negril Jamaican Eatery – Caribbean
Negril Jamaican Eatery captures the sun-drenched essence of the Caribbean, where the air is thick with the smoky perfume of jerk spices and the comforting, aromatic steam of slow-simmered brown stew. From the tender, fall-off-the-bone richness of oxtail and curried goat to the vibrant, vinegar-laced zing of escoveitch red snapper, every plate serves as a soulful celebration of island tradition. Whether tucked into a warm, golden roti or enjoyed amidst the lively hum of the dining room, these bold, spice-forward flavors transport guests straight to the heart of the tropics.
Montrose Avenue +13014980808 https://www.negrileats.com/locations/negril-laurelRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Caribbean
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at negril Jamaican Eatery
Dairy-Free at negril Jamaican Eatery
negril Jamaican Eatery in New York has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rum Cake, Fried Plantain and Vegetable Roti. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at negril Jamaican Eatery
negril Jamaican Eatery in New York has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Plantain and Steamed Cabbage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at negril Jamaican Eatery
negril Jamaican Eatery in New York has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carrot Cake, Coco Bread and Banana Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at negril Jamaican Eatery
negril Jamaican Eatery in New York has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rum Cake and Banana Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at negril Jamaican Eatery
negril Jamaican Eatery in New York has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rum Cake, Fried Plantain and Steamed Cabbage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at negril Jamaican Eatery
negril Jamaican Eatery in New York has 9 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rum Cake, Carrot Cake and Coco Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at negril Jamaican Eatery
negril Jamaican Eatery in New York has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Curried Shrimp, Chicken Soup and Steamed Red Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at negril Jamaican Eatery
negril Jamaican Eatery in New York has 4 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rum Cake, Curried Shrimp and Rice and Peas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at negril Jamaican Eatery
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Curried Shrimp Roti | 38.7 g | 22.3 g |
| Curried Chicken | 24.7 g | 21.5 g |
| Rum Cake | 12.4 g | 21 g |
| Banana Cake | 0 g | 18.1 g |
| Whole Rum Cake | 0 g | 12.8 g |
| Vegetable Roti | 28.9 g | 12.4 g |
| Curried Goat | 42.7 g | 8.8 g |
| Curried Vegetables | 23 g | 8.4 g |
| Fish Sandwich | 19.2 g | 8.4 g |
| Jerk Chicken Sandwich | 14.4 g | 7.9 g |
| Steamed Red Snapper | 34.7 g | 7.4 g |
| Vegetable Patty | 16 g | 6.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the reasonable pricing and friendly staff, noting that the menu offers a reliable experience for those seeking a casual meal. Reviewers highlight the welcoming service and value-driven portions, making it a practical
Menu
Entrees
- Curried Chicken - $15.95: Skinless dark meat chicken leg quarters marinated in Jamaican curry blend, simmered with potatoes, tomatoes, and green peppers. Served with rice and peas and shredded cabbage. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fricassee (Brown Stew) Chicken - $15.95: Whole chicken fried then simmered in savory-sweet brown stew sauce, served over rice & peas with shredded cabbage. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Roti - $14.5: Boneless chicken thighs marinated in Jamaican curry blend, served with a dahl puri roti. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken - $16.5: Whole chicken rubbed with pimento, thyme, and seasonings, marinated with peppers and onions, slow cooked over the grill. Served with rice and peas and cabbage. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtail - $24.95: Tender cow tails prepared in a savory homemade stew with dumplings, lima beans, and carrots. Served with rice and peas and cabbage. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curried Goat - $21.5: Cuts of goat marinated and stewed in Jamaican curry blend with potatoes, onions, and green pepper. Served with rice and peas and cabbage. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood & Vegetables
- Brown Stew Red Snapper - $26: Whole red snapper fried, then stewed in a tomato-based sauce with onions, peppers, and tomatoes. Served with rice and peas and cabbage. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escoveitch Red Snapper - $26: Whole red snapper fried and marinated in a vinegar style gravy with onions and peppers. Served with rice and peas and cabbage. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curried Shrimp - $19.95: Shrimp marinated in Jamaican curry blend with onions, tomatoes, and green peppers. Served with rice and peas and cabbage. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curried Shrimp Roti - $18.5: Shrimp marinated in Jamaican curry blend with onions, tomatoes, and green peppers, served with a dahl puri roti. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Red Snapper - $26: Whole red snapper steamed with carrots, onions, tomatoes, and green peppers. Served with rice and peas and cabbage. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curried Vegetables - $13.5: Creamy curry dish of garbanzo beans, eggplant, stewed tomatoes, and black-eyed peas with Jamaican seasonings. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Stew - $13.5: Hearty stew of carrots, potatoes, plantain, pumpkin, cabbage, mixed vegetables, kidney beans, chickpeas, and coconut milk. Served with rice and peas and cabbage. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Roti - $12.5: Vegetable stew of carrots, potatoes, plantain, pumpkin, cabbage, mixed vegetables, kidney beans, chickpeas, and coconut cream, served with a dahl puri roti. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Patties & Appetizers
- Chicken Soup - $7.9: Pumpkin base, chicken leg quarters, dumplings, yams, carrots, and potatoes. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Drumettes - $12.5: 7 jerk chicken wing drumettes marinated in island spices and a rich, smoky sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Patty - $3.5: Seasoned mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, green peas, green beans) in a flaky pastry crust. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken Patty - $3.5: Curry seasoned chicken thighs in a flaky crust. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Patty - Spicy - $3.5: Seasoned ground beef with Jamaican seasoning in a golden pastry crust. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Patty - Mild - $3.5: Seasoned ground beef with Jamaican seasoning in a golden pastry crust. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Patty - $3.5: Ground chicken thighs marinated in homemade jerk seasoning in a flaky crust. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Patty - $3.5: Seasoned chopped spinach in a flaky pastry crust. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Patty - $4.5: Shrimp pieces seasoned with curry blend in a flaky pastry crust. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Jerk Chicken Sandwich - $11.5: Boneless jerk chicken thigh meat in fresh-baked coco bread with lettuce and creamy poppy seed dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Sandwich - $11.5: Lightly breaded perch filet on coco bread with lettuce, Swiss cheese, and house-made dressing. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escoveitch Fish Sandwich - $13.5: Hand-breaded red snapper filet in escoveitch sauce, fried and served in coco bread with scotch bonnet pepper aioli. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Carrot Cake - $5.5: Carrot cake with raisins and walnuts. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rum Cake - $5.5: Moist, dense cake glazed with special rum sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Banana Cake - $5.5: Moist and sweet banana cake. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Whole Rum Cake - $45: A moist, dense cake glazed with rum sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
Beverages
- Homemade Fruit Punch - $4.5: House blend of fresh fruits and juices. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Homemade Sorrel - $4.5: House blend of Jamaican (Hibiscus) Sorrel and fresh ginger. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Homemade Lemonade - $4.5: Refreshing strawberry (pink) lemonade.
Sides
- Coco Bread - $2.5: Original, lightly sweet, hot buttered roll freshly baked on-site. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Plantain - $4.5: Fried, sweet, yellow plantains. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice and Peas - $5.5: Red beans and rice cooked with coconut milk, herbs, and spices, served with cabbage. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Cabbage - $4.5: Seasoned cabbage steamed with onions and green peppers. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about negril Jamaican Eatery
- Is negril Jamaican Eatery dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. negril Jamaican Eatery has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rum Cake, Fried Plantain and Vegetable Roti.
- What can I eat at negril Jamaican Eatery on a dairy-free diet?
- Rum Cake, Fried Plantain and Vegetable Roti carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does negril Jamaican Eatery have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Rum Cake and Fried Plantain.
- Is negril Jamaican Eatery gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at negril Jamaican Eatery?
- Curried Shrimp Roti, at roughly 22.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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