Quaint, off the beaten path vibe. This is a place of intention! Simply getting there means, you're there with a purpose in mind because directions ain't for the weary. Thank God for GPS! Food is solid Jamaican fare. Oxtails are meaty and tender. With traditional rice and Peas, which could've used a likkle more love, as the rice was overcooked and not many peas. With gravy, almost mush but seasoned good tho. Appreciated the Steamed carrots. Needed more. Also, only came with 1 small broccoli stem. Plate was majority rice. Jerk Chicken is heavily browned, seasoned well but baked not grilled. If it is grilled, its a gas grill & no Pimento leaves, while also being buried in tons of sauce. Carrot cake was delicious. Light and not overly sweet. Golden raisins give a nice touch! Frosting is decadent but not cloying. Honestly, would give a 3.8 vs solid 4 but Service was exceptional and efficient. Overall, would definitely revisit. More for an intimate dining experience vs. large group. read more

Second time here Took the LIRR this time and the travel and walk from the train was easy! Went at the right time before the dinner rush so it wasn't crowded. There's bar seating, high tables and reg seating. Will say chairs are a bit small maybe so you don't overstay lol. Our food took a while which means they were cooking it. Oxtails soft and nice. Salmon nicely seasoned. A drizzle of Pepper sauce kicked it up a notch. Nice spot for date night; girls day, families read more

Dunns River Lounge - Oxtails - Lounges Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

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The owner could not have picked a better staff to serve us during an after-work Event hosted by the Urban League on 3/10/26. Most of the appetizers passed around were delicious with great portions and at a good temperature. The Oxtail Toast was meaty, tender and well seasoned. The Whiting Toast was crisp, tasty and had good texture. However, the Jerk Chicken Toast was not spicy enough for me. The Honey Meatballs with Pineapple on Top left a lot to be desired. Stacey was our bartender, and she made me a Soursop Margarita: Lalo Tequila, Goya Soursop Juice, and No Triple Sec, please!!! She surprisingly poured the juice from a carton of Goya Soursop. For $18, I was expecting freshly puréed juice. The Lalo Tequila, however, was smooth and strong (40% alcohol), which made the cocktail taste good. The ambiance is cozy, and every order takes a long time to prepare, so expect to have a dining experience of at least two hours. I highly recommend! read more

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Had a great experience here, very authentic food. The drinks were strong! The food was great I tried the salmon tun up. The lamb chops was good it had a good flavor just a little cold. The oxtail toast was good however the wings weren't all that great the chicken tasted old. Our server Ale make good suggestions and was very pleasant. I would definitely come back in the future when I'm in the area. Music was good to nice little vibe. read more

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I brought my mom here on Friday for an early Mother's Day dinner. The ambiance is great. I loved the music playing and the pictures of the reggae artists on the wall. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. My mom ordered a guava juice ( pic not shown) which she enjoyed. I had water with lemon. There are a lot of choices of foods on the menu. I ordered the curry chicken meal. It was delicious. My mom had the oxtail/curry goat meal. She wasn't very pleased with it. She said the meats should have been cooked longer (they were tough) and she did not care for the way the broccoli was cooked. The carrot cake was very moist and delicious. read more

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A nice find, small spot so make a reservation. Food was good, the ox tail appetizer was so good, tasty. We got the jerk port and curry chicken dinner. The chicken was dry. I wish it had some gravy. The pork was good. I have to go back to try other things. The drinks were 10/10 . I had like a smoked old fashion which was everything. read more

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Takeout I ordered from this restaurant after many years of hearing great things and generally positive reviews on yelp and DoorDash. I ordered oxtail with rice and peas, jerk pork with rice and peas along with jerk wings. Overall, the food was surprisingly underwhelming. The jerk pork was the biggest disappointment; not tender, chewy. The rice was just fine but pretty unremarkable. The oxtail was good with a good portion and they thankfully didn't skimp on the gravy. The jerk wings were fine but had a nice, spicy kick. The sweet plantains that accompanied the main entrees were fine but could have been more ripe. My order was prepared fairly quickly which was good. read more

I've been here plenty of times for the party aspect - coming in to listen to the Dj, dance or have some drinks at the bar. This is the first time we've had dinner. It was a busy Friday night - so while the service was attentive, it's normal to expect delays, this wasn't an issue for us. The drink I ordered was really sweet, the owner was really nice and had it remade and it was much better - we ordered a round of appetizers - wings, tostones, shrimp Mac/Cheese all were amazing. We all ordered different entrees and were happy with them all. Be sure to make a reservation, as there's limited space. They have always opened a take out spot next door if you prefer read more

Dunns River Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

Great space and music was nice. My family and I came in for a 7pm reservation to celebrate my brothers birthday. We got our drinks maybe 15 minutes in, no problem. We also ordered our apps + entrees together to prevent our waitress on constantly coming back. However, we waited an entire hour for our one appetizer (which wasnt as warm, it was clearly rushed!!) Thats ridiculous!! Mind you, we are seeing the bar getting served food before us meanwhile we were there before them!! We had to leave after an hour and 15 minutes of our service. Truly a disappointing experience read more

My first time trying Jamaican food! (I did have this food delivered through UberEats so I always take that into account). I ordered the Hungry Belly Combo w/ curry goat and jerk chicken, which came with rice & peas, sweet plantains and steamed veggies, as well as the shrimp mac and cheese. The curry goat was very tender with great flavor. There were a few bites of overwhelming spice but overall, very tasty. The Jerk chicken was overdone (I don't think the delivery helped with that) but wasn't exactly the melt-in-your-mouth jerk chicken I was hoping for. The rice was cooked well and had a great flavor, the plantains were fantastic, and the veggies, they were just veggies. The shrimp Mac and cheese was cooked perfectly, but definitely could have used a tad more seasoning. The "thank you" note on the bag was very thoughtful! read more

Dunns River Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

Man this place is like fine wine.. it ages with grace as time goes by. My first time here was like in 2009 and it has gotten even better with an amazing decor and also a great face lift to the entire place.. I sat at the bar because the place still is packed like it's always been.. please do a reservation. I was able to get great service at the bar from my bartender who was Jamaican and knew the assignment. He was able to entertain us and keep his work up with making drinks for others as well. The rum punch definitely did me in. Was able to seal the deal with a slice of some rum cake.. Can't wait to visit New York again. This time I'll plan better so I can get an actual seat and indulge in some good food!!! read more

Dunns River Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

Friday night at Dunn's River is a whole vibe! From the time you walk in till the time you leave, you're gonna be on your feet. The DJ had a nice dancehall mix on and the energy was on point. We ended up sitting at the bar and Hans was very attentive. He made sure we didn't want for anything. We didn't get to try the food, but from what I saw it looked really tasty. read more

Dunns River Lounge - Bar vibes - Lounges Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

It was very tasty, but you certainly do not get a lot. I'm beyond is nice felt very Caribbean. They even had a lounge singer who had a beautiful voice. Perfect date night. read more

I had 4pm reservations on a Friday. Reservations are recommended given it is a small restaurant. There were two servers who also are the bartenders. For appetizers, I got jerk wings which consisted of 5 pieces. They were dried out and had no spice to it. For dinner I got the hungry belly which is two meats so I got oxtail and jerk pork. I ordered white rice but got peas and rice. The food was also cold so I sent it back. The jerk pork had no spice to it either. The tables drinks never came so I asked the waitress who forgot we even ordered drinks but quickly went to make them. read more

Dunns River Lounge - Hungry belly combo - oxtail & jerk pork - Lounges Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

Don't sleep on Dunn's River Lounge! My husband and I went for brunch this past Sunday without a reservation and were seated quickly. At first, there was only one waiter covering the entire restaurant, but he handled himself really well until more staff came in about 30 minutes later. Life happens -- and honestly, that was the only downside. The food was delicious and the live reggae music was on point. Brunch is $45 per person with bottomless mimosas -- definitely worth it. At first, I thought the music was a CD, but it turned out the gentleman was performing live. His voice was so good that if this were the '90s, he'd already have a record deal! This spot has such a great vibe, good food, and great entertainment. We'll definitely be back -- it's officially one of our go-to spots. read more

The cuisine is excellent. However, the restaurant is well kept etc but the music is so loud you cannot hear anyone too. The restaurant is too small for the Loud music. I will order online only too noisy and they will not turn down the music to a moderate degree. read more

The service was nice, the food and drinks were really good. Loved the ambiance and dj. Music was not overpowering. So sorry I didn't take pictures of the food we ate that included the stewed fish (huge), hungry belly combo with oxtail and jerk chicken. Can't wait to return! read more

Ive only gone during the weekday which is nice and quiet. Theres also a takeout area separate from the restaurant so thats always nice. I enjoyed the oxtail and rice and peas. I do wish the plantains weren't so soft, but still yummy. The service is efficient and I enjoy dining in or picking up my meal, sometimes you will have to wait which I never mind. read more

Sunday brunch 5 of us in attendance. The place is small but they make really good use of the space. It was unlimited mimosas. I had about 3 diff flavors guava, mango and peach. They were ok just a bit sweet. My starter was the cornmeal porridge. Sad to say they make it better then my mama lol shh...it was so good! My main was livers and ground provision and calaloo with saltfish. The calaloo was good however I wasn't feeling the liver it was tough. I did take a picture of some of the other items ordered like the red snapper escovitch that was yummy and some spring rolls. They had live music, the guy sings diff caribbean tunes and he was so good. It was a very nice vibe. The server was quick and friendly . read more

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had the pleasure of trying this spot for the first time, and as a lover of Jamaican food, I was not disappointed! The portions were generous, especially the jerk chicken with rice and peas--plenty of flavorful, tender meat. The jerk chicken appetizer was also a hit--nice, juicy, and packed with smoky, spicy flavor. The pepper shrimp was delicious, though it had more of a curry shrimp taste, but still packed with great flavor. The curry goat was absolutely amazing--the meat was so tender, it was falling off the bone. One of the highlights for me was their scotch bonnet pepper sauce--it added the perfect kick to every dish! The drinks were also a standout--absolutely amazing, well-crafted, and refreshing. On top of the great food and drinks, the staff was attentive, and the restaurant was very clean, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Overall, a fantastic experience. If I'm ever in the RVC area again, I'll definitely be back! read more

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I really enjoy this spot. The food is always good, i've had many different entrees. The vibe is lovely, with jammin reggae playing in the back. Servers and staff are always friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. The place can get crowded and sometimes drinks come out a little slow.... but it's always worth the wait. read more

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Food and ambience is fantastic I will definitely be back again to try other delicious foods. read more

I've been here in the past, usually for lunch or an appetizer. This was my first time dining in. The food is very tasty and seasoned correctly. I had the goat. The service was very good and the staff was attentive. What needs to improve is the LOUD MUSIC. I mean this is a restaurant not a damn club. The server had to bend down to hear my order. Other patrons were yelling at each other just to have a conversation. I asked if the music could adjust just a tad lower. The waiter said he wasn't allowed to touch the speaker. Then to top it off the DJ left his post! We had to listen to a repeat of Stevie Wonder's happy birthday song for 10mins! I love me some Stevie but come on guy. How unprofessional. These smaller restaurants would serve better by palying music via youtube with a subscription to avoid the commercials. Im sure it would be cheaper than the DJ who clearly thought he was at a backyard soundclash party...raas read more

Dunns River Lounge - Rum punch - Lounges Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

The food was delicious! We enjoyed everything - spring rolls, jerk wings (very tender and the right amount of spice), and the entrées. The staff was pleasant and the dj was in point. I will be returning. read more

Dunns River Lounge - Oxtail and curry goat - Lounges Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

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As I walked into this restaurant I was amazed to view the elegant and luxurious dining area. This place is very romantic and I can see how a casual , dress , or business attire fits the occasion. The service was pleasant and it's breath taking. I had oxtails and they were really delicious and a good portion of beans came with the serving. The waitress was very kind and pleasant and was very attentive to us. I will definitely go back here. On another occasion, it's just the place to be. read more

Dunns River Lounge - Table ornament! - Lounges Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

Outstanding service, decor and ambiance was perfect for a birthday date night. All of the food was next level. Every single bite was finger licking good and worth every minute. From the starter Ackee and salt fish with tostones, to the oxtails and curried goat, such meaty oxtails and huge delicious melt in your mouth curried goat. Even the Mac and cheese was served in a cast iron pan and had all the best crunchy parts as well as the gooey melted cheese that is so irresistible. The portions are large and the full track of ribs was so tender and amazing. I couldn't find one bad thing about the place at all. Service was stellar, ambiance was chic and romantic; we'll be back for more of the menu for sure. Definitely worth the drive this place is on my favorites list permanently. read more

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I had a truly wonderful experience, especially considering it was Valentine's Day ....one of the busiest nights of the year. From the very beginning, everything felt special. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted with the biggest smile by a dark-skinned woman with short hair and glasses. She walked straight to the front to welcome my husband and me, smiling the entire time. Her energy was warm, genuine, and inviting. Although we arrived early, she immediately reassured us with, "No worries, I got you," and graciously accommodated us without hesitation. She even asked which area we preferred to sit in, and when I mentioned that I'd love to be closer to the DJ, she happily made it happen. That small gesture made the evening feel personalized and intentional. Our server was attentive, cheerful, and consistently checked in on us without being intrusive. You could tell they genuinely enjoyed what they were doing. I also want to mention the bus girl, who only spoke Spanish, yet still made sure we were well taken care of. Even with the language difference, her kindness and attentiveness were clear, and I truly appreciated her. The dinner was absolutely delicious ...every bite. Everything flowed so smoothly from start to finish. The music was wonderful, the ambience was just right, and the entire atmosphere felt romantic yet lively. Thank you so much for making my Valentine's Day so special. Experiences like this are the reason we come back. read more

Had a wonderful time at Dunns River Lounge for a family member's birthday. The inside of the restaurant is so cozy and nice! The appetizers were delish!! The escovitch wings, barbecue wings, and the codfish fritters were all on point! We got a second order of fritters, it was that great. I also loved the guava punch, tasted like the fruit punches you get abroad in the Caribbean. I had the lamb chops and Mac and cheese which was absolutely DELICIOUS!!! The person in my party who had the oxtail enjoyed it. I heard the broth in the steamed red snapper was good and the jerk salmon was okay but overall they wanted the fish to be seasoned just a little bit more, not just the sauce but the fish itself would've benefited from being marinated for a little while, to give it a bigger kick. Everything was still good, but that extra seasoning would've taken it over the top. The service was AMAZING! Timely and attentive. The food didn't take long to come out. Highly recommend this restaurant for your next dinner or dinner party! read more

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Came here to dinner with my family a couple months ago. I loved the live music and the energy of the servers. We got the fritters and wings to share as a tables I got virgin painkillers and jerk pork. I thought the drink was delicious but I wished the jerk pork had more sauce to them. I really liked the wings though, they were delicious. I had tried rice and peas from my aunt's plate and felt they were on the drier side. Overall a decent place for drinks and wings ! read more

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Excellent service good food and drinks Excellent service and vibes. Always a great time read more

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I visited during lunchtime. This is one of my favorite places to go in Rockville. I ordered the Tropical Storm which is my favorite drink. It is a blend of mango, passionfruit, coconut, and tequila. Hands down of my favorite drinks on the menu and probably in general. I am a big fan of island flavors and this one is a 9.5/10 for me! We ordered the jerk chicken toast which was a 8.5/10. The bread alone was soft and flavorful. When you add the peppers and jerk chicken, it makes for a delicious appetizer. The spring rolls are fresh and crunchy (8.5/10). I also got the Honey BBQ wings which had a bit of sweetness with the smokines of the BBQ (7.5/10). Overall, it was a fun lunch trip out to Rockville. The staff is always attentive and friendly which makes it even more pleasant to head all the way out there. read more

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The customer service was great. Food took some time to come out. The appetizer was very good. The oxtail appetizer was ok but it was over bread. It should be on a plantain. The music gets a little loud towards the evening. If you get the jerk pork get the bbq sauce on the side. read more

The service was great and the food was delicious. My waitress name was Shantelle and she was a wonderful host, very accommodating. Also, I bought a sorrel to go. read more

Dunns River Lounge - Hungry belly combo. Stew chicken, white rice, curry chicken, steam veggies, plantains and macaroni and cheese. - Lounges Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

What can I say .. simply BELLA!! Beautiful sexy classy cool .. and the food is good too no "kids" besides the welcoming atmosphere with a overtone of pride of the island .. on all the strength that I could muster, in every tasteful tenderizing tastebud bite was superb.. tender and full of spices that made me tell my WIFE to be "babe I can se us on a beach with blk sand in Jamaica" THATS HOW GOOD the food was .. hats off to the chef and to our bartender/server Jamal .. A++ read more

Called to place a catering order. Spoke with Nola (not sure of the spelling). She was fine h a sweetheart. It was a busy time for them but she was very thorough. The order was completed as promised and was ready for scheduled time. Noooo wait!!!!!! I ordered full pan of oxtail and rice. A HIT AT MY CHRISTMAS FAMILY DINNER!!!!!!! Absolutely delish. Many asked where I purchased (how did they know I didn't make it). I proudly shared my good choice was Dunns River...I am positive family members will be visiting. read more

Really tasty food, that tastes authentic. I usually pick up takeout, however, they have a nice bar area as well as seating area--if you'd like to dine in. I highly recommend ordering the black cake, as this is a sweet treat (when available). read more

Dunns River Lounge - the bar and dining area - Lounges Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

I normally come to Dunns for dinner and a few times I've attended brunches here. More recently I came around lunch time while it was quiet. The food here is always good. This time around I got the steamed fish which came with mixed veggies, pumpkin, corn, rice and peas. It was really good. I also had 3 Jamaican rum punches. Very strong but that's how I like it especially with Wray and Nephew. Definitely will continue dining here always great service and good vibe. read more

My wife and I came to the restaurant for our 31st wedding anniversary dinner and we were not disappointed one bit! We knew the food was good after dining out there once before, but today we realized how wonderful the staff was! Everyone was amazingly professional, warm and friendly. They just made great tasting food even taste better. special thanks to our server/waiter Jamal and Dee. read more

This is my second time going there to celebrate birthdays. Was there 2wks ago for my son's bday and yesterday for my daughter's and I must say although the place is small the ambiance is nice and welcoming. The food and drinks were great-and flavorful and the service was excellent. The music was on point and Ali kept checking on us to make sure we were satisfied with everything .The service she provided was excellent Will definitely come back again Thank you read more

The food, service and vibe was amazing. If I am ever back in the area I will definitely be going back!