We were able to get a last-minute reservation at 7p on the Sunday before Memorial Day and entered…read morewhat was a pretty empty establishment. There were only 2 other parties seated and we were seated immediately upon arrival. It's fairly dark inside and the decor reminds me a bit of New Orleans. I enjoyed the ambiance. The drinks were great! I had the cocobella while he had margaritas. The table bread was hot and fresh, so make sure they bring it to the table for you. We had the mussels for an appetizer, lamb chops and bass. EVERYTHING was excellent! The flavor of the broth for the mussels was Devine, so much so my husband used his bread to sop up all he could. The bass had great flavor and came with sautéed spinach that was well cooked. It initially looked like a small portion but turned out to be plenty. The lamb chops were cooked to the requested temp and seasoned well. We left no crumbs. This one is definitely worth a try!

If you're going to see a Broadway show, plan on stopping here to enjoy some delicious food. This…read moreplace has such a smooth, sexy vibe. Staff are lovely. Decide is classy cool. The food is perfection. The pulled oxtails are delicious. Gave me goosebumps. The fish was cooked to perfection. The sweet plantains were perfect. The drinks were done very well too. It's a bit expensive, but you get what you pay for! YUMMY

I've been to other Havana Central locations, but this one had more of a city dining vibe. One of…read morethe highlights was the sangria--it was mixed tableside, which was a fun touch. We started with the cod bites. They were delicious, though a little salty for my taste. For the main course, the skirt steak was juicy and full of flavor, but the standout dish was definitely the salmon. It was incredibly tender and practically melted in your mouth. The restaurant also has several great spots for taking photos, making it a fun place for a night out. The staff was friendly, attentive, and checked on us throughout the meal, making for a great overall experience.

The food was very good, especially the Black Beans and Rice, and the Tostones. It takes a lot of…read morework to present them like this! Service was efficient and responsive. Ambience had a Cuban accent. Servers spoke fluent Spanish, though not necessarily Cuban Spanish. The restaurant was packed! Saturday night in Times Square with a World Cup Watch Party half a block away.

Just arrived and was ready for a late lunch about three and walked down the street to see the…read moreJamaica flag waving at us. Got to the front and was surprised at the spelling of Jamaica. Immediately was intrigued and figured the menu would be just as interesting. The best thing about the place was our phenomenal hostess, waiter, bartender and maître d', Janiel. She has like 6 jobs and I know she somebody boss. The menu had great choices and the presentation was excellent. The place was decorated on the higher end of Caribbean tastes and drew in a diverse crowd. Will definitely be back. Chef was on point! Thanks guys!

I had just come back from my sister's wedding in Jamaica and was craving some good Caribbean food,…read moreso I was excited to find Jumeika Restaurant--the name alone already had me hopeful. We stopped in before heading to a concert, and overall the food really hit the spot. We ordered the rasta pasta with chicken and the oxtails with rice and peas, plus patties as appetizers. Everything was flavorful, well-seasoned, and honestly reminded me of the food I had in Jamaica. Definitely satisfied my craving. The ambiance was cute and had a nice vibe, and the drinks were good as well. The only downside was the service--it was a bit slow since there seemed to be only one waiter covering the entire restaurant. Because of that, I'd probably avoid coming here if I'm on a tight schedule. That said, I'd definitely come back again when I have more time to relax and enjoy the experience.

Sometimes you don't need a fancy reservation... you just need a tiny spot, loud kitchen, and food…read morethat hits like a heavyweight champ. Walked into Margon Restaurant in Midtown and instantly felt like I found one of NYC's secret cheat codes. Small space, big flavors, zero nonsense. The kind of place where you're elbow-to-elbow with strangers but everyone's united by one thing... serious hunger. Ordered the Cuban sandwich -- pressed, crispy, loaded with roast pork, glazed ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard. One bite in and I stopped talking... which never happens. This thing didn't just deliver... it showed up early and over-prepared. Then came La Bandera Dominicana Braised beef swimming in savory gravy, yellow rice piled like a mountain, black beans doing their thing, and sweet maduros sitting on top like the victory flag. Simple. Comforting. Dangerous... because now I want it every week. Place gets busy, gets loud, gets chaotic... but it moves like a well-oiled machine. Years of experience and zero attitude. Just good people making great food. In a neighborhood full of tourist traps, this hole-in-the-wall is throwing haymakers. Sometimes the best escape in NYC isn't a rooftop... It's a Cuban sandwich and a plastic tray. And honestly... I'd pick that every time. #nycfood #hiddennyc #midtowneats

Got here just before the lunch crowd - this place is a hole in the wall in the middle of Times…read moreSquare. There were lots of choices available - we chose the fried chicken chunks and the Cuban sandwich. All were very tasty - would have been awesome if the chicken pieces were boneless but it was still good regardless. We were able to sit down and ate the food there to keep it nice and fresh.

Food is good, I like the Rasta pasta with oxtail and the curry chicken is very good. On a nice cool…read moreday the chicken soup does warm you up just the right amount of pepper. It does get crowded around lunch time, it's best to order to pick up if you don't want to wait

Got to-go from here and thought that it was okay. We got their BBQ jerk chicken and thought that it…read morewas a bit on the pricier side for jerk chicken. It was super saucy, definitely on the sweeter side, and heavy on rice. Not bad but there are other spots I prefer more.

Clap your hands and give it up for Big Tings inside Chelsea Market located in the Meat District…read more This is a whole vibe with various restaurants all at your fingertips. I opted for the meat patties with coco bread )if you know you know). People were flooding in for the jerk chicken and the meat patties were flying off the shelf! The staff were so sweet but busy. Everything is fresh and the music playing made me dance in my seat.. Great for after work drinks and eats. We ended with the bread pudding that did not disappoint. Trust me when I say they are doin Big Tings in a flavorful, fun, way!

If you are a big fan of Jamaican food, this is the place for you. I ordered the beef patty and…read morewings. They had an option to add more to the patty for a little extra cost, which was definitely worth it. I only wanted to try some of the wings and they were full of flavor. The line was relatively long when I went, but definitely worth it. I can wait to go back and try some oxtail.