I've been waiting for this reopening and Harry's Daughter did NOT disappoint. Walked in and immediately felt at home. The vibe is exactly what you want good music, great atmosphere, drinks flowing from the jump. We started with the Tamarind Ball and honestly, that alone was worth the trip. The new menu? A whole moment. The Salmon Pie empanadas were addictive, the Jerk Chicken Egg Rolls had the perfect kick, the Stuffed Crab Cake was rich and satisfying, and the Sticky Spicy Sesame Wings don't sleep on those. Every single bite hit. They picked up right where they left off and somehow made it even better. If you've been waiting to go back, this is your sign. Some things are worth the wait. read more

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We walked into Harry's Daughter last evening, were met by a young polite host and were seated to a table for 4. We ordered tamarind ball cocktails starters were peri chicken wings, salted fish fritters, crab egg rolls and then the big man's plate, crab Mac and cheese and jet chicken curry! Everything was just great! The goat curry, the oxtail, the jerk chicken, plantains were all spot on. The wait staff so friendly and we had a great evening! Well done to the Harry's Daughter team! read more

Food was mid. Service was okay. The host wasn't very friendly or accommodating. It was hot as hell in there because the AC wasn't on when we got there, just a fan, and even that stopped working. The only real highlight was the drinks--they were definitely strong. read more

A few friends introduced me to Harry's Daughter this year. We went over early on a Friday evening and I wasn't disappointed. We only had cocktails but the drinks were delicious. I had two of the Rias rum punch and I had no regrets. Great tropical ambiance and quick service. Perfect place to catch up with friends and have conversation over drinks. read more

Harry's Daughter - Rias rum punch - Caribbean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Arrived on a warm evening in May to find Harry's Daughter jumping on a Tuesday night. The interior is warmly lit with tasteful tropical decor. There was a live band playing old R&B with some newer pop songs sprinkled in. I started with a bit of sorrel - hibiscus tea for the unfamiliar - which was delicately sweet with a ginger finish. As to mains - I ordered the jerk chicken with pumpkin rice and cabbage. I also decided to be a bit decadent and order plantains on the side. Long story short - the food was absolutely fantastic. The chicken was moist with a kick that wasn't overwhelming. The accompanying rice and cabbage were delicious. Lest I forget- the plain rains were a caramelized delight with an almost orange flavored sauce. 10/10 would come back and look forward to doing so soon. read more

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Horrible Customer Service!!!!! No consideration for customers that have been waiting for near an hour. Called to reserve and was told I had to come in to reserve . I called when I was close to make sure if there were seats and what the wait was told 15-20mins...come in and make the reservation. AGAIN. Finally get here and put our names on the list for 3 and told them I called. Then proceeded to wait from 810p to 9:25pm watching Tom, Dick, Harry, Suzy, Janet and Dawn...go in , come out, wait for others and go in with friends and still I wait. It literally rained, stopped and got so freezing cold and I stayed outside waiting with my mother and daughter. Thankfully about 45mins in a car was moving from the front of the establishment and I was able to bring my car and sit out front. Almost 9:30pm still waiting. Ok, finally got in at 9:35pm and got our drinks and some fish fritters (Fish Cakes), feeling a little more welcomed...thanks for the apology!! The food was good....music was excellent!! Got off to a rocky start, but we'll see how the night goes! Check was a bit much, even if you raised your prices...Mac wasn't a full entree size. Then you add your own gratuity assuming it won't be up to what you think it should be. You guys have to do better than that!!! Ridiculous!! After that check and treatment I feel like Harry's Red-headed step-child that he keeps locked up in his attic. Thanks Harry!!! Looking at the bill the day after...We Did NOT get a SORREL and it was added to the bill. It was three of us...2 Shirley temples & a Virgin Pina.. We also didn't finish until around 10:45pm. I guess the Sorrel was the Extra Unnecessary Cherry on top of a Bad Restaurant Experience. The $60 order we took home for my Boyfriend & son had such small portion sizes of the rice and plantains, the goat could have been much more tender and too much cabbage. Personally I could have gotten twice the amount of food for half of that $60 and better in texture variety. So you are literally paying for the party vibe, crowded club like atmosphere...it's truly just a tiny meetup spot!!! Final Assessment read more

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This spot was on my list for a while. Finally got a chance to visit today. I will gladly be going back at some point. I'm from NY, so Caribbean food comes a dime a dozen. But living in NJ, it's been tough to find. This place was really nice. Good staff, good drinks, good food. The jerk Mac and cheese was a hit for me. Definitely enough to share. The oxtail were good. A little more fat than I like but flavor was there. The jerk egg rolls were pretty good too. The crab appetizer was spicy but also tasty. After tax and tip. We spent about $175. I miss the days when food wasn't this expensive. But, I enjoyed my time. read more

Harry's Daughter - Stuffed Crab Back - Caribbean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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They formerly had food. Last time I was there it only served drinks. That's a pity, I thought they had decent food service.

Amazing restaurant! The food here is so flavorful. You can't go wrong with any dish (I think). The service was excellent and the plane was cozy with a DJ. I had the: Salt fish fritters: 100% recommend. So so good. Absolutely love them Shrimp curry: super flavorful and filling. read more

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I've wanted to come here for a while because of the videos I've seen on social media. A friend and I came here for brunch. The staff was very helpful and friendly. For appetizers we had the saltfish fritters and jerk egg rolls. Definitely recommend both of those appetizers. They were very flavorful and piping got when we got them. For my main I got the banana flambe French toast which someone next to me recommended because of how much she enjoyed hers. It was very good and it wasn't overly sweet or too indulgent. My friend got the buttermilk pancakes which I tried as well. The lemon maple butter really elevates it and take its over the top. In my opinion everything we had was a 10 out of 10. I would love to come back to try their dinner. read more

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Oxtail flat bread is unmatched, great ambience , drink menu . Decent prices great portions

Returner here. Consistency is so important to me and they always deliver. We were there for Valentine's Day. Reservations were booked in advance so we were seated immediately. Tried a new appetizer this time- the beyond beef patties- just delicious. The patty crust and the flavor in the filling was amazing. But I also ordered the saltfish fritters again. They are always a hit. And the soup is another go-to that did not disappoint. I love the fish and pumpkin rice so I did not deviate and it did not disappoint. (chef's kiss). I did spot the curry fish on another table so I'll consider it for next time. The manager (not sure if she is the owner) stopped by to say hi and she even remembered us. It was a pleasant vibe with a mixed crowd while sipping on my delicious strawberry pina colada and dancing in my seat. read more

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Food was rockin...ambiance was on point. We were glad we tried it. We had chicken wings, jerk egg rolls, shepherds pie (best my husband has ever eaten he said )... Our server was also amazing...we will go back for sure. read more

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My partner and I come to Harry's Daughter all the time. And I can tell you that no matter what you pick from the menu, you're going to love it. The staff are always courteous and helpful. The servers are always on point and the food always comes out in a timely fashion. I always forget to take pictures of my meals because it's always so good but this time, I got yall! I had the oxtail and pumpkin rice. It was really good. My bf had the fish and chips which was good. We had the scotch bonnet honey wings and fries and roasted corn for appetizers and that was really good. read more

Harry's Daughter - Caribbean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

The food was delicious. The music was bumping and the staff were very nice. Let's get back to the food! I had the short rib bake and it was so savory. Also the hibiscus sangria was strong and tasty. Ok for the price this was also a win! I loved this place and I look forward to making my way back when I come to town. read more

Harry's Daughter - Caribbean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

4.5 stars We had yet another stellar experience at Harry's Daughter recently. From the food to the service, everything was excellent. Since we were there before 7:00 pm, we were able to partake in happy hour, which allowed us to choose select beverages at a discounted price. I opted for the on-tap Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita, which was just the right amounts of tart, sweet, and spicy. Again, I had the plump Shrimp in the fiery Peri Peri cream sauce and accompanying pumpkin rice, but my companion changed his historical order to try the Shepherd's Pie this time. He had always been a huge fan of this dish at Irish pubs, but Harry's special Caribbean seasonings enhanced this one so much that he said he had found his new favorite shepherd's pie. After that sentiment, I quickly reached over to take a bite and savored the notes of cinnamon that added even more warmth to such a comforting dish. Once again, Harry's Daughter did not disappoint and should be a must for anyone looking to try something exciting, while enjoying a fun atmosphere with cool music and a hip vibe. read more

Loveeeeee the coconut rum punch! I order two of them that's how good it was. Jerk chicken egg rolls were delicious, a bit spicy but good. The Mac and cheese was very bland, this was sent back. The honey wings did not taste good either. They sprinkled honey over some lightly seasoned wings. Curry goat was good! But I've had better. I think i would go back for drinks, apps and a vibe. They played good music. Our server was decent. read more

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I used to come here a lot. Tonight was a flop! I bought my niece here for the second time. I noticed today that we were the only brown guest (ironic right? ). The service was super rushed and on top of that we were billed with auto gratuity of almost $30+ For two people ??!! Technically 1.5 since my niece is a child. When I disputed the auto gratuity based (and I'm not cheap - I would've personally tipped more than $30...but it's the principle being that it was only two of us...why auto? ), the server said "yes it's usually 4 or more people"...so why did we get charged? My fellow Yelp elites...you know what to do... Despicable. I would never return. read more

Came here for lunch recently and it was amazing! Lots of choices (at $12 apiece) to choose from...I had a jerk chicken sandwich and a beer. It was very good, slices of tasty chicken topped with Caribbean cole slaw. We sat outside which was very pleasant. We need to come back for dinner and cocktails sometimes soon... read more

Harry's Daughter - Caribbean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

The Food is Excellent, the atmosphere is a vibe , great for a date night, hanging out with friends or looking for a place to eat good and be solo. Food is delicious and fair priced. I love to come here for lunch, after work or dinner and I'm never disappointed. read more

My experience dining in was pretty good. My sister made a reservation for Sunday around 7:00pm. Did not have to wait long to get seated. We ordered the jerk chicken roti quesadilla and jerk egg rolls from the small bites section to share and those two dishes were so yummy. Then for our entrees we both got the curry potatoes and chickpeas. It was just okay but we definitely enjoyed the small bites better so definitely recommend those. The restaurant is cute but a little on the small side. The service was also great during our experience. Parking is terrible so you may struggle to find parking because it is located in an area of Jersey City that is congested. So be prepared for that. read more

It's all about the vibe here, been coming here for years. They have great drinks and the food is good. Jerk chicken is not spicy and is just ok. But service is great. read more

Harry's Daughter is located in a cool pocket neighborhood of Jersey City. The restaurant is very beautiful inside and definitely has an island feel while being classy. There is also seating outside. Service for our entire meal was outstanding. We like Caribbean food, and I have traveled for work to Jamaica, Trinidad, and St. Lucia, and always enjoyed the cuisines there on my visits. Harry's Daughter in my opinion had the most refined and well developed Caribbean food that I have ever tasred. Everything we ordered was outstanding. What we ordered; Roti quesadilla Corn soup Short rib Red snapper Fish and chips Rum Cake Truly 5 Yelp stars for Harry's Daughter read more

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Stopped by Harry's Daughter and had a great experience overall. The food, drinks, and atmosphere all came together for a fun, laid-back night. Food: The fish and oxtail dishes were both really solid--well-seasoned, flavorful, and cooked just right. Comfort food done right, with great portions too. Drinks: The drinks were on point--balanced, not too sweet, and strong enough to know you're getting your money's worth. Definitely worth trying a few if you're into cocktails. Entertainment & Atmosphere: The vibe here is great--live band singing covers! Music and entertainment added to the experience without taking over. It's the kind of spot where you can chill, eat well, and enjoy the energy of the room. read more

What a great experience had at HD! I'm sooo glad that this was my choice when I was looking for a lively atmosphere with great food and drink to share with a friend. I just love the energy and vibe here. The ceiling fans gave it that island feel without even really trying. Nice, open and airy. The DJ (DJ Pastiche) was magnificent in his choices-- a nice medley of old school. Service was prompt, professional, and pleasant.. the 3 "P"s are so important to a whole positive dining experience. Rueben was great! Ordered the jerk egg rolls and jerk wings for apps.. Curry goat for my friend.. I chose the roti quesadillas with shrimp. Let me tell you.... those egg rolls with some of the best jerk sauce I've ever had were so good. Perfectly crispy on the outside and perfectly seasoned on the inside... but the star of the show for me was the roti quesadilla. What a brilliant use of roti! It blew any tortilla out of the way. And it was an unbelievable blend of cheese and perfectly cooked shrimp inside. I seriously could eat this every day and not get tired. My friend wasn't as blown away by her choices, but she said it was still solid. I highly recommend the sorrel sangria. Perfectly balanced with sweet and tangy.. it was delicious. Looking for a reason to return ASAP! Parking is a little challenging in the area, so be mindful to give time when you have a reservation. read more

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Been to this location multiple times since they've opened. One of my favorite Caribbean spots in Jersey City. The cod fritters (forgot to take a picture bc they were devoured in seconds) are absolutely amazing. My favorite app ever! This time decided to try the oxtail with the white rice and cabbage and the jerk chicken with pumpkin rice and cabbage . The jerk chicken is always amazing and flavorful and cooked to perfection. The meat is so tender it falls off the bone. First time trying to oxtail , which was also cooked to perfection and tender however the consistency was too runny for my liking. I prefer the gravy to be a little thick. Also wish it had a little more kick like the jerk chicken but overall it was good. Will defiantly be back to try more items. read more

Harry's Daughter is a vibe. Like, seriously! The food is good, service is friendly - first come first serve though and if it's crowded, you'll have to wait until your entire party arrives to be seated. Get the sweet plantains; they were the best I've ever had, especially because of the little spicy kick to them. Having said all that, the food is definitely overpriced for what you get. For example- $14 for a small side of macaroni and cheese, and $29 for oxtail. The music is also mostly bad because there's no rhyme or reason to the song order and it's mostly NOT Caribbean music, which would lend to the vibe more. They need to curate better playlists. read more

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Ordered a little bit of everything - Spare Ribs, Jerk Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Cabbage, White Rice, Egg Rolls and it was DELICIOUS. Spare Ribs - saucyyy & slow cooked tenderness. Mac & Cheese - gooey, super cheesy. Egg rolls - such great combination of flavors. Best part this was a delivery! I was doubling up my paper plates so it didn't fall through :) thank you! read more

Let me tell you, this place is a gem that deserves a glowing review! I had been on the lookout for top-notch Caribbean cuisine in this state, and I'm thrilled to have stumbled upon this hidden treasure through Yelp. The Oxtails... They were tender and generously portioned! let's not forget the star of the show--the chicken! One word- "sensational" stealing the spotlight with its flavorful and perfect crisp.! wait, there's more! The mac and cheese was a taste the background dish that was nothing short of amazing, with a perfect balance of creaminess and cheese! about a 20-minute drive., I can confidently say that it's worth every minute of travel. I'll gladly make that trip again and again! read more

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Been here about 3 times now. This place is legit. Mondays $10 jerk chicken dinner is the move. They have a different $10 special mon-thurs and $8 drink. The lunch specials look amazing too for $12 oh and a dj on certain Mondays, live music on Tuesdays read more

Harry's Daughter - Caribbean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Harry's Daughter is a great spot to have dinner if you're in the Jersey City area and want to be transported straight to the islands by the vibes and the food. My mom lovesss this place and every time I've gone with her it's always been consistent and never disappoints. I love the laid back vibes, the reggae/hip-hop music and the staff has always been friendly. Favorite items that I've tried from most favorite on ... + Jerk chicken egg rolls (the sauce that comes with it is sooo good) + Oxtail plate (delicious! love the pumpkin rice they serve with it) + Curry chicken plate + Roti quesadilla (interesting concept, can be a lil dry) + Wings + Short Rib Plate (the day I went I felt like the meat could've been seasoned more) Portion sizes are great and enough to eat dinner there and take some home as well. Rum Punch and Sorrell not Sorry are great drinks that represent the Caribbean well. Note: HAPPY HOUR -- 12 to 6 pm [ monday-friday] LUNCH SPECIAL --- 12 to 4 pm [monday- friday] $12 meals The restaurant gets pretty busy during the evening so plan ahead and make a reservation. It's a small restaurant. Enjoy :) read more

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Absolutely fantastic service, food, and bar. Omnivore friendly menu with excellent meat and veg options. You can expect music and an upbeat Caribbean bar vibe. read more

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I loved the food & drinks here. Would definitely come back for the oxtail. I didn't like the seating arrangement & the tightness of the restaurant-- it was challenging to navigate. Overall good quality food! read more

We couldn't wait to come here since we heard so many good things about this place. We came on a Wednesday, we had 6:30 reservations, we were seated immediately. Greggory was our waiter, he was very pleasant. The ambiance was nice, the DJ was okay. We ordered drinks, we ordered some coconut shrimp, and our main course. The shrimp would have been good if they were seasoned, they were pretty bland. I ordered the curry chick pea and potatoes with roti bread, I didn't like that my roti bread was toasted,It made a mess and I would've just preferred for it not to be toasted, it made my meal less enjoyable. Mac and cheese was okay too. My boyfriend said the jerk salmon was good. read more

Harry's Daughter - Drinks - Caribbean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

This was my first visit to Harry's Daughter and it was nice. Not spectacular, but nice. The service was adequate. I do not even know our servers name, which if you've read my reviews, I always mention the server's name. The decor has a Caribbean theme, not too much and not too little. We went for an early dinner. There was only one of the couple in the restaurant when we arrived and one other couple came after. That being said, you would think service would be a little more energetic or friendly. The food was enjoyable for my appetizer. I had the cod fish fritters my husband had the corn soup. Both were delicious, served nice and hot. Lots of flavor for my main. I had the jerk chicken with the pumpkin rice. It was delicious but not authentic. Jamaican jerk. My husband had the fish and chips. He said it was okay. We both ordered the sorrel drink (no alcohol) that was also very good. read more

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I was excited to cross off Harry's Daughter from my saved restaurants after a few years and it did not disappoint! We were a group of 4 and had 7pm reservations on a Thursday. The place was not too crowded and we were sat a little early. I loved the decor that really gave a Caribbean vibe. The rum punch was delicious, and my wife enjoyed their sangria. I had a bowl of corn soup, so flavorful and loaded with veggies! For my meal I had the jerk chicken quesadilla which I would definitely recommend. The jerk chicken did not have a lot of nutmeg and had some delicious barbecue sauce - one of my favorite jerk chickens I've had. Looking forward to returning soon! read more

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Came here with a group of 8 people at 530pm and we had to wait for a while to get our table as the patrons took time to leave. We probably waited 15-20mins. The guy/host is polite though and apologetic of the delay in sitting us. Restaurant is understaffed. There's probably 2 waiters working and I had to get their attention for them to get water jug and for refill. Service definitely could have been more attentive. There's some memorable meal dishes and some are a meh. The curry goat, the peri peri shrimp, fritters are the the top choices. Ox tail, pork ribs, fried chicken are pretty good as well. Quesadillas has a generous serving. We ordered 2 thinking it's small and it's more than appetizer for 8 people. The jerk chicken quesadillas is a meh and kinda dry though while the shrimp tasted much better. Price can be pretty expensive on some items. read more

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Went on a Sunday, and it's crazy how the kitchen closes for a bit until they open for dinner but that information is no where to be found until you get there. I was highly disappointed about that since i was traveling and super hungry and stopped here just to be told I had to wait for the kitchen to open back up. If I knew that in advance I wouldn't have never stopped here. Now that's out the way. I got the oxtail with white rice and it was ok. I got the Cod Fish Fritters as an appetizer and they were delicious, tasted a little filler but it was good... The drinks were good and strong! The service was pleasant, a bunch of smiles and great energy accompanied by good music. read more

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Came here for dinner on a party of 8 ppl on time. It took them a while to get us seated. It took them some time to get our menu written down, and some time for the food to come out as well... We ordered: Jerk Chicken, Oxtail Stew, Short Ribs, Pork Ribs, curry goat, chicken with fries, quesadilla (shrimp + chicken), and many more I forget... We had an amazing banquet. The food was amazing and exquisitive. Really like the style and its freshness But, the service was horrible. It was understaffed and it took them a while to come for water refill, reordering food, get the check, etc. While we were seated and enjoying our food, I was able to see three staffers standing up far away having a laugh and not even looking at our desk to see if we need anything. Quite disappointed at what I was seeing... I would have given better rating to this place if it wasnt the service quality that we experienced... read more

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I was in NJ and was looking a nice Jamaican dinner for my bfs bday. I noticed this place received nice reviews so, I decided to try it out. Food Overall (Apps: 3/5, Entrees: 4/5, Dessert: 2/5): 3/5 I started with the Jerk Egg Rolls which where okay. They are pretty bland without the accompanied sauce and even that was okay. I was hoping for a spicier filling or sauce to give me jerk spice I was looking for. My group ordered the Peri Peri Shrimp, Ox Tail, and Pork Ribs as entrées. They were all decent but the peri peri shrimp and ox tail were the only dishes I would come back for. I finally found some spiciness in the Peri Peri Shrimp dish and the ox tails were so tender it was hard to hate. The ribs were very tender but tasted like a very basic BBQ sauce. I was hoping for more Jamaican flavor. Dessert is honestly better not getting. It was $12 each and neither dish were executed well. The rum cake with coconut ice cream was more like cinnamon bunt cake with rum syrup on top with icy coconut cream. The passion fruit panna cotta was alittle too sour for me or my group to finish. Service: 4/5 I really appreciated how often they checked in with my table in the beginning. However, as the night waned, it become harder to get their attention so I ended up flagging them down. All in all, it was okay. I wouldn't travel to NJ for it. I would have appreciated if they pointed out the 20% tip already added to the bill since I was only a party of 3. read more

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