from the plant-based comfort of Uptown Veg to the authentic island staples found at Blue Mountain and Jerk House Caribbean. Whether you are seeking a quick tropical juice or a sit-down Mediterranean-influenced feast, these diverse eateries capture the soulful energy and culinary richness of the islands right in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Caribbean Restaurants in Manhattan | Top Rated Caribbean Food
- Uptown Veg · rated 5/5: American.
- Uptown Veg 2 · rated 5/5: American.
- The Hugh · rated 5/5: American.
- Nokka LLC · rated 5/5: American.
- NYC CAFE & JUICE BAR · rated 5/5: American.
- Blue Mountain · rated 4.8/5: Jamaican.
- Kingston Bakery Harlem · rated 4.8/5: American.
- The Good Good · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Island Grill Modern Caribbean Kitchen · rated 4.8/5: Caribbean.
- Patrick's Place · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Big Apple Brunch · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Jerk House Caribbean · rated 4.7/5: Caribbean.
- Jerkies · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Jumieka Grand · rated 4.6/5: Jamaican.
- Charlie's Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Verdure · rated 4.6/5: Mediterranean.
- Tasca NYC · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Guantanamera · rated 4.5/5: Cuban.
- The Edge Harlem · rated 4.5/5: American.
- B & B · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Island Bites · rated 4.5/5: Seafood.
- Havana Central · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Balboa · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Jasmine's Caribbean Cuisine · rated 4.4/5: Caribbean.
- The Bleu room Restaurant & Lounge · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Lechonera La Isla · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Tropical Sensation · rated 4.3/5: Latin American.
- Tina's Cuban Cuisine · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- WB · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Midtown West · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
